Dedeman Camioane opens 3.2m-euro auto centre in Bacau

Renault commercial vehicle dealer Dedeman Camioane has opened a new centre in Bacau, which covers 3,000 square metres, with investments worth 3.2 million euros, the company announced. The complex, which is located on a 26,000 square metre plot of land, comprises of a service facility, a non-stop support centre, a spare parts warehouse, a car wash and an 8,000 square metre car park. According to the data from the Automotive Manufacturers and Importers Association, the sales of Renault trucks on the domestic market amounted to 2,105 units last year, compared with 609 units in 2005. Dedeman Camioane is part of the Dedeman group controlled by Adrian and Dragos Paval. The group comprises Dedeman SRL, a DIY centre operator, Dedeman Automobile, Dacia Renault Nissan dealer and Dedeman Camioane, Renault Trucks dealer. The company expects turnover to increase 30% this year from the 120 million euros in 2006. The construction supplies distributor Dedeman has recently increased its share capital by 12 million euros (40 million RON) by the inclusion of reserves, in order to develop its business.