Official Sponsors
As a supporter of BNC26, your organisations participation not only enhances the overall delegate experience it also provides an excellent opportunity to showcase your organisation’s commitment to the Bus and Coach Industry. The support of our conference sponsors is key in the delivery of an outstanding event, allowing us to present a strong and relevant program with exceptional networking opportunities.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, email events@bic.asn.au for details on available packages. We look forward to fostering a strong partnership with you in the pursuit of the industries shared goals.
Meet our sponsors
Official Partners
360 Underwriting Solutions
Australian Bus and Coach Underwriting, part of the 360 Group, is a purpose built underwriter providing bus and coach owners and operators with tailored insurance for their business vehicles. Leading the market since 1979 with a specialist policy wording, industry-specific underwriting expertise, responsive customer service and an in house claims team, we promise clients the highest possible standard of cover while giving brokers an edge in a competitive market. Our comprehensive motor policy wording is specifically written for the bus and coach industry, providing highly relevant, flexible cover that can be tailored to suit individual requirements.
Bus and Coach International (BCI)
Born in Perth (WA) and in operation since 1991, Bus & Coach International (BCI) manufactures and distributes their vehicles in Australia through its dealership network, with a dedicated team of experienced sales, service and parts professionals. As one of the major suppliers to the Australian bus industry, BCI is committed to the transportation transition to zero emissions, contributing with a full range of BEB & FCEB for multiple applications, now made available to bus operators. With innovative features, focused on safety, sustainability and the flexibility to adapt to end client’s requirements, BCI delivers solutions to meet any fleet requirement.
BYD
Founded in November 1994, BYD is a global high-tech company and a global leader in New Energy vehicles with a mission of Technological innovations for a better life. With more than 30 years of accelerated growth, BYD is a company driven by the future. In 2022, BYD entered into the Australian and New Zealand markets and plays a significant role in sustainable mobility from Automotive, Rail Transit to Renewable Energy and Electronics. BYD has continued to transform the global New Energy vehicle industry with its pioneering and advanced technology, intelligent performance, innovative design and commitment to sustainability. BYD is committed to delivering New Energy vehicles in Australia and New Zealand that are at the forefront of safety, technology and innovation.
Challenger Auto Holdings
Challenger Bus and Coach was established in 2017, and since then has been a steady force in the market for Bus and Coach manufacturers. Challenger provides both body and chassis for a variety of vehicles including our V10, V12, Callibar and new Electric Low Floor model. With offices located throughout Australia, we are there to support you and will design a vehicle to best suit your needs. We have the flexibility, reliability and longevity you need in a vehicle. Challenger is Australian Owned, Australian Designed and Australian Supported. Are you ready to come and take the challenge?
Distinctive Systems (Australia)
Distinctive Systems has been established for over 40 years and is the world’s leading supplier of management software for coach, bus and tour operators. From our head office in the UK and national offices in the USA and Australia, we support our clients in the daily use of over 2,600 of our latest Microsoft SQL Server based systems.
POWERFUL • AFFORDABLE • INTEGRATED
POWERFUL • AFFORDABLE • INTEGRATED
Foton Mobility Distribution
Foton Mobility Distribution is a proudly 100% Australian-owned company dedicated to revolutionising the commercial transport sector with new energy solutions.
As a leading distributor of zero-emission commercial vehicles in Australia, Foton is at the forefront of sustainable transport innovation. In 2022, they made history by launching Australia’s first commercial Hydrogen City Bus, demonstrating our commitment to cleaner, greener, and more efficient mobility solutions.
As a leading distributor of zero-emission commercial vehicles in Australia, Foton is at the forefront of sustainable transport innovation. In 2022, they made history by launching Australia’s first commercial Hydrogen City Bus, demonstrating our commitment to cleaner, greener, and more efficient mobility solutions.
Giro
Driven by efficiency, GIRO helps agencies, plan, schedule and operate high-quality public transport services, with software solutions that help make your transit vision your reality.
Irizar Asia Pacific
Irizar starts its history in Oceania in 2006, with the first Irizar school / charter unit rolling off the production line in the Brazilian production plant. That marks the initial movement of the most successful imported brand in Australia. Irizar has broken through the number of 500 units sold in Australia and New Zealand. With the objective to be closer of customers and mark the factory presence in Oceania, Irizar Group has settled its fully owned company in Melbourne the Irizar Asia Pacific P/L. Irizar Asia Pacific is the Group headquarter in Australia coordinating all Irizar products sales and a service network. Since 2014, Irizar changed the approach on the service department being the only body builder to offer “onsite” aftersales for body and air conditioning. Mobile workshops are present on the major capital cities of Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth) committed with “one stop shop” policy. Irizar Asia Pacific starts the new era of Irizar Group in Oceania bringing into the market the other Irizar Group products as such as fleet management systems, passive and active safety systems.
