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SALES MANAGER ROLES X 2 – Victoria / Queensland BLK is seeking highly experienced and motivated bus industry professionals for the exciting new challenge in representing BLK in the sales of our full range of Bus Products with a core focus on BEV and FCEV Chassis supported by locally manufactured Volgren bodies. BLK offer one of the most extensive range of vehicle line-ups on offer and we cater for all customer types. • Permanent full-time position • Excellent retainer, commission package and working conditions offered to the right candidate • Company Car/Vehicle Allowance, Phone and Laptop Impressive line-up of vehicle offerings to suit every customer; • FCEV / BEV 12.5m Chassis with Volgren low floor / school bus body • Diesel BLK extensive range – 6m – 14.5m low floor bus, coach, double deck options • European Chassis with BLK body options • FCEV / BEV mine spec and long-range luxury coaches and double deck options. NATIONAL AFTERSALES MANAGER X 1 – Victoria Based BLK is seeking highly experienced and motivated bus industry professionals for the exciting new challenge in representing BLK in the Aftersales of our full range of Bus Products, including our BEV and FCEV Chassis supported by locally manufactured Volgren bodies. The position will be responsible for supporting our Quality Managements Systems and ensuring Continuous Improvement directly between our customer and our Engineering Team. This is a Senior Management role within our business and will drive future development of our products. • Permanent full-time position • Excellent retainer, commission package and working conditions offered to the right candidate • Vehicle Allowance, Phone and Laptop • Training on New Energy Products Victoria / Queensland Call our Team on P 1300 287 377 W blkauto.com.au Please email your resume to careers@blkauto.com.au.
in manufacturing time and processes to provide an efficient and purpose-built quality product. Our collaboration has enabled us to change the way vehicles are designed for operations within Australia, we have spent the time gathering data with local operators to ensure our products will meet the flexible needs and better suit the transition to New Energy Products HYDROGEN FUEL CELL LOWFLOOR CITY BUS: (FCEV) HIGHLIGHTS: >450km design range per Hydrogen Fill* Ability to maintain heavy application on European driveline, steering, brakes, and Fuel Cell Technology using quality Toyota/ BATTERY ELECTRIC LOWFLOOR CITY >350km design range per Battery Charge* European driveline, steering, brakes , and Powerful and proven Dana TM4 direct drive Reliable LFP Battery technology , supplied by the World’s leading traction battery supplier About both: Locally Support Product + product & maintenance training provided by BLK Auto. *Vehicle design range provided under test conditions, Fill and charge times are dependent upon fuelling and charging equipment under normal operating conditions. New FCEV and BEV Chassis Designed Design.EnduraOptimuswithconjunctioninVolgren’sandBody Call our Team on P 1300 287 377 W blkauto.com.auContactBenKiddle 0499 568 319 or sales@blkauto.com.au
TEN YEARS AND COUNTING We are excited to have tracked down our first ever bus sold on Australian shores! Pictured with the latest model of the D7, this 28-seater still performs brilliantly for its original owner, the Royal Life Saving Aquatic Academy that operates in Seven Hills, TheSydney.bus transports over 3,000 local school students each year to the aquatic centre and back to ensure they all receive adequate swimming lessons. If you would like to see what the new D7 can do for your business, please call us on 1800 Yutong (1800 988 664)! Yutong Bus t 1800 Yutong(988664) e sales@yutong.com.au 1800 YUTONG
YUTONG CELEBRATES 10 YEARS IN AUSTRALIA TEN OF THE BEST What better way for VDI Yutong to mark 10 years of Yutong buses in Australia than to deliver ten of our market leading E12 electric buses to Kinetic for their Sunshine Coast and Cairns Packedoperations.with safety features, fast delivery, as well as a proven track record of efficiency and reliability, the E12 gives you an edge on your competition. yutong.com.auFLEET SALES Warren young 0459 910 262 NORTH NSW/SOUTH QLD Barry0427Henderson750885 NSW Glenn Davidson 0407 993 972 NORTH QLD David Green 0418 253 422 CONTACT ONE OF OUR SALESYUTONGTEAMTOLLFREE(988664)1800 YUTONG
The Volvo Group Australia’s ability to stay in touch with its local Queensland community and benefit them came to the fore during this year’s NAIDOC Week.
While the Australian industry has come a long way, newer companies make it feel like the nation is only at the very beginning of a transformative phase. Electric infrastructure groups like JET Charge is providing solutions that make the transition to zero-emissions fleets easier. Many may not yet know how JET Charge operates, making the story on page 34 even more important for the industry going forward. With all of this news filling the industry, enjoy our latest bulging edition of the gazine! everywhere
The striking artwork from page 30 makes for a novelty bus and coach option that is already becoming a hit with customers of Queensland operator Sunstate Charters, and it’s not difficult to see why.
The first in-person Bus & Coach Expo to be held since before COVID-19 first disrupted the sector is only months away, rapidly looming larger on the horizon, and people can’t be more ready forAsit. official media partners for the BusNSW Expo, our Showguide is jam-packed with the early mail on what exhibitors are planning to unveil in October, starting on page 43. This month’s latest releases and news stories sum up the busy time of year we’ve found ourselves in. The cover story on Bus Stop Sales, starting on page 22, is proof of the technological advances that are quickly coming to the Australian market. Bus Stop Sales’ new high-floor fully-electric coach is certainly creating a splash in local waters as it forges a path not yet covered by other electric low-floor coach offerings. noticed about the bus and coach sector is the neighbourhood feel among its members. It facilitates an encouraging environment where businesses can work together to shoot for the stars when it comes to the newest zero-emissions technology. This was on full display this month, as global manufacturer BLK Auto joined forces with many others, including the likes of body builders Volgren, Toyota, Cummins and Refire Technology, to unveil a new range of sustainable bus and coach options that range across both electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. The way these companies, who traditionally viewed each other as competitors, are working together to benefit the Australian industry on page 40 is another sign of the sector’s good nature.Thepartnerships bus and coach companies are striking in Australia aren’t just limited to business agreements.
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Global companies like Yutong are continuing to enjoy what the Australian market has to offer. Local operators are beginning to see the value of Yutong’s high-quality electric options, as seen by Kinetic ordering 10 of Yutong’s latest E12 models, take a look at page 37. But it’s not just the manufacturers who are pushing the limits and celebrating achievements. It was a pleasure this month to pay a visit to Victorian stalwart Dyson Group’s 70-year anniversary celebrations in Melbourne’s inner suburbs. With a rich history starting from just after the end of WWII, the way the Dyson family has built a bus and coach empire around rural and suburban Victoria is proof that the industry is currently thriving. Its anniversary, as can be seen on page 27, made for a satisfying night for many.
t’s that time of year again for the bus and coach industry. It feels like exciting new models and thrilling developments in technology are happening more often as 2022 passes the halfway mark. There’s a feeling of excitement bubbling under the surface with everyone I speak to in the industry.
Positive energy and amazing releases fill the industry as we head towards October’s Bus & Coach Expo
“One thing that I’ve immediately noticed about the bus and coach sector is the neighbourhood feel among its members”
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ABC August 2022 busnews.com.au8 FOLLOW US ONLINE AT: Facebook – facebook.com/ABCBusnews YouTube – bit.ly/busandcoachtv Twitter – twitter.com/ABCmag In the know 6. editorial | action everywhere Positive energy and amazing releases fill the industry ahead of the Expo 10. news | all aboard An overview of the latest Australasian and international bus and coach news that you need to know 21. bic column Driving considered policy and regulatory change together How can the entire industry influence upcoming regulatory reform? features 22. cover story | bus stop sales EVOLVING TO ELECTRIC Bus Stop Sales has been quietly working in the background to produce its latest range of electric bus and coach options. Now, it’s starting to bear fruit. 27. operator | dyson group 70 YEARS STRONG The Dyson Group recently celebrated its 70-year anniversary. After being founded in post-war Victoria, the operator is continuing to innovate. 30. feature| volvo group australia A SPECIAL CELEBRATION Volvo Group Australia was searching for a unique way of marking NAIDOC Week. Through a local operator and a talented artist, it found the perfect means. 34. feature| jet charge SORTING THROUGH ELECTRIC JETSOLUTIONSChargehas quickly emerged as a leading electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider. The company continues to focus on larger-scale depot transition challenges.
37. feature | yutong SUSTAINABLE CELEBRATIONS Yutong has already forged a strong legacy in its Australian operations. In its 10th year, it is continuing to produce more zeroemissions buses for local communities.
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“Thesays.opportunity to perform the same role in a manufacturing stronghold of NSW, while producing the latest generation battery-electric buses, is an exciting prospect that we wish to pursue.” trial in Melbourne.
It has also completed other projects, including the Delivering a Greener West sustainability program and the launch of Australia’s first-ever dementia-friendly forest and sensory trail in Woowookarung regional park in Ballarat.CDCCEO Nicholas Yap says that fulfilment of the agreement with Volvo and Volgren will provide multiple benefits across the community.
“Volgren is an intrinsic part of Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia’s manufacturing ecosystems, offering meaningful employment and training opportunities while helping to support the states transport industries with world-class, state-of-the-art buses,” Deiro
“This partnership touches on all of these important cornerstones while allowing us to unlock more potential from our St Marys location and provide upskilling opportunities for manufacturing workers in Western Sydney.”VolvoBus Australia general manager Mitchell Peden says the partnership could provide NSW with a strong resource to support the state’s growing requirement for zero-emission buses.
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“The NSW government’s aim to transition the entire Transport for New South Wales fleet to zero-emission buses by 2047 is a worthy and
“CDC has a longstanding commitment to implementing the latest green technologies to our bus fleets, as demonstrated by our hybrid buses and upcoming battery-electric and hydrogen-powered bus ventures,” Yap“We’vesays. also worked to enhance the communities in which we operate through the provision of meaningful work opportunities, while working with our valued partners and suppliers to create and realise opportunities.
Volgren CEO Thiago Deiro says the partnership presents an excellent opportunity to boost the production of zero-emission transport and strengthen the manufacturing skills base in NSW.
AND VOLGREN THREE MAJOR PLAYERS in Australian public transport are exploring the possibility of a partnership to build zero-emission buses in Western Sydney.
ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC), which runs public bus and charter services in several regional and metropolitan locations across the country, has announced plans to join forces with Volvo Bus Australia and Volgren to explore the establishment of a manufacturing facility at CDC’s wholly-owned St Marys depot in Western Sydney to build battery-electric buses.Theproposed facility has the potential to help to increase the supply of locally-manufactured zero-emission buses for all bus operators, supporting the New South Wales government’s plan to transition the state’s entire bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2047, and to help achieve federal net-zero emissions byThe2050.plan would also bring benefits to a long-standing manufacturing region of Australia, with the potential to create local apprenticeships, jobs and skills growth in emerging green vehicle technologies in Western Sydney and across New South Wales. It could also result in an increased quantity of local supply chain content, boosting the long-term availability of zero-emission buses for the Australian market.Thepartnership has worked together on other projects to reduce vehicle emissions, including the assembly of the largest hybrid bus fleet in Australia for CDC and an upcoming electric bus ambitious undertaking which we seek to support as much as possible,” Peden says.“Whilst this project helps to showcase the ability to assemble our Volvo BZL Electric chassis in Australia to meet the needs of various state governments, achieving this outcome requires a significant change to the manufacturing ecosystem and long-term commitments to pooling knowledge and resources and upskilling workforces.“VolvoBus has worked closely and successfully with CDC and Volgren in the past and we are committed to negotiating a workable solution to help NSW achieve their target.”
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“Everybody we have spoken with in both levels of government have been very supportive of the concept but, as you can imagine, there are some challenges to overcome in the current regulatory framework, given how unique the service is in Australia.”
“While we are grateful to draw upon a pool of experienced and dedicated volunteer drivers, there are overheads such as fuel and vehicle upkeep costs that we cannot sustain ourselves on a permanent basis,” Wilson says.
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“The concept was born after we operated our buses in the City for Brisbane Open House in October 2019,” Wilson says. “It was here that we realised there is considerable demand for such a regular service as a lot of our passengers just came along for our buses, without taking part in the event that we were running.”
QOCS has restored first-ever Heritage Loop service in the Brisbane CBD. The service operated free to the public on the existing Brisbane City Council ‘City Loop’ routes 40 and 50. All journeys started and ended at King George Square outside City Hall on a 15-minute frequency between the hours of 10.00am and 2.00pm. QOCS says the inaugural service proved very popular with a total of 651 people carried across 48 trips. Having identified a gap in the city’s transport network on weekends as well the social and economic benefits of a regular vintage bus service, QOCS president Nick Wilson says it has been working closely with Brisbane City Council and TransLink (a division of the Queensland government) since July 2021 to operate the Heritage Loop regularly.
While the concept is unique from a domestic perspective, it is not uncommon to see vintage buses operating to the public overseas. In fact, earlier this year, 60-year-old Routemaster buses operated for the public on various routes in England to generate funds for charity. As a charitable organisation with limited resources, QOCS is currently in discussions with Brisbane City Council to secure funding for a permanent service operating one weekend a month.
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“This is great news for us and I’m proud of our team’s partnership with Transperth and service to the local community,” Agati“Transdevsays. brings global innovation and experience in zero emission bus operations with local know-how to all our Australian and New Zealand operations.”
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was recognition of the continued great work of the local WA team and serves as further evidence of Transdev’s expertise in bus operations across Australasia.
FREE FARES Bus commuters from the American city of Denver, Colorado will now be able to hop on a bus or train for free for the entire month of August. Transport agencies across the city are offering free bus fares for commuters for the whole month as part of its Zero Fare Better Air initiative. The incentive follows on from a recently passed state law that provides grant programs to cover free transit during high ozone months.
Transdev WA managing director Bob Parton says he’s proud of his local team of 800 people who run more than 400 buses.“Asa major employer, I want to thank all our people and this news gives them, their families and their communities long-term certainty.”
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The news follows Transdev’s recent wins of Transdev John Holland NSW Region Nine bus contract incorporating Sydney’s CBD to the eastern beaches, Brisbane’s eastern suburban bus contract extension and the successful New Zealand launch of the Airport Express in Wellington.Transdev Australasia chief executive Luke Agati says the 10-year renewal
PRISON BUS A well-known player from America’s National Football League (NFL) has recently found a unique way to spend his off-season. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew is getting out of his comfort zone before the next NFL season kicks off on September 9, spending the summer living in a renovated inmate transport vehicle that he bought and customised. With candles, records and a lava lamp on board, it’s certainly unique preparation.
THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN government has announced Transdev as the successful recipient of a tender to continue operating its Transperth Fremantle and Rockingham-Mandurah busTheservices.public transport operator has run the services since 1996, with the new $1.3 billion contracts coming into effect from October 2 this year. The 10-year contracts will ensure more permanent, full-time employment is made available to bus drivers.
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OPERATOR TRANSIT SYSTEMS is continuing to grow Australia’s largest electric bus fleet, adding another 19 battery electric vehicles to the New South Wales fleet.
While Transit continues to operate battery electric (BEV) buses will bring its Australian electric fleet up from 39 to 58 buses.Transit Systems has worked with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) as well as key industry partners including Zenobe and Transgrid, to deliver the largest fleet and depot electrification in Australia.
The 19 new battery electric buses include 10 368kW Nexport buses and nine 422kW Yutong buses. Within the coming weeks, the Leichhardt depot supporting
The addition happens as Transit Systems edges closer to the completion of its world-first charging infrastructure facility at its Leichhardt depot.
infrastructure will be fully commissioned including 43 battery electric bus chargers, a 388kWp solar PV on the roof, an on-site battery storage system and market-leading smart charging software to manage fleets. The Leichhardt depot will also include innovative smart charging strategies that will reduce grid impact and guarantee fully charged buses.
The current interim timetable has been in place since August 2021. Transport Canberra says it still provides a good level of frequency on most services, with rapid buses running at least every 15 minutes or better on weekdays during peak periods. However, returning to high frequency services is a key priority for Canberra’s public transport recovery and the ACT government is ramping up recruitment as part of working towards this.
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“We want to strengthen public transport service frequency but to do that reliably during the pandemic we need to grow a bigger and more flexible workforce.“Ifyou’ve ever considered becoming a bus driver and helping Canberrans get where they need to go, Transport Canberra wants to hear from you.”
“We’ve already recruited 33 drivers this year and we’re aiming to recruit a further 60 drivers by December”
THE ACT GOVERNMENT is ramping up recruitment for more bus drivers as part of planning to increase the frequency of public transport services, whilst grappling with continuing COVID-19 workforce“COVID-19impacts.ishaving a significant impact on public transport networks across the world, with reliability and service levels under pressure, as we continue to see more staff taking sick leave and carers leave,” ACT transport minister Chris Steel says.
“The current wave of COVID-19 is continuing to have an impact on staff with an average of 93 drivers on personal leave on any given weekday over the past four weeks and this could increase in the weeks ahead,” deputy director general for Transport Canberra Ben McHugh says.
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Transport Canberra is on the hunt for more bus drivers.
“In term three, Transport Canberra’s continued focus will be on delivering reliable services under the interim network, as we recruit more drivers ready for when we can step up service frequency.“Transport Canberra has already recruited 33 drivers this year and we’re aiming to recruit a further 60 drivers by December.”Newdrivers will be coming into the workforce at an exciting time to be working in the public transport sector, with Canberra’s first 12 all-electric buses on the way this year and an additional 90 electric buses currently being procured.
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The federal government is progressing the Heavy Vehicle Road Reform agenda, conducting economic modelling on how road use is charged in relation to the recovery of road costs, and funding for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Additionally, the federal government is running national pilot trial programs to measure road use by weight, location and distance. BIC acknowledges the reform disregards the current transitioning of bus fleets to zeroemission. BIC is advocating that any new vehicle charging frameworks are designed with consideration of the ‘switch to zero’ initiative.
Our technical, environment & safety and zero emissions buses (ZEB) committees will be reviewing the draft advisory shortly. Subsequently, over the coming months, we will engage with our members on the draft advisory to collate feedback.
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BIC has been working closely with the federal government on the newly-implemented compliance registration administrative system ROVER. Early indications and anecdotal feedback from the sector has indicated the ROVER system has not reduced regulatory burden as originally intended. We have increased our advocacy efforts on this matter in meetings with the Minister for Transport and the shadow minister. We have identified the imminent challenges facing the industry relating to the lack of relevant ADRs that apply to both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell buses. To deliver robust support to the industry, BIC is developing an advisory on standards and specifications.
“The BIC aspires to be the most effective conduit between industry and government, providing critical technical and operational advice to influence policy and regulatory reform,” BIC says.
BIC members benefit from discounted event registration fees. More importantly, they have the opportunity to influence the BIC work program and our advocacy on important policy and technical issues. Together, we can represent and advance the interests of bus and coach operators, manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of bus and coach transport in Australia.
The three reforms set to impact the industry are the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (the Transport Standards), the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and the Heavy Vehicle Road Reform. BIC will continue engaging and consulting with the industry to identify current and emerging challenges and trends in relation to these reforms. This evidenced-based and data-led approach will provide the thorough and informed advocacy the industry needs. It is more critical now than ever that we unite as an industry to guide and inform policy that ensures a sustainable future.
Driving considered policy and regulatory change together (ADRs) to determine the technical specification and impacts of proposed amendments. We have been advocating for additional width allowances for safetyrelated items such as rear vision mirrors/devices to assist with ‘indirect vision’, as well as other technological advances and signaling devices that improve driver and passenger safety.
BIC is a member of several federal government technical working groups and round tables. These working groups examine the feasibility of new and revised Australian Design Rules
We are halfway through 2022, following years of significant change and impacts to the Australian bus and coach industry. Heavy vehicle regulations, standards and national laws are undergoing their cyclic reviews, with three major reforms underway. Excitingly, the Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) has been busy engaging and advocating on behalf of members and the industry with the Australian and state and territory governments, along with associated agencies on regulatory changes.
Led by the National Transport Commission (NTC), a review of the HVNL has commenced. The NTC has proposed moving several elements of primary law into regulation. BIC has been heavily invested in advocating for the sector to ensure additional compliance and regulation does not further burden the industry. Our primary objectives are to see national law recognition of state-based regulations, no changes to driving hours, improved road access approval processes and performance-based standards for buses.
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BIC’s National Conference is on the horizon, as it takes place from Sunday 13 to Wednesday 16 November 2022. The Moving People National Conference will be held in sunny Brisbane at the Sofitel Brisbane Central, Queensland. We are excited to engage with members and industry in high-level discussion on developing situations, challenges and opportunities. Several highly-regarded policy leaders will be presenting on key topics at the conference. This is your opportunity to meet industry leaders and consult on future challenges, needs and opportunities. We would like to remind readers that nominations for the 2022 National Industry Awards are now open. Please submit any nominations via our website (https://movingpeople.com.au/2022) by Friday 14 October 2022.
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White says the EVolution high floor model is another way in which Bus Stop Sales can be the end-to-end solutions provider that offers an array of buses to support its valued customers’ needs.What makes ground-breakingthiscoach model unique is that it was designed by Bus Stop Sales and King Long from the ground up. White says this full design process means the model took two years to release onto the market.
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Opposite middle: Black leather seats suppliedwereby Sege. “As part of our focus on zero-emissions technology, our acquisition and development of Australia’s first high floor fully-electric coach is the next step along our E-bus development.”Whitesaysthe new model has been well received, as the Queensland-based company vows to continue supporting renewable energy sources.
A BusKingmanufacturerreinvigoratedlongsideLong,StopSales has introduced a historic new sustainable coach to the Australian market. In an Australian first, the zero-emission coach known as the EVolution high floor is the country’s first 100 per cent electric high floor coach that is fully compliant and available now. For Bus Stop Sales’ dealer principal Pete White, it’s been a long time coming. “Bus Stop Sales has now put significant resources into the first moving for this new energy electric coach,” White told ABC magazine.“Wearecurrently the sole 100 Electric high floor supplier in the market and have dedicated a general manager position that’s focused on new energy in order to to help support operators as they transition from diesel to new energy solutions.
