Trucks and Trailers (T&T) has completed the purchase of South Island-based Prestige Commercial Vehicles (PCV).
The T&T team is now operating from PCV’s branches as an independent heavy commercial vehicle parts and service dealer and as an authorised service and parts dealer for Mercedes-Benz Vans.
“While this process has taken longer than anticipated it is fair to say we have overcome the initial hurdles, reshaped our focus and commitment and look forward to supporting the South with a smooth transition and continuation of business,” managing director Mark Wright says.
T&T will service heavy vehicles of all makes and models “and have been working hard in the background on setting up our supply chain to do so,” he says.
“The Mercedes-Benz Vans business continues as normal with the same great enthusiastic team.
“We have also worked hard on maintaining as many of the best [heavy commercial vehicle] staff members as possible and are very happy at the commitment we have received from a majority of key people across all locations.
“Where we have had staff not transfer to the T&T business we have an excellent opportunity to find the right candidates who fit with our philosophies and approach to daily operations.
“As well as taking on all existing parts stock and workshop equipment we have also acquired a number of current model Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso trucks which are immediately available for sale.
“As we aren’t continuing as a sales outlet for these brands in the South Island you can be sure there are deals to be had,” Wright says.
Meanwhile, Kelly Henshaw has relocated from T&T’s Auckland branch to Christchurch with his family to take on the role of operations manager for the South Island.
“We are all extremely excited about this opportunity and doing what we do best – creating a team of passionate, skilled, customer focussed employees who are there to provide solutions to [customer] needs,” Wright says.
