The CEO of Sany’s qualified dealer for Saudi Arabia –Al Jomaih Heavy Equipment and Agriculture– Sheikh Abudullah, along with his general manager of the heavy industry department, and his family successor have toured key Sany design and manufacturing sites in China.

Abudullah was met by the president of Sany Heavy Industry,  Xiang Wenbo for discussion of developing Sany’s market postion and prospect in Saudi and surrounding regions, and deepening cooperation with each other.

Xiang, on behalf of Sany, showed warm welcome toward Abudullah’s arrival, expressed heartfelt thanks for the contribution Al Jomaih made in assisting Sany to expand the Middle East market and granted the Dealer Authorization Plate to Abudullah.

Abudullah conveyed that he was totally attracted and impressed by Sany’s excellent brand image, modern manufacturing facilities, and high proportion R&D input, according to the Sany media release.

Abudullah also said that China and Saudi has a long history of trade and communication and the Silk Road in ancient times was the ties between two peoples. He believed that Sany and Al Jomaih can cooperate closely to become the model of Sino-Saudi enterprise cooperation which will pave the Silk Road in modern times.

Sales rise in Qatar

Meanwhile Sany has seen rising sales in Qatar, as a result of the growing construction activity. At Project Qatar it had a number of new machines on display, in co-operation with its local dealer Al Maysan.

Elie Andraos, general manager of Al Maysan said it was an opportunity for construction companies to see what is on offer.

“Being the destination for the leading construction companies, Project Qatar is one of the key events where industry specialists meet. Our participation gives us the opportunity to display Sany products and meet buyers and contractors from Qatar and the surrounding region.”

Demand for excavators in Qatar has risen more than 50% in 2014, compared with the previous year, said a representative of the China-based manufacturer.

David Xu, chief representative of Sany in the Emir of Qatar said: “The Qatari market has picked up since 2014, and the market for excavators has jumped up for more than 50% comparing with 2013. We have sold more equipment in early 2014 compared to same period last year and there’s a bright future for Sany Qatar.”

Maysan has already provided Sany products to a number of key construction projects in Qatar with the aim of supporting and contributing to the economic growth and development of Qatar, said Xu.