ADDING VALUE

FOTON BRAND VALUE EXCEEDS $19.7 BILLION IN 2019

With a brand value of $ 19.7 bn, Foton has been ranked 34 in the world in the list of 500 ‘Most Valuable Chinese Brands’ released by World Brand Lab (WBL). As the number one vehicle in the commercial market, it ranks fourth in China’s auto industry.

In Oman, Gulf Great Sands LLC has been partnering with Foton Motor Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles, to offer a full range of sturdy and reliable Foton vehicles in Oman since early 2019. Through this exclusive distribution partnership, Gulf Great Sands supplies a range of Foton’s commercial vehicles in Oman including the Foton Aumark – Light Duty Truck. The other Foton launched in Oman includes Heavy Duty Trucks, Medium Duty Trucks, Light Duty Trucks, Pickups, Mini buses, Panel vans, and SUVs.

FOTON – GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE LEGEND

A global automotive legend with an extensive history, world-class rankings and impressive jointventures with internationally reputed companies, Foton has successfully positioned itself as a comprehensive commercial vehicle manufacturer. Gulf Great Sands LLC (GGS) is a part of the Bahwan International Group Holding Company (BIGH), an exclusive distributor for many reputed international automotive brands in Oman.

A spokesperson for GGS said, “We are delighted with the top ranking for the Foton brand, however we are not surprised. Foton brand vehicles have established a solid reputation among customers in Oman with its technologically innovative and high-quality products.”

He added, “All Foton vehicles boast highest levels of quality and design, due to its partnership with leading names like Daimler, Cummins, ZF and others. Foton invests heavily in research, development and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. This ensures all Foton vehicles are created with current as well as emerging technologies. Besides, while Foton is fitted with the best in the business, the price of the vehicles has been kept affordable.”

By working closely with ZF, it aims to bring more added value to its global customers. To combat environmental pollutions, Foton has been upgrading its fossil-fuel powered vehicles and developing new energy vehicles.

ACHIEVEMENTS GALORE

A recipient of Technologically Innovative Enterprise Award, Foton received China’s first permit for the operation of autonomous commercial vehicle in 2018. In April 2019,

Foton signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Huawei, aiming to take fully advantage of 5G in the commercial vehicle industry. In May, 2019, Foton’s internet-connected truck passed a public trial operation, fully demonstrating its ingenuity and huge market potentials. At Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition, it launched a new energy vehicle brand Zhilan, which is scheduled to start production soon.

Having established nine subsidiaries, Foton has made its way to over 110 countries and regions. Since 2010, it has been rolling out more localised products for its global customers. So far, it has already become a leading commercial vehicle brand in Philippines, Vietnam, Peru, etc.

As of 2018, Foton’s export volume reached 556,000 units. In 34

Belt Road countries and regions, it participated in several major projects, such as TT railway in Senegal, Nairobi-Mombassa Railway in Kenya, KKH road in Pakistan, Astana World Expo, etc.

FOTON: CUMULATIVE SALES VOLUME OF 8 MILLION VEHICLES SINCE INCEPTION

With a business scope covering a full series of commercial vehicles, Foton has a record of an accumulative production and sales volume of approximately 8.9 million vehicles since being established in 1996.

With a brand value which has been evaluated as about $ 19.7 billion, Foton has been ranked number one for 13 consecutive years in China’s commercial vehicle arena. Foton, which has a partnership with Daimler of Germany, ZF and Cummins of USA, is eyeing a significant share of Oman market through this partnership. Daimler provides technology supremacy in Medium and Heavy-duty

Trucks. Cummins Diesel Engines are renowned for their longevity, performance and economy. Foton is also partnered by Getrag (Germany), Aisin (Japan) and BorgWarner (USA) for transmissions, Bosch (Germany) for electronics and Dana (USA) for axles and differentials.

Foton products and services are available in 110 countries all over the world. Foton has five major warehouses internationally, including a regional parts centre in Dubai. Foton has joined hands with several well-known worldwide enterprises such as Cummins, ZF, CEVA Logistics, Faurecia, Wabco, Continental Electron, TUV Rheinland and others to establish “Foton Global Innovating Alliance,” aiming to make breakthroughs in science and technology, and produce energysaving, environmentally friendly and intelligently interconnected automobile products.

Foton models available in Oman:

Foton Aumark Light Duty Truck (3.8L Turbo Diesel Engine);

Foton Tunland Pickup (D/cab 2.0L Turbo Engine 4WD; 2.4L DC 2WD; 2.4L Pickup SC 2WD, All Gasoline only); Cargo/Panel Van and Minibus (Cargo Van Wide Body & Narrow Body 2-seater, Mini Bus Wide & Narrow Body 13/ 10-seater) and Foton Sauvana SUV (2.0L Turbo, 4WD, 7-Seater).

Gulf Great Sands has a state-of-art service centre in Ghala, Muscat, spread over more than 2900 square meters to provide aftersales services to customers. GGS has already tied up for Periodic Maintenance Services in key cities including Salalah and Sohar.