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“The best support for us on this project was the can-do attitude of our manufacturing partner in King Long, which was
With the CATL battery packs providing up to 422kW of power and a nine-phase Sumo DANA drive motor, White says the latest EVolution model stands alone and is a real competitor within the electric vehicle space.
AT THE FOREFRONT Bus Stop Sales’ commitment to providing a new range of fully electric buses and coaches has been taken a step further. White says the appointment of Martin Hall to general manager of new energy is a major move for Bus Stop Sales in terms of its future direction in renewable energy sources.
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The EVolution has a number of seating options, ranging from 44 to 51 seats, and can be built with imported and locally manufactured seats solutions. The current demonstration coach on display from Bus Stop Sales features black leather seats from Sege.
“The EVolution high floor electric coach stands alone and offers world-class components as stabdard. We have invested heavily to provide a high specification of product that leads the market today.”
Hall says he is proud to be part of the EVolution Coach launch and the relationship Bus Stop Sales has with King Long.
White says Bus Stop Sales and King Long has standardised with world-class ZF axles and a fully digital VDO dash that is akin to those seen in luxury consumer cars to produce a product that is the highest quality of its kind in the Australian market.
King Long has been developing zero-emissions once associated with Chinese imported products,” White says.
be able to realise it and not just talk about it. With a background in bus operations, I’m overwhelmed with its performance as well as its ability to perform consistently in diverse scenarios such as the Toowoomba Range and the Gold Coast Hinterland.”
“The reality is that China leads the world in electric bus numbers and development, so we are far beyond the prototyping that is still occurring with many European manufacturers.”TheEVolution high floor coach model is just the start of Bus
He says the industry can expect more Bus Stop Sales models to be released onto the market soon.. “There’s a number of other fully electric products we have in development that we’re looking forward to bringing to the market,” White says. “There is great work happening by both King Long and our partners in the low floor and urban bus arena. “Now that we have released the EVolution high floor, there’s certainly more to come.”
25busnews.com.au August 2022 ABC Stop Sales’ investment in electric design options. White says Bus Stop Sales is far beyond the trial stage when it comes to its E-bus solutions.
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70 YEARS STRONG
Above: Dyson Group celebrated its 70th anniversary in style.
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“We’re all a little older and wiser for the fantastic journey we’ve been on, particularly since our 50-year anniversary back in 2002, which seems not long ago. “It goes without saying that, as a family, we’re immensely proud of our company and how it continues to perform.”
“I’m sure our grandfather, Laurie ‘Pop’ Dyson, would be amazed at where we are today and where that little company he started in 1952 is now,” Neil says. “To keep it going for 70 years, we must be doing something right, which is satisfying for us leaders.”
The current joint managing directors comprise the third generation of leadership at Dyson Group. Neil says one of the biggest achievements of his generation is seeing the next crop of leaders emerge and integrate into the growing business.
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The Dyson Group recently celebrated its 70-year anniversary. After being founded in post-war Victoria, the operator is continuing to innovate.
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T he bus industry has seen a wealth of change since Laurie ‘Pop’ Dyson returned from serving in World War II and began a bus company. Seventy years down the track, the Dyson family is still going strong, with Dyson Group recently celebrating a special anniversary. After emigrating from England to Australia, Laurie Dyson bought a bus business from his recently-passed former boss. Dysons began operating as a company in 1952 with four buses. Now, 1,200 employees and roughly 650 buses carry the Dyson name. Many of them converged upon Thornbury Theatre in June to mark the“Mostmilestone.ofthe time Dysons has been good fun,” joint managing director Neil Dyson told ABC magazine.
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Many of the Dyson family attended the 70-year anniversary, with Neil Dyson joined by fellow joint managing directors Lance Deacon and cousin Shane Dyson to welcome the room-full of Dysons employees to the celebrations.
FRESH APPROACH Yet, after 70 years, Dysons is taking a new approach to its management structure. Instead of Shane, Neil and Lance Deacon handing over control to the next in line in the Dyson family, when they retire at the end of next year they will give control to an external CEO.Andrew Jakab may not have the Dyson name, but he understands how Dysons has been so successful over the years.“One feature of the senior members of the Dyson family I noticed quickly is that, like their founder Laurie, they are down to earth and understated people,” Jakab told ABC.
The Dysons community spirit is taking another step. On the night of its anniversary celebrations, the operator announced it was setting up the Dyson Giving Fund. The company says it will donate $1,000 to three separate causes to continue its work in the charity space, and it would also match any donations made that night.
Jakab says ‘The Spirit of Dysons’ film underlined the importance of Dysons’ culture. From when the Dyson Group was founded in a post-war reconstruction era, through to the current debates in the industry over hydrogen or electric technology powering the buses, Jakab says Dysons has been able to adapt to change due to its tight-knit culture.
FUTURE CHALLENGES Jakab says the donations epitomise Dysons’ approach of when people are looked after and work together as a team, then they can confront anyThechallenge.operator will continue facing challenges in the future. With a changing of the guard occurring while the industry transitions to zero-emissions technology, Jakab says Dysons is working hard to stay relevant in the competitive landscape.“It’sallchanged so quickly in our industry,” Jakab “Governmentssays.nolonger want to support companies providing services in the way they used to –subsidies has become a dirty word to governments while they look for increased competitiveness.
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“I’m so proud to be associated with the Dyson name,” Jakab says. “The film demonstrates how willing the company is to modernise and evolve with the times in each era that it’s been involved“Dysonswith.has a good track record of being able to evolve due to a strong culture where no individual is bigger than the team. That’ll be important going forward.”
‘The Spirit of Dysons’ started with ‘Pop’ Dyson operating in and around Reservoir and East Preston in 1952, moving through to the company’s current position, where it runs services all around regional Victoria and has acquired numerous competitors.
“It’s that sense of pride that means the company continues to grow, despite its leaders retiring or transitioning into retirement.”
“They don’t talk about themselves very much. Instead, they’re quietly proud of what they have created and of the legacy they’re leaving to the fourth generation.
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The Dyson Group celebrated the milestone by premiering a film on the company’s history over the decades.
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Jakab says adapting to change was a theme that started all the way back with ‘Pop’ Dyson. The current Dyson Group CEO praises the company’s founder for having the wit and will to not just be an ex-serviceman, but also create a company that looks after the people in it.
“For Dysons to remain Dysons has shown it is willing and open-minded to exploring new options that benefits both the company and the wider industry.
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“Sharing charging infrastructure for buses makes good business sense,” Jakab says.
If the company continues to show the same spirit as ‘Pop’ and his descendants have, the Dyson Group will be in good hands in the coming years.
“After 70 years, Dysons has shown it is willing and open-minded to exploring new options that benefits both the company and the wider industry.”
The new Dyson Group CEO says the company must find ways to evolve in the zero-emissions sphere. While companies begin to conceive of an industry beyond the traditional diesel bus landscape, Dysons is continuing to trial technology and expand its rural services for Victorian customers.
“The government will demand innovation from its service providers, so Dysons will position itself as a strategic partner that adds value when it comes to zero-emissions
Jakab says Dysons will be looking to form alliances within the industry to innovate and meet government mandates for sustainable transport operating.
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ABC August 2022 busnews.com.au30 Earlier this year, the team at Volvo Bus were brainstorming ways to best celebrate NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week.
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Volvo Group Australia was searching for a unique way of marking NAIDOC Week this year. Through a local operator and a talented artist, it soon produced a bus passengers may never forget.
Volvo Bus has been heavily focused on Volvo Group Australia’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) that encompasses brands such as Volvo Trucks and Buses, Mack Trucks and UD Trucks, and wanted to
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Above: NAIDOC Bus pre reveal Opposite, Below: Jacob Sarra & his daughter in front of the bus engage with First Nations-based businesses and we found the ideal opportunity.”Afewmonths ago, Volvo Group Australia, as part of its RAP program,
It took 25 hours for Sarra to complete the artwork. Initially it was designed to become a painting that would hang in Volvo Group Australia headquarters as a reminder of the Group’s vision for reconciliation. But it soon became much more than an acknowledge ment of the traditional custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea andWhencommunity.NAIDOC Week began to approach, Volvo asked Sarra if it could explore the idea of having the
“It was excellent from an educational perspective and we’re so pleased at how it turned out,” Peden says. “He came in and painted live so everyone could see him do it, but he also talked through his artwork to help us understand more about his culture.”
recently submitted its ‘Reflect’ RAP commitment earlier this year, Peden says having Sarra complete the piece live at Volvo Group Australia’s headquarters became a special experience.
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“Sunstate Charters are great supporters of community programs, so it’s great they also chose to take part in our action plan and celebrate NAIDOC Week with“Weus.share many core values with Sunstate Charters, such as safety, quality and a commitment to customer success, so it made this collaboration all the more special.”
to celebrate NAIDOC Week in a unique way. The Pinkenba-based charter operator has been a constant supporter of embracing all cultures while celebrating the local Queensland community. For Ritchie, this chance was just an extension of its previous work. “Sunstate Charters was proud and honoured to be given the opportunity to join with Volvo to mark this important occasion in acknowledging First Nation history and cultures,” Ritchie says.
“It’s such a compelling bus with a The artwork will continue to live on past NAIDOC week, both in the Volvo Group’s Australian headquarters and on Sunstate Charter’s bus. Peden says Volvo Bus’s unique NAIDOC Week celebrations for 2022 was certainly a step in the right direction.
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“It was great to link with another community-caring business for this,” Peden says.
“Everyone is so happy with how it’s all worked out.”
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Peden says it was an exciting moment when Volvo Group Australia found a local partner who was keen to show the high-profile piece on one of its buses.
The bus was officially unveiled at the Volvo Group’s Wacol headquarters on Thursday July 7, as Volvo staff and partners attended to see the untitled piece.
For Peden, Sarra’s artwork and the involvement of Sunstate Charters was a highlight for Volvo’s We’ve been looking to further engage with First Nations-based businesses and we found the ideal opportunity.
Sunstate Charter’s fleet now has a special bus in its ranks. Sarra’s artwork is proudly displayed on the outside of the Volvo B8R vehicle as it completes school, tourism and charter services daily. Peden says he is expecting Sunstate Charters to have customers requesting the particular bus to be used on particular charter services, such is
The Volvo Bus Australia general manager says continual involvement with First Nations people in the Wacol area is pivotal for the company to increase its commitment to the local community.“We’resopleased that Jacob and his family were happy with the outcome and how we used the artwork in the wider community as a moving showcase,” Peden says.
33busnews.com.au August 2022 ABC E-T-A_SCS200_Jun2022op.indd 1 08/06/2022 11:36:34 2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations. And he is adamant he won’t let Volvo’s work in respecting Indigenous Australian culture stop there. Following Sarra’s piece, Peden says Volvo Group Australia will continue to push reconciliation under its RAP commitment.He’sconfident that the company will use the NAIDOC Week event as another way of furthering its respect for First Nations people.“This year we had a large staff contingent take part – every time we do something like this, we learn a bit more about how to be more respectful and considerate to the challenges facing Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander communities,” Peden says. “It’s been a good exercise for both business and community, and we’ll find more opportunities to present to First Nations people as our business continues to evolve. “It’s been great to have partners taking part in our action plan. We have a long way to go but we are so glad to be making progress in our reconciliation journey and solidifying what we want to stand for as a company in Australia.”
“It all starts with our business development team, who work with clients to understand their charging requirements and design implementable solutions that have future-proofing built in from the start,” Bowler“Aftersays.that, our infrastructure section works with clients to design, deliver, maintain and optimise the charging system.”Despite JET Charge striving for consistency when it comes to installing charging infrastructure, Bowler says the spectrum of difficulty for each client’s project varies. With smaller jobs, EV charging solutions can be retrofitted into the existing infrastructure at the depot. This means chargers can be installed quickly and easily without having to add transformers or engage major depot works. JET Charge uses smart design and control systems to squeeze in as much charging as possible from an existing site, before triggering larger infrastructure upgrades for the fleetBowlerowner.says there are many difficulties that can arise during larger jobs. But there is one challenge that provides the largest obstacle for JET Charge in building EV charging infrastructure for bus depots.
“He was at a crossroads in his career and began a business in electric vehicle charging.”
“Our sole purpose as a company is to deliver the best electric vehicle charging systems,” Bowler says.
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“Our CEO, Tim Washington, bought a Tesla shortly after its release in Australia,” JET Charge bus sector manager Alex Bowler told ABC magazine.“Hewas one of the first orders. When he wanted a charger installed in his garage, he couldn’t find anyone to do it and couldn’t figure out the hardware.
Bowler says the company has now evolved to become a major specialty EV charging company, with around 115 employees. In the bus and coach space, JET Charge focuses on charging solutions for both small-scale trials and large fleet conversions for depots. Bowler says this specialising in bus depot projects makes it a unique member of the charging market.
JET Charge has a unique system in place to find solutions for any EV charging infrastructure challenge it faces. After cultivating a good relationship with suppliers, manufacturers and sub-contractors, JET Charge manages a wide range of charging products that it then installs in bus depots around Australia.
JET Charge says it uses a method that allows it to bring equipment and installation prices down for customers.
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The initial foray for JET Charge was as a three-person business running out of Washington’s garage alongside his partner and a friend who was an electrician. After first reaching out to Tesla to begin building electric vehicle chargers, JET Charge soon turned to supplying original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), councils and, then, many other members of Australia’s EV network.
JET Charge has quickly emerged as a leading electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider since its inception nine years ago. From humble beginnings, the company is focusing on the bus industry and tackling larger-scale depot transition challenges.
These innovative design solutions include a holistic approach to planning depot layouts, charging systems with small footprints, implementing overhead charging at depots or sharing multiple buses between one charger. Using its CORE energy management product, JET Charge engineers investigate various flexible options to tailor a solution best suited to bus depot operators looking to take
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“From an infrastructure perspective, the biggest problem we face is a lack of yard space,” Bowler says. “Chargers do take up room in the yard, and we need space to fit them into a depot without disrupting vehicle movements.“It’llremain a challenge while the higher proportion of bus fleets in Australia get converted, but we have a few tricks up our sleeve to design around these issues.”
W hile companiessome are arriving late to the party when it comes to electric vehicle charging, JET Charge can safely say it was one of the first to arrive.
“Everything we do, including our corporate structure, is really focused around this mission.”
Unlike some other players in the market that are adding electric vehicle (EV) charging expertise to an existing business, JET Charge has focused solely on EV charging infrastructure since its inception nine years ago.
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35busnews.com.au August 2022 ABC solutions for clients. Consisting of a maintenance and integration platform, Illuminate allows JET Charge to integrate charging control in with electricity distributor systems.
“It may not be an exciting-sounding product for operators just yet, but in terms of ongoing systems integration and depot design, Illuminate is really important,” Bowler says.
“We’re a small to medium-sized enterprise and Australian-owned,” Bowler“Beingsays.Australian-owned is important for many operators, not only from a procurement perspective but also from a trust and relationship standpoint.
“By starting a strategic plan for fleet electrification now, operators can minimise the cost and disruption associated with future depot works.” EV charging solutions can be retrofitted into the existing infrastructure at the depot.
Bowler says JET Charge is a brand-agnostic provider of charging solutions, as it focuses on the overall quality of the service rather than any particular piece of equipment.
“DC bus chargers absolutely must have a preventative maintenance plan and a reliable source of spare parts to maintain uptime for critical fleet charging applications, like buses,” Bowler says. “We offer maintenance as a wrapped product and are now placing performance guarantees on charger uptime. This will allow our clients to focus on the operation and leave charger performance to us.”
The company works with different OEMs to deliver solutions that have different price points and functionality depending on the size of the fleet and the specific charging requirements.
JET Charge is growing quickly as an EV charging infrastructure provider for depot owners and operators, with investments from the likes of the federal government, insurer RACV and other companies. However, it remains a private, family-owned company.
“While it’s still new, it’ll be important in the next couple of years as depots get bigger and the network impact gets larger and larger.”
“Our problem-solving and reliability is important in delivering our projects. It’s still early in the game, but we feel like the companies that are taking action today are going to have a key advantage in the near future.
Bowler says JET Charge provides various options to clients and makes recommendations from there, meaning customers get the final say on how their electric charging infrastructure is chargers, which takes the hassle of planned and reactive maintenance out of the operator’s hands. Charger performance can be monitored remotely, and service calls are automatically logged for approval when a fault occurs.
By starting a strategic plan for fleet electrification now, operators can minimise the cost and disruption associated with future depot works.
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The anniversary will be celebrated over this current financial year, as Yutong has coach manufacturer isn’t just spending its anniversary year reflecting. Recently Yutong sold 10 of its E12 series fully electric urban buses to Australian operator Kinetic. Five of these battery electric buses have already started transporting passengers across south-east Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Riccardi says the partnership between Yutong and Kinetic for this order began around a year ago when the operator first asked for a quote on 10 new electric buses. Yutong then moved to fulfil the order and deliver the fleet within a short timeframe, using its quick-build techniques to bring the electric vehicles to market.“Wecan deliver these buses within four months of ordering, once the specifications have been set,” Riccardi says.
“We’re extremely proud that we’ve been in the market here for 10 years,” Yutong Vehicle Dealers International (VDI) general manager Australia Lou Riccardi told ABC.
“With this deal, we ticked a lot of boxes for Kinetic in providing a batch of buses that have been tried, proven and tested, as well as having a great price point at a high quality.”Thelatest batch of Yutong electric buses sold in Australia is proof that the manufacturer is looking forward in working with evolving zero-emissions technology. Riccardi says Yutong has a long history of innovating modern electric bus“Inmodels.thisnew age of electric vehicles, the industry realises Yutong is the largest electric bus manufacturer in the world,” Riccardi says.
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The anniversary started on July 1, with Yutong tracking down its first-ever bus sold in Australia. Now the celebrations continue as Yutong looks to further cement its spot in the Australian bus and coach manufacturing market.
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“Since 1999, Yutong has more than 21 years’ experience in manufacturing electric buses, as well as all the data it’s obtained, to help the industry understand what We can deliver these buses within four Yutong has already forged a strong legacy in its Australian operations. Ten years in, it is continuing to produce more zeroemissions buses for Australian communities.
Y utong has emerged as a global presence for bus and coach manufacturing since beginning as a bus repair factory in 1963. The overseas-based company has now reached another milestone, as it reaches 10 years of operating in Australia this year.
“From the early beginnings to where we are now, as one of the top suppliers in Australia, it’s a great recognition of the quality and integrity of the product.”
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Kinetic says the new Yutong buses form part of the Queensland government’s efforts to provide a cleaner and greener transport system for the state’s citizens. Kinetic expects just one of the E12 buses to save as much as 1,000 to deliver zero-emissions public transport in Queensland.
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The VDI Australian general manager says this trust came to the fore when Kinetic ordered the E12 buses. “Our vehicles, especially the E12 model, have been proven and tested over the past 21 years,” Riccardi says.“There are now more than 64,000 Yutong E12 electric city buses driving on the road every day. “Reliability is why Kinetic chose our E12s. Kinetic is also running the E12 in other operations outside Australia. Us being in Australia now for more than 10 years has given operators a sense of security and a lot of comfort about what we do.”
“We are committed to working with the Queensland government, and all of our partners, to deliver more reliable, safer, cleaner and greener buses,” Carney says.
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Queensland. It’s a win for passengers, a win for communities and a win for the environment.”Whilethefive Sunshine Coast Yutong buses continue to operate across most routes in the area, the other Cairns buses will begin operating soon. The 10 E12 buses with plenty of other operators around Australia about implementing more Yutong electric buses into their fleets.
“It means operators know when they purchase our vehicles that it’ll work straightaway and it’ll do what is expected of it.”
BLK Auto also wanted to work with local body builders and technology companies when designing these new chassis. After consulting with Australian businesses like bus and coach builder Volgren, Pecotic says BLK Auto was ready to split its resources into both electric and hydrogen fuel technology.
“There’s been positive political movements towards local production that we want to embrace and support here in Australia,” Pecotic says. “We saw the number of
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Now BLK Auto is further expanding its zero-emission product offering through a new deal with local body builders to veer away from a completely built up (CBU) bus that BLK traditionally specialises in. Instead, BLK Auto will supply a battery electric chassis with CATL batteries and a hydrogen fuel-cell chassis for the bus industry while continuing to offer its current CBU diesel products.
The BLK managing director says his company wanted to focus on local content for its new wave of zero-emissions chassis to match the sustainable shift seen in the Australian bus and coach industry.
“With the coach fuel cell chassis, we’re working with the Toyota fuel-cell in development with Refire Technology.,” Pecotic told ABC. “We’re also, over the next 12 to 18 months, working alongside Cummins on a city bus fuel-cell chassis with a Volgren body.“It’s a new move for us and we’re excited for the change.”
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Pecotic says this partnership with Volgren, Cummins, Toyota and Refire Technology has been in the works for the past six months. The manufacturer says it will still provide diesel-fuelled options as the industry continues to transition to zero-emissions vehicles. But its recent partnership proves BLK is also intent on devising new technology for renewable buses.
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It’s a step in a different direction for BLK Auto managing director Jason Pecotic.
introduce Australia’s first hydrogen fuel-cell coach into service.
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“We’re here to support both options, whether it be battery electric or hydrogen fuel-cell,” Pecotic says. “Moving forward we’ll support both options. While working on hydrogen technology we’re also currently building two and three axle electric coaches for Australian operators.”
For BLK Auto, this move is all about the customer. To continue to devise cutting-edge sustainable chassis technology, the company hired lead technical fuel cell engineer and ex-Optare Group CEO Graham Belgum. Pecotic says Belgum has become the lead designer of BLK Auto’s fuel-cell and BEV chassis over the past 12 months.
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“The discussion started with BLK Auto wanting to work with local partners and invest in both hydrogen fuel-cell and electric vehicle technology,” Tessari told ABC. “With Volgren being one of the largest bodybuilders in the country, we were happy to have that discussion.
Now that BLK Auto has signed the MOU, it’s not wasting time. Its first electric chassis is now being built in its Nachang factory that’s situated in China’s Jiangxi Province. The Nachang BLK factory has been supplying bus chassis to Australia and New Zealand since 2008 – Pecotic says the tried and tested centre was perfect to produce these new chassis. The BLK Auto managing director says he expects the first chassis to arrive on Australian shores within the next six months. Pecotic wants to have skilled workers ready for when the electric chassis land in Australia. BLK Auto is currently undergoing a recruitment drive over the next few months to appoint sales and after sales staff in Victoria, NSW and Queensland that can help the chassis builder push for a zero-emissions future.
