MACFARLANE Packaging has more than doubled its electric truck fleet with five new models.
The introduction of the four new electric rigids and one electric articulated tractor unit is designed to boost the protective packaging specialist’s carbon reduction programme, which the firm said has already delivered a 32% reduction in the company’s overall CO2 emissions.
The trucks, which are based across Macfarlane’s UK distribution network, extend the group’s capacity to offer zero emission deliveries to customers. The investment is also supported by the wider progress being made by the business in transitioning its forklift and company car fleet to electric alternatives and its continuing investment in renewable energy sources.
David Patton, Macfarlane’s head of sustainability, said, “Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy. It’s an important differentiator for us because it helps our customers achieve their goals and, at the same time, it improves our own operations.”
All five new electric trucks are Volvos and have a recharging time of only 2.5 hours, meaning they can be recharged mid-shift to maximise the time they can stay on the road.
David Patton added, “The trucks are further evidence of our sustainability strategy in action and represent an important part of our overarching approach to support our customers in finding better packaging solutions that can reduce cost and environmental impact.”
