Volvo posts 18pc jump in premium truck sales
VOLVO Trucks Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the official distributor of Volvo trucks in Malaysia, sold 450 units of the premium heavy-duty trucks for its fiscal year 2018.
This was an 18 per cent increase from the 380 units recorded in the previous year.
“This is a great result because Malaysia’s overall economy last year had seen a downward trend in most quarters,” said its managing director Mitch Peden in a statement.
Out of the 450 trucks sold, 266 were the Volvo FM model, 138 units were the Volvo FMX model, and 46 the flagship Volvo FH model comprising two variants, the FH13 and FH16.
“The Volvo FH pushes the limits on what a premium truck can offer and we are very satisfied with the sale performance of this truck so far,” he said.
Peden added that the aftermarket services introduced last year had helped to further boost customers’ satisfaction and long-lasting truck ownership experience.
“Our objective is to ensure that our customers’ trucks spend as little time as possible in the workshop and have more uninterrupted time on the road. These efforts have all contributed to Volvo Trucks’ strong brand position in the market.”
He said Volvo’s strategy revolved around improving satisfaction and productivity of its customers, delivered through the company’s three core values of safety, quality and environmental care.
“These values centre around everything we do, from research and development, technology and innovation and product testing right down to customer care and driver engagement,” he said.
This year, Volvo Trucks will be celebrating its 50th year anniversary in Malaysia.
“We will remain focused on driving efficiency and excellence and continue to deliver value to our customers. We look forward to share our halfcentury success stories while we continue our efforts to strengthen our footprint in the market,” said Peden.