SPECIALIST LORRY MANUFACTURER IN JAPAN PROFITS FROM COLOURFUL CUSTOM PAINT SERVICE

  The production line at UD Trucks headquarters in Ageo, just north of Tokyo, is – at first sight - much like any other auto-making plant but look closer and the company’s original and vibrant coatings system sets this company apart. One after another, truck cabs are shuttled by dollies and carriers through the various assembly stages, most painted the snowiest of whites, then, there is a yellow model with purple fan-like trimmings, graceful arcs emanating from the maker’s badge above the grille. Another is green, white and red – like a horizontal ...


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