Mercedes-Benz Malaysia commercial vehicles records sales
KUALA LUMPUR: MercedesBenz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBM CV) delivered a strong performance, recording a total of 2,469 vehicles sold in 2017, despite the 7.9 per cent dip in Total Industry Volume (TIV) last year.
The commercial vehicles comprised FUSO light-duty and heavyduty trucks, as well as MercedesBenz trucks and vans.
“Despite the dip in TIV, MBM CV continues to be a strong supporter of the transport and haulage industry, attributing its robust performance in 2017 to its strategy of placing customers at the centre of its initiatives,” it said in a statement.
In 2017, Mercedes-Benz Actros proved to be a top choice among hauliers recording an impressive total of 268 units sold, maintaining a double-digit growth of 24.1 per cent, while FUSO trucks recorded 2,170 units sold.
“As a result of securing fleet contracts from new small and medium operators during the year, MBM CV was able to achieve a market penetration 13.06 per cent for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in 2017, a new record for the company,” said MercedesBenz Malaysia.
Notable fleet deals included the delivery of 74 FUSO vehicles to KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd and 133 units of Mercedes- Benz Actros to Swift Haulage Sdn Bhd – setting the highest number of deliveries in 2017.
In addition to its sales success, MBM CV implemented several after-sales solutions last year to provide Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles and FUSO customers greater flexibility.
For the full year of 2017, MBM CV recorded a 7.47 per cent increase in throughput compared to 2016, with an impressive total of 26,820 vehicles serviced, comprising 4,820 Mercedes- Benz commercial vehicles and 22,000 FUSO trucks.
To date, MBM CV’s nationwide dealer network comprises 62 service centres catering to both Mercedes-Benz and FUSO commercial vehicles, ideally positioning it for the upturn of customer demand expected due to growth in demand for haulage services.
“We enjoyed a productive year in 2017, securing and setting a record of fleet deals for both our FUSO trucks and Mercedes-Benz prime movers.
“Our steadfast focus on flexible after-sales packages and solutions, continuous improvement of our technicians’ skills and knowledge, and service outlet enhancements has proven successful,” said Vice-President Albert Yee. — Bernama