Mercedes-Benz Oman delivers five actros to Global Mining Company in Salalah

Zawawi Trading Company (ZTC), the authorised General Distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Oman, has delivered five Mercedes-Benz Actros heavy-duty trucks to Salalah-based Global Mining Company (GMC). The new trucks come as part of an ongoing 2 year association with the leading rock and mineral company that has seen over 20 strong Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles being added to its growing fleet.

“We are delighted to continue assisting GMC in meeting its transport requirements. We have to say, in the Actros they have made the ideal choice for the complex and challenging demands of the mining industry. Characterised by durability and robustness, day-after-day reliability, safety and economy, and with a reputation for supreme strength, the Actros is built to perform under the harshest conditions on the toughest terrain, which is a proven product all over the GCC and Middle East” remarked Daniel Fitzjohn, General Manager - Commercial Vehicles.

He went on to say: “One of the great advantages of the Actros, given the many and varied demands of transport in the Gulf, is its flexibility. This allows Mercedes-Benz Oman to customize every Actros according to the client’s individual needs to consistently deliver the best possible solution, offering wide-ranging opportunities in a variety of industries and segments, from materials transport and earth moving to concrete mixers and waste disposal.”

According to Eng. Salem Omar Ahmed Al-Shanfari (CEO), the five new Actros will be valuable additions to the company fleet. He added “We look forward to continuing our relationship with Mercedes-Benz Oman as their After Sales Service Team support our operations and keep our trucks running smoothly with their expert maintenance and repair guaranteeing our fleet’s optimum availability and ensuring operational efficiency at all times.”

Leading the passenger car and commercial vehicle sector in Oman, Mercedes-Benz has been a pioneer of progress in truck technology for over 35 years. From the cabs and powertrains to the chassis and electronics, its innovations in the fields of safety, ergonomics, economy and environmental protection have set industry standards. A multiple industry award winner, over 850,000 Actros have been sold worldwide and it continues to be the most frequently purchased truck in the Middle East Region, rising to the individual challenge of every transport task.