UN opts for Shantui machinery

Construction machines from Shantui are now being supplied to the United Nations (UN), for use in Africa. The machines are being used by UN peace-keeping forces in Africa, having passed the stringent testing and performance requirements of the UN for harsh road condition use and special applications. The deal came following the necessary procurement certification from the UN. Shantui’s supply deal is for machines including military-level bulldozers, wheeled loaders and road machinery.
December 3, 2012 Read time: 1 min

Construction machines from Shantui are now being supplied to the United Nations (UN), for use in Africa.

The machines are being used by 3447 UN peace-keeping forces in Africa, having passed the stringent testing and performance requirements of the UN for harsh road condition use and special applications. The deal came following the necessary procurement certification from the UN.

1171 Shantui’s supply deal is for machines including military-level bulldozers, wheeled loaders and road machinery.
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