Thomas Hardie Used Volvo Trucks News - Thomas Hardie Used Trucks in Middlewich, Cheshire

Chris Hull Tim played a key role in helping support, guide and improve the workshop, in particular the technical zone. Someone who is just a…

Tuesday 1st March 2022

A Leader with a Passion for People. UVS Development Manager, Jonathan Bownes.

Imagine a ship at sea, a proud and powerful vessel tackling challenging conditions whilst providing a vital service for its crew and customers. Now imagine…

Tuesday 7th December 2021

The Man Behind the Lens, John Bogue. Supervisor, Photographer Innovator.

If you follow Thomas Hardie Commercial’s social channels, there’s a good chance you’ve seen some of John Bogue’s craft, with his work previously featuring in…

Tuesday 30th November 2021

An Up and Coming Member of the Used Truck Team Drifts in for a Chat

A relatively new face amongst the UVS team is Lawrence Eden, PDI Valeter/labourer. Joining the team back in November last year, Lawrence has proven to…

Tuesday 23rd November 2021

An Administrator Who Works Well Under Pressure, But We’ll Spare You the Tyre Jokes…

When calling or visiting our used truck centre, chances are the first voice or face you’ll experience will be that of James Glovers, Used Vehicle…

Tuesday 16th November 2021

SWT’s DAF Update

SWT (South Wales Truck and Trailer Repairs) has been trading for around four years and began life as a dedicated HGV diagnostics and repairs workshop…

Friday 12th November 2021

Sales Support Shares his Story.

Marcus Harley has always had a passion for taking things apart and putting them back, roughly how they started. From cars to computers, if it…

Tuesday 9th November 2021

Drop a Gear, Disappear Den.

A well-known face around the Thomas Hardie network and with over thirty-three years under his belt, Dennis Roberts is everything Thomas Hardie Commercials stands by.…

Tuesday 2nd November 2021

A Sit Down with Steve. Master of Tractors Units, Muddy Ones too.

Go back 35 years and you’ll either find Steven Gregory behind the wheel of a tractor working the land or busy in the parlour milking.…

Tuesday 26th October 2021

From Battlefield to Boardroom. Regional Sales Executive Reveals All.

Destined for military life, Ronnie Kelsall transitioned from Highland Gunner to Sales Executive; a difficult move for many. Re-acquainting with day-to-day life and returning to…

Monday 11th October 2021

The Talented Mr Mcdonough Drops In for a Chat.

A man of many talents, Luke Mcdonough, has seen it all. From the hustle and bustle of building sites to the endless labyrinth of salt…

Tuesday 5th October 2021

Getting to Grips With Carl. A Salesman with a Driving Ambition for Success.

A combination of football and paint spraying resulted in a defining career shift. Sometimes a change of scenery is necessary when moving up the ladder…

Monday 27th September 2021

Off the Pitch into the Office. Meet Adam, Economy & Export Executive

A semi-professional footballer with eyes set on a career overseas coaching the beautiful game. How does a person destined for the pitch find themselves selling…

Tuesday 21st September 2021

Coffee and a Catch up with Armitage Haulage

We dropped in on Josh last week to grab a few snaps of his latest Fh500 purchase. Josh Armitage, Director of Armitage Haulage, took delivery…

Monday 6th September 2021

Thomas Hardie Used Truck Round-Up 2021

Despite Covid lockdowns and bitter conditions, the used truck team have remained positive throughout. Imposing FMX’s, stylish 460’s and cutting edge customizations. 2021 has already…

Friday 19th February 2021

Thomas Hardie Commercials Expands It’s Reach

The previously held Volvo Group Lancaster dealership has exchanged hands and has now become Thomas Hardies 6th franchise location due to increased customer demand. With…

Friday 18th December 2020

EasyWalk Showcase it’s Latest Line Up of Volvo’s

EasyWalk LTD rounded up it’s recent additions to the fleet for a photoshoot earlier this month. Director Andrew Clarke purchased all three Volvo’s over the…

Thursday 26th November 2020

Thomas Hardie Used Truck Round-Up

The first of many UVS Round-ups start here. Discover Donegal Haulage and their fantastic 540BHP FH transformation. K.Hamiltons progress regarding a Volvo purchased earlier this…

Wednesday 25th November 2020

Groupage Hauler Turns Heads During Drop Off’s

🔸 As we celebrate 25 years of successful business, we pride ourselves in boasting a long heritage of customers from all corners of the UK…

Monday 23rd November 2020

Milk Hauler K.Hamilton Secures Their Second Volvo.

