Strength, high performance and fuel efficiency are key characteristics. Easier servicing and parts supply contribute to improved uptime for operators.

“After several years of development, we are taking the final steps towards a common global engine platform that is designed to meet all emission standards worldwide,” says Jonas Hofstedt, Head of Powertrain Development.

Customer benefits include enhanced robustness, performance and fuel economy, as well as easier access to parts and servicing via Scania’s global network.

“Work on Scania’s new engine platform started in the early 2000s to take us to Euro 6 and beyond. In parallel, several auxiliary technologies have been developed inhouse to create the flexibility needed. The technologies include engine management, fuel injection and exhaust aftertreatment, all of which are used in different combinations to suit market conditions.”

The engines are manufactured at Scania’s factories in Europe and South America, using the same production methods and interchangeable parts and components.

“The engines and all other technologies have been developed for use in trucks and buses, as well as for industrial and marine engine applications. Combined with the latest gearbox generation, which is being introduced in Latin American production, Scania now has a global product range that can be supplied independently of production site,” concludes Mr Hofstedt.

As announced earlier this year, the development of the new engine generation and the technology to meet future emission legislation took more than five years and involves costs for Scania of approximately SEK 10 billion.

The engines combine a host of innovative technical solutions to cut emissions radically. Emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulates are cut by around 80 percent compared with the standards currently in force (Euro 5).

Scania’s Euro 6 engines make it possible for keen operators to take the next step and invest in the greenest technology available in the market. They will be able to benefit from lower motorway charges and other incentives that may be introduced by authorities. Vehicles with the latest emission standard also command a higher value in the second-hand market.

“We are proud to be able to make this remarkable feat of engineering available to our customers even now. The new engines are designed to give the same performance and fuel efficiency as their Euro 5 counterparts,” says Martin Lundstedt, Executive Vice President in charge of Scania’s sales and marketing.

In the development of the Euro 6 engines, all done in-house, Scania has combined all the new technologies developed by the company in recent years: exhaust gas recirculation, variable turbo geometry, common-rail high-pressure fuel injection, selective catalytic reduction and particulate filtering.

“Add to that our own engine and exhaust management technology, which has now been integrated into one system”, says Jonas Hofstedt, Senior Vice President Powertrain Development.

The development of the new engine generation and the technology to meet future emission legislation has taken five years and involves costs for Scania of approximately SEK 10 billion.

Euro 6 emission standards will enter into force in the European Union and certain neighbouring countries on 31 December 2012 for new vehicle models and one year later for all new vehicles sold.

Euro 6 is the first step towards the implementation of world harmonised emission standards, encompassing Europe, North America and Japan and this will facilitate coordination and development for future standards.

The vehicles delivered were R500LA6x2/4MNA Toplines and were purchased as new additions to its 45 vehicle fleet.

The deal was made between Simon Rogers, Account Manager of Keltruck and James Howells, Managing Directors of MCL Logistics.

When asked why he chose the specific model of truck, James commented: “We previously had V8 500 vehicles and found them to be fuel efficient and provided excellent residual value.” The “Scania Finance Packages” was also a main factor that influenced the confirmation of purchase.

David Morgan, New and Used Sales Director of Keltruck Ltd, commented: “I am delighted that we have been able to supply our products to a loyal long term customer. Throughout their family businesses, 20 years is a long time to commit to a brand and I am pleased that they continue to choose the Scania brand.”

Established in 2005, MCL Logistics serve companies within the steel, motorway maintenance, heavy haulage, boat and general transport and European Automotive logistical industries.

German newspapers are reporting that both truck makers are doing preparatory work ahead of a possible takeover.

Volkswagen has a 45.7 per cent stake in Scania and nearly 30 per cent equity in MAN, according to reports.

Back in December 2010, Chris Kelly, Founder and Chairman of Keltruck Ltd, was introduced to the co-founder of H4H, Bryn Parry, by a former Keltruck colleague Michael Leaming, now of JCB, who in turn served with Bryn many years ago as a helicopter pilot.

Talk soon turned to how Keltruck could extend its support of the charity and so the text donation poster was born. A simple concept and so easy to do; “Help for Heroes – TEXT HERO TO 70900 TO DONATE £5″

According to “Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)” statistics, on average M5 Southbound accommodates 49,603 vehicles per day, with M5 Northbound accommodating 53,867 vehicles a day. This equates to a combined average total of 103,470 vehicles per day. So even if a fraction of those passing by show their support the potential benefits are huge.

