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NETWORK SCANIA CNG FIRST FOR THE REGION / FAMCO UAE OPENS MIDDLE EAST’S FIRST VOLVO UPTIME CENTRE / BEE’AH LANDS REGION’S LARGEST WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
Scania and Al Shirawi score runway success
AL SHIRAWI ENTERPRISES TAPS INTO A NEW SEGMENT WITH NEW TRUCK
TRANSPORTATION Scania and Al Shirawi have supplied the region’s first ever Scania 10X4 chassis truck to Hog Technologies and Diversified Waterblasting FZ The special vehicle will be deployed on a special mission to maintain the runway at Dubai Airport, one of the largest airports in the world. Al Shirawi Enterprises said it supported Hog Technologies and Diversified Waterblasting FZE to specify the perfect truck that would be well equipped to take on the intensive highways and airport runways clean-up missions it will be used for.
The 10x4 New Truck Generation truck has been assembled with the Stripe Hog SH24.0, a water blasting and recovery system. The Stripe Hog SH24.0 designed for either asphalt or concrete air fields and roadways for paint and thermoplastic removal, surface preparation, road retexturing, hydraulic spill clean-up and the removal of rubber deposits from the airport runways.
“The approach and the support of Al Shirawi during negotiations was really unique especially regarding the technical details of the Scania 10x4 chassis,” said Sabrina Lobo, Strategic growth Manager at Hog Technologies. She further explained: “Our US factory did ask a lot of technical questions and Al Shirawi Enterprises along with Scania were able to answer them all quickly and accurately. We asked for a very special chassis configuration and Scania did give us exactly what we need. “Al Shirawi and Scania were very flexible in the shipping arrangements as well, the chassis had to be shipped to the US first and thereafter to Dubai after mounting the equipment. As far as the vehicle is concerned, it is excellent and exactly as per our requirements and is the Scania New Truck Generation (NTG). Now we are waiting to put it to its real job ie Airport Runway Thani Al Shirawi, Executive Director, Al Shirawi Enterprises LLC, Dubai, said his company was excited to be involved in the creation of the truck specification.
SAUDI ARABIA WILL BE PRIMARY FOCUS FOR 2020 AFTER A YEAR OF TRANSITION, SAYS UD TRUCKS’ MOURA HEDNA
TRUCKS Firm commits to raising standards of customer service to ‘even higher levels’ in 2020 Al Futtaim Auto & Machinery Co. (Famco UAE) has launched the Middle East’s first Uptime Centre supported by Volvo as it “looks to raise standards of customer service to even higher levels in 2020.”
According to the company, Volvo Trucks and Volvo Construction Equipment owners will now benefit from upgraded standards of support at the Famco UAE. workshop facility in Dubai Investment Park.
The facility features technical bays to ensure efficient servicing and unplanned repairs are dealt with in an efficient manner.
Fleet and equipment owners will also be able to get advice and access to fleet management systems which will enable designated uptime bays, updated workflows, and provide better managed access to Genuine Volvo Parts and specialised technicians. For truck owners, the Dynafleet fleet management system provides constant updates on a vehicle’s performance, making it possible to pinpoint critical data and take prompt action to reduced costs, improve vehicle utilisation and allow for the quick re-deployment of assets, explained Famco UAE. At the same time, equipment operators can use the CareTrack advanced telematics service which allows machine problems to be caught before they occur, while also improving technical response time and downtime resolution speed. “Our customers are central to everything we do, so it was a logical decision for us to enhance our services by establishing the Middle East’s first Uptime Centre,” said Vladimir Knezevic, managing director, Famco UAE. “This will allow us to better support our partners, providing further reassurance that when they choose a Volvo truck or machine, they are actively prioritising increased uptime and maximising profit, whilst reducing downtime and any negative impact on their investments.” FAMCO UAE OPENS MIDDLE EAST’S FIRST VOLVO UPTIME CENTRE
WASTE MANAGEMENT UAE-based sustainability services provider, Bee’ah has announced that it has been appointed as the waste management partner for Egypt’s new Administrative Capital. One of the largest urban development projects in the world, Egypt’s Administrative Capital is part of a broader objective to double the country’s urban space from seven per cent to 14 per cent, through road projects and 14 new cities by 2052. Under the terms of the submitted bid, Bee’ah will provide its solutions to the 714 million sqm capital that will house an anticipated population of 6.5 million and 21 residential areas. To achieve an 80 percent waste diversion rate in the city, Bee’ah said it had devised an integrated approach to environmental management for the new capital by bringing the best of sustainable practices in waste management and technologies to enable a circular economy for Egypt and reduce dependency on landfills. HE Salim bin Mohamed Al Owais, chairman of the Board of Directors at Bee’ah, said: “This significant achievement for Bee’ah is a testament of its rapid evolution in the past 12 years and a forwardthinking innovative spirit that drives Bee’ah towards excellence.”