Another fantastic result for the Used Vehicle’s Sales team as a 4×2 FH receives that all too familiar custom treatment, something we’ve all come to…

Thursday 19th November 2020

The Art of Movement

The year is 1896, Wilhelm Röntgen performs the world’s first X-ray, the Dow Jones Index sets its first stock price, and Walter James Hunt, a…

Thursday 3rd September 2020

Practicality Never Looked This Good

Andrew Clarke of EasyWalk LTD knows exactly how he likes his Volvo’s. Practical, reliable and great looking. Andrew’s fleet turns heads, as well as profit.…

Wednesday 26th August 2020

Leads Mean Prizes!

Phil Edwards, our Workshop Supervisor here at Middlewich aided in securing a successful partnership between Ronnie Kelsall, our Regional Sales Exec and Mick Swain of…

Wednesday 5th August 2020

Brian’s Expanding His Business

Brian Mc Elchare took purchase of this fantastic 460bhp FH13 to further expand his business. Brian opted for a 6×2 Globetrotter featuring lane keeping and…

Wednesday 29th July 2020

Andy’s Fleet Gains it’s Fifth Thomas Hardie Volvo

Andy has certainly gone to town with this ex forestry 500bhp Tag. Landing in Middlewich earlier this year, this formidable FH has undergone some…

Tuesday 21st July 2020

Martin Porter Adds His Personal Touch to an Already Impressive Volvo

Having the opportunity to see our customers adding their own personal touch to a Volvo is something we’ll never get tired of being a part…

Friday 10th July 2020

Josh’s new Volvo features a very ‘cool’ addition

I-cool is a system that allows the aircon to continue working whilst the vehicle is switched off, a very handy and rare feature not usually…

Monday 6th July 2020

Creativity is Crucial When Crafting Your Volvo

Buying a Volvo isn’t all kilometers on the clock or meat on the tyres. For some, going that bit further for the perfect truck is…

Wednesday 1st July 2020

Fanatical For FMX’s

Similar to the well know phrase regarding British public transport, good condition used Volvo FMX’s are hard to come by. But when five turn up…

Friday 26th June 2020

Normality, positivity and the future

It’s hard to believe any business will come away from these un-certain times un-scathed, with furlough becoming an increasingly more common sight amongst work places.…

Tuesday 16th June 2020

Covid-19

This destructive virus is affecting all corners of the globe and disrupting all areas of work. The Thomas Hardie Used Vehicle Centre is doing everything…

Wednesday 25th March 2020

Ex Next Volvo FL See’s Some Time on the Farm

Everyone loves a change of scenery every so often, with this FL being no different. Replacing the bustling A-roads and motorways for something a little…

Thursday 19th March 2020

Sales Person Of The Year and Excellence in Customer Service Award in the bag for Used Vehicle Sales

In 2014 Thomas Hardie’s introduced the first Staff Awards ceremony, which involved members of the group voting for who they believed deserved recognition and reward…

Tuesday 17th March 2020

Eight new Volvo FHs help expand an impressive fleet of vehicles at Harrisons

Temperature controlled distribution specialists, Harrisons Transport have added eight new Volvo FH 4x2 tractor units to its fleet.

Friday 10th January 2020

C. Griffiths & Son – Sevens Heaven

A six-wheeler, version two was beginning to show it's age, which resulted in Berwyn beginning the hunt for a version four, six-wheeler rigid.

Tuesday 3rd December 2019

The UK’s first I-Shift Dual Clutch Volvo FM rigid proves a top tip at OJ Jones

Welsh tipper operator, OJ Jones, has purchased the UK’s first I-Shift Dual Clutch equipped Volvo FM rigid. The truck is already delivering substantial fuel economy and journey time benefits.

Monday 18th November 2019

Wilkins Transport’s New Addition

Another valued customer leaves our gates equipped with a fantastic FHV4, 460bhp, Euro 6 tractor unit.