Along with the Water Tower banner, Keltruck have enhanced its campaign further by adding new Help for Heroes posters within its depot receptions and decals on the rear doors of its 100+ Parts and Service vans.

Andrew Jamieson, Keltruck Managing Director commented: “We’re proud to be associated with Help for Heroes; their work and achievements in such a short time frame are truly fantastic. I have been humbled by some of the guys I have met along the way and honestly. Hero is for many an understatement.”

So I’d encourage you to show your support; these guys have done their bit. Do you bit today – TEXT HERO to 70900 TO DONATE £5 or visit www.keltruck.com/help-for-heroes<http://www.keltruck.com/help-for-heroes> for moreinformation.

Sited at Newhouse, North Lanarkshire, the Centre will be the operating base for 32 new Scania 18-tonnes gross vehicle weight rigids, while its five-bay workshop will ultimately maintain approximately 350 items of equipment and provide employment for up to 12 Scania-trained staff.

“As a long-time Scania user we appreciate the value the brand adds to our business,” comments CFSC’s Group Transport Manager, Ken Thompson. “Durability, reliability, driver-acceptance, image and low whole-life costs are the hallmarks of the Scania product, while in terms of aftermarket support we know we can rely upon excellent service 24/7.

“One of the reasons we have appointed Scania to operate the Newhouse vehicle maintenance unit is that should we require to extend the working life of the vehicles in our fleet, we know Scania can help us achieve that. Experience tells us we can also expect excellent first time MOT pass rates, and Scania’s ability to maintain all ancillary equipment such as fridges and tail-lifts means all services are available to us from a single supplier, which simplifies matters and reduces our administrative workload considerably.”

With deliveries of the new rigids scheduled to commence in March, the 32 18-tonners are 230 horsepower Scania P 230 DB4x2MNA models with dual-compartment bodies for composite deliveries of chilled, frozen and ambient products. Eight of the bodies are being supplied by Solomon, with 24 supplied by Gray and Adams. Ratcliff heavy duty tail-lifts and Carrier refrigeration units are fitted throughout the fleet.

In terms of items of equipment to be maintained at Newhouse, Scania will be responsible for a total of 60 rigid vehicles and 92 tractor units. In addition to the vehicles themselves, the rigids are equipped with tail-lifts and refrigeration units, all of which are included in the agreement. The tractor units haul a total of 190 trailers, of which 48 are ambient with the remainder being either double-deck or multi-compartment refrigerated trailers. All trailers and the equipment fitted to them are included within the agreement.

All plated at 44-tonnes gross train weight, the new vehicles will haul McBurney’s fleet of tri-axle Gray and Adams refrigerated trailers and SDC curtainsiders on a variety of transport operations throughout Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Europe. The R 730, which features Scania’s 730 horsepower 3,500Nm torque V8 power unit and as such is the world’s most powerful truck, is being purchased specifically for use on the company’s long distance European routes.

“There’s no doubting the quality of Scania vehicles; they are excellent, reliable products which perform well in all situations,” comments McBurney Transport founder Norman McBurney. “The support we receive from Road Trucks is also first class and it is reassuring to know that other members of Scania’s international service network are never far away should we ever need them.”

Founded in 1965, Norman McBurney began as an owner-driver with a single vehicle. Over the years the company has continually grown and expanded and today employs in excess of 700 persons. In addition to refrigerated transport and general haulage, the company offers storage and distribution services.

The firm has a second operating base in Liverpool and in celebration of Liverpool Football Club one of the R 480s sports a specially commissioned livery featuring images of some of the club’s legendary players and managers from over the years.

This process has shown that a full realisation of potential synergies requires a closer cooperation by combining the two companies, while maintaining the unique brand values of the respective company.

At this stage no decision has been taken, as there are a number of outstanding issues of commercial and legal nature. A decision can be made only when these issues have been resolved.

Scania will not comment on the subject while the discussion is still ongoing. Further announcements will be made when appropriate.

This research will show how the best characteristics of the diesel and the Otto principle can be combined in an engine that can operate on both alcohol- and gaseous methane-based fuels.

Scania will focus on developing an engine using sustainable biofuels that will combine the high energy efficiency of diesel (compression ignition) technology with the more efficient exhaust aftertreatment system of Otto (spark ignition) technology.

