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16/06/2026

🌍 Every mile matters.

By switching from multiple vans to a single custom trailer, Cadent Gas made a measurable difference to their sustainability targets:
🚛 Reduced vehicle journeys
💨 Lower carbon emissions
📉 Operational cost savings

Bespoke solutions don’t just solve logistics challenges — they support long-term environmental goals.

👉 Ready to cut emissions from your fleet? Talk to our team today.
🔗 https://www.towmatetrailers.com/case-studies/one-trailer-one-van-model/

12/06/2026

👀 Sneak Peek Friday 👀

Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at where the magic happens… 🔧✨

From raw steel to road-ready trailers, every build starts right here at our UK factory, where innovation, precision, and craftsmanship come together to create rugged solutions built for the real world.

This is more than manufacturing.
It’s the passion, people, and process behind every Towmate trailer. 🚛

📞 Ready to discuss your next trailer project? Get in touch with the team:
https://ow.ly/rVpV50VQMIR

10/06/2026

🚚 Heading to Scotland!

A batch of Towmate trailers has left our factory and is on its way to Forestry and Land Scotland.

Built to withstand demanding environments and designed with reliability at their core, these trailers will soon be supporting essential forestry and land management operations across Scotland.

It's always rewarding to see multiple trailers heading out to a valued customer, ready to get to work where they're needed most.

Thank you to Forestry and Land Scotland for choosing Towmate.

🌲 Safe travels and happy towing!

09/06/2026

A great day at the Cadent East Midlands Roadshow today!

It was fantastic to meet so many industry professionals and have some valuable conversations around safety, innovation and efficiency within the utilities sector.

We enjoyed showcasing how solutions such as LaySAFE® and our modular trailer range are helping businesses reduce risk, improve productivity and keep their operations moving.

A big thank you to Cadent for hosting a well-organised event and to everyone who took the time to stop by and speak with the team. We look forward to continuing the conversations over the coming weeks.

08/06/2026

Towmate’s LaySAFE® system has officially been approved by SGN for the safer dispensing of polyethylene (PE) coiled pipe.

Designed to reduce stored kinetic energy during pipe dispensing, LaySAFE® helps minimise pipe whipping and stabilises the pipe throughout the operation, supporting safer working practices for utility teams on site.

Key benefits include:
✔ Suitable for 63mm – 180mm pipes
✔ Simple, low-maintenance roller system
✔ No hydraulics or electronics
✔ Helps improve pipe consistency during jointing
✔ Available integrated into Towmate trailers or as a retrofit unit

At Towmate Trailers, safety and practical innovation remain at the centre of everything we build for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

Find out more about the LaySAFE® system and Towmate’s modular trailer solutions: https://www.towmatetrailers.com/laysafe-pipe-trailer/

04/06/2026

Struggling with coiled pipe installation that slows you down or puts your staff at risk? The Towmate Raptor Pipe Trailer is engineered to support faster, safer, and more efficient pipe handling on site.

Designed for the water, gas, and telecommunications industries, the trailer’s rugged modular construction helps reduce maintenance and downtime while keeping your operations moving.

Key Features:

✅ Versatile Loading Options – Load coils from the rear or over the top to suit your workflow.
✅ Moveable Rollers & Funnel Guidance System – Designed to accommodate multiple pipe sizes while supporting smoother, more controlled pipe dispensing.
✅ LaySAFE® Technology – Optional safety system engineered to remove stored energy from coiled pipe, helping improve operator safety and pipe control on site.
✅ Secure Transport – Integrated lashing points help keep pipes secure during transport.
✅ Built to Last – Galvanised steel construction and modular design for durability, easier maintenance, and reduced downtime.

Built rugged. Built for you.
👉 Learn more and find the perfect fit for your projects: https://ow.ly/fhT150VXEv8

03/06/2026

Smarter, Safer Loading Starts Here.

LoadSentry is the intelligent bolt-on system designed specifically for our Rhino Plant Trailer. Helping operators load diggers faster, safer, and with greater confidence.

✅ Effortless Alignment – no guesswork required
❌ No More Ratchet Straps – reduce strap failures and replacements
⏱️ 2-Minute Load Time – save up to 80% of loading time
🔧 Simple Bolt-On Installation – engineered for quick setup

Built to improve load security, reduce downtime, and keep your fleet moving. Read more here: https://www.towmatetrailers.com/loadsentry/

02/06/2026

🎥 “Seeing LaySAFE® in action really highlights the difference it can make on site.”

We recently welcomed Stuart Morley of KSK Utilities, working on behalf of Anglian Water and subcontracting to Kier, for a live demonstration of Towmate’s LaySAFE® system.

Designed to remove the dangers associated with stored energy in coiled pipe, LaySAFE® helps utility teams work safer, faster and more efficiently when deploying HDPE pipe. As highlighted throughout Towmate’s safety-focused messaging, the system is engineered to reduce health & safety risks while improving productivity on site.

During the demo, Stuart was able to see first-hand how the system:
✔️ Removes stored energy from coiled pipe
✔️ Helps stabilise and control the pipe during deployment
✔️ Reduces manual handling risks
✔️ Speeds up installation compared to traditional methods

Towmate’s LaySAFE® system was developed specifically to address the real-world safety challenges utility contractors face when laying coiled pipe. Want to see more. Click here: https://www.towmatetrailers.com/laysafe-pipe-trailer/

A big thank you to Stuart and the team for taking the time to visit us and see the system in operation.

28/05/2026

Pipe recoil injuries are preventable.
Manual handling challenges? Also preventable.

Our LaySAFE®️ system was developed to solve a key industry issue: how to control the stored energy in coiled pipe - without slowing the job down.

LaySAFE®️ reduces the risks by:
✔️ Eliminating sudden tension release
✔️ Keeping the pipe flat and stable during deployment
✔️ Reducing manual input and pipe ovalisation

The result? A safer crew, fewer delays, and more control on-site.

🔗https://ow.ly/oq3j50YQuBM

26/05/2026

Working smarter, safer, and more sustainably — that’s the goal.

In this interview, Peter Haddock speaks with Wayne Cartwright from GMAC Utilities about how the Towmate Trailers LaySafe Trailer is helping make that a reality.

From improving on-site safety to reducing environmental impact and boosting efficiency, this is innovation with real-world results.

👉 We’re also now offering LaySafe familiarisation sessions at the Discovery Hub — giving teams hands-on experience to maximise safe and efficient use.

🎥 Watch the full interview:
https://youtu.be/00DIsVMRqXM?si=vPYKrIOU3hVZyJn6

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Towmate Trailers Ltd, Whitehall Road
Colchester
CO28WA

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.towmatetrailers.com/

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