Exhibitors

 

Western Star Trucks Australia

Western Star Trucks were first introduced into Australia in 1983, with its main assembly line located in Brisbane. Business interests associated with the owner of Western Star Trucks Australia acquired the North American parent company in 1991, successfully floating the company on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 1994. In 2000, the North American company was purchased by Daimler Chrysler with the Australian division remaining Australian owned.

In the 40 years since Western Star was unveiled in North America, the versatility and integrity of the product and the company hasn´t changed. It has successfully competed in such diverse markets as the oil fields of the Middle East, the tough military requirements of Kuwait, the mountains of Indonesia and the rugged Australian outback. Western Star Trucks are proud of a reputation for building world-class heavy-duty trucks, which are custom crafted and highly dependable.

WSTA employs 200 people with a varied and diverse range of skills all gathered for one purpose, the sale and after sale support of Western Star truck products. Sales and after sales service is provided throughout the country via 65 separate dealer outlets, each dedicated to the products longevity in the Australian marketplace. WSTA also have dealer representation in New Zealand, Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Western Star Trucks Australia Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of listed public entity Transpacific Industries Group Ltd.

W: www.westernstar.com.au
T: 07 3271 7777