NewPower UK

Wrightbus today announced the acquisition of Midlands firm RGI Bus and Coach Refurbishment Limited in a ‘pivotal’ deal to continue our push into bus refurbishment and repair, underlining our commitment to growth and expansion. This will enable Wrightbus and our subsidiary NewPower UK to offer a complete suite of refurbishment options, from upholstery to metalwork, alongside its existing powertrain conversion operation. The deal, signed at the end of last month, secures RGI’s impressive facilities in Southam along with 13 members of staff. It also sees RGI owner Ross Cleaver join Wrightbus as Head of Repair and Refurbishment UK. Ross shared “Ever since I started RGI, our customers have been paramount. These same ethics and approach are shared by Wrightbus and I’m delighted to be involved in taking it to the next level.” Jean-Marc Gales, Wrightbus CEO added: “We extend a very warm welcome to Ross and his team and we know that their experience and skillset will be enormously valuable to us and our customers.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCk2EZrd #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #BusRefurb #Refurbishment #BusRepair #BusinessGrowth #BusinessAcquisition

“We can take buses that are five to nine years old and decarbonise them in just three weeks, giving them an extra 10 years of life, This is nothing short of a revolution.” Jean-Marc Gales Wrightbus CEO. Our dedicated re-power facility, which opened in June 2024, spans 45,000 square feet and is located in Bicester, UK. This state-of-the-art plant is equipped to handle the complex process of re-powering buses, making it a central hub for the production and maintenance of zero-emission buses. Wrightbus, the first OEM to scale up the re-powering of its own buses, has integrated engineering, homologation, testing, warranty, and a comprehensive service support network into this affordable and reliable option. This initiative is revolutionising fleet management by providing a seamless transition to zero-emission technology. Find out more about NewPower UK, our processes, technologies and vision on our website: https://newpower.eco/ Email: enquiries@newpower.eco   #NewPower #NewPowerUK #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #Decarbonisation #Repower #RepoweringBuses #ElectricBus #BicesterJobs #UKManufacturing

“This is a company that is helping to build the low carbon future” The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP visited the Wrightbus factory in Ballymena, where he visited our production lines, meeting with employees and apprentices working on our leading range of zero emission buses and seeing first-hand how the biggest deal in our history with The Go-Ahead Group is helping to put Northern Ireland at the forefront of the green energy revolution.   Here he reflects on the importance of the work being done here at Wrightbus, both for the local economy and beyond as we continue to grow and expand across the globe.   “This is what we need more of across the country…to get the economy growing, which will be good for all our futures”   Read more about the visit on our website: https://lnkd.in/eDzD6XmK   Northern Ireland Office #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #SecretaryOfStateVisit #UKManufacturing #UKJobs #GreenJobs #Decarbonisation

“We know the #Streetdeck product well. We’ve been building them for 12 years. Because of that, we’re able to offer a full 10-year body and chassis warranty, which we see as a key USP.” Dr Robert Best, Wrightbus Engineering Director. AT NewPower UK we currently focus on converting our own Wrightbus Streetdeck models, utilising the expertise of our team and our full knowledge of the structure, stresses and engineering, allowing us to provide a 10-year warranty. Our goal is to give older diesel buses a second lease of life, allowing bus companies that want to decarbonise faster, but cannot afford the investment a new bus requires, to do just that. #NewPower #NewPowerUK #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #Decarbonisation #Repower #RepoweringBuses #ElectricBus #BicesterJobs #UKManufacturing

We believe NewPower UK represents the most responsible and sustainable way to decarbonise your fleet. The whole vehicle, bodywork and vehicle equipment is upcycled and repurposed, delivering significant imbedded carbon savings. Wrightbus is the first bus OEM to scale up re-powering its own buses through NewPower. Our engineering, homologation, testing, warranty and service support network make this option an affordable and reliable method of accelerating the decarbonisation of your bus fleet – leading to a cleaner, greener and more sustainable environment for us all. ➡ Find out more about the services available at NewPower: newpower.eco ➡ Email: enquiries@newpower.eco #NewPower #NewPowerUK #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #Decarbonisation #Repower #RepoweringBuses #ElectricBus #BicesterJobs #UKManufacturing