“We are delighted to be awarded the largest waste management contract in the Middle East, and are keen to take our ambitions global.
As sustainability imperatives become top on the agenda for governments, businesses and communities, Bee’ah will continue to drive our vision of to be a pioneer of sustainable quality of life in the Middle East and beyond,” he added.
As part of a waste management strategy for the new city, the Administrative Capital has developed a Green City mandate, through Bee’ah’s integrated waste management systems. Bee’ah will also encourage community participation in residential recycling through awareness programmes.
Under the Smart City objectives, Bee’ah will launch a mobile application for residents to access information and avail waste-related services. To meet the Administrative Capital’s Happy City objectives, Bee’ah will strive for customer satisfaction by continuously improving services, providing 24/7 customer service support and launch behavioural reward programmes that encourage recycling, the company said in a statement.
Commenting on the win, HE Khalid Al Huraimel, Group CEO of Bee’ah, said: “We are delighted to be working on such an ambitious and forwardthinking project. This project marks the next phase of Bee’ah’s expansion as a global player, from waste management and renewable energy to sustainable transportation and green buildings.”
FREIGHT UPS has launched a significant upgrade to its shipping website, www.ups.com, by making the process of creating an international shipment smarter and easier for its small and medium business (SMB) customers in 116 countries, including 36 countries in the Indian subcontinent, Middle East and Africa (ISMEA). “With SMEs contributing over 40% of GDP in emerging economies, there is no doubt about the huge potential this sizable and fast-growing segment possesses,” said Jean-Francois Condamine, President, High Growth and Emerging Markets at UPS. He added: “At UPS, we are committed to enabling and supporting their growth. By making the shipping process more intuitive, we want to show businesses – especially smaller ones – that selling across borders can be as straightforward as shipping at home. “Our smart upgrade is designed to help businesses competing in today’s ever-growing online markets avoid surprises that can jeopardize a sale, or a customer relationship.” UPS SIMPLIFIES REGIONAL ORDERING
ASTON MARTIN ENTERS MOROCCO WITH GLOBAL BRITISH MOTORS CARS Aston Martin is preparing to open its first-ever dealership in Morocco after securing a deal with Bugshan Maroc.
The venerable British brand will be represented by its Moroccan partner’s subsidiary Global British Motors.
The formal entry into the North African country demonstrates how Aston Martin is enhancing its dealer network throughout the territory and the nearby Middle East. Once opened, Morocco will be the 14th country in the MENA region to have a dealer for the luxury car brand.
Global British Motors is creating a 400m² showroom for the marque’s full range of Second Century models; including its all-new and muchanticipated SUV, the DBX. Planned to open in the second quarter of 2020 in Résidence Rio, Boulevard Sidi Abderrahmane, Casablanca, the new dealership will be based on Aston Martin’s latest CI design. “Expanding our network into Morocco has been in the planning for some time and we are pleased to have found the right partner in Global British Motors. The regional expansion comes at a key moment in time, following the launch of arguably one of the most important models in our history,” said Dan Balmer, President, Aston Martin Lagonda Middle East, North Africa & Turkey. “We are proud to be opening Aston Martin Lagonda’s first dealership in North Africa here in Casablanca, in a very exclusive location on Boulevard Sidi Abderrahmane,” added Ahmed Kseibati, General Manager of Global British Motors.
