ABC working with ADL and Van Hool

The American bus and coach specialist, ABC Companies, has begun working in partnership with ADL, according to US magazine, BUSRide. It was announced during the American dealer’s Xtreme Event that the agreement will see it assemble the Enviro500 and the 40, 45 and 60foot Enviro400. Assembly is due to take place in its Nappanee facilities in Indiana, with production scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2014. It was also reported that under a separate agreement, Alexander Dennis is naming ABC Companies as its exclusive distributor for the Enviro400 open top tourist bus in the United States with the exception of Hawaii.

Further news from ABC Companies is that it has introduced two new coach models for the American market. ABC is Van Hool’s exclusive distributor in North America and the Belgian manufacturer owns a 35% stake in US business. The new vehicles are the Van Hool TX luxury coach and the CX commuter coach. The launch comes during the 25th anniversary of the two companies’ collaboration. The new TX model has 56 Van Hool Bodyline seats, passenger courtesy shelves and is built to a taller overall height. The CX has an Eberspacher Hydronic L30 Auxilory heater and 56 Van Hool Bodyline seats. Both are powered by Detroit Diesel DD13 engines and have a Kidde fire suppression system.

CEO at Van Hool NV, Filip Van Hool, said, ‘The introduction of two new coach models on the North American market clearly demonstrates our commitment to our customers. Together with ABC Companies, our distribution partner, we keep our finger firmly on the pulse of the North American market and are able to respond immediately to its demands. That has led to us making significant investments in the building of a new production plant in Macedonia. Construction of this factory started exactly one year ago and there we mainly produce the vehicles for the American market. Today it gives us great pleasure to present the result at the Winter Garden in Florida.’

 

 

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