Keolis Australia and New Zealand
Keolis is a leading private provider of multimodal public transport across Australia, delivering safe, smart and reliable mobility solutions that connect communities and enhance everyday journeys. In Australia, Keolis operates bus, school and charter services across four states, providing passenger focused transport tailored to local needs. As part of the global Keolis Group, one of the world’s largest providers of shared mobility, we draw on deep international expertise in safety, fleet management, network design and customer experience to support the high quality services we deliver locally.
Multispares
Multispares aims to be a reliable partner, helping Bus Fleet Operators reduce downtime and operating costs by:
• Providing reliable, fast and consistent delivery of bus and coach parts,
• Managing competitive and stable product pricing, and
• Guaranteeing quality and suitability across all product applications.
The Multispares range is large and always expanding, with significant recent investments to boost market support in areas such as fuel injectors, turbochargers and EBS brakes systems, 100% sourced from OEMs.
• Providing reliable, fast and consistent delivery of bus and coach parts,
• Managing competitive and stable product pricing, and
• Guaranteeing quality and suitability across all product applications.
The Multispares range is large and always expanding, with significant recent investments to boost market support in areas such as fuel injectors, turbochargers and EBS brakes systems, 100% sourced from OEMs.
Part Supply Solutions / Hanover
Parts Supply Solutions is a family owned business located in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Supplying quality OEM parts and accessories for commercial vehicles. Specialising in mechanical components, body parts and accessories, safety systems, windscreen wiper systems, lighting systems, school bus lights, along with seatbelts, filters, globes, LCD Monitors, electric and manual roller blinds, CCTV systems and much more! Parts Supply Solutions Solutions is one of the biggest providers of mobile CCTV solutions in the public transport sector, and also provides hosting services of such systems for our many customers. We have a full range of camera systems including reversing cameras, and driver fatigue cameras. Hanover designs and manufactures passenger information systems for the public transport industry. Satisfied customers in over 80 countries worldwide use a range of Hanover products, attracted by high levels of quality, reliability and customer service. The security afforded by 35 years’ experience, financial independence and a continuous product development programme is further assurance of the company’s dependability. http://hanoverdisplays.com/
Piper Alderman
A premier commercial law firm, Piper Alderman has offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve optimum legal and commercial solutions. Our legal expertise has been built on nearly two centuries of industry experience. Piper Alderman has been a leading advisor to Australian commercial interests for more than 170 years and we continue to advance in knowledge, skills and commitment. We listen to our clients, respond to their needs and guide them through increasingly complex regulatory and business landscapes.
Qtk Group
QTK Group, Thermo King Bus Australia, is Thermo King's dedicated National dealer for Thermo King Bus HVAC products throughout Australia. Our National footprint allows us to respond to customer and market needs through our delivery of products and services and provide us with intel to individual markets and, customer requirements allowing us to respond as a service provider.
Our dedicated facilities and close internal relationships between the Customer Solutions team, Operations and Product support teams provides us with point of difference not seen by our local competitors. These relationships are also seen globally with Thermo King allowing us to adapt to a shifting market.
Since 2003 QTK Group, Thermo King Bus Australia has been supplying quality HVAC products to the Bus & Coach industry, supporting them where needed through our National network to enhance our customers overall experience. QTK Group and Thermo King are always looking for ways to improve where we can and will continue to provide flexible and adaptable products to the Australian Bus and Coach industry.
Our dedicated facilities and close internal relationships between the Customer Solutions team, Operations and Product support teams provides us with point of difference not seen by our local competitors. These relationships are also seen globally with Thermo King allowing us to adapt to a shifting market.
Since 2003 QTK Group, Thermo King Bus Australia has been supplying quality HVAC products to the Bus & Coach industry, supporting them where needed through our National network to enhance our customers overall experience. QTK Group and Thermo King are always looking for ways to improve where we can and will continue to provide flexible and adaptable products to the Australian Bus and Coach industry.
Scania
Scania is committed to supporting your business with a full range of sustainable, efficient, and durable transport solutions. Their portfolio includes 100% Battery Electric and Hybrid-Electric route buses, luxury touring coaches, and Euro 6 diesel engines capable of running on ultra-low emission renewable diesel — giving you the flexibility to meet the needs of school, charter, and long-distance operations.
Scania understands the challenges of operating in today’s economic climate. Their focus is on delivering vehicles that balance low-or zero-emissions with efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort while maximising your uptime by ensuring your fleet remains on the road.
Scania delivers expert technical support, quick access to replacement parts, and panels for their fully imported bus and coach family.
Scania is here to help you keep moving — today and into a more sustainable future.
Scania understands the challenges of operating in today’s economic climate. Their focus is on delivering vehicles that balance low-or zero-emissions with efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort while maximising your uptime by ensuring your fleet remains on the road.
Scania delivers expert technical support, quick access to replacement parts, and panels for their fully imported bus and coach family.
Scania is here to help you keep moving — today and into a more sustainable future.