MANUFACTURERS The launch of the latest heavy-duty Quester, a ‘series of major fleet deals’ and the securing of a new retail partner in Saudi Arabia helped UD Trucks strengthen its foothold in the Middle East, East and North Africa (MEENA) region in 2019, the Japanese company has revealed.
Described as another positive year despite ‘extremely challenging economic conditions’, the Volvo Group-owned Japanese brand said in a statement that it recorded sales increases in a number of key markets, in particular the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Oman. The company said that Saudi Arabia will be a major focus in 2020 after “was very much a year of transition for UD Trucks in Saudi Arabia”.
UD Trucks announced in December 2019 that it had appointed Volvo Trucks’ representative Zahid Tractor as its new exclusive importer and distributor in the county following a ‘mutual agreement’ to terminate its long-standing collaboration with Rolaco Group. “With the start of this exciting collaboration between the two companies, and underpinned by the ambition and professionalism of Zahid Tractor, 2020 is set to be an excellent year for the brand as it seeks to continue its growth and take customer satisfaction to a higher level,” said the company in its latest update. KSA THE FOCUS FOR UD TRUCKS AFTER NEW DISTI DEAL IS SECURED
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FLEET DHL Global Forwarding has been recognised by Top Employer Institute for its development of staff in Iraq, Kuwait, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. The air, ocean and road freight service provider has been certified with a Top Employer 2020 award for its achievement in implementing best practices, “focused on fostering a positive work environment and encouraging its employees’ personal and professional development.”
“I’m a huge believer that anything is possible with a strong team. We love our people and they are passionately driving our business growth. As our best assets, they form the cornerstone of our success. By building a motivated and well-engaged team with the right skill sets, values and winning mindsets, we can count on them to deliver their best for our customers.” said Amadou Diallo, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Middle East and Africa. According to DHL, the HR Best Practice Survey conducted by the Top Employers Institute identifies companies demonstrating a continuous commitment to empowering their employees for a better world of work. Areas covered include: talent strategy, talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, leadership development and culture.
Eva Mattheeussen, Head of Human Resources, DHL Global Forwarding Middle East and Africa added: “This is an important milestone for us because it recognises what we’ve achieved in the Middle East, and proves that we are on the right track.” EMPLOYER AWARD FORWARDED TO DHL
ET SAYS IT RAMPED UP UAE SPENDING IN 2019
FLEET Emirates Transport (ET) has announced that it completed 10 infrastructure projects across the UAE in 2019. The projects include the construction of new buildings and the expansion and upgrade of several buildings in various locations in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai. Feryal Tawakul, the executive director of support services, explained that these developments were undertaken to support the growing business activities and operations of ET, mainly in the transport and auto services sectors. “The infrastructure projects are in line with ET’s development efforts to upgrade the services provided, according to the highest international standards, by implementing the requirements of its various branches, in line with current needs and expected future growth, as well as meeting the growing needs of the customer base, improving performance and
operational efficiency in existing locations,” said Tawakul.
He stated that the projects were completed in compliance with the requirements of Abu Dhabi’s Estidama One Pearl rating. The move is said to reaffirm ET’s keenness to apply its sustainable growth values.
NEW PAGANI STUDIO A REGIONAL ‘FIRST’
MANUFACTURERS Italian luxury hypercar manufacturer Pagani Automobili has extended its presence in the Middle East with the opening of its first personalisation studio in the region. The company said the new outpost offers an ‘immersive’ brand experience. Visitors to the new office will also be able to see the new limited edition Pagani Huayra Roadster BC, with a starting price of $3.35 million, for the first time.
