The Malaysian bus builder industry reflects the nation’s dedication to engineering and manufacturing. Malaysian bus builders cater to a wide range of needs from local public transit to long distance travel.
Local Coach Builder Thrives in Niche Market
Pioneer Coachbuilders Sdn Bhd (PCSB) General Manager Khaw Soy Ou indicated that the local coach builder market was relatively small, typically ranging between 500 and 1000 units annually, and subjected to seasonal fluctuation. Key players in this industry included Gemilang Coachwork Sdn Bhd, SKS Coachbuilders Sdn Bhd, Terus Maju Service Sdn Bhd (TMS) and PCSB.
“The demand comes mainly from the replacement market, with emerging needs, particularly in tourism, express and city buses,” he explained. “The majority of customers has specific preference concerning chassis brands and coach builders.”
In market competition, he highlighted that it primarily revolved around the dynamics of supply and demand. This was so especially during challenging market conditions such as the pandemic when prices tended to drop as some companies prioritised securing projects to sustain production….
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Pioneer Coachbuilders谈市场趋势和挑战
马来西亚巴士车身制造商行业对我国的巴士设计和制造，贡献良多。大马的巴士车身制造商，满足了国内从本地公共交通到长途旅行的广泛需求。
Pioneer Coachbuilders私人有限公司(PCSB)总经理许瑞有表示，本地巴士车身制造商的市场相对较小，每年的产量介于500至1000辆之间，并且会受到季节性波动的影响。该行业的主要业者包括Gemilang Coachwork 私人有限公司、SKS Coachbuilders 私人有限公司、Terus Maju Service私人有限公司(TMS)及PCSB。
“主要的需求来自替换市场，特别是旅游、长途和城市巴士领域。”他解释说：“大多数客户对巴士底盘的品牌和车身制造商都有特定的偏好。”
他指出，市场的竞争主要受供需情况影响。尤其是在疫情等充满挑战的市场条件下，有些公司为了争取某个项目来维持生产而降低价格。
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