BRIEFS • Danzas is leasing 17 new tri-axle curtainsiders from
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TIP, in a move away from traditional tilt trailers and to prepare for 44tonne operation. The trailer chassis are built with a lifting front axle by Tinsley and M&G, and are bodied by Southfields and Boalloy.
• Vauxhall van sales rose by 1.1% last year, helped by record-breaking demand for the Astravan and Carsavan. With 24,094 vans sold, Vauxhall was runner-up to Ford in the CDV sector.
• Bridgend, Glamorganbased Filcom has chosen Fiat Ducat() vans to fulfil a new contract for British Telecom. The 29 longwheelbase vans (chosen for their high volume) have already entered service with specialised equipment housed in racking from Autopia Van Quip.
• Scania distributor Derek Jones Commercials has opened a depot at Milton Keynes with full workshop, breakdown and parts delivery services.
• Fiat is running a arlze draw through its dealers for each month until June. Business users who test drive a Ducato or Punto van will be given a £10 fuel voucher and the chance to win the use of a Fiat van for a year.