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Short lead times boosting 'strong demand' for Jost
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VEHICLE COUPLING and landing leg specialst Jost, which restructured its management team before the CV Show, has revealed demand for its commercial vehicle products is on the rise across the globe.
Sales and marketing director Mike Johnson, who was regional sales manager before the restructure, says that while demand in the US is a bit slow, the rest of its markets are buoyant.
Our success is based on giving customers goad value for money and providing good-quality products."
Johnson adds that the ability of Jost's German factory to supply parts quickly, along with the manufacturer's lack of long lead times in comparison to its competitors, are helping this growth in the market.
"Our factories in Germany and around the world are operating at full capacity and demand is certainly strong, but we do not have long lead times." To try to address the growing demand for trailer components and ensure its lead times do not increase, Jost is building a plant in Poland, which it expects to be operational by the end of the year.