“We’ve already successfully delivered 10 hydrogen coaches and we won’t stop supporting either electric or hydrogen fuel-cell anytime soon. It all makes for such an exciting time for BLK Auto in Australia.”
“Currently we have customers who say they want a hydrogen fuel-cell city bus as well as battery electric options, so we’re in the throes of building both.”
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Much like Tessari and Volgren, Pecotic says the investment into both electric and hydrogen chassis without a clear preference for either technology will help BLK Auto further learn about the two zero-emissions power sources.
While BLK will work with Volgren, Cummins and Refire Technology, the chassis builder is also partnering with MAN Truck & Bus to supply its body to MAN’s Australian chassis products.
A key part of fulfilling this ideal for local Australian content was partnering with Volgren, Australia’s largest local bodybuilder with manufacturing sites in Perth, Brisbane Volgren Chief Commercial Officer Yuri Tessari says the agreement with BLK follows its strategy of investing in local content and exploring a range of innovative solutions in the zero-emissions field.
“With Belgum, we’ve been building what the customer wants,” Pecotic says.
“Moving forward we’ll support both options, whether it be battery electric or hydrogen fuel-cell”
zero-emissions buses required over the next 10 years in states like New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia and thought it was a great opportunity to invest in that technology.”
“They presented interesting ideas, then we started engaging from a more technological standpoint. We arrived at the conclusion that it was suitable and we could see potential to make this partnership work.”Previously, Tessari says Volgren would consider OEMs like BLK Auto as direct competitors. Yet now, as the Australian industry continues to push towards zero-emissions technology, it’s about identifying shared value and developing a range of zero-emissions solutions for the market.Tessari says the new agreements with BLK Auto will help both companies in various ways. “It will definitely enhance our product range,” Tessari says. “It’s an opportunity for both of us to provide new solutions in the electric and hydrogen fields, while also making sure we are part of the whole range of products and customer specifications being presented to the market. A great example of that is through a hydrogen coach.”Tessari says Volgren will continue looking into both hydrogen and electric options during its latest partnerships. The Volgren CCO says electric buses are the right way to go when it comes to suburban networks. But in regional settings, Tessari says Volgren is keen to continue exploring the possibility for hydrogen technology.
“We see this change as a positive decision going forward and we want to move with it while also regarding customer sentiment towards how we produce our chassis.”
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Many companies have some grand new releases to showcase. With so many exhibitors setting up stalls for the Expo, it can be easy to get lost in the maze of companies with booths at the event.
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It may feel like a while away, but the Australasian Bus & Coach Expo is quickly advancing on our doorstep. In just over a month, the industry will descend on Sydney Showgrounds for its first in-person Expo since the COVID-19 pandemic first disrupted the Australian sector. BEST OF THE BUS AND COACH INDUSTRY THE UPCOMING BUSNSW BUS & COACH EXPO.
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“Our main objective at this year’s Expo is to build awareness of our vast products and services that we can provide to the market locally,” ZF Oceania Managing Director Mark Lowe told ABC. “Specifically, we really want to highlight and build awareness of our new telematics program for fleet operators in Bus Connect.
To highlight the features of the Bus Connect fleet management tool, ZF is planning live demonstrations of the telematics solutions for prospective customers at stand number 117A. ZF will also be showcasing its e-mobility solutions, including the CeTrax electric central drive that can be used in various bus and heavy vehicle applications and the AxTrax AVE portal axle.
The Expo will also be a great opportunity for ZF to spread awareness about its recent acquisition of Wabco Vehicle Control Systems.“Wewant to show the linkage between ZF and Wabco,” Lowe says. “With this acquisition, ZF is now a one-stop shop for bus and heavy vehicle applications with advanced solutions for safe, sustainable and digitised transport.”
“The Australian market could be considered quite saturated in terms of telematics providers, but we believe Bus Connect offers a point of difference.”
“It’ll just be so good to get out there and see customers, to really showcase where ZF is heading,” Lowe says. “It’s been a long time coming; we’ll use it to discuss our latest generation of e-mobility and how we can provide the products and services that customers and the market requires.”
Y utong has spent 2022 launching new products, meaning it has plenty to show at this year’s Bus & Coach Expo. In October, its latest D7 minibus will be showcased and Yutong will launch its new electric bus. After undergoing a test drive across the countryside with ABC in June, Yutong Australia general manager Lou Riccardi says the new minibus model will be proudly displayed at Yutong’s Expo booth.“We’re excited to be showing off our new D7 minibus,” Riccardi told ABC. “We’ll have our D7 model there with a wheelchair lift on it too.”
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“We’ll have our D7 model there with a wheelchair lift on it too.”
Riccardi says all of this electric innovation is what Yutong wants to show to the industry to prove it is progressing in the zero-emission vehicles area as a market leader.
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Z F is well-known for its OE bus products and aftermarket offerings. At this year’s Bus & Coach Expo, the Oceania team will turn its focus to ZF’s latest telematics solutions for bus and coaches, Bus Connect.
“We want to showcase the advantages that Yutong have made in the electric space,” Riccardi says. “We want to show what we’ve done in terms of our vehicle design and what it’s doing in the electric market globally.”
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ZF will also be exhibiting an array of its aftermarket offerings for bus and coach applications from its Lemforder, SACHS and TRW brands with dedicated displays on steering and suspension components, shock absorbers and clutches, and braking systems.
“Our latest electric bus will be front and centre,” Riccardi says. “Along with our new D7, we’ll also show our D9 diesel vehicle.” In its 10th year operating in Australia, Yutong will also soon introduce its new range of Euro 6 powered vehicles to the country.
But the new Yutong minibus model won’t be the main attraction for Yutong at the Expo. Instead, Vehicle Dealers International (VDI), Yutong’s Australian distributor, will debut its new electric bus aimed at school and mining operations, as well as the tried and tested E12 low floor electric bus. Riccardi says it will be the mainstay of Yutong’s Expo display and will be complemented by a fleet
FRONT AND CENTRE of other models.
“The Volvo BZL Electric, which launched last year, is our first fully electric chassis in Australia,” Peden told ABC. “It’s the first time we’ll display the body design with Express Coach Builders, which will be great.
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“This chassis will allow us to also highlight in particular the New South Wales regional build capabilities of our models to show we are building in NSW, for the rural and regional NSW market.”WhileVolvo showcases its BZL Electric chassis, it’ll also display the company’s latest movements around safety and quality assurance. But its biggest conversations will be had around environmental care and sustainability within and BUS VISION around the Volvo BZL chassis.
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The new Volvo BZL Electric chassis is particularly exciting for Volvo. It was launched in Australia last year, but the Expo will be the first time people get a chance to see the design. While it provides a platform for the zero-emissions chassis to be shown, Volvo will also continue discussing its reliable after-market customer support with visitors.
“We’re keen to show our ability to build with a NSW-based partner to bring to market a product tailored for the NSW regional area,” Peden says. “Being an innovation leader, we want to take part in these conversations going forward and we welcome everyone to see our vision for the future at the Expo.”
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olvo Bus Australia is joining the wave of manufacturers at this year’s Expo as it pulls out all the stops with its new electric chassis. On its stand, Volvo will give visitors a showcase of its BZL Electric chassis with a body built by Express Coach Builders. It’s a new direction for Volvo Bus Australia, and general manager Mitchell Peden says he is excited about it.
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“Particularly in Sydney and NSW, the state government has flagged it’ll only be procuring electric vehicles ongoing in the city space,” Peden says. “Volvo has a strong history of diesel buses, but this Expo is about our new technology and long-term vision for the future.”
The Taro Distributors director says his company hasn’t been part of an Expo for a while, with the last show he attended being the Brisbane Truck Show. But now he wants Taro to continue building relationships in the bus industry at this year’s Expo.
“We can import and supply some specific materials for fixing brakes that other companies don’t have or can’t get,” Nelson says. “We can still get niche products made in the UK in small batches so we can supply it to everyone here. “As an importer, we’re excited about what we can do while at the Expo.”
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T-Power project coordinator and electrical engineer Gigi Yan says T-Power can’t wait to attend another in-person Expo. “The Expo isn’t actually the first in-person Expo from lockdown for T-Power,” Yan told ABC. “We’re so
Taro Distributors will be showcasing its brake-related products at this year’s Expo, where it will use its booth to meet with clients and advise visitors of Taro’s range of quality products.
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Outside of this range of electrical products, T-Power is also looking to show how it can help Australia’s market continue heading towards a zero-emissions future. “We want to showcase T-Power’s capability and our resources to make new connections as well as form partnerships with others in the industry,” Yan says. “It will be a good time to exchange ideas and explore the pros and cons of certain developments.”
After previously supplying brakes and other related products both directly and through distributors-wholesalers to government buses and private bus companies in New South Wales, Victoria, Canberra and Perth, Nelson says Taro will use the Expo to gauge what it can import for current bus manufacturers.
T -Power is a green energy based electric vehicle parts and services provider in Australia. Its electric bus and coach parts and accessories will be on full display at its booth at this year’s Bus & Coach Expo. With its experienced technical team working to provide a new range of sustainable solutions, the company will exhibit a range of parts suitable to many in the industry. This includes a single motor, an inverter for an electric bus and a DC charging station to suit the theme of a zero-emissions future.T-Power is also looking to get interactive, with a touchscreen panel for displaying promotional videos and facilitating displays also on the agenda. If possible, T- Power is also considering bringing a testing platform to simulate a load, dependent on the stand size.
“We hope to demonstrate T-Power’s technology and share our ideas with the rest of the industry.”
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excited for this one though, because we have had really positive feedback from previous Bus & Coach Expos.
“We hope to demonstrate T-Power’s technology and share our ideas with the rest of the industry.”
including quality and supply.”
F or director Mark Nelson, the Bus & Coach Expo will be a fine chance for Taro Distributors to show its all-round range of foundation brake products.Formore than 30 years, Nelson has ensured Taro Distributors provides clients with high quality brake-related products. It includes importing disc pads, brake lining, brake shoes, disc rotors, brake drums and brake callipers alongside other foundation brake related products. Taro also distributes its products Australia-wide while exporting its offerings to New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
“We’ve only got a little booth, but it’ll be important to meet people we’ve known over the years and also show potential customers what our business is about,” Nelson says. “We’re looking to catch up with people and talk about brake issues, DISTRIBUTORS’ HIGHQUALITY BRAKE PRODUCTS
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“We’re bringing four of our Speedywash products to show at the Expo,” Speedywash managing director Patrick Whitton told ABC. “We’ll be displaying a manual parts wash bay, a waste water treatment and reclaim system and an air purifying system, so we are really excited. “These models are the best in the market and are a staple in the Australian bus and coach industry.”
Long says the lightweight seating options StyleRide provides will target the electric vehicle market, while its new seating product is also expected to be a popular option for OEMs looking to build zero-emissions models.
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Instead of only showcasing certain models, StyleRide general manager of sales Stephen Long says the seat manufacturer will bring a wide range of products to Sydney.
Long says StyleRide’s new seat belted product will be released into the market after being shown at the Expo.“It’s been very exciting to release this new seat,” Long says. “It’s fully tested after going through stringent ADR-68 testing and it’s coming through
“We’re going to use the Expo to better understand our new customers so we can appreciate their requirements and implement technology that can help them save money while delivering great quality service.”
At the Expo, the Lazzerini lightweight metro operation seating solutions will be on show, as will a new model from StyleRide’s Acacia Ridge-based centre.
Alongside the latest technology, StyleRide will also show a diverse range of its seating products, including its top-end sovereign models.
In a special year for the company, Long says StyleRide is excited to showcase the best of its seating products at the Expo.“This year is our 25th year as a business providing seating solutions to the market,” Long says. “We’re excited about that and we’re looking forward to celebrating at the Expo.”
When it comes to fleet presentation, Speedywash sits as one of Australia’s most recognised names in the industry. Speedywash will have on display four of its famous Speedywash brush wash systems and is looking forward to demonstrating to fleet owners how Speedywash innovation can impact day to day operations.
With zero-emissions vehicles dominating discussions in the industry, StyleRide is bringing seats designed for electric buses to the Expo. Long says the manufacturer will show its lightweight seat that is perfectly suited to electric vehicles.
THE BEST, AS ALWAYS and has been built specifically for the industry.Speedywash has been in the industry for more than 15 years and has had more than 500 models in operation. These new models and technology refinements to the Speedywash range will help customers and visitors understand that a clean fleet is a clean image and that return on investment is why so many choose Speedywash.Whittonsays the first in-person Expo in two years will be a welcome return for Speedywash, as it will provide the company with the chance to see customers in person again and discuss where the industry is heading in the near future.
A fter not being able to show many of its latest seat designs for the past few years, StyleRide Seating Systems is bringing a variety of new products to the Expo.
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“It’s all about seeing our customers again,” Whitton says. “It has been too long and we look forward to shaking hands and sharing a laugh.
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This means there isn’t a need for change, as Speedywash is instead refining its technology to deliver better performance and cost savings. Speedywash will have a wastewater reclaim system at the Expo, which is new to the Australian market
“This Expo is more about diversity for us,” Long told ABC. “We’ll display a combination of local StyleRide products as well as some of our international Lazzerini models.”Italian company Lazzerini acquired StyleRide in 2019.
The SMC national sales manager for transport says he wants visitors at the Expo to leave with an understanding of how the Australian manufacturer works to make new bus door technology. With cost, quality and after sales service all being key pillars of SMC’s operations, Wilson says the Expo is the ideal opportunity for the company to display its latest innovations in the sector.
“Customers who are looking for a custom solution or bus door kits they can roll out in mass should come to our stand and discuss their requirements,” Wilson says. “We have in-house engineering and local manufacturing, so SMC offers a very attractive solution to local customers.”
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“The company is also celebrating its 150th year operating in Australia in 2022.”
“Everyone is hanging out for this Expo – we’re so excited,” Siemens business development manager in electric vehicle charging infrastructure Olivia Laskowski told ABC. “It’s been a really exciting year in the bus and coach world.
one. The company is also celebrating its 150th year operating in Australia in 2022. The Expo will coincide with the anniversary celebration, with Siemens running a competition throughout the year that visitors to the Expo can get involved in.
“It’s been great to connect with people at multiple conferences during this year, but this Expo will be the belle of the ball.”
A SPECIAL YEAR FOR SIEMENS
S MC Corporation is a well-known pneumatics and automation leader in the industry, but its offerings for the Expo go a step further.
At its booth, Siemens will be conducting live demonstrations of its Depotfinity digital charging management solution for electric depots, alongside the Sicharge UC hardware. This electric vehicle charging infrastructure management backend is designed to help make depots safe, reliable and economical while using the new wave of zero-emission charging infrastructure. It’s a special year for Siemens in more ways than
“We’re thrilled that the Expo overlaps with our Beyond 150 competition that we’re running throughout this year,” Laskowski says. “There’ll be an incredible prize draw for that month to enter, as well as throughout the rest of the year.
The manufacturer of bus door solutions has been working hard behind the scenes to develop interesting technology. When visitors stop at SMC’s booth to see the New South Wales bus door, with safety technical specification TS155, it may be easy to miss the quad sensitive edge and dry glide bearing mechanisms that support it. “We’ll be showing our fit-for-purpose doors,” SMC Corporation national sales manager for transport Darryl Wilson told ABC. “We are very proud of the bus door kits we design.
“The show is an opportunity for us to reinforce our commitment to Australian manufacturing and the localTheindustry.”Australian made manufacturer has been supplying the nation’s bus operators for more than 30 years. At this year’s Expo, Wilson says the NSW bus door will be adorned with new technology in SMC’s OF NEW SMC CORPORATION DOOR KITS
T echnology company Siemens has constantly been at the cutting edge of electric vehicle charging infrastructure expertise. Siemens will be showcasing its Sicharge UC industrial charger for electric buses at this year’s Bus & Coach Expo, which is one of the most widely adopted chargers by bus operators across the Australian and New Zealand markets.
“Visitors can get details on how to enter the competition at our Siemens Expo booth.”
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dry-glide anti-rattle mechanism and a quad sensitive edge. He says the anti-rattle guide provides simplified maintenance, improved performance and reduced operating noise, while the quad sensitive edge can register depression in all lateral directions to ensure all of its bus doors remain fully functioning.
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“With all of our new products now here it’ll be great to show off some of our pieces,” Taskin says. “We’re not necessarily out to sell seats; we’re here to meet and catch up with customers.
Taskin says Sege Seats is dying to show the industry what it has been manufacturing over the past few years. Yet the new mobile showroom allows Sege to bring as many seats as it can fit to the Expo, allowing visitors to understand the tailorable nature of Sege’s products.
Taskin says. “We’ll also have our Sege Passenger 4030 seat there, along with our Swivel 5050 VIP seat and our Passenger 4020F model.”
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“Our new driver seats will definitely be on display, including our adjustable electric seats,” BRINGS ITS SHOWROOM
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“They can then see our mobile show coach and actually visually admire the seats inside a vehicle and have a feel for how Sege Seats work.”
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Isaacs says his personal goal while at the Expo in October is to introduce the Royans team to the industry while showing the industry that Coachworks is now part of the larger Royans branch of vehicle repairIsaacsservices.sayshe has already began introducing the industry to new members of the Royans Group in 2022, meaning the Expo is another way of escalating this“Weprocess.werelucky enough to have the QBIC Conference this year, where I took some Royans ROYANS COACHWORKS BRAND
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I t’s been a busy time recently for Royans Coachworks. Previously known as just Coachworks, the Brisbane based bus and coach specialist was acquired by transport repair specialist Royans Transport Accident Repairs in late 2020.
“We’re going to have a static display of banners,” Isaacs told ABC. “The biggest objective we’re trying to achieve is letting the industry know we have a national network of 29 branches across Australia and New Zealand that can support our local customers.”
members along and showed the industry who Royans Coachworks is,” Isaacs says. “It’s been business as usual as far as our commitment to the bus and coach industry.
“We’re not all of a sudden a truck and trailer service overnight. I want to help the rest of the company provide more services to the industry going forward, so it’s a matter of linking everything together.”
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Since 2003, Queensland Thermo King has provided air conditioning units to the latest bus models.
this will be the first model we’ve displayed after producing electric units for around four years now.
While it showcases its electric model, Queensland Thermo King is still supplying its full range of units for diesel buses and the units for hydrogen buses, with one unit currently onboard a trial bus in NSW. While the company continues to provide options for different bus energy markets, Dunlop says the Expo is the perfect time to find out which models are working the best with“Thecustomers.Expowill be geared around the clean energy future,” Dunlop says. “I think everyone will display similar products around electric or hydrogen units or vehicles.“Butultimately it’ll be good to see everyone out and about after not being able to see anybody for some time.”
As a family business, Isaacs says Coachworks traditionally struggled to see customers, making this opportunity as Royans Coachworks exciting.“There’s great value for us in going to the Expo and seeing customers and operators from all over Australia,” Isaacs says. “It’s important to us to get there and get the new brand recognised while supporting the industry.”
the new product is proof that Queensland Thermo King is adapting to the sustainable transition that is falling over the entire industry. After seeing the likes of New South Wales implement sweeping mandates on zero-emission buses, Dunlop says his company has moved to provide sustainable air-conditioning options for new models.“We’ve now supplied a large number of our electric E1200 units into the market and our new E1200LW is lighter in weight than our previous models,” Dunlop says. “But
Royans Coachworks branch manager Scott Isaacs says the company will use its first in-person Bus & Coach Expo since the acquisition to spread the news.
Nearly 20 years since its inception, the group continues to supply its products to bus manufacturers around Australia. As it prepares for another Bus & Coach Expo, national sales manager Jamie Dunlop says Queensland Thermo King will display its latest model for fully electric buses. “We’ll be displaying our electric E1200 LW unit,” Dunlop told ABC. “It’s a new fully electric unit that we’ve been very excitedDunlopabout.”says
“This new model we’ll show is the latest in our electric A/C range. It’s smaller in size, lighter in weight and more condensed, which customers and body builders are always happier about.”
A t this year’s Expo, the Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) will be showcasing its safety investigation outcomes, detailing the investigation process and presenting findings from its unique standpoint in the industry.
“We want people to know our capabilities with CCTV, so they can talk to us at the Expo if they have any questions about these products.”
coach safety issues and will present its insights to prevent the same dangerous scenarios from happening again.
While in Sydney, Watson also wants to reconnect with many in the industry and discover what Parts Supply Solutions can do for manufacturers and operators moving forward.
“Visitors to our stand can talk with our investigators about what an OTSI investigation involves, the trends we’re seeing in bus and coach safety occurrences, and the insights we’ve gained.”VisitOTSI at stand 93. Find out more at otsi.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 180 528.
customers to see and inspect. Watson says the company will bring a large range of different bus products to the Expo to satisfy the growing demand for various parts.
The director says Parts Supply Solutions has a lot of customers looking for specific parts.
Parts Supply Solutions Australian director Fiona Watson says the group will be showing its latest CCTV products to prove its value in that market.
Whether it be roller blinds, mirrors, seat belts, wiper systems, lighting systems, clutches or filters, Watson says Parts Supply Solutions will have a product on show at the Expo for all
“It’ll be wonderful to see people in the industry again,” Watson says. “To interact with customers and show them our products face-to-face rather than listening to us speak or looking online will be so valuable for visitors.”
OTSI is an independent NSW government agency. Since 2004, it has completed more than 90 bus safety investigations and engaged with hundreds of stakeholders to share safety insights derived from its work. OTSI’s investigations in progress include incidents involving bus fires and a pedestrian fatality, as well as a systemic look at bus rollaways involving multiple operators.Pelham says OTSI will inform members of the industry on its ‘no-blame approach’ to tackling bus and OFFICE OF TRANSPORT SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS (OTSI) SHARES LESSONS
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M any in the industry would know Parts Supply Solutions as a supplier of spare parts for both buses and trucks. But at this year’s Expo, the company is keen to show it is also a specialist in CCTV equipment.
