HPP has recently replaced four of its truck fleet with brand new vehicles - part of an ongoing programme to swap out older vehicles for trucks with the latest technology to drive forward with its sustainability credentials.
All four trucks are 18-tonne, twin-axle, curtain-sided Scanias boasting the latest Euro 6 diesel engines, meaning their exhaust emissions are as environmentally compliant as possible.
They are the first 18-tonne vehicles to be kitted out with HPP's new company branding, fully coloured with liveried curtains, rear doors and cabs. After 14 years of the 'old' branding, these new trucks with their updated livery certainly stand out, making for a significant presence on the roads.
Since 1992, new vehicles have had to meet a certain Euro emissions standard when they are made, as part of the global strategy to improve air quality. As the name suggests, Euro 6 is the sixth - and latest - directive to help reduce the level of harmful pollutants produced by vehicles powered with diesel and petrol engines, and hybrids using petrol or diesel alongside an electric power unit.
"Even though the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone scheme with traffic charging has now been abandoned - in favour of a regional investment-led, non-charging Clean Air Plan, with bus fleet electrification, clean taxi upgrades and local traffic measures - we're continuing to replace older fleet vehicles with more efficient, up-to-date trucks," comments Director Andy Evan.
"These brand new liveried trucks are not only a significant investment, but they're also a commitment to our sustainability strategy as well as being a very visible presence on the road, a fantastic addition to our rebranding programme."
In addition to the new 18 tonne trucks, HPP has also just taken delivery of four brand-new electric forklift trucks, replacing four seven-year old gas-powered trucks.
These new lithium battery forklift trucks have state-of-the-art energy systems that are not only highly efficient, but they also protect both people and the environment, being completely emission-free during operation, helping HPP to maintain its sustainability targets.
