Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corp. and Centro Manufacturing Corp have launched two new commercial vehicle solutions—the Fuso F-resh Ref Van and the Fuso F-lift Crane Truck—to strengthen their presence in the country’s transport and logistics sector.
The unveiling, held at the Sojitz Fuso head office, showcased the deepening partnership between the two companies to provide durable and efficient mobility solutions for Filipino businesses.
The Fuso F-resh Ref Van is a cold-chain solution featuring an upgraded C-Temp cooling system introduced by Centro Nippon Fruehauf Cooltech Inc general manager-Jun Dumlao.
He noted the system’s improved insulation, optimized airflow, and superior temperature retention are designed for the transport of food, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive cargo under Philippine conditions.
The Fuso F-lift Crane Truck integrates lifting technology from Tadano Ltd Japan. Amon Hanaoka of Tadano Ltd Japan, provided a technical presentation, explaining that Tadano’s precision and safety standards make the F-lift a powerful tool for construction firms, utilities, and industrial operators.
Sojitz Fuso Philippines president and chief executive Yosuke Nishi said the launch reflects a shared vision of delivering reliable solutions that help fuel the nation’s economic momentum.
Centro Manufacturing president Raphael Juan underscored the deep collaboration, saying the new trucks are products of careful engineering and a mutual commitment to supporting Filipino entrepreneurs who rely on reliable logistics and lifting capabilities.
The event, which concluded with a viewing of the new units, was attended by Fuso dealers, Centro executives, industry partners and customers.
The decades-long collaboration between Fuso and Centro combines Japanese engineering with Filipino craftsmanship to meet the evolving needs of modern Filipino enterprises.