Monday 11th November 2019

Northern Powerhouse

Fast approaching its 35th anniversary in business, Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd is a key part of the Volvo Trucks UK dealerpoint network and seen as the road transport industry’s Northern Powerhouse.

Friday 8th November 2019

Meet The Professionals – James Glover

James Glover, our Used Vehicle Sales Administrator, has been supporting our team and greeting customers for around 18 years.

Thursday 7th November 2019

Searching for Silver

Building bespoke examples and customizing trucks to suit customers' needs being at the core of what we do best.

Thursday 24th October 2019

Meet The Professionals – Luke Mcdonough

This week we take a look at Luke, a valued member of our dedicated PDI team.

Tuesday 22nd October 2019

Transformation Tuesdays – Oil Direct

It isn't very often trucks undergo this amount of modification to create the perfect tool for the task in hand, but Oil Direct did just that.

Tuesday 22nd October 2019

Meet The Professionals – Adam Foy

This week belongs to Adam Foy, our Economy Sales Executive.

Tuesday 8th October 2019

Meet The Professionals – Jamie Morris

This week feature's Jamie Morris, our PDI Team Leader.

Tuesday 24th September 2019

TruckFest Northwest, The Birth Place of Obsidian.

Thomas Hardie Commercials played host to an impressive line-up of both new and used Volvo trucks, at this year's Truck Fest North West event, which took place over the weekend.

Friday 20th September 2019

Recently, Don-Bur were on the lookout for two used Volvo FM’s and approached Thomas Hardie Used Vehicle Sale’s for recommendations.

Thomas Hardie Used Trucks are passionate about maintaining exemplary levels of professionalism.

Thursday 5th September 2019

Meet The Professionals – Dennis Roberts

This week is dedicated to Dennis Roberts, our Contract Coordinator.

Tuesday 3rd September 2019

A fleet of 32 new Volvo trucks are better by design for D Morgan plc

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire-based, D Morgan plc has added 32 new Volvo trucks to its fleet.

Tuesday 3rd September 2019

Hough Green Garage favours a five-axle Volvo FH16 750 for its new fleet flagship

North West England vehicle recovery specialists, Hough Green Garage Ltd. of Widnes have put a new five-axle Volvo FH16 750 rigid recovery vehicle into operation.

Tuesday 27th August 2019

Meet The Professionals- Nick Thamnidis

Nick Thamnidis is one of our dedicated valeters here at Thomas Hardie Used Vehicle Sales Middlewich, who makes the difference between a used truck, and a Thomas Hardie used truck.

Monday 19th August 2019

Zip World Experience

The team at Thomas Hardie Used Trucks Middlewich was treated to a spectacular day out at Zip World in Bethesda, Wales last month.

Thursday 8th August 2019

Flatbed Conversion

A superb conversion of this used Volvo FE curtainsider.

Tuesday 6th August 2019

Volvo Trucks provide a transmission transition at G. Headley Transport

A new high specification Volvo FH-540 tractor unit fitted with an I-Shift Dual Clutch automated gearbox is already delivering positive performance results at Manchester-based, G. Headley Transport.

Friday 26th July 2019

MK Plant Transport goes green with a new flagship Volvo FH16-650 8X4 Heavy Haulage Tractor Unit

Manchester-based low loader hire specialists, MK Plant Transport has put a new Volvo FH16-650 tractor unit into service.

Tuesday 16th July 2019

Volvo’s leading payload figures deliver the goods for Monk Transport

Bulk haulage specialists, Monk Transport of Mostyn, North Wales have purchased three new Volvo FH-500 tractor units, all equipped with the factory-fitted Lite pusher axle.

Tuesday 9th July 2019

Volvo’s FL rigids make a magnificent seven at Henshaws Envirocare

Macclesfield-based, Henshaws Envirocare Ltd has put seven new Volvo FL rigids into service

Friday 24th May 2019

New Volvo FE trucks take SK Distribution into their comfort zone

Buxton-based, SK Distribution has invested in four new Volvo FE-240 rigids for its Palletways delivery and collection networks.

Tuesday 14th May 2019

Customer Loyalty is Priceless!

Pennington Haulage are a successful family run business owned by David Pennington. The company was founded by his grandfather in 1927 and provides road haulage and transport services to businesses throughout the UK.