“Not as many people know we’re also a specialist in CCTV products,” Watson told ABC. “We’ll be displaying a lot of camera options along with plenty of our spare parts.
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“We play a key role in informing the industry about how they can improve safety and meet their obligations,” Pelham says. The Expo will be an ideal time for people to learn more about OTSI’s role and how its work can support operators, manufacturers and others to improve bus and coach safety.
When Parts Supply Solutions isn’t producing the latest CCTV equipment for buses, it also supplies a wide range of spare parts for vehicles.
“Our focus at the Expo will be on sharing information and listening to what the industry has to say,” Pelham says.
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“We investigate individual safety incidents involving buses and coaches, and we also carry out ‘systemic’ investigations where our data analysis identifies safety risks affecting the industry as a whole,” OTSI CEO and Chief Investigator Dr Natalie Pelham told ABC.
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“We want people to know our capabilities with CCTV, so they can talk to us at the Expo if they have any questions about these products.”
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continues to provide professional and high-quality bus, truck and trailer parts to the Australian market. With so many products for the parts supplier to bring to this year’s Bus & Coach Expo, McNaughtans has decided to introduce a new range.
“There’s a bigger emphasis on buses here now because everyone wants to change to electric buses as it’s sustainable and green.”
“It all points towards an offering that makes life safer and more comfortable for drivers and passengers while increasing efficiency and lowering costs.”
Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach will also provide visitors with a chance to take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the buses that have contributed to a rich local bus and coach history in Australia. Fuso will feature its Rosa bus – the only light duty bus to feature Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) technology. The Rosa can also perform full
“Showing other brands like our Tru Vision wiper systems is just as exciting,” Cieslak says. “We’ll be showcasing it all and looking to get great exposure out of the Expo.”
“We’re going to be showcasing our Tarabus by Design flooring,” Cieslak told ABC. “This will be the first time it’ll be displayed in Australia as we begin launching the product.“We’re very excited and we are hopeful it’ll take the industry by storm in Australia.”
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Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach is already known for providing local body builders with a range of chassis options that feature the latest active safety systems. Its technology draws on the integrated safety technology of the Daimler Truck group through its huge research and development programs.
“We believe now is the right time to show it to Australia,” Cieslak says. “We think that the market is maturing now in Australia and taking influences from European operators.
At the Expo, visitors can discover the new technology developments that Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach is keeping tight-lipped about. The company says it all points towards an offering that makes life safer and more comfortable for drivers and passengers while increasing efficiency and lowering costs.
The new Rosa features a more efficient 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel common rail engine with the most power and torque in its class, making it an exciting option for Expo visitors to see.
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Steve Cieslak says the Tarabus flooring has already been launched on trial in Europe for the past four years. After waiting to introduce the flooring to Australia, the McNaughtans national project manager says now is finally the time to introduce it to the local market.
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emergency braking in the event of a potential collision. Fuso says its radar-based system can detect moving pedestrians and begin braking to avoidRosadanger.alsofeatures Lane Departure Warning System as standard, along with Electronic Stability Program, driver and front passenger airbags, height adjustable LED headlights, Hill Start Assist, a reversing camera, three-point lap sash seatbelts and four exits. Fuso says it’s available in 22 or 25 seat specifications.
A t this year’s Expo, Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach will present exciting new technologies designed to increase safety and comfort while further improving fuel economy and emissions. It will present alongside its sister-brand Fuso, which will also focus on its new generation Rosa light bus.
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everyone wants to change to electric buses as it’s sustainable and green.” With bus contracts also circulating currently, Cieslak says Gerflor and McNaughtans wants to strategically position itself in the market to offer a product with a difference.Whileit’s spruiking its Tarabus flooring, McNaughtans will also show its Tru Vision ultimate wiper solution systems. It all leaves Cieslak with plenty to be excited about.
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McNaughtans national project manager Steve Cieslak says its latest transport flooring range is set to debut at October’s Expo.
Luminator will also display a new ADR approved camera mirror system at the Expo, to display how it can replace the external wing mirrors on a bus or coach. Goodman says Luminator has Australian distribution rights for the product in the country and has already deployed the system to buses in both Melbourne and Queensland.
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Luminator’s various LED signs for different sizes will be shown, along with the company’s TFT displays that have the ability to show Next Stop route information for passengers inside theGoodmanbuses. says he’s excited to present next stop passenger information on the screens and showcase what Luminator’s signs can do.
“Our local Luminator operation in Australia has been through some management changes over the past year,” Goodman told ABC. “It’s a chance for us to now showcase what we have to offer whilst providing a new set of eyes on the organisation as well.”
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“It’s a new product for the Australian market,” Goodman says. “It’s gaining a lot of positive feedback from bus drivers around the safety aspects and improved vision.”
“We’ll be able to present the ability of our screens around advertising and showing different images,” Goodman says. “We’ll also discuss with the industry how we’re looking to implement our own CCTV products with a Luminator user interface as part of Luminator’s suite of products.”
Luminator has prepared a wide range of its products ready to display at the Expo.
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“They will be able to see the size of the units and how operators need to interact with them. We find the manual handling aspect of our chargers is quite important as no one gets a good idea of this from photos and spec sheets.”
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“We’re going to bring a small selection of DC chargers,” bus division section manager Alex Bowler told ABC. “We’ll have some of the high-powered DC charging products so operators and visitors can have a look and feel of these systems.
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the petroleum industry and is the only recognised NFPA agent for airport crash rescue. Due to its effectiveness and ease of clean-up with a simple hose washdown of engine bays, this chemical agent is also highly desired within the commercial-transportation industry. Whether it’s controllers, sensors or suppression agents, all KlineFire products meet international standards and conform to or exceed all current Australian standards. With nationwide service from multiple office locations, KlineFire offers support throughout the entire process, from design and procurement through to commissioning customised assets.
Bowler says the company wants to use the chance to meet various customers and clients to discuss how electric vehicles and charging can be used to benefit their business.
and have conversations about how these chargers work at scale in electric depots.
KlineFire vehicle-suppression systems include extinguishers either horizontally or vertically mounted with four nozzles for fast and directed distribution of the suppression agent. Nozzles are typically installed in the engine bay and/or battery areas in electric vehicles (EVs).
Extinguishers contain Purple K dry chemical, a high-performance extinguishing agent that is free-flowing, non-abrasive, non-corrosive, and does not cause any toxic effects. Purple K is widely used in
KlineFire is an Australian owned business with operations on a global scale. It has been specialising in the supply, assembly, and servicing of fire protection for more than 50 years. KlineFire will show off its latest equipment and service offerings, expanding over various industries, including transportation, mining, and construction, at this year’s Bus & Coach Expo.
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In 2017, a partnership between Klinefire and Kidde Technologies was announced, dubbed “Innovation Through Heritage”. It has since been providing Australian bus companies with a fire-suppression system that has been tried and tested on a global scale. KlineFire says the technology behind the system is moulded from the Raytheon Technologies Aerospace and Defence industry.
J ET Charge has evolved to become Australia’s leading electric vehicle charging expert with a large focus on bus and coach charging. Having recently completed a sizable installation of 10 75kW DC fast chargers for the Clarks Logan City Bus Service, the Victorian-based company has plenty to offer the growing bus and coach market.
“Our chargers are useful when it comes to ultra-fast fleet charging, while others are more portable and useful in workshops or as a backup.”
“KlineFire vehicle-suppression systems include extinguishers either horizontally or vertically mounted with four nozzles for fast and directed distribution of the suppression agent.”
“We’ll have a mixture of chargers on display,” Bowler says. “Some products are yet to be deployed in bus depots.
Bowler says the logic behind JET Charge’s thinking is that visitors can come to the booth and have a look and feel of the systems to see how they work. JET Charge will then have staff available to provide insight
JET Charge will arrive at this year’s Expo ready to show the latest range of DC chargers and electric infrastructure products.
“JET Charge is a family run business that is built on strong and meaningful relationships amongst industry and operators and it’s really important to us that we continue this,” Bowler says. “Plus, we love talking to people about their bus charging pain points and how we can work together to find practical real-life solutions to these issues.”
designed its automatic self-levelling air suspension seat for commercial vehicles in 1972. ISRI seats was then sold in Australia by a licensee from 1977 until 1993, before owners decided to establish a wholly owned subsidiary of Isringhausen in IsringhausenAustralia. says ISRI driver seats are now fitted to 90 per cent of new buses and coaches built in Australia, with product ranging from static seats to fully featured air suspension seats with integrated lap-sash seat belts and driver-adjustable shock absorbers. Visitors can see the latest technology the seating manufacturer is offering at the Expo as it continues to innovate in the bus and coach seat market.
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For decades, German company Isringhausen has supplied ISRI driver seats in original equipment quality to manufacturers. The seating systems provider says it specialises in meeting an array of vehicle requirements and specifications.Isringhausen will bring some of its latest products to the Expo, including its current NTS1 range of seats. Yet the most exciting part of ISRI’s Expo offerings is its newest NTS2 bus driver seat model that it’ll display in Sydney. By showing these new products, Isringhausen is hoping to show the industry it can make seats that can be tailored as aftermarket options for different types of buses and coaches. Coming from its facility in Wetherill Park, Sydney, the new NTS2 is the latest in a long line of innovative ISRI seating systems for commercial vehicles and technical springs.
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Isringhausen is well-established globally, now working out of 52 plants across 20 countries to form a manufacturing infrastructure backbone. The company has operated since 1919, when it first began building bicycle seats and springs, before ISRI first
“We’ll also have another vehicle from Kangaroo Bus Lines on display that will be a three-axle, i6 3700 coach.”
The latter coach is the Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) auction vehicle that is set to be sold off in November.Heanessays the coach has been around for a couple of years, courtesy of both Irizar and Volvo. Heanes says Irizar will have the auction bus on display so people at the Expo can consider buying it at November’s auction. “It’s good for supporting the industry,” Heanes says. TRIO OF COACHES
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After COVID-19 lockdowns meant Irizar’s service and parts staff had to work over the phone, Heanes wants them to return to working with clients face-to-face at the Expo.
“After two very difficult years, we are once again
“We’ll also have our parts and services manager at the Expo to talk about our service contracts and our parts supply.” Heanes is using the Expo to reconnect with all of Irizar’s customers.
Irizar has been working hard behind the scenes to produce new models. At this year’s Bus & Coach Expo, it’ll be able to show the fruits of its labour.
meeting at professional forums that enrich a particularly hard-hit industry,” Hispacold told ABC. “Taking all the precautions still required, we’re meeting again to share knowledge, learn about the latest industry developments and expand our network.
“Getting back in person with customers can help us resolve issues and push our service contracts,” Heanes says. “We want to spread the word about our program maintenance for bodies too, which offers up to five years of iService at a fixed price program.“Itallgives the customers piece of mind as they know what the body costs will be for five years.”
Hispacold excited about the Expo.
“It’s highly satisfying to be back at such important events as the Expo, where we can meet our customers and partners again.”
Alongside showcasing its latest Breeze range, Hispacold wants to show the industry the way the company has developed over the past two years. When it comes to its new electric HVAC systems, Hispacold says it hopes taking part in the Expo will help consolidate its presence in the Australian market.
Irizar Asia Pacific managing director Steve Heanes says the manufacturer will have a suite of vehicles on display at its Expo booth. It includes the i6S 3900 coach, which will be a three-axle vehicle. Alongside it will be an additional i6S 3900 and an i6 700 model.“One, which comes from operator Road Coach, will have no mirrors,” Heanes told ABC. “Instead, it will have the latest mirrorless vehicle technology, including side cameras.“We’llalso have another vehicle from Kangaroo Bus Lines on display that will be a three-axle, i6 3700 coach.”
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H ispacold’s international reach as a vehicle climate manufacturer will continue to be shown this October as it shows its latest sustainable range at the Bus & Coach Expo. Hispacold will take advantage of its presence at the Expo by presenting its electric Breeze range, which it says offers more efficient solutions to meet electromobility needs. Hispacold says the Breeze range is more compact and lightweight and has a refreshed modular design. The range currently consists of two systems in the Breeze 100e and Breeze 200e, both of which have a reversible heat pump for producing cooling and heating. Hispacold says the range allows it to work with 100 per cent fresh air, avoiding recirculation and improving hygiene inside vehicles.Hispacold says the range is able to adapt to a vast majority of vehicle roofs and has less of an environmental impact than previous models. With the electric Breeze models, the compressor is connected to the equipment, ensuring regulation compliance.Itallleaves
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quality buses to the Australian market, starting with its first vehicle sold in 1965. At the Expo this year, Hino’s prime display will be its Poncho bus, which Clark says has become increasingly popular with bus operators wanting to offer on-demand and flexible transport services.
Hino operates in more than 90 countries and regions, creating area-specific transport solutions for customers. With Australia being one of Hino’s major territories and success stories, Clark says celebrating 80 years of global experience is particularly special in Australia.Formore than 55 years, Hino has provided
“That’s all we can share right now,” Clark says. “If you want to see more, come and see us at the show.”
“With the announcement that all seven of the NSW government’s remaining on-demand pilot services in rural and regional areas of the state have been made permanent from July 1 this year, we expect the Poncho to be very popular with operators at the Expo.” Before it provides communities with increased transport options and great service, it will be shown to the industry at the Expo.
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I n 2022, Hino is marking its 80th anniversary as a global truck and bus brand. The company will use this year’s Australasian Bus & Coach Expo as a way to celebrate the milestone.“Considering we’re celebrating 80 years in our global history this year, it’s so exciting to do so at the Expo,” Hino Australia Bus manager Sara Clark told ABC. “We’re looking forward to using the opportunity to reconnect with the industry after a COVID-enforced hiatus.“It’llbe fantastic to once again see our customers and suppliers.”
“We are really excited about exhibiting the Poncho bus,” Clark says. “This is the first Poncho bus to go into a regional placement in New South Wales for an on-demand service.
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The Goodyear Fleet team will be at its booth at the Expo to discuss with operators and manufacturers ways to increase the productivity of companies and lower costs while continuing to deliver high standards and tailored service solutions that keep businesses rolling.
Even the director of Hanover Displays Australia is amazed by the new model that is about to hit Australian shores. Watson says the sign is so clever that it can show Twitter feeds, live updates and run
“Goodyear Fleet says its current range, like the Goodyear S800, is already proven to be durable enough to handle torque delivery from electric drivetrains.”
“We’ve got a really new high-tech, high-resolution sign coming out we’ll show at the Expo.”
“We’ve got a really new high-tech, high-reso lution sign coming out we’ll show at the Expo,” Hanover Displays Australian director Fiona Watson toldTheABC.full colour high-resolution sign will make its debut at the Expo, with the last model Hanover showed at an Expo being a white high-resolution sign. The Australian subsidiary of the UK company also planned to show its 29-inch TFT screen at last year’s Expo. It’s carried the product across to show visitors in Sydney this October.
Goodyear Fleet says its current range, like the Goodyear S800, is already proven to be durable enough to handle torque delivery from electric drivetrains.
videos on it, catering to whatever purposes a bus operator may require of it.
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“We want to show people how next-stop passenger products work,” Watson says. “We will educate them more on how it all works and what they can do for customers.
T yre retailer and distributor Goodyear Fleet has provided fleet mobility solutions that have become trusted nationwide. Goodyear Fleet understands that maximizing efficiencies are essential for every transport business, as it offers complete tyre and related services solutions to companies operating in the industry.
At display area 114, Goodyear Fleet will be waiting to share with the industry ways to find tech-driven solutions and gain valuable insights that maximise the life of tyres.
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With warehouses across Australia, Goodyear Fleet wants customers to know it can quickly and easily facilitate distribution to a national network of more than 500 aligned tyre service providers.
Going by the mantra of ‘if it rolls, we fit it’, Goodyear Fleet says it is here to help the industry make appropriate decisions about the right products.
“It was disappointing we couldn’t show the 29-inch model at the last Expo, but we’re excited to be able to show it now too,” Watson says. “That model is full on and so impressive.”
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While at the Expo, Watson doesn’t just want to dazzle visitors with Hanover’s latest models. The director says she is also excited to educate customers on Hanover Display’s next-stop passenger information technology. Importantly, she wants visitors to know that Hanover can offer much more than just a sign.
At this year’s Expo, Goodyear Fleet will showcase a range of its tyre and service-related products to prove how it can aid in solutions for bus and coach owners. With electrifica tion shaping the future of the industry, Goodyear Fleet says it wants to relentlessly innovate and develop new tyres to help fleets meet their evolving expectations.
“We’re not just a sign company – Hanover Displays can also do more involved products for buses.”
H anover Displays has constantly impressed with its passenger information systems for the public transport industry since its inception in 1985. Now it’s taking it a step further at the upcoming Bus & Coach Expo with its latest high-resolution sign.
“We have been waiting so long to get this bus in Australia,” Pearce says. “We’re thrilled and over the moon, it’s such an exciting time for “There’sus”.been a huge effort from the entire team to get this vehicle here in time for the Expo.”
Pearce says the EBUSCO 2.2 is about to reach Australian shores, where it will be transferred to Sydney Showgrounds for the Expo.
“We’re also looking to demonstrate our solutions at the Expo. We have an average of 25 years of experience in zero-emissions buses in our team, so we are excited to showcase this to the industry.”
N ew energy heavy vehicle distributor Foton Mobility is continuing to explore its zero-emission options. The Australian-owned company will bring some of its best sustainable products to this year’s Expo.
But EBUSCO isn’t just an electric bus manufacturer. The company will also bring its chargers to show at the Expo. Pearce says the chargers can be integrated end-to-end as part of bus energy storage solutions for customers. From the bus to the charger, Pearce is hopeful EBUSCO will impress the industry at the Expo and encourages all operators, government representatives and bus fans to visit EBUSCO stand 126 at the Expo.
“It’s the only one in the market currently that’s a 40kw module –our competitors only use 25kw modules.” Wang says the bigger 40kw modules will help to reduce the cost of entire equipment ranges for operators looking to transition to zero-emissions energy sources.
A t the Expo, EBUSCO will launch its EBUSCO 2.2 model and provide the opportunity for everyone to see why the company has a reputation for exceptional quality electric buses. This will be EBUSCO’s first bus manufactured as right hand drive.EBUSCO Australia Director Simon Pearce says the unveiling of the Australian 2.2 electric bus is an exciting moment for the growing company.
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Foton’s latest hydrogen bus has only recently arrived at the Foton warehouse ahead of its formal release in August.
Foton’s latest range comes courtesy of a joint venture with Daimler, Cummins and ZF. Wang says the hydrogen bus that Transit Systems will use is its newest city bus design, with the design having been in service at this year’s Beijing Winter Olympics.Butthe hydrogen city bus isn’t the only product that Foton will be displaying at the Expo. “We will release a new product at the Expo that we can’t tell the public about yet,” Wang says. “It should arrive in late September, and it will continue to push our zero-emission bus range.
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“We will be showing our hydrogen city bus,” Foton Mobility CEO Neil Wang told ABC. “We will also be demonstrating our 240kw DC quick charger.
Wang says the hydrogen city bus coming to Foton’s warehouse is for operator Transit Systems and comes equipped with the first Toyota hydrogen fuel cell technology in Australia.
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“It’s been in Europe for eight years, but this is the first time the bus will be available in Australia and right-hand drive,” Pearce told ABC. “It’s a bit of game changer. We’ve been running it in Europe for a while, so now we’re very keen to showcase it.”
Based on how the Australian version of the 2.2 goes on the local market, EBUSCO will then consider bringing in other innovative electric bus models to the Australian market. The 2.2 is available in both a 12.5-metre and 18-metre option. Pearce says the 2.2 is the only 18-metre electric bus on the market, meaning its arrival in Australia will be worth the wait.
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“One of the points we’ll try to make is that our system integrates via open standards for transit authorities and operators,” Mackay says. “It’s not just about providing solutions to operators; we provide to OEMsMackaytoo.”says Consat has plenty of new features to show. While Fleet Studio and Headway are at the top of the list, Mackay wants visitors to come away from the Expo knowing that Consat has an incredibly rich set of solutions for different situations, including electric bus and charging functions, to smooth the transition to zero emission fleets.
“We’re excited about it,” Mackay says. “We’re keen to show what we can do, because we know we make world class solutions and we help enable public transport for the future.”
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“We’re also looking to show our Headway feature, where buses run without a timetable, and you can run a network where buses come every X minutes.”
Consat’s technology will be difficult to miss at the Expo. Mackay says Consat will have live demonstrations
“It all goes through our interfaces and the technology is blended into our new smart distribution boards.”
Along with showing off new products like E-T-A’s SCS200 Intelligent Power Distribution System, the family company is also looking to gain more exposure in the industry at the Expo. After last year’s Expo was postponed, Skaltsounis says E-T-A has spent the extra year taking its equipment to a higher level of quality and“Wesophistication.arehopingfor more exposure in the bus and coach market now that we have a larger range to show OEMs in this sector,” Skaltsounis says. “I hope we get exposure out of it and can get more people interested in our products at the Expo.”
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Consat is bringing some of its latest bus and fleet management solutions to the Expo to show attendees what it can do to optimise the operation of modern buses.
At this year’s Australasian Bus & Coach Expo, it’ll be bringing a new range from its four production facilities to show Australian customers.
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“Instead of just being able to switch things on and off, we have monitoring for circuits,” Skaltsounis says. “Our latest technology provides useful information for circuit analysis.
“We’re going to demonstrate a couple of things at the Expo,” Consat Telematics managing director Lachlan Mackay told ABC. “We’re going to show our Fleet Studio solution where you can monitor and manage your fleet and get tell-tale alarms in realtime.
“This year, we’ve got our new range of CanBus Distribution Modules and Smart Power Relays that we’ll show as well,” E-T-A managing director Andrew Skaltsounis told ABC. “We’ll be showing static displays as it suits the size of the booth we have for theSkaltsounisExpo.” says this year’s Expo will be all about E-T-A showing the industry its multi-plexing capabilities. With its latest range of products using CanBus interfaces to control circuits, the E-T-A managing director says the company’s new smart distribution boards can convey more information regarding circuit activities. He says the technology has all been developed in the past six months for the Expo and can constantly monitor interfaces and currents.