“Such an engine will be optimal in responding to the challenge of achieving low emissions of greenhouse gases, combined with reduced emissions of harmful nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and particulates,” says Jonas Hofstedt, Senior Vice President, Powertrain Development.

Vehicles and industrial equipment that operate on renewable fuels provide very good results from a life cycle perspective (well-to-wheel). In Brazil, for example, there is major potential for efficient utilisation of renewable energy since that country is a large producer of biofuels.

Scania has been granted FFI funding for the phase of its research project that involves the development of innovative technology for both alcohol- and methane gas-based fuels. This research includes systems for premixed combustion and ignition of fuel, gas exchange systems, optimised valve performance, exhaust gas recirculation and the use of advanced catalyst technology for efficient exhaust aftertreatment.

The manual provides knowledge of Scania’s vehicles so that the emergency services can use their methods optimally. Photo: Heavy Rescue Sweden

Scania produced the manual in collaboration with emergency service organisations. It contains a presentation of the structures and systems in a Scania truck, as well as instructions on how emergency service staff can rescue the driver and passengers without exposing such people or themselves to unnecessary risks.

“Its purpose is to provide knowledge of Scania’s vehicles so that the emergency services can use their methods optimally,” explains Bengt Edlund, a process engineer at Scania who helped produce the information material.

The manual is designed to be used in preparatory training. It is available in 17 different languages and can be downloaded as a PDF from www.scania.com/emergency-services (http://www.scania.com/emergency-services)

Succeeding James is Mark Grant, currently Bus, Coach and Engine Sales Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited. Since joining the organisation 17 years ago, Mark has worked in a number of positions in Aftersales, Contracts, Customer Services and, latterly, overseeing the development of Scania’s UK passenger carrying vehicles and industrial/marine engines operations.

In turn, Mark will be succeeded by Tony Tomsett, who is promoted from his current position, General Manager – Service Operations. Tony is another long serving member of staff, with 13 years of experience within the Scania (Great Britain) Limited organisation. In addition to Service Operations, he has also managed the company’s commercial and technical training functions.

“I would like to thank James for the splendid work he has done leading the Aftersales division at Scania (Great Britain) Limited and I congratulate him on his appointment to his new role,” comments Hans-Christer Holgersson, Managing Director of Scania (Great Britain) Limited. “The appointments of Mark and Tony very much reflect our policy of developing our own staff and promoting from within wherever possible. As such, I would like to wish them every success in their new roles.”

The vehicle taken was a P235DB4X2MNAS sleeper cab fitted with a 28ft Curtainsider body and equipped with a Dhollandia Tail Lift. The new vehicle is the company’s latest addition to their 10-strong vehicle fleet.

The deal was enhanced with a two year ‘Support Programme’ package which means it will have full repair and maintenance all managed from the Keltruck Rugby Branch located just a few miles away and backed up by over 94 nationwide service points which are never more than phone call away should the driver require assistance giving full peace of mind.

Established in 1989, Parcels to Ireland is a privately owned company and has been operating successfully for over 18 years in providing a quality delivery service to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The majority of the team at Parcels to Ireland have been with the company for over 10 years.

The companies are conducting feasibility studies regarding four strategic areas that are not brand-related. The studies cover the potential for:

* Scania to adapt its manual gearbox for use in MAN trucks

* Scania to use MAN’s rear axle for heavy applications (36-40 tonnes) and its transfer cases in Scania trucks

* Commodities without affecting brand identity

* Scania and MAN to pursue joint research on hybrid components for heavy trucks and buses

Detailed evaluations to determine the potential for cost savings will be carried out in the course of further talks.

Leif Östling, President and CEO of Scania, commented: “After a preliminary analysis, we have concluded that with this kind of joint component supply there are potential synergies without jeopardising our strong brand identities and the individuality of our products. Both companies and all shareholders should profit from the collaboration.”

A final collaboration agreement between Scania AB and MAN SE will be subject the approval of the Scania board of directors.

The deal was made between Stephen Fletcher, Account manager of Keltruck and Paul Mitchell, Managing Director of Synseal Extrusions Ltd.

The vehicles taken were a Scania P235DB4X2MNAS and a R405LA6X2/4MNAH and are the first four of seven new vehicles Synseal have ordered with Keltruck. They are new additions to the current 39 vehicle fleet and will be used to deliver products to customers nationwide.

