Arusha which fabricates special elongated Safari cars
known as 'War Buses' is now exporting the vehicles to as far as South
Africa and Europe.
The Arusha-based factory, Hanspaul Automechs Limited which fabricates specially designed ‘Safari’ vehicles, is now selling its products, popularly known as ‘War Buses’ also to neighbouring countries of Kenya, South-Africa and European. While other countries buy them for tourism, European states need the 'War buses' for military purposes.
Vice President, Dr Mohamed Gharib Bilal recently presented the company with two ‘Presidential Manufacturer of the Year’ awards, issued annually by the Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI), this being the first time that Hanspaul won the accolade.
The Arusha-based factory, Hanspaul Automechs Limited which fabricates specially designed ‘Safari’ vehicles, is now selling its products, popularly known as ‘War Buses’ also to neighbouring countries of Kenya, South-Africa and European. While other countries buy them for tourism, European states need the 'War buses' for military purposes.
Vice President, Dr Mohamed Gharib Bilal recently presented the company with two ‘Presidential Manufacturer of the Year’ awards, issued annually by the Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI), this being the first time that Hanspaul won the accolade.
Arusha is now selling cars abroad:* Mr Satbir Hanspaul, stands in front of
the ‘War Bus’ models of Winnebago vehicles that his company builds in Njiro and now exports to
overseas markets. The firm won the Presidential Manufacturing Award issued by CTI this year
Speaking at his office in Njiro, Group Managing
Director, Mr Satbir Hanspaul expressed gratitude to the CTI and the
government of Tanzania for recognizing efforts of his company.
Hanspaul Automech Limited, which manufactures the war buses won in the ‘Metal and Metal Works’ category while its sister company, Hanspaul & Sons Limited scooped the award in ‘Building and Construction’ category.
“Many people will not believe that countries that have car-making factories such as South Africa and those in Europe are now being compelled to buy vehicles from Tanzania,” said Mr Satbir.
He explained that, the specially designed ‘War Bus’ structures remained to be Tanzanian innovation which other countries find interesting that is why they keep ordering the safari trucks from Arusha.
“And to make sure that some clever persons out there do not imitate the fabrications, we change the designs and specifications every two or three months so that whatever comes out of our factory lines remains innovative, fresh and out of reach,” boasted the HAL company director.
Previously Toyota Motors Company of Japan recognized Hanspaul Automechs Limited (HAL) as preferred Conversion Company permitted to build the so-called ‘war buses’ Winnebago models on top of its Land-Cruiser hardbody 70 series chassis.
The elongated safari vehicles whose idea was hatched in Arusha have now become an international sensation such that many countries have started ordering them from Tanzania.
While Kenya, Uganda and South Africa import the ‘War Buses’ from Arusha to use as their Safari vehicles to ferry tourists into National Parks, overseas countries are reportedly buying the specially designed trucks to be used by armed forces there.
Depending of preference, Hanspaul Automechs, which operates from the Industrial Area of Themi Hills (Njiro), manufacture the ‘war buses’ on Toyota, Nissan and Land-Rover frames. The works are done with specially automated robotic machines inside the factory lines that look like any other vehicle manufacturing set up in Japan.
Group Chief Executive, Mr Kamaljit Hanspaul who founded the company explained that the key to its success was the firm’s adherence to quality and dedication to innovations.
Hanspaul Automech Limited, which manufactures the war buses won in the ‘Metal and Metal Works’ category while its sister company, Hanspaul & Sons Limited scooped the award in ‘Building and Construction’ category.
“Many people will not believe that countries that have car-making factories such as South Africa and those in Europe are now being compelled to buy vehicles from Tanzania,” said Mr Satbir.
He explained that, the specially designed ‘War Bus’ structures remained to be Tanzanian innovation which other countries find interesting that is why they keep ordering the safari trucks from Arusha.
“And to make sure that some clever persons out there do not imitate the fabrications, we change the designs and specifications every two or three months so that whatever comes out of our factory lines remains innovative, fresh and out of reach,” boasted the HAL company director.
Previously Toyota Motors Company of Japan recognized Hanspaul Automechs Limited (HAL) as preferred Conversion Company permitted to build the so-called ‘war buses’ Winnebago models on top of its Land-Cruiser hardbody 70 series chassis.
The elongated safari vehicles whose idea was hatched in Arusha have now become an international sensation such that many countries have started ordering them from Tanzania.
While Kenya, Uganda and South Africa import the ‘War Buses’ from Arusha to use as their Safari vehicles to ferry tourists into National Parks, overseas countries are reportedly buying the specially designed trucks to be used by armed forces there.
Depending of preference, Hanspaul Automechs, which operates from the Industrial Area of Themi Hills (Njiro), manufacture the ‘war buses’ on Toyota, Nissan and Land-Rover frames. The works are done with specially automated robotic machines inside the factory lines that look like any other vehicle manufacturing set up in Japan.
Group Chief Executive, Mr Kamaljit Hanspaul who founded the company explained that the key to its success was the firm’s adherence to quality and dedication to innovations.
HAL assembly lines can produce between 30 and 35
‘war buses’ in a month but the factory manufactures the Winnebago
models by order. “Our market is highly dependent on the tourism
industry but this year 2015 has started slowly due to the industry
slump,” stated Mr Hanspaul.
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