ACMAT
The ALM S. A. ( Studios Legueu Meaux ) is a in 1954 with headquarters in Meaux founded by René Legueu manufacturer of wheeled military vehicles. In civilian versions, there are some of the models as heavy trucks and commercial vehicles. For commercial use, there are also vehicles for property and personal protection as well as the use of public-sector units of the authorities such as the police and the fire brigade. Since the start of production, the company has produced over 12,000 vehicles, which are marketed in over 50 countries. 1964, the company moved its headquarters to Saint- Nazaire.
The work started the company as a developer and producer of vehicle parts, including transfer case and front axles for built in large series trucks. Many of the developments made , the company had patented. In this way arose a was specifically designed for the agricultural use all-terrain trucks. In the market model, however, not reached and remained only a concept car. In a further development of the oil industry then was preferred. Thus, a four - and sechsradgetriebene version was developed in inclusion geophysical industry values for use in the Sahara. With a range of just over 1,000 km without refueling and its operational capabilities in the desert terrain, offered the vehicle an increased viability in the hostile region, which is mainly an appeal to the military represented to attract its attention. In other embodiments, one fit the vehicle in the use of military needs.
Finally began in August 1961, the series production of the now ALM VCOM ( Vehicle of de Combat d' Outre- Mer ) mentioned model, with improvements to the vehicle under the direction of the Foreign Legion under the test inserts in the so-called mission Fennec ( Desert Fox ) were continued. These tests were made during various missions in Mauritania and the short subsequent liberation war of Chad during the Civil War. A total of 193 units of the model had then delivered after the completion of testing on the 13th demi-brigade of the Foreign Legion in Djibouti.
To contact his father Paul Legueu the heritage, the company's founder had to move in 1964 to Saint - Nazaire. According to this unfavorable situation, he relocated the company headquarters also here and created a foundation today ACMAT SA ( Ateliers de Constructions Mécaniques de l' Atlantique).
Again, the company began the development of components. These were the front and rear axles, transmission and transfer case. A further 12 patents, the company was able to secure it. During the year 1967, the company launched its latest model then, the ACMAT VLRA ( Véhicules de liaison de reconnaissance et d' appui ), on the market. This was characterized above all by its robustness. But the extraordinary power to be able to transport 2.5 tonnes of payload, and a maximum range of 1600 km and a water tank with a capacity of 200 liters, the model made it a success.
In May of 2006 became the Renault Trucks Defense SA majority stake in the company. ACMAT now ranks as a trademark and subsidiary of the Volvo Group, to which the Renault Trucks brand belongs. Under the guidance of the new board Moun Bourjij created in collaboration with Renault Trucks the ACMAT VLRA 2 ( Vehicle of de Liaison et de Reconnaissance Blindé ), which has been offered since 2009. Based on the Toyota Hilux the seventh generation ( Airtransportable Vehicle of Tactique Léger ) is also produced since 2009 the ACMAT ALTV. This is since then primarily in Afghanistan.
Model Overview
- ALM VCOM ( 1961 to 1964 )
- ACMAT VCOM (1964 to 1967)
- ACMAT VLRA (since 1967)
- ACMAT TPK (since? ? )
- ACMAT VLRA TPK ( since 1980)
- ACMAT SYPORA (since 2007)
- ACMAT VLRA 2 (since 2009)
- ACMAT ALTV (since 2009)
- ACMAT VLA ( Véhicules Logistiques de l' avant )
- ACMAT FCLV ( developed in collaboration with the British Army)
Other products
- ACMAT RM ( Remorque; trailer)