December 03, 2008

Galadari Trucks to build new facility for JCB

It is reported that Galadari Trucks & Heavy Equipment Llc will commission a new facility in Al Quoz for JCB in May 2008 as part of its commitment to service customers.

JCB in a statement said that the new building would house all functions of its business, with working facilities designed for production efficiency and world class service. New products will be launched and customer support will be strengthened in the region.

It added that investments by established distributors, such as Galadari Trucks, as well as the new dealers would be the backbone of its 5 year growth plan.

The statement added that "To support the increased customer demand in volume and product range, JCB's operation in the Middle East is attaching great importance in delivering professional training to its dealers' sales force."

In 2007 JCB posted a turnover of USD 4.5 billion as compared to USD 3.5 billion in 2006, with 72,000 machines sold. Its market share in the construction equipment market worldwide rose to 12% from 10.4%.