Three new members have joined HVIA’s expanding membership: Engel Portable Fridge Freezers, truck manufacturer First AutoWorks (FAW), and low-carbon liquid fuels producer Liquid Power.
Headquartered in Brisbane, the national member-based industry association has experienced strong growth in membership over the past two years, with a record 320+ heavy vehicle industry suppliers now onboard, including all of Australia’s truck OEMs and importers, almost all trailer makers and suppliers, and most parts and accessories manufacturers and distributors.
Its full suite of member services includes government advocacy, technical and HR assistance, workforce development and training programs, news and information services, networking and national events, including the world-class Brisbane Truck Show. Find out more here.
Engel Portable Fridge Freezers
Engel Portable Fridge Freezers is a trusted name in Australia and New Zealand, known for its reliability, durability and exceptional performance.
While Engel is famed for its ‘chest’ type portable fridge freezers, the company also offers versatile upright models for caravans, camper trailers, motor homes, boats and even trucks. All units, including the uprights, feature the efficient Sawafuji Swing Motor, ensuring top-notch cooling.
Since 1962, over three million units have been sold globally, serving campers, caravanners, truckers and boat owners.
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First AutoWorks (FAW)
Founded in 1953, First AutoWorks (FAW) is one of the world’s longest-established commercial vehicle manufacturers.
Today, FAW produces heavy-duty trucks for customers in more than 100 countries, integrating proven global components with FAW powertrain expertise and modern manufacturing.
Over the next year in Australia, FAW Trucks is rolling out a full fleet of light- to heavy-weight trucks, starting with the J7 – its latest long-haul platform – combining efficient engines, lightweight high-strength chassis design and a driver-centric cab.
For Australia, FAW is focusing on reliability, fuel economy and safety, validated through local testing and dealer feedback.
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Liquid Power
Liquid Power is an Australian-owned energy company dedicated to the delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects that produce low-carbon liquid fuels for hard-to-transition sectors of the economy.
Its ambition is to accelerate the growth of a new domestic liquid fuels industry that will deliver new skilled jobs and increase productivity whilst reducing Australia’s reliance on imported carbon intensive liquid fuels.
Liquid Power also believes that low-carbon liquid fuel projects offer Australia a unique opportunity to develop new refining facilities and capability to ensure liquid fuel security with new domestic fuel production and value-add exports.
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