Hybrid and electric buses from a range of manufacturers including BYD ADL, Caetano, Optare, Volvo, Yutong and Wrightbus, have become commonplace on urban services where there are stringent environmental controls….
Maintenance for braking systems Inexpensive special tools such as measuring gauges play an essential role in maximising the service life and performance of bus disc brake systems. That’s according to…
Recovery fund The UK’s leading distributor of OE parts and components for the bus and coach sector, Imperial Engineering, has applauded the Government’s decision to extend the pandemic recovery funding…
Apprenticeships With the spotlight on apprentices during February thanks to the annual National Apprenticeship Week, a number of operators have pledged their commitment to apprenticeship programmes as part of their…
Disc brake care Wet winter weather conditions place the spotlight on the need to ensure key vehicle systems are properly maintained to safeguard their intended service life. Disc brake assemblies,…
Established for almost sixty years and now a third-generation family business, Imperial Engineering is one of the leading distributors of OEM parts to the bus and coach sector. As the…
In almost every sector of industry in the UK, the trade media is reporting issues with companies being able to recruit staff. Some sectors have even hit the national headlines,…
This month’s issue of Route One magazine features an interview with Imperial Engineering’s Sales Director, John Dwight, on the advantages of OE parts as opposed to remanufactured alternatives. OE parts…
Mattei e-compressors Imperial Engineering has added OEM remanufactured Mattei electric air compressors to its extensive range of compressors, service kits and upgrades for hybrid and electric buses equipped with electric…
2021 saw the return of the IRTE Skills Challenge for the bus and coach sector, which is celebrating its 10th year. Held over three days at S&B Automotive Academy in…