<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title><![CDATA[Renault Trucks : News]]></title><link>http://www.renault-trucks.fr/node.php?pageid=1&amp;pageclef=rss</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><language>en</language><copyright><![CDATA[]]></copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 16:26:41 +0200</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 16:26:41 +0200</pubDate><generator>http://www.cafecentral.fr</generator><item><title><![CDATA[RENAULT TRUCKS&#039; FIRST 26T HYBRID ENTERS UK SERVICE]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><link>http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/news/renault-trucks-first-26t-hybrid-enters-uk-service.html</link><guid>27844</guid><author>Penny Randall</author><description><![CDATA[“We are at the forefront of innovation in transport.&quot;16 May 2012 Renault Trucks UK Ltd has today handed over the keys to its first 26t hybrid to enter service in the UK to Norbert Dentressangle. The vehicle, a 26t rigid Renault Premium Distribution Hybrys, will operate from Norbert Dentressangle’s depot in Aylesford, Kent.  It will be making deliveries into London, often at night and in the early morning, where the benefits of the diesel-electric hybrid technology in terms of low noise, reduced emissions and improved fuel consumption will really come into its own.  Renault Trucks believes this is the first UK registered 26t hybrid to go into service in the UK on a ‘distribution’ operation. 
Renault Trucks’ hybrid technology is particularly suited to this type of distribution operation in urban environments. In addition to an appreciable saving in fuel consumption, which can be as high as 20% with optimum use, it also significantly cuts noise levels for those living in the vicinity, to no more than 74 dB, again when in all-electric mode.  This being the equivalent of two people talking in low voices.
The new Renault Premium Hybrys Tech going into service with Norbert Dentressangle UK is a 26t 6x2 310hp vehicle with a 8.4m box body with tail lift.
It will be supported in service by two specially accredited ‘Clean Tech’ dealers in Renault Trucks’ UK network.  MV Trucks at Maidstone and Renault Trucks Essex in Grays.  Staff at both dealerships have been fully trained to service and maintain the vehicle and have invested in special bays, tooling and equipment to meet Renault Trucks’ Clean Tech standards for alternative energy vehicles.
RENAULT PREMIUM DISTRIBUTION HYBRYS: HOW IT WORKS
Renault Trucks has been perfecting its hybrid technology over the last few years &amp; continues to develop its solutions to meet the growing needs of operators for quieter, more fuel efficient &amp; less polluting vehicles.
The Renault Premium Distribution Hybrys is already in operation in a number of companies, including SITA and the Greater Lyon Authority for refuse collection and building site supply, plus Colas and Coca-Cola for distribution operations.  Norbert Dentressangle has also been operating two Renault Trucks’ hybrids in Lyon &amp; Paris for the last ten months. Demonstrating the wide breadth of operations this technology is suitable for.
Parallel hybrid technology
This type of diesel-electric hybrid is known as ‘parallel’ hybrid technology, combining an internal combustion engine with an electric motor. They supply power to the wheels according to different distribution scenarios: either with both in parallel, or separately.
The principle of this technology developed by Renault Trucks is very straightforward: the vehicle's kinetic energy is recovered during braking or deceleration phases and converted into electricity. This is stored in the traction batteries which therefore operate perfectly independently and do not need to be recharged.
An engine shut down function enables the internal combustion engine to be automatically switched off when the vehicle is at a standstill. When the vehicle is started up again, the energy stored in the batteries is used to power the electric motor. At a speed of up to 20 km/hour, the diesel engine starts up and takes over. It is then only used in the phases during which it consumes the least, i.e. apart from the start-up phase.
The electrical energy is also used to power the safety and comfort functions which are usually connected to the internal combustion engine, such as the power steering or the cooling system for the electrical equipment.
All of this results in the vehicle's overall consumption and CO2 emissions being reduced by up to 20%.
Apart from reducing emissions, hybrid technology generates very little noise pollution - no more than 74 dB when operating in all-electric mode.
Under these conditions, hybrid technology proves to be perfectly adapted to early morning or even night-time urban applications, which are constantly alternating between phases of acceleration and deceleration.
Renault Trucks Clean Tech vehicles 
To meet the environmental challenge road transport now has to face and its customers' growing demand for vehicles that pollute less, particularly in built-up areas, Renault Trucks has been developing alternative technologies to diesel for several years. These include electricity*, hybrid solutions and also compressed natural gas* (CNG). Vehicles using these three types of energy are covered by the Clean Tech label and are mainly designed for applications in urban environments. (*Not currently available in the UK.)
