{"id":13660,"date":"2026-04-22T17:46:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T15:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.groupegruau.com\/espace-presse\/chery-commercial-vehicles-and-the-gruau-group-announce-a-cooperation-agreement-for-the-bodywork-conversion-of-the-new-delivan-electric-light-commercial-vehicle\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T16:46:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:46:11","slug":"chery-commercial-vehicles-and-the-gruau-group-announce-a-cooperation-agreement-for-the-bodywork-conversion-of-the-new-delivan-electric-light-commercial-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"presse","link":"https:\/\/www.groupegruau.com\/en\/espace-presse\/chery-commercial-vehicles-and-the-gruau-group-announce-a-cooperation-agreement-for-the-bodywork-conversion-of-the-new-delivan-electric-light-commercial-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Chery Commercial Vehicles and the GRUAU Group announce a cooperation agreement for the bodywork conversion of the new DELIVAN electric light commercial vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chery Commercial Vehicles launched its DELIVAN electric light commercial vehicle brand at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham (April 21\u201323).<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n

On this occasion, DELIVAN and the GRUAU Group (European leader in bodywork conversion for LCVs) announce a collaboration on conversions tailored to DELIVAN\u2019s new 100% electric van range, designed for European professionals.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

DELIVAN, a new player in the light commercial vehicle sector, was launched globally on Tuesday, April 21 in Birmingham (at the CV Show). Created by Chery Commercial Vehicles, a subsidiary of the Chery Holding Group, the company\u2019s mission is to offer electrified light commercial vehicles and integrated ecosystems dedicated to fleet management for the European market. <\/p>\n\n

Combining an innovative vision with the Group\u2019s scale, engineering capabilities and the international expertise of its parent company, DELIVAN is entering Europe with ambition and credibility. This commitment to combining global strength with local collaboration was illustrated at its global launch at the UK commercial vehicle show this week, where the company confirmed its cooperation with the GRUAU Group. <\/p>\n\n

The cooperation between DELIVAN and <\/strong>the GRUAU Group is based on a \u201cwin-win\u201d approach, founded on the complementary expertise of the two companies. DELIVAN provides a native electric platform, designed to European standards to meet the highest requirements of professionals. <\/p>\n\n

For its part, the family-owned GRUAU Group is making available its multi-specialist expertise in the design and production of bespoke bodywork conversions, covering an unrivalled range of trade-specific solutions. Backed by a flexible industrial footprint in Europe, GRUAU will mobilise its production sites in France, Italy and Poland to guarantee proximity, responsiveness and quality of execution. <\/p>\n\n

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Yueqiong Gong (CEO of Chery Commercial Vehicles) and Patrick Gruau (President of the GRUAU Group).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From left to right: Junling Yang (Managing Director of DELIVAN), Patrick Gruau (President of the GRUAU Group), Philippe-Emmanuel Divin\u00e9 (Strategy and New Business Director, GRUAU Group) and Shang Wang (Programme Director, Chery Commercial Vehicles).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From left to right: Philippe-Emmanuel Divin\u00e9 (Strategy and Development Director, Gruau Group), Patrick Gruau (President of the Gruau Group), Yueqiong Gong (CEO of Chery Commercial Vehicle).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

A co-development approach<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n

The two companies began a joint development process at a very early stage. This approach is based on the complementarity of their expertise, making it possible to optimise the technical integration between the chassis and the body. The result is optimal compatibility, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and precise adaptation to the specific uses of the European market. <\/p>\n\n

The future light commercial vehicles will thus bring together the best of both partners\u2019 expertise. <\/p>\n\n

They will be based on the native electric platform developed by DELIVAN, relying on Chery Commercial Vehicles\u2019 own systems and technologies, recognised for their performance and range. <\/p>\n\n

On this platform, the GRUAU Group will adapt numerous trade-specific conversions from its catalogue, including tipper bodies, crew cabs, refrigerated vehicles, workshop vehicles and other bespoke solutions perfectly suited to the needs of European professionals. <\/p>\n\n

This cooperation will make it possible to offer, from launch, a wide range of standard and fitted-out solutions. <\/p>\n\n

GRUAU, more than ever a leading partner for manufacturers<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n

For GRUAU, this cooperation confirms its status as a leading partner for automotive manufacturers in Europe. With a historic legitimacy and recognised expertise spanning more than 135 years, the Group now supports all major LCV manufacturers and converts vehicles from 45 brands. <\/p>\n\n

