SAS Doors SDN BDH is a Malaysian bus doors specialist. The company was started in 1990, as a supplier of equipment for buses and coaches, and soon emerged a pioneer in manufacturing and designing passenger door systems, electrical components and other products for buses.
The company’s general approach is based on a clear understanding of the physical environment and the operating requirements of its customers. SAS’ top priority is to supply top-engineered bus doors that are cost effective and easy to maintain.
Mr. Mark Windley, Director, SAS Doors SDN BHD, spoke in detail about his products and plans for the future in an exclusive interaction with MOTORINDIA.
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Could you tell us about SAS Doors and its role in the industry?
SAS manufactures a variety of doors for city buses, including inward glided doors, outward gloat doors, in-swinging doors and the recent plug sliding doors which are all in wider use in Europe. In the field for 20 years, we have supplied to markets like Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and even Uzbekistan. We are quite keen on entering the Indian market as well.
What products have you displayed at the show here?
We have displayed our existing portfolio of automatic doors which are now updated with new features. We have smart systems like the control panel touch-screen that provides a lot more information to the driver. We have got the new twin plug sliding doors which are for the high-end city buses. The door opens outside to the side of the body. This is much safer for the passengers because there are incursions or arms making it very clear.
What are your plans for the future?
We propose to continue developing products as well as exploring new markets over the next few years. Our focus is mainly on the South-East Asian region, and our medium-term plan would be to spread to the European and American markets.