The monthly newsletter for the Middle East Commercial Vehicles industry
August 2009 

Dear Industry Colleague,

Please find below the August edition of the Commercial Vehicles newsletter – bringing you monthly updates on regional orders for commercial vehicles, services and technologies, as well as the latest in innovation from around the world.

Some of the major stories featured in this issue include:

Al Ain and Sharjah announce important upgrades to their public transport systems, with new bus routes planned for both Emirates.
   
Two of the region’s largest automotive firms secure funding to help in their expansion drives.
   
The US takes the next step towards emissions free transport with an impressive order for next generation electric trucks.
   
A leading global truck manufacturer highlights the importance of the Middle East market in their global expansion strategy.
   

9 – 11 March 2010
Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre

Secure your future business in the region by exhibiting at Commercial Vehicles Middle East - the region's only trade event that attracts fleet engineers, transport, fleet and logistics managers, owners, MDs and other senior management from every sector of the region's road transport business - specifically to meet with suppliers, find out what's new within the industry and discuss deals.

Commercial Vehicles Middle East will feature a dedicated vehicle display area, hosted buyer programme, international conference and a series of technical workshops.

FEATURED EXHIBITOR

Barez Industrial Group (ex Kerman Tire & Rubber Co) from Iran will be showcasing its wide range of commercial radial tyres at Commercial Vehicles Middle East. Barez is the biggest tyre manufacturing company in Iran and provides a wide range of radial and bias tyres, tubes and flaps. The firm was established in 1984 and its products include high performance truck, bus, agricultural and passenger car tyres.

Over the years, Barez has successfully acquired a number of quality management, health & safety and environmental certificates while in 2001, the firm signed a 10 year technical assistance agreement with Continental Tire Company of Germany.

Barez’ impressive list of clients includes the following local O.E. customers – Peugeot Citroen, Renault Pars, Saipa, Iran Khodro and Mamout Industrial Group.


For further information on how you can participate in this event, please contact the organisers on (Tel) +9714 3329029, (Fax) +9714 3329648 or mail@commvehicles.com
INDUSTRY NEWS

Mohammed ben Sulayem supports region’s first specialised commercial vehicles trade event

The UAE is to position itself as a regional focal point for the commercial vehicles industry...
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Sharjah launches vital new bus routes

Sharjah Transport has launched several new inter-emirates bus routes to improve transport...
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Largest road-going electric trucks delivered to major US corporations and utilities

Four major US corporations and two utility companies took delivery of the Smith Newton...
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Region’s leading automotive assembler and distributor signs $20m trade finance facility

GB Auto S.A.E., the leading automotive assembler and distributor in the Middle East and...
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Al Ain bus transport master-plan to add 250 buses between 2009 and 2011
The Abu Dhabi Department of Transport has set out its master plan for public bus...
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Navistar to focus on Middle East and North Africa for global growth
Navistar executives affirmed at a recent regional dealer meeting that the Middle East and...
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Russia's largest commercial vehicles manufacturer awards major contract for braking systems
WABCO Holdings Inc., a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial...
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Middle East’s largest automaker receives $1 billion bailout

Iran Khodro Company (IKCO), the Middle East's largest automaker, is slated to receive...
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