The deal was enhanced with a five year ‘Support Programme’ package on each vehicle, which means they will have full repair and maintenance all managed from the Keltruck Sutton branch located headed up by Branch Manager Anthony Smeed, just a few miles away and backed up by over 94 nationwide service points, which are never more than phone call away should the driver require assistance giving full peace of mind.

Pre-production Euro 6 engines are also being used to power some of the company’s own Transport Laboratory mixed marquee haulage fleet, which tests developments while trunking assemblies from its Södertälje factory in Sweden to the Zwolle production plant in the Netherlands – with tractor units racking up around 340,000km per year.

Scania makes it clear that there are several major enhancements. For a start, unlike the current Euro 5 V8, for example, which uses only SCR (selective catalytic reduction) after-treatment technology to control engine-out NOx, the new unit harnesses a combination of SCR (with exhaust temperature monitoring to keep it working), EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) and a closed diesel particulate filter to meet the stringent Euro 6 PN (particulate number) requirements, due to be imposed in 2013.

It also features a single variable geometry turbocharger and XPI, high pressure, digitally-controlled, multiple injection common rail fuel injection, developed with Cummins under the companies’ existing engineering partnership.

Scania’s Euro 6 V8 also takes advantage of technology developed for the 730hp Euro 5 SCR V8. For example, cylinder combustion pressures have been raised from 165bar on the earlier 15.6-litre V8 to 200bar on the new 16.4-litre power plant – necessitating a change to compacted graphite iron in the cylinder block.

Also, the XPI technology now takes injection pressures up to 2,400bar, and Hofstedt says that Scania has developed multiple recipes for its injection profiles, based on an HCCI (homogenous charge compression ignition), but, to date, using only pilot and main fuel charges

[private]total value of this unprecedented offer amounts to £150,000.  In addition to witnessing Britain’s best young truck drivers competing for the coveted title of UK Young Truck Driver of the Year, guests on the day will be able to enjoy all of the following with the compliments of Scania:

• Free entry to the Heritage Motor Centre’s extensive historic vehicle collection.  Long regarded as one of Britain’s most important automotive museums, the Centre is home to a unique display of exhibits covering all ages of motoring from the earliest days through to the not-so-distant past.
• Visit the Scania Safety Zone, featuring the Central Motorway Police-liveried Scania truck which recently appeared on Police, Camera, Action!  The Scania Safety Zone will also be showcasing the Metropolitan Police’s road safety for cyclists programme and the work of RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
• An exclusive opportunity to ride on the England football team’s brand new Scania coach.
• View a fabulous and unique collection of Scania trucks.  This will include vehicles specially created by Svempa, the world’s leading truck customising specialist, and the Dark Diamond, Scania’s latest limited edition vehicle, the design of which has also involved Svempa’s expertise.  Also on display will be the winners of the ‘Six of the Best’ Scania competition run recently in association with Truck & Driver magazine.
• Drive the Michelin Formula One simulator.
• Test their racing skills for real on the Heritage Motor Centre’s demanding karting track.
• Experience a ride in a 4×4 Land Rover on the challenging Gaydon off-road course.
• Try their hand at manoeuvring radio-controlled Scania vehicles.
• Enter Scania’s “Longest Drive” competition.
• Have their picture taken with the new R-series, the 2010 International Truck of the Year.
• Meet TV’s Vicki Butler-Henderson and Tiff Needell, the celebrity hosts of the event.
• Meet the Michelin Man (Michelin is a sponsor of Scania’s Young European Truck Driver event).
• Free Churchfield’s award-winning ice-cream all-day.
• Free face painting.
• Free caricature artists.

The 8,000 complimentary tickets are being issued on a first-come-first-served basis and can be obtained by calling the Scania Young European Truck Driver Hotline on 01908 900730 (lines open 1 – 18 June) or online at www.scania.co.uk/tonnesoffun (1 – 18 June).  A maximum of four tickets per applicant applies.  One further bonus is that all attending on the day will be eligible to enter a free draw to win either an all-expenses trip to the home of Scania in Sweden for the European Final of Young European Truck Driver or the use of the England team coach for their own local team for a day.

eBay auction for VIP tickets

Also on 1 June, Scania’s ten-day online auction for four VIP tickets to the event will commence with all proceeds going to Children-in-Need.  In addition to the benefits listed above,  VIP tickets include entrance to the exclusive Scania Patron’s Lounge where breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea will be served.  To locate the auction site, prospective bidders simply need to visit www.ebay.co.uk and search for Scania’s unique eBay name: scania-yetd[/private]

Trucks ordered by government customers are being assembled locally, while an independent distributor is supplying the private sector market with imported vehicles. This distributor is also responsible for the reconstruction of Scania’s sales and service network in the country.