CONSAT’S ITS SOLUTIONS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT and touchscreens at its booth for visitors to experience how its technology works in realtime. Visitors can see how Consat is helping transit operators around the world eliminate range anxiety for electric vehicles as well as provide charging management.
“We recently sold a V10 but turned it into a luxury coach that had a kitchen, toilet and reclining seats.”
“We recently sold a V10 that was purpose built as a luxury coach that had a kitchen, toilet and reclining seats,” Campbell says. “It was built as a 32-seat vehicle, so we’re flexible with our models.”
Now, Challenger Bus & Coach is bringing both its V10 and V12 models to the Expo. The V10 is a 10.5 metre coach that is suited to both school bus and touring coach services and can be altered from its original 45 seats to suit different requirements.
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Originally Challenger Bus & Coach had the perfect idea for what to display at the upcoming Expo. Then, the product was sold.It’s a wonderful challenge to face for the local Australian manufacturer, as it has instead turned to two of its newer models to showcase in “WeSydney.did have one bus pencilled in, but then we sold it,” Challenger Bus & Coach sales manager Dan Campbell told ABC. “It was pretty great.”
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“We’re hoping to find out more while showing our brand to more people, because once people look at our product, we get a great reception. We believe our products sell themselves due to our reliability, flexibility and longevity.”
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altered much like its V10 counterpart. Campbell says Challenger excels in putting wheelchair lifts or other additions onto its models to suit customer needs. Both models are diesel, with a Cummins Euro 5 engine onboard. Campbell says Challenger’s current vehicles in production are being built with Cummins Euro“I’m6.predicting there’ll be a bit about zero-emission buses at the Expo,” Campbell says. “We try to be flexible so we are going to see what the market desires, whether it be electric or hydrogen.
“We’ll also be releasing an additional product in our fully electric range to help position Bus Stop as a true competitor in the EV bus arena.”
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B us Stop Sales is intent on leading the way when it comes to zero-emissions buses and coaches. At this year’s Expo, Bus Stop will be unveiling a new range of products that form part of its diesel and electric bus range.
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suspension parts and other varieties,” Mansell says. “We cover pretty much everything on the bus, so we won’t bring too many specific parts.“We will also bring some interesting products like electronic brake parts and filters so people understand what we specialise in.”
Operating out of Sydney, Mansell says the company is now establishing a warehouse in Melbourne, on top of its current Perth facility. Having only set up in Australia seven years ago, the small team provides parts to buses, coaches and trams. At this year’s Expo, CBM South Pacific will have two booths side-by-side, where it will showcase a variety of spare parts and new service offers that cover many buses.“We will bring in a variety of filters, some engine parts,
“We’re a French-based company but operate in around 60 different countries,” Mansell told ABC. “We supply spare-parts for European bus makes such as Mercedes-Benz, Scania, MAN and Iveco.
“The movement to new energy is the top priority for us as an industry, whether it be electric or alternative fuel,” White says. “Bus Stop will continue BUS STOP EXPANDS RANGE to take a leadership position in this field. “More widely our organisation has committed to truly supporting a net zero agenda and has invested significantly in solar, batteries and water reduction initiatives at our Rocklea head office site, which is the biggest bus sales facility in Australia.”Whitesays he is excited by the opportunity to come together at the Expo and allow all to see the new range in the flesh and witness both the repositioning of the King Long brand and the new range of products on offer. 115 DISPLAY AREA
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Despite CBM South Pacific’s global presence, its Australian branch is looking to increase its popularity at the Expo. Mansell admits his company has a lot of items that would make its catalogue look like a phone book. Mansell says the Expo will be a terrific opportunity to network with potential customers and other industry“There’smembers.onlytwo of us employees looking after all of Australia, so this time to catch up with people will be valuable,” Mansell says. “The Expo will be great for seeing management and regional clients and networking.“Wedon’t have many new items to showcase, we’re just showing our parts and we hope visitors will see we’re a one-stop shop for spare bus parts.”
“We do driveline, chassis, suspension, brakes, air-con ditioning parts and other all-round spares.”
“Bus Stop will showcase our new EVolution high-floor coach at the Expo,” Bus Stop Sales director and dealer principal Pete White told ABC. “We’ll also be releasing an additional product in our fully electric range to help position Bus Stop as a true competitor in the EV busWhitearena.”says the EVolution high floor coach is a remarkable product that is far beyond trial and prototyping – he says it has proven itself ready for immediate sale and deployment. White says the Australian industry is quickly moving towards new energy solutions as a way of transitioning the nation’s bus and coach fleet from diesel to zero emissions.
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Two battery electric buses will headline BLK’s offerings at the Expo in October, being the 12.5 metre chassis and its seven-metre electric city bus.
The four options offer a diverse range from BLK, with the company intent on showing the Australian market its ability to provide BLK AUTO’S BIG zero-emissions and diesel models for various applications required in the industry.
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BLK Auto Australian managing director Jason Pecotic says he can’t wait for the industry to see BLK’s newest models.
“What we’re trying to display to the marketplace is the diversity of products that BLK can build,” Pecotic says. “Whether it’s a battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell chassis, or whether it’s a seven-metre electric bus or a diesel double deck coach, we have the ability as a boutique manufacturer to build, display and supply a range of bus products.
Pecotic says the Expo comes at a good time for BLK Auto, as post-COVID the manufacturer has planned a wave of new releases.
B LK Auto has been working hard post-COVID-19 to unveil its latest range of dynamic buses and coaches. At this year’s Bus & Coach Expo, it will be bringing four of its best models to its booth.
“It’s a very fluid time for the industry,” Pecotic told ABC. “I’m extremely excited to be launching these new buses into the Expo.” In its fleet of four buses it will show at the Expo, BLK Auto will unveil a seven-metre low-floor electric city bus. Along with a double deck 12.5-metre coach, BLK will also give visitors the chance to see its 12.36-metre, 48-seat coach fitted with wheelchair access and a toilet, as well as a 12-metre electric option.
“Our investment in Australia is to show the industry how we’ve gone in the past two years as we support the zero-emissions future.”
“We think it’s optimal to have both low and high floor options available in electric models.”
R ecently, Bus and Coach International (BCI) has been investing heavily in zero-emissions vehicles. Now, it gets to show the industry just how far it has come.
W ith 250,000 active systems operating worldwide and 30,000 systems shipped annually, AngelTrax Australia continues to input design and provide in-vehicle mobile surveillance for transit vehicles. At this year’s Bus & Coach Expo, AngelTrax will bring the best of its latest destination signs, internal mirrors, and CCTV products.
“We think it’s optimal to have both low and high floor options available in electric models.” ELECTRIC OPTIONS
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“Our latest products are the most advanced on the marketplace,” Barwick says. “The destinations signs are new to the market and have been manufactured here in Australia.
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The Australian-owned, First Nations company has been operating for more than 50 years and has spearheaded many large projects, including manufacturing the highway LED signs currently
“This year we’ll be showing all of our new mirrors, signs, and CCTV offerings,” AngelTrax Australia sales specialist Bob Barwick told ABC. “We’ve got our AngelTrax CCTV, which is the latest advanced CCTV system we have with up to 16 terabyte hard drives.
“It won’t be hard for customers to take these products on as they are compatible with everything the industry is doing at the moment.”
BCI’s first electric mining coach will soon be delivered to a client in Western Australia. Millen says this is an optimistic sign for BCI as it seeks to continue transitioning its fleet to zero-emission options.“Ourplan is to transition all models to sustainable technology,” Millen says. “The school and city bus models have been easier than coaches, while we’ve still got hydrogen buses in the“Anythingpipelines.we can build now available in zero-emissions models we will try to produce.”
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“This Bus & Coach Expo is all about electric vehicles for BCI,” BCI state manager Cameron Millen told ABC.
“With all the zero-emission talk in the industry, we thought it was a good time to bring out some new models and display them at the Expo.”
“International supply issues have created demand for local manufacturing. The expertise we have in manufacturing LED highway signs has created the opportunity to expand this knowledge into the destination sign market.”
“Instead of importing and paying extra air freight costs, we can manufacture here,” Barwick says. “We want to show off our products and we hope we get some local interest in the products at the Expo.”
At this year’s Expo, BCI will display its electric school bus alongside its new electric 12-metre low-floor option. To complete its electric offerings, a nine-metre low-floor version will also be on display alongside more traditional diesel coaches. It’s all exciting for Millen and BCI, as the 2022 Expo will mark the first time the manufacturer has shown an electric school bus.“To bring out our first electric school bus is a big milestone,” Millen says. “We’ve had plans with our zero emissions project since 2019, and this goes a long way towards achieving that.
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present in New South Wales. Barwick says its latest product range provides everything an operator or fleet owner needs when it comes to signage, mirrors, and CCTV.
Barwick says it’s more than likely AngelTrax’s new line of products will be fitted into buses before the Expo arrives. The manufacturer’s latest mirrors have become Australia’s first ADR-approved internal mirrors using TFT screens with external cameras and are designed to fit all local buses.
Whether it's controllers, sensors or suppression agents, all KlineFire products meet international standards and conform to or exceed all current Australian standards. With nationwide service from multiple office locations, KlineFire offers support throughout the entire process, from design and procurement through to commissioning customised assets.
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During 2016 Australia experienced more than 50 bus fires, heeding the call for not just any vehicle suppression system but one that was technologically advanced, reliable, cost effective and efficient. In 2017 an exclusive distributorship between the two forces was announced. This partnership – boasting 150 years of shared industry service and dubbed "Innovation Through Heritage" – has since been providing Australian bus companies with a fire suppression system that has been tried and tested on a global scale, with the technology behind the system moulded from the Raytheon Technologies Aerospace and Defence industry.
KlineFire vehicle suppression systems include extinguishers either horizontally or vertically mounted with four nozzles for fast and directed distribution of the suppression agent. Nozzles are typically installed in the engine bay and/or battery areas in electric vehicles (EVs). Extinguishers contain Purple K dry chemical, a high performance extinguishing agent that is free flowing, non-abrasive, non corrosive, and does not cause any toxic effects. Purple K is widely used in the petroleum industry and is the only recognised NFPA agent for airport crash rescue. Due to its effectiveness and ease of clean up with a simple hose washdown of engine bays, this chemical agent is also highly desired within the commercial transportation industry.
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As we begin the move to zero-emission modes of transport, this expo provides a unique opportunity to see and evaluate battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell buses in the one location.
you, please come and see us at the BusNSW stand.Ihopeyouenjoy the 2022 Australasia Bus & Coach Expo!
In conjunction with the expo, BusNSW is pleased to be hosting a number of social functions to facilitate networking and the exchange of information and ideas. Details of each function are included in this showguide. We look forward to meeting all of
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BusNSW members and our NSW, interstate and international industry colleagues who have travelled to Sydney for the Australasia Bus & Coach Expo 2022. On behalf of BusNSW I thank Transport for NSW and other sponsors for supporting this important event. People have significantly changed the way they live, work, travel and do business over the last few years. This has emphasised the need for bus operators, industry suppliers and government to work together in a coordinated manner to deliver safe and effective transport to the public. Having access to market leading products and services, and strong relationships between operators and suppliers, has been vital to establishing a dynamic industry. We suggest that when making selections regarding the procurement of goods and services, that operators and representativesgovernmentconsiderthe suppliers who are exhibiting at this Expo.
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On behalf of the BusNSW Board and members, I am excited to welcome you to the 2022 Australasia Bus & Coach Expo at the Sydney Showground.
“As we begin the move to zero-emission modes of transport, this expo provides a unique opportunity to see and evaluate battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell buses in the one location.”
This showguide provides you with general information and the contact details for every exhibitor, as well as a map to help you find your way around.
I encourage you to visit as many exhibits as possible and to speak with supplier representatives about your current and future procurement needs.
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And, with technology and innovation being an important focus for state and federal governments, it is also an ideal opportunity to view the products and services that will drive efficiency in the provision of public transport and improve customer experiences and safety. The vehicles on display at the expo will be pivotal in reducing street noise, improving air quality and giving commuters an enjoyable ride.
BusNSW has a long history of organising bus exhibitions. We are focused on delivering a standalone exhibition that is accessible to all and look forward to welcoming several thousand visitors through the doors. This is sure to be an event like no other. Over $50 million-worth of vehicles and equipment are featured across 14,000 square metres, with more than 100 exhibition booths showcasing an extensive range of products and services under the same roof. We are pleased to have Transport for NSW supporting the event and exhibiting, along with a number of other government agencies. The NSW Government’s plan to transition over 8,000 buses to zero-emissions in the next 25 years provides a solid foundation for manufacturing and a sustainable future.
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ADJACENT TO THE CAFÉ (REFER TO THE EXPO FLOOR PLAN ON PAGES 76–77 FOR LOCATION DETAILS). NSW Bus Driver of the Year Awards will be presented
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Parking Visitors to the Expo have access to casual parking facilities in a number of locations across the Sydney Olympic Park precinct. Carparks P1, P5 and P6 are in close proximity to Sydney Showground. Please note that fees apply. Visit the official website www.busandcoachexpo.com.au for parking information.
Bus and Coach Displays Over $50m-worth of vehicles, including the latest battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology, will be on display. See pages 81 to 94 for a list of exhibitors.
than 100 exhibition booths displaying products, services and information for the bus and coach industry. See pages 81 to
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suit/after five) Entertainment: ‘String Diva’, ‘Boys in the Band’, ‘The Players Band’ Guests who are not seated at a reserved table will be free to select their own seating on entry to the Gala Dinner in Hall 5. NSW INDUSTRY AWARDS The following NSW Industry Awards will be presented at the BusNSW Industry Gala Dinner. • Outstanding Contribution to the Industry • Environmental/Innovative Operator of the Year • Supplier of the Year MANAGEMENTEVENT THE AUSTRALASIA BUS & COACH EXPO 2022 AT SYDNEY SHOWGROUND IS MANAGED BY BUSNSW. For visitor and exhibitor enquiries prior to the event, please contact BusNSW via: EMAIL: events@busnsw.com.au PHONE: (02) 8839 9500 BusNSW will have an event enquiries desk in the foyer area of The Dome
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HAPPY HOUR WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER 2022 Into Training Australia 4:45pm – 5:45pm The Locker Room Hotel (located in Cathy Freeman Park – opposite The Dome entry) Corner Olympic Blvd & The Yulang, Sydney Olympic Park Smart casual INDUSTRY GALA WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER 2022 Hino 7:00pm – 11:00pm Sydney Showground Hall 5 Showground Road, Sydney Olympic Park (business which be operation during following times: 4 October 1.00pm – 5.00pm Wednesday 5 October 8.30am – 4.30pm Thursday 6 October 8.30am – 4.30pm BusNSW staff will be available to answer enquiries at the BusNSW stand located at booths 53 and 54 between 9.00am – 4.30pm daily. HAVE AND CLOSE AT THE Function Package will have this indicated on their name badge and have to the following
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Tarabus design (by Gerflor) on display for the first time in Australia. Come and visit us at the Australasia Bus & Coach Expo Stand/s 25, 26, 27 & 28 PROUD DISTRIBUTORS OF GERFLOR TARABUS COMPLETE SUPPLIER OF BUS WIPER SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS
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136 BANDAG Web: Phone:bridgestone.com.au/Tyres/Bandag131295
81busnews.com.au August 2022 ABC STAND EXHIBITOR/CONTACT DETAILS PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION 77 & 78 ACCREDITATION MANAGER Web: Phone:accreditationmanager.com.au1300416711 SOFTWARE/ONLINE SOLUTIONS A 100% Compliance Management System for everything compli ance; all on the one platform with no lock-in contracts. Optional add-ons: Real-time Vehicle Tracking, ChildChecker, Ticketing Systems, Student Management (including ODIN Reports and Service Alerts to parents and schools), Maintenance/Workshop Management, Depot Fuel Tank monitoring and more. 36 TO 38 & 40 ALTRO TRANSPORT FLOORING Web: Phone:altro.com1800673 441 BUS SEATING & FLOORING SUPPLIER Altro Transport Flooring is a global leader in durable, safe and compliant flooring for transport applications. Specified by many OEMs and authorities globally, Altro offers industry leading warranties, unsurpassed customer service and a suite of value added services to streamline installation, while saving weight, reducing waste and maximising build efficiencies. 119Area ALUMINIUM REVOLUTIONARY CHASSIS COMPANY PTY LTD Web: Phone:arccaus.com.au0491614629 CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER ARCC has established itself as a technology-driven business centred around the provision of zero emission mobility solutions. The core business of the company has been the development of a bolted lightweight aluminium chassis structure for buses (ZEB) that can be powered by either hydrogen fuel cell or battery electric technology. There are no other lightweight aluminium chassis on the market in mass production. ARCC thus presents the solution to opening up the BEV and HFCE bus market in Australia. 2 ANGELTRAX AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Web: Phone:angeltrax.com.au0295409966
INSURANCE Australian Bus and Coach Underwriting is proud to be a partner of BusNSW, representing the insurance and risk management objectives of Australian bus operators. It demonstrates our support for the industry using core values ABC has always been passionate about: safety, accountability and meaningful inclusion. Since 1979, ABC has been recognised as Australia’s leading insurer in the bus and coach insurance market providing specialist commercial motor and depot & liability cover for bus and coach owners and operators. Bus operators are encouraged to contact Tony La Rocca on 0499 970 085 or email tony.larocca@sura.com.au.
TYRE/WHEEL PRODUCT SUPPLIER Bandag is the industry leader for cold-cure retreads, and is the sole producer of pre-cured tread in Australia. Bandag products are renowned for long life and outstanding performance and are specifically designed to endure the harshest conditions. A reliable and sustainable option for bus and coach operators with locally tested and proven solutions. The Bridgestone-owned Bandag operation retreads more than 400,000 truck, bus and trailer tyres each year through its company-owned factories across Australia and New Zealand. Bandag products are also available from a further 23 licensed locations.
CCTV SUPPLIER Angeltrax Australia provides US-designed CCTV systems, 12-channel and 24-channel units, HD and IP camera option solutions, and easy use Pro 8 application for video recall, live viewing, email, and text messaging. Angeltrax CCTV provides up to 16 terabytes of 3.5-inch hard drives with backup SD card memory. Angeltrax also provides Australian designed and manufactured destination signs. Angeltrax supplies the first Australian ADR-approved TFT internal bus and truck mirrors. Angeltrax is a First Nations Australian company. BUS & COACH
147 BETTERFLEET Web: Phone:evenergi.com0291591824
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
MEDIA For 30 years Australasian Bus & Coach magazine has been the number one source of news and information for key decision makers in the bus and coach industry. ABC delivers the depth and breadth of news and information operators need to effectively run their businesses. Online, ABC daily breaks the big industry news stories of direct relevance to owners and managers. The monthly ABC magazine delivers not only the best equipment reviews but comprehensive coverage of the latest industry news, advice from industry experts, as well as its exclusive bus sales data and used bus classifieds.
80Stand118Area&82 BLK AUTO Web: Phone:www.blkauto.com.au0733861034
SOFTWARE/ ONLINE SOLUTIONS Our industry leading software and advisory helps you to plan, implement and manage optimised zero emissions transport fleets and energy infrastructure. This means lower risk and greater financial and environmental upside for your organisation.
BLK Auto is a specialist vehicle import and distributor with more than six decades of experience and knowledge in specifying, engineering, complying, importing and selling commercial vehicles in Australia and New Zealand. BLK has one of the largest ranges of diesel, battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell buses & coaches on the market today. BLK buses have won a strong presence in the Australian market and a reputation for reliability, efficiency and cost effectiveness. BLK is proud to partner with Volgren on low floor BEC & FCEV as well as MAN, which places its luxury President bodies on both two & three-axle coaches.
MAGAZINE Web: Phone:busnews.com.au0396908766
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CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER
42 AUSTRALIAN BUS AND COACH Web: Phone:sura.com.au/australian-bus-and-coach0499970085
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER BusTech Group is an Australian bus group designed for a connected world – delivering integrated, zero-emission mass mobility solutions enabled by technology. Its battery electric and fuel cell electric buses are designed, built and manufactured in Australia to the specific needs of customers. With an emphasis on local manufacturing and mutually beneficial local supplier partnerships, it is focused on driving local economic growth while reducing its environmental footprint. It believes the future of mass transit is a connected ecosystem with buses at the heart; and it is committed to enabling the next generation of connected transit.
51 & 52 BUSINSURE Web: Phone:www.businsure.com.au1800287467
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER
Formed in 1942, BusNSW (Bus & Coach Association of New South Wales) is the peak industry organisation for the private bus and coach sector in NSW. The BusNSW team provides professional services to support members with contract performance, regulatory compliance, industrial relations and business development. The association promotes public transport and the benefits of bus and coach services for communities across NSW. BusNSW also sells a range of bus signage and safety equipment through the Bus Signs+ store.
115Area BUS STOP SALES AND SERVICE Web: Phone:busstopsales.com.au0732772115
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
WORKSHOP AND VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT
7 BRAKEMATE
101 BUS & COACH INTERNATIONAL (BCI) Web: Phone:bcibus.com.au0893539000
INSURANCE With 2022 being our 20th anniversary, BusInsure continues to provide unparalleled insurance advice, claims and risk solutions to the bus and coach industry. Our expertise spans hundreds of bus operators across Australia, which has seen us grow to be the industries #1 dedicated insurance broker. As your industry partner, BusInsure has always worked closely with operators, BusNSW, QBIC and BIC to understand the requirements of your industry. Actively working with major industry bodies and insurers to provide exclusive benefits. Providing advice on all classes of insurance, along with dedicated claims service, BusInsure delivers unrivalled industry knowledge and expertise.
