Councillor Robbins Tours MAN Truck & Bus Highlighting Swindon’s Green Goals

Jim Robbins visits local businesses. He wants to show off their innovation. He also wants to share Swindon’s economic goals. Emma Bushell went with Jim Robbins. They visited MAN Truck & Bus in Blagrove together.

MAN is joining the green revolution and are introducing electric trucks to the UK. These trucks are their first electric fleet. Robbins also spoke about Swindon’s plan, aiming for a fairer, better, greener town.

MAN has been in Swindon for over thirty years, employing 200 people at their headquarters. Across the UK, they have 650 employees. Swindon’s good connectivity helps businesses like MAN, which is a Volkswagen subsidiary.

MAN recently launched a new eTruck range; these trucks are fully electric. This marks a new era for road transport, a sustainable way of doing things.

Robbins is excited to meet with local businesses to learn about their experiences. He also listens to their challenges and hopes. His goal is to build on their success and help businesses thrive in Swindon.

“MAN is a great company,” he said, highlighting their switch to electric power. Their eTruck range is a positive step, supporting Swindon’s green mission. He rode in the eTruck and noted heavy loads are moved by battery power.

Simon Wood manages press at MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd. He said they were happy about the visit, where Robbins and Bushell learned about their headquarters in Blagrove. They also learned about the green Swindon plan.

As a Swindon-based business, they want recognition and to be a good, stable employer. They think it’s important to connect with the area, showcasing their nice workplace. It also gives them a chance to grow with Swindon’s future plans.