Ricky Hemmings, director of Laddingford-based Ardula, says that his first Scania vehicle is now in service with Ardula subsidiary PTC (South East) hauling a bulk aggregate trailer in the London and Home Counties area.
“Having operated a large fleet of Scania trucks for 10 years prior to joining Ardula, I know them to be a bulletproof brand for the construction industry,” comments Hemmings.
“They run and run and run, and will take any amount of hard work you care to throw at them,” he continues.
“And when they do need repair, my experience is that they stay repaired... Quite simply, they are strong, reliable vehicles.”
Hemmings says that Scania’s announcement of its investment in nearby Maidstone made the decision to change to Scania an easy one.
“I know the Scania team well and have every confidence in them – the forthcoming arrival of their new premises has been a game changer for Ardula.”
Three of the six now on order will also be identically specified R450 LA6x2/4MNA twin-steer tractor unit, also with the Highline cab, while the remaining three trucks, due to enter service later this autumn, are all Scania G 450 CB8x4MHZ tippers.
These will be additions to the 20-strong Ardula fleet and will serve the company’s customers in Kent, East Sussex, London and South Essex.