Wallenius Wilhelmsen acquires Australian firm

   Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has acquired the SRO Group Vehicle Manufacturing Division (SRO Manufacturing). WWL said the acquisition will enhance its technical-services offerings in Australia, providing additional value to existing and prospective customers for equipment assembly and processing.
   Additional services include design, manufacture and installation of customized solutions for utility vehicles, and mining and construction equipment. Customized solutions can be for service bodies, truck trays, toolboxes and safety equipment.
   WWL said many products delivered by SRO Manufacturing are deployed on mine sites today and that its acquisition will extend its offering of factory to dealer solutions for customers, cutting lead times and cost.