The construction machinery and commercial vehicle supplier FAMCO has announced that it will start operations in Bahrain on January 20.

The launch event will take place at the Ritz Carlton in Manama and be headlined by Volvo Construction Equipment, the main brand distributed by FAMCO, the company said.

FAMCO plans to supply top brands to customers in Bahrain, including SDLG construction equipment, Merlo telescopic handlers, Hartl crushers and screeners, Dexion industrial storage systems, Hart industrial doors, Steril warehouse docks, Nassau sectional doors and BP side loaders and forklifts.

Commenting on the expansion, Paul Floyd, senior managing director at the FAMCO Group, said: “This is yet another milestone in our business expansion across the Middle East. Bahrain is a key market known for quality construction and infrastructure projects. Thanks to our new facility and highly qualified team, we very much look forward to playing a part in building the country through our contractor client base.”

Mike Fritz, general manager at FAMCO Bahrain, Oman and Qatar commented: “FAMCO is renowned for its customer support which is a key differentiator. We look forward to the opportunity of bringing our proven standards to the Bahraini market.”