Raising the bar
Famco’s Frank O’Connor, general manager – Truck & Bus Division, expects great things of Volvo’s new truck range
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Frank O’Connor, GM – Truck & Bus Division, Famco
Ahead of its launch this month, Famco’s Frank O’Connor, general manager – Truck & Bus Division, says he is expecting great things of Volvo’s new truck range
What does the launch of the Volvo’s range of new trucks mean for Famco?
The launch enables Famco to continue as the market leader in supplying transport solutions to the UAE. In fact, the new range of trucks will enable Famco to raise the bar even higher in terms of product quality, support and customer profitability. We’re
determined to ensure that the new range will also allow us to attract new customers to the Volvo product range and the world-class customer care offered by Famco.
How do these differ from previous iterations of the models?
Quite simply, the truck of the future has arrived. The new range has undergone an extensive development, design and testing process over a five-year period and we strongly believe that the Volvo Truck ambitions of developing world class trucks which can deliver even greater levels of vehicle up-time, productivity and profitability has been achieved.
The FH has an incredible history of success and has been the backbone of the trucking industry since 1993. Over 650,000 FH trucks have been sold globally and through local market adaptions these trucks have delivered exceptional uptime and profitability to countless customers around the world. The new Volvo Truck range uses the existing proven and trustworthy drivelines, however design enhancements and extensive hard and soft product developments have enabled the Volvo product to deliver even greater levels of fuel efficiency, driver comfort and improved safety not just for the driver but all road users.
How do you think they will be perceived?
We believe that, just has it has been around the world, the new Volvo Truck range will be warmly welcomed by the transport industry in the UAE. Volvo’s trucks have played a major part in the development of the UAE and along with the upturn in the market the timing of this new truck launch could not be better.
The new truck range encompasses the FH, FM and FMX chassis ranges and as such we are able to offer the new truck models to all of the transport segments operating in the UAE including long haul, logistics, construction, industrial, fuel supply and oil and gas segments. Famco can support the Volvo products with tailor-made service contracts, parts support, driver training and telematics from our extensive network of depots throughout the UAE including Dubai, DIP, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Al Ain.
How do new models like the FH and FMX help to grow your market share?
Through the long and successful partnership between Famco and Volvo trucks we believe that we already command the #1 position in market share and brand positioning within the UAE. The new Volvo Truck range will allow us to segment this position and strengthen our partnerships with our existing customers while growing our customer portfolio in all segments of the UAE transport industry.
Famco recognises that building the world’s best truck is no longer enough. The truck is just part of the offering that we present to our
customers. Famco doesn’t just sell trucks, Famco forges long-term profitable partnerships with our customers and is committed to the long-term success of the UAE.
