Mekonomen Group has signed a framework agreement with Nobina for supply of spare parts

14 March 2016 13:46

Mekonomen Group invests in a new business area, heavy vehicles, which will be operated through its subsidiary MECA. The business has been initiated by MECA signing a framework agreement with Nobina AB for supply of spare parts for commercial vehicles.

The agreement will initially encompass supply of batteries for Nobina’s vehicle fleet and depots in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Deliveries to Nobina’s depots will start successively in the Spring of 2016.

"We are very pleased to announce the agreement with Nobina as the first major initiative in the area of heavy vehicles. Nobina is the largest provider of public transport in the Nordic region with high demands on its suppliers. MECA's efficient business model is a strength and we see potential to develop the business area", says Marcus Larsson, Executive Vice President of Mekonomen Group.

"MECA can offer short lead times with fast and reliable deliveries, which is important for our segment. We are positive that MECA enters the heavy vehicle market, it benefits the development for us and our industry", says Roman Westberg, Category Manager spare parts Nobina.

Nobina is the largest provider in the Nordic region of public transport with a fleet of about 3,500 buses. Every day, Nobina ensures that more than one million people get to work, school or other activities by delivering contracted public transport in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark.

For further information, please contact:

Marcus Larsson, Executive Vice President Mekonomen Group, Tel: +46 (0)8 464 00 00

Roman Westberg, Category Manager spare parts Nobina, Tel: +46 (0)8 410 653 00