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Serco Advances Electric Truck Innovation with Purpose‑Built Bodies for the South African Market
South African truck and trailer body builder Serco continues to position itself at the forefront of next‑generation transport solutions through the successful design and manufacture of rigid truck bodies for a leading global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer—marking an important milestone in the evolution of electric commercial vehicles in South Africa. The project involved the construction…
Serco Cape Powered Fully by Solar and Feeding Excess Electricity Back into the Grid
Serco’s Cape Town manufacturing facility has reached a significant clean‑energy milestone, operating fully on solar power throughout the summer and generating more electricity than it consumes! The surplus energy is being fed back into the City of Cape Town’s grid − directly supporting the city’s renewable‑energy initiatives. Serco is a leading South African truck and…
Serco Expands Johannesburg Facility to Deliver Faster Lead Times and Enhanced Customer Support
South African truck and trailer building company Serco has completed a significant expansion of its Johannesburg manufacturing facility, unlocking faster turnaround times, increased production capacity, and improved after‑sales support for customers across South Africa. The extension to the Boksburg operation includes an additional 1 500m² dedicated to after‑sales repairs, enabling Serco to increase repair throughput,…
Serco Strengthens Its Position in a Tough Market
“Despite economic headwinds, leading South African truck and trailer body builder Serco has navigated 2025 with resilience and strategic focus delivering growth through innovation, customer partnerships, and operational excellence. This is according to Serco CEO Clinton Holcroft who said trends showed customers were stretching asset lives while selectively investing in efficiency improvements which validated the…
Serco Partners with Woman-Led Fleet Hygiene Business
Cape Town-based entrepreneur Aziza Achmad is making waves with her business, Paramount Services, which specialises in deep cleaning refrigerated trucks and trailers — ensuring fleets stay spotless, compliant and environmentally responsible. Paramount Services is woman-owned, Level 1 B-BBEE certified, and proudly supported by Serco, a leading manufacturer of truck bodies and trailers, through its Enterprise…
Quick-Draw curtain-sider system cuts opening and closing times by 50%
Leading South African truck body and trailer builder, Serco, says its ‘Quick-Draw’ curtain-sider system, designed to improve efficiency, security, and reduce wind drag for improved fuel efficiency, is gaining traction with transport operators. The innovative fast-opening curtain mechanism allows drivers to open and close vehicle sides in up to half the time compared to conventional…