On the occasion of the National Convention on Ambulance Services and Medical Transport, Gruau, the manufacturer-bodybuilder, is unveiling a new brand: Gruau Ambulances. Born from the coming together of Petit and Gifa, this new player aims to become a key name in the market, thanks to innovative solutions designed by and for healthcare professionals.
For more than 60 years, Petit by Gruau and Gifa by Gruau have supported ambulance professionals in carrying out their noble work. To continually improve how their professional needs are met, the Gruau Ambulances brand—born from the union of two historic players—will now roll out the bodybuilder’s offering. A new family of products, developed with the help of ambulance professionals, will provide a tailored response whatever the profile or needs of care-chain professionals. So they can stay focused on their work and their patients, the Group also offers a 360° range of services. Proximity, responsiveness, practicality and reliability are the four values that guide Gruau Ambulances, true to the Group’s commitment to being UTILY-TERRE PAR NATURE©.
I. A three-tier range, with no compromise on quality
Because every ambulance professional is unique, Gruau Ambulances has developed a vehicle range structured around three levels of customisation.
The FIRST range
This is the essential ambulance at a competitive cost. The layout—both ingenious and bright—ensures practicality in day-to-day work and comfort for the ambulance professional and the patient. The strength of a multi-specialist group is a guarantee of quality, compatible with a carefully priced offering.
The OPTIMUM range
This is the configurable ambulance designed to meet each professional’s expectations according to their preferences. The options catalogue, developed in collaboration with ambulance professionals, provides relevant solutions to optimise day-to-day efficiency and productivity.
The PRIVILEGE range
This is the bespoke ambulance. A premium vision with countless customisation possibilities, benefiting the professional and the patient. No detail is left to chance, including the choice of materials, to deliver exceptional service.
All these ranges share the fact that they were co-developed with ambulance professionals. They also benefit from Gruau’s expertise as a multi-specialist bodybuilder, delivering reliability that stands up to everyday use.
“Developed with the help of ambulance professionals, the new range is structured around three levels, from a reliable and financially accessible solution to a premium vehicle that is fully customisable. Gruau Ambulances teams stand alongside professionals at every stage of their day-to-day work (financing solutions, maintenance contracts, loan of a replacement vehicle, etc.), so that ambulance professionals can fully devote themselves to their noble work.”
II. A range of services that simplify life
Gruau Ambulances experts make staying close to ambulance professionals one of their priorities. To respond quickly and effectively to their day-to-day needs, they have developed a 360° range of services.
Purchasing or renewing the ambulance
Without an ambulance, care-chain professionals simply cannot do their job. That is why the Gruau Group offers personalised support when purchasing or renewing their vehicle. If they already own an ambulance, Gruau experts carry out a trade-in assessment and propose suitable exit options to ensure a smooth transition to the new vehicle. For the purchase, various financing options are available, whether rental, leasing, or long-term rental with maintenance. Another advantage: responsiveness. Gruau’s services commit to responding within 24 hours.
Assistance in the event of the unexpected
Given the demands of their work, ambulance professionals cannot afford a vehicle failure. Gruau has therefore set up a large network of service points covering the entire country. Maintenance and repairs can be carried out there within short timeframes, with spare parts availability guaranteed by the Group. If, unfortunately, the vehicle were to be immobilised, Gruau could again provide an appropriate response, either through the free loan of an ambulance or a short-term rental solution.
With Gruau Ambulances, the family-owned Group from Laval aims to become an essential partner for ambulance professionals. Its commitment to being UTILY-TERRE PAR NATURE does not stop at providing solutions for care-chain professionals. Conversions are also developed in line with the RSS2E commitments made by the manufacturer-bodybuilder. Ambulances built in France, short supply chains, eco-friendly materials, waste reduction, etc., demonstrate the sustainable vision the Group pursues across all its activities.
“The creation of this new Gruau Ambulances brand is the culmination of a long process of showcasing our expertise and reflecting on the Group’s brands, since Gruau’s commitment to the medical sector in 1995. With changes in the market, regulations, and also the new vision of our Project 2030, the time has therefore come to bring our brands together in the white ambulance segment for two main reasons: to strengthen our position further in France and to have a ‘spearhead’ brand to continue our international development. The new product and service ranges were co-designed with our customers. Everything is therefore in place for the launch of Gruau Ambulances, whose purpose is to support our customers ‘in caring for and saving lives’: this gives meaning—and a sense of purpose—to the work of all our experts.”