The new Pagani Brand Center is located in the Dubai Design District, more commonly home to leading hi-tech companies, designers and luxury brands. The unique space features
the handcrafted signature Pagani furniture and details and makes “the personal commissioning that define the Pagani brand even more immersive and special,” said the company in a statement. Pagani customers are able to experience a wide selection of exclusive materials, colours, trims and fabrics that can be used on Pagani cars, “cocooned in a quintessential Italian atmosphere where the aroma of the most exclusive Pagani leather will be mixed with that of coffee blends of a typical Italian espresso.” Digital visualisation tools allow customers to see in real-time their very own specification. Pagani product experts guide the client through this unique journey and support him with their deep knowledge about the Pagani products. “The Pagani brand has a deep connection with clients in this region, a key territory for our company, and opening this regional brand office symbolises our commitment to our loyal clients here and new clients to come,” said Horacio Pagani, chief designer – Pagani Automobili. “The development of a strong factory presence as well as a dealer and aftersales network is always our mission, with the goal of providing our loyal customers with the best customer experience.”
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LAUNCHES MAN TRUCK & BUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST NEW TRUCK GENERATION IN TWO DECADES
FLEET FUEL SAVINGS UP TO 8 PERCENT
A new MAN for a new generation
MAN TRUCK & BUS ON ITS MAN TRUCK GENERATION
MAN Truck & Bus introduced a completely newly developed truck generation for the first time in 20 years in February.
The company says the development of the new range has been oriented towards the changing requirements of the transportation industry and claims it sets new standards for – among other things – assistance systems, driver orientation and digital networking. Like its competitors – including TRATON stablemate Scania – the new truck generation represents the development of the company from vehicle manufacturer to a provider of ‘intelligent and sustainable transport’ solutions. Headlining features include fuel savings of up to eight percent, enabling the new MAN Truck Generation to achieve significant reductions in CO2. Meanwhile, the newly developed turn assist system helps to prevent serious accidents in urban traffic (a feature it says is coming four years before the legally prescribed introduction.) A lane change assistant also warns the driver of vehicles in the next lanes.
During the presentation, MAN went out of its way to demonstrate that it has involved customers and drivers in the development right from the beginning, so that their requirements could ‘consistently be made’ part of the new vehicle.
“We make our customers’ business easier, more efficient and thereby more successful. Simplifying business – this is our claim, our promise,” said Joachim Drees, chairman of the Executive Board at MAN Truck & Bus SE. “The new MAN Truck Generation allows us to fulfil this more comprehensively than ever before.” MAN’s new blockbuster is a sequel to the MAN TGA, which was premiered way back in 2000. That ruggedised hauler helped advance heavy duty truck design for construction applications. According to the company, not only does its new leading MAN follow suit, it also brings a new level of comfort, safety, efficiency, reliability, service as well as connectivity and digitalisation. In the launch notes, MAN says its new truck takes on the challenges of a transportation industry which is more diverse and complex than ever: “forecasts for the future indicate that fundamental transformation of
A NEW DIMENSION
The new versions of the MAN TGX, TGS, TGM or TGL feature the latest tech in assistance systems, driver orientation and digital networking. “The new truck generation thus represents the development of MAN Truck & Bus from vehicle manufacturer to a provider of intelligent and sustainable transport solutions. With fuel savings of up to eight percent, the new MAN Truck Generation achieves significant reductions in CO 2 . The newly developed turn assist helps to prevent serious accidents in urban traffic – four years before the legally prescribed introduction. The lane change assistant also warns the driver of vehicles in the next lanes. MAN has involved customers and drivers in the development of the new MAN Truck Generation from the beginning, so that their requirements could consistently be made part of the new vehicle,” said the firm in a statement. “Today, the requirements in all areas of the transportation industry are more diverse and complex than ever – forecasts for the future indicate that fundamental transformation of the industry is in “full gear”. This brings great challenges with it – the transport volume in the EU alone is to increase by an additional 40 percent in the next 20 years. At the same time, strict legal regulations are intended to reduce CO2 emissions by 15 percent by 2025 (with an additional reduction by 30 percent by 2030). To make matters worse, there is a growing shortage of drivers. According to current statistics, in Germany there will be a shortage of around 150,000 qualified professional drivers in the next two years alone. Additionally, increasingly comprehensive digitalisation across all logistics processes sets a fast pace for transport companies.” the industry is in “full gear”.
