Scania's new Maidstone premises inaugurated

Scania has inaugurated its new £6m commercial vehicle service centre in Maidstone.

Her Excellency Nicola Clase, Sweden's ambassador to the UK, officially opened the facility at a ceremony attended by 100 operators, Scania executives and representatives from site developer, Gallagher Group.

The 2.5-acre site, situated on the A229 just off junction 6 of the M20, is one of the first of a new generation of purpose-built UK premises constructed in accordance with a global template created by Scania.

It has five drive-through workshop bays and an ATF lane.

Also offered is a full Scania parts service, including parts for all makes, trailers and ancillary components.

The Kent site also houses new, used and rental truck operations.

Scania Maidstone is initially employing 34 technicians, parts and admin staff, a figure expected to rise significantly.

Claes Jacobsson, MD of Scania (Great Britain) said: “Together with our purpose-built Inverness premises, which opened earlier this year, Scania Maidstone represents the latest major investment in our UK network infrastructure.”