Scania Great Britain buys Haydock Commercial Vehicles

Scania GB has acquired Haydock Commercial Vehicles, securing the Swedish OEM’s UK dealer and service network for the future. 

The deal will see Haydock’s six branches and their teams, located in the northwest of England, in Warrington, Preston, Ellesmere Port, Widnes and Deeside, join forces with Scania GB. 

Simon Dykes, owner of Haydock Commercial Vehicles, will leave the business he built and grew over the past 22 years. 

Chris Newitt, managing director for Scania UK, said: “Today is a special occasion, as we reinforce our commitment to our valued customers and the UK, by securing our dealer and service network for the future. 

“I’m very pleased to be welcoming our Haydock colleagues to join our Scania GB family, and hope we will continue to learn, grow and get stronger together. Not only for our own benefit, but also for every Scania owner in the UK.” 

Dykes added: “It’s the end of an era for me. I will be saying goodbye to a business and brilliant colleagues I cherish most. I will always remember my time very fondly. 

“But also, being happy in the knowledge that Haydock’s legacy and future is being left in safe hands with Chris and the Scania GB team. 

“Together, I know in my heart that both businesses will reap the benefits. However, the big winners are our customers, as we will be better placed to support them today and into the future.” 

For Haydock Commercial Vehicles, it’s business as usual for its branches and workforce operationally, with the only changes seeing Newitt succeeding Dykes as chairman, and Scania GB’s chief financial officer, Andreas Ödebrink, and business operations director, Emma Wilkins, joining the board. 

Last year, Scania launched new repair and maintenance package for UK fleets as it looks to provide a “more consistent experience” for customers.