3 March 2010

Naas company wins big trucks order

Naas-based Irish Commercials Ltd has won a Volvo Trucks order for 95 Volvo FE snowplough/spreader chassis, which will be used to keep roads across England clear during snowy weather.

The order is believed to be the largest ever order for Volvo FE trucks.

Romaquip (Ireland) and AEBI Schmidt (Holland & UK) have a four-year framework contract to replace the UK Highways Agency’s winter service fleet. Following a successful tender, both suppliers have chosen the Volvo FE chassis for vehicles to be provided for the 2010/11 winter season.

The FE 6x4 double drive chassis will be supplied by Irish Commercials Romaquip & AEBI Schmidt who will then fit their high-tech equipment at their factories in Birr, Co Offaly, and Holten in Holland.