Jumbo Steel Mills has invested Sh400 million in new trucks to revamp its transport fleet. The company bought 82 trucks from Isuzu East Africa and opened a new factory on the Kisumu-Kericho road, manufacturing PVC water tanks and mattresses. The purchase of the trucks by Jumbo Steel Mills reaffirmed Isuzu's position as the leading vehicle brand in Kenya. The facility, which sits on 27 acres with warehouses covering 400,000 square feet, employs more than 800 workers directly and indirectly.
The company manufactures various kinds of steel products such as rebars, MS sections, wire products, and hollow sections used in the construction industry. As part of their diversification strategy, they have invested over $17 million in this state-of-the-art facility. The facility will produce mattresses of various kinds, such as pocket spring mattresses, bonnet spring mattresses, and traditional mattresses used for schools.
The tanks and mattresses will be distributed across Kenya, the lake region, and neighboring EAC member countries. Isuzu EA aftersales director Julius Mwangi pledged maintenance and service support for the fleet through the 55 authorised Isuzu service centers across Kenya. Isuzu East Africa chairman Hiroshi Hisatomi said they will continue to invest in manufacturing. In 2022, Isuzu Motors will be marking its fifth year in Kenya since taking up the business from General Motors in 2017.
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