Van Hool acquires Tankcare Engineering, launches UK and Ireland subsidiary

Van Hool, a Belgian coachbuilder and manufacturer of buses and trailers, has announced the acquisition of Tankcare Engineering Ltd and the launch of Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK for the UK and Ireland.

According to the manufacturer, this strategic move brings together Van Hool and GRW’s full range of products and services under one unified entity, allowing it to better serve its customers with an expanded offering and enhanced support.

Van Hool is now able to offer a comprehensive lineup of industrial vehicles and aftermarket solutions including food and chemical road tankers, waste tankers, cryogenic gas tankers, tank containers, as well as aluminium tipping and non-tipping silo tankers, fuel tankers, silo containers, and container chassis.

To support this enhanced service offering, Van Hool is investing in a new four-bay workshop, which will include a reception area, spare parts department, vehicle preparation centre, and more. This facility is designed to improve repair and support services.

UK and Ireland sales for Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK will be headed up by Fred Everiss, while its managing director is Shaun Hurst.