RHINO mudguards are engineered for long-term performance. While they may cost more upfront, their durability, UV resistance, and manufacturing quality can reduce maintenance, downtime, and replacement costs over the life of the vehicle.
Discover how TR Group helped turn Rhino’s recycled plastic guard programme into a verified carbon-saving success story, with independently certified 76% lower emissions and a model for sustainable fleet innovation.
Fonterra asked if they could return their end-of-life RHINO mudguards for recycling. The easy answer was no — but we pushed on. Here’s how RHINO and Vplas built a verified circular manufacturing loop with a 76% lower carbon footprint.
It all started with a simple question from Fonterra’s Guy Cooper: “What are your guards made from?”
That question set off a chain of events leading to RHINO’s recycled plastic PL12063 mudguards — verified by Toitū Envirocare with a 76 % lower carbon footprint. When customers care, you act.
RHINO becomes the first known manufacturer of heavy-truck and trailer mudguards to achieve an independently verified product carbon footprint, confirming a 76% CO₂ reduction compared to virgin-plastic guards through recycled plastic innovation.
RHINO alloy, plastic, and stainless mudguards are engineered for heavy-vehicle low-profile tyres in NZ and Australia—offering tighter fit, improved spray control, and maximised trailer space.
Australia’s new fire safety rules are targeting dangerous goods vehicle fires at the wheel end — where most start. RHINO stainless steel mudguards offer passive protection that aligns with WA’s 2025 reforms and emerging national standards. Built from 304BA stainless, they help contain heat and limit fire spread — supporting compliance without compromising durability.
RHINO stainless guards feature a ripple-free edge — engineered for a clean, professional finish that offers clear advantages in appearance over standard guard designs.
Rhino Group is gaining durability, longevity and value for money by specifying Rhino Guards’ plastic mudguards across its lease and rental fleets in Australia and New Zealand.
“Rhino Manufacturing has been named a finalist in the 2025 ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards, celebrating export excellence and innovation in the Bay of Plenty region. Discover more about our achievement.”
What do these numbers mean? Let’s break it down so you can understand tyre sizes for any vehicle or truck tyre.
We are taking sustainability to a new level.
RHINO Guards with a carbon footprint. Independently verified.
A game changer for plastic in transport.
Australian Bus & Truck Care are addressing common customer issues frequent mudguard breakages. Rhino plastic guard range is a reliable and cost-effective solution.
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From humble beginnings, the future for RHINO guards made from recycled plastic now has a number of options. To demonstrate our ambition and commitment to innovation, we are outlining the options we are working on to stimulate discussion and work with interested customers.
Convair Engineering executes high-quality tankers to completion by specifying Rhino Guards’ stainless steel mudguards as standard on all of its builds.
RHINO PALLET ORDERS TRAVELLING WITH MAINFREIGHT WITHIN NEW ZEALAND.
Stainless steel Self Steer (ribbed) to be discontinued.
This “How To” guide outlines how to fit clamps and saddles to poles and guards. A special thanks to the team at Patchell for sharing their expertise.
Rhino alloy truck mudguards were one of the first mudguards developed by our founders. One product line quickly grew to many dozen to cater for
Transcon takes advantage of Rhino low profile guard for a stunning truck build that allows full functionality. Blake and the team and Transcon are passionate
Here at Rhino we have a strong legacy with the transport industry. We’ve spent decades designing and producing mudguards that are high performing, visually stunning
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We looked at the aerodynamic advantage of including Rhino mudguards on truck-trailers compared to trailers with custom-made flat metal guards.
How to choose the right mud guards for your truck or trailer. Simple guide to measuring span and width or using tyre size to select RHINO guards.
A collaboration between leading manufacturing and transport companies keep hundreds of plastic truck mudguards out of the landfill.
