A part of Abu Dhabis leading conglomerate Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles and Equipment, Al Masaood Group, has sealed a mega contract with Gulf Ready Mix LLC (GRM) to provide eight units of UD Trucks Quester CGE 420 8X4 equipped with concrete mixer with a capacity of 12 cbm to the UAE-based ready-mix company.

Quester being the first in a new generation of UD Trucks is explicitly developed for the world of heavy-duty transportation. Its design is based on the Japanese quality heritage with insights from the local markets.

The agreement is an important milestone for Al Masaood and UD Trucks, as it marks their formal entry into the rapidly developing local construction segment. It is also the first deal by UD Trucks through its Abu Dhabi Dealer - Al Masaood - that involves one of the toughest superstructures in the field of construction.

As a part of Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles and Equipments holistic solution, the divisions sales team administered detailed study about GRMs technical & commercial aspects to provide them with the Quester units that will enhance their needs and requirements. To add on, the divisions after-sales team has extended support to the company through training and listing of constant maintenance checks for the delivered Quester units. The training covered the proper care of the units to ensure optimal condition and good performance and the use of telematics system, which allows users to keep a track on the fleet through easy monitoring of the vehicles.

Furthermore, Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles and Equipments spare parts department was on hand to assure and secure the availability of parts, whenever and wherever they are needed. Al Masaood s after-sales and services are prominent in the industry and are delivered in line with its commitment to enhanced customer satisfaction and experience.

The deal reflects the local markets robust trust in Al Masaoods ability to deliver high-performing products and holistic solutions according to global standards. It confirms our commitment at Al Masaood, together with our partners at UD Trucks, to support customers in Going the Extra Mile as we always promise. We thank GRM for its confidence in us and for the opportunity to provide the company with eight Quester units to support its strategic growth plans in the UAE and the region. said Mohamed El Zeftawi, General Manager of Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles and Equipment Division.

Mourad Hedna, President of UD Trucks Middle East, East and North Africa commented: Since the introduction of the New Quester reaching to 46 Ton GVW on 8X4 chassis back in 2016, we have been able to penetrate new segments that were previously only dominated by European manufacturers. The Middle East conditions are tough and very demanding with various rugged terrains and high temperatures and payloads. Consequently, before the launch of these models, we tested them in real conditions for over a year in Qatar to ensure the new trucks meet the needs of our customers. Today we are honored to have our partner in Abu Dhabi, Al Masaood deliver 8 units of the Quester CGE420 - 8x4 equipped with 12 CBM concrete mixers to GRM.

Eng. Ahmed El Hadidy, GRM General Manager, said: Closing the deal with Al Masaood CV&E and UD Trucks has been a positive experience for us. We have total confidence in the capabilities of the new trucks and Al Masaood s continuing support. Since its establishment in 1998, GRM has been deploying the latest production technology in line with the highest quality standards. This collaboration is vital to our goal to expand our presence in the region as one of the fastest-growing providers of ready-mix concrete.

Apart from Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles and Equipment Divisions comprehensive after-sales services, GRM also praised the Division for its integrated solutions with material and practical technical and commercial strengths and features.