This brings great challenges with it – the transport volume in the EU alone is to increase by an additional 40 percent in the next 20 years. At the same time, strict legal regulations are intended to reduce CO2 emissions by 15 percent by 2025 (with an additional reduction by 30 percent by 2030), says MAN: “To make matters worse, there is a growing shortage of drivers. According to current statistics, in Germany there will be a shortage of around 150,000 qualified professional drivers in the next two years alone. Additionally, increasingly comprehensive digitalisation across all logistics processes sets a fast pace for transport companies.” Drees said that the latest MAN trucks represent its own answer to modern fleet challenges that may not have existed back at the turn of the century.
“Our customers expect us to provide them with answers to these questions, and rightly so,” said Drees. “For their sake, we need to be one step ahead of these changes with all their direct and indirect effects. This is a huge, but at the same time, extremely exciting task – it means that we need to think in different, new dimensions as the manufacturer of our products. We do this with our new truck generation.” This is why the new MAN truck generation offers everything which customers and drivers have always valued and expected from their MAN vehicles – only even better, the company claims.
The German giant says that it wants to take the burden off freight forwarders and drivers and make their daily work easier, despite increasingly complex framework conditions. In doing so, MAN has focussed on four core topics: the driver in their work place, the vehicle’s efficiency and its reliable usability, as well as the strong and competent partnership for customers. In order to optimise the work place in the truck and to adjust it to better meet the daily requirements of the driver, their performance and motivation need to be placed at the forefront: “After all, the decisive building blocks for a transport company’s economic success are the commitment and satisfaction of drivers.” This time around MAN has drawn on the expertise and feedback of drivers and business people throughout the entire development process. The new MAN truck generation has been designed with user
friendliness, optimum ergonomics, operation in mind making it a more intuitive and reliable ride; allowing for networking with digital devices and applications and, last but not least, providing optimum space, a well-thoughtout storage concept and perfect sleeping comfort – all this geared towards needs which were determined based on experience.” Modern assistance systems such as the newly developed turn assist, the traffic jam assistant as well as lane change assist also reduce the strain on the driver and ensure increased safety in road traffic. Beneath the driver, the Euro 6d engine range, which was introduced back in 2019, is now at its full efficiency with the new generation.
According to MAN, it has been able to perfect the interplay of the units with
We need to think in different, new dimensions... We do this with our new truck generation”
additional, newly developed consumptionreducing driveline and software components provides the future series with a ‘trailblazing’ level of efficiency: “In this way, the new MAN Truck Generation saves up to eight percent of fuel compared to the Euro 6c predecessor version in classic long-haul transport applications, and thus achieves a clear reduction in CO2,” it claims.
The improved aerodynamics of the new vehicle design also play their part in this reduction, says MAN. The company is offering enhanced practice-oriented training and instruction options with digital applications, “in order to support drivers in even more efficient driving methods.”
The trucks themselves Sensibly, MAN Truck & Bus is building
MODULAR DESIGN
Every transport task has its specific challenges. A truck in international long-haul transport must offer not only high fuel efficiency and ergonomic operating logic for relaxed and fatigue-free driving, but also provide a suitable concept for resting and the sleep area. This enables drivers to regenerate optimally during breaks, because only when they are fully rested can they retain concentration to steer their truck through traffic in a safe and environmentally friendly way. Assistance systems, such as semi-automated driving in traffic jams or the turn assist feature, provide additional support. Safety is key for operators not only in long-haul operations, on construction sites and in distribution networks.