BrakeMate is a provider of mechanics tools to repair and replace large vehicle hubs and rotors, which eliminates heavy lifting. BRIDGESTONE Phone:www.bridgestone.com.au0882060200
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Bostik is much more than sticking things together. For over a century it has developed smart solutions that touch and improve people’s daily lives. Bostik is the subsidiary of Arkema – a leading provider of innovative bonding and sealing solutions for mass transit (bus, coach and railway) industries. Through constant research and innovation, Bostik provides a wide range of solutions that meet a variety of customer needs while reflecting the highest safety standards in mass transit. Its bonding systems are used in countless applications. Bostik’s products might be subtle but their impact is profound: contributing to a safer, more flexible, efficient and responsive world. Web: Phone:tulip.com.au/brakemate.html0409004439
PARTS & EQUIPMENT
Bridgestone is a global leader in tyres and rubber, and is building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Bridgestone offers a range of services and solutions to all segments of the Australian market to deliver value. Its extensive range of quality tyres is complemented by the provision of mechanical and fleet services through the company’s nationwide store network, mobile service provider Lube Mobile, and the manufacturing and sale of quality retreads through Bandag. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tyres and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies.
Bus Stop Sales & Service owns and operates Australia’s largest bus and coach sales facility in Rocklea (Brisbane) and has established sub-branches in St Marys (Sydney) and Epping (Melbourne). Offering Australia’s widest range of new/used buses and coaches, the Bus Stop team also now offers the largest range of zero emission bus options in the market today.
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53 TO 56 BUSNSW Web: Phone:www.busnsw.com.au0288399500
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER BCI is an Australian bus and coach manufacturer and distributor.
TYRE/WHEEL PRODUCT SUPPLIER
103 BUSTECH GROUP Web: Phone:bustechgroup.com.au0755936722
ABC August 2022 busnews.com.au82 STAND EXHIBITOR/CONTACT DETAILS PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION 63 BOSTIK AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Web: Phmarkets-applications/industrial-solutions-1www.bostik.com/australia/en_AU/one:1800267845
83busnews.com.au August 2022 ABC STAND EXHIBITOR/CONTACT DETAILS PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION 29 & 31 CAMIRA FABRIC Web: Phbus-and-coachwww.camirafabrics.com/en/fabrics/one:0398320935
124Area COACH DESIGN Web: Phone:coachdesign.com.au0732751005
109Area CUSTOM DENNING Web: Phone:www.customdenning.com.au0422224117
Australian Designed, Australia Owned, Built for Australian Conditions and Supported in Australia. Challenger Buses are designed and engineered, utilising premium materials and componentry that will ensure durability, longevity and meet the demands as required for the Australian operating conditions.
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER
47, 48 & 50 COACHAIR Web: Phone:coachair.com1300287247
LTD Web: Phone:www.cbmcompany.com/en0287343073
BUS SEATING & FLOORING SUPPLIER
Camira designs and manufactures fabrics that bring transport interiors to life. Making seats comfortable, colourful, durable and safe, Camira has the capability to meet all local and international safety requirements and to produce bespoke design fabrics to meet customers’ requests. Camira’s range includes flat-wovens, moquettes, leathers, vinyls and an extensive range of co-ordinating trims. All are stringently tested to meet the latest standards. PTY
PARTS & EQUIPMENT
5 & 6 CBM SOUTH PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING SALES & SERVICE SUPPLIER
74 CUMMINS Web: Phone:cummins.com0296165300
PARTS & EQUIPMENT Cummins Inc. designs, manufactures, distributes and services a broad portfolio of power solutions. The company’s products range from diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen generation and fuel cell products.
Coach Design is an industry leader in the highly competitive bus and coach manufacturing market. With over 35 years of industry knowledge and know-how.
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER Custom Denning, Australia’s own bus builder and the only supplier of 100% Australian Made Buses, designed, manufactured, and assembled by Australians for Australians. Creating local jobs and upskilling Australians for a sustainable future.
TELEMATICS, TICKETING & PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
When it comes to people mobility, you need to think about reliable and long-term partnerships to supply original quality spare parts. For more than 30 years, CBM has been supplying OEM spare parts for the bus & coach industry. Thanks to several affiliates around the world and combined with its technical, sales and logistic expertise, CBM is a leader in this market.
Proudly 100 per cent Australian-owned, Coachair is recognised as a pioneer in the Australian bus and coach HVAC market. Its solutions-based approach provides a custom fit complete solution, encompassing the entire product journey. From product design to delivery and beyond, it provides comprehensive aftermarket support including technical assistance, spare parts and a national maintenance network. Beyond HVAC, it is the exclusive Australian distributor for Teknoware and provides additional innovative transportation products.
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER
11 & 13 CONSAT TELEMATICS Web: Phone:www.consat.com/en/telematics1300726742
Since 1989, Consat has provided IT solutions for public transport. Consat is a world leader in on/off-board vehicle systems, central system applications, web apps and turnkey solutions for OEMs, Transit Operators and Transit Authorities. Consat’s solutions are built from the ground up for public transport, are vehicle agnostic and integrate via open standards to just about anything.
Whilst Challenger’s vehicles are completed with the highest quality finishes, its parts business (Australasian Bus and Coach Parts) helps to keep costs down over the life of the vehicle.
123Area CHALLENGER BUS AND COACH Web: Phone:challengerbusandcoach.com.au0385267963
AUTOMOTIVE TEST DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING EQUIPMENT
ABC August 2022 busnews.com.au84 STAND EXHIBITOR/CONTACT DETAILS PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION 88 DAFO AUSTRALIA Web: Phone:www.dafo-australia.com.au0731488790
AIR CONDITIONING SALES & SERVICE SUPPLIER Renowned for its quality and reliability, Denso’s experience as a supplier of bus A/C systems is bolstered by well over 50 years of engineering, technical and manufacturing development. DISTINCTIVE
BUS FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
Dafo Australia is the exclusive distributor, service and parts sup plier of the Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection Systems for Australia and New Zealand. We have multiple locations across Australia and New Zealand, giving us fast and efficient access to Dafo system parts and the ability to dispatch them quickly and cost-efficient ly. Dafo Australia has built a network of professional technicians and service providers who understand customers needs across many operations, to provide fast, innovative, consistent and efficient responses.
67 & 69 E-T-A ELECTROTECHNICAL
Web: Phone:durst.com.au0296601755
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER Ebusco is dedicated to the development, production and bringing to market of fully electric city and regional buses and the associated ecosystem. Its goal is to contribute to a better and healthier living environment by making sustainable, emission-free transport of people the standard. Ebusco is originally a Dutch company, with its head office in Deurne. At the moment more than 350 Ebusco buses are operating in seven countries across Europe, including major cities such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Munich. APPLICATIONS
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135 DTI GROUP Web: Phone:www.dti.com.au/bus-solutions0894791195
SOFTWARE/ ONLINE SOLUTIONS Distinctive Systems has been established for 40 years and is the world’s leading supplier of management software for coach, bus and tour operators. From our head office in the UK and national offices in the USA and Australia, we support our clients in the daily use of over 2,600 of our latest Microsoft SQL server-based systems. Powerful • Affordable • Integrated.
E-T-A is the world market leader of circuit breakers for equipment protection and circuit protectors. It offers the widest range of products in the following sectors: overcurrent protection, power distribution, circuit breakers, power and solid state relays and intelligent complete systems. PARTS AUSTRALASIA
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117BArea DENSO AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA Web: Phone:www.denso.com.au0387611100
Web: Phone:e-t-a.com.au0297263011
CCTV SUPPLIER DTI Group is a premium developer and producer of mobile surveillance and passenger information systems, with all validation and testing conducted in-house. DTI Group meets current international standards, which includes the latest ITxPT guidelines for on-board plug-and play and interoperability of IT systems for public transport including relevant back-office features. DTI provides the most complete backoffice software suite on the market, fully supported by a 24/7 manned, online helpdesk with operator assistance. The DTI Group has offices throughout Australia for total support. DURST INDUSTRIES
Web: Phone:www.ebusco.com/au0364207548
Web: Phone:penske.com.au0732717777
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Durst Industries is an Australian manufacturer of automotive test diagnostic and charging equipment, having been in operation since 1918. EBUSCO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
PARTS & EQUIPMENT
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SYSTEMS Web: Phone:www.distinctive-systems.com/au0386760670
MULTIPLEX SYSTEMS
EPA is Penske Australia’s proprietary Euro Allmakes parts program, which consists of the industry’s most trusted brands. With access to over 60,000 quality parts and distributed by 60+ dealers nationwide, EPA has you covered for all your Euro truck and bus needs.
114Area GOODYEAR FLEET Web: Phone:www.goodyearfleet.com.au131898
125Area FOTON MOBILITY Web:
75 & 76 GENESIS EQUIPMENT Web: Phone:genesisequipment.com.au1300694363
22 GOTRANSIT MEDIA GROUP & IMPACT WRAP Web: Phone:gotransit.com.au1300468726
The leading supplier of mobile column lifts and workshop equipment in Australia, Genesis Equipment provides the perfect solution for garages. With our quick set-up process, you can be lifting large vehicles within minutes! We also ensure safety by designing all aspects with sustainability in mind - ensuring your employees’ wellbeing when using these hoists over time. Our sustainable approach across every aspect means only the highest quality materials are used during construction ensuring each piece of equipment last years without needing any major repairs or adjustments to provide maximum efficiency.
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EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
FLEET SIGNAGE & ADVERTISING PROVIDER Go Transit Media Group is a respected and innovative media company that provides unique transit advertising opportunities across Australia. Impact Wrap specalises in eye-catching wraps and signs, allowing you to capitalise on the free exposure available for your business by wrapping your private vehicles or business fleet.
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85busnews.com.au August 2022 ABC STAND EXHIBITOR/CONTACT DETAILS PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION 116CArea EXPRESS COACH BUILDERS Web: Phone:www.expresscoachbuilders.com.au0265684000
4 GMV INNOVATING SOLUTIONS Web: Phone:www.gmv.com/en(+60)392120987
Foton Mobility is an Australian-owned distributor of new energy vehicles, sourcing the best overseas technology to lead the Zero Emissions transport revolution in Australia. Commissioning its first commercial Hydrogen city bus in Australia in 2022, Foton Mobil ity works alongside leading hydrogen producers to demonstrate the effective use of Hydrogen as a future fuel. We also supply other Zero Emissions vehicles and technologies supporting our clean transport vision. The iBlue Light Duty Electric Truck is the smarter, cleaner transport solution for the Australian logistics market, and using charging infrastructure available through ChargeGreen en sures Foton Mobility can facilitate your seamless transition to Zero Emissions sooner.
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER
110Area FUSO TRUCK AND BUS Web: Phone:www.fuso.com.au1800033557
Finlease has been financing business in the transport & Bus Industry for over 30 years. With more than $700M in assets funded annually, Finlease has the buying power and expertise to be your long-term funder when it comes to finance for your Bus, vehicles, equipment and property needs. Finlease: Better than a Bank. Better for your Business. Phone:fotonmobility.com.au0403191811
FINANCE AND BANKING SERVICES
85 FINLEASE Web: Phone:www.finlease.com.au0417279891
TYRE / WHEEL PRODUCT SUPPLIER Goodyear Fleet offers one of Australia’s largest ranges across all categories to cater for all your tyre needs and to meet any applications. With warehouses across Australia, Goodyear Fleet can easily facilitate distribution of products your fleet needs through a national network of 500+ aligned tyre service providers. It delivers valuable insights with tech-driven solutions to increase operating efficiencies and maximise the life of tyres. It is committed to safety and sustainability measures.
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER
Express Coach Builders is an Australian manufacturer established with a commitment to quality, integrity and technology.
TELEMATICS, TICKETING & PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GMV is a Spanish technological group and one of the world’s market leaders for intelligent transport systems, with systems installed in more than 24,000 buses and 3,600 trains worldwide (projects in Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Manila, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Warsaw, etc).
Fuso Truck and Bus represents over 80 years of Japanese heritage. Fuso has a long-standing reputation for producing reliable and durable vehicles, including Australia’s favourite light duty bus – the Fuso Rosa. With class-leading safety including AEBS, lane departure warning and pedestrian detection, optional TS 160 compliance, an unmatched five-year factory warranty and dedicated finance pack ages with guaranteed future value – the Fuso Rosa in 22 and 25 seat specification provides the flexibility every bus fleet needs.
122Area HARTEX
SPECIALISED BUS RECOVERY, TOWING & TRANSPORT
WORKSHOP AND VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT
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23 IMPULSE WIRELESS Web: Phone:www.impulsewireless.com.au0287053778
Impulse Wireless has specialised in PTT two-way communications for over seven years. Its PTT solutions are bus industry compliant and cost-effective, providing two-way communications using 4G networks for better voice quality, features and flexibility; with in stant coverage across Australia. Impulse Wireless smart radios also connect with duress buttons and on-board systems. GPS tracking, schedule and headway management, and other applications can be included so only one device is required to provide operational intelligence, communications and safety.
120CArea INCA LIFTS & TRANSPORT WASH SYSTEMS Web: Phone:www.incalifts.com1300411906
Web: Phone:www.hartex.com.au0297336600
Hartex Engineering is a supplier of heavy vehicle workshop and wash equipment; building and installing vehicle work shop facilities for over 25 years. Workshop equipment includes pre-fabricated service pits, heavy vehicle hoists, lubrication systems and brake testers. Wash equipment includes automated rollover washers, drive through washers, single brush washers and under-chassis washers.
62 HIFRASER Web: Phone:www.hifraser.com.au0299707322
14 HANOVER DISPLAYS Web: Phone:hanoverdisplays.com0398726673
Hino Motor Sales Australia has been delivering buses to the Australian market for over 55 years. Hino continues to bring innovative products to the Australian market and, like all Hino products, Hino buses are built with the core brand attributes of quality, durability and reliability. As a Toyota Motor Group Company, Hino has a suite of business solutions for its customers. This comprehensive program – Hino Advantage – provides Hino bus customers with fleet training, financial services, a dedicated in-house Customer Care centre and access to Hino Genuine Parts and Service. It is a range of support solutions designed to help customers reduce costs over the life of the vehicle. 32 HISPACOLD Web: Phone:www.hispacold.es0417564395
108Area HINO Web: Phone:www.hino.com.au1300014466
Hispacold designs, manufactures and distributes globally to many body builders. In Australia it is supported by a dealer network with more than 20 locations. It has a large variety of HVAC system to meet all vocational requirements, so head on over, have a chat with the team and have a look at its latest HVAC electric system for zeroemission buses.
Heavy vehicle workshop equipment and cleaning solutions.
AIR CONDITIONING SALES & SERVICE SUPPLIER
ABC August 2022 busnews.com.au86 STAND EXHIBITOR/CONTACT DETAILS PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION 146 GRS TOWING Web: Phone:www.grstowing.com.au1300550600
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER
HIFraser’s environmental solutions team design, supply and maintain innovative waste solutions for the marine, commercial building and transport industries throughout Australia and the Oceania region. Together with its international partners, it has access to over 50 years of collective, worldwide experience in environmentally sustainable technology, including vacuum toilets and vacuum drainage systems. Its experienced technical team work closely with major bus manufacturers across Australia in the supply of premium toilets to new commercial fleets. The trained and qualified engineers and technicians at HIFraser are also able to provide technical support, advice and spare parts.
GRS Towing, founded in 1979, provides assistance to light, medium and heavy vehicles, cars, service utes, minibuses, route buses, coaches, bendy or double deckers. GRS is a leading provider in Sydney. The GRS fleet includes the latest equipment types, low load angle slide decks, extendable trailers and tyre lifts. Employing trained and qualified drivers with long-term backgrounds in trucking or auto repair, GRS has a strong presence across the Sydney region and beyond, all due to its continuous and ongoing commitment to the industry. GRS Towing has the skills, capabili ties and compliance to service the modern bus industry. Whether your job is big or small, its modern fleet is fully equipped to handle the toughest jobs. Each vehicle is maintained to ensure “a job well done, first time, every time”.
WASTE SYSTEMS SANITARY EQUIPMENT
ELECTRONIC DESTINATION SIGNAGE Hanover Displays is a supplier of passenger information systems. Providing all next stop information systems and LED destination signage, TFT internal displays and internal signage systems. ENGINEERING
WORKSHOP AND VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS (TWO-WAY RADIO)
79 & 81 KARMOT Web: Phone:karmot.com0296227388
Web: Phone:www.kdnorthernbeaches.com.au0299415888
BUS SEATING & FLOORING SUPPLIER
132 KEOLIS
BUS OPERATOR - CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
BUS FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
105Area IRIZAR ASIA PACIFIC Web: Phone:www.irizar.com.au0397086688
Keolis Downer is Australia’s largest private provider of multimodal public transport, with a presence in five states, and delivering 250 million passenger trips each year. Keolis Downer is the proud operator of bus services in the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore in NSW. Committed to providing a fun, safe and enjoyable workplace for all employees, Keolis Downer is always on the hunt for new talent to join the team!
130 & 131 JET CHARGE Web: Phone:jetcharge.com.au1300856328
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
Isringhausen is your global expert for the development and manufacture of innovative seating systems for commercial vehicles and technical springs. As the global market leader it manufactures seating lines found in trucks, buses and construction vehicles and equipment in 50 plants across 20 countries. Experience, innovation and uncompromising customer-orientation are the hallmarks of its successful entry into the next millennium … and Isri is the driving force for millions of drivers across the globe.
133 ITMS TYRE SOFTWARE & HAULMAX WINGMAN Web: itms.net.au Phone:Phwww.haulmaxtyres.com.au&one:iTMS0882873459HaulmaxTyres1300 677 524
87 ISRINGHAUSEN PTY LTD – ISRI SEATS Web: Phone:isri.com.au0297566199
EV CHARGING & INFRASTRUCTURE Jet Charge is Australia’s leading Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure solutions company, with over 115 national staff and a dedicated Bus team. When working with Bus fleet operators, we focus on understanding their unique set of challenges and offer real world charging solutions for both small scale trials and large depot conversions. We also stock and work with the largest range of charging hardware in Australia to ensure we offer our partners the best charging solution every time. When it comes to Electric Bus charging, we’re here to help.
TRAINING & EDUCATION PROVIDER Into Training Australia (ITA) has been servicing the training needs of the bus and coach industry since 1999. Its aim is to offer its industry partners solutions that reduce risks and improve service delivery.
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CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER
Irizar has been manufacturing vehicles for over 130 years. Since entering the Australian market it has grown its business and brand to become one of the most trusted business partners in the resource sector and the coach sector. It has a range of bodies that meet all state procurement requirements in the school bus sector as well. It has mobile service vans in all capital cities and is supported by various industry suppliers in each state, further enhancing its ability to support customers.
Karmot is a family-owned Australian business that distributes high quality automotive lifting equipment and tools. Headquartered in Sydney, it also has offices in Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. Its range includes bottle jacks, trolley jacks, support stands and workshop equipment such as presses, wheel dollys, truck ramps, body repair kits, transmission jacks, cylinders and pumps. Karmot brands include Liftech, the Australian made Ritch, and it is proud to be the Australian distributor for Masda jacks from Japan. Karmot can supply high quality workshop service equipment at affordable prices. It offers great service, short lead time, product reliability and competitive pricing. DOWNER NORTHERN BEACHES
TYRE / WHEEL PRODUCT SUPPLIER Fleet tyre maintenance software with the latest technology, measuring tyre pressure and temperatures. Haulmax ATT 104 Urban Bus Tyre – designed in Australia and delivers the best CPK.
120BArea KLINEFIRE Web: Phone:www.klinefire.com.au0387386666
In May 2017, KlineFire launched its vehicle fire suppression system. Its product differs to those on the current marketplace because it is powered by the technology of Collins Aerospace. Headquartered in Melbourne, KlineFire is the exclusive Australian distributor for Kidde Technologies Inc. – Collins Aerospace. Together, they have a combined 150 years of fire industry experience, offering a superior product and delivering exceptional service.
87busnews.com.au August 2022 ABC STAND EXHIBITOR/CONTACT DETAILS PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION 58 INTO TRAINING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Web: Phone:intotraining.com.au0417202950
Official Distributor COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS Mobileye, an Intel Company, is leading the mobility revolution with its autonomous driving and driver-assist technologies, harnessing world-renowned expertise in computer vision, machine learning, mapping and data analysis. Mobileye technology uses cameras mounted to the vehicle, which scan the road ahead and detect potential dangers, warning the driver with visual and audible alerts to prevent or mitigate collisions. Mobileye’s technology is used by the majority of auto manufacturers. The aftermarket solution up-specs existing fleet vehicles, allowing organisations to enhance safety for their drivers and other road users.
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113Area MAN TRUCK & BUS Web: Phone:www.man.com.au0732717777
A reputation built on safety & comfort
64 MOBILEYE Web: Phone:www.mobileye.com0294361121
MAHA has a long-established 31-year presence in Australia and New Zealand, with a history of outstanding customer service. It has held ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification for over 30 years running. In that time MAHA Australia has been instrumental in introducing roller brake and suspension testing technology to government testing authorities, OEMs, educational institutes and the general transport industry. MAHA equipment is used in facilities all around Australia, New Zealand and now the Pacific Islands, with many new sites capitalising on the speed and safety of the MAHA rising-bed load simulation system. MAHA Australia’s nationwide sales and service network includes main offices in Brisbane and Syd ney, and sales and service staff around the country. The company’s Brisbane warehouse includes equipment repair & reconditioning capability and container-handling facilities.
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER
Mason Grogan Industrial provides specialist material solutions for the mass transit industry. With a heavy focus on passenger safety, it provides EN45545-compliant seat cushions, insulation, gaskets and seals. The company’s extensive materials knowledge and converting services allow it to provide ready to install kits to streamline your production and provide a compliant, safe and comfortable solution for your customer. 45
MCCONNELL SEATS AUSTRALIA Web: Phone:mcconnellseats.com.au0393507277
144Area MAHA GERMAN LIFTING AND TESTING EQUIPMENT Web: Phone:www.maha.com.au1800006242
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CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER
Web: Phone:www.mercedes-benz-bus.com/en_AU1800005166
Web: Phone:www.mcnaughtans.com.au0387686666
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With a history dating back over 250 years and a world-class pedigree, MAN Truck & Bus produces some of the world’s finest buses. Proudly distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Penske, MAN’s bus range redefines efficiency, safety and comfort, and caters for a wide range of customer applications. With four model variants, the city bus range is impeccably suited to inner-city transport, MAN’s coach range is specifically designed to meet the demands of long-distance transportation, and the school bus range boasts innovative safety features while delivering exceptional economy, durability and reliability. MANs are engineered to save you money. GROGAN INDUSTRIAL
ELECTRONIC DESTINATION SIGNAGE Luminator is a global organisation providing recognised solutions that increases intelligence, safety and efficiency for public transit operations. For over 25 years we have supplied and supported solu tions for the bus industry, around Destination Signs, CCTV, Passenger Information Systems and recently our ADR approved Bus Camera Mirror Systems. Our focus builds expertise and skills to provide integrated solutions. We invest in the right hardware and software design to deliver the value customers are seeking. Luminator is a locally based company, working with OEMs and operators.
