Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation and Centro Manufacturing Corporation celebrated another milestone in their long-standing partnership with the launch of two innovative commercial vehicle solutions—the Fuso F-resh Ref Van and the Fuso F-lift Crane Truck. The event, held at the Sojitz Fuso Head Office, brought together Fuso dealers, Centro executives, industry partners, customers, and friends who gathered to witness the strengthening of one of the country’s most trusted collaborations in the transport and logistics sector.
The ceremony opened with warm welcome remarks from Mr. Yosuke Nishi, President and CEO of Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation. He emphasized that the partnership between Fuso and Centro continues to raise the bar for quality, reliability, and innovation in the Philippine commercial vehicle market. Mr. Nishi highlighted that the launch of the F-resh and the F-lift reflects a shared vision of delivering durable and efficient mobility solutions that empower Filipino businesses and help fuel the nation’s economic momentum.
Representing Centro Manufacturing Corporation, Raphael Juan, its President, delivered an inspiring message underscoring the deep collaboration between the two companies. He spoke about how the partnership has consistently produced world-class truck bodies that complement Fuso’s engineering excellence. Juan noted that the F-resh Ref Van and F-lift Crane Truck are products of careful engineering, rigorous quality standards, and a mutual commitment to supporting Filipino entrepreneurs who depend on reliable logistics, cold-chain, and lifting capabilities in their daily operations.
A key highlight was the technical presentation led by Mr. Amon Hanaoka of Tadano Ltd. Japan, who discussed the Tadano crane system integrated into the new Fuso F-lift unit. He explained how Tadano’s globally renowned precision, safety, and lifting technology make the F-lift a powerful solution for construction firms, utilities, and industrial operators. Hanaoka expressed Tadano’s enthusiasm in supporting the expanding partnership between Fuso and Centro by supplying equipment that meets world-class standards of performance and reliability.
Adding depth to the launch program, Jun Dumlao, General Manager of Centro Nippon Fruehauf Cooltech Inc., introduced the upgraded C-Temp cooling system designed specifically for the Fuso F-resh Ref Van. He detailed how the improved insulation, optimized airflow, and superior temperature retention system ensure dependable cold-chain mobility for food, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive cargo. Dumlao emphasized that this new system reflects Centro Cooltech’s mission of delivering advanced, efficient, and reliable cooling solutions crafted for Philippine conditions.
Throughout the event, the strong partnership between Sojitz Fuso Philippines and Centro Manufacturing Corporation remained at the center of the celebration. Their collaboration—strengthened over decades—continues to produce commercial vehicle solutions engineered to serve the evolving needs of modern Filipino enterprises. From cold-chain logistics to lifting operations, the F-resh and F-lift demonstrate how two industry leaders can combine Japanese engineering excellence with world-class Filipino craftsmanship.
The launch concluded with a walk-around viewing of the newly unveiled units, allowing guests to closely examine the innovation and quality behind each product. As Fuso and Centro embark on this next chapter of their partnership, both companies reaffirm their shared commitment to driving progress in the Philippine logistics and transport landscape—one reliable vehicle at a time.
