TIP workshop in Kotka has become authorized service partner for VDL Bus & Coach
Effective April 1st, TIP Group became an authorized service partner for VDL Bus & Coach.
VDL, known for its strong expertise in enabling the transition to sustainable transport solutions, has recently won the contract to supply 25 electric city buses, model VDL Citea LE122, to the City of Kotka.
TIP will be responsible for servicing and repairing the buses as well as coaches in the area, ensuring their continued operation and reliability within the Kotka area. With a new workshop and modern facilities in Kotka, TIP is an ideal partner for VDL:
“After having an own workshop in Kotka for almost 9 years, the starting co-operation with TIP is a natural step in our strategy to work with dedicated professional service partners outside the capital area of Finland. I am confident, that we together with TIP will be able to improve our services towards our customers in the south east part of Finland”, says Peter Sandin, Managing Director, VDL Bus & Coach Finland Oy.
VDL Bus & Coach's new generation of city buses, including the VDL Citea LE122, represents the future of public transport, with zero-emission buses offering sustainable and efficient solutions. This partnership between TIP, VDL and the bus operator will further support the transition to a smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable transportation network in Kotka.
“This exciting cooperation aligns with our strategic goals to continue to develop our workshop capabilities as well as our commitment to become a full-service provider for heavy vehicles, and be part of the establishment of the future of sustainable logistics, says Ole Nortoft, TIP's Nordic Network & Project Director and continues ”We are looking forward to continue and hopefully expand our cooperation in the future.”
The buses are already in operation.
About TIP Group
TIP Group is European market leader providing lease & rental full-service equipment solutions for over 55 years. TIP Group, headquartered in Amsterdam, has an extensive fleet of trailers, trucks, reefers, chassis, and specialised equipment. With a network of 135 service locations spanning across 17 countries and with a fleet of ~90,000 assets. TIP Group specialises in delivering a highly customisable approach, offering flexible leasing and rental options, maintenance and repair, digital solutions, sustainable initiatives and used equipment sales. With the commitment to shaping a more environmentally conscious future, TIP Group is proudly partnering to achieve sustainability targets faster and on a larger scale.
About VDL Bus & Coach / VDL Groep
VDL Bus & Coach is a part of VDL Groep, an international industrial family business with its head office in the Eindhoven, the Netherlands. It was founded in 1953 and now, 70 years later. VDL Groep has around 12,000 employees and operates in 20 countries. The group comprises more than 100 operating companies, each with its own specialism, working together intensively.
