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May/June 2014 Issue No 41 Trucks & Heavy Equipment
RUCK
& HEAVY EQUIPMENT
The Business of Trucks Buses Heavy Equipment Materials Handling Logistics
Special Report: Construction Machinery

Volvo set to shake up the market
Exclusive Interview: Scania gives SA the thumbs up
May/June 2014
Retail sales slowing as

economic pressures build
ur market expert, Roger Houghton, reviewed

the sales trends evident year to date, and
more especially the impact of April sales data
on the commercial vehicle industry. He reports;
Sales of trucks slowed significantly in April but
there is still some growth in the heavy and extraheavy truck, as well as the large bus segments of the
market. This is attributable to increasing economic
pressures, as well as the reduced number of selling
days in April because of the large number of public
holidays.
In addition, there was the upcoming general
election on May 7, which also affected business and
consumer confidence, while the ongoing strike in the
platinum mining sector must also be reckoned a factor impacting on the commercial vehicle market.
The medium commercial vehicle segment has
been most affected with sales in April declining by
10,8% to 808 units when the volumes retailed by
Associated Motor Holdings are included. The yearto-date picture is slightly rosier with a decline of only
2,4% over the past 12 months.
The heavy segment held up better in April but
still recorded a slight decline (0,5%) compared to the
same month in 2013. However, the year-to-date position is still positive at 2,6% growth.
The extra-heavy truck segment, which usually
buoys up the general truck market, was, surprisingly,
in negative territory in April. This time it was 3,9%
down on the April 2013 sales figure but the year-todate figure remained positive at 7,5% ahead of the
situation a year ago.
Buses were the big loser in April with a drop of
18,6%, but year-on-year sales of these people movers is still up by 4,5%.
All this means that although the monthly comparison of the truck and bus market showed a decrease
of 6,4%, there was an increase of 2,8% year-on-year.
Some industry commentators are convinced that the
truck and bus segment is still on track for modest
growth in 2014, with an annual growth figure as high
as 4,5% still being mentioned.
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According to NAAMSA, sales prospects
for the balance of the
year will be affected
by subdued economic
growth, the unfavourable
exchange rate, increasing
retail vehicle prices and
further upward pressure
on interest rates. There
are also rising energy and
transport costs and, in
Gauteng, e-toll fees, all
of which put pressure on
margins.
Truck and bus exports
are also in negative territory with only 391 units
shipped in the first four
months of 2014, compared to 448 units exported in the same period
last year. This equates to
a decrease of 12,8%.
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the South African Transport, and Transport and Logistics industries.
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December 2013, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC)
report for the period, was 7 454 copies.
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CONTENTS
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SPECIAL REPORT
Construction Machinery
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COMPANY NEWS
Volvo Trucks driving innovation to
support customers
Scania Board positive about level of
local business savvy
International Trucks remains focused on
parts and service support
ZF showcases new EcoLife transmission
on the race track
Special offer to Mercedes-Benz truck buyers
Green dealership for all Volvo Group brands
Volvo delivers buses for Tshwane TRT system
Hino joins PinkDrives fight again breast cancer
Barloworld Isuzu A winner all round
Mahle Aftermarket opens sales office in SA
MAN recognises and rewards its top dealers
Only one truck works for Africa the
FAW 28.380FT truck-tractor
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Imperial Managed Logistics land J&J contract
Linde receives Afrisam award
Movers & Shakers in the transport industry
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TRUCKS AND BIG VANS DATABASE
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SHOW NEWS
NAMPO Harvest Day
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PRODUCT NEWS
ZFs ground-breaking EcoLife transmission
Beware thou the water hazard
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Company
news
Volvo Trucks driving

innovation to support
customers
As part of its commitment to the region, the
Volvo Group SA recently announced plans to
establish a new integrated 11500m parts
facility for all its brands in Johannesburg
BELOW: The Volvo FH Euro 3 units will be assembled at the companys Durban
plant, with the first units expected to be delivered this month.
ith the launch of four new

truck ranges in 2013, including its flagship FH16 model,
Volvo Trucks Southern Africa strengthened its position as one of the leading
truck manufacturers in the country.
The company forms part of the Volvo Group, one of the worlds leading
manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment, as well as marine
and industrial engines. The Group also
provides finance and service solutions,
and sells its products in more than 190
markets around the world.
With an assembly plant in Durban,
and more than 500 employees across
the region, Volvo Trucks Southern Africa is able to support customers every
step of the way. As part of its commitment to the region, the Volvo Group
SA also recently announced plans to
establish a new integrated 11500m
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Five-star luxury the sumptuous, spacious and well-appointed cabin of the

new Volvo FH16.
parts facility for all its brands in Johannesburg.

We believe that the region holds
untold potential and we are therefore
committed to contribute to its successful development by providing
products and services that suit Southern Africas very unique business and
operating conditions, said Torbjrn
Christensson, President of the Volvo
Group SA. We are making these investments in order to more effectively
support our dealers and customers
going into the future.
We believe that the region

holds untold potential and
we are therefore committed
to contribute to its successful development by providing
products and services that
suit southern Africas very
unique business and operating conditions. Torbjrn
Christensson, President of
the Volvo Group SA
is pushing the envelope of what a

