URO Vehículos Especiales S.A. (UROVESA), a Spanish manufacturer of specialist military vehicles, announced its partnership with New Zealand-based EPE New Zealand Ltd (EPE NZ) as its local partner for the Protected Mobility Capability Project (PMCP).
In November 2024, the New Zealand Ministry of Defence (NZ MoD) signed a contract with UROVESA to replace part of NZDF’s existing operational utility vehicle fleets. Under this agreement, UROVESA will deliver 40 new medium VAMTAC CK3 vehicles and 20 light VAMTAC ST5 vehicles. These high-performance platforms are designed to enhance operational effectiveness and safety, in a range of mission environments.
EPE NZ, is based in Wellington, and will play an essential role as UROVESA’s local partner by providing their local experience and comprehensive support for the fleet’s introduction. EPE NZ currently operates from its headquarters and Maintenance and Supply Hub near Trentham Military Camp, with existing contracts under five Defence Master Service Agreements (MSA).
To ensure the success of the UROVESA partnership and this critical program, EPE has committed to undergoing specialised training from UROVESA, expanding its facilities, and growing its workforce to further enhance the support provided by its Through Life Support team.
Andy Cross, General Manager of EPE New Zealand, commented on the partnership: “At EPE NZ, we are proud and honoured to partner with UROVESA to support the PMCP utility vehicle project. From the start of our relationship, there was a clear synergy that allowed us to work well together and fully understand each other’s roles and responsibilities. We are excited about this long-term contract, which, alongside our existing prime contracts and MSAs with New Zealand’s Defence agencies, will enable us to continue supplying and supporting the NZDF in the future. As a company with a proven track record of delivering the highest levels of capability and service to our customers, we are already prepared to take on this additional contract and look forward to working closely with UROVESA, the Ministry of Defence and the NZDF.”
UROVESA’s CEO and President, Justo Sierra, added: “In our extensive, international experience, one of the key factors in ensuring customer satisfaction and the operational capabilities of our vehicles is having a strong local partner. In this case, the background of EPE NZ adds real value, given it has more than 15 years of experience providing technical service support to New Zealand Defence agencies, through multiple active contracts, and a team with not only a technical background but also military expertise. This reinforces our proximity to the client and the high quality of our customer service delivery. This collaboration marks a substantial enhancement of the NZDF’s operational capabilities, providing cutting-edge vehicles to ensure mission success, and further solidifying UROVESA and EPE’s shared commitment to supporting defence forces worldwide.”
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