Pushing integration According to Russ, the move is expected to bring about a strategic change in direction for the business in 2014, seeing it concentrate much more on collaborative integrated solutions. Although it is fair to say the company is one of the best known suppliers of bus and coach CCTV, its latest activity involves […]
I recently visited the Luton/Dunstable operation and met up with Commercial Director, David Shelley and Luton Operations Manager, Dave Streeton at the garage on Dunstable’s Woodside Industrial Park to see first hand what this local business is all about. David Shelley commented, ‘Centrebus is fundamentally a lower cost operation. The majority of the routes operated […]
Improving access As the title of the DVD implies, one in four of the adult population have hidden mental health problems. The DVD and accompanying workbook helps drivers to feel confident in their dealings with these people. It uses role play scenarios to make its points with the aid of trentbarton’s staff and vehicles. It […]
Atego change over The new model aims to build on what Plaxton describes as the ‘outstanding success’ of the Cheetah which was first launched in 1997, although Mercedes-Benz based Plaxton small coaches had been available for many years previously. The restyled second generation came out in 2007, which was followed in 2012 by a re-engineered […]
New dual voltage battery support unit One of the latest developments at CTEK is the MXTS 70/50, a powerful dual voltage (12V and 24V) battery support unit and smart charger that can provide up to 70A. It is designed to further meet the demands that complex vehicle technology and battery chemistries are placing on workshops. […]
Owned by Managing Director, Mark Kelly, Danilo Lucchi UK is a trading name of Mark Anthony Leather & Textiles Ltd. Mark welcomed me to the company’s headquarters. Mark explained, ‘We have been servicing the market now for approaching seven years but in the last two years we have diversified the product range more.’ With the […]
Two years ago Daimler launched the first ComfortClass 500 coaches. The three initial models were the 12.3m long S515HD, the 13.1m S516HD and the 13.9m S517HD, all of which are 3.77m high. The S515HD was subsequently voted the Coach of the Year 2014 following the 2013 CoachEuroTest held at Ybbs in Austria. Completing the HD […]
I caught up with Bill in Newcastle-upon-Tyne at one of the Roadshows CTA is holding in various parts of the country. This also gave me the opportunity to meet the CTA’s new Communications Manager, Susan Wildman, who masterminded the Roadshow programme. This was well supported by industry suppliers which included: Minibus Options, EvoBus, GM Coachworks, […]