Press Release | 26th January 2026 | For immediate release
Beer and soft drinks powerhouse, Carlsberg Britvic, has changed supplier for the manufacture of thirty-seven new trailers for its primary logistics operations, replacing older vehicles. The order placed with Tiger Trailers was split into a trio of fixed double decks with wraparound rear curtains, and thirty-four single deck trailers which are also curtainsided.
Sarah Perry, VP Customer Supply Chain at Carlsberg Britvic, comments: “In addition to Tiger’s reputation for high quality products and strong customer service, we were also impressed by its sustainability agenda – which includes investing in energy efficiency, planting one tree for every trailer ordered, and its community road safety activities. We are very pleased with the finished vehicles.”
Carlsberg Britvic’s thirty-four new single deck Tiger curtainsider trailers showcase bold liveries spanning Pepsi MAX, Lipton Ice Tea, 7UP, 1664, Robinsons, Tango, Birrificio Angelo Poretti, J2O, and Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, highlighting the recently formed business’ sizeable portfolio of beverage brands. The new designs offer a taste of Carlsberg Britvic’s extensive portfolio of 41 brands which includes premium beer and cask ale, plant-powered juice shots and iced coffee, sugar free soft drinks and alcohol-free brews. These trailers will primarily transport bottles and cans, and at times will carry large-pack loads such as kegs and casks, delivering to internal sites, NDCs, RDCs, wholesalers, supermarkets, larger festivals, and sports grounds.
The three Hobgoblin-branded double deck trailers have both a fixed three-quarter-length main deck rated at ten tonnes with Expamet steel flooring for added safety and durability, and an additional fixed deck above the neck area, rated at four tonnes. Cargo is secured using three full-height nets fitted to each side, with transverse netting enabled by the under-deck tracks. These trailers will move just-in-time stock around the network for next-day deliveries, from the primary logistics hubs to the secondary operations satellite sites, where transport is taken over by a 300-strong fleet of rigids from 3.5t vans to 26t trucks, delivering to pubs, clubs, sporting venues and small festivals.
Tiger tailors its products to meet each customer or end user’s requirements, and in this instance the drinks firm specified flush-fitting rear doors, various additional grab handles and straps to raise operator safety, plus added vehicle durability through galvanised components and extra buffers.
Thomas Stott, Key Account Director at Tiger Trailers, says: “Manufacturing trailers for transporting some of the world’s best-known alcoholic and soft drinks is a privilege and we’re very pleased to welcome Carlsberg Britvic as a Tiger customer following their tendering decision to choose us as their new supplier for these build contracts. The new liveries they designed for these latest curtainsiders look fantastic. We look forward to supporting the Carlsberg Britvic team going forward with our range of aftercare services.”
Carlsberg Britvic’s thirty-seven new Tiger trailers entered the drinks firm’s network via its Burton-on-Trent site initially, with the double decks set to haul between internal secondary depots, and the single decks destined for duty anywhere from Scotland to Cornwall, joining its primary logistics fleet comprised 50 tractor units, 120 trailers and 8 tankers.
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About Tiger Trailers
Tiger Trailers is a leading manufacturer of articulated semi-trailers and rigid bodywork, offering the complete product range for the UK and Europe, each vehicle tailored to the specification required. Its customer base spans from independent hauliers to international retailers and logistics operators. The innovative company’s service divisions include Tiger Finance, Tiger Parts, and Tiger Rentals. Community, environment, and safety are key focusses for Tiger Trailers’ CSR & ESG activities, the company supporting The King’s Trust, Veterans into Logistics, Women in Transport, Cheshire Community Foundation and others, while the Tiger Safety Team teaches school children about road safety around HGVs and other large vehicles with its ‘Stop, Look, Be Seen’ programme.
About Carlsberg Britvic
Carlsberg Britvic is a beverage powerhouse and home to some of the UK’s most iconic and popular beers and soft drinks.
Formed in January 2025, its varied and unparalleled portfolio offers brilliant drinks to excite consumers everywhere, whatever their taste. The business is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and Carlsberg Group’s largest market by revenue.
From legendary names like Carlsberg Danish Pilsner and 1664, rising stars Birrificio Angelo Poretti and Brooklyn Brewery beers, and leading British ales Hobgoblin, Pedigree and Wainwright, Carlsberg Britvic provides an enviable selection of the best brands in beer. With low- and no-alcohol options such as Carlsberg 0.0, Brooklyn Special Effects and Erdinger Alkoholfrei, there’s always a choice for everyone.
Carlsberg Britvic’s compelling soft drinks range offers well-known brands including Fruit Shoot, Robinsons, Tango, J2O, London Essence, Teisseire, Plenish and Jimmy’s Iced Coffee. Under exclusive PepsiCo agreements, the company is also licensed to make, market and sell popular drinks including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Ice Tea and Rockstar Energy.
Its strong national footprint includes five production facilities and a logistics operation with 16 depots servicing customers across the UK. With strong values, proud heritage and great ambitions, the business is committed to delivering outstanding service, investing in its people, and innovating to benefit communities and the planet.
Discover more: CarlsbergBritvic.co.uk