Friday 19th April 2019

Ten new Volvo FM tractor units are just the ticket for James Booth (Bolton) Ltd

Long-established Northern tipper haulage specialists, James Booth (Bolton) Ltd has recently put ten new Volvo FM tractor units into service.

Thursday 18th April 2019

Thomas Hardie Group as our Apprentices graduated in style

Thursday 12th April was an incredibly special day for the Thomas Hardie Group as our Apprentices graduated in style.

Monday 15th April 2019

Thomas Hardie Commercials win Dealer of the Year Award

North West England’s Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd have been awarded Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland’s ‘Dealer of the Year 2018’ at a special Volvo Trucks Dealer Awards event held at the Belfry Hotel in Sutton Coldfield last month.

Tuesday 2nd April 2019

N.P & C.A Fox Bulk Transport

N.P & C.A Fox Bulk Transport provides road haulage and transport services to businesses throughout the UK.

Wednesday 27th March 2019

Cheshire Demolition Can’t Knock Volvo’s Robust FMX Rigids

Cheshire Demolitions and Excavation Contractors Ltd has ordered another two new Volvo FMX 8x4s chassis and is continuing with a wholesale switch to the marque.

Friday 22nd March 2019

March Prompts Natural Flow of Quality Used Trucks Returning From Contracts

March 1st is traditionally the time when new registrations hit the roads, but it also prompts a natural flow of quality used trucks returning from contracts which have come to an end.

Tuesday 12th March 2019

Clean Air Zones Are Coming, Is Your Fleet Ready?

Greater Manchester has revealed proposals to implement a charging clean air zone (CAZ) spanning all 10 local authorities in the region by 2021.

Monday 11th March 2019

Four New Volvo FE Rigids Mark a Double First for Kenyon Haulage Ltd.

Lancashire-based specialists in transport, warehousing and distribution, Kenyon Haulage Ltd, has added four new Volvo FE models to its fleet.

Friday 1st March 2019

Two New Volvo FH Tractor Units Provide a Colourful Launch to Bowker Transport’s Centenary Year

Established in 1919, Bowker’s are celebrating their centenary with Cobalt blue-painted FH Globetrotter cabs

Friday 22nd February 2019

Volvo Used Truck Dealer Of The Year Award

Thomas Hardie Used Trucks Are Once Again Crowned Used Truck Sales Team of the Year – 2018!

Monday 18th February 2019

W.R Thomas & Co LTD

David fom W.R Thomas & Co Ltd took delivery of this 2012 Volvo FL from Thomas Hardie Used Trucks.

Thursday 14th February 2019

Volvo Trucks, ‘Dealer of the Year Award 2018′

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd won the prestigious Volvo Trucks, ‘Dealer of the Year Award 2018′.

Wednesday 13th February 2019

Future Industrial Services Ltd Plan Ahead With 18 New Volvo FH Tractor Units

Currently marking its 20th anniversary in business, Future Industrial Services Ltd has put 18 new Volvo FH tractor units into operation.

Tuesday 29th January 2019

Volvo Trucks Deliver Value for Money at SK Distribution

Palletways network member and express pallet delivery specialist, SK Distribution of Buxton gained a new owner late last year

Friday 4th January 2019

A Memorable And Incredibly Humbling Visit

Jim Savage, our Group Quality Health & Safety Manager is back in work after his recent trip to visit a charity whom he supports in Uganda named Drumbeat, and what an experience it was!

Wednesday 2nd January 2019

Two new Volvo FMX tractor units reach new heights for A1 Services (Manchester) Limited

Long-established Volvo Trucks customer, A1 Services (Manchester) Limited has put its first-ever tractor units into operation.

Friday 16th November 2018

Volvo’s all round abilities suit A&F Haulage

Bolton’s A&F Haulage is in the process of modernising its fleet of over 100 trucks, as well as supplementing it with a smaller vehicle to facilitate a new customer contract.

Tuesday 6th November 2018

Volvo’s FH Lite Tractor Unit ticks all the boxes at R.M Hadfield Haulage

R M Hadfield Haulage of Buxton, Derbyshire is adding 14 new Volvo FH-500 6x2 Lite tractor units to its fleet.

Friday 19th October 2018

Customer Loyalty is Priceless!

