Founded in 1996, Foton has a history in the manufacture of heavy duty commercial vehicles including trucks, buses and agricultural equipment. Foton invests heavily in research and development and has facilities in Tokyo, Stuttgart and Beijing. Foton is ranked FIRST in the Global Commercial Vehicle Industry in terms of production and sales and is a leading supplier of transport solutions in the international market. Its annual vehicle production recently exceeded 650,000.Foton strives to provide global automotive markets with high quality, affordable vehicles powered by sourcing the best of current, as well as emerging, technologies. Strong joint ventures with globally-reputed major component brands, sustainable engineering, and advanced systems and technology are embodied in every Foton vehicle.