06 December 2009


MUSCAT -- At a brief ceremony held recently, Shaikh Mohammed Saud Bahwan - Chairman, Saud Bahwan Group received the certificate of compliance to the rigorous and latest Standard of ISO 9001:2008 from Eric Landgren, Executive Director, Intertek Systems Certification - Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Saud Bahwan Automotive LLC - Toyota Division is amongst the first automotive companies in the world to get this valued certification for the scope covering the operations involving purchase, storage, distribution, sale, spare parts and service of vehicles from Toyota, Lexus and Daihatsu and Toyota Industrial Equipment across 48 locations in the Sultanate of Oman.

"It's a great privilege to be awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2008 certification," said Shaikh Mohammed Saud Bahwan. "At Saud Bahwan Automotive, customer care is always the first priority. While SBA has been an ISO 9000 certified company since 1998, the latest ISO 9001:2008 certification recognises our high quality systems and success in giving the best for our customers," he underlined.

"On this occasion, I would like to reiterate our commitment to continue to deliver the highest standards in Customer Care in the days ahead," he added. The emphasis on Customer Satisfaction is evident in every facet of the operation at Saud Bahwan Automotive. The company's policy of putting "Customers First" has enabled it to deliver a whole new customer purchase and ownership experience.

The active involvement of the company's highly motivated manpower has also played a significant role in ensuring total customer satisfaction - and so has the company's highly effective and efficient Quality Management System. Picture shows Shaikh Mohammed Saud Bahwan, Chairman, Saud Bahwan Group receiving the prestigious certification from Eric Landgren, Executive Director, Intertek Systems Certification - Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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