MAN Trucks India inaugurated its 64th dealership at Chennai. Set up by its new partner Vijai Earthmoving Equipment Pvt Ltd, this is the fourth dealership inaugurated since January 2017, besides Solapur, Pune and Vijayawada.

MAN is working on its two-pronged strategy for India. This involves network expansion in order to increase sales opportunities and at the same provide service support to all customers. In May this year, MAN crossed the milestone of over 25,000 vehicles rolled out from its Pithampur plant. The new CLA EVO range, launched in December 2016, comprises tippers, long haul and special application trucks ranging from 16T to 49T.

Joerg Mommertz, Chairman and Managing Director, MAN Trucks India, said, ?Our India approach has shaped up well over the years, despite the challenging market conditions. Now, we have increased the pace of responding to market demands and this new dealership is an example of our efforts. The south region is an important market and with this facility, we will be able to improve our reach. I am pleased to welcome onboard Vijai Earthmoving Equipment as our partner and am confident that they will impart the MAN brand experience to all customers.?

K Gomathinayagam, Managing Director, Vijai Earthmoving Equipment said, ?I am happy to start our association with MAN Trucks. It is our conviction that MAN brand can provide the right solutions to stakeholders. I assure customers of the best of support in terms of sales advisory and aftersales services. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with MAN Trucks India.?

The new dealership by Vijai Earthmoving Equipment is the 24th location in the southern region. The facility will provide sales and aftersales support to all customers. Spread over an area of 13,000 sq ft, it is located close to the Chennai-Bengaluru highway. There are three service bays and a lounge where customers/drivers can wait while their vehicles are being serviced.