Cut Fleet Costs

Increase Payload

Reduce Carbon

Berkeley Composites develops lightweight trailer panels and carbon fibre wheels that deliver measurable fuel savings, greater payload capacity, and lower CO₂ emissions. Our solutions are designed for single-deck, double-deck, refrigerated, and rigid fleets, helping operators prepare for an EV-ready future with proven ROI.

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7.4%

Fuel Savings

6

Extra Roll Cages

18 Months

Payback Period

Fleet Operator Benefits

Real results from operational fleets across the UK

Fuel savings: 7.4%

(based on 13.6m trailer, Cambridge CSRF data)

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6 roll cages

Additional payload capacity per trip

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18-Month Payback

ROI proven across fleet applications

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Lightweighting Solutions

Two proven technologies that work independently or together for maximum weight reduction

GRP Composite Panels

Honeycomb-core sidewalls, floors, and roofs. Reduce trailer weight by up to 2 tonnes.
50% lighter than timber
Weather resistant
No rot or degradation

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Fleet Savings

Up to £3,200/year fuel savings per trailer

Carbon Fiber Wheels

Aerospace-grade wheels cut weight by 50% vs steel. Proven 18-month payback.
30-50% weight reduction
Zero corrosion
15-year service life

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Fleet Savings

Up to £4,000/year urban delivery savings

FAQs

GRP panels: up to 2 tonnes per 13.6m trailer. Carbon wheels: 150-200kg per trailer (6 wheels). Combined systems deliver maximum weight savings.
No. GRP panels are tested to exceed timber performance. Carbon wheels have 15-year service life vs 5-7 years for steel wheels.
Use our calculator: input annual mileage, fuel price, and current GVW. Urban fleets typically see 18-month payback, motorway fleets 24-30 months.
Yes. Panels can replace timber sidewalls during refurbishment. Wheels replace existing rims with standard tyres and fittings.