The Transformer-like ‘Traxx’, which has been adapted from an excavator, at Sany America’s headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia. Sany said Traxx is displayed during big conferences and events. Photo: Yujing Liu
The Transformer-like ‘Traxx’, which has been adapted from an excavator, at Sany America’s headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia. Sany said Traxx is displayed during big conferences and events. Photo: Yujing Liu
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exclusive | Chinese excavator giant Sany digs in for long haul, sidesteps Trump tariffs with US-based production

  • Company has started putting together its SY215 and SY265 models from broken-down parts in Peachtree City, Georgia
  • Sany aims to add another 300 jobs in US to the current 100, and grow its dealer network to 100 by mid 2020 from the current 36

Yujing Liu
Yujing Liu

Updated: 4:31pm, 9 Jul, 2019

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The Transformer-like ‘Traxx’, which has been adapted from an excavator, at Sany America’s headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia. Sany said Traxx is displayed during big conferences and events. Photo: Yujing Liu
The Transformer-like ‘Traxx’, which has been adapted from an excavator, at Sany America’s headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia. Sany said Traxx is displayed during big conferences and events. Photo: Yujing Liu
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