SINGAPORE, Feb. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai
International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the
"Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines for
on- and off-road applications in China through its main operating subsidiary,
Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), announced that
321 units of Xiamen Kinglong buses have been purchased by the Saudi
Arabia Public Transport Company (SAPTCO) for use in Mecca. These municipal buses are all powered
by GYMCL's YC6MK380 and YC6L280 heavy-duty engines. Prior to this
order, in 2013 and 2015, a total of approximately 1,800 engines
supplied by GYMCL were assembled in Xiamen Kinglong's buses which
were exported to Saudi Arabia.
GYMCL's engines are used in over 90% of buses in Saudi Arabia. Mecca, as the world's holiest site in Islam,
receives millions of people on pilgrimage every year creating a
daunting challenge for the city's transportation system. Safe and
reliable mass transit is hence a high priority for the city
authorities.
The model YC6MK380 is a turbocharged, 6-cylinder diesel engine
with a 10.34-liter displacement. The model YC6L280 is a compact,
light-weight turbocharged, 6-cylinder diesel engine with an
8.42-liter displacement.
Mr. Weng Ming Hoh, President of China Yuchai, commented,
"International markets are an important growth area for us and
GYMCL was one of the earliest Chinese engine manufacturers to
address the needs of the Saudi
Arabia bus market. Our engines' reliability, pricing and
proven operating performance combined with our extensive service
network in the Middle East, has
made us the preferred bus engine supplier in the
region."
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 2016, GYMCL sold 320,424 engines and is
recognized as a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines in
China. For more information,
please visit http://www.cyilimited.com.
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