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16 4.9 to 4.14.2018 Balance S ales of road implements grew, in the first quarter, driven by the high in the truck sector, informed the Anfir, which brings together the manufacturing companies, on Monday, 9: the amount of 17 thousand 581 units, expansion of 53.28% in comparison with the performance during the same period last year. Although the 2017 market represents a low base of comparison, the industry “celebrated the positive scenario after a troubled year in which there were changes in the structures of several companies, such as the closing of shifts and layoffs”, the statement said. However, with the expectation of a new super harvest and the consequent demand heated by trucks, the implements industry has breathed again - Randon, one of the largest companies in the sector, has announced the start-up of a plant in Araraquara, São Paulo, to meet the demand of the sugar cane industry. Sales of trailers and semi-trailers increased 76.7% in the quarter compared to the volume sold in the same period last year, reaching 8 thousand 670 units. Of this total 2 thousand 171 units were dry cargo and bulk carriers that will be used to dispose of agricultural production, which represents a 91% increase in sales in the quarter compared to the previous period. Sales of chassis bodies performed equally well, according to Anfir: 8 thousand 911 units were sold as of March, up 35.73%. Refrigerated trucks accounted for most of these sales, reaching 4 thousand 315 units, 51.7% more than the volume sold in the same quarter of 2017. But in exports, the scenario continues to fall: 346 implements were shipped in the quarter, 31.8% less than those of the same period last year. Growing sale of implements Bruno de Oliveira | bruno@autodata.com.br AutoData News Agency Weekly Edition is produced by AutoData Editora Ltda . Rua Pascal, 1693 Campo Belo - São Paulo SP Brazil CEP 04719-001 Phone +55 11 5189 8900 . Translation: Allex Chies. Graphic Project/Art: Romeu Bassi Neto. Associated Team: Bruno de Oliveira, Leandro Alves, Márcio Stéfani. Responsible Journalist: Vicente Alessi, filho MS SJPESP 4 874. Editorial agreements: Tiempo Motor (Argentina) and Flash de Motor (Venezuela). The copying and/or distribution without previous permission are strictly forbidden.