Man Truck & Bus Collaborates With Infamach To Work On Commercial Truck Markets In Indonesia

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JAKARTA - Heavy-class trucks have great potential in the Indonesian market because positive economic growth requires efficient transportation of goods and logistics. Heavy-class trucks can be used in various applications, including mining, construction, delivery of goods, and distribution.

With the ability to transport large loads and the latest various safety and comfort features, heavyweight trucks can be a reliable solution to meet transportation and logistics needs throughout Indonesia.

One of the leading global players for heavyweight commercial trucks is MAN Truck & Bus with annual sales of around 11 billion euros (2022). Product portfolio includes vans, trucks, buses, diesel and gas engines, as well as services related to passenger and freight transportation.

Currently, Inframach has been appointed by MAN Truck & Bus to become a distributor for 3S dealers (sales, service & spare parts) in Indonesia. Even the Mining Expo 2023 event was used as the launch of the latest product, MAN TGS 40,400 6x4 BB CH and TGS 40,480 6x6 BB.

Andrew O'Brooks, Vice President of Cluster Australasia, MAN Truck & Bus stated, is the launch of the All-New Trucknology Generation 3 (TG3) series in Indonesia. The truck is equipped with standard engine configurations in accordance with Euro V Emission Standards, a new electric architecture designed for future autonomous capabilities, increased fuel consumption, lighter frame weights, while retaining the well-known strong framework of MAN, which is capable of supporting high charge loads thanks to axion gains, while the engine gains performance gains thanks to increased to torques.

"This great combination is offered for the Indonesian market, we believe this will be the main choice for customers while maximizing extraordinary fuel efficiency and reliability," he said in a written statement, Friday, September 15.

Heavy duty truck MAN TGS 40,400 6x4 BB CH will be displayed during the Mining Expo 2023 exhibition with a corner end tipper body with a capacity of 20M3 suitable for the Over Burden Removal application, while TGS 40,480 6x6 BB is suitable for Mining Support applications such as, but not limited to, Fuel Truck, Water Truck & Lube Truck.

Another advantage of this product is that it is equipped with Pasif and Active safety solutions, including UNECE R29-3 standards for the Cabinet (Four (4) collision security testing points), a protective structure with driver airbags as standard. In terms of active security, there are many options such as ADAS (Continuing Driver Assistance System), cameras, and telematic solutions that will improve security not only for drivers but also for pedestrians and the surrounding environment.

"We aim in the next 3 years to be one of the top three in the European truck segment in Indonesia, with a target market share of 20 percent. In fact, in 2024, we plan to introduce various Tractor Head models for various applications, as well as an 8x4 chassis for mining applications," Andrew O'Brooks added.

Infamach as the 3S agent of the MAN truck in Indonesia stated that he is ready and committed to achieving market share in the commercial truck segment in Indonesia.

Currently, the Inframach is developing 2 3S branches in Jababeka, Bekasi, and Samarinda, with the ability to provide complete services ranging from periodic services to component repair and complete truck updates. Both facilities are expected to be fully operational in the first quarter of 2024.

William Soputro, GM Inframach explained, in addition to the 3S branches in Jababeka, Bekasi, and Samarinda, Inframach also has sales offices in Jakarta, Balikpapan, and Surabaya. We will continue to plan the development of our network, with more branches in the future.

Inframach is a Mining Support Solution provider, with products like, but not limited to generator sets, lighting towers, dust cleaners, and battery storage.

With the appointment of Inframach as a MAN distributor agent. On the one hand, MAN's truck products can meet the needs for Mining Support, with a chassis of 6x6 that can be used for Fuel Truck, Truck Air, and Truck Pelumas.

However, the MAN truck also provides solutions for a wider number of customers who will take us to diversify and penetrate new segments and customers. William Soputro added.

With the emergence of cheap brands from China & Korea, Inframach still believes in providing high-quality and high-performance products. With the principles of Europe & the United States, our products are very well-known, and proven globally. Inframach is committed to providing solutions that meet our customers' needs, opening up economic and sustainable value.