ABC Companies New Website Launches at UMA Expo 2020.

ABC Companies has redesigned and updated its corporate website, abc-companies.com. The site has been completely rebuilt to provide an improved user experience while making valuable information easily available to existing and potential customers.  Improved search capabilities, navigation, available data and more are a result of customer feedback and digital best practices.  The website will also highlight all ABC Companies product and service offerings.  “Key Information on all functional areas of ABC operations including new and pre-owned equipment sales, ABC Service, ABC Parts Source, ABC CustomerCare, ABC Financial and more can be found on our new site”, stated Thom Peebles, Vice President Marketing, ABC Companies. “Our goal is to provide the best digital experience and quick access to critical information that our customers use and have requested, all in a format that is mobile-friendly, to optimize visitor access to all ABC resources”, added Peebles. 

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New ABC Service Assist Program Goes “Beyond the Service Bay” with Enhanced Fleet Maintenance Management Options.

ABC is excited to present its new 2020 Van Hool coach models during the UMA Expo in Nashville, TN.

ABC Companies will introduce a new service category to customers in 2020. The aptly named program – ABC Service Assist – brings the expertise and knowledge of ABC’s highly-trained technician labor pool to assist with fleet maintenance and repair activities at any on-site customer location or ABC facility.

ABC Service Assist is designed to offer customers more flexibility in choosing ABC Services that scale with their business needs when and where they prefer on an “as needed” basis. From one mechanic working within a customer facility, to staffing or managing a full-service shop, ABC Service Assist can help owners better control escalating labor costs, support campaigns, fill staffing gaps, provide specialized technical expertise and more.

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Technology is ever-changing, and ABC Companies plans to help North American operators keep pace with the introduction of additional ADAS tools – including ABC’s RECON (Readiness for Emergency CONditions) and TEC Options. The add-on technology tools are designed to integrate with existing standard safety features aboard new Van Hool motorcoaches.

“Our team continues to push forward the capabilities of motorcoach functionality”, said Roman Cornell, President and Chief Commercial Officer, ABC Companies. “As ADAS systems become more mainstream, ABC will focus on offering nascent technologies that can increase driver confidence and passenger security, while decreasing hazards for cyclist, pedestrians and other vehicles”.

Van Hool coaches feature a 13-point standard safety package, including rollover specifications designed to meet a rigorous European standard. ABC ADAS tools have been designed to help owners augment operations via enhanced driver control and awareness. Utilizing integrated cameras and driver alert displays, these tools can detect and warn drivers of potential [...]

With so many available Van Hool OEM equipment choices for operators, ABC also gives owners more economical options with its Pre-owned Equipment Inventory. One of the largest privately held pre-owned operations in North America, customers can easily browse hundreds of available ABC preowned vehicles at abc-companies.com.

Visitors to the site can expect a user-friendly experience using advanced search options that pre-filter vehicles into distinct search categories, from location and brand to engine type and transmission and more. Search results quickly display each individual VIN with crisp photography, descriptions, specifications and more.

The ABC inventory of pre-owned equipment is also classified into Base, Plus and Certified Pre-Owned inventory types, simplifying the purchase process while standardizing what customers can expect from a pre-owned coach.

An ABC Certified Pre-owned Van Hool TX45 luxury passenger coach will be available for inspection at ABC Booth #200 at UMA Expo 2020. The 81-point inspected vehicle integrates a host of additional [...]

Expanding Vendor Roster and Consolidating Under Single, New Brand Umbrella – ABC Parts Source.

ABC Companies will consolidate all of its parts offering and parts-related activities under the new name ABC Parts Source. The rebrand, which will encompass all motorcoach and transit Parts Division activities under a unified umbrella, reflects the company’s focus on optimizing customer service via streamlined business processes. “By consolidating under the singular ABC Parts Source brand, we created greater business synergies that expand our resources and enhance our purchasing power to deliver even greater benefits to our customer base”, said John Gillis, Vice President ABC Parts Source. “For Parts Source customers that can translate to cost savings, and ease of accessibility to ABC Parts Source products and expertise including in-depth product knowledge and live customer support”, he added.

“Time is of the essence in a coach-down scenario”, noted Mr. Gillis. “And with strategic parts warehouse hubs and a network that spans [...]