Concerned by the need to provide a quality of maintenance identical to that offered for vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, Renault Trucks has developed a specific accreditation, ‘Clean Tech’ which is awarded to qualifying repairers in its network. This is because with these new technologies it is necessary to develop specific skills and install the appropriate tools required for servicing this type of vehicle.
In the UK dealer network, MV Trucks at Maidstone and Renault Trucks Essex at Grays have made investments in the region of £10,000 in the necessary tooling and equipment to enable them to meet the Clean Tech standard, which includes a designated bay to handle this vehicle, due to the additional electrical requirements.
Additionally, both dealerships have invested in the training of their workshop and customer service staff to ensure that the Norbert Dentressangle hybrid is properly supported  in operation.
About Norbert Dentressangle
Putting this Renault Premium Hybrys vehicle into service is in line with the Norbert Dentressangle group’s overall approach to reducing the environmental impact of its operations and finding quieter and more efficient solutions to supply its urban contracts.
It operates Europe’s cleanest vehicle fleet.  Further details of which can be found below.
Norbert Dentressangle is an international Transport, Logistics and Freight Forwarding company that provides high value-added solutions in its three business lines on the continents of Europe, America and Asia.
Facts and figures about the Norbert Dentressangle group:

€3.6 billion revenue in      2011 (28% generated by the UK businesses)
Operating in 23      countries on three continents
33,000 employees
7,800 vehicles
6,600,000 m²      warehousing space

Facts and figures about Norbert Dentressangle in the UK:

12,800 employees
195 sites
1,800 vehicles
2,500,000 m²      warehousing space

Environment:
As a pioneer in the sector, Norbert Dentressangle has included a sustainable development commitment in its strategic objectives since 2003. This commitment has been an everyday reality for all employees, who are determined to reduce the environmental impact of their activities.
Operating Europe’s cleanest vehicle fleet:

93% of trucks operate      to strict EURO IV and V environmental standards
First EURO VI also in      operation
55g CO² /tonnes x kms      emitted in 2011 – down 3% on 2010

Road safety:
Introduced in 1991, Norbert Dentressangle operates a bespoke Safe Driving Plan that aims to improve driving standards and reduce accidents. Last year the company’s drivers travelled on average 655,000 kms without causing accidents, an improvement of 11% on 2010.
More information on Renault Trucks Clean Tech solutions
More information on Norbert Dentressangle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RENAULT TRUCKS JOINS FORCES WITH THOMPSON COMMERCIALS FOR TIP-EX 2012 ]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><link>http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/news/renault-trucks-joins-forces-with-thompson-commercials-for-tip-ex-2012-.html</link><guid>27818</guid><author>Daniel Browne</author><enclosure url="http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/media/image/renault-trucks-kerax-news.jpg" length="13522" type="image/jpg" /><description><![CDATA[Visitors will be able to see the latest model 8x4 Renault Premium Lander30 April 2012
Renault Trucks, in conjunction with Thompson Commercials, will be showcasing three trucks on its stand at Tip-ex this year. As well as the new Renault Premium Lander demonstrator vehicle, a Renault Kerax 430.32 and Renault Premium 460.25 with tipping hydraulics will take the stand at the exhibition, which runs from 25-27 May 2012.
Visitors will be able to see the latest model 8x4 Renault Premium Lander 380.32, which features an Optidriver+ automated gearbox; reinforced chassis; all steel Sleeper Cab and Euro 5 engine for maximum fuel efficiency. Purposed designed for construction activities, particularly worksite supply – where payload, comfort, mobility and power are of prime importance - the Premium Lander is suited to rugged terrain. The truck on display has a Wilcox pressed aluminium alloy insulated tipping body.
A Renault Kerax belonging to North Yorkshire based demolition and earth moving company, Peacock Brothers, will also be on show. The Kerax is Renault’s ‘work horse’ designed to operate under the most demanding working conditions, carrying maximum loads with fuel efficiency. Peacock Brother’s Renault Kerax 430.32 8x4, has Euro 5 engine, ZF manual gearbox, air con and beacons. It is complete with a lightweight steel body with under-floor tipping gear.
The final attraction on the stand is a Renault Premium 460.25 6x2 LD TML, with Privilege cab and Optidriver+ gearbox. The smart looking truck, complete with tipping hydraulics, is one of Harrogate based bulk haulage contractors, Alfred Hymas Ltd. fleet of tippers and boasts an in cab fridge, diff lock and Alcoa dura-bright alloys.
