60% OF TRUCKS & BUSES IN UAE ARE 3 YEARS OR OLDER, REQUIRING ONGOING MAINTENANCE
March 29, 2012 PALFX: With about 60% of trucks and buses in the UAE 3 years or older, including pickups, light trucks, SUVs, vans, medium and heavy trucks as well as medium and heavy buses, it is not surprising that the region is a key focus market for spare parts manufacturers and suppliers within this sector.
These figures released by Auto Strategies International in their Motor Vehicle Census Analysis are indicative of a growing demand for fleet management services and maintenance. Service contracts for trucks are valid on average for three years and once these expire it is essential for business owners to continue to service their fleets in to ensure they continue to run at their most economical.
?Adhering to a regular and structured preventive maintenance program would have positive influence on the finances of the businesses as well as on environment and on traffic safety.? said Mr. Sumod Balakrishnan, the Senior Manager ? Marketing (Service) ofDynatrade.
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?After the initial 3 year period, businesses look for cost effective service and maintenance solutions.Dynatradewhich also operates the largest network of multi-brand Auto Service Centres provides such solutions through tailor-made service contracts / packages which while being cost effective is at the same time of high quality and done as per manufacturer recommendations. Moreover the effectiveness of the service program depends a lot on the ability to carry out correct diagnosis, whichDynatradewith its access to state-of?the-art diagnostics and equipment, technical know-how and trained manpower, is able to provide?.
Manufacturers and suppliers of essential bus and truck spare parts and equipment are eyeing this lucrative market with increasing attention, as can be seen by their presence at the upcoming Automechanika Middle East 2012, the foremost dedicated business networking and trade exhibition for the automotive aftermarket industry.
?We have been seeing a considerable increase in interest among our existing as well as prospective exhibitors in the upcoming exhibition,? said Ahmed Pauwels, Chief Executive Officer of organiser Epoc Messe Frankfurt. ?Being the only trade show with region-wide reach in the automotive aftermarket industry, Automechanika Middle East is the logical launching pad for those looking to establish their presence or widen their footprint in the region,? he said.
Spare parts manufacturers and suppliers are drawn to these expanding markets as demand grows through requirements for replacements, repairs and servicing these fleets that are already in operation across the region.
Among the major players, and participating for three consecutive years now, is Schaeffler Middle East FZE situated in the Jebel Ali Free Zone and headquartered in Langen, Germany. Schaeffler Middle East supplies LuK, INA, FAG, Continental Contitech, KBC, ATE & VDO brands to the automotive replacement parts market in line with spare parts for drive train, engine and suspension ? for all vehicle classes and in genuine OE quality.
Schaeffler Middle East?s Director of Sales & Marketing ? Mr. Jamil Antary, says: ?We look at our participation in Automechanika Middle East as a key part of our marketing strategy in the region, where we are looking to further strengthen our market penetration within the whole MENA region.?
?The Middle East forms an important growth market for our range of truck, trailer and bus parts,? said Mr. Hans van der Spek, Business Manager of Intertruck. ?Commercial vehicles are increasingly forming the backbone of inter-regional transport of people and goods around this rapidly developing region.? he added.
Mr. Samy Mahta, Senior Sales and Marketing Director for Emerging Markets, Aftermarket Europe ? Tenneco said:
?Automechanika Middle East provides an excellent platform for Tenneco to showcase its latest ride control technologies, as well as its commitment and continued investment in the Middle East region. Tenneco is one of the world?s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of ride control products and systems for the automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment markets and the aftermarket. Tenneco markets its products principally under the Monroe?, brand names. ?
The tenth edition of Automechanika Middle East, which runs from May 22 to 24 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre looks to be even more representative than in previous years. Last year; Automechanika Middle East presented record breaking results of 1,102 exhibitors (which of 213 exhibitors carried truck and bus parts & equipments) from 52 countries to 17,310 trade visitors from 130 countries. This year the trade exhibition is expected to attract a wide selection of world leading suppliers, manufacturers and service providers looking for further interaction and engagement with one of the world?s most promising markets for the automotive aftermarket and associated industries.
Featuring automotive parts, components, accessories, diagnostics and garage equipment as well as tyres, batteries, refuelling and car washing equipment and machinery, the show is divided into 5 product sections for the benefit of exhibitors and trade visitors, namely: Parts & Systems, Repair & Maintenance, Tyres & Batteries, Service Station & Car Wash and Accessories & Tuning. This adds to the ease of access for trade visitors as the show spans over 9 halls.
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