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NETWORK Renault wins first Sijimix deal RENAULT TRUCKS COMPLETES DELIVERY OF 10 UNITS OF K 380 P6X4 CONCRETE MIXERS TO SIJIMIX IN ABU DHABI FLEET Renault Trucks has announced the brand’s first deal with Sijimix, one of the UAE’s leading readymix concrete suppliers, to supply a total of ten new K 380 trucks, which will be used to transport concrete across the eastern UAE. Sijimix’s new trucks, supplied by the brand’s partner in Dubai, United Diesel, will expand the company’s existing fleet of over 140 units. The K 380 P6x4 Rigid Chassis models, which meet Euro 5 emission standards and are equipped with a wide range of technological features as well as 9 CBM transit Concrete Mixers, are set to optimise Sijimix’s local operations thanks to the K range’s functionality and fuel efficiency.
The K 380 P6x4 Rigid Chassis models have a reputation for robustness, exceptional reliability and optimal fuel efficiency. They are equipped and designed to ensure maximum productivity and safety for their drivers, as the new models meet concrete suppliers’ operational needs. The K 380 models, in addition to their robust build, also reduce operational costs by minimising fuel consumption by combining a Euro 5 380hp engine, the Optidriver AT 2612F gearbox with automatic clutch, and a 445-litre tank.Sijimix’s new K 380 P6x4 trucks, which will mainly be operating from Fujairah, are also driver-centric as they feature numerous advanced
technological and safety features. To minimise risk and increase safety, the trucks are equipped with EBS (Electronic Braking System), Hill Start Aid (HSA), Anti-Spin Regulation (ASR), Wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Emergency Braking Assist, all of which assist drivers in tricky situations and provide comfort. Mahmoud Attourah, CEO. of Sijimix, commented: “Our deal came through numerous studies we’ve conducted, where Sijimix concluded that Renault Trucks are the best choice in terms of financial cost of operation and quality and reliability of the product, which are ideally suited for our operations across Fujairah.” Commercial director of Renault
Trucks Middle East, Guillaume Zimmermann, said: “Completing this first deal with Sijimix is another great step forward for the Renault Trucks team as we embark on another new partnership with a top local supplier. The quality of our trucks along with their features, technological advancements and efficiency, in addition to United Diesel’s services and strong network, are key factors that contribute to the high demand in the UAE.” Mike Mokhles Makary, general manager of United Diesel, commented: “Renault Trucks offers an excellent range of trucks that is perfectly suited to the varied requirements of our customers across the UAE.”
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