SINGAPORE, Jan. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai
International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the
"Company"), announced today that its main operating subsidiary,
Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), has won a
competitive bid for the supply of 1,237 engines to power buses for
the Lhasa Public Transportation Corporation.
The order includes 648 buses by Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co., Ltd.,
270 buses by Suzhou Jinlong Bus Co. Ltd., 164 buses by Xiamen
Golden Dragon Bus Co. Ltd, and 155 buses by Foton Auv Bus Co., Ltd.
Each bus is equipped with either GYMCL's YC4G or YC4S light-duty
diesel engines. These buses are expected to arrive in Lhasa by
March 2016 to service the upcoming
peak tourist season.
Recently, seven buses equipped with GYMCL engines passed the
reliability test in the challenging terrain of the Tibet Autonomous
Region earning the stamp of approval from the Ministry of
Transport.
In a separate order, one division of the People's Armed Police
in the Tibet Autonomous Region ordered 29 buses equipped with GYMCL
engines. These buses are scheduled to arrive in Lhasa at the
beginning of 2016.
Weng Ming Hoh, President of China
Yuchai, commented, "Our engines have jumpstarted the next
generation of buses for use in the highland region of China. We continue to expand our market share
in that segment thanks to our high quality engines, widespread
service network and in-house parts inventory."
About China Yuchai International
China Yuchai International Limited, through its subsidiary,
Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), engages in the
manufacture, assembly, and sale of a wide variety of light-,
medium- and heavy-duty engines for trucks, buses, passenger
vehicles, construction equipment, marine and agriculture
applications in China. GYMCL also
produces diesel power generators. The engines produced by GYMCL
range from diesel to natural gas and hybrid engines. Through its
regional sales offices and authorized customer service centers, the
Company distributes its engines directly to auto OEMs and retailers
and provides maintenance and retrofitting services throughout
China. Founded in 1951, GYMCL has
established a reputable brand name, strong research and development
team and significant market share in China with high-quality products and reliable
after-sales support. In 2014, GYMCL sold 483,825 engines and is
recognized as a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines in
China. For more information,
please visit http://www.cyilimited.com.
For more information, please contact:
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Grayling
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Email: cyd@grayling.com
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