Capital Equipment News May 2019

COVER STORY

Scania Southern Africa is introducing a completely new truck range. This is the result of more than 10 years of development work and investments globally. SCANIA ROLLS IN NEW TRUCK RANGE

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS • New design and shape of the front and chassis for improved aerodynamics • Powertrain updates resulting in greater fuel efficiency and driving performance • Extended storage options • Enhanced driver’s seat adjustment options • Maintenance based on your operation increases uptime and profitability • Unique safety features such as roll-over curtain side airbags

• More space behind the seats for wider beds • New infotainment system with 7” touch screen

W ith the new range, Scania is extending its offering and can now supply more performance stages, connectivity and a comprehensive palette of productivity-enhancing services, as well as sustainable transportation solutions that are precisely customised for each type of customer in the highly- competitive transportation industry. With the new range, Scania promises that customers – regardless of industry and area of application – will be able to carry out their work in the most sustainable and profitable way. “It is undoubtedly the biggest investment in Scania’s 125 year history,” states Henrik Henriksson, President and CEO of Scania. “It is with hearts bursting with pride that my colleagues and I are now presenting the products and services that will bring Scania to new levels regarding market shares and carry us far into the next decade.” Production starts The assembly of the new truck range has started in South Africa and the old PGR range is being strategically phased out. The new truck range carries with it a unique toolbox of sustainable solutions

“It is undoubtedly the biggest investment in Scania’s 125 year history. It is with hearts bursting with pride that my colleagues and I are now presenting the products and services that will bring Scania to new levels regarding market shares and carry us far into the next decade.”

Henrik Henriksson, President and CEO of Scania

“At Scania our main focus is always to give our customers the tools they need to achieve profitability in their businesses and in 2019 we expand on this focus and reach a milestone by launching our new truck series. It’s normally a 15 to 20-year cycle before you go to market with a totally new vehicle. It’s an exciting period for us.”

Raimo Lehtiö, MD of Scania Southern Africa

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