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Manitowoc appointed SB Siam as the sole authorized dealer for Potain tower cranes in Thailand. Based in Bangkok, SB Siam sells both top-slewing and self-erecting cranes throughout the country. The majority of the cranes are supplied from the Manitowoc factory in Zhangjiagang, China, but others come from the company’s factories in India and Europe.
SB Siam was founded by managing director Somsak Bunchorntavakul, formerly general manager of the construction equipment division at Teo Hong Silom Co Ltd. Teo Hong Silcom was Manitowoc’s previous dealer for Potain in Thailand, representing the brand until 2004. Bunchorntavakul left Teo Hong Silom in 2005 and established SB Siam, which was a sales agent for Potain until becoming a dealer this year.
Somsak Bunchorntavakul said his company was delighted with its appointment as dealer.
“I have been in the tower crane business for over 20 years, and I know Potain tower cranes have the best name in the industry,” he said. “They are very popular with local contractors because of their excellent reliability and the strong customer service provided through Manitowoc Crane Care.”
Some of the biggest contractors in Thailand are using Potain tower cranes, including Bouygues Thai Ltd., Thai Obayashi Corp Ltd., Ritta Co Ltd., and Italthai Industrial Company. Victor Chan, sales director for tower cranes at Manitowoc in Asia (outside China), said having SB Siam represent the Potain brand would strengthen its position in Thailand. “We made this appointment because of SB Siam’s proven relationship with Manitowoc and our Potain brand. The company has an excellent relationship with our customers and provides top level service,” he said. “I have every confidence that the appointment of SB Siam will increase our market share for tower cranes in Thailand.”
SB Siam will offer cranes from Potain’s full product range and will also act as a dealer for Manitowoc Crane Care, supplying the parts, service and technical data offerings available from the customer service brand.
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Victor Chan, sales director for tower cranes at Manitowoc in Asia (outside China) on the left, congratulates SB Siam managing director Somsak Bunchorntavakul on the company’s appointment as the sole authorized dealer for Potain tower cranes in Thailand.
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