Dublin-based tour logistics specialist McGuinness has taken delivery of 10 Krone Dry Liner steel bodies trailers and 10 brand-new Renault 4×2 T-High trucks, supplied by Renault truck dealer Setanta Vehicle Sales.
McGuiness travels across Europe with major artists, bands and production crews, transporting touring equipment, including lighting, staging, audio systems, backline, and technical infrastructure.
“Our reputation is built on reliability,” said McGuiness fleet manager Mick Dillon. “Touring is unforgiving – every load-in and load-out is time-critical, and our trucks often move overnight to ensure the next show is ready to build when the crew arrives.
“We handle everything from delicate audio gear to high-value staging systems, so the equipment we run has to be robust, secure and absolutely dependable.
“For us, the right trailer specification isn’t a luxury – it’s essential to meet the demanding schedules and loading requirements of modern touring.”
In this regard, the high cube mega trailers are steel bodied with steel rear doors and come with a bespoke ramp carrier, insulated roof and, for flexible loading, Krone’s multi-point keyhole system.
All steel parts are shot-blasted prior to priming and then finished with Krone’s KTL powder coating paint process. A 10-year guarantee against corrosion perforation is provided as standard.
Setanta Vehicle Sales, based in Dublin, supplies a wide range of trucks and trailers for a variety of sector requirements and has a strong commercial relationship with Krone Trailer UK.
“There is always a strong demand for Krone event trailers,” says John McCann, Setanta head of trailer sales, “driven largely by their reputation for providing high quality equipment, tailored to the requirements of the job.
“Moreover, the Krone team understand what is required, and for this particular customer, they were able to respond quickly to a tight delivery schedule.”
Dillon added: “McGuinness is part of the live entertainment world and in touring, there is simply no margin for error. Whether it’s an arena, stadium or festival site, our job is to ensure that every piece of production equipment arrives exactly when it’s needed and in perfect condition.
“Once the show ends, we’re straight into a highly coordinated breakdown and overnight move to the next city. Our drivers and crews are among the best in the industry, but they can only perform at that level with equipment that’s equally reliable. Keeping a major tour moving night after night demands nothing less.”