With a reputation for manufacturing seating systems that are safe and comfortable since 1952, McConnell continues to design, manufacture and distribute seats that are innovative and meet the demands of operators and public transport users. McConnell continually invests in the latest technology, which allows the company to provide a wide range of seating solutions that can be configured to suit any chassis/body configuration. McConnell also invests heavily in human resources, which provides customers with superior design, engineering, sales and parts support in Australia and New Zealand. TO 28
BUS SEATING & FLOORING SUPPLIER McNaughtans takes pride in being one of the largest established national suppliers of aftermarket and OEM products including Tarabus floor covering by Gerflor and Tru Vision wiper systems, with branches situated in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. COACH
A reputation built on safety & comfort mcconne
Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach Australia has been a key supplier to the Australian market for over 50 years. Its sales and technical teams are extremely experienced and ready to provide support across a comprehensive range of buses and coaches. Its innovative safety systems combined with its reliable chassis and suspension provide an outstanding level of comfort and safety for drivers and passengers alike.
71 & 73 MASON
BUS SEATING & FLOORING SUPPLIER
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Web: Phmarkets/rail-busindustrial.grogangroup.com.au/one:1300859960
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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is Australia’s regulator for heavy vehicles. It was established in 2013 as a statutory authority to administer the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and aims to support a safe, efficient and productive heavy vehicle industry. It works with industry, governments and partner agencies to: provide leadership and drive sustainable improvement to safety, productiv ity and efficiency; minimise the compliance burden, while ensuring the objects of the HVNL are achieved and duty holders meet their obligations; and reduce duplication of, and inconsistencies in, heavy vehicle regulation across state and territory borders.
Driving efficiency for passenger transport operators is the key goal behind Omnibus Solutions’ software and, over the past 30 years, it has become a market-leader in the field. Its solutions utilise leading technology to address the needs of passenger transport operators to create efficient schedules, timetables and staff rosters. These feed through to vehicle and crew allocation systems that ensure timetables are delivered punctually and cost-effectively.
NECs operational Intelligence systems, safety and security platforms and Customer Focused tools, our Smart Transport Services are changing the way we think, plan and undertake our journeys. NEC understand that people expect a seamless experience when it comes to their daily journey. As technology enablers we provide the tools that empower people to go where they want, when they want in the quickest, easiest, and safest way possible. NEC partners with Authorities and Operators to provide customer-centric, data-driv en tools that make it easier for those who work in the industry to deliver services every day.
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SOFTWARE/ONLINE SOLUTIONS
89busnews.com.au August 2022 ABC STAND EXHIBITOR/CONTACT DETAILS PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION 59 & 61 MULTISPARES Web: Phone:www.multispares.com.au131615
100 NATIONAL HEAVY VEHICLE REGULATOR Web: Phone:www.nhvr.gov.au136487
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83 OMNIBUS
Web: Phone:www.omnibus.solutions+44(0)1616833100
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121Area NEXPORT Web: Phone:nexport.com.au1800NEXPORT
44 NEC AUSTRALIA Web: Phone:nec.com.au/sts131632
Nexport offers end-to-end zero-emission transport, energy and technology solutions through an integrated ecosystem to deliver a seamless, hassle-free and efficient transition. Australian-owned, its ‘clean-tech’ technologies promote a cleaner and healthier environment, ensuring a sustainable future. Nexport stimulates, accelerates and executes the deployment of zero-emission solutions to create a more liveable environment for the citizens of tomorrow through its partnerships with industry-leading businesses and its local design, engineering and assembly plants. Nexport helps to combine assets, infrastructure and applications to achieve zero-emission transport. SAFETY
INVESTIGATIONS Web: Phone:www.otsi.nsw.gov.au1800180528
142 OPTIBUS Web: Phone:www.optibus.com0402092808
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PARTS & EQUIPMENT Multispares Bus Parts provides mainstream distribution for aftermarket truck and bus parts.
93 OFFICE OF TRANSPORT
The Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) is NSW’s independent transport safety investigator. Its mission is to improve safety outcomes and enhance public confidence through independent investigation, sharing of lessons learnt, and engagement with the transport sector. It investigates safety incidents and accidents involving passenger bus, ferry and rail services and rail freight operations in NSW. A ‘no-blame’ approach is used to understand why events occurred, and to share lessons to prevent them from happening again. SOLUTIONS
Optibus is an end-to-end, cloud-native solution for transportation planning, scheduling, rostering and operations, powered by artificial intelligence and optimisation algorithms. Transportation agencies and operators in 1,000 cities worldwide trust Optibus to increase efficiency and service quality, promote transportation equity, reduce emissions and costs, and modernise their operations. 66
ORION – THE CONNECTED BUS Web: Phone:orionet.com.au1300038477
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS (TWO-WAY RADIO) Together with the Orion network, Mastercom has worked closely with the bus industry for more than 30 years providing a range of solutions to meet individual customer needs. Our technology offering for voice and data includes Digital Two Way Radio, 4G/5G Connectivity, globally trusted and recognised hardware brands, analytics software, unified diesel and electric vehicle telematics and 24/7 support services. Mastercom works collaboratively with a range of key industry suppliers to provide bus operators with a comprehensive solution to meet contract requirements, improved customer service and driver safety.
PARTS & EQUIPMENT SafeTstop builds precision vehicle test lanes for the transport and automotive industries, so every vehicle on the road is safe. It partners with clients in innovative ways to offer them exceptional workshop efficiency and increase profits.
57 QRM CLAIMS MANAGEMENT Web: Phone:www.qrma.com.au0294322000
BUS SEATING Sege Asia Pacific supplies quality seating to the Asia Pacific region and worldwide.
46 QCOM (TWO-WAY RADIO) Web: Phone:www.qcom.co0738561513
QRM Claims Management is Australia’s leading independent claims manager and loss assessor.
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER Scania is leading the shift towards a sustainable transport future with the launch in Australia of its electric-hybrid route bus chassis, which has already locked in several hundred orders. Operators keen to significantly reduce their emissions footprint and improve the passenger experience have found the electric-hybrid bus to be the perfect here-and-now solution, providing quantifiable running costs. Also due in 2022 are the first battery electric buses from Sca nia, providing full time zero tailpipe emissions, along with the New Bus Generation platform. Scania offers biodiesel and a range of diesel alternatives for operators of long-distance coaches and/or regional routes. SEGE SEATS ASIA PACIFIC
CCTV SUPPLIER Poseidon Technologies has been providing cutting-edge CCTV solutions for the Australian bus industry since 1998. Poseidon’s state-of-the-art hardware is complemented by our bespoke software designs. These supplement proprietary software programs, and provide our clientele with time-saving methodologies including fault and offline reporting and remote download capabilities, assisting greatly in meeting KPI targets. Its unique PosTech Live Cloud hosting offers live and immediate fault reporting, incident downloads & GPS tracking, and its AI systems can assist with fatigue management and provide phone usage, lane departure, collision and pedestrian warnings, to name just a few. Poseidon Technologies can provide a solution for any of your CCTV requirements.
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Web: Phone:www.segeseats.com.au0297270440
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SAFETSTOP Web: Phone:safetstop.com0298320045
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104Area SCANIA AUSTRALIA Web: Phone:scania.com.au0392173300
99 POSEIDON TECHNOLOGIES Web: Phone:www.poseidontechnologies.com.au0428117070
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DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS (TWO-WAY RADIO) QCOM is Australia’s leading PTT two-way communications provider utilising Telstra’s expansive 3/4G network coverage to ensure your buses stay connected from Perth to Brisbane and Adelaide to Darwin. QCOM offers crystal clear digital voice communication with added features like GPS tracking and bus telemetry (including bus sweep and duress) via our own QPATCH dispatcher system. Let QCOM get you connected with our range of portable and mobile digital radios. QCOM – Now we’re talking.
CCTV SUPPLIER Parts Supply Solutions is a CCTV specialist and spare parts supplier, including seat belts, cameras, mirrors, lighting systems, roller blinds, filters, clutches and much more.
89 & 91 ROYANS COACHWORKS/ PPG INDUSTRIES Web: Phone:royans.com.au0733444544
For over 30 years Royans has developed its industry-leading expertise in all facets of the bus and coach body building including repairs, refurbishments and refinish. It guarantees everything it does to give you peace of mind with your vehicle when you get back on the road. From the carefully sourced parts to quality workmanship, you can be confident that a Coachworks repair or refinish project will work hard for you for years to come. Royan Coachworks provides fleet body maintenance, accident repairs, refinishing, refurbishment, retrofits and minibus conversions. It can transform single vehicles to full fleets, meeting all requirements.
91busnews.com.au August 2022 ABC STAND EXHIBITOR/CONTACT DETAILS PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION 148 SEPURA Web: Phone:www.sepura.com0385120300
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Speedywash Australia is a family-owned fleet presentation specialist supporting the Australian bus and coach industry for over 25 years. It is focused on environment, engineering, operational productivity and cost efficiencies in fleet clean maintenance technology, including wash bay design, water treatment and recycling and bus and coach wash systems. We do everything you need to keep your fleet clean. We are proud to be responsible for bringing the famous Speedywash range to Australia. With over 600 units in operation, Speedywash is Australia-wide.
SUPERANNUATION SERVICES Spirit Super is the national super fund for the auto trades. With over 321,000 members and $26 billion funds under management, we work hard for members through low fees, excellent service, and a history of strong returns. Continue the journey, with spirit. Advice on Spirit Super is provided by Quadrant First Pty Ltd (ABN 78 102 167 877, AFSL 284443) and issuer is Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd (ABN 14 008 650 628, AFSL 238718), the trustee of Spirit Super (ABN 74 559 365 913). Read the PDS and TMD at spiritsuper.com.au/pds before making a decision. Past performance isn’t a reliable indicator of future performance.
STYLERIDE SEATING SYSTEMS Phone:styleride.com.au0418679265
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
Web: Phone:www.speedywash.com.au1300880780
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120AArea SPEEDYWASH
60 SPIRIT SUPER Web: Phone:spiritsuper.com.au1800005166
20 STREAMAX AUSTRALIA Web: Phone:www.streamaxaustralia.com.au0286042354
CCTV SUPPLIER Streamax Australia is a leading provider of mobile digital video recording equipment for the transport industry Australia-wide. It prides itself on its technical resources and aftersales service. Its products and services include CCTV, driver fatigue and behaviour management as well as road safety monitoring for all size vehicles. Streamax isn’t just about providing quality products, it’s about empowering its customers with affordable solutions that can help them better manage their vehicle fleet, drivers and passengers.
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SMC bus doors are proudly Australian designed and manufactured at Castle Hill, NSW, providing a quality Australian-made product for the Australian bus industry that is supported nationally. & 41 SMS DIESEL SPARES
10 SIEMENS Web: Phone:medium-voltage/solutions/emobility.htmlnew.siemens.com/au/en/products/energy/0297212000
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DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Sepura’s solutions include specialist on-board equipment, to improve services and safety for passengers as well as enhancing operations, performance and staff safety. Sepura’s TETRA and LTE radios provide the capability to ensure voice and data services can be handled simultaneously, with the ability to automate standard operational procedures to improve efficiency while call priority management assures there will be available radio resources in the system in critical situations. Our solutions include: Voice communications between the driver and public address system, Vital data providing signalling data for driv ing instructions and Critical data for alarm management, vehicle diagnostics, location, emergencies etc.
BUS SEATING & FLOORING SUPPLIER StyleRide Seating Systems has reached the milestone of 25 years, supplying seating solutions for transport industries throughout South East Asia. Having recently moved to new premises, StyleRide continues to offer customised seating solutions for bus/coach, marine, defence and recreational vehicles – fully ADR compliant and tested to Australian standards. StyleRide Seating Systems offers a one-stop solution from design through to fabrication and installation, for all your seating requirements.
68, 70 & 72 SMC CORPORATION Web: Phone:www.smcworld.com1800763862
Siemens is a leading supplier of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Australian market. Its SichargeUC range of charging infrastructure is designed to scale with your electric fleet and provide options for ground and overhead solutions. Paired with its charging management software DepotFinity, in-country stock, spares and service expertise and grid connection infrastructure, Siemens provides holistic and flexible solutions for electrifying depots.
Web: Phone:smsdiesel.com.au0297142500
BUS DOOR SALES & MAINTENANCE
WORKSHOP AND VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT
SMS Diesel Spares Pty Ltd is a family-owned company established in 1959. it is an independent supplier of premium Japanese and European parts for truck, bus, 4x4 and other commercial and industrial vehicles. Its loyal customers are looked after by our highly competent experienced team. It has an advanced fully-equipped reconditioning workshop located in Sydney with highly qualified diesel technicians and machinists, with five branches in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. SMS Diesel’s products are supplied by the world’s most trusted OEMs. AUSTRALIA
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49 TEKNOWARE Web: Phone:coachair.com/teknoware1300287247
Taro Distributors Pty Limited is a family-owned importing distribution company of foundation brake parts with a distribution network in all major centres throughout Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. It specialises in commercial brake linings, brake drums, disc rotors, disc pads, callipers, and automatic slack adjusters.
Teknoware provides comprehensive lighting and interior solutions that are designed to perfectly match the needs of train, bus and coach passengers across the globe. With more than 40 years of experience, Teknoware is a technological innovator as a designer, developer and manufacturer and takes pride in high and consistent quality. Coachair was appointed in January 2021 as the exclusive Australian distributor for the Teknoware range, which includes the ranges for lighting and lightweight, high-pressure laminate panels for ceilings and sidewalls.
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER
TAFE NSW stands proudly at the centre of the state’s vocational education and training sector. As the leading skills provider in NSW it has an important role to play in the post-pandemic economic recovery, delivering relevant, practical and creative training to grow the NSW economy and skill the workforce for the future. The NSW government’s vision is for a modern TAFE NSW that provides high quality, industry-relevant training.
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95 TARO DISTRIBUTORS PTY LTD Web: Phone:www.taro.com.au0297743011
111Area THERMO KING BUS AUSTRALIA Web: Phone:www.qtk.com.au0737127777
Web: Phone:www.t-power.com.au0385667671
143 TOOOAIR Web: Phone:toooair.com.au0291570540
T-Power’s core products include drive systems, traction systems and large power batteries. T-Power’s team has accumulated decades of design experience from CRRC and has the world’s most advanced high-speed rail R&D and maintenance technology, which enable it to remain in a leading position in a dynamic industry and continue to provide the best products and services. It has over 20 years’ expertise on tackling the toughest electrical issues and providing integrated tailored solutions. It insists on strict compliance with all Australian standards and regulations, providing products and superior services at competitive cost with a long-life guarantee.
Web: Phone:www.transdev.com.au0456812872
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The Sydney Bus Museum has over 70 historic buses on display and is an operating museum offering vintage bus rides from the museum to the City. The museum is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month as well as for other special events. TAFE NSW Web: Phone:tafensw.edu.au131601
Thermo King offers a variety of air conditioning models for any application, including articulated, double deck, low floor, school bus, coach and electric vehicles, with national service to assist your business. Thermo King continues to push the envelope in efficiencies and design, offering products that are lighter in weight, use less refrigerant and deliver even better performance. Reliability and cost of ownership are critical factors that affect our customers’ bottom line. Thermo King Bus Australia delivers operational and service excellence.
LIGHTING AND INTERIORS
Transdev NSW is an bus operator in the northern, southern and western suburbs of Sydney and Transdev John Holland is a bus operator in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, operating on behalf of Transport for NSW.
AIR CONDITIONING SALES & SERVICE SUPPLIER
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137 T-POWER PTY LTD
ToooAir is a specialist PTToC (push-to-talk over cellular) communication company offering two-way radio communication Australia-wide. ToooAir has established itself as the go-to specialist in Australia with a full range of mobile and handheld hardware, including smartphone and PC connectivity. The fully-featured platform offers similar features to a traditional two-way radio system where a controller can talk to one or 100 users at the same time anywhere in Australia, from the bottom end of Tasmania to Darwin. Full vehicle tracking and voice recording of all movements and conversations, including SOS, man down and call hierarchy, are standard ToooAir platform features.
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TRANSDEV & TRANSDEV JOHN HOLLAND
127Area SYDNEY BUS MUSEUM Web: Phone:www.sydneybusmuseum.com0295726789
TransitGraphics is Australia’s leading design agency solely devoted to the transport industry. Its work assists millions of transportation users daily to navigate towns and cities through website design, passenger information, wayfinding and infographics. Developing passenger information standards since 1998, TransitGraphics continues to partner with well-known transport industry brands to exceed government and stakeholder contractual requirements. TransitGraphics’ design philosophy is focused on enhancing customer experience through functional design and improved customer usability. Its award-winning projects are both eye-catching and easy to use and, most importantly, deliver information clearly and concisely.
ONLINE SOLUTIONS Triple
air-conditioning
84 TRANSIT SYSTEMS Web: Phone:www.transitsystems.com.au0734348900
96 & 98 TRANSPORT FOR NSW Web: Phone:www.transport.nsw.gov.au0282022200
panels,
86 TRIPLE D SOFTWARE Web: Phone:www.tripledsoftware.com.au0439738672
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PARTS & EQUIPMENT Tranzmile is a leading bus parts supplier, with over 25 years of proven service and experience Tranzmile is your supplier for all your Parts requirements. It stocks and distributes genuine Daewoo bus parts and supplies parts for all European bus manufacturers. It is experienced in sourcing and stocks a full range of consumables, including lubricants, filters, cleaning products and more from pre mium suppliers from around the world. Tranzmile also continues to import and supply OEM quality parts to provide its clients with the best quality parts at consistently great prices.
TELEMATICS, TICKETING & PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Transportme is the No.1 Ticketing, Tracking and Driver Compliance solution in Australia. Used across all States and contracted by Private Bus Operators, Schools and Governments – we are the first choice solution for the Australasian Bus Industry. The transportme solution allows for cash and cashless ticketing, smartcards, clear of bus checks, Push to Talk Comms, Vehicle Maintenance System, Shifts and Rosters System, Charter Booking System, Real Time GPS Passenger Application and much more. Our innovations and next gen tech ensure we are the front runners of the Transport Industry in our space. PTY LTD
93busnews.com.au August 2022 ABC STAND EXHIBITOR/CONTACT DETAILS PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION 18 TRANSIT GRAPHICS Web: Phone:www.transitgraphics.com.au0262491655
Transit Systems is a leading public transport provider with a global footprint of integrated networks. Transit Systems is the largest operator of public bus transport in Australia, where it has transitioned more public bus contracts than any other provider. Transit Systems is a leading business in zero emission transport technology and recently placed Australia’s largest order for electric buses and was also the first in Australia to purchase hydrogen bus es to service public transport contracts. Transit Systems is part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia’s largest land and marine transport service provider and tourism operator, with established operations in London and Singapore. 92, 94,
SOFTWARE/ D Software is an industry leader in transport solutions and coach operators.
BUS distributes Fogmaker and Reacton-branded systems, as well as Australian-made Firestorm SMART active air purification, the Child Check-Mate System and telematics. USSC is committed to product innovation – reinforcing promise to provide protection and peace of mind to the industries it serves. supplies bus and
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS USSC
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Web: Phone:www.tranzmile.com1300442142
heating systems. EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
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34 VALEO THERMAL VEHICLES AUSTRALIACOMMERCIALPTYLTD Web: Phone:www.valeo-thermalbus.com/eu_en/home0397060084 AIR CONDITIONING SALES & SERVICE SUPPLIER Valeo
GOVERNMENT / REGULATOR Transport for NSW leads the development of safe, integrated and efficient transport systems for the people of NSW. Its customers are at the centre of everything that it does, including transport planning, strategy, policy, procurement and other non-service delivery functions across all modes of transport – roads, rail, ferries, light rail and point-to-point.
8 TRANSPORTME Web: Phone:transportme.com.au1300864287
17, 19 & 21 UNITED SAFETY – USSC Web: Phone:unitedsafetycorporation.com.au1800424889
Ventura Systems is a manufacturer of innovative door systems for buses, trams and metro. The company’s products are delivered worldwide to many renowned manufacturers of vehicles and rolling stock designed for use in public transport systems. In the rapidly changing world of public transport, we act fast and smart by developing door systems which are always safe to operate. Our people provide innovative entrance solutions which enhance the quality of public transport systems. Ventura Systems improves the functionality of the vehicle, resulting in the best uptime, optimum passenger flow and maximum interior space.
LTD) Web: Phone:www.yutong.com.au1800YUTONG(988 664)
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The leading fleet management solution. Monitor your vehicles, reduce costs and increase safety with Webfleet. DEALERS PTY
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A reputable and reliable provider to the bus industry through the entire life cycle of its products, ZF has over 100 years of experience. ZF continually develops solutions for drivers, vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators to deliver cost-effectiveness, driving comfort and safety. All ZF system components are developed for full compatibility with its systems expertise covering driveline and chassis technology, steering systems, axles, dampers, braking and cooling systems. Through its premium brands, Lemförder, Sachs, TRW and Wabco, ZF offers the aftermarket a comprehensive range of products, all representing the best quality and dependable service.
117AArea ZF AUSTRALIA Web: Phone:www.zf.com.au0296795555
134 WEBFLEET Web: Phone:www.webfleet.com/en_au0280238554
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Web: Phone:www.venturasystems.com.au0474031074
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER
Wholly Australian-owned and operated, Vehicle Dealers International (VDI) is the sole distributor of Yutong buses into Australia. VDI has Yutong Bus Centre branches located in Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Additionally, WA Hino in Western Australia is an authorised dealer with full sales, service and parts support available when customers need it. Yutong is the world’s largest bus manufacturer, building more than 65,000 vehicles annually. It is also the world’s leader in new energy buses, building over 30,000 vehicles annually. Yutong is unrivalled in scale and can deliver game-changing value.