Good visibility and optimum display of important driving information are essential in urban driving situations and on tight construction sites or when manoeuvring around tricky delivery locations. The ergonomics of frequently entering and exiting the cab, as is part of the daily work routine in urban distribution transport or when operating municipal services, is another key aspect. It is also important to choose the right body for the transport task at hand, for
14 MARCH 2020 which the vehicle chassis must offer the optimum technical and electronic interfaces – whether it be a three-way tipper, a rolloff skip loader, a refrigerated body, a refuse collector vehicle or a timber transporter. Not least, appropriate driveline design is key in ensuring that the driver and vehicle can handle the transport task efficiently and in accordance with the assignment. So as to offer the optimum solution every time, MAN has designed its new product range in modular form to meet the diverse requirements of the different transport sectors and tasks faced. on the tried and tested, and mixing it with improvements. You still have a familiar model series line-up, for instance. Longhaul and heavy-duty transport jobs are still catered for by MAN TGX models. They remain recognisable by their wide, long and high cabs. Furthermore, buyers will again have a choice of three engine series offering a range of power outputs. the top-of-therange MAN D38 can be rigged up to 640 hp; the mid-range MAN D26 from 430 hp to 510 hp; or for light long-haul transport the MAN D15 from 330 to 400 hp.
Alongside classic 4x2 and 6x2 semitrailer tractors and chassis units, the 6x4 and 8x4 variants are also still available for the TGX, as they are a popular choice for heavyduty transport operations. Although the 4x2 semi-trailer tractor can optionally be ordered with MAN HydroDrive, its hydrostatic front-axle drive providing additional traction on unpaved surfaces. With this diversity of options, the MAN TGX covers a range from 18t to 41t gross vehicle weight (GVW). For heavy-duty applications, a 250t gross train weight is possible.
The new MAN TGS is targeted as before on the heavy-duty construction vehicle, distribution and municipal services sectors. This model series is characterised by narrow cabs, because in typical applications both low unladen weight and good visibility are key. In terms of power units, MAN offers the TGS with the D26 or D15 engine, covering a broad power range from 330 to 510 hp. “The wide range of variants also makes the MAN TGS the king among the lions when it comes to drive configurations,” says the company.
Whether the 4x2 and 6x2 as semitrailer tractors or chassis units, the classic 6x4, 8x2 and 8x4 for a wide variety of sectors, or the specialist all-wheel drive rigs for rough terrain configured as 4x4, 6x6, 8x6 or 8x8. If the vehicle is mainly driven on paved roads, and additional traction is only occasionally required, MAN HydroDrive can be combined with a 2, 3- or 4-axle MAN TGS. Featuring such a variety of set-ups, the gross vehicle weight of the new MAN TGS ranges from 18 to 41 tonnes.
The light and medium tonnage ranges in the new truck generation are again covered by the MAN TGL and MAN TGM. There is a choice of four new narrow cabs: short, long, high with a bed, and the crew cab. The crew cab is used in the construction industry, by municipal service providers, as well as
FROM CUSTOMER TO PRODUCT
To find out how the ideal work place and living space in a truck should be designed first hand, the MAN developers presented over 700 drivers (including during visits to truck stops and service stations) with different prototype solutions. The feedback from the professionals and their personal wishes went directly into the new series.
Additionally, MAN invited 300 national and international customers from a total of 16 countries to Munich, in order to define the most important requirements for a new vehicle with them in workshops. The developers compared this diverse input with the feedback from the driver interviews, and implemented the resulting core ideas into the numerous innovative features of the new MAN truck generation. At the same time, MAN is continuously developing the performance of its Sales and After Sales areas further. Based on over 50,000 personal customer surveys a year, new services and products were created which help the customer to optimally utilise their new MAN TGX, TGS, TGM or TGL.
by emergency services. With its 4-cylinder version of the D08 engine, the new TGL covers a range from 7.5 to 12 tonnes. If that unit’s 160 to 220 hp power range is not sufficient, the TGL can also be equipped with the 6-cylinder 250 hp D08 engine. That is also the basic power unit for the MAN TGM range, which extends up to a 320 hp 6-cylinder D08. The tonnage range of the new MAN TGM takes up where the new MAN TGL stops, extending from 12t, 15t and 18t to 26t gross vehicle weight (GVW). While the MAN TGL is available exclusively in 4x2 versions, the MAN TGM also offers 6x2, 6x4 and 4x4 wheel configurations, which makes it attractive not only for medium-heavy overland distribution transport and urban logistics but also for many applications in construction,
SIMPLYIFYING BUSINESS Joachim Drees, chairman of the Executive Board at MAN Truck & Bus SE said the company wants to make its customers’ businesses easier, more efficient and “thereby more successful.”
