Military contractor able to service 16 Mercedes transport trucks simultaneously with high-quality parts, tools.

Kuwait, November 4, 2010 -German parts provider BERNER, one of Europe's leading direct sales companies, has announced that it turned over to a high-security clearance US military contractor the ultimate in automotive workshops, capable of servicing 600 top-of-the-line Mercedes ground logistics trucks.

Upon the logistics contract being awarded by the US military for ground services between Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan, the contractor was in need of ensuring the highest rate of dependability for its logistics vehicles. With the ever-present security concerns on the roadways running across Iraq, logistics companies cannot afford a breakdown, delays in services, or workforce injury, all too likely a possibility using cheap and poor quality parts and tools. BERNER's C-parts, automotive tools and planning services were the natural choice in seeking out dependable, high-quality parts to ensure the contractor's superior Mercedes transport trucks remained in top working order, no matter the mileage accumulated.

With a heavy schedule set for the Mercedes trucks between Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait, the contractor sought high-quality parts to maintain their fleet at their new maintenance workshop. Under a strict time schedule of only three weeks, BERNER was able to provide them with 38 pallets of goods, ranging from power tools, drilling machines and welding equipment to workshop trolleys, workbenches and oil tools, all German made and in line with German quality standards.

Beyond providing top-quality parts, BERNER also provided planning services, enabling the contractor to institute a streamlined, efficient workshop capable of reducing waste time to a minimum and maximizing productivity, achieving the highest sellable time possible and thus higher revenues.

By creating a workshop layout that took into account the placement of all items, from the littlest plugs and electrical outlets to the large compressed air stations, BERNER made it possible for every employee to spend more time working, to work faster, and to ideally execute as many jobs as possible for the client. 'Experts with Passion', BERNER utilized their expertise to arrange 8 workspaces for mechanics with all required items within a position of least wastage, and the contractor can now service a maximum of 16 trucks simultaneously for the US military's logistics needs.

The benefits of choosing a vendor that provides quality parts and services are numerous, and can be witnessed in earnings as the productivity of mechanics rises and the loss of tools is reduced to a minimum. By purchasing quality parts over cheaper, Chinese-manufactured parts, companies are able to reduce costs in the long-run: there are fewer requests for replacement parts, there are fewer work-induced injuries (and the necessary paid sick-leave), and furthermore, BERNER tools are guaranteed for 3 years. 

BERNER can provide clients with all their parts requirements, and as opposed to local companies arranging for parts from different brands manufactured to a range of quality standards from all over the globe, there is a guarantee of German-made quality provided from one vendor. There is also the guarantee that no other parts provider keeps as large a product range in stock, assuring the fastest delivery time, and in the case of the contractor's workshop, the fastest handover time.

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About Berner:
The Combined Berner Group, is a leading European direct sales company in the construction and automotive industry now operating in Kuwait & offering parts and services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as Berner of Kuwait W.L.L. and is led by the German Stefan Moench. Originating from Germany, Berner has been supplying top-quality German-made items to companies in the construction, woodworking, metal works and C-parts services industries for over 50 years. In addition to the newly-launched Kuwait operation, Berner provides items to over twenty countries in Europe, as well as Taiwan and China. A company of "Experts With Passion", Berner offers over 25,000 items covering DIN and standard parts, technical chemical products, tools, workshop equipment, storage and stocking systems, direct assembly systems, drilling technology, diamond cutting technology, dowels and anchor plugs, assembly and insulation systems for heating, sanitary and electrical installations, work-wear and protective clothing and much more.

For more information visit www.berner.com.kw

Media contacts:
Berner
Stefan Moench - General Manager
Tel: +965 24613541-2
Fax: +965 24613540
email: stefan.moench@berner.com.kw

BPG Public Relations
Khaled Al-Ramly - Account Manager - PR
Tel: +965 22411676
Fax: +965 22492644
email: khaled@batespangulf.com

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