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2022 news
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01 May 2022
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01 Apr 2022
McConaghy Refrigerated Distribution Limited
"We are a team of dedicated logistic professionals who always do the right thing for our customers and their consignments. Our aim is to be the best." Those are the opening words that greet visitors to the website of Ballymoney, County Antrim-based McConaghy Refrigerated Distribution Limited. The statement is signed off personally by the company's Managing Director, Richard McConaghy, who 25 years ago decided to give up driving for others and go out on his own. -
01 Mar 2022
Lavelle Waste Services
Since 2016, the sight of Lavelle Waste Services' striking green and white waste management and recycling vehicles has become progressively more frequent on the roads of Greater Manchester. That's because this local firm has enjoyed rapid, consistent and sustained growth from the day it began trading. -
07 Feb 2022
Nationwide Platforms Limited
Loxam group member company Nationwide Platforms Limited, the UK's largest provider of powered access equipment, has taken delivery of 69 Scania vehicles. Comprising a mix of 19 rigids and 50 tractor units and supplied by West Bromwich-based Scania dealer, Keltruck. -
01 Feb 2022
East Midlands Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Service
From its base adjacent to the airport's 2,893-metres-long runway and 350,000 square metres of taxiways and aprons, East Midlands Airport's Rescue and Fire Fighting Service is tasked with providing a response to any airside incident within two minutes, and not exceeding three in optimum conditions. With up to 270 aircraft movements taking place within a 24-hour period, that is a challenging target by any measure. -
28 Jan 2022
Davies International Transport celebrates its Golden Anniversary with Scania
Fareham, Hampshire-based temperature controlled specialist, Davies International Transport Limited, is replacing its entire ten-strong Scania fleet with ten new Scania 500 S 6x2/2 Highline tractor units. -
06 Jan 2022
Valley Traction Services Limited
The residents of Wymondham, a small South Norfolk market town, have something of a reputation as being open to change. A well documented early example is that of local farmer Robert Kett, who in 1549 was challenged by rebels looking to seize his land. Rather than resisting, Kett listened to their demands, was won over, and offered to lead the rebels in their revolt instead.
2021 News
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17 Dec 2021
Scania introduces world-class, versatile hybrid trucks
Scania is introducing Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) trucks that can be fitted with different powertrain and charging options, thus offering solutions that can fulfil various demands for applications. A new electric machine, GE281, works in tandem with a Scania seven or nine-litre combustion engine, providing unique opportunities for creating fossil-free transport solutions for heavy trucks with demanding bodywork. -
29 Nov 2021
Scania unveils its new flagship, state-of-the-art service centre at Eurocentral
This new facility is an impressive addition to Scania’s property portfolio and will become the central hub for employees and customers of Scania Scotland. The previous workshop at Bellshill has now closed and all employees have moved across to this new location. -
24 Nov 2021
Lloyds Coaches takes its first three Scania Irizar i6 coaches
Lloyds Coaches has taken delivery of three used Scania coaches, the first to enter service with the Machynlleth, mid-Wales based company. Equipped with Irizar i6 bodies, the purchase follows on from the successful trial of Scania's demonstration vehicle by Lloyds Coaches at the end of 2019 which generated a great deal of positive feedback from the company's customers. -
11 Nov 2021
Q-Park places first factory order Scania Fencer f1 buses
Q-Park Limited, one of Europe's leading parking services providers, has signed a deal with Scania (Great Britain) Limited for the first four factory-ordered Scania Fencer f1 buses. -
14 Oct 2021
Scania launches three-axle LNG tractor unit
Scania has further extended its portfolio of dedicated gas-fuelled trucks with the introduction of a 6x2/2 LNG (liquified natural gas) tractor unit. Equipped with a lightweight Hendrickson centre lift-axle, the vehicle is available to order immediately. -
02 Aug 2021
Scania further enhances its bus and coach service
Scania (Great Britain) Limited and its independent dealers are to make significant investments in staff training and equipment over the coming two years in order to further uplift the levels of service provided to the organisation's bus and coach customers nationwide. -
28 Jul 2021
Tates Coaches opts for four Scania Irizar i6s and a Scania Interlink coach
Luton-based coach operator, Tates Coaches Limited, has purchased four late model used Scania Irizar i6 coaches which have been converted to PSVAR specification by the Irizar factory in Spain. In addition, the company has taken a late model used Scania Interlink coach to replace the existing Scania Omni Express in its fleet. -
27 Jul 2021
Scania participates in pioneering UK HGV electrification feasibility study
Scania is to participate in a major feasibility study into the operation of long haul electrified trucks utilising dynamic charging provided by overhead wires on electric roads. This will be the first study of its type to take place in the UK, the aim being to demonstrate to readiness of the technology for a national roll-out. -
23 Jul 2021
Karima Haji appointed Transformation Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited
Karima Haji has been appointed Transformation Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited. Karima joins the company’s Executive Team on 1 September 2021 from her current role as IT & Operations Director at Volvo Car Financial Services UK Limited. -
01 Jul 2021
James Armstrong takes up the reins at Scania (Great Britain) Limited
With effect from 1 July 2021, James Armstrong will succeed Martin Hay as Managing Director of Scania (Great Britain) Limited.
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