UAE-based concrete supplier Oryx Mix Concrete Products has invested in ten Renault Trucks K 440 P8x4 rigid chassis models, equipped with 12-cbm transit concrete mixers, supplied by Renault Trucks’ partner United Diesel. The ten Renault Trucks, which have been added to the company’s existing fleet of 240 vehicles, will be used to transport ready mix concrete across Dubai, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah.
The K 440 model is designed to meet the needs of Oryx Mix’s operations, by optimising business activities and productivity and maximising profitability. The combination of an Optidriver AT 2612F gearbox, with an automatic clutch, a 445-litre tank and a 440hp engine reduces operations costs through the minimisation of fuel consumption.
The driver-centric features of the truck are complemented by the robust nature of its construction; the range of advanced safety features available such as electronic braking system (EBS), hill start aid (HSA), anti-spin regulation (ASR), wheel antilock braking system (ABS) and emergency braking assist; and a three-year comprehensive service contract.
Mohamed Abdullah Al Faihan, deputy CEO of Oryx Mix, commented: “These new Renault Trucks will add immense value to our operations, as proven during the testing phase. The trucks, which feature a comfortable cabin for the driver and holistic safety features, will be used for concrete mixing and further operations by Oryx Mix. In particular, the aftersales offers and the support of the aftersales personnel paved the way for us to choose Renault Trucks.”
Guillaume Zimmermann, commercial director, Renault Trucks Middle East, said: “This partnership with Oryx Mix represents another major milestone in the growth of the brand in the region. Once again, we are proud to see a major national operator recognising the reliability, efficiency and safety of the Renault Trucks, and our consistently high-quality service, by trusting us. I want to thank again the Oryx Mix team for their confidence and look forward to a long term relationship”
Mike Mokhles Makary, general manager of United Diesel, commented: “United Diesel is delighted to be a strategic business partner for Oryx Mix, a leader in the concrete mixing industry. Our success in securing this latest deal with a well-renowned, well-established local company, which is one of the market leaders in the concrete mixer industry, serves as testament to United Diesel’s continued commitment to ensuring the highest quality of aftersales services for our clients. In particular, our tailored aftersales support for Oryx Mix consists of a range of services that include 24/7 support, driver training, servicing and repair at the customer’s site, as well as an advanced telematics system.”