The NewPower team were delighted to host a fantastic day with senior team members from Wrightbus, First Bus, NewPower UK and AllServiceOne. The group met in our Bicester factory for a day of inspiring and challenging idea sharing and thought provoking industry insights.   Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales hosted the event and welcomed senior team members from each company for briefings and breakout sessions around our shared vision for a greener future supporting UK manufacturing and green jobs.   Our factory provided the perfect backdrop for discussions around the decarbonisation of public transport, and allowed the First Bus team to take a first hand look at the progress of their recent order. Their initial order of 32 buses being repowered by NewPower are currently working their way through our production bays, having their diesel engines replaced with new zero-emission electric powertrains by our expert team. 
Collectively, when the 32 re-powered Zero Emission Buses enter service, they will eliminate 2,100 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.   Thank you to First Group, AllServiceOne and Wrightbus for a very worthwhile and enjoyable day, we look forward to welcoming you back to Bicester and to seeing the first repowered First Bus buses in service soon.   #NewPower #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #FirstBus #AllServiceOne #Decarbonisation #RePoweredBus #ElectricBus #PublicTransport

The NewPower website offers an enhanced user experience and comprehensive insights into our services and has been thoughtfully designed to reflect our commitment to excellence and innovation. Key features include: ▪ Streamlined navigation for ease of use ▪ Detailed information about our offerings and expertise ▪ Technical information from Dr Robert Best on the NewPower process  At NewPower UK, we offer your fleet the opportunity to be more sustainable, community-friendly, and cost-effective. With environmental consciousness on the rise in the UK, NewPower by Wrightbus is committed to delivering real impact. We invite you to explore the new site at www.newpower.eco Thank you for following is on this exciting journey as we continue to grow and develop. Find out more about NewPower UK: https://newpower.eco/ Email: enquiries@newpower.eco #NewPower #RePower #RePoweredBus #SustainableTransport #PublicTransport #DrivingAGreenerFuture #ElectricBus Wrightbus

Wrightbus is the first OEM to offer a re-powering service through NewPower UK, utilising the unique skills of its workforce to swap diesel for electricity. Our master technicians built the original buses and have unrivalled expertise in being able to swap powertrains.   This offering allows forward thinking operators across the UK to speed up their decarbonisation process by eradicating diesel powertrains in older fleets at a substantially lower price than a new bus.   Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales recently shared, “While we are selling new hydrogen and battery-electric buses all over the world there is a huge market of mid-life buses which, once converted, can have an immediate impact on helping to improve air quality in towns and cities up and down the UK. The whole thing is about reusing existing assets, removing the need to build them up again and not creating more CO2; reutilising buses that are between five and nine years old and giving them another 10-year life as fully electric vehicles.” Once in service these newly re-powered buses will not only help operators decarbonise their fleets and reach their net zero goals faster, but will provide cleaner, more breathable air and a greener environment for commuters and residents in our towns and cities.   ↘ Follow NewPower UK Find out more: www.newpower.eco #Wrightbus #NewPower #DrivingAGreenerFuture #RepoweringBuses #Decarbonisation #PublicTransport #UKManufacturing #AcceleratingDecarbonisation

“We are all chasing that net zero target, road vehicles in particular have a target to clean everything up by 2035, we believe this is an economically viable route in addition to new vehicle purchasing to help that acceleration process” Kirk Trewin Operations Director NewPower UK It is estimated that 34,000 diesel buses will need to be converted or replaced by 2035. NewPower can cater to this predicted demand with a programme that will retrofit diesel bus fleets at their mid-life point. We can take buses that are five to nine years old and decarbonise them in just three weeks, giving them an extra 10 years of life. ➡️ Find out more about NewPower UK, our processes, technologies and vision on our website: https://newpower.eco/ ➡️ Email: enquiries@newpower.eco #NewPower #NewPowerUK #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #Decarbonisation ­#Repower #RepoweringBuses #ElectricBus #BicesterJobs #UKManufacturing

NewPower, is home to the re-power option from Wrightbus, and represents a significant advancement in the acceleration of the decarbonisation of bus fleets. Our dedicated repower facility, which opened in June 2024, spans 45,000 square feet and is located in Bicester, UK. This state-of-the-art plant is equipped to handle the complex process of re-powering buses, making it a central hub for the production and maintenance of zero-emission buses. Wrightbus, the first OEM to scale up the re-powering of its own buses, has integrated engineering, homologation, testing, warranty, and a comprehensive service support network into this affordable and reliable option. This initiative is revolutionising fleet management by providing a seamless transition to zero-emission technology. Find out more about NewPower UK, our processes, technologies and vision on our website: https://newpower.eco/ Email: enquiries@newpower.eco   #NewPower #NewPowerUK #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #Decarbonisation #Repower #RepoweringBuses #ElectricBus #BicesterJobs #UKManufacturing #FactoryFriday