Alvest Group, with its companies TLD, a global leader in ground support equipment as industrial partner, and Smart Airport Systems (SAS) with its aviation expertize, and EasyMile, an established driverless technology provider, are proud to announce the formal launch of TractEasy, created to manage the commercialization of the EZTow autonomous tow tractor.
The joint venture aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to accelerate the global deployment of its autonomous tow tractor solution for airports, and industrial sites, while providing the financial means for the coming phases of the autonomous journey.
It also aims to streamline the customer experience, with clients engaging only with TractEasy as the exclusive distributor of the co-developed autonomous towing solution.
The EZTow autonomous tow tractor has already established itself as the most-deployed autonomous tow tractor globally, with industrial and airport customers around the world, and a number of repeat orders.
This includes high-profile deployments such as:
- John Deere, US: Serving as a global supplier.
- BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, Germany: Operating on the production line with 3-shift operations.
- Daimler AG Truck Assembly Plant, Wörth, Germany: Supporting assembly operations
- Changi Airport, Singapore: Functioning in a fleet for baggage transport.
- Japan Airlines, Narita International Airport, Japan: Enhancing airport operations.
With TLD’s global network and industrial capability, EasyMile’s technological expertise, and airport distribution from Alvest Group sister-company Smart Airport Solutions (SAS), TractEasy is positioned to serve a wide range of clients across multiple industries and regions, providing tailored solutions to meet specific operational needs.
TractEasy CEO, Richard Reno, said:TractEasy is purpose built to scale autonomous vehicle deployments with quality and speed. We have the technology track record, IP rights, experienced resources around the world, and the financial backing to extend our product capability and installed base leadership position.
Valentin Schmitt, CEO of TLD, said:TractEasy is testament to the successful synergy between TLD's extensive experience in ground support equipment, EasyMile's safe and efficient driverless technology for both airport and industrial environments, and SAS’ niche expertize in aviation.
Together with the financial stability of the Alvest Group, this joint venture will not only manage the current surge in demand for the EZTow but will also drive further innovations in the autonomous vehicle market.
Maxime Mahieu, CEO of SAS, said:Scaling up the deployment is the next challenge in aviation. With a technology now proven, and the financial stability of the Alvest Group, TractEasy is positioned as a unique partner for the long term.
Gilbert Gagnaire, CEO of EasyMile, concluded:We have been in the autonomous vehicle industry for over a decade and it's clear that industrial applications are taking off. We are thrilled to take the next step with our long-term partner TLD to form TractEasy. Our multi-platform software and experience combined with TLD's industrial capability and global service footprint ensure TractEasy has the technology and capability to continue leading the way in autonomous tow tractor solutions, providing unparalleled efficiency and reliability to our global customers.
TractEasy is dedicated to expanding the deployment of the EZTow autonomous tow tractor, optimizing its performance and developing new vehicle solutions.
This article was originally published by EasyMile.
