Most of the Capoco projects have been stars, so this is just a selected few…
Some examples that combined particular technical input, commercial success and global presence
Some notable projects
A few highlights from the 45 years and 125 projects covered by Capoco Design
Dart, Dart SLF & Enviro 200
Family of Dennis products that became the UK’s most successful bus. It also went on to sell well around the globe, notably in Adia & N America
Optare Solo
A very innovative design that offered a unique blend of features, notably a very low floor and easy entrance. Another global best seller.
Trident 3 & 2, Enviro 500 & 400
A family of deckers, in the Dennis unmatched record in such buses, that revolutionised low floor, high capacity double decks.
Eldorado National Corp EZ Rider 2
A great 30 foot project with a great client. The ENC co-operation then went onto the 40 foot full size product, Axess.
Plaxton Triplets
Three facelifts that transformed the three Plaxton projects with a new look & great style – Elite, Centro & Cheetah 2.
FAW CA6100S1H2
The multiple design & analysis contracts with First Auto Works of China were an exciting time, both for Capoco and the whole world.
Other interesting programs:
One market sector that was interesting was the ‘export bus’ market, mainly working with our clients, Duple Metsec. These covered high tech products like the Trident 3 for the new Hong Kong airport thru the front engine, simpler buses for Africa & Asia, such as 4,250 bus kit units for Sri Lanka.
BusTecPak
- Whole vehicle TOTAL DESIGN
- Design & Analysis or D’n’A
- Complete design definition of new products
Market Success
- 65% of all UK buses over a 20 year period
- Dominance in the US 30 foot market
- Market leaders in numerous sectors
Market success across the UK, North American and Asian markets with radical new high tech products
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