Who are Plaxton?
Plaxton is the UK’s largest coach builder and has been at the forefront of coach design, engineering and innovation since 1907. Plaxton produces around 200 coaches per year, primarily for the UK and Ireland but in recent years sales have expanded into Europe and further afield to New Zealand.
Who makes Plaxton buses?
Founded in 1907 by Frederick William Plaxton, it became a subsidiary of Alexander Dennis in May 2007. Since 2019, the maker was acquired by Canadian bus manufacturer New Flyer which then became NFI Group . The business was founded as a joinery workshop, and expanded into building contracting.
When was the 100th anniversary of Plaxton?
Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 April 2012. Brown, Stewart J (2007). Plaxton 100 Years: A Centenary of Innovation 1907 – 2007. Ian Allan. ISBN 0-7110-3209-2
When did the Plaxton Pointer midibus come out?
The Dennis Dart, released in 1989, had been a runaway success, so in 1991 the Plaxton Pointer midibus was announced, this was quite a utilitarian, square body.
Are Plaxton buses made in Canada?
Plaxton is an English builder of bus and coach vehicle bodies based in Scarborough. Founded in 1907 by Frederick William Plaxton, it became a subsidiary of Alexander Dennis in May 2007. Since 2019, the maker was acquired by Canadian bus manufacturer New Flyer which then became NFI Group .
What happened to Plaxton buses?
In March 1987, Plaxton was taken over by Kirkby Bus & Coach, who were Plaxton’s largest dealer. Kirkby soon invested in modernising the Scarborough factory and addressed some industrial relations problems. Kirkby also marketed the Hungarian Ikarus buses in the United Kingdom.
How many Plaxton coaches are there?
Plaxton produces around 200 coaches per year, primarily for the UK and Ireland but in recent years sales have expanded into Europe and further afield to New Zealand. In addition to touring coaches, Plaxton has unrivalled experience in meeting requirements for wheelchair-accessible coaches.