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04-12-2006 On
the Ankai Big Family Social Gathering, what expressed the journalists most was
the close relationship between EvoBus company, German DaimlerChrysler AG and Ankai
Coaches. When
talking about the feeling of the cooperation, Frey told the journalists that in
1995 he came to Heifei for the first time. Now, he looked back and found that
the progress was the world's first. "What is worth mentioning is Ankai Coaches.
In these ten years, they learned a lot of things. If, at the first stage of cooperation,
they were pupils, they now have made great progress." He
thought the reason of Ankai's progress lied in its unique advantages. That is,
it cooperated with the coach company who owned the most advanced technology. On
this basis, Ankai Coaches creatively applies heavy-load technology in travel bus
and city bus and has made great achievements."From the propaganda film we
can see that the coach independently researched and developed by Ankai are very
beautiful. I believe that they will be successful", he said to the journalists. Frey
was very satisfied with the achievements of Ankai in Chinese market. He said,
"SETRA brand runs very well in China. Till now, the total sales of Setra
in China have exceeded 1500, as we can see." He stressed,"we will maintain
the brand competition in Chinese market. We will reinforce our cooperation with
Ankai Coaches in the future and boost the development of Setra brand in Chinese
market." In
other words, in Chinese market, EvoBus company looks for a long term strategic
business partner: EVOBUS is responsible for the technological support while Ankai
has the obligation to expand the market. "As long as we cooperate, we will
have great chance." Frey believes "Of course we will face challenges.
However, what is important for the cooperative parties is that Setra has the opportunity
to apply the latest engine technology of DaimlerChrysler. We will bring the latest
engine technology to Ankai Coaches whenever necessary." When
concluding the cooperation of the two parties, Yang yaping used the words of "very
pleasant". "Though we have different ideas, we will finally understand
each other by exchange and communication. Understanding results in trust and trust
introduces cooperation. In this process, the foreign party is enhancing its understanding
of the Chinese market. This is the foundation of our cooperation." Yang
Yaping confessed that the German party didn't understand us when we first decided
to expand our product line. They thought Setra was a brand reflecting honor and
luxury. There was no need to develop low and medium class coach. However, in our
opinion, owning only high-grade coach is not enough. In that case, the manufacturer
will be restricted and will soon be defeated by the competition in the auto market.¡±
In the process of cooperation, the German party realized Ankai's assiduous effort.
Finally, they reached an agreement: Setra will have a better future if Ankai digestively
absorbs German technology and develops more levels products that suit the Chinese
market." To
react to the recently rumor of "EVOBUS company will change its partner in
Chinese market", Yang Yaping said, these enterprises were just speaking on
hearsay evidence. It is just a commercial speculation. "What I want to reiterate
is that EVOBUS company is a loyal friend of Ankai, and we will treasure the precious
cooperation opportunity", he said
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