Based in Anglesey, North Wales, C Griffiths & Son Transport is proud of the long-standing relationship which they have with Thomas Hardie Used Trucks (Middlewich).

Tuesday 16th October 2018

Volvo Trucks cement a solid reputation at Eco-Readymix

Local pioneers in the environmental production of ready mix concrete, mortar and floor screeds, Eco-Readymix, have taken delivery of an innovatively designed Volvo FMX 8x4 rigid chassis.

Monday 15th October 2018

A Volvo FE marks a major milestone at Edge transport

Flintshire-based, Edge Transport has marked its 85th anniversary in business with the arrival of a Volvo 26-tonne FE 6x2 rigid chassis

Tuesday 25th September 2018

A New Volvo Fm shows its mettle at WM. Hare group

Bury, Lancashire-based steel fabrication specialists, Wm. Hare Group has taken delivery of its first-ever Volvo truck

Friday 21st September 2018

Merseytravel and Stagecoach trial charge-on-the-go electric bus

Merseytravel and bus operator Stagecoach are partnering to launch a two month trial of a new fully electric, zero emission bus which can be charged on route, cutting waste and increasing flexibility of service.

Thursday 6th September 2018

Another Volvo trucks first for Urmston-based, First Point Commercials

The first Volvo FMX recovery vehicle in the UK to be equipped with Falkom FAW 12000 bodywork has entered operation with First Point Commercials of Urmston

Tuesday 4th September 2018

Volvo trucks take up the challenge at Ash Waste Services

Two new Volvo FM 8x2 rear steer rigid chassis have joined the fleet of Ash Waste Services.

Tuesday 28th August 2018

The Volvo FH 25 year special edition — a tribute to an icon

To celebrate the introduction of the Volvo FH in 1993 - a quarter of a century ago - Volvo Trucks is releasing The Volvo FH 25 Year Special Edition.

Tuesday 19th June 2018

Volvo’s tandem axle lift is a gilt-edged investment for Fors Gold members, Murphy plant

Leading global, multi-disciplined engineering and construction specialists, J Murphy & Sons Ltd has recently put three Volvo FH-540 13-litre Tandem Axle Lift tractor units in operation

Tuesday 12th June 2018

A Volvo Trucks Legacy!

The transport industry is filled with legacies.

Friday 8th June 2018

Volvo FH Shopper Service

Looking to expand your fleet? We may just have the Volvo FH you're looking for...

Thursday 31st May 2018

Sandbach Commercial Dismantlers invests in Volvo Trucks

Founded in 1985, Cheshire-based Sandbach Commercial Dismantlers has grown from a small-scale car and scrap merchant into a successful steel recycling company, demolition and site clearance provider and commercial breaker

Friday 27th April 2018

Volvo Trucks provide a seamless solution at Adlington Welding Supplies Ltd.

A new Volvo FH-420 6x2 rigid equipped with Dynamic Steering is improving access to construction sites for Lancashire-based Adlington Welding Supplies Ltd.

Tuesday 24th April 2018

The UK’s first Volvo FL 18 tonne crew cab rigid, shows the way for WJ

WJ UK, the UK’s leading independent specialist road marking business, has put the UK’s first 18-tonne Volvo FL with factory-fitted Crew Cab into service.

Friday 6th April 2018

Volvo FH4 trucks help your drivers be the best

The Volvo FH4 has plenty of added extras that help you to achieve the very best performance across fuel efficiency, productivity and road safety too.

Saturday 31st March 2018

Volvo’s FE plant transporter grows efficiency levels at Hollingsworth Bros (UK) Ltd.

Currently marking its 30th year in business, Flintshire-based Hollingsworth Bros (UK) Ltd. has put a new 26-tonne, Volvo FE rigid into operation.

Tuesday 27th March 2018

Norton’s HIAB services raise safety awareness with Volvo Trucks

Norton’s Hiab Services Ltd of Miles Platting, Manchester recently took part in a primary school educational visit with its suppliers, Volvo Trucks and Hiab.

Tuesday 20th March 2018

A Solutions Revolution

With over 25 years experience under its belt, THVS (Thomas Hardie Vehicle Solutions) in Chorley provides a stand-alone centre of excellence for a wide range of services.