premium truck can offer. This includes
maximum uptime, leading fuel economy, reliability, ergonomics, superior
handling, active and passive safety, as
well as a range of time-saving features.
Locally, the Volvo FH range is available in eight model variants, including
the FH16700hp 8x4 truck-tractor.
Although the company is introducing
Euro 3 variants as standard due to current local fuel legislation, Euro 5 and 6
level variants are available on request
for fleet owners who wish to use this
technology. The Volvo FH Euro 3 units
will be assembled at the companys
Durban plant, with the first units expected to be delivered this month.
The FM and FMX models are very
closely related to the taller FH Series,
but are designed to be far and away
Volvos most versatile heavy truck
range.
First, the FM is a highly efficient
truck platform that takes especially
steering and handling in this industry segment to a whole new level.
Meanwhile, the Volvo FMX is extremely
robust and packed with innovative
solutions, and is comfortable to drive
even in challenging operating conditions.
Innovative support
The company currently has 17 dealers

in South Africa, and is in the process
of strengthening and developing its
footprint in the country and into the
region.
Our dealers are total solution
providers, with the products forming
the core of our offering, supported by
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A proud product line-up
The new FH Series, from the ground

up, is loaded with innovative features
and was designed with the driver in
mind, providing him with a comfortable, profitable and safe ride. With
its new Volvo FH series, Volvo Trucks
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aftermarket and extended services
that make a real difference to fleet
owners businesses and profitability,
said Christensson.
Iain McCabe, GM of retail development for Volvo SA, said that with the
recent launch of the new FH16, FH,
FM and FMX ranges, the companys
dealers are reaffirming their commitment to their South African customers.
We believe our dealers worldclass quality, expertise and technological prowess give our customers the
edge in a highly competitive market,
said McCabe.
During the past year, the Volvo
Trucks SA dealer and service network
grew from 14 to 17 dealers, with the
company planning to add three more
sites by the end of 2014. The new
sites already in operation include
Rustenburg, Pretoria East and East
London, and offer complete aftersales
services to Volvo Trucks and Renault
Trucks customers.
Our expanded footprint means
that Volvo Trucks customers are closer
to accredited dealers, and have easier
access to manufacturer-trained technicians and genuine parts, said McCabe. We are broadening our reach
systematically and with a focused
strategy of bringing valuable support
right to our customers doorsteps.
Volvo Trucks is also in the process
of developing a new dealership facility
in Bloemfontein at an investment of
R15 million in partnership with Itau
Developments.
The systematic development of
and investment into the Volvo Trucks
SA dealer network will combine to
give customers in the region increased
uptime and profits, said McCabe.
As transport operators expand their
operations throughout the region,
Volvo Trucks will be there to support
customers every step of the way.
Volvo invests quite heavily in the
training of its dealer staff in order
to support their customers. Innovative support offerings include a new
telematics system, a mobile phone
application and numerous fuel-saving
features to assist fleet owners in cutting their transport costs.
We believe that Volvo Trucks
Southern Africa is leading the way in
supporting fleet owners in a modern
and interactive yet very practical
Siblings Volvo FH and FH16.

way, said Christensson.
One of the ways Volvo Trucks is
assisting customers to save costs is
with its Dynafleet fleet management
system. This innovative system also
includes an app that is aimed specifically at drivers.
With the new app, drivers can see
for themselves how efficiently they
drive, compare their performance with
that of their colleagues and improve
their driving techniques still further.
One of the apps main functions Fuel
Efficiency Score rates the drivers
performance in four areas that impact
the trucks fuel consumption, namely
anticipation and braking, engine and
gearbox utilisation, speed adaption,
and standstill. The results are then collated to produce an overall score.
As part of Volvos Telematic Gateway, FH fleet owners receive constant
updates on the performance of trucks
and drivers in commercial fleets
wherever they are. This makes it pos-
sible to easily pinpoint critical data and

take immediate actions for reduced
costs and better vehicle usage.
The future
The launch of the FH and FM/FMX

model ranges signaled one of the most
intensive and exciting periods in the
history of Volvo Trucks. With the most
modern and innovative line-up ever,
Volvo Trucks has an outstanding ability
to help customers in all segments to
improve productivity and profitability.
Going into the future, it is becoming more and more important to explore and understand a regions local
operating environment, and to adapt
our business in order to meet our
customers transport requirements,
said Christensson. Operating in South
Africa for over 13 years, Volvo Trucks
believe they are able to meet these
unique requirements and offer local
customers.
THE
Volvos impressive new FH.
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Product
hanging requirements in public

transport, growing competition
and rising fuel prices continually require new ways of thinking in the
field of bus driveline technology. More
and more people are to be transported
in increasingly shorter times. City buses become larger, vehicle combination
weights higher, engines more powerful.
A suitable ZF automatic transmission the ZF EcoLife - has just been
launched in South Africa. EcoLife is
the successor to ZFs Ecomat transmission, which was originally launched
to the market way back
in the 1970s.
The 6-speed transmission can transfer
torques of up to
2 000N.m and can
resist the high operating
temperatures of modern
Euro 5 engines. This new
six-speed fully automatic
transmission features a
host of innovations to
promote economy, especially in partnership with
new engines and modern
emission regulations.
Notable among
these are extended oil
change intervals of up
to 180 000km (this can
vary from 120 000km
right up to 240 000km,
depending on the vehicle
application) and a longer
service life in large
part due to the new dual
transmission oil cooling system, which can
withstand operating temperatures of up to 120C.
To aid this longevity, ZF
developed a unique transmission fluid
for the EcoLife gearbox called EcoFluid Life.
EcoLife: More torque and longer
service life
Ideal for transport authorities. The
improved vehicle performance comes
along with reduced fuel consumption. This effect is further intensified
by TopoDyn, particularly in the case
of bus lines with varied topography.