The Al-Futtaim company extends its association with the global food and beverage leader
Al-Futtaim’s Commercial Vehicle Division, exclusive distributor of HINO trucks in the UAE, has announced that is has delivered a major order of 150 Light Duty HINO 300 series trucks to Dubai Refreshment Company, local bottler and distributor of PepsiCo Beverages in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
This new agreement further extends HINO’s association with PepsiCo bottler in Dubai which will use the new trucks to boost its fleet of refreshment delivery trucks in the UAE.
“The 150 HINO trucks are tailor-made to enhance PepsiCo beverages’ delivery operations in the UAE, and we have coupled the delivery with eco-driving training sessions to help the fleet users drive more efficiently and improve their road safety,” remarked Ramez Hamdan, General Manager, HINO, Al-Futtaim’s Commercial Vehicle Division.
“We chose HINO trucks for their quality, performance and fuel efficiency, as they adhere to Euro-4 emission standards, helping our operations to have a positive impact on the environment, in line with our commitment to support the UAE government’s 2021 vision,” stated Tarek ElSakka, CEO, Dubai Refreshment Company.
Conforming to UAE safety standards, HINO has partnered with GORICA for the customisation of the body of the trucks to suit the specialised needs of Dubai Refreshment Company.