“If the situation in Iraq continues to stabilise, within a few years the country can regain its position as Scania’s most important market in the Middle East,” says Martin Lundstedt, Executive Vice President and responsible for the company’s sales and marketing.

In the early 1980s, Iraq was one of Scania’s largest markets. At the peak, sales totalled 3,900 trucks in one year (1981).

Late in 2009, Iraq’s State Company for Automotive Industry (SCAI) began production of the first of 500 trucks ordered under the terms of an agreement between Scania and Iraq’s Ministry of Industry & Minerals. Production is taking place at the government’s Iskandariyah industrial complex south of Baghdad.

“Creating jobs in the country’s industry has been an important aspect of the agreement between Scania and the Iraqi government,” Lundstedt says.

Today the SCAI facility in Iskandariyah employs about 300 people in its Scania operations, which not only includes final assembly of truck chassis but also bodywork for delivery of ready-to-drive trucks.

The new V8 is fully integrated in Scania’s modular engine range. It is based on a modular engine platform and technologies used on Scania’s newest inline 5- and 6-cylinder engines, while also sharing numerous features and components with the existing V8s.

In conjunction with the launch of the new top-output engine, Scania’s whole range of V8 truck models is being given a unique identity that reflects the strong position these models enjoy in the market, both among drivers and transport companies.

“Scania’s V8 trucks have built a niche of their own in the truck market,” says Henrik Henriksson, Senior Vice President Trucks at Scania. “The majority of Scania’s V8 customers buy for rational reasons. They need the performance, dependability and availability to get their job done as efficiently as possible.”

Scania V8 trucks dominate the high-output end of the truck market, accounting for more than half of total sales volume above 600 hp. With a fourth power rating to choose from, Scania’s demanding V8 customers now have a wide choice that nobody can match.

The introduction of the new range of V8 trucks is the fourth major product launch from Scania during the past 12 months. The initial step was the introduction of a new platform for industrial engines that meets new environmental standards being introduced for this industry in 2011 and 2014.

In September 2009, the new R-series was presented; soon after, it was named Europe’s International Truck of the Year 2010. The new Scania R-series features an improved driver environment and better fuel economy, as well as the improved engine cooling capacity needed to meet the European emission regulations that take effect in 2014. In October 2009 Scania unveiled the Scania Touring, a brand new range of coaches for occasional service built in cooperation with Chinese bus and coach manufacturer Higer.

The S8 engine control unit is installed in Scania’s five and six-cylinder engines used in the new R-series which was awarded the title ‘International Truck of the Year, 2010′ by a jury consisting of experts from 22 European countries.

“The S8 supports a purely in- engine solution for meeting the Euro 5 standard. The S8 is, moreover, already designed to meet the significantly more stringent Euro 6 standard which will apply to diesel engines from 2014″, said Dr. Peter Gutzmer, head of the Powertrain Division’s Engine Systems Business Unit, when explaining the outstanding advantages of the system.

Under Euro 6, emissions of particulates, particularly nitrogen oxides from diesel engines, are to be reduced by up to 80 percent.

New processor generation for greater computing power

The engine control unit, jointly developed with Scania, already represents the third generation which has been designed for use in heavy truck diesel engines, marine and industrial engines such as generator sets. Series production started up in Regensburg at the end of 2009.

The ECU was specifically developed for Scania’s new XPI engines which are now being installed in different models of Scania’s P-, G- and R-series; and is a further development of the S7 which has been in service since 2006. It is the inclusion of a new generation of microprocessors, producing a considerable leap in computing power, which equips the S8 to meet the challenges posed by the Euro 6 standard and makes it capable of efficiently controlling the multiple injection of the diesel air mixture into the cylinder which is essential to achieve the most effective, low-emission combustion.

The common-rail system injects the fuel mixture into the cylinder, each time apportioning the quantity injected into up to five individual doses, while the diesel injectors operate at a pressure of up to 2500 bar.

