11/04/2005

BIE ( Malta ) Ltd's vision is to expand the sales network throughout Europe . With this objective in mind a dealership agreement was struck with Italy's established and experienced key players in the bus industry.

Mr Sergio MazzaLupi, and Mr Stefano Del Rosso from Bracci Srl have come together to form King Long Italia Srl which was specifically set up to promote and sell King Long buses in the Italian Region. King Long Italia Srl Head Quarters would be opened shortly at Ascoli Piccino with 10,000 square meters available to receive and service King Long buses. The administration shall be led by King Long Italia President Mr Sergio Mazza Lupi with assistance from Vice president Mrs Suzanne Cassar Dimech. The Marketing function shall be carried out by Mr Stefano Del Rosso whereas Sales deals with agents shall be entrusted to Mr Angelo Pascucci. Mr Alfio Bracci shall lead the technical arm.

On April 17 th 2005, a Sicilian delegation shall head off to China to finalize King Long Italia's first secured orders.

It is expected that King Long Buses will meet the discerning demands of Italian Dealers and Operators which shall be reassured with an after sales service network in place to cater for reliable and timely support.