The NEC 22-24th June
The Big Bang Fair
We had the privilege of attending The Big Bang Fair @ the NEC 22-24th June.
The Big Bang Fair is a school careers fair for over 30,000 students that focuses on STEM subjects (science/technology/English/maths) and their correlation with the working world.
This year was our first time attending, we enlisted the help of many volunteers from all different areas of our business, ready to welcome 11-14 year students across 3 days. We talked to them about STEM careers and how specialising in a STEM subject could land them a role at MAN as an apprentice in future. We even brought along some of our current apprentices to give first hand careers advice and to talk students through what its really like to be an apprentice at MAN.
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We are fortunate enough at MAN that we have an amazing brand and product range, that allows us to bring to life our careers, so we brought with us some of our product range for students to explore. Some were fortunate enough to get inside one of our brand new trucks, whilst others learnt directly from the experts themselves, about how important science, technology and engineering skills are, to be able to work with these vehicles. Our mascot Lenny the Lion even made an appearance!
This is only the start of the work we want to do to build up a relationship with schools and colleges in our local areas (we have over 60 sites across the dealer network). We will be looking to provide support and guidance for young learners on careers advice, higher education and long term career goals.
To find out more about The Big Bang and how to get tickets to attend next year, visit their website.
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Our community
At MAN, we are always eager to contribute to our local communities. Recently, we had the privilege of Children's Hospices Across Scotland at Rachel House in Kinross, bringing a brand new MAN Truck cab along with us. Our visit was inspired by a young truck enthusiast staying at Rachel House. Sharing our passion for trucks with him, the other children, and their families was truly a joy. Many parents relished the opportunity to climb into the cab, examine the interior, and sound the horn. The wide smiles and laughter were the highlights of our day. We are deeply grateful for the warm welcome and the opportunity to bring joy to the children and their families. The feedback we received was heartwarming. Thank you, CHAS, for allowing us to be part of such a special day. We look forward to future visits and continuing to support the incredible work you do. #MANTruckandBus #peopledriven #ChildrensHospicesAcrossScotland
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Throwback to Road Transport Expo - hard to believe it was a month ago! ๐ฎ We're still buzzing from the UK launch of our latest van, the MAN TGE Next Level model and receiving such positive feedback from our customers! Here's a quick dive into what makes the MAN TGE a game-changer: ๐ Comfort and Ergonomics โข Adjustable seating and intuitive controls for ultimate comfort and efficiency โข Latest touchscreen and smart connectivity features ๐ฆบ Cutting-Edge Safety โข Advanced driver assistance systems โข Engineered for resilience and reliability ๐ฆ Versatile Design โข Adaptable interior for goods or passengers โข Thoughtful compartments for organisation ๐ Sustainable Performance โข Efficient and low-emission options. โข Innovative features for modern transport needs The MAN TGE Next Level is a leap forward in comfort, safety, and sustainability. Ready to experience it? Learn more at: https://www.man.eu/uk/en/van/man-tge/model-overview/man-tge-models.html?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=RTX_Throwback_nextlevelTGE #MANTruckAndBus #RTX #TGENextLevel #TransportExcellence #SustainableDriving #AdvancedSafety #Ergonomics #Comfort