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The support and cooperation from the local Perkins distributor, Sime Darby Elco Power Equipment Ltd., has been invaluable and has helped Westinpower, “to sell more than 15,000 Perkins-powered diesel generator sets to global customers,” he added,
Perkins distributors work hard to provide the best service to OEM customers and end users of Perkins engines. Think Global, Act Local defines their outlook and approach.As a global brand, Perkins stands for excellence and reliability in diesel power solutions. Our products are built to the same consistent high standards no matter where they are manufactured. But that’s only part of the story.Local conditions around the world are different; local applications need to be just that: local. Taking a ‘one size fits all’ approach based on what the manufacturer decides to make wouldn’t work. The distributors deliver the Perkins service, protecting the Perkins brand promise and helping you, our customers, to succeed. They build strong relationships with you to make sure they provide consistent support to OEMs and end users.
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With excellent parts availability, our after-sales support delivers professional service levels and competitive response times. Our distributors also provide added value services, for example, extended service contract options.
The new partnership, which will involve a full transfer from the existing provider, will cover service, maintenance and repair for the Group’s light and heavy goods vehicles, as well as cars, plant and ancillary equipment. As we look into the future, Westinpower, Sime Darby Elco Power, and Perkins will continue to cooperate to provide excellent power solutions and services to customers around the world.” Perkins distributors around the world embrace a philosophy of Think Global, Act Local, by working closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other customers to develop the best power solutions for their applications. Their unrivalled experience of diesel engines and knowledge of local operating conditions, including emission standards, are a valuable resource that OEM customers can tap into.With 90 years’ experience of designing, building and servicing power solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Perkins offers an industry-leading choice of world-class engines and options, so you can be confident that we have the right engine platform and can configure it to meet your exact needs. Zenith was selected in a competitive tender based on its overall value, including the ability to provide more overnight servicing, up to 30%, which will minimise downtime and improve availability, so the Group’s vehicles can be available to serve more customers during the day. The size of the Zenith servicing network also closely matches the Group’s nationwide operational footprint. This will improve efficiency, save fuel and reduce carbon emissions in line with the Group’s commitment to reduce the carbon emissions of its fleet by 80% by 2030. 1
HSE & Fleet Director of Travis Perkins plc, Richard Byrne, said: “Following a thorough review, we are excited to work with Zenith, and have found in them a partner that we believe will provide our branches with excellent service and which shares our belief in great customer service, efficiency and sustainability.”This continues with Travis Perkins plc, and I’m confident our technology-led solutions will minimise vehicle downtime, boost vehicle availability, and ultimately help to ensure the company maximises its investment in its large commercial fleet.”