Renault Trucks is attending Tip-ex in partnership with Renault Trucks distributor, Thompson Commercials who are the largest privately owned Renault Trucks dealer group in the UK. The Group operates throughout the North East with branches in Grimsby, North Shields, Billingham, Boroughbridge, Hull, Sheffield and Boston, supplying and maintaining the complete range of Renault Trucks commercial vehicles. Annual winners of many sales and service awards within the Renault Trucks network, the company has previously picked up the prestigious 'Motor Transport Dealer of the Year' award.
More information on Renault Kerax
More information on Renault Premium Lander
More information on Tip-ex]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KERAX’S PULLING POWER WINS OVER CR HALES FOR UNIQUE DRAWBAR SKIP LOADER  ]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><link>http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/news/kerax-s-pulling-power-wins-over-cr-hales-for-unique-drawbar-skip-loader-.html</link><guid>27762</guid><author>Daniel Browne</author><description><![CDATA[“Only Renault Trucks had exactly what we wanted.&quot;23 April 2012
Lowestoft-based waste, scrap and recycling company, CR Hales Ltd, has taken delivery of the UK’s first Renault Kerax 520.42 8x4 drawbar skip loader.  This unique vehicle, supplied by Renault Trucks main dealer Renault Trucks Felixstowe, in conjunction with the Roy Humphrey Group, was purposed designed for CR Hales’ application and Renault Trucks was the only manufacturer able to deliver to this exacting specification.
The Kerax, with Boughton body fitted by Machinery Maintenance Limited in Stanton, went on the road on 1st March and joins CR Hales’ mixed fleet of Daf, Scania and Iveco skip loaders and roll-on/roll-offs.  The high-powered 520 bhp engine ensures that the Kerax and its trailer operate at 44 tonne gross weight effectively, and for Managing Director Charles Richard (Dick) Hales, the extra torque delivered by the Renault truck was the key factor in the company’s purchasing decision.
Charles Hales says: “We researched the market and found that only Renault Trucks had the manufacturing flexibility that allowed us to stipulate exactly what we wanted – everyone else could only offer off-the-shelf trucks. We needed extra horse power to pull up hills when we’re running at 44 tonnes and the Kerax’s 520 engine delivers.  Getting the right specification was paramount and although fuel efficiency wasn’t our first consideration the fuel consumption of the Kerax’s larger engine is comparable to the rest of the fleet.”
Family business, CR Hales Ltd was established in 1980 by Charles Richard Hales and has grown to become one of Suffolk’s leading scrap and waste recycling companies with a reputation for service excellence.  Today, the family are still actively involved in the company which employs 10 staff, runs a fleet of five trucks and specialises in services including commercial and domestic waste transfer, recycling centre, end of life vehicle disposal and skip hire.
More information on Renault Kerax]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WTL TRUCK &amp; VAN CENTRES OPENS NEW RENAULT TRUCKS MAIN DEALERSHIP IN PETERBOROUGH  ]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><link>http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/news/wtl-truck-van-centres-opens-new-renault-trucks-main-dealership-in.html</link><guid>27742</guid><author>Daniel Browne</author><description><![CDATA[&quot;We have established a reputation for first class service.&quot;11 April 2012
WTL Truck &amp; Van Centres has opened new premises in Fengate, Peterborough, which take over as the company’s main Renault Trucks authorised distributor site.  The new premises have been completed to Renault Trucks’ exacting dealer standards and WTL Truck &amp; Van Centres’ own customer-focused specification. The dealership’s 10,000 sq foot modern building facility stands on a site of just over an acre, strategically located in the heart of the principal industrial area of Peterborough. 
The new dealership represents a significant investment for WTL Truck &amp; Van Centres and becomes its main Renault Trucks authorised distributor site, while the established Cambridge facility will continue operate as a Renault Trucks authorised repairer.
Commenting on the decision to expand into Peterborough, Dealer Principal Craig Ballinger says: “Peterborough’s considerable vehicle parc offers an exciting opportunity for us and we look forward to welcoming new Renault commercial vehicle customers through our doors.  Now is the right time to invest for the future, with Renault Trucks enjoying a strong and growing market share thanks to excellent fuel economy, reliability and performance across the range.  We have established a reputation for first class service at our Cambridge site and this is the blueprint for the new dealership.”