“There is a need to increase production mainly because demand remains very high in Brazil, but some recovery is also occurring in Europe. By efficiently utilising our global production structure, we are boosting our manufacturing rate in Europe so that we can supply South American production units with components,” says Anders Nielsen, Executive Vice President, Production and Logistics.

The resumption of the five-day week at production units applies primarily to April. Since it is mainly an increase in the rate of component manufacturing for South America that will require a five-day week, certain workshops in the European production network will continue to have Fridays off during the second quarter.

This applies, for example, to final assembly of trucks in Södertälje and cab assembly in Oskarshamn, which account for nearly 2,000 of Scania’s workshop employees in Sweden.

“I am not, however, ruling out that additional production rate increases may lead to a resumption of the five-day week at these units as well, if the positive demand trend continues, though it should be noted that the level of demand is substantially lower than during the record-breaking years 2007 and 2008,” Mr Nielsen says.

“In addition to meeting the new emission standards, Scania engines deliver fuel efficiency and low maintenance costs, resulting in low total ownership cost for the end user.” says Robert Sobocki, Senior Vice President, Scania Engines. “Scania is committed to best-in-class service and its global support network for industrial engines will be ready to meet the high product support standards of Terex equipment customers.

“We can choose whatever engine technology that is optimal for our product applications. Our approach is to look at what our end users and dealers want in terms of purchase cost, operating costs, reliability, maintainability, and product support,” says Jacob Thomas, Senior Vice President, Product Development, Marketing, and Terex Business System. “Not being an engine manufacturer, Terex has the flexibility to choose the best technical solution for each of its product applications and does not have to select a one-size-fits-all approach. Scania has the technological expertise and resources to meet our requirements in key product applications and has an outstanding reputation globally.” Throughout 2010, Terex will continue working with its distribution network and customers to prepare for the transition to the new emission standards.

The transition for affected Terex products will go into effect in time for the phase-in of emissions standards – Stage IIIB and Tier 4i – that will begin in 2011 in Europe and North America, respectively.

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with 2008 net sales of USD 9.9 billion. It operates in four business segments: Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Construction, Terex Cranes, and Terex Materials Processing & Mining. The Terex Group manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including construction, infrastructure, quarrying, surface mining, shipping, transportation, refining and utility. Terex offers a complete line of financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of its equipment through Terex Financial Services.

Scania initiated the competitions in 2003, initially in Europe. They have since spread into a global campaign to highlight the importance of the skills and professionalism of drivers, as well as of driver training and development to enhance road safety awareness and eco-driving proficiency.

As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy trucks and buses, Scania wants to demonstrate its commitment and responsibility to building a sustainable, robust and profitable global transport system that benefits all. To achieve this, the skills and attitude of the driver are critical.

“The driver is the single most important factor for economy, environment and safety. Skilled and committed drivers will deliver energy efficient transport, reduce emissions and contribute towards safer roads,” says Leif Östling, President and CEO, Scania.

“We set up the Scania Driver Competitions to put the spotlight on the drivers, celebrate their skills and highlight their valuable contribution to society. By this we aim to raise driver status and attract more young people into the profession.”

The Scania Driver Competitions are once again being strongly supported by sponsors and partners. In Europe the competition is being sponsored by Michelin and endorsed by the European Commission and the International Road Transport Union (IRU). With this support Scania aims to raise awareness of some of the key issues affecting the global transport industry with a series of seminars and initiatives throughout 2010.

“The Scania Driver Competitions provide an ideal platform to discuss and address issues that help cut road accidents and increase profitability and sustainability within the industry,” says Erik Ljungberg, Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations, Scania.

Over the next few months driver competitions will be launching in countries as diverse as Australia, Malaysia, Brazil and South Africa, as well as across Europe.

Eighteen countries will host their own Young European Truck Driver competition (YETD 2010), the European version of the Scania Driver Competitions. Winners of each national YETD competition will then go on to compete for the overall YETD title at a European Final in Södertälje, Sweden on 8-9 October 2010.

Professional drivers who have the skills and determination to meet the challenges of the competition are being urged to enter via www.scania.com/drivercomp and then click onto their country specific competition website for registration.

Taking part in the competition gives drivers an unforgettable experience. Not only is it an invaluable opportunity to improve driving skills, increase road safety awareness and energy efficiency, it’s also a great chance to meet other drivers and become part of a global driver community. For those who have the winning combination of exceptional driving skills, stamina, professional pride and a positive attitude, there is also the chance to become a champion.

