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Welcome to Doosan
Doosan is the world's leading value forklift brand and was launched in 2005 following the purchase of a 51 percent controlling share in Daewoo Heavy Industries & Machinery by Korean construction giant, Doosan.
Since then the company has experienced record growth in the UK and continues to build on its reputation for simple, powerful products designed for the UK and European markets.
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The Open Championship sponsored by Doosan
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New National Accounts Deal
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Doosan signals its intentions to move into the warehouse equipment market, with the purchase of German manufacturer, ATL.
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Doosan’s latest Pro-5 Series forklift are being put through their paces by SCA packaging
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Recently our electric & diesel trucks have been put to use in Iraq, Afghanistan & Sri Lanka.
Doosan trucks have been used by the UN in regions as Beirut, Kosovo, Sudan & the Congo since 1998.
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Crown Partners
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Doosan Acquired Bobcat in late 2007
The Bobcat business, which employs nearly 5,700 people worldwide, collectively generated approximately $2.6 billion in revenues in 2006.
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Written by tbenson
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Tuesday, 11 August 2009 |
Doosan has introduced six new IC engine models to its GX economy range.
Doosan is the only major manufacturer to market two ranges of trucks under a single brand, the higher specification Pro-5 Series and the entry-level GX Range. The dual range approach has contributed to Doosan’s best ever year in the UK and a growing market share across the globe.
The latest models take the total number of trucks in the GX range to ten.
Doosan UK’s general manager Tim Waples believes the 1.5, 1.8 and 2.0 capacity LPG and diesel trucks arrive at the best possible time for the company.
Said Tim: “In the midst of an economic downturn, we know that businesses are keen to keep costs down as they invest to grow and survive. As such, the GX Series is very popular with users that perhaps don’t have as intensive an operation as some of our Pro-5 fleet customers, but still need reliability and performance from a proven machine. We feel that extending the range now makes perfect sense.”
Doosan continues to invest in projects across a spectrum of business sectors. Recently it acquired the German warehouse equipment specialist, ATL, and is busy planning its first major steps into the warehouse market. The company has also begun a project to develop a new hybrid excavator, whilst earlier this year the heavy industries division exported the first Korean designed nuclear reactor. Confidence, said Tim, remains high despite tough market conditions:
“Our business is based on fundamental principles of offering the best value for money in a high quality, reliable machine. It’s an approach that’s allowed us to grow rapidly, making 2008 another record year for Doosan, despite a declining market. It’s therefore gratifying to be able to introduce these models from a position of confidence and strength, and further demonstrating our commitment to future growth.”
Simple to operate, with wide visibility masts, ergonomic operator compartment and robust 2.4 litre LPG or 3.3 litre industrial diesel engines, the GX series aims to combine comfort and reliable performance with simplicity of design.
The GX Series also comes complete with the award-winning operator sensing system to ensure a safer operation. The latest models are available in the UK from April 2009.
Over 90 Doosan models are available in the UK from 1.0 to 5.0 tonnes, electric models and 1.5 to 16.0 tonnes for IC models.
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About Bobcat
In 2007 Doosan acquired the utility equipment business, Bobcat. Bobcat is known all over the world for the compact loader which was invented almost 50 years ago in North Dakota, USA. Today, nearly 1 out of every 2 compact loaders worldwide bears the distinctive Bobcat cathead logo. Click the link to find out more.
About Moxy
In 2008 Doosan acquired the articulated dump truck business, Moxy for $81 million.
Moxy has more than 30 years' experience in the ADT business and has established itself as one of the most innovative and progressive manufacturers from the very beginning. Click the link to find out more.
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