The Peterborough dealership is designed with customers in mind, with modern and comfortable amenities specified throughout and round-the-clock appointments as required.
Comprehensive service facilities and workshops equipped for optimum efficiency include six service bays, MOT prep and testing centre, with two service vans for additional off-site support.  The dealership also provides Renault Truck’s 24/24 roadside assistance service for Cambridgeshire.   Investment in enhanced parts stock ensures excellent first time pick and a dedicated parts van provide a daily parts delivery service to operators in the area.
WTL Truck &amp; Van Centres is the Renault Trucks distributor for Cambridgeshire, covering the borders of Suffolk and Essex, selling the complete Renault Trucks’ range, from 2.8 – 44 tonnes.  Its truck centres in Cambridge and Peterborough offer after sales services for all makes of vehicles including trailers.   A clear understanding of operator needs, backed up by an experienced team of technicians fully trained on the Renault Trucks range has seen the company grow into a vibrant and dynamic business with a well deserved reputation for getting the job done.  WTL Truck &amp; Van Centres is part of the Welch Group of Companies which includes transportation, warehousing, distribution, specialist movements, crane hire and car dealerships.
Find out more about WTL Peterborough]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RENAULT MASTER FLUSHED WITH SUCCESS AT TOILETS+ CONQUEST DEAL ]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><link>http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/news/renault-master-flushed-with-success-at-toilets-conquest-deal-.html</link><guid>27706</guid><author>Daniel Browne</author><description><![CDATA[Toilets+ switch from Mercedes Sprinter to Renault Master23 March 2012
Leading portable toilet hire company, Toilets+ Ltd, has taken delivery of its firstRenault Master chassis cabs, into its Mercedes Sprinter dominated fleet.  The Masters, six DXi 2.3 (125bp) with L3 cab and one dCi 2.3 (150bp) with L4 cab, are supplied by Renault Trucks’ dealer Norfolk Truck &amp; Van.  Along with the entire 50-strong Toilets+ fleet, the new Masters each have a distinctive personalised number plate ending in ‘LOO’.
All the new Renault Masters have bespoke bodies; the 125bps have chassis mounted small vacuum pumper unit plus the facility to carry two toilets, fitted by M&amp;M Commercial Bodybuilders of Norwich; the higher powered Renault Master 150hp is fitted with a flatbed that can carry eight toilets and tow a further eight. The Masters will operate out of the company’s five strategically located depots across East Anglia and the South East, supplying portable toilets to a range of customers and requirements, including events, weddings and the construction industry.
A good payload and a competitive deal from Norfolk Truck &amp; Van clinched the deal for Toilets+ to switch from Mercedes Sprinter to Renault Master.  Toilets+ Managing Director, Mick Bowman, says: “We researched the market carefully and the Renault Master offered a competitive package.  They are performing very well on the road, the drivers like them, which is an important factor, and we are looking forward to adding more Masters to the fleet as part of our ongoing vehicle replacement programme.”
Toilets+ expects to get 250,000 miles out of each vehicle before it is replaced.
Toilets+ Ltd has been providing flexible hire of portable toilets across the UK for over 20 years from its depots situated in East Anglia, London and the South of England.  The company offers a comprehensive service that includes delivery, collection and maintenance throughout the term of hire.   On site, toilets are fully sanitised and serviced by fully trained operatives using the company’s specialist fleet of vehicles.  Toilets+ offers unrivalled convenience to its customers with thousands of toilets available for short and long term hire, from individual loos to multiple units, usually available for next day delivery.
Find out more about Renault Master Chassis Cab
More information on Toilets+]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RENAULT LANDER COLLECTS REFUSE CONTRACT FOR TRANSWASTE ]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><link>http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/news/2012-03-22-renault-lander-collects-refuse-contract-for-transwaste-.html</link><guid>27704</guid><author>Penny Randall</author><description><![CDATA[&quot;Our driver loves the Lander, it&#039;s doing a great job.&quot;22 March 2012
Waste management services company, Transwaste Recycling and Aggregates Limited, has taken delivery of its first Renault Lander 310.26 6x2 rear steer rigid with Farid TS1 refuse collection body and rear end loader. The new Lander, supplied by Renault Trucks dealer, Thompson Commercials Hull, joins Transwaste’s industrial waste collection operation, and takes the number of Renault Trucks in the previously Mercedes-Benz dominated fleet to sixteen. 
