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Whitford takes the helm as Isuzu sails into new markets

In an important step towards increasing its presence in diesel engines beyond commercial vehicles and heavy duty trucks, Isuzu Australia

In an important step towards increasing its presence in diesel engines beyond commercial vehicles and heavy duty trucks, Isuzu Australia Limited has appointed Dean Whitford to the newly created position of Industrial and Marine Engines Manager.

With over 10 years’ Isuzu Trucks experience, most recently in the role of Parts Sales Manager, Whitford’s comprehensive understanding of diesel engine technology stands him in good stead to confidently lead Isuzu into these new Australian markets.

As a leader in diesel engine technology, Isuzu’s industrial and marine products share the company’s legendary commitment to reliability and strong performance, that the commercial and truck diesel engines are renowned for; and not surprisingly the new range of engines has been designed by Isuzu to meet the future emission standards required for Tier 3 compliance, thus ensuring maximum flexibility of application.

Isuzu’s industrial engine line-up starts with a two cylinder, 14 hp engine and extends to a six cylinder, 244 hp engine. Engines will be offered with power pack options ensuring easy adaptation to the broad variety of industrial applications the market demands.

The marine range starts with a four cylinder turbo charged engine producing 128 hp and extends to six cylinder units with horsepower figures topping 700 hp, making them ideal for both pleasure and work boat applications.

Whitford says he is pleased about the new role and the opportunities and challenges awaiting him.

“Isuzu’s reputation is currently in the truck market and therefore we’ll have to earn our stripes as we will be competing in less familiar territory against some well established players.”

“However research tells us the needs of these seemingly very different markets are almost identical; they want reliability, durability, commitment to service and support, and overall value for money – I am confident that Isuzu Industrial and Marine engines will deliver this and more.”

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