Swedish truckmaker Scania is growing its business in New Zealand, with the addition of a finance operation.
Scania Finance NZ was announced last month as part of Scania NZ's goal of providing "total solutions to all our customers.
"As the Scania business continues to grow and develop across NZ, this offering of a tailored financing opportunity to our clients felt like an obvious and timely extension of that service," the company says. 
Scania NZ sales director Deon Stephens says it is "an exciting development as we look to grow our customers' businesses together.
"It represents much more than just offering finance on a truck – it's about being a trusted adviser to our customers.
"It's also about knowing we have the tools in the toolbox to support our customers within the transport industry and offering them solutions to help their businesses remain profitable and unlock their potential."
Wayne Thomason, national sales manager for Scania Finance Australia and NZ, says that opening the finance business here "means being able to help finance more Kiwi drivers into the seat of their next Scania."
Two business development managers will work for Scania Finance, in Auckland and Christchurch, working closely with the Scania sales team – "working directly with our customers to help fund their new Scania, plus the trailer that runs with that vehicle."