09.07.2009

Potain firms up Thai distribution

Bangkok based SB Siam has been appointed as sole authorised dealer for Potain top-slewing and self-erecting tower cranes in Thailand. The majority of the cranes will be supplied from the Manitowoc plant in Zhangjiagang, China, but some models will also come from the company’s facilities in India and Europe.

SB Siam was founded in 2005 by managing director Somsak Bunchorntavakul, formerly general manager of the construction equipment division of Teo Hong Silom, the previous dealer for Potain in Thailand, representing the brand until 2004. Bunchorntavakul left Teo Hong Silom in 2005 and established SB Siam, becoming a sales agent for Potain shortly thereafter.
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Victor Chan, (L) of Manitowoc congratulates Somsak Bunchorntavakul of SB Siam on the appointment.

Bunchorntavakul said: “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. They are very popular with local contractors because of their excellent reliability and the strong customer service provided through Manitowoc Crane Care.”

Victor Chan, sales director for tower cranes at Manitowoc in Asia, said: “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. I have every confidence that the appointment will increase our market share for tower cranes in Thailand.”