Braking systems and commercial vehicle systems supplier Knorr-Bremse said it has paid ‘around EUR200 million’ for a controlling 55% stake in Spanish company Cojali S.L.
Diagnostic Equipment
ATS Euromaster has expanded its sales team with two new appointments. The appointments are part of a restructure of the company’s sales team to support growth in demand for its services within the B2B sector post-pandemic as well as its own growth ambitions for the tyre and service, maintenance and repair (SMR) operation.
Repair & Maintenance
Bulk tipping and hazardous load specialist BJ Waters is running two new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units with resilient steel bumpers and raised ride heights designed to restrict damage when working on rough sites.
Tractor Units
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People
Leicestershire food manufacturer Samworth Brothers Supply Chain has just taken delivery of its first batch of new New Generation MAN TGX trucks. The pair enter the fleet following the success of a demonstrator vehicle which impressed Samworth Brothers Supply Chain with its competitive fuel efficiency, uptime record and the amount of positive driver feedback.
Tractor Units
Having celebrating its 25th consecutive year in the UK, the truck manufacturer is embarking on a planned programme of expansion based on developing a significant increase in sales levels for the Isuzu brand in the UK during 2022.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Knorr-Bremse TruckServices have signed a supply contract for 192 standard and articulated buses of regiobus Hannover. The order covers the supply of Knorr-Bremse TruckServices’ second-generation retrofittable turning assistant, ProFleet Assist+ Gen 2, powered by Mobileye.
Road Safety
Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East is relocating and expanding its Milton Keynes operations into a dedicated new site in Bedford, after signing a long-term lease on a 27,600 sq ft facility on the Wilstead Industrial Park.
Dealerships
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has unveiled the EcoLife CoachLine. The second generation of its six-speed automatic transmission, EcoLife CoachLine is suitable for coach applications, whether operating in a city, inter-city or even a challenging, steep mountain track. It is said to offer advantages for customers including outstanding passenger comfort and significant fuel savings of up to three percent, compared to the previous generation.
Engine/Transmission Management
Voith has expanded its expertise in the e-mobility sector with the VEDS HD+, its first drive concept for heavy-duty trucks. Special configurations for waste collection vehicles, innercity logistics or long-distance transport applications ensure efficient driving with every use.
Electric Vehicles
The SWITCH e1 is said to be the company’s first fully electric bus designed specifically for the European market.
Electric Vehicles
An evolution of Bridgestone’s Total Tyre Care, the new Fleetcare service combines Bridgestone’s tyre range and tyre management solutions with fleet management solutions from Webfleet.
Tyres & Retreads