IVECO celebrates a half century since its foundation in 1975, when leading European industrial vehicle manufacturers, Fiat Veicoli Industrali (including Officine Meccaniche and Lancia Veicoli Speciali), Unic and Magirus-Deutz came together to form the company.
Today IVECO – an acronym of Industrial Vehicles Corporation – has an established global presence with a manufacturing footprint that includes seven production sites and eight research and development centres in Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Latin America.
Further to its facilities, the manufacturer boasts a global dealer network with 3,500 sales and service outlets supporting customers in over 150 countries.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, IVECO honours the past, celebrates the present and embraces the exciting opportunities that lie ahead as it Drives the Road of Change, and to mark the occasion, a series of events will be held throughout the year including a four-day celebration at its Turin, Italy headquarters under the theme ‘50xBeyond’.
Commenting on the occasion, President, Truck Business Unit, Iveco Group, Luca Sra, noted the achievements and future aspirations of the brand.
“Over the past 50 years, IVECO has thrived through collaboration and innovation. Our success is a testament to the collective effort of everyone who has been part of our journey – our employees, dealers, customers and partners,” Mr Sra said.
“Together, we have built a brand that is ready to face the challenges of the future. We have contributed to shaping the history of commercial mobility and we feel empowered by our legacy and the strong foundations we have built.”
A commitment to sustainability and innovation
Through its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation, IVECO has long been a pioneer in the transportation industry, pushing the boundaries of eco-friendly mobility, allowing customers to reduce their carbon footprint without compromising on performance.
The company is uniquely positioned as a global leader in the field of alternative energy solutions, and is the only manufacturer to provide natural gas technology across its entire range of light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles.
Driven by its multi-energy approach, IVECO continues to invest significantly in the development of alternative powertrains, including electric and hydrogen technologies, reinforcing its leadership in the transition to sustainable transportation.
IVECO Down Under
IVECO entered the Australian market in 1992 after acquiring International Trucks, and gradually expanded its model offerings to our market. Today the brand boasts a broad product range spanning from car licence vans and cab chassis trucks through to B-Double capable prime movers.
Complementing its roadgoing range is a line-up of off-road vehicles including Daily 4×4, Eurocargo 4×4 and T-Way 4×4, 6×6, 8×4 and 8×8 models.
All models combine the latest technologies from Europe with extensive local testing and engineering, to ensure vehicles thrive in demanding local conditions. IVECO is also currently trialling its battery electric eDaily models with prominent Australian fleets.
