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Las Vegas — Meridian Specialty Vehicles, a Mercedes-Benz Preferred Upfitter and bus manufacturer, and Caleche B.V of The Netherlands recently announced and exclusive distribution agreement of Caleche's retractable glass-top convertible roof system designed specifically for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
The roof system, which replaces the factory upper walls and roof, converts a bus into a mobile panoramic touring machine like no other. The glass roof system replaces the factory structure, opens and retracts with the touch of a button, and incorporates several safety features to prevent injury or damage to the system.
Tour companies, amusement parks, attraction operators, and even hotels throughout Europe have been clamoring for the product. "As perfectionists, we didn't want to expand our footprint into the North American market until we felt the product was absolutely perfected for the rigors of the market,” says Robin Verachtert, Caleche's sales manager. "We're thrilled to have matured the product and have undergone extensive third-party testing over the last five years to the point where we have absolutely no doubts it will perform perfectly—from Glacier National Park to Las Vegas."
The patented glass top convertible roof system will be installed by Meridian from knock-down kits shipped from The Netherlands and available in North America on the 144" wheelbase 2500 model Sprinter and the 170" extended wheelbase 3500 model Sprinter in 8 to 20 passenger configurations and with multiple entry door options. Heavy-duty air conditioning systems, auxiliary heating systems, and a unique inflatable air seal system ensure passengers will stay dry and comfortable year-round and in any climate.
"We have been discussing opportunities with Caleche for the last four years and watching the product mature. We're thrilled to have been selected to represent the product in Canada, United States, and Mexico,” says David Ronsen, president and CEO of Meridian. "The experience of riding in a Sprinter fitted with the glass top (open or closed) is indescribable ... it is truly exhilarating. The glass top system literally creates new markets in the tour and other transportation industries that simply were not in reach before now. Nationwide, tour companies will now have a platform from which they can distinguish themselves from their competition and provide a one-of-a-kind, simply awesome touring experience for the masses or for their most exclusive clientele and in any climate, season, or weather condition."
The first North American glass top Sprinters have already completed all necessary safety testing and will be available for sale in coming months through Meridian's bus dealer network.
Visit meridiansv.com for more information.
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Indianapolis — Aadvanced Limousines and Hummer Transportation Services has a lot to celebrate this new year. Including its tenth anniversary. The family owned and operated business started humbly, like most, with just one car as now has a fleet of over 30 limousines, Hummers, Town Cars, MKTs, Sprinters, vans and group buses along with an experienced team of professional chauffeurs.
The company has been honored locally as Indy’s Best and #1 Transportation service several years in a row, which has earned it the reputation of being the company to call for all travel needs and preferred affiliate partner. Its presence on national websites with outstanding reviews and notable awards has paved the way for their growth expansion in 2015. The company continues its aggressive growth of its affiliate network.
Visit aadvancedlimousines.com for more information.
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Maurice Brewster, owner and president of Mosaic Global Transportation
Redwood City, Calif. — Maurice Brewster, owner and president of Mosaic Global Transportation, was recently selected as a featured speaker for two conferences.
At the first event, the Opportunity Fair, hosted by the Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council in late February, Brewster was invited to speak during the closing cocktail reception. His speech was focused on the concept of small and diverse businesses trying to navigate corporate supplier diversity programs in pursuit of contracts. Using the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang—complementary forces—he addressed how suppliers and businesses could also work together to achieve this level of synergy. The event was held in Puerto Rico at the Caribe Hilton Hotel.
A few days later—March 3 and 4—Brewster was on hand at the Southern Minority Supplier Development Council’s Minority Business Opportunity Day (MBOD). Using the same core speech, as it related to the purpose of the event, Brewster was also a featured speaker at this event. The annual conference had over 1,200 people in attendance and it took place in Universal City at the Sheraton Universal Hotel.
Both of the councils are part of the larger National Minority Supplier Development Council, which connects corporations with many of the Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) that serve as suppliers for these larger companies
Visit mosaicglobaltransportation.com for more information.
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