FLEET ADVICE MAN sought out customers and drivers to help development right from the beginning,
municipal services and fire-fighting. Comprehensive product improvements for components and in the areas of maintenance and service reduce service life costs. Likewise, the new MAN truck generation offers significant payload advantages for weight-sensitive application sectors. How ‘good’ a truck is when it is in use largely depends on how efficiently and easily it fulfils its transport task. An important parameter here is reliability.
MAN says: “Endeavours to make the tried and true even better with the new truck generation, in order to ensure the long-standing product quality (which is repeatedly confirmed in the TÜV report) for the future as well. Take for example the newly developed, simplified, powerful and future-proof electronics architecture,
It unites triedand-true virtues with developments which are futureoriented”
which will significantly improve and expand the functionalities of the trucks.” Additionally, a comprehensively developed, digitalised maintenance management system reduces operating costs and ensures maximum availability of the new MAN TG vehicles. Fleet management and drivers are supported through numerous digital functionalities and services.
At the same time as the new truck generation, MAN is introducing a new consultation and offer system which is entirely oriented towards the needs of the customer. It follows a product logic which is consistently oriented towards the application profile. It says this allows for a new MAN TGX, TGS, TGM or TGL to be put together into a truck that fits the exact transport task, using comprehensively adjustable and
flexible configuration options. This includes individually coordinated services from maintenance, financing and digital services, “which make the truck a holistic, integrated transport solution – all this from a single source, with competent personal contact partners. Furthermore, MAN Individual provides a comprehensive portfolio of options to enhance the vehicle and make customer-specific adaptations ex-works.” In order for series production of the new MAN truck generation to be ready to go and to be able to simultaneously offer the previous models during the transition phase until the end of 2020, MAN has invested around 100 million euros at its Munich site alone. Up to 500 cabs from the comprehensive range of
IF IT’S NOT BROKE, DON’T FIX IT The TGX (pictured maintains its choice of cabin styles but others like the TGM have four new narrow cabs: short, long, high with a bed, and a crew cab.
the new MAN truck generation and the previous TG series are produced a day. Additional investment of 85 million euros went into the new cab paint shop of the main factory, which can now meet the increased output of cab construction without any problems. It is one of the most state of the art and environmentally friendly plants in Europe and another step on the way to a ‘green factory’, which MAN is dedicated to achieving. At the plant in Steyr, Austria where the TGL and TGM series continue to roll off the production line, a new and cutting-edge paint shop was also put into operation. All plastic attachment parts for the entire MAN production network will be exclusively processed there in the future. Alongside production, MAN also restructured its offer process with the launch of the new truck generation.
“At the centre of this is a fundamental change in method in product logic which manifests itself in new configuration processes and tools,” it notes. “When creating the offer, the core thought here is to place the individual transport task of the customer at the forefront. This results in a portfolio which is more closely aligned with the market and customers, with a completely integrated range of trucks, After Sales services, finance and digital services. The configuration and offer process is thereby not just much faster, but also provides a high level of flexibility when putting together the perfect tool for the customer’s transport task.”
THE NEW MAN TRUCK GENERATION – THE PROJECT IN NUMBERS
The introduction of the new MAN Truck Generation is the most ambitious project from the company in 20 years: • 12,000,000 working hours were spent as part of the project • 4,000,000 test kilometres driven up to market launch • 2,800,000 lines of software code • 167,000 working hours were put into the new vehicle design • Around 22,000 new item numbers were integrated into all departments • 3,000 cab colours are available as standard • 2,100 MAN employees were directly involved in the project • 8 cab sizes are available for the new MAN Truck Generation • Up to 8 percent less fuel consumption • 4 series: MAN TGX, TGS, TGM or TGL • 1 team: the 36,000 employees at MAN Truck & Bus
