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Volvo Trucks arrived in the Middle East in the 1960s and the Volvo Group Middle East regional offices were opened on the 20 March, 2006 in Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE. Since then the new facility has helped in strengthening supplies of spare parts, improve the competence of its retailers and dealers.

The offices include a regional parts distribution centre and a regional competence development centre to train dealers in optimal machine usage and productivity through the use of Volvo’s Dynafleet system, site simulations and Volvo simulators and other tools. Volvo Trucks has cemented its position in the Middle East’s construction and long haulage industry through consistently and continuously driving progress and developing enhanced solutions that cater to both industry professionals and drivers. It currently employs 60 members of staff across the region with 35 dedicated staff

The transport solutions offered by Volvo Trucks Middle East include a mix of pioneering the latest product technology whilst enhancing customer’s productivity, allowing them to increase uptime and optimise service and maintenance for the duty cycle. It has become a pioneer within the trucking industry by producing enhanced solutions which benefit both drivers and fleet managers.

Firstly, its range of Volvo trucks – the FMX, FH and FM – is highly advanced, offering a whole raft of innovative features to its clients. These include the ground-breaking Volvo dynamic steering, which delivers exceptional handling in all operating conditions. Secondly, its I-Shift’s intelligent electronics constantly monitor factors like road grade, speed, weight, and engine load to help keep the truck in the most fuel-efficient gear possible. This technology allows drivers the safest, most efficient, informed and comfortable driving experience possible. Finally, its Dynafleet fleet management system can reduce wear and tear whilst increasing safety, and maintaining profitability and fuel efficiency which is essential for a successful business.

Volvo Trucks provides customers with a number of service contracts (blue, silver and gold), the benefits vary from scheduled maintenance by certified Volvo technicians to 100% uptime guaranteed. The Volvo service contracts enable customers to keep on the road, reduce downtime and thus total cost of ownership, while improving operational control and boosting customers bottom line. In 2015, it also launched its comprehensive driver development programme to further educate professional truck drivers in the Middle East. The programme, which complies with EU directive results in safer drivers, lower fuel costs and a reduction in environmental impact for businesses.

The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Egypt and other GCC countries are amongst the key territories for Volvo Trucks. With major construction projects such as Dubai EXPO 2020 taking place in the region, there will be a huge

demand for its construction and long-haul vehicles moving forward.

Both its Long-Haul range (Volvo FH) and Construction range (Volvo FMX) are the most lucrative segments in the region. It is considered leaders in the heavy haulage segment where the Volvo FH accounts for approximately 70% of its sales.

Having made an important contribution to development in the region, Volvo Trucks’ key benchmarks to date include the opening of a new CKD plant (AVI Arabian Vehicles & Trucks Industry Co. Ltd) in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia in 2015. The plant is a joint venture between Zahid Tractor and Volvo Group with an assembling capacity of 4,000 Trucks in one shift and 7,000 trucks in two shifts.

Secondly, its new I-Shift gearbox with crawler gears launched in 2016 and the updated automatic transmission makes it possible to add up to two new crawler gears. This means, among other things, that the truck can move off from standstill and transport a gross combination weight (GVW) of up to 325t. Offering an entirely new scope for trucks with automated transmission, I-Shift with crawler gears makes it possible to start from a standstill in extreme situations, meaning the driver can haul a heavy load without worrying about getting into situations that may lead to costly standstills. Combining crawler gears with a suitable rear axle ratio that optimises engine revs at high speeds, results in lower fuel consumption on the highway. This is a significant benefit to haulage firms doing this kind of work.

Safety remains paramount to Volvo Trucks and is also a key concern in the region with rising incidents of accidents in the construction/

Volvo Trucks’ Long-Haul (Volvo FH) and Construction ranges (Volvo FMX) cover the most popular segments in the region.

Transport solutions offered by Volvo Trucks Middle East include a mix of pioneering the latest product technology whilst enhancing customer’s productivity, allowing them to increase uptime and optimise service and maintenance for the duty cycle.

long haul industry and on the roads. With safety also being a key focus of the UAE’s Vision 2021 and the National Transformation program in Saudi Arabia, recent years have sen the company contribute to the progress in road and fleet safety with the launch of its industry-leading and advanced safety features for the Volvo FH, such as the Headway Support System, Lane Keeping Support and the superlative Volvo Dynamic Steering system.

In a rapidly changing and maturing Middle East market, its customers are also increasingly aware of the total cost of ownership rather than the price of the truck alone and they want their business to be more efficient and profitable.

Volvo Trucks will continue to ensure that it provides its customers with all the tools to succeed, not only when it comes to the products, but also its truck parts, services and fleet monitoring programmes, while supporting its business partners and customers to optimise uptime and productivity.

Looking ahead Volvo Trucks expects to continue to grow in the construction segment and achieve significant market share in the region.

CONTACT

Volvo Group Middle East FZE JAFZA South

PO Box 261857

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 803 8595

Website: www.volvotrucks.com

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