Scania wins record 2,500-truck order
Scania has won a record order from a consortium of UK-based truck operators: the 2500-strong order includes 100 battery-electric tractor units which will be among the first of their kind to hit UK roads when they arrive at the end of this year.
Consortium Purchasing, which consists of Culina Group, WS Group and AW Jenkinson Group companies, has ordered 2,500 trucks in total, with 2,250 internal-combustion engine trucks for the UK and 150 for the Consortium’s German and Dutch operations. The majority of the internal-combustion trucks will have the latest Scania Super 13-litre diesel-engine drivetrain, while the final 100 vehicles will be among the first Scania battery-electric regional-haul 4×2 tractor units to be used on UK roads.
Each vehicle will be supported by a three-year full repair and maintenance contract, with some trucks being funded through Scania Financial Services.
Culina Group took over Eddie Stobart parent GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions in 2021 to create what was reported to be the UK’s largest logistics provider, with a combined fleet strength of over 5,500 vehicles and an annual turnover exceeding £2.2 billion.
Christian Levin, chief executive officer for Scania AB, said: “Scania has had a close and successful relationship with Culina Group, WS Group and AW Jenkinson Group for many years.
“This is a significant deal that marks a milestone on our continued journey towards sustainable transport.”
William Stobart, deputy CEO of 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.”
Chris Newitt, managing director, Scania UK, said: “I would like to thank the Consortium Purchasing board for giving us the opportunity to continue our great relationship.
“It’s testament to the strength between the two organisations that we can make this announcement, but also, to those involved in making it possible over the many years that this deal is built upon.”
Vincente Connolly, sales director of Scania UK, said: “I’m absolutely delighted to get a deal of this magnitude over the line, as it recognises the long-standing partnership, we have with Culina Group, WS Group and AW Jenkinson Group.
“An order of this nature showcases, not only, the quality of Scania’s products and aftersales service, but also the people who have and will make this deal a reality.”
This is one of the largest European and battery-electric vehicle orders to be completed over one calendar year by Scania. The trucks will be delivered to the Consortium Purchasing Group in batches of 500 vehicles per quarter.
