The BIG Molson Group story and future vision told by MD Robin Powell

Robin Powell, MD of Molson Group talks to Peter Haddock as they walk around its open day earlier this year about the Molson Group story and its future vision. 

A big highlight of this in-depth interview is summed up in this quote when Robin talks about an alternative fuel future, referencing investment in Hydrogen and electrification:

Robin: “We have to engage at an early point through this Hydrogen cycle to ensure we don’t end up with a solution that doesn’t work in the real world.

“Molson has the scale to be able to have experts in-house, but also we understand what our customer requirements are….”

In this interview, Robin also shares views on numerous additional topics, including:

• Investing in People and communities across its National Network and its involvement with the ‘HIZS’ Premiership Rugby education and employability programme that has already led to new apprenticeships.
• The importance of saving carbon and why it has invested in delivering driven insights to its customers through fleetCMD.
• Keeping people safe through ‘Intu’ a new AI camera solution coming in 2024.
• How its customers have helped to drive its expansion, asking for the business to expand its product portfolio not just for equipment but also attachments and solutions.

This has all led to a collection of OEM partnerships that is just huge and includes brands like: Kobelco, Hyundai, Hydrema, Terex, Finlay Rokbak, Sennebogen, UMS, Thwaites, Ammann, Strickland, Ardent Fire Protection, Dieci, Rotobec, MB Crusher, Husqvarna, NPK, Daemo and Genesis

Peter added: "Personally, in attempting to do this interview ‘on the fly’ at the Molson open day, I never expected to gain such an insight into the business that I can now share with you all. And I have to commend Robin for what was a single take walkaround of epic proportions.

"I hope it inspires others to see just what can be achieved in our sector with passion, determination and a customer first approach. This sector is all about People, and when we all work together, we can achieve some amazing things. 

"And with this in mind, I am very much looking forward to sharing more insights like this with you all in 2024."