Jeepney is a popular vehicle here in the Philippines, back in the 80’s, I remember how my father was fond of customising his own jeep, this ride became very handy whenever we gather or go to family outing.
Back then, many people owned a Jeep. But then on, with the popularity of other vehicles, Jeeps slowly diminishes and nowadays this vehicle became more precious and considered as a collectors item.
Jeep rolls on the streets of the Philippines way back in the World War 3 when the US army uses Jeeps as their vehicle for the war. After the war, the US army usually leave the jeep in that area, making it available for locals for use. And with the major involvement of the US army in the previous wars, the used of the vehicle “Jeep” has been prevalent. And with this sequence of events, filipino ingenuity arises, coupled with thier enthusiasm and attraction to jeeps, the birth of MD Juan arises.
MD Juan Enterprises is the major part maker of Jeep body parts both for military and private use. they have been existing since 1967, thru the brains of Dr. Maximino D. Juan to answer the growing need for a rugged, light vehicle (the multi-purpose jeep) in the Philippines. MD Juan has been later on pass from generation to generations.
One should be really be proud of to know because MD Juan Enterprises, Inc. is an all-Filipino corporation. It is organized to manufacture: jeeps, jeep body tubs & kits, jeep chassis, body parts, automotive accessories, components and spare parts and machineries. The different products are manufactured from: black iron sheets & pipes, mild steel plates, carbon steel, stainless steel, tubings and shaftings. MD Juan Enterprises is the pioneer in machine-pressed metal parts for both military and civilian jeeps in the Philippines. It ultimately evolved into a business conglomerate engaged in the fabrication and exporting of metal works, stamped metal parts, automotive accessories, parts and assemblies, military products and security products. More than 90% of its products are exported mainly to the U.S.A., Europe, Canada and Australia/New Zealand.
On our recent visit on the factory. Mr. Rommel Juan the 3rd generation Juan has been very accommodative to us bloggers to have a glimpse of the family history as well as the manufacturing and the world class product they offer.
Mr. Rommel has been very knowledgeable about the types of vehicles and the models and the history of jeeps. We have a short tour along the manufacturing area, telling us the process on how it is done, starting from material sourcing up to finally the packaging where body parts are being case in a wooden casket ready for travelling.
It was something to be proud of as a Filipino, the staff of MD juan has been very patriotic and have been very loyal to the bosses of the company, that I heard some of the employees are even have been in the company since it started. And for Filipinos of course, knowing that a Filipino brand has been bringing in dollars in the country, giving our locals a good decent job and lastly dominating the market when it comes to this kind of business.
More power! MD Juan, it is truly Juan for All sa MD Juan!
Check out the official website MDJuan.com
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