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Mitsubishi Fuso Announces Sales Increases,
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Tokyo, Japan / Bangkok, Thailand – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation today announced significant sales growth in Thailand. In 2005, Mitsubishi Fuso increased Thailand sales by 37% to 2,237 units (retail). This positive sales trend has continued in 2006. The sales growth was underlined by MFTBC President & CEO Harald Boelstler in remarks made at the 27th Annual Bangkok International Motor Show. “Mitsubishi Fuso is very pleased with the growing customer support in Thailand,” Mr. Boelstler said. “Mitsubishi Fuso is the number one commercial vehicle brand in Southeast Asia, overall, and we will continue to increase our presence in this important market.” MFTBC markets vehicles in Thailand through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Thailand Co. Ltd. (MFTT). In Thailand, Mitsubishi Fuso offers a full range of commercial vehicles including trucks and buses from 4.3 tons and above. MFTT has headquarters in Rangsit and an assembly operation in Lardkrabang, both in the greater Bangkok area. According to Rudolf Steinle, President & CEO of MFTT, Mitsubishi Fuso is expanding its dealer network and continues to improve the current product lineup for its Thailand customers. “The next step is to grow our dealer organization to further increase our sales and to strengthen our parts and service capabilities,” Steinle explained. As part of this initiative MFTT announced the appointment of Mr. Thanee Jutapan as its new Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Thailand market, as of April 1st, 2006. Mr. Jutapan has significant experience in the Thailand commercial vehicles business. The current Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Thomas Rothe, will in future concentrate on strengthening the fleet and governmental business. Mitsubishi Fuso is participating in this week’s Bangkok Motor Show with an exhibit that features the Canter range of light-duty trucks. About MFTBC In 2005, MFTBC sold approximately 119,000 commercial vehicles in the international markets outside of Japan, +4% versus 2004 and a new international sales record for the company. DaimlerChrysler AG owns 85% of MFTBC shares. The remaining 15% of shares continue to be held by various Mitsubishi group companies. Mitsubishi Fuso is an integral part of DaimlerChrysler’s Truck Group. |
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