The largest new truck order ever placed by the Volvo dealer network in Ireland has been confirmed by Irish Commercials (Sales) Ltd.
The order for 95 Volvo FE snowplough/spreader chassis, which is also believed to be the biggest-ever order received by Volvo for new FE trucks, means that a significant part of England’s motorway and trunk road network will be kept clear by Volvo vehicles next winter.
Romaquip (Ireland) and AEBI Schmidt (Holland & UK) have a four year framework contract to replace the Highways Agency’s winter service fleet. Following a successful tender, both suppliers have chosen the Volvo FE chassis for vehicles to be provided for the 2010/11 winter season.
The FE 6×4 double drive chassis are to be supplied by Irish Commercials of Naas, Co Kildare to Romaquip and AEBI Schmidt who will then fit their high-tech equipment at their factories in Birr, Co Offaly, Ireland, and Holten in Holland.
It is a fantastic achievement and we must congratulate everyone involved for bringing it to a successful conclusion,” said Conor Horan, Sales Director of Irish Commercials (Sales) Ltd., adding “But I would especially like to pay tribute to Jim Bergin for the hard work he has put into this order and Martin Kelly from Sales Engineering at Warwick for his invaluable contribution with the technical spec of the vehicles.”
Whilst it is great news for the British and Irish dealer network, it is even greater news for Irish Commercials, who have recently invested in brand new, state-of-the-art workshop and customer facilities which are setting the standard for the industry and competitors.
