Media Release Thursday 12 September 2024

Scania has sold 50 heavy trucks to Hall’s Group in one year – a record volume of sales to a single customer in Scania NZ’s five-year history.  

The 20 Scania G560 Supers – 8x4 Trailer Tractor units, delivered last week to Hall’s, come within 12 months of Hall’s also buying 30 V8’s from Scania.

Scania NZ managing director, Victor Carvalho, says the scale of these successful consignments to Hall’s Group is testament to the customer-first mindset and strategy that Scania NZ has focussed on in recent years.

“Growing our network of service centres and branches around Aotearoa to a total now of 23, as well as an unrelenting prioritisation on after-sales parts and servicing will only continue to pay dividends for Scania NZ. It has been a very significant and strategic investment by our team.

“It is extremely gratifying to hear our customers acknowledge and value what Scania has to offer them, and the really great news is that we aren’t done yet!” says Carvalho.

“We still have another service centre to come online this year in Hastings, with a further three or four more planned in the next three years, along with some major refurbishment plans for existing sites.  We also hope to announce a strategic property acquisition soon with an eye to future proofing our service centre network even more.”

“As a leading fleet operator in New Zealand, Hall’s Group understands it’s role to help reduce emissions within our sector. With these Scania G560 Supers, the business will continue its relentless focus on road safety and fuel efficiency to make a difference” says Damon Bryant, GM – Halls Transport Operations

Scania’s National Key Account & Sustainable Solutions Manager, Craig Pepperell, says the G560 Supers represent the latest in fuel efficiency as well as the usual full suite of Scania safety features.

“The Super’s six-cylinder platform is fully Euro-6 compliant and designed for optimum fuel efficiency and C02 reduction. They are a stepping stone in the transition towards greater sustainable transport solutions, and it’s very satisfying to see a major industry player like Hall’s Group – see the merit in this fantastic Scania product.”

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