FAW Trucks Southern Africa, in partnership with Laubstar Holdings, has officially opened four new dealership locations, reinforcing its commitment to deliver innovative truck solutions to a broader client base.
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The launch events, hosted at Du Preez Prag Venue in Lichtenburg (3S), Lekwena Wildlife Estate in Potchefstroom (3S sub-dealer), as well as Upington (3S) and Kathu (2S), drew a number of key customers from vital sectors, including agriculture, mining, logistics and transporting general goods.
Laubstar Holdings continues to build its reputation as a customer-focused leader in the commercial vehicle industry. With decades of experience and a deep understanding of the Southern African market, Laubstar brings unmatched insight and service to its collaboration with FAW Trucks Southern Africa, it states.
What sets Laubstar Holdings apart is its integrated approach to customer care. Each dealership offers end-to-end support – from personalised sales consultations to expert aftersales service and a robust parts inventory. This ensures that clients experience minimal downtime and maximum reliability throughout their vehicles’ life cycle.
Reytjie Laubscher, Managing Director of Laubstar.
Laubstar’s service teams are equipped with advanced diagnostic tools and backed by FAW Trucks Southern Africa’s technical expertise. This combination enables fast, efficient maintenance and repair services, while the dedicated parts department ensures critical components are always within reach.
The new sales and service dealerships in Potchefstroom and Lichtenburg have been strategically positioned to serve clients operating in high-demand environments. These locations offer convenient access to FAW’s full range of commercial vehicles, while also contributing to local economic development through job creation and skills training.
By expanding its footprint, Laubstar Holdings is not only bringing FAW’s world-class trucks closer to clients but is also reinforcing its role as a catalyst for regional growth.
During the launch events, guests explored FAW’s diverse line-up, including models such as the FAW 4.110FL, 8.140FL-AMT, JK6 15.220FL, JH6 33.460FT AMT, JH6 28.500FT AMT, and JH6 28.550FT AMT.
The partnership between FAW Trucks Southern Africa and Laubstar Holdings is built on shared values of quality, integrity and customer satisfaction. FAW’s global manufacturing excellence, combined with Laubstar’s local market expertise, creates a powerful synergy that benefits businesses across the region, says FAW.
Laubstar’s client base spans a wide spectrum—from large-scale agricultural operations and mining companies to logistics providers and general goods transporters. Each dealership is designed to serve as a hub of expertise, offering solutions that address the unique challenges of every industry.
As FAW Trucks Southern Africa and Laubstar Holdings look to the future, their focus remains on innovation, sustainability and continued growth. Together, they are committed to expanding their product offerings, embracing new technologies and enhancing service delivery to meet the evolving needs of clients across Southern Africa, they both state.
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