News from Mercedes-Benz Trucks - Mercedes-Benz Atego wins Best Civil Engineering Truck 2016
[cid:image007.jpg@01D24FAD.F1B3E1C0] Date: 6 December 2016 [cid:image008.jpg@01D24FAD.F1B3E1C0] Winner: Kent-based GKR Scaffolding is one of many civil engineering operators who benefit from the Mercedes-Benz Atego's combination of flexibility, reliability and safety Mercedes-Benz Atego wins Best Civil Engineering Truck 2016 The versatile Mercedes-Benz Atego has added another award to its long list of accolades, after being named Best Civil Engineering and Construction Truck 2016 by Commercial Fleet magazine. Judged by a panel of industry experts, the Commercial Fleet Awards are dedicated to promoting the commercial fleet sector, recognising its importance to British business and honouring the suppliers and vehicles that keep the wheels of industry turning. Stephen Briers, Editor-in-Chief, Commercial Fleet, said: "The Mercedes-Benz Atego offers operators an established, trustworthy and robust chassis platform to which a multitude of body applications can be attached. With a high level of safety and sound whole-life costs the Atego is a fleet favourite and the backbone of countless operations." With a level of quality and comfort only matched by its larger siblings, the Atego is a real all-round professional in construction applications. The technologically advanced range offers chassis solutions from 6.5 to 16 tonnes gvw, with power from fuel-efficient four- and six-cylinder Euro VI engines which drive through standard-fit Mercedes PowerShift 3 automated gearboxes. Mike Belk, Managing Director, Trucks, Mercedes-Benz UK Limited, declared: "We're delighted that Commercial Fleet's expert judges have recognised the Atego and awarded it Best Civil Engineering and Construction Truck 2016. "In the challenging environments this industry sector faces, operators require a tough and reliable chassis, backed by a Dealer Network which offers a focused and high level of customer service. The Atego is often bodied to meet the complex needs of specialist applications - we understand our customers' requirements and we know the chassis is capable of delivering a long-term, cost-effective, safe and reliable turn-key solution." The Commercial Fleet Awards 2016 were held in Birmingham and hosted by writer and actress Sally Phillips, with entertainment supplied by the quick-fire comedian and star of BBC TV's Mock the Week, Milton Jones. [cid:image009.jpg@01D24FAD.F1B3E1C0] Trophy hunter: Simon Wood, Senior Press & Public Relations Officer at Mercedes-Benz Trucks, left, collected the Atego's award from Christopher Macgowan, OBE and Chair of the judging panel ends For more information, please contact: Simon Wood, Senior Press & Public Relations Officer Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Telephone: +44 (0)1908 245846 Mobile: +44 (0)7769 887285 Email: simon.wood@daimler.com<mailto:simon.wood@daimler.com>
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