New Trucks...Not CMP's..

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Mercedes-Benz Heavy Armoured Trucks will be supplied to the Canadian Army
TORONTO, May 25 /CNW/ - Canada's Department of National Defence has
awarded the Armoured Heavy Support Vehicle System (AHSVS) contract to
Mercedes-Benz for the provision of 82 armoured heavy support vehicles with an
option to procure 26 additional AHSVS of various variants. Mercedes-Benz won
the competitive selection process against two other well-known truck
manufacturers; its Actros heavily armoured cab was deemed to be the best
equipment to meet the needs of the men and women of the Canadian Forces in
Afghanistan.
Canada initiated a fair, open and competitive tender process with the
objective of acquiring a proven, off the shelf armoured heavy logistics
vehicle.
The acquisition of the Mercedes-Benz Actros provides the Canadian Army
with high levels of crew protection as well as a robust heavy logistics
vehicle. The four-axle (8x8) all-terrain Mercedes-Benz "Armoured Heavy Actros"
is based on the successful series production Actros, of which more than
450,000 are currently providing reliable service in various sectors as well as
in logistics operations with over 50 armies all over the world.
The combination of a tried-and-trusted basic vehicle, a proven protection
concept, worldwide parts supply and service backup enabled Mercedes-Benz
Canada and the German Truck division to put together a compelling offer.
Mercedes-Benz Canada President and CEO, Marcus Breitschwerdt said, "We
are honoured to have been chosen to supply such critical equipment for the men
and women of the Canadian Forces. The Mercedes-Benz Actros' inherent features,
quality, reliability and strong global track record were certainly key factors
to winning such an important contract with the Department of National
Defence."


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See it here..

http://benzinsider.com/2007/05/canad...s-benz-trucks/



For further information: JoAnne Caza, (416) 847-7550,
caza@mercedes-benz.ca; Stanley Ing, (416) 847-7528, ing@mercedes-benz.ca