Capital Equipment News December 2021

The Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa team at a recent media briefing outlining the new business structure.

A significant investment of up to R1-billion, explains Peter Kendzorra, executive director and CFO of DTBSA, has been made available to roll out the new business structure and to ensure continu- ity in operation, adequate resources and suitable working infrastructure for the DTBSA business. The new set-up will comprise Sales and Marketing, Customer Service & Parts (CSP), Own Retail and Manufacturing Plant, as well as value-added services, which include TruckStore, FleetBoard, Mercedes-Benz Uptime, Service24h, TruckParts and FUSO Value Parts (FVP). The company will leverage its strong network across the region to further grow its business and provide unparalleled aftermarket support to customers oper- ating in the region. Through its regional network of 39 dealerships, DTBSA has a strong support footprint in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Eswathini, Mozam- bique, Namibia, Malawi and Lesotho. Heralding a new dawn According to Dietz, the separation of Daimler AG into two separate companies heralds a new dawn for DTBSA, allowing for full entrepreneurial freedom and ultimate customer dedication, while unlocking full potential for the company.

Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa has announced a new business structure following the separation of the global entity

With effect from December 1, 2021, Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa will transition into a 100% dedicated commercial vehicle business with customers at the core

Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa invests up to R1-billion into the new setup

As part of the new structure, Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa will for the first time have a dedicated captive finance and mobility service business – Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa

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