SGESCO-MAX
SGESCO-MAX, an Australian leader in safety solutions, develops advanced safety devices under the MAX-SAFE brand for heavy vehicles and buses. Our products enhance safety while reducing driver risk, property damage, and insurance claims, thereby improving company performance, and supporting workplace health and safety goals. With solutions integrated into thousands of vehicles and buses , our products are available through an authorised dealer network across Australia and New Zealand, with development driven from our Brisbane head office.
Transportme
transportme (TME) is an Australian company founded in 2013 that provides seamless transit technology through a modern Transit Management Ecosystem that connects every part of your operation – ticketing, tracking, compliance, communication, operations and fleet – in one secure, easy-to-use system. Built for bus operators, schools and government agencies, it gives you visibility, control, and accountability to run safer, more efficient services. Our integrated platform consisting of a Control Hub (CH), Driver Application (DA) and Passenger Application (PA), connects all stakeholders seamlessly to enhance safety, efficiency and compliance in your industry.
Trapeze / Modaxo
Trapeze is global in our outlook and local in our focus on you. We are ‘Here for the Journey’ with a suite of public transport software solutions that enable authorities and operators to deliver enhanced, sustainable, equitable, and connected passenger journeys. Trapeze Group has more than 100 transport technology experts located across Australia and New Zealand, including in Brisbane which is our regional base for operations in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.
Volgren
Volgren is Australia’s largest bus body builder with manufacturing operations and aftersales support in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia.
Volgren built its first bus in 1979 with the promise of building a more reliable, more comfortable, longer lasting vehicle with lower operating costs than the others available at the time.
Today, Volgren designs and manufactures public transport buses of all types, across multiple technologies including zero-emission vehicles. Their bus bodies are designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia and they're incredibly proud to retain almost 90 percent proportion of local production.
Volvo Bus Australia
Volvo Buses is one of the world's leading providers of sustainable public transport systems. Our commitment to sustainability, safety and quality is unsurpassed. Every day, millions of people around the world rely on our buses, and our job is to bring them to their destination. Safely, in comfort and on time. All with a minimum of impact on the environment, and with responsible use of energy and natural resources. That's why quality of life is our guiding star, and that's also why our core values – safety, quality and environmental care – are so much more than words. As one of the world's largest manufacturers of premium buses, coaches and bus chassis, we strive to be the ultimate provider of sustainable transport solutions. And we constantly improve to make Volvo the best choice – for the society and for your business. We want to be part of shaping the future and drive our industry and society forward with you.
Wales Heavy Vehicle Repairs
At Wales Heavy Vehicle Repair, we specialise in heavy vehicle repair across Australia - from buses, trucks and trailers , machinery, and commercial fleets.
With over 40 years of experience and 9 sites nationwide, our network is trusted by fleet owners, insurers, and transport operators who can’t afford downtime.
Our technicians are experts in diagnosing and repairing everything from structural damage to chassis alignment to rebuilds.
Whether you operate one rig or manage a nationwide fleet, we have the scale, capability and care to get your heavy vehicles back on the road fast, safe, and certified.
Our team is ready to restore your vehicle — and your confidence.
With over 40 years of experience and 9 sites nationwide, our network is trusted by fleet owners, insurers, and transport operators who can’t afford downtime.
Our technicians are experts in diagnosing and repairing everything from structural damage to chassis alignment to rebuilds.
Whether you operate one rig or manage a nationwide fleet, we have the scale, capability and care to get your heavy vehicles back on the road fast, safe, and certified.
Our team is ready to restore your vehicle — and your confidence.
Webfleet / Bridgestone Mobility Solutions
Webfleet is Bridgestone's globally trusted fleet management solution, supporting over 55,000 fleets worldwide. Fleets across Australia rely on Webfleet to extract, transform, and communicate critical data from their electric vehicles to operation centres, depots, and drivers. Webfleet works closely with a number of Australian bus operators, assisting with growing understanding of effective management, practical insights, and operating their electric buses with Webfleet telemetry devices extracting CANbus signals, FMS data, and more, into the cloud.
Yutong
Yutong is an international mainstream supplier of Bus and Coach. It's comprehensive lineup spans across various sectors, including city buses, long distance coaches, tourist coaches, commuters, school buses and special mobility.
At present, Yutong has exported over 130,000 buses to over 100 countries and regions, capturing more than 14% of the global market share while leading the industry with over 200,000 units sold in new energy buses. This sales volume is solidifying Yutong Bus’s position as one of the top electric bus manufacturers and major global bus and coach manufacturers in general.
At present, Yutong has exported over 130,000 buses to over 100 countries and regions, capturing more than 14% of the global market share while leading the industry with over 200,000 units sold in new energy buses. This sales volume is solidifying Yutong Bus’s position as one of the top electric bus manufacturers and major global bus and coach manufacturers in general.
Yutong Company Profile Brochure
Yutong Company Profile Brochure
Yutong Company Profile Brochure
Yutong Company Profile Brochure