INDUSTRY GIANTS Partnership between Foton, J&T Express drives economy
FOTON offers a Thunder MT pick-up as a token of its appreciation to J&T Express. | photographs courtesy of Foton
Early last week, Foton Motor Philippines turned over the 1,000th unit to J&T Express, highlighting their partnership that began four years ago.
It was pact between two giants of the industry whose every step generate effect on the economy.
So Foton chairman Rommel Sytin was right when he said they're "not here only to sell trucks," to the logistics powerhouse.
ROMMEL Sytin, Foton Motor Philippines chairman, says the turnover of 1,000th unit carries significance for both companies.
They're in it together to power up several of the country's business sectors.
"It's very momentous for us," said Sytin during the simple rites held at Foton's sprawling Clark factory.
"This is beyond the 1,000 units. We are not looking at this only to sell truck at J&T, this cooperation has brought a lot of mileage also for our brand and also brings a lot to of J&T."
SOME 20 units of Foton Tornadoes that are part of the last batch of deliveries to J&T Express.
The ceremony, witnessed by select members of the media including Daily Tribune's Blast, was graced by J&T Express officials including vice president Zoe Chi.
Sytin also unveiled the company's token of appreciation to J&T in the form of a brand new Foton Thunder pick-up.
"Today, J&T is already the leader in the logistics business in the Philippines, and we are proud to be part of that," Sytin said.