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banksmen. To address this, our hydraulic knuckle boom crane can be packaged more compactly, get into refined, tight spaces without those logistical requirements, and deliver even better lift performance. As long as we can keep innovating and pushing in that direction, I believe the industry will follow suit,” he opens.
To reinforce its momentum, Mac’ s Trucks made a significant strategic move with the acquisition of Walker Crane Services this year, which gives it access to a crucial facility on the outskirts of London. With a large portion of Mac’ s Trucks’ sales growth concentrated in the South, having a dedicated presence and facility in that part of the country is a significant advantage for the business as well as its customers, who now have direct access to its facility, products, expertise, and team without needing to travel north. The Walker Crane Services team is experienced and wellregarded, and over the coming years Mac’ s Trucks plans to invest heavily in the site, bringing it up to the same specification and standard as its main operation. It is a substantial investment, but one poised to deliver strong profitability within the next few years, and a bright future for both businesses.
Product development remains central to what sets Mac’ s Trucks apart, especially as demand for specialized builds rises. Last year, the company delivered one of its most successful innovations to date: a hidden front leg system for the Volvo FH Aero, developed in collaboration with Volvo.“ The FH Aero cab was really only designed for tractor units. Our team works closely with Volvo Technical, and I showed them what we had already done with the new generation DAFs. I suggested they send images of our DAF system to Sweden and ask whether they were interested in something similar for Volvo. The answer was positive, as long as it did not interfere with the
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