London, UK: Culina Group, WS Group, A.W. Jenkinson Group and its subsidiaries have acquired 2,500 trucks to be delivered over 12 months through the Consortium Purchasing group. The order includes 100 regional-haul 4×2 electric tractors and three years repair and maintenance contracts.
The deal includes 2,250 internal combustion engine trucks with a majority powered by the latest generation 13-litre Super drivetrain, while 150 trucks will be destined for Consortium’s German and Dutch operations. The final 100 vehicles will be among the first Scania battery-electric regional-haul 4×2 tractor to be used on the UK roads. The vehicles will be delivered to the Consortium Purchasing group in batches of 500 vehicles per quarter.
Christian Levin, chief executive, Scania, said: “Scania has had a close and successful relationship with Culina Group, WS Group and A.W. Jenkinson Group for many years. This is a significant deal that marks a milestone on our continued journey towards sustainable transport.”
William Stobart, deputy chief executive, Culina Group, said: “On behalf of the Consortium, we are very pleased to be able to renew our agreement. It’s been a difficult time for OEMs with global supply issues, but Scania has worked closely with us over the past two years to minimise the impact for both parties. This is testament to the true partnership between the businesses.”
