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from the country. This was one of
the contributory factors in boost-
ing the company’s exports to a new
high of 12,852 vehicles, reflecting a
growth of 25 per cent.
Ashok Leyland has also won another order worth $6.5 million under the
Indian Line of Credit (LoC) scheme for 88 AC buses.
The contract was recently signed by Mr. Antony Lobo, Special Director
- International Operations, Ashok Leyland, and Mr. M.M. Iqbal, BRTC
Chairman, in Dhaka.
Mr. Vinod K. Dasari, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland, said that win-
ning this order is yet another significant step towards achieving the com-
pany vision to be among top 10 truck and top five bus manufacturers at
the global level. “This also represents the company commitment to partner
BRTC in the process of taking urban transportation in Bangladesh to a
new level and underscores its pre-eminent status as the leading CV player
in that country. “At this juncture, I would like to express my thanks to our
Bangladesh dealer, Ifad Autos, of over two decades for their continued
support and co-operation,” he added.
This order will add to the 11,000+ vehicles of different models that have
been exported to Bangladesh. The order also continues the good story of
the company’s international operations, volumes of which touched a new
peak last year of 12,852 vehicles, reflecting a growth of 25 per cent.
Further order for AC buses
Mr. Antony Lobo, Special Director - International Operations, Ashok
Leyland, (right), and Mr. M.M. Iqbal, BRTC Chairman, shaking hands
after signing the contract
“Africa has been one of our key
focus markets and presents some
very unique opportunities for a
commercial vehicle manufacturer
like us,” said Mr. Vinod K Dasari,
Managing Director, Ashok Leyland.
“This order is one more affirmation
of the trust and acceptance of our
vehicles in various parts of Africa,
like for example our buses that hold
a premium status in the Bus Rapid
system in Lagos, Nigeria, which is
the only such model in sub-Saharan
Africa.”
All the 100 buses were specially
customized into 57-seater, left-hand
drive buses to meet specific custom-
er requirements.
Ashok Leyland also becomes the
first commercial vehicle manufac-
turer to introduce a mechanical in-
line fuel injection with an Euro 3
engine and electronic destination
board in Ghana.
This is the second such major
launch by Ashok Leyland in Gha-
na after the induction of 160 waste
management trucks last year.
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