Laurent Farman is to take over as managing director of Renault Trucks from Thierry Lepercq who is stepping down with effect from 14 July. Farman is currently in charge of the Romanian market.
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NYK Logistics has expanded its operation for specialist automotive castings company Meridian Technologies.