Friday 16th March 2018

O’Connor utilities first Volvo truck gets flagship status

Utility service providers, O’Connor Utilities Limited of Levenshulme, Manchester has recently taken delivery of its first Volvo truck

Tuesday 27th February 2018

Dynafleet trial is raising efficiencies with B.J. Crowther’s Volvo tipper fleet

Oldham based, B.J. Crowther Ltd. is raising vehicle and driver efficiency levels, thanks to a three-month trial using Volvo’s Dynafleet fleet management system.

Friday 2nd February 2018

Volvo Trucks FH4: what you need to know…

The Volvo Trucks FH4 is the latest in a line that marks its 25th anniversary in 2018 and has become a firm fleet favourite.

Wednesday 31st January 2018

Viridor waste management values Volvo Trucks

When national recycling and renewable energy specialist Viridor Waste Management looked to procure commercial vehicles, the company considered carefully before making a decision.

Tuesday 2nd January 2018

Five Payload Friendly FM tractor units seal the deal for James booth (Bolton) Ltd.

Citing the payload-friendly unladen weight of the Volvo FM-450 equipped with the factory-fitted lightweight mid-lift axle, James Booth (Bolton) Ltd., has put five new trucks of this specification into service.

Tuesday 19th December 2017

Thomas Hardie’s Volvo FH4 demo truck exceeds expectations

In the summer of 2017, Thomas Hardie Used Trucks launched our Demo Trucks campaign, giving customers the chance to experience the version 4 Volvo FH trucks first-hand.

Thursday 30th November 2017

Richard King’s Ailsa edition FH with I-shift dual clutch shines

Preston-based Richard King Haulage Ltd., have taken delivery of one of only 50 special Volvo FH Ailsa Edition trucks

Tuesday 14th November 2017

50th Anniversary Open Day at Middlewich depot

Thomas Hardie Used Trucks were delighted to throw open the gates of our Middlewich depot on October 4th

Tuesday 31st October 2017

High Peak, Derbyshire-based Environ have put the company’s first two Volvo trucks into service.

Environ are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of activated carbon for gas cleaning.

Sunday 15th October 2017

First Volvo trucks a gas for environ

High Peak, Derbyshire-based Environ have put the company’s first two Volvo trucks into service.

Friday 13th October 2017

Fresh start waste names new Volvo Fm after world arm-wrestling champion ‘AGY G.’

The latest of two new Volvo FM-330 6x2 rear-steer Rear End Loaders to enter service with leading Manchester recycling and waste management company Fresh Start Waste Services.

Thursday 5th October 2017

High profile FL 16 tonne RCV for Pwllheli’s Williams & Williams

A high specification Volvo FL 4x2 rigid Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) has joined the fleet of recycling and waste management specialist Williams & Williams who are based at Y F for, near Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales.

Tuesday 26th September 2017

Eight new distribution trucks for James Hall & CO. Ltd.

Eight new Volvo trucks - six FM 4x2 tractor units and two FE 6x2 rigids - have entered service with SPAR wholesaler and distributor James Hall & Co., Ltd.

Wednesday 13th September 2017

Used Demo Trucks Campaign

Thomas Hardie Used Trucks has launched a Used Demo Trucks campaign and we cannot wait for you to get involved.

Friday 14th July 2017

Our Customer’s Creations at Truckfest 2017

Here at Thomas Hardie Used Trucks we’re always excited to see our trucks on the road and customers showcasing their talents.

Tuesday 27th June 2017

Getting to know Ronnie Kelsall – our North West Regional Sales Executive

Thomas Hardie customers in the north-west may already know Ronnie Kelsall well, our used vehicle regional sales executive who works with new and existing customers.

Tuesday 9th May 2017

Thomas Hardie celebrate Volvo Used Truck Dealer Award

Thomas Hardie Used Trucks are celebrating a resounding success at the Volvo Dealer Kick Off Event in Birmingham recently, where we were delighted to be named winners of the Volvo Used Truck Dealer Award.

Thursday 16th March 2017

Alan Hughes thanked for 20 years of dedicated service at Sunhill Transport

To celebrate 20 years of consecutive service, Sunhill Transport owner Peter Jones presented Alan with stunning, top of the range FH16 750 Globetrotter XL tractor unit.

Tuesday 7th February 2017

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