Domasco makes delivery of Volvo trucks

Domasco, the authorised distributor in Qatar for Volvo and other leading international brands, has delivered its first Volvo’s FMX400 8x4R-I Transit Mixers to United Readymix. The all-new Volvo FMX was launched in the GCC region in 2014 and is the latest of the Volvo FMX construction trucks that are “packed with innovative solutions,” according to a statement.The Volvo FMX engine delivers the required power for challenging work environments such as construction sites. Volvo FMX trucks have the highest ground clearance within the category and a robust suspension system that combine to guarantee maximum productivity in the most extreme surface conditions, the statement points out.Designed to provide a comfortable workspace and convenient drive, the Volvo FMX has a robust bumper, an advanced steering, a newly designed comfortable rear and an ergonomic cabin that has a tough exterior, the statement adds.The highlights of the Volvo FMX trucks include a gross vehicle weight of 44 tonnes; 400hp, six in-line cylinders, Euro III engine; I-shift gearbox; 330li diesel tank; and a 10cu m IMER Transit Mixer.Faisal Sharif, managing director of Domasco, said: “We are proud to have delivered the first five Volvo FMX400 8x4R-I to United Readymix. We are engaged in some of the most demanding construction projects in Qatar and our solution will help their operations immensely as safety is in the DNA of Volvo. It is of paramount importance to United Readymix and is enforced with stringent measures across their worksites.”Elias Sfeir, general manager of United Readymix, said: “United Readymix is a successful partnership between developer UDC and renowned international contractor BESIC/Six Construct, which holds a leadership position in the market. We decided that the Volvo FMX400 8x4R would be a perfect match for our requirements, both in terms of engineering and the values that Volvo stands for.”Mohamed Majeed, sales and marketing manager for Volvo trucks at Domasco, said: “The Volvo FMX is developed to make driving in construction applications easier and safer and United Readymix are delighted at their newly acquired fleet of five Volvo FMX400 8x4R-I.”Islam El Wardany, assistant sales manager for Volvo trucks at Domasco, said: “Volvo FMX has a lot of features that will please both the driver and the owner. It is what a real construction truck should be like.”The Volvo FMX series has features built in for economical operations.