Passenger Bus, Rail and Motorcoach Industry News

Company’s previous two-step business approach, with heavy manufacturing relegated to its plants in Hungary, and with final assembly accomplished at its Anniston, Ala., has now been entirely discontinued.

Håkan Agnevall will replace acting president Håkan Karlsson, head of Volvo Group Business Areas.

Sudbury Transit’s new LFS Smart Buses include many improvements, from the driver partition to the rear of the vehicle. Inspired by aerospace and rail transportation, their design was optimized based on customer and focus group feedback.

Bill Schumacher previously served as VP, marketing, for Navistar’s RV group. Prior to joining Navistar, Schumacher ran North and South America customer marketing at NAVTEQ, a Nokia company. He also spent six years in marketing and business strategy consulting.

In his new position, Ian Shackleton will lead sales and marketing teams to aggressively increase sales and grow market share throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Representatives from Daimler Buses North America, Motor Coach Industries, New Flyer Industries, Nova Bus, Prevost and the MTA provided the attendees with information on the types of parts, supplies and services needed as part of the bus manufacturing process.