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Solutrans 2025: an exceptional lineup

With barely two months to go before its first day, the tradeshow SOLUTRANS (18-22 November, Lyon Eurexpo, France) is shaping up to be a defining event for transport and logistics stakeholders. This new edition will boast more than 30 heavy-duty and light commercial goods vehicle manufacturers, an exceptional figure that bears testament to the importance and international appeal of the tradeshow within its industry,

Solutrans 2025: an exceptional lineup

A true showcase for the market’s technological innovations and leading trends, SOLUTRANS will once again be the unmissable gathering for manufacturers, equipment suppliers, transporters and decision makers in professional mobility.

Solutrans 2025: industry heavyweights confirm their presence

In the heavy-duty vehicle category, the biggest names will be in attendance.
• DAF will unveil its latest ranges adapted to meet the needs of European hauliers.
• Daimler Truck will showcase its latest breakthroughs in electric mobility and connectivity, illustrating its vision of zero carbon road transport.
• Ford Trucks will continue its expansion into the European market, while Irizar will exhibit its know-how in refuse collection trucks, a reflection of the extremely varied heavy-duty offering on show.
• MAN and Scania, pillars of the Traton group, will offer another glimpse of their expertise through innovative alternative powertrain and safety solutions.
• Renault Trucks, the historical brand from France, will take advantage of the show to reassert its commitment to the energy transition with the display of its flagship models.
• Rounding out this lineup, these names will be joined by BMC Trucks, the Turkish group with high ambitions for the export market, along with other vehicle manufacturers.

A deeply changing lcv market

The list of light commercial vehicle manufacturers in attendance illustrates the wealth of a market undergoing profound transformation:
• Toyota and Volks­wagen will showcase solutions suited to the needs of tradesmen and SMEs.
• Stellantis will present its extensive portfolio of makes and models.
• Ford Pro, the division dedicated to light commercial vehicles and connected services, will present its comprehensive solutions combining efficient vehicles, fleet management and digital tools, to meet the needs of professionals in all sectors.
• Hyundai and Kia will confirm the gathering momentum of Asian makes with compact and innovative LCVs.
• ISUZU will round out the offering with its models acknowledged on the light commercial vehicle and small truck segments.
• Mobilize and Renault SAS will focus on solutions surrounding electric mobility and new urban uses.
• Last but not least, Flexis, the new entity born out of a partnership between Renault, CMA CGM and Volvo, will present its innovative and modular solutions for last-mile logistics.

New players and alternative solutions: solutrans paves the way for tomorrow’s innovations

Beyond the new vehicle ranges on show, SOLUTRANS 2025 will shine a light on the vitality of retrofitting, a fast-growing market sector.
• Hyliko will unveil its solutions for converting HGVs to hydrogen.
• Qinomic will focus on converting LCVs to electric, thereby offering a second life to existing fleets.

These innovative initiatives fully contribute to the goal of decarbonising the transport sector. For those enthralled by new discoveries, the show will also be a unique opportunity to discover manufacturers that are currently not well-known in Europe but harbour high ambitions. Windrose will present its unique tractor unit, while JAC Motors, Guangxi and Maxus will bring an even wider international look to the show. It will be a unique showcase for them to exhibit their ranges and earn new market share.

More than a tradeshow, a barometer of the future

With such a concentration of market players, SOLUTRANS 2025 stands out as the strategic crossroads for the transport and mobility industry. This unprecedented gathering of manufacturers is an illustration not only of the sector’s vitality, but also of the powerful transitions underway in its midst: electrification, service digitisation and the ongoing pursuit of efficiency.

More than a tradeshow, Solutrans 2025 will be the barometer of innovations and trends that will shape the future of professional mobility.