Daimler Trucks Asia has launched the Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV)-made FUSO trucks in South Africa, making it the 14th market since the start of export in May 2013. To start with, DICV will export the light to medium-duty trucks.
“To export to South Africa is part of our global growth strategy and we are well on track with our export business. The trucks for South Africa are proven vehicles in many markets and will enhance business potential for our South African customers,” said Erich Nesselhauf, Managing Director and CEO of DICV. “The success of DICV built trucks across markets shows our proficiency in manufacturing trucks in India and which are customised to meet the diverse industry requirements,” he added.
The company said that DICV focuses on the Indian market with its brand BharatBenz and caters to countries such as Nepal, that are similar to the Indian market conditions. Mitsubishi Truck and Bus Corporation, which is cooperating with DICV, will service the rising demand in the Asian and African regions with its existing portfolio of Mitsubishi-Fuso trucks from its plant in Kawasaki and the robust Fuso trucks produced in Oragadam.
