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UD at Japan Truck Show 2016

UD Trucks Construction Day event

UD Trucks assembly facility inaugurated

Held in Silasanon Mining Site, Saraburi, Thailand, more than 350 customers and 30 journalists experienced driving the mixer and dumper versions of the Quester in the quarry. UD Trucks driver trainers were also on site for live coaching. The Demonstration Station, where various models of UD trucks were put through their paces, was popular with participants. Watching the trucks operate in a quarry – climbing uphill comfortably or showcasing the UD-Extra Engine Brake (UD-EEB) going downhill – firmly placed UD Trucks as a leader in the construction sector. The enthusiastic participants, who were able to drive and operate the trucks in a working quarry, found it a challenging but exhilarating way to discover UD trucks.

UD Trucks furthers its capacity in Indonesia – one of the largest truck markets in South East Asia. On top of two offices, a spare parts distribution facility in Balikapan and a local organization in recent years, a new assembly plant has been inaugurated in Jakarta. In partnering with PT Gaya Motors, an Astra International subsidiary, the new production unit will assemble almost all UD trucks destined to the Indonesian market. Representatives of the Indonesian government, Astra International, the Swedish Ambassador, UD Trucks Asia management and a large group of media attended the opening ceremony.

Quester clocks a quarter of a million kilometers

Visitors to the show, which was held from 1st to 3rd of September in Yokohama, discovered an impressive UD Trucks booth featuring two UD Quon tractors equipped with the GH 11 engine and the ESCOT-Ⅴ transmission, as well as the fantastic Quon Vision. This concept truck symbolizes the vision of UD Trucks for the future of Smart Logistics - UD’s comprehensive concept about what logistics will demand from a truck, including design, exploitation, maintenance and telematics services.

MALAYSIA

The New Quester 8L makes its way to Malaysia SOUTH AFRICA

Bettering the community through CSR What started as a project to spend 67 minutes volunteering for Mandela Day 2016, has now evolved into a long-term project to better the lives of a group of elderly people and disabled children at the Madidi Center in Klipgat, North West Province. Apart from cleaning, painting and upgrading the facilities in July, staff from UD Trucks’ head office and GTO KD plant in Rosslyn, has since donated more time and resources. The UD maintenance crew also restored the house’s borehole and water tank to secure running water for the workers and inhabitants of the facility. Recently, the UD Trucks team also packed 15,000 nutritious meals for the underprivileged in conjunction with Stop Hunger Now SA. The team was proud to present the Madidi Center with some of these boxes of highly nutritious pre-packed meals. Designed in compliance with strict UNICEF standards, the meals included rice, soya, dehydrated vegetable mix and a fortification pack of 23 essential minerals and vitamins specifically formulated to combat malnutrition. Madidi Center owner Rose Maake said of UD Trucks’ long-term involvement in her center, “We are continuously overwhelmed by the generosity and support of our friends at UD Trucks. Please know that you have made a continuous and tangible difference in our lives.”

JAPAN

UD Corporate Social Responsibility in the Ageo community Japan has the fastest ageing population in the world, with many of the older generation struggling to use the internet to find information. At the UD Trucks headquarters in Ageo City, the CSR team launched an Internet Training Course for the Elderly to help bridge this technology gap. Aimed at the over 60s – with the oldest participant aged 86 – the team ran two sessions this fall. The workshops were a resounding success and more are planned in 2017.

Since the launch of the new Quester with the efficient GHE 8 liter engine, it has attracted plenty of attention from new and existing customers. Encouraged by the positive feedback, UD Trucks organized a series of open house events in Penang, Ipoh and Johor with the aim of showcasing the new truck to its customers. During the nationwide event, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE) - the UD Malaysia importer - handed over the keys of 12 new units of UD Questers to a number of customers.

JAPAN

First work experience for junior high school students at a UD Customer Center Yasue-san and Ogawasan, two second-grade students from Futaba Junior High School in Japan, visited Chuno Customer Center (CC) on October 20th and 21st for work experience. On the first day, the students took part in some of the maintenance operations. On the second day, they concentrated on working, such as checking actual trucks before delivery and inspecting electric devices. Over the course of two days, they realized “it is more fun to work at UD than go to school.” When asked why they chose UD Trucks among numerous companies, the students said, “Because we love trucks and frequently visit the UD Trucks website.” Yasue-san said, “I learned the importance of cooperation, safety, and tidying-up to avoid injuries to your colleagues and yourself. Also, I realized that understanding a truck’s condition involves taking care of both the truck and its drivers.” Ogawa-san said, “I was impressed by how carefully they handle vehicles to ensure their safe operation by drivers and avoid any scratches on the trucks. Although the work looked hard, I also found it fun.”

VIETNAM

Quester introduced at Ho Chi Minh City International Motor Show

Pursuing its successful launch in South-East Asian markets, UD Quester was introduced at the Vietnam International Motor Show 2016, held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, from the 26th to 30th October. Besides impressive features such as its high performance engine, UD-Extra Engine Brake (UD-EEB), the robustness of the driveline and suspension – which all contribute to increasing operation uptime and profitability – UD also brought to its Vietnamese customers a great offer, a 3-year warranty bumper to bumper- including service maintenance and repairs. UD Trucks pledged to continue broadening and expanding its dealerships in Vietnam.

Much work has gone into the Jembayan project in Kalimantan, Indonesia, where a 20-strong fleet of UD Quester trucks has been hauling coal for nearly two years. Most of the trucks have clocked up more than 200,000 km, while a few have already exceeded a quarter of a million kilometers. The Jembayan mining project saw the first delivery of a sizeable fleet of Questers for a large-scale extraction project in Indonesia. This is a demanding coal hauling work and the intense conditions and long working hours put a lot of stress on the trucks and the support teams. Main contractor PAMA and sub-contractor Sinsume Friction Indonesia therefore monitor the trucks’ performance closely. The taskforce set up to support the trucks reports that the fleet’s uptime currently surpasses 90%. As one of the taskforce members put it, “Now we have shown that Quester is one of the best trucks out there.”

THAILAND

anniversary

UD Trucks celebrated the w anniversary of the Bangkok Plant with a merit ceremony filled with local Buddhist traditions. Invited guests and media enjoyed a guided tour of the production and assembly line.

MYANMAR

First UD Quester fleet deal in Myanmar Denko Trading Co Ltd., a major player in the petroleum bulk stations and terminals industry in Myanmar, recently received delivery of 20 units of UD Questers, shortly followed by a day of training for 20 of its drivers. In early September, Hub Thailand delivered an “On Road Driver Training” course at Denko’s depot. The course started by taking the drivers through some theory, such as engine RPM and torque, UD-EEB, gear-shifting skills and fuel saving techniques. The practical training followed and focused on physical observation and daily checks as well as a cab tilting demonstration. All the drivers spent time behind the wheel with a trainer riding in the cab with them. These courses are delivered as standard training for all UD Trucks customer drivers and are conducted by UD Trucks Professional Trainers’ team.