THE FAW STORY
FAW South Africa
FAW first established a presence in South Africa in 1994, becoming a local frontrunner in this highly competitive vehicle industry. Our local founder and successful businessman, Richard H. Leiter, recognised the inherent value in Chinese brand trucks. Realising that the FAW brand was based on a unique level of durability and longevity unrivalled by other Asian brands. The FAW SA brand and its acclaimed products have been in South Africa for more than 25 years, and has firmly entrenched itself in the local transport industry landscape. Since FAW first established a local presence in South Africa it has grown from very humble beginnings to a multimillion Rand undertaking.
One of the first units sold in South Africa is still running today and carries the original name – Jiefang – and has clocked over 1,5 million kilometres – unmatched proof of the FAW brand’s durability. FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA (PTY) Ltd is committed to offering vehicles, which are engineered, developed and rigorously tested to meet the harsh operating conditions in Africa.