Mack Trucks added two new providers to its infrastructure program for its battery electric vehicle customers.
ABM and Lane Valente Industries are now part of the Turnkey Solutions program, an end-to-end fleet management service that helps develop charging infrastructure, including site assessment, engineering and design, permitting, utility coordination, equipment procurement, installation and ongoing maintenance.
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"Charging infrastructure continues to be one of the most significant barriers to commercial EV adoption and Mack is committed to removing that hurdle for our customers," says Ryan Saba, e-mobility energy solutions manager at Mack. "By expanding the Turnkey Solutions program with ABM and Lane Valente, we're giving fleets access to experienced, full-service providers that can manage the entire infrastructure process — from site assessment through long-term maintenance — so our customers can focus on running their operations."
ABM is a provider of facility, engineering and infrastructure solutions. The company's e-mobility solutions team has installed more than 30,000 EV charging ports nationwide and offers end-to-end fleet electrification services, including in-house engineering and design, procurement, construction, power provisioning and performance solutions.
"Mack's leadership in electric truck manufacturing, combined with its Turnkey Solutions program, aligns seamlessly with ABM's expertise in infrastructure, facility services and electrification support," says Mark Hawkinson, president of technical solutions at ABM. "Together, we can deliver a fully integrated approach that simplifies adoption and helps fleets move from planning to operation more efficiently. Our ability to orchestrate the entire deployment lifecycle, and to help customers plan for capacity expansion, energy management and long-term infrastructure performance, positions fleets to remain competitive and resilient as the industry evolves."
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Lane Valente Industries is a facility maintenance, construction and energy solutions provider with more than 30 years of experience. It established its electric vehicle charging station infrastructure division 15 years ago and has supported the deployment of more than 20,000 charging ports across the U.S. and Canada. It provides services such as site assessment, load and operational analysis, infrastructure design and engineering, permitting, utility coordination, equipment procurement, installation and ongoing maintenance.
"The commercial EV market is at a critical inflection point, where fleets are moving from early pilots to scaled deployment," says Nick Angeramo, vice president of energy services at Lane Valente. "Our inclusion in Mack Trucks' program allows us to meet that moment alongside an OEM that understands both the operational realities of its customers and the complexities of electrification. A key differentiator for our team is our ability to self-perform critical portions of the work, which allows us to maintain tighter control over project schedules, quality and safety, while reducing reliance on third parties."