The early success of these trucks in fuel and performance trials has led the company to order a further 25 units for delivery during the spring and summer of 2010.  All vehicles are being supplied by Scania (Great Britain) Limited’s Spalding depot on full five year contract hire agreements.

Equipped with Scania Opticruise, Scania’s automated gearchanging system, the eight trucks taken during 2009 were the first Euro 5 Scania vehicles taken by Garn Transport.  “I find the combination of Scania Opticruise and Euro 5 extremely appealing and the fuel returns to date have certainly been impressive,” comments Managing Director Richard Garn.  “The additional 25 trucks will be new R-series models featuring the new fully automated two-pedal Scania Opticruise systems, so we are now looking forward to seeing further operational benefits arising as a result.”

Richard Garn adds that aftersales support was a key factor in his decision to once again opt for Scania: “The thing about Scania is that you know the backup will always be there, which is obviously an important point for any nationwide operator.

“Also, our trucks are out for three or four nights a week, so the comfort of the cab is another factor in the equation.  We know our drivers are happy with their vehicles and appreciate the space afforded by the Scania Topline cab.”

Garn Transport’s eight 2009 vehicles were the first Scania trucks to appear in the company’s new livery.  These are now in service on the firm’s general haulage operations, including fulfilling its distribution commitments as a member company of the Wisbech Roadways consortium.

VSE is planning to develop and manufacture a series of single-speed engines for stationary operation using Scania’s basic engines as the starting point. The engines will be used for generating electricity and driving pumps and compressors in machinery, for example in the mining industry and agriculture.

“The Brazilian market for stationary engines in these segments is estimated at 3,000 engines per year, so a successful partnership between Scania and VSE has major commercial potential,” says Robert Sobocki, Senior Vice President and head of Scania Engines.

In addition to supplying basic engines, Scania – which has more than 20 years of experience with ethanol-powered engines – will contribute its expertise in testing and evaluating the new technology.

Brazil has a large supply of raw materials such as sugar cane that are used in making alternative fuels that have very low climate impact and do not conflict with food production.

Vale Soluções em Energia is part of the Brazilian-based Vale Group, one of the world’s largest mining companies. VSE focuses on developing new technological solutions targeting the clean utilisation of coal as well as renewable fuels.

The memorandum between Scania and VSE was signed in the presence of Sweden’s Minister for Enterprise and Energy, Maud Olofsson, and her Brazilian counterpart, Minister of Mines and Energy Edson Lobão, who visited Södertälje today – among other things to learn more about how Scania is working to reduce the climate impact of its products.

For the first time Scania is featured in CDP’s Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). This index, a key component of CDP’s annual Nordic 200 Report, highlights the constituent companies within the Nordic 200 Index, which have displayed the most professional approach to corporate governance in respect of climate change disclosure practices. Companies are scored on their climate change disclosure and high scores indicate good internal data management and understanding of climate change related issues affecting the company.

“Low carbon intensity is of increasing importance for all industries. Our customers require products and services that enable them to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 generation. Scania meets these demands by providing fuel-efficient vehicles and engines that can run on renewable fuels, as well as services like training drivers in fuel efficient driving and maintaining vehicles in top shape,” says Scania’s CEO and President Leif Östling.

“Energy efficiency should be at the heart of every business since it affects the bottom line. At Scania every saved kWh counts, as indicated by a 40 percent reduction in energy use per vehicle produced over the past 10 years. The achievement this last year is a saving of no less than 3,200 tonnes of CO2,” concludes Leif Östling.

Paul Dickinson, Chief Executive of the Carbon Disclosure Project, commented: “Companies recognised in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index are rewarded for high quality responses to CDP, which demonstrate a good understanding of how climate change is and will continue to impact their business. Companies which control their risks today, manage their emissions and seize the opportunities to produce low carbon goods and services, will be the best placed to prosper in a low carbon economy of the future.”

CDLI provides an evaluation tool for institutional investors. It is collected by SIRP (Sustainable Investment Research Platform) at the Umeå School of Business. The index comprises the top scoring twenty of companies in the Nordic 200, based on analysis of the responses to CDP’s 2009 questionnaire, which focused on greenhouse gas emissions, emissions reduction targets and risks and opportunities associated with climate change.

Among the many jobs now provided at an all-inclusive, up-front price are all small, medium and large services.

