Company to supply 350 Heavy Duty trucks.
Eicher Trucks and Buses, part of
VE Commercial Vehicles, has bagged an order for 350 heavy duty trucks from Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC). BRTC has opted for Eicher 20.16, which is a 16 tonnes GVW haulage truck. The delivery of the order is expected to take place within eight months.
Commenting on this development, S S Gill, Senior Vice President and Head, International Business,
VE Commercial Vehicles said, “This market is a key export region for us and there is a growing demand for fuel efficient, reliable trucks to fulfil customer requirements in Bangladesh. Eicher Trucks and Buses has led the introduction of modern technology in Bangladesh with best-in-class fuel efficiency, superior reliability and a host of features to enhance the comfort and safety of drivers and profitability for transporters. This order further strengthens our position in Bangladesh, where we have been growing by over 37 per cent CAGR for the last five years.”
He further added, “Our channel partners in Bangladesh have strengthened the after-sales networks and parts distribution and, today, there are 29 touch points where trucks and buses can be serviced and over 220 retail points where parts are available across Bangladesh.”