Thales Telematics has announced a significant expansion of its organisation with the launch of a new company targeting managers and operators of commercial vehicle fleets.

Utilising global coverage Thales now offers telematics solutions and services to vehicle fleet operators in the same wide variety of industries throughout France, ranging from transport and construction to logistics and public utilities.

“With only 25,000 or so commercial vehicles in France equipped with telematics systems in 2002, the French market provides us with an excellent platform for expansion in Europe,” a spokesman said.