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Mercedes-Benz Polomex Monterrey (Part 2)

Mercedes Benz Marcopolo and

After his association with Trailers de Monterrey, MBM entered the bus market integrated in all segments of the passage to be associated with Marcopolo SA ( MP) in a company attached to its facilities in Monterrey called Polomex , SA de CV

Marcopolo , SA is a multinational from Brazil, which produces about 50% of bodies for buses in Brazil and is the third largest industry in the world, including bodies for city buses, suburban and highway service.

Marcopolo SA operations began in 1949. Founded in Caxias do Sul , Rio Grande do Sul with the name of Nicola & Cia . Ltda. In 1971, thanks to the success achieved with the launch of the bus "Marcopolo , renamed Marcopolo SA Under the brand

Marcopolo vehicles are produced under the names: Volare, FRATEL , Andare , Paraiso, Vaggio , Torino , Vale, and others. It has further factories in Brazil in five countries: Argentina, Colombia , Portugal, Egypt, South Africa and Mexico.

Polomex was founded by MP itself in 1999 in the city of Aguascalientes in the Mexican state the same name. Since 2001, the Evobus , a division of DaimlerChrysler (corporation formed from 1998 by the union of Daimler - Benz and Chrysler ), acquired 26% of participation of corporate capital. The production line was then transferred to the city of Monterrey.

Thus buses are manufactured with built platforms MBM and the bodies of Polomex . The complex is located in a physical area of \u200b\u200b547.625 m² and the built area is 42.209 m².

The following photos show aerial views facilities Mercedes Benz Polomex Monterrey and .

The first bus assembly by MBM and Polomex Andare was a G5 on a chassis WTO 1628/51. The bus Torino, in a chassis WTO and Allegro for suburban segment were launched in June 2001. Other buses assembled in 2001 were the MP 115 and MP 120.

Buses MP 115, MP 120 and Andare (2001)

MP 120. Brochure Tecnibuses taken. http://www.tecnibuses-mx.com/fichas/fi-mp120.pdf

That year also launched icon for the transportation industry in Mexico: The Boxer , a front engine bus that became the identity of the buses in Mexico. Available in three powertrains: 1019 1219 1419 Plus three Mercedes-Benz engine OM 904 LA., Power: 190 hp @ 2,300 rpm., Maximum torsional torque of 705 Nm (520 lb-ft) @ 1,400 rpm with manual transmission FSB-5206B Fuller 6-speed.

Brochure
taken http://www.portalautomotriz.com/camiones/autobuses/mercedes/boxer.php

The reopening of the plant in June 2002 was formalized with the visit President of Mexico at that time, Vicente Fox .

Continuous improvement and adaptation to market needs has led to the introduction of new products. In late 2003, MBM presented two types of buses that were to enter production in 2004, these were the Midibus and Multego . The first urban use electronic motor 4-cylinder diesel with 150 Hp power and 5 speed transmission. The second foreign use, chassis length of 12.6 meters, a width of 2.6 meters and height of 3.82 meters, gross vehicle weight of 19 tons . At that time the plant produced daily neoleonesa 20 units, across platforms and buses.

Brochure taken Tenibuses

In January 2004, Mercedes Benz Mexico changed its name by Daimler - Chrysler Mexico Commercial Vehicles ( DCVCM ) and began a new strategy for strengthening and presence of its Mercedes Benz , Freightliner and Sterling . This as part of the integration process initiated in 1998 with the merger of Daimler - Benz and Chrysler Corporation. DCVCM then had two floors of Mercedes Benz buses in García, NL and trucks and tractors Freightliner and Sterling in Santiago Tianguistengo , State of Mexico.

Needs Integrated Transport Systems for large cities like Mexico City or Guadalajara were satisfied in 2006 with the launch of RFA 2836 OH articulated, with a body Ideale. More than 100 of these vehicles transiting in these cities.

After a 9-year partnership in 2007 Daimler sold to a U.S. auto company 80.1% of participation in Chrysler. The remaining 19.1% was sold to that group in 2009.

With separation of Chrysler ( DCDVCM ) renamed Daimler Commercial Vehicles Mexico, S. RV de CV ( DVCM ). The plant is part García Bus Division.

In September 2007, a new face of Multego and presented Turiclass model. During the presentation units to Mexican carriers , the vice Bus Mexico, Jochen Duppui , said that with these two brand new models expected to exceed the participation I had then in the foreign sector in the country.

With the release of a version with Facelift this Multego has a design Mercedes-Benz shared with the bus Travego. The Multego designed to travel long distances, is equipped with engine of 440 horsepower, 25% larger trunks, independent suspension for better ride, disc brakes and four-wheel ABS systems , EBS and ASR . Be available in two versions, with 2 shafts MB 6-speed and a 3 axes and 12-speed transmission standard .

taken Brochure / www.autobusesmercedesbenz.com.mx/home/contenidos_productos.asp?cve_clasif=7

The following information applies to Multego 2-axis.

Brochure taken network

This other information for the Multego three axes.

The Turiclass segment is used for tourism and regular line, noted for its combination of weight and power, which improves fuel efficiency, your body strong, safe and lighter, has a 6 cylinder engine and 410 horsepower, systems ABS and ASR .

In 2008, Mercedes-Benz began a renovation of its portfolio . The presentation the new chassis MBC-O 1119 and 1319 (the new Boxer OF ) in Guadalajara Expotransporte 2008) marked the beginning of this evolution. The MBC -O is a modular chassis designed in collaboration with engineering offices in Mexico, Germany and Brazil to serve the market with front engine and cabin. It has a Mercedes Benz OM 924 LA 190-horsepower.

The year 2008 was representative for the duo Mercedes-Benz Polomex Monterrey in July reached a record production with 820 units and the end of the year, sales reached of 6.252 units. With this, the market participation achieved was 56.3%, consolidating as a leader in it.

here to the second part of this work. The data were taken from the technical information listed on the site of Mercedes Benz division Marcopolo bus and

Some data were taken from various copies of the daily El Norte and El Porvenir.

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José

Lozano Ramírez

Monterrey, NL, Mexico