Revamped, expanded Jersey City, NJ location supports future growth in New York Metro Area and Northeast Corridor.

ABC Companies, exclusive distributor of Van Hool motorcoaches in North America and leader in motorcoach sales, service and technical support announced that improvements to its strategically located Jersey City, NJ facility are ahead of schedule. Originally slated for completion in late Spring of 2020, site upgrades are now projected to be finalized by mid-Winter 2020 in order to accommodate a diverse range of customer needs throughout the New York Metro area and Northeast Corridor spanning Northern Virginia to Maine.

After conducting a comprehensive business assessment in 2019 which identified the Jersey City, NJ facility as a “customer preferred” location, ABC moved quickly to improve and expand the centrally-located operation. “It makes good business sense to target expansion into areas where customer demand is highest”, said Roman Cornell, President and Chief Commercial Officer, ABC Companies. “The Northeast Corridor and [...]

Craftsmanship, Innovation and Style Abound on Electrified Version of Industry-Leading CX Series.

With seating for up to 56 passengers, the advanced All Electric Van Hool CX45E brings the reliability and performance of the sales-leading Van Hool CX series to a zero-emissions platform. For operators who are looking to expand their fleets with EV, the Van Hool CX45E All Electric coach delivers the full feature/functionality of a premium motorcoach that has been purpose built to eliminate carbon emissions and fuel and oil-related costs while providing an extraordinarily quiet, smooth transport experience. By design, the new CX45E is ready to integrate with existing ICE Van Hool and mixed fleets with the added bonus of extensive components interchangeability for operators currently running Van Hool CX Series models.

“As EV adoption becomes increasingly popular in the motorcoach sector, ABC is prepared and proud to help operators smoothly transition EV into their fleets,” said Mr. Roman Cornell, President and Chief [...]

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Winter Garden, FL, January 21, 2020 — Following a recent announcement to the global music touring industry, “Beat The Street” will be debuting a line of double deck Van Hool motorcoaches for use as 16/14 bunk crew and band buses in America. Beat The Street, a European based specialty music tour bus provider, has built a global reputation for serving the touring music industry which is now expanding to the US market. “American clients have been asking us for many years to run our buses in the States”, said Joerg Philipp, Managing Director and owner of Beat The Street. “Double-deckers are not yet used in the States for touring, but their additional capacity is well known to those U.S. tour managers who use them with us in Europe and the U.K.” The Beat The Street U.S. team, headed by Tim King, who recently relocated from the UK to set up a new U.S. office, has already secured several [...]

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New Partnership Offers Next Level Sustainability to Fleet Operations.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 21, 2020 – ABC Companies has finalized an agreement with Lightning Systems, a Loveland, Colorado-based global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial vehicle fleets. Under the new agreement, the two companies will launch their first joint project – an electric powertrain repower of off-lease Van Hool models including a T2145 highline touring coach and a TDX high-capacity double-deck coach.

The electric repower option for converting from diesel to electric offers a unique opportunity to fleet operators who are ready to integrate EV vehicles within their fleets. “Adding zero-emission capability to late model coaches is a solution that is good for operations, the environment and the bottom line for many customers,” said Roman Cornell, president and chief commercial officer, ABC Companies. “By converting from diesel to electric, we can extend the operational life of a quality motorcoach, while allowing customers to leverage their [...]

2020 Van Hool CX Series Models on Display at Booth #200

ABC is excited to present its new 2020 Van Hool coach models during the UMA Expo in Nashville, TN.

The retooled Van Hool CX 45 and CX 35 coach models on display at ABC Booth #200 feature high-quality interior fit and finish details that integrate a wide variety of passenger comforts and amenities, including a restyled passenger entry, cabin and restroom, as well as a fully redesigned driver’s area with new digital dash display. “Passengers are more sophisticated and so are their expectations”, said Mr. Roman Cornell, ABC President and Chief Commercial Officer. “Our 2020 models offer an elevated product that reflects market demands, and is also designed to put more confidence and control into the driver’s hands”.

“The beauty of our Van Hool CX Series, is the versatility it delivers to operators”, said Mr. Thom Peebles, Vice President, Marketing at ABC. “These vehicles [...]

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