“Since its launch earlier this year, our Fixed Price Repair initiative has rapidly established itself as a popular choice among operators nationwide,” comments James Armstrong, Aftersales Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited.  “That’s because with the promise of no surprises or hidden costs, our fixed price options have done much to make life easier.

“As well as widening the range we have adjusted the pricing of many jobs to be more competitive than ever and also have a number of special eye-catching offers running until the end of the year (see table below).  Furthermore, it’s not just the current Scania P, G and R series that are covered; 3 and 4 series Scania trucks and buses and coaches also form part of the programme.”

“The agreement opens the way for sales of about 1,000 new trucks per year,” says Urban Erdtman, Executive Vice President and Head of Scania Sales and Services Management.

According to the agreement, transport companies that act under the DHL PartnerStore programme are guaranteed access to trucks that meet DHL’s requirements and needs, for example in terms of the vehicles’ cargo capacity, equipment level and environmental performance.

“With Scania as their supplier, DHL’s transport operators will gain access to a comprehensive, cross-border range of services that will guarantee the best possible transport economy and profitability,” Mr Erdtman says.

The delivery agreement is available to the hauliers that DHL relies on for transport services in Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Portugal and Italy. In Great Britain, a separate agreement also applies to purchases of trucks for DHL’s own fleet.

The range of standardised specifications includes distribution trucks featuring 9-litre engines and tractor units with 13-litre engines, all meeting Euro 5 emission standards.

DHL is one of the leading companies in international express deliveries, road transport and air freight services, as well as in maritime cargo and logistics solutions.

The agreement with DHL is being made by Scania’s corporate International Fleet Sales unit. This unit focuses on international and cross-border fleet sales, global account management and the coordination of added value service offerings from the Scania distribution network. By combining these resources, Scania can develop consistent and comprehensive solutions for its global customers.

“We believe that the downturn has levelled off, even if the activity level remains low among our customers,” said Leif Östling, President and CEO of Scania.

“We are working hard to reduce our costs in response to weak demand, but at the same time we are preparing for the next upturn phase. Today’s launch will further strengthen our product range. Together with continued streamlining of Scania’s production system and service network, this will provide a great opportunity for strong and profitable growth when the market eventually turns around,” Mr Östling said.

“The strong focus on costs and cash flow will lay the groundwork for a more efficient organisation going forward. Among other things, the experiences from our four-day week in the European organisation will contribute to more efficient working methods in the future. Implementing the principles for continuous improvements – Scania Production System (SPS) – will result in increased productivity at the offices as well as within the sales and services network.”

“We are increasing our production compared to the second quarter, but at the same time the third quarter is seasonally weak due to holiday periods in many markets,” said Jan Ytterberg, Scania’s Chief Financial Officer.

With the support of this agreement, the workshops and dealers within Scania’s global service network will be fully authorised to carry out professional service on SAF-Holland trailer axle components. The agreement covers such aspects as logistics, warranty handling, workshop procedures, special tools, help desk and training of workshop technicians.

“I’m confident that this agreement with SAF-Holland will enable us to give an even better service to our customers. Uptime and peace of mind are the keystones for our customers. Our strategy is to focus on our customers productivity and what adds value for them; this agreement is another step in that direction,” said Anders Gustafsson, Senior Vice President, Service Operations at Scania.

“Fuel is a major consideration for us as the ‘floatliner’ type of glass trailers we mostly haul are rearward weight biased and have a large cab-to-trailer gap – two factors which are sure to impact upon fuel consumption,” comments Nijman Zeetank Operations Manager, Bill Owen.

“We are therefore delighted to be achieving the same level of performance at 480hp and Euro 4 as we previously did at 420hp and Euro 3.  Our fuel consumption figures have been proven over an extended period and I believe this success is due in part to Scania’s engineering expertise and partly to the quality of the training provided by Haydock Commercials Limited.”

As the specialist sheet glass transport arm of NSG Group, Nijman Zeetank is involved the movement of Pilkington branded products.  The recent introduction of a European service led the company to specify Scania Highline cabs for its new fleet.  “The Highline is very much our drivers’ cab of choice,” says Bill Owen.  “Our runs into Europe can see drivers away for up to eight or nine days at a time and it is therefore important that they have a high standard of living accommodation.

“As a consequence we have an extremely low staff turnover rate, which is a major benefit to our operation and supports our investment in Scania’s product and driver training over the longer term.”