In a celebration marking its 10 years of operation in Uganda, the Chief Executive Officer of Double Q Co Ltd, Mr. Bruce Lin, discussed the company’s plans to expand its heavy truck assembly plant, with a promise of 500 job opportunities directly benefiting the local workforce. The event, which took place at the company’s corporate headquarters in Busega, Kampala, featured Government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo as the Chief Guest, who commended Double Q’s investment in the country and pledged continued government support.
Double Q Co Ltd, a heavy truck assembling company, currently employs 300 Ugandans, and Mr. Bruce Lin, the Managing Director, revealed that an additional 200 employees would be hired to accommodate the company’s anticipated growth in the short, medium, and long term. This expansion reaffirms the company’s commitment to fostering economic growth in Uganda.
Established in Uganda in 2013, Double Q Co Ltd has progressively expanded its presence and product range, leading to the establishment of a state-of-the-art truck assembly plant in Mpigi. The facility has played a vital role in producing a substantial number of trucks for both the domestic market and export to neighboring countries, including South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mr. Bruce Lin expressed the company’s long-term vision, stating, “By 2025, we aim to employ 500 individuals. We are already providing opportunities to university graduates and offering training to develop their skills. Our focus is on knowledge transfer because we view ourselves as long-term partners in Uganda’s growth. The stability of Uganda’s economy has allowed us to explore regional markets, and our aspiration is to make Uganda a robust assembling hub. When we celebrate our next 10 years, we anticipate substantial progress in the manufacturing and transportation sectors.”
Double Q Co Ltd’s sustained investment in Uganda represents a significant contribution to the local economy, creating jobs and expanding the country’s presence in the regional truck assembly industry.
