Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles and Equipment, a subsidiary of Al Masaood Group, has provided the UAE-based ready-mix company Gulf Ready Mix LLC (GRM) with eight units of UD Trucks’ Quester CGE 420 – 8X4 equipped with concrete mixer with a capacity of 12 cbm.
Quester is the first in a new generation of UD Trucks specifically developed for the world of heavy-duty transportation. It is designed based on the Japanese heritage with insights from the local markets.
The agreement is a significant milestone for Al Masaood and UD Trucks, as it formally marks their strong entry into the booming local construction segment. It is also the first deal by UD Trucks through its Abu Dhabi dealer – Al Masaood – that involves one of the toughest structures in construction field.
As a part of Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles and Equipment’s solution, the division’s sales team conducted detailed studies into GRM’s technical and commercial aspects to provide them with the Quester units that will fully support their needs and requirements.
Additionally, the division’s after-sales team has extended support to the company through training and scheduling of consistent maintenance checks for the delivered Quester units. The training covered the proper care of the units to maintain their optimal condition and performance and the use of telematics system, which allows users to keep an eye on the fleet through easy monitoring and tracking of the vehicles.
Furthermore, Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles and Equipment’s spare parts department was on hand to guarantee and secure the availability of parts, whenever and wherever they are required.
Mohamed El Zeftawi, General Manager of Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles and Equipment division said: “The deal reflects the local market’s robust trust in Al Masaood’s ability to deliver high-performing products and holistic solutions according to global standards. It confirms our commitment at Al Masaood, together with our partners at UD Trucks, to support customers in ‘Going the Extra Mile’ as we always promise. We thank GRM for its confidence in us and for the opportunity to provide the company with eight Quester units to support its strategic growth plans in the UAE and the region.”
Mourad Hedna, President of UD Trucks Middle East, East and North Africa said: “Since the introduction of the new Quester reaching to 46 tonne GVW on 8X4 chassis back in 2016, we have been able to penetrate new segments that were previously only dominated by European manufacturers. The Middle East conditions are tough and very demanding with various rugged terrains and high temperatures and payloads.
“Consequently, before the launch of these models, we tested them in real conditions for over a year in Qatar to ensure the new trucks meet the needs of our customers. Today we are honoured to have our partner in Abu Dhabi, Al Masaood deliver eight units of the Quester – CGE420 – 8×4 equipped with 12 CBM concrete mixers to GRM.”