SAIPA Diesel Company, originally branded Iran Kaveh, is an Iranian-based manufacturer of trucks and trailers.
Beginnings
The company began operations in 1963 under an exclusive agreement with Mack Trucks to assemble their trucks and various types of trailers. By 1978, the factory was producing a total of 7,512 units.
Since 2000
Environmental standards Beginning in 2000, Iranian truck fleets running on international roads were being stopped at European frontiers due to their non-conformity to European environmental standards. SAIPA Diesel committed itself to helping international transportation companies out of their plight by introducing Volvo FH12 and NH12 trucks.
Updating technology SAIPA Diesel has also taken on the responsibility of updating the Iranian truck fleets.
Present & future At present, SAIPA Diesel's annual production capacity is 20,000 units of different types of trucks and 6,000 units of various types of trailers and truck bodies. Several actions have contributed to the company's current position. Investment and development of production and technology sections. Expanding subsidiary companies. Renovation of the domestic transportation fleets. Establishment of an Integrated Workplace Management System. Introducing state-of-the-art midibuses and minibuses.
Products Truck
Volvo FH Volvo FM Volvo FMX Dongfeng Tianlong Budsun NB8 Budsun Renault Midlum Foton Renault D WIDE 6X2 Dongfeng KX480 Mack R Model
Minibus Mahsun T18, Y21
Superstructures Tripper Firefighting Garbage Compactor Mixer Crane
Previous Renault R Renault B Renault FR1 Renault PR100 Renault R312
See also SAIPA Iranian cars
References
External links Saipa Diesel official site
Saipa Diesel, Dongfeng ink MOU Saipa Diesel Company: Private Company Information - Businessweek