Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks to produce more than 1 500 Zetros trucks for the Canadian Department of National Defense. These vehicles will be intended for all-terrain transport of goods and personnel for the Canadian armed forces. The consortium “ The Power Team ”, composed of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks, Marshall Canada, Soframe, Manac and General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-Canada), will collaborate on this project as part of the “Logistics Vehicle Modernization” (LVM) program.
The Zetros will be produced in Wörth-am-Rhein
The Zetros will be produced at the Mercedes plant in Wörth-am-Rhein. Marshall Canada will manufacture interchangeable mission modules, Manac will provide trailers, and Soframe will provide vehicle armoring. GDLS-Canada will act as the main integrator of the project. Canada will receive over 1,000 light (4×4) Zetros and approximately 500 heavy (8×8) Zetros.
« We are excited to work with our four strong partners to equip the Canadian logistics fleet. This contract demonstrates the confidence that one of the largest NATO countries places in our network of partners, our experience, our reliability and our technical skills. Together we will provide the right products and ensure the best possible in-service support for many years », declared Franziska Cusumano, head of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks.