Working a 35 mile radius from the company’s headquarters in Melton, Hull, the Lander makes up to 200 daily collections of bins sized between 240 - 1100 litres and transports the refuse back to Transwaste’s transfer station for sorting where over 90 percent is successfully recycled.  The vehicle is fitted with VWS Enviroweigh, a dynamic automated bin identification and weighing system to record customer refuse collections.  Commenting on the decision to specify the Renault Lander with day cab for an intensive multiple collection operation rather than a traditional low entry cab, Paul Cutsforth of Transwaste says: “Initially our driver did express a few concerns about cab access, but now it is on the road he loves the Lander and the truck is doing a great job. We’re an environmentally-focused business so the Renault Lander’s Euro 5 technology and green credentials were important factors.
Thompson Commercials provided a competitive package and we can trust them to deliver the levels of service support our business needs.”
Along with the majority of Renault Trucks on Transwaste’s fleet, the Lander will be maintained by Thompson Commercials Hull on a repair and maintenance contract.  The Lander, which is fully graphic-wrapped in the company’s striking livery, is an addition to Transwaste’s growing fleet of 28 vehicles which include dustcarts, skip loaders, hook loaders and artics.
Transwaste Recycling and Aggregates Limited is a dynamic full service waste management company providing collection, recycling and skip hire as well as supplying aggregates. Based in Melton Waste Park, the company stocks a wide range of both primary and recycled aggregates, rockery stone, rock salt and railway sleepers available for collection and delivery by its own haulage fleet.  Transwaste’s purpose-built transfer station recycles 96 percent of the waste received, minimising the amount which is sent to landfill.  The company, which employs 70 staff, has built a reputation for customer service excellence in a highly competitive industry.
More information on Renault Premium Lander
More information on Transwaste Ltd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RENAULT TRUCKS PARTS4U - PARTS DISCOUNTS ACROSS ITS NETWORK]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:10:00 +0100</pubDate><link>http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/news/renault-trucks-parts4u-–-parts-discounts-across-its-network.html</link><guid>27692</guid><author>Daniel Browne</author><description><![CDATA[Parts discounts for all operators 
 
 
 
 
6 March 2012
Renault Trucks has launched Renault Trucks PARTS4U, a parts discount programme available to all operators. Members receive a booklet of 25 vouchers for exclusive offers and promotions, three times a year. 
For example until the end of April members are entitled to £200 off any spend of over £1,000 on Premium DXi Approved parts. There’s £100 off a fog lamp kit, a £15 reduction on brake pads a whole host of other savings
In the current edition of Renault Trucks PARTS4U, all vouchers redeemed will be entered into a draw to win two VIP tickets to the 2012 FIA European Truck Racing event at Donington Park on 30 June or 1 July.
James Lister, Customer Service Marketing and Administration Manager, Renault Trucks UK says: “The club rewards customers for their loyalty, offering them discounts as well as excellent service to help grow their business.”
A membership card and the voucher booklet containing the latest savings will be dispatched. These can be used at any UK Renault Trucks authorised dealership.
To join click here]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HANSON CEMENT OPTS FOR FUEL EFFICIENT RENAULT PREMIUM]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:33:00 +0100</pubDate><link>http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/news/hanson-cement-opts-for-fuel-efficient-renault-premium.html</link><guid>27647</guid><author>Penny Randall</author><description><![CDATA[&quot;The Premium makes a difference to fuel economy.&quot;2 March 2012
Leading cement supplier, Hanson Cement, has taken delivery of six Renault Premium 460.25 6x2 tractor units with Privilege cabs.  In an important conquest deal for Renault Trucks UK, these are the first Renault Premiums to join Hanson Cement’s 200-strong fleet of Mercedes Benz and Volvo tractor units, with the Premium’s proven fuel economy a key factor in the purchase decision. 
Prepared to Hanson Cement’s exacting specification, the new Premiums operate out of Ribblesdale in Clitheroe and Ketton in Rutland, pulling Felbinder 40 cubic metre powder tank trailers for bulk cements and low height curtain siders to transport packaged products nationwide.
Commenting on the decision to add six Renault Premiums to the fleet, Andrew Bridge, Distribution Director of Hanson Cement, says: “With an annual fuel spend of £8million, fuel economy is our principle driver.  The Renault Premium performed well in trials and its driveline definitely makes a difference to fuel economy. January was their first month on the road and the Premiums operating out of Clitheroe are already delivering 7.97 mpg, which for new vehicles at this time of year is good on our service.”
