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FAMCO wins International Dealer of the Year award from Volvo Construction Equipment

  • United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 13 - 2008 at 12:27
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FAMCO (Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company), the Al-Futtaim Group's market-leading distributor of Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses, today announced that it has won the 2007 International Dealer of the Year award from Volvo Construction Equipment.

This is the second time in the company's history that FAMCO has won this international award. The award from Volvo ranks FAMCO top out of 60 Volvo Construction Equipment distributors worldwide.

Mr. Paul Floyd, Managing Director of FAMCO and Mr. Arif Chishti, FAMCO's Divisional Manager (Construction Equipment) received the prestigious award from senior management of Volvo Construction Equipment including Tony Helsham, CEO and Scott Hall, Senior Vice President, at Volvo's recent International Dealer Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.

Volvo reviewed many factors from all international distributors, such as excellence in key account management, accomplishment of various key performance indicators including customer satisfaction index, parts and service retention and service absorption, as well as adherence to dealer operating standards.

The award also recognises the continuous investments that FAMCO has made in its business resources, including people, facilities and equipment.

Paul Floyd, FAMCO's Managing Director said:

"We are delighted to receive Volvo Construction Equipment's top award, which clearly recognises all our hard work and commitment to provide world-class products and services to our customers. Our challenge now is to raise the bar still further in the coming years. We recognise the challenges that lie ahead, and realise that we must push on and continue to improve. We remain fully committed to delivering on our promises in 2008. We will continue to set industry benchmarks through innovative initiatives designed to enhance our customers' Volvo ownership experience".


Arif Chishti, Divisional Manager (Construction Equipment) at FAMCO said: "The Construction Equipment Division of FAMCO recorded tremendous growth last year, yet there is no room for complacency. We now need to maintain our position and to further strengthen our performance in the industry, and to continue to provide the best possible customer service levels."

FAMCO has been distributing Volvo Construction Equipment since 1984 and has won many awards including Excellent Customer Support Performance in 2003, 2005 and 2006.
(From left to right) Jonas Gardetun - Vice President Middle East, Tony Helsham - CEO Volvo Construction Equipment AB, Arif Chishti - Divisional Manager Construction Equipment Division FAMCO, Paul Floyd - Managing Director FAMCO and Scott Hall - Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing Volvo Construction Equipment AB at the award ceremony. 
(From left to right) Jonas Gardetun - Vice President Middle East, Tony Helsham - CEO Volvo Construction Equipment AB, Arif Chishti - Divisional Manager Construction Equipment Division FAMCO, Paul Floyd - Managing Director FAMCO and Scott Hall - Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing Volvo Construction Equipment AB at the award ceremony.
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About FAMCO:
FAMCO (Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company) supplies products and services to a diverse range of industries and commercial undertakings covering the transportation, construction, manufacturing, warehousing and marine sectors. FAMCO serves these industries with world-class brands including Volvo Trucks, Volvo Buses, Volvo Construction Equipment, Merlo, Ingersoll-Rand, Linde, Dexion, Yanmar, SDMO, Stanley Proto, Fenner, Bruynzeel, Global, Bott, Stertil, Hart and Nassau.

FAMCO's operations cover the entire UAE, with bases in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and the company's development and success has been based on an in-depth understanding of customer needs and the dedication of its skilled staff.

FAMCO is committed to providing outstanding second-to-none service levels to customers and to maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards at the highest possible levels. Evidence of this is that FAMCO is an ISO 9001:2000 (Quality Standard) and ISO 14001:2004 (Environment Standard) certified company.

In addition, FAMCO continues to receive performance awards from its principals; recently Volvo Trucks, Volvo Construction Equipment, Linde and Dexion have honoured the company with awards for outstanding sales and excellence in after-sales support.

For more information, please contact:

Geoffrey Watson
Head of Corporate Communications
Al-Futtaim Group
Tel: +971 4 228 2101 Ext.214
Fax: +971 4 227 9801

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