Stobart Group and A. W. Jenkinson Forest Products have a joint-procurement agreement on purchasing various items, with trucks being one of them, and together they have placed an order with Scania for 1,000 trucks.
Mainly comprising Scania R-series models, the order also includes a significant number of Scania G-series vehicles. Deliveries will commence this month.
“As an established marque within the Eddie Stobart and A. W. Jenkinson fleets, the operating efficiency and all-round value delivered by the Scania product is well-known and appreciated by both our companies.
The order for the 1,000 trucks is 80/20 per cent split in Stobart’s favour, which comprises of vehicle replacement plus new growth within the Group,” comments Stobart Group Chief Operating Officer, William Stobart. “The 400 and 440 horsepower engines specified in this order meet the latest Euro 5 environmental standard without the need for any additives or exhaust gas after-treatment, which offers considerable advantages from an operational point-of-view.”
For Scania (Great Britain) Limited, Managing Director Hans-Christer Holgersson comments: “We are naturally delighted to receive this order, which marks our continued association with two of the most respected names in the UK transport industry.
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1,000-Truck Deal for Scania
Friday, February 26th, 2010Scania Fixed Price Repair programme extended
Thursday, October 15th, 2009Scania has extended its Fixed Price Repair programme to cover an even broader selection of common workshop tasks. Among the many jobs now provided at an all-inclusive, up-front price are all small, medium and large services.
“Since its launch earlier this year, our Fixed Price Repair initiative has rapidly established itself as a popular choice among operators nationwide,” comments James Armstrong, Aftersales Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited. “That’s because with the promise of no surprises or hidden costs, our fixed price options have done much to make life easier.
“As well as widening the range we have adjusted the pricing of many jobs to be more competitive than ever and also have a number of special eye-catching offers running until the end of the year (see table below). Furthermore, it’s not just the current Scania P, G and R series that are covered; 3 and 4 series Scania trucks and buses and coaches also form part of the programme.”
Examples of the price savings offered by the Scania Fixed Price Repair programme include:
Services Fixed Price Repair
S Service £255.00
M Service £366.00
L Service £647.00
Repairs
Fixed Price Repair
Ball Joint £128.00
Wheel bearing (front) £358.00
Cab shock absorber £160.00
Brake chamber £210.00
ABS valve £162.00
Draglink £250.00
Alternator £264.00
Starter motor £200.00
Clutch, disc and slave cylinder £874.00