Story & Photos by Patrick P. Tulfo
DAF Trucks continues to expand its footprints in the country via the opening of its two new showrooms in Cabuyao, Laguna, and Davao City.
The Cabuyao showroom is along the Pulo-Diezmo Road in front of the sprawling facilities of Pioneer Trucks (the official distributor of DAF Trucks in the country) just after exiting the southbound tollgate of Cabuyao on the left side.
The inauguration was attended by local DAF officials led by Benedict Allen Go, president and CEO of Pioneer Truck Parts and Equipment; and DAF Trucks Netherlands, led by Geert van Genugten, regional sales director for Asia. Also in attendance were local government officials led by Cabuyao Mayor Rommel Gecolea, Tesda Regional 4-A Director Nenuca Tangonan and Rizalina Gallegos. The huge Pioneer Trucks and Equipment facility where the showroom is located, houses both new and reconditioned light to heavy commercial trucks. Go said that all their trucks are already Euro-V compliant, one step ahead of the current Euro-IV standard enforced by the government. He added that they have a massive inventory of major truck spare parts and accessories, such as tires, truck heads, engines, transmissions, brakes and suspension parts, and minor parts like electronic and wiring harnesses. There is also a trailer and body building facility which can service all the logistical requirement of their clients.
But what sets this DAF facility from the others is the Rolling Road, a simulation machine that accurately measures the speed of the truck. This hi-tech equipment allows all six-wheels of the truck to simulate all road conditions, and gives an accurate technical feedback on the trucks fuel consumption at different speeds. The stationary machine can also be used for brake testing and engine calibration.
DAF owners and buyers now have a place where they can bring their trucks for maintenance, collision repairs and repainting, as it is equipped with the latest tools and equipment for the task. “This showroom is up to the specs with DAF Europe standard, all our personnel were trained by DAF” Go said.
Davao facility
Meanwhile, a day after the Cabuyao launch, DAF formally opened its doors via the inauguration of its Davao facility in the heart of Davao city. According to Go, the facility is strategic because of its fast and strong economic growth and development.
DAF PH, which has been doing business in the country since last year, has already secured key fleet accounts in Luzon and Davao area. DAF PH has been supplying trucks for logistical firms and petroleum companies.
This is the main reason DAF initially opened their facilities in these areas. Aside from displaying trucks, it also showcased the latest truck parts and accessories.
DAF’s popularity worldwide has greatly helped Pioneer trucks in making its presence felt in the fast-growing commercial vehicles in the market.
Image credits: Patrick P. Tulfo