As well as driving down costs, improved fuel efficiency helps reduce the environmental impact of Hanson Cement’s transport operation, an integral part of the company’s business strategy.  Andrew Bridge continues: “We run fully freighted for 60 percent of the time and usually at the maximum 44 tonne gvw, so driving down fuel consumption is key to improving our operational efficiency and meeting our environmental commitments.”
Hanson Cement is a division of Hanson UK, a major supplier of construction materials, principally aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, bricks and cement. Hanson is part of the Heidelberg Cement Group, which employs 53,000 people across five continents and has leading positions in cement, concrete and heavy building products.
More information on Renault Premium
More information on Hanson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[EIGHTY MORE RENAULT TRUCKS GO TO ICELAND]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><link>http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/news/eighty-more-renault-trucks-go-to-iceland.html</link><guid>27582</guid><author>Penny Randall</author><description><![CDATA[&quot;We chose Renault based on the environmental benefits &amp; fuel efficiency.”15 February 2012
Following its inaugural purchase of Renault Trucks in 2009, leading British food retailer, Iceland, has placed a major order for a further 80 vehicles through Renault Trucks UK. Nine more 18t 270.18 Renault Midlum rigids with Optitronic gearbox and refrigeration bodies went on the road in July, with 71 Renault Premium 4x2 460.18 EEV tractor units with Privilege cab and Optidriver gearbox delivered from October to January 2012.  This order takes Renault Trucks’ share of the 300+ fleet to 40 percent. 
The Premiums will deliver to Iceland’s 748 Stores nationwide, operating out of its four strategically located depots.  The nine Midlums are operating out of the company’s Swindon and Enfield depots, with the trucks’ manoeuvrability making them ideal for deliveries to stores where access is restricted.
Cleaner, greener vehicles which reduce the company’s impact on the environment is a key objective for Iceland, a leading responsible retailer, underlined by its decision to specify the Premiums with EEV (environmentally-friendly vehicle) standard engines.  Iceland’s Planning and Contracts Manager, David Rowlands, says: “Our current Premium tractor units are performing well and the customer service from Renault Trucks has been excellent, including the Optifuel Infomax fleet management downloads.”
He continues: “We chose to add further Renault trucks to the fleet based on a competitive package, the environmental benefits of the Premium’s EEV (enhanced environmentally friendly) engine and a track record of fuel efficiency.”
Iceland is one of Britain’s fastest-growing food retailers, with a network of over 740 stores nationwide offering a diverse range of frozen foods, groceries and chilled foods. The company is known for great value, product innovation and has recently been recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the U.K. In November 2010 the company celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Find out more about Premium Long Distance
Find out more about Midlum Optitronic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RENAULT TRUCK COMMERCIALS INVESTS IN NEW VAN FLEET ]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><link>http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/news/renault-truck-commercials-invests-in-new-van-fleet-.html</link><guid>26922</guid><author>Penny Randall</author><description><![CDATA[&quot;This marks a major commitment in our drive to deliver service excellence.&quot;6 February 2012
Renault Truck Commercials, the largest dealer group in the Renault Trucks UK network, has invested £300,000 in a fleet of 22 Renault Master and Kangoo vans to enhance customer service and strengthen aftersales support. The new vans, which include sixteen customer courtesy vehicles as well as parts, service and breakdown vans, are allocated across eleven Renault Truck Commercials dealerships in England and Wales. 
The investment is part of Renault Truck Commercial’s ongoing plan to improve standards across its eleven dealerships.  The courtesy vehicle fleet comprises of thirteen Kangoos and three Masters.  Additional parts delivery support will be provided by three Master vans and also a Kangoo. All the new vans are liveried in Renault Truck Commercials’ distinctive branding.
Christophe Blazere, Managing Director, Renault Truck Commercials says: “This marks a major commitment in our drive to deliver service excellence through customer-led aftersales support.  Strengthening our service and parts van fleet is key to providing a more responsive service across our dealerships, whilst investing in a professional and practical range of courtesy vans will provide customers with a vehicle whilst their own is being serviced or repaired so we ensure they keep their business moving.”
Renault Truck Commercials operates from eleven strategically located dealerships across England and Wales, providing expert knowledge and specialist support to owner driver and large fleet operators.  Its dealer network, which employs 230 staff, provides sales, service and parts for the full range of Renault Trucks vans and trucks, from 3.5 to 120 tonnes as well as all-makes parts and servicing for commercial vehicles.
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