The commitment with DELIVAN also addresses one of the priorities of the bodybuilder-manufacturer\u2019s 2030 corporate project in terms of international development. In an automotive sector undergoing profound change, this alliance between a European bodywork leader and an international manufacturer opens up new prospects and helps accelerate innovation in the light commercial vehicle field. <\/p>\n\n

A pioneer in electric vehicles for professionals, the GRUAU Group reaffirms, through this collaboration, its commitment to being UTILY-TERRE PAR NATURE, by developing innovative and sustainable solutions to support the sector\u2019s energy transition. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe are proud and honoured by this cooperation, <\/em>and we will strive to live up to the trust and ambitions of this collaboration. Reflecting the changes underway in utility mobility and the growing ties between European and Asian manufacturers, Gruau is pursuing an open and pragmatic alliance strategy.<\/em><\/strong>
It supports both our ambition to expand internationally \u2014 at the heart of our Project 2030 \u2014 and our determination to serve our professional customers ever better.<\/em><\/strong>
This momentum fully aligns with our commitment to sustainably strengthen our industrial footprint in France and in Europe.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Patrick Gruau, President of the Gruau Group<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

About Chery Commercial Vehicle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV), a key subsidiary of the Chery Holding Group, was established in 2001. Its objective is to provide smart, practical mobility solutions tailored to the needs of businesses, logistics and transport worldwide. Drawing on strong engineering and innovation expertise, CCV develops light commercial vehicles that combine efficiency, robustness and cutting-edge technologies. These vehicles support customers across many sectors, from urban delivery to fleets, as well as future mobility based on new energy sources. <\/p>\n\n

Reflecting its international development, CCV has established its European headquarters in Liverpool, United Kingdom, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the UK and European markets. <\/p>\n\n

The brand\u2019s global growth momentum is accelerating, with exports up 228.8% in 2025 compared with the previous year. This performance demonstrates the relevance of its global strategy, its competitive product offering and its ability to meet evolving market demand in an automotive sector in constant transformation. <\/p>\n\n

A subsidiary of the Chery Holding Group, which ranked 385th in the 2024 Fortune Global 500 with revenue of $39.1 billion, then 233rd in 2025 with revenue of $59.7 billion, Chery Commercial Vehicle benefits from state-of-the-art R&D, international manufacturing standards and an efficient supply chain. Building on the scale, experience and international momentum of one of China\u2019s most dynamic automotive groups, the company is entering a new phase of global growth, supporting customers worldwide with smart, efficient and future-oriented commercial mobility solutions. <\/p>\n\n

For more information: delivan.global <\/p>\n\n

Chery Commercial Vehicles press contact<\/strong>
Automotive press relations
Hannah Burgess
hannah@hannahburgesspr.com <\/p>\n\n

About the GRUAU Group<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n

A multi-specialist manufacturer-bodybuilder in light commercial vehicle bodywork conversion, No. 1 in Europe, the GRUAU Group develops utility mobility solutions designed to make professionals\u2019 daily lives easier. <\/p>\n\n

An independent family-owned group, founded in 1889 and chaired for 40 years by Patrick Gruau, the Group comprises 1,450 employees, bringing together a range of value-creating professions aimed at delivering vehicles, sub-assemblies, services and turnkey projects. Its projected 2026 revenue is \u20ac280 million. <\/p>\n\n

The GRUAU Group is approved by 45 automotive brands (PC-LCV-HCV) and markets 20 product and service lines. More than 40,000 vehicles are converted each year: passenger transport vehicles (minibuses, vehicles for Persons with Reduced Mobility, company cars), goods and freight transport vehicles (high-volume vans, refrigerated vehicles), construction and road maintenance vehicles (tipper bodies, three-way tippers, crew cabs, site welfare units, construction site vehicles), security vehicles (police, gendarmerie, customs, prison administration), ambulances and emergency vehicles, funeral vehicles, and specialist vehicles (medico-social, cultural, mobile offices). <\/p>\n\n

With 15 production sites in Europe, the GRUAU Group is established in France (11 sites), Poland (2 sites) and Italy (2 sites). <\/p>\n\n

Its participative management and its commitment to social, societal, economic and environmental responsibility are the pillars of its Project 2030. <\/p>\n\n

www.groupegruau.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

Press contacts<\/strong>
Agence Une Id\u00e9e Com: Micha\u00ebl Dra\u00ef \u2013 drai@uneidee.com +33 (0)6 60 41 86 78
and D\u00e9borah Ta\u00efeb \u2013 deborah@uneidee.com +33 (0)6 23 16 31 94 <\/p>\n\n

GRUAU Group Communications<\/strong>
Sandrine Jamin – sandrine.jamin@gruau.com +33 (0)7 48 14 81 98 <\/p>\n\n

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