It is an importer and sole distributor of cars & related products from:-
• Toyota: Nouvelle Avensis, FJ Cruiser, Corolla, Camry, Avanza, RAVA4, Prado, LC 200, Hilux, Hiace, Coaster and Dyna.
• Suzuki: Alto, Jimmy, Grand Vitara, APV Panel Van, Carry Pick-Up.
• Yamaha: Motorbikes (off-road & on-road) ATV, Power Products.
• Bridgestone Tyres: Turanza, Potenza and B series.
• FG Wilson and SDMO
• Tractors
• Avis: Car rentals
As a subsidiary of the PPR Group, CFAO is active in 33 African countries and, 6 French Overseas Departments and Territories, and in Vietnam. It has a 10,200 strong workforce, spread over 149 subsidiaries and 287 sites.
The firm has 3 key areas of expertise:
•Automobile Distribution
•New Technologies of Information and Communication
•Production and distribution of consumer products with CFAO Industries & Trading
In 2007 the firm's consolidated turnover stood at 2 534,7 million Euros (up 14.2 %).
Did you know?
All British and French firms except CFAO closed down business and left the Gambia on the eve of the declaration of independence. At the time the company's outlets in Banjul provided goods consumed mainly by the affluent members of the society.