Hartshorne Group opens new energy-efficient site in Walsall

Commercial Motor
June 25, 2024

Volvo truck and bus dealer Hartshorne Group has opened a new headquarters in Walsall. The new facility has been designed with sustainability in mind and is based on the company’s site where it’s operated from for close to 60 years. Hartshorne’s depot on Bentley Mill Way was opened by Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks and Christian Coolsaet, MD, Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland.

Following the grand opening, a customer event was held showcasing everything from vintage trucks to the latest Volvo FH Aero. The original Volvo P1800 sports car driven by Roger Moore in 1960s TV series The Saint was also in attendance. 

James Cowen, managing director of Hartshorne said: “We're proud of our long association with the Midlands and we're pleased this will continue for many years to come. Our depot in Walsall has been operating since the 1960s and it has now undergone an incredible transformation that will ensure we can stay on the same site.

"We were delighted that the leadership of Volvo and some of our customers were able to join us at recent events. I'd like to thank everybody across the region and our staff, past and present, for their wonderful support over the years."

The facility has an A-rating for energy performance and features solar panels, electric vehicle charging and water storage for flood prevention. Nearly 80% of demolition materials created from the old building were recycled. 

Coolsaet added: "This investment by Hartshorne Group has created a flagship dealership within one of the road transport heartlands of the UK. It’s ideally positioned and equipped to support both current and future generations of product, particularly as more fleets introduce zero tailpipe emission battery electric trucks.

“From a sustainability perspective, it sets the benchmark for a modern dealership and provides a fantastic working environment for the team, giving them the space and facilities to deliver a first class service to our customers."

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