Scania has sold 50 heavy trucks to Hall’s Group in one year – a record volume of sales to a single customer in Scania NZ’s five-year history.
The 20 Scania G560 Supers – 8×4 Trailer Tractor units, delivered last week to Hall’s, come within 12 months of Hall’s also buying 30 V8s from Scania.
Scania NZ managing director, Victor Carvalho, said the scale of these successful consignments to Hall’s Group is testament to the customer-first mindset and strategy that Scania NZ has focused on in recent years.
“Growing our network of service centres and branches around Aotearoa to a total now of 23, as well as an unrelenting prioritisation on after-sales parts and servicing, gives confidence to operators of large nationwide fleets like Hall’s Group,” Carvalho said.
“They need to know their vehicles can be serviced effectively and efficiently where ever they are around the country. They have that surety with Scania.”
Scania NZ still has another service centre to come online this year in Hastings, with a further three or four more planned in the next three years, along with refurbishment plans for existing sites.
“We also hope to announce a strategic property acquisition soon with an eye to future proofing our service centre network even more,” Carvalho said
Hall’s Transport Operations GM, Damon Bryant said as a fleet operator in New Zealand, Hall’s Group understands its role to help reduce emissions within the sector.
“With these Scania G560 Supers, the business will continue its relentless focus on road safety and fuel efficiency in order to make a difference,” he said.
Scania’s National Key Account & Sustainable Solutions Manager, Craig Pepperell, said the G560 Supers represent the latest in fuel efficiency as well as the usual full suite of Scania safety features.
“The Super’s six-cylinder platform is fully Euro-6 compliant and designed for optimum fuel efficiency and CO2reduction,” he said.
“They are a stepping stone in the transition towards greater sustainable transport solutions, and it’s very satisfying to see a major industry player like Hall’s Group – see the merit in this fantastic Scania product.”