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Volgren is Australia’s largest bus body builder with manufacturing operations in Dandenong (Victoria), Eagle Farm (Queensland) and Malaga (Western Australia), plus four dedicated service centres across Australia. Volgren has designed, built and delivered close to 10,000 bus bodies – including hybrid and battery electric buses. Volgren is a strong advocate of local jobs. It manufactures, fits out and finalises buses in facilities throughout the country. In Victoria alone, Volgren uses around 100 Australian suppliers and is incredibly proud to retain an almost 90 per cent proportion of local production.
Van Hool is a family business with Belgian roots and a strong international outlook. In 75 years, it has conquered the world with a complete range of coaches and buses. Today, the group builds up to 1,400 buses and coaches and some 3,000 industrial vehicles annually, 80 per cent of which are for export. Its greatest pride is its more than 4,500 employees, which Van Hool says are the engine of its success and makes it one of the most progressive and valued bus builders in Europe. The EX range for Australia can accommodate from luxury coaches to school buses.
140 ZENOBĒ Web: Phone:www.zenobe.com0401438252
102Area VOLGREN AUSTRALIA
Volvo Bus Australia has been a part of the Australian bus and coach industry for more than 50 years and is a proud provider of sustainable people transport solutions. Volvo Buses takes pride in delivering products and services that reflect the company’s core values of quality, safety and environmental care. We are committed to setting the industry standards for fuel efficiency, service, support and innovation. Volvo Bus Australia has the largest dedicated OEM bus team in the industry, with 21 bus specialists covering every state of the country, that together have more than 340 years of combined industry experience.
ABC August 2022 busnews.com.au94 STAND EXHIBITOR/CONTACT DETAILS PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION 116AArea VAN HOOL (AUS/NZ) PTY LTD Web: Phone:www.vanhool.com/en/vehicles0488111040
Web: Phone:volgren.com.au0397914255
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Zenobē is an international EV fleet and battery storage specialist, headquartered in the UK with operations in Australasia and the Benelux. The company is the largest owner and operator of e-buses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Zenobē’s fleet solution is driving the adoption of electric vehicles and reducing emissions f rom the transport and logistics sectors. Its electric transport-as-aservice solution provides fleet operators and local authorities with a full solution for a pay-per-month fee, including charging infrastruc ture, battery replacement and award-winning software.
CHASSIS, BODY AND VEHICLE SUPPLIER
BUS DOOR SALES & MAINTENANCE
Web: Phone:www.volvobuses.com/au0737183500
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In the body-building sector, Volgren retained its lead, increasing its June result of 24 with 26 in July. Yutong had a massive month, leaping from its June result of 10 to finish in second place with 22 in July. BCI was yet again near the market, increasing its June result by four to record 20 for July, while Irizar also increased to 14. Both Bustech Group and King Long remained steady with six for the month, with Scania (5), Coach Concepts (4), Custom Denning (4) and Jbus (4) all rounding out a consistent market. In an evenly spread field, the remaining nine units were recorded by six body builders. When it comes to air conditioning, Thermo King was once again on top of the market for July. After a 2022 record of 45 units in June, Thermo King followed it up with 36 units delivered in July. Clint-Yutong leapt into July deliveries jump up
ABC August 2022 busnews.com.au102 It was yet again a case of the Australian market delivering triple figures in buses, but July saw another spike. After both May and June saw 102 units delivered across Australia, July saw 120 buses sent across the country to kick off the new financial year with a bang.
Victoria stayed not far behind with 31 deliveries as it increased its June number to fill 26 per cent of state deliveries, while NSW settled into third with 26 deliveries. Queensland experienced a fall in deliveries from its 24 deliveries in June, recording 16 in July, while South Australia fell from seven in June to three in July.
DELIVERIES JULY 2022
Following two consecutive months of 102 deliveries, July saw 120 bus deliveries Tasmania also entered the state bus race, recording the one delivery to round out the 120 deliveries completed in July. second place after recording 10 units in June, instead increasing to 22 for July. Hispacold (17) and MCC (16) remained as consistent as ever, while Coachair, King Long and Denso all couldn’t be split with six units apiece. Konvecta rose to record five units delivered in July, while Spheros (4) kept ahead of newcomer Songz (2) and Valoe withWhenone.looking at the state level, NSW’s dominance in the market was usurped for the second consecutive month. In June, Victoria stole the show, but in July it was WA who jumped ahead of the pack with 43 deliveries, or 36 per cent of the state breakdown.
Tasmania also entered the race, recording the one delivery to round out the 120 deliveries completed in July. Turn overleaf for comprehensive bus and coach delivery information for July. Please note all data is as supplied from manufacturers, at their Yutongdiscretion.jumpedup in July when it came to chassis, recording 22 deliveries to take second place.
In the chassis sector, Volvo stole the show, following up its 39 deliveries in June with another 27 in July. Yutong rose to steal second place off Scania, recording 22 deliveries, while Scania wasn’t far behind with 21. Bus & Coach International (BCI) stayed around the mark, increasing its June sales by three to record 18 deliveries, while Mercedes-Benz completed the top five with 10. King Long (6) and Hino (4) weren’t too far behind, while BYD and MAN both registered three. I-Bus saw two deliveries, while Custom Denning and Challenger Bus & Coach both sold the single chassis.
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In the chassis sector, Volvo stole the show, following up its 39 deliveries in June with another 27 in July. Yutong rose to steal second place off Scania, recording 22 deliveries, while Scania wasn’t far behind with 21. Bus & Coach International (BCI) stayed around the mark, increasing its June sales by three to record 18 deliveries, while Mercedes-Benz completed the top five with 10. King Long (6) and Hino (4) weren’t too far behind, while BYD and MAN both registered three. I-Bus saw two deliveries, while Custom Denning and Challenger Bus & Coach both sold the single chassis. 36% I-Bus In the body-building sector, Volgren retained its lead, increasing its June result of 24 with 26 in July. Yutong had a massive month, leaping from its June result of 10 to finish in second place with 22 in July. BCI was yet again near the market, increasing its June result by four to record 20 for July, while Irizar also increased to 14. Both Bustech Group and King Long remained steady with six for the month, with Scania (5), Coach Concepts (4), Custom Denning (4) and Jbus (4) all rounding out a consistent market. In an evenly spread field, the remaining nine units were recorded by six body builders.
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When it comes to air conditioning, Thermo King was once again on top of the market for July. After a 2022 record of 45 units in June, Thermo King followed it up with 36 units delivered in July. Clint-Yutong leapt into second place after recording 10 units in June, instead increasing to 22 for July. Hispacold (17) and MCC (16) remained as consistent as ever, while Coachair, King Long and Denso all couldn’t be split with six units apiece. Konvecta rose to record five units delivered in July, while Spheros (4) kept ahead of newcomer Songz (2) and Valoe with one. King 36 Cling-Yutong 22 Hispacold 17 MCC 16 Coachair 6 King Long 6 Denso 6 Konvecta Spheros Songz Valeo BODY
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OPERATORMANUFACTURER,&LOCATION UNITS CHASSIS(Model) BUILDERBODY ENGINES HP* Rear / Front Emissionsstandard BCI Port Stephens Coaches NSW1BCI Double Decker BCI 340REuro 5AVoith211.8Thermo JB Bus & Coach NSW1BCI Cruiser 10 BCI 285REuro 5A Robertson Bus & Coach QLD1BCI Classmaster BCI 320 REuro 5A Go West WA 7BCI Fleetmaster BCI 325 REuro 5A Go West WA 2BCI Classmaster BCI 325 REuro 5AAllison2 Go West WA 1BCI Cruiser 10 BCI 300REuro 5A Australian Transit Enterprises WA 4BCI Classmaster BCI 325 REuro 5AAllison2 Australian Transit Enterprises WA 1BCI Cruiser 10 BCI 300REuro 5A BYD Surfside Bus Lines QLD3BYD D9RA Volgren300 kW R Zero BUSCHALLENGER&COACH Pinnacle WA 1Challenger V10 GTChallenger V10 GT 320 REuro 5ASCummins210.50Thermo CUSTOM DENNING N/A QLD1Denning PhoenixCustom Denning340REuro 5AAllison2 HINO N/A VIC 4 Poncho Jbus 185REuro 5AAisin28Denso––18––––XStyleRide I-BUS AUSTRALIA N/A QLD1Isuzu NQR I-Bus 190F Euro 5AIsuzu28Songz N/A VIC 1Isuzu NPS 4X4 I-Bus 155 F Euro 5AIsuzu27Songz KING LONG N/A QLD1King Long 6911AY King Long 250REuro 5A N/A QLD1King Long 6102AY King Long 285REuro 5A North Sydney Bus CharterNSW1King Long 6120BE King Long 320 REuro 5 North Sydney Bus CharterNSW1King Long 6120BE King Long 320 REuro 5A North Sydney Bus CharterNSW1King Long 6120BE King Long 320 REuro 5A N/A VIC 1King Long 6911AY King Long 250REuro 5A MAN Surfside Buslines QLD2MAN LE.19.320.RC2.E5Bustech Group 320 REuro 5A SB Coach Fleet NSW1MAN IC.19.320.RR8 Volgren 320 REuro 5A MERCEDES-BENZ N/A VIC 1OC500RF E5 1936 BCI 360REuro 5A N/A VIC 1OC500RF E5 1936 BCI 360REuro 5A N/A VIC 1 O500RS Irizar 360REuro 5A N/A NSW1 O500RS Irizar 360REuro 5A N/A WA 2 O500RS Irizar 360REuro 5A N/A VIC 1OC500RF E6 1936 Irizar 360REuro 6A N/A VIC 1 O500RS Irizar 360REuro 5A N/A VIC 2 O500RS Irizar 360REuro 5A SCANIA CDC Victoria P/L VIC 1Scania K 320 UB4X2 Volgren 320 REuro 6A Christians Bus & Co. VIC 1Scania K 320 UB4X2 Volgren 320 REuro 6A DPTI - Dept. of Public Transport Infrastructure SA3Scania K 320 UB4X2 Bustech Group 320 REuro 6A Eggins Holdings Pty Ltd T/A Eggins Comfort Coaches NSW1Scania K 310 IB4X2 Volgren 310REuro 5A Mees Bus Lines Pty Ltd VIC 1Scania K 310 IB4X2Coach Concepts310REuro 5A Mees Bus Lines Pty Ltd VIC 1Scania K 310 IB4X2Coach Concepts 320 REuro 5A Mooroopna Passenger Service Pty Ltd VIC 4Scania K 320C B4x2LBVolgren 320 REuro 6A Moreland Bus Lines Pty Ltd VIC 1Scania K 360 IB4X2Scania Higer360REuro 6A Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel QLD1Scania K 310 UB4X2 Volgren 310REuro 5A Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel QLD1Scania K 310 UB4X2 Volgren 310REuro 5A Quinns Bus Services QLD1Scania K 310 IB4X2Custom Denning310REuro 5A Rockleigh Tours VIC 1Scania K 310 IB4X2Coach Design310REuro 5A Ventura Bus Lines Pty. Ltd VIC 2Scania K 360 IB4X2Scania Higer360REuro 6A Warragul Bus Lines Pty. Ltd VIC 1Scania K 360 IB4X2Scania Higer360REuro 6OpticruiseScania2 Warragul Bus Lines Pty. Ltd VIC 1Scania K 360 IB4X2Scania Higer360REuro 6OpticruiseScania2 VOLVO Public Transport Authority WA WA 9Volvo B8RLE Volgren 320 REuro 5A Public Transport Authority WA WA 2Volvo B8RLEA Volgren 320 REuro 5A Wise Fleet NSW1Volvo B8R Marcopolo 330 REuro 5A Diggers Shuttle Service NSW1Volvo B8R Irizar 330 REuro 5A Port Stephens Coaches NSW1Volvo B11R Irizar 450 REuro 5AVolvo312.5Hispacold Busways NSW2Volvo B8R Custom Denning 330 REuro 5A Buslines Group NSW1Volvo B8R Volgren 330 REuro 5A Buslines Group NSW3Volvo B8RleExpress Coaches 330 REuro 6A Buslines Group NSW1Volvo B8Rle Bustech Group 330 REuro 6A Donric Group VIC 1Volvo B11R Irizar 460REuro 6A Latrobe Valley Buslines VIC 2Volvo B8R Coach Concepts 350 REuro 6A ME Powers VIC 1Volvo B8R Irizar 330 REuro 5A Jade Atkins WA 1Volvo B8R TOST 330 REuro 5A Australian Transit Enterprises WA 1Volvo B8R Irizar 330 REuro 5A Keolis Downer Hunter NSW1Volvo B8Rle Volgren 320 REuro 6A Keolis Path Transit NSW1Volvo B8R Irizar 330 REuro 5A YUTONG N/A QLD1 Yutong Yutong 250REuro 5AAllison N/A QLD1 Yutong Yutong 160FEuro 6AAllison N/A TAS 1 Yutong Yutong 160FEuro 6AAllison N/A QLD1 Yutong Yutong 250REuro 5AAllison N/A NSW1 Yutong Yutong 160FEuro 6AAllison N/A NSW2 Yutong Yutong 360REuro 5AAllison N/A WA 9 Yutong Yutong 360REuro 5AAllison N/A NSW2 Yutong Yutong 250REuro 5AAllison N/A NSW1 Yutong Yutong 160FEuro 6AAllison N/A WA 3 Yutong Yutong 360REuro 5AAllison TOTAL DELIVERIES 120 ABC August 2022 busnews.com.au104 DELIVERIES JULY 2022
TRANSMISSIONA:AutomaticM:ManualAS:Auto-ShiftO:Opticruise TRANSMAKE AXLES LENGTHBODY(metres) AIR-CON(Brand) NUMBER OF SEATS APPLICATION SEATING BELTSSEAT ACCESSWHEELCHAIRLIFTCoachFixed ReclinersMetro DistanceLong Charter City Routeor School DemandOn 5AVoith211.8Thermo King82–––X––– TST N N 5A ZF2 10.6 MCC 45 ––X–––FainsaY N 5A ZF2 12.3 Thermo King 57 –––––X–McConnellY N 5A ZF2 12.3 MCC 55 ––X–––SegeY N 5AAllison2 12.3 MCC 57 –––––X–McConnellY N 5A ZF2 10.6 MCC 43 –––––X–SegeY N 5AAllison2 12.3 MCC 57 –––––X–McConnellY N 5A ZF2 10.6 MCC 43 –––––X–SegeY N A BYD 2 12.1 Thermo King–– 37 ––X––StyleRide N Y 5ASCummins210.50Thermo King– 32 ––X–––FainsaN N 5AAllison2 12.3 Valeo / Spheros 57 –––X–StyleRide N N 5AAisin28Denso––18––––XStyleRide N Y 5AIsuzu28Songz 32 –––––X– APM Y N 5AIsuzu27Songz 20 –––––X– APM Y N 5A ZF29King Long40–––X–––GD Y N 5A ZF210King Long46–––––X–GD Y N A ZF212King Long58–––––––GD Y N 5A ZF212King Long58–––X–––GD Y N 5A ZF212King Long58–––X–––GD Y N 5A ZF29King Long40–––X–––GD Y N 5A ZF212.5Thermo King––50––X––StyleRide N N 5A ZF2 12.3 Thermo King 57 –––––X–StyleRide Y N 5A ZF ECOLIFE 2 12.3 Thermo King 57 –––––X–SegeY N 5A ZF ECOLIFE 2 12.3 Thermo King 57 –––––X–McConnellY N 5A ZF ECOLIFE 2 12.3 Hispacold 57 –––––X–SegeY N 5A ZF ECOLIFE 2 12.3 Hispacold 57 –––X–––SegeY N 5A ZF ECOLIFE 2 12.3 Hispacold 57 –––X–––SegeY Y 6A ZF ECOLIFE 213.2Hispacold 57 –––X–––McConnell Y N 5A ZF ECOLIFE 2 12.3 Hispacold 57 –X–SegeY N 5A ZF ECOLIFE 2 12.3 Hispacold 57 –––X–––SegeY N 6A ZF212Coachair–– 41 ––X––McConnellN N 6A ZF212.5Thermo King–– 47 ––X––McConnellN N 6A ZF212.5Hispacold 43 ––––X––Precision BusN N 5A ZF2 12.3 Thermo King 57 –––––X–McConnellY N 5A ZF213Denso 57 –––––X–StyleRide Y Y 5A ZF212.5Denso 57 –––––X–StyleRide Y Y 6A ZF212.5Coachair–– 47 ––X––McConnellN N 6A ZF2 12.3 Konvecta58–––––X–NB TrimmingY N 5A ZF212.5Thermo King–– 48 ––X––StyleRide N N 5A ZF212.5Thermo King–– 45 ––X––McConnellN N 5A ZF2 12.3 Thermo King 57 –––––X–StyleRide Y N 5A ZF212.5Coachair 57 –––––X–StyleRide Y N 6A ZF2 12.3 Konvecta58–––––X–McConnellY Y 6OpticruiseScania2 12.3 Konvecta58–––––X–StyleRide Y N 6OpticruiseScania2 12.3 Konvecta58–––––X–StyleRide Y N 5A ZF210-12.9Thermo King–– 41 ––X––McConnellN N 5A ZF310-12.9Thermo King–––––X––McConnellN N 5A ZF2 12.3 Spheros 57 –––X–––MarcopoloY N 5A ZF213.2Hispacold61–––X–––McConnellY N 5AVolvo312.5Hispacold 48 –X––––SegeY Y 5A ZF212.5Thermo King 55 –––––X–StyleRide Y N 5A ZF212.5Thermo King 55 –––––X–StyleRide Y N 6A ZF212.5Thermo King50––––X––StyleRide N N 6A ZF212.5Thermo King50––––X––StyleRide N N 6A Volvo I-Shift 313-14.9Hispacold– 52 –X––––SegeY Y 6A ZF210-12.9Spheros 57 –––X–X–StyleRide Y N 5A ZF210-12.9Hispacold 57 –––X–X–StyleRide Y N 5A ZF210-12.9Thermo King 43 –––X–X–StyleRide Y N 5A ZF210-12.9Hispacold 57 –––X–X–StyleRide Y N 6A ZF210-12.9Thermo King––46––X––StyleRide N N 5A ZF210-12.9Hispacold 57 –––X–X–StyleRide Y N 5AAllison 210Cling-Yutong39–––––X–YutongY N 6AAllison 28Cling-Yutong28–––––X–YutongY N 6AAllison 28Cling-Yutong28–––––X–YutongY N 5AAllison 210Cling-Yutong39–––X–––YutongY N 6AAllison 28Cling-Yutong28–––––X–YutongY N 5AAllison 2 12.4 Cling-Yutong 57 –––X–––YutongY N 5AAllison 2 12.4 Cling-Yutong 57 –––X–––YutongY N 5AAllison 210Cling-Yutong39–––––X–YutongY N 6AAllison 28Cling-Yutong28–––––X–YutongY N 5AAllison 2 12.4 Cling-Yutong 57 –––X–––YutongY N 105busnews.com.au August 2022 ABC
Calgary turns to karaoke
“Coming off two hard years during the pandemic, our ridership suffered a bit,” Tauro told “CustomersABC.went away from our services because they were working from home.“We thought we’d have a little bit of fun and try to regain ridership and new customers through this initiative by sparking some interest and attracting people to our services.” This isn’t the first time Calgary Transit has launched a rather unique bus design. Before the karaoke bus idea, the agency had a puppy bus where it fitted a bus with fake grass and partnered with a local rescue service group to bring puppies onboard for customers to cuddle.Allthis action takes place in Calgary Transit’s information bus that’s dedicated to public engagement. Tauro says the agency outfitted the entire bus with a different seat configuration before adding power and a TV to the bus’s interior.Tauro says the process to outfit the karaoke bus was simple and low cost.
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Calgary Transit communications and information lead Stephen Tauro says the initiative provided a reward for many Calgary citizens who had struggled over the past couple of years.
On July 6, the Alberta-based transit agency introduced a karaoke bus. The vehicle, which was parked at Brentwood Station, allowed customers to hop on board and take to the stage to belt out some of their favourite songs.
“It’s a temporary outfit,” Tauro says. “We have more things planned to turn the bus into other activations.
“We’re looking at different ways of spicing the journey up. We have some ideas waiting to execute.”
“We didn’t know what the reception would be like, but when we pulled up in the bus there was a line of people waiting to hop on.”
Tauro says the karaoke bus idea has been successful. He says the feedback from customers has been completely positive. Considering Calgary Transit just wanted to put smiles back on faces, Tauro says the karaoke bus has accomplished its purpose.
The karaoke bus is still in service. Tauro says the bus operates on random routes throughout Calgary, meaning customers might not know they’re on a service designed for smiling and singing until they come through the doors.
Above: The karaoke bus is one way Calgary Transit is trying to liven up bus journeys. The information bus has been around since 2014, with Calgary Transit relishing the opportunity to use the vehicle for activities like karaoke.
“It turned out to be fantastic,” Tauro says.“We didn’t know what the reception would be like, but when we pulled up in the bus there was a line of people waiting to hop on. “That initial trial at the start of July went really well.”
Calgary Transit will keep the bus in service throughout the Canadian summer, operating once a week until the summer period ends. Once the karaoke bus stops running, Tauro says Calgary Transit will begin planning its next idea.
F or years, Canada’s Calgary Transit has been searching for ways to make the ride to work better. With its latest trial, it may have just struck the right chord.
A Canadian public transport agency has turned to a unique bus idea to create more customer smiles.
“We’ve been trying to find different ways of engaging customers and making their journey more than just a utilitarian A-to-B trip,” Tauro says. “The karaoke bus has been about community building and having fun.
“With a karaoke bus driving within the community, people have been riding on it with fellow neighbours and friends, so we hope we’ve caused some smiles and cheers to be had.”
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