I'll supply the truck, you supply the parts

Building African infrastructure feeds demand for heavy vehicles to the benefit of one international partnership, Xing Zhigang and Li Jiabao report from Johannesburg

A South African truck assembler backed by Chinese parts suppliers said it is committed to building vehicles ideal for use on Africa's toughest terrain. The company also said it is seeking to reinforce its brand image on the continent with a variety of new products.

"The customers have accepted the quality of our products. It's the brand that needs to be reinforced," said Alan Parry of Ever Star Industries (Pty) Ltd in an interview at the company's office in Centurion, between Pretoria and Midrand, Johannesburg.