FAUN Trackway to exhibit at LAAD

FAUN Trackway will be at the LAAD defence show in Rio de Janiero from the 14th to 17th April to demonstrate its suite of portable roadway and runway solutions.

As a leading manufacturer of aluminium military products, the company will be focusing on its flagship Heavy Ground Mobility System (HGMS) model at the exhibition to raise awareness of its use in both military and disaster operations. HGMS was first developed for the Norwegian Army 15 years ago and is today held in the inventories of more than 35 armed forces from across the world.

The system is made up of Military Load Classification (MLC) 70 – a ground-surfacing aluminium matting – mounted on to a hydraulic spool. It is fitted to the chassis of an 8x8 vehicle and powered by its engine, meaning minimal manpower is needed for its deployment. Designed for speed, 50m of Trackway can be laid by two men in just six minutes to aid mobility in challenging terrains including snow, sand, desert and marshland.

Trackway is a temporary roadway solution designed for gap crossing, bridgeheads, boatramps, route clearance and road repair. It can support tracked or wheeled vehicles weighing up to 70 tonnes as a ground-surfacing aluminium matting.

Chris Kendall, Managing Director at FAUN Trackway, said: “South America offers a significant growth market for FAUN Trackway, so we are keen to meet with decision makers responsible for defence budgets in the region.

“Exhibiting at LAAD will allow us to demonstrate how our portable roadway and runway systems offer practical and safe access to a variety of environments to Armed Forces around the world – both in military and disaster relief situations. We look forward to discussing our products further and meeting with armed forces personnel at the exhibition.”

LAAD is the leading exposition for the sector in Latin America and brings together Brazilian and international companies specialising in supplying equipment, services and technology to the Armed Forces, large corporations and government agencies.

FAUN Trackway will be positioned as part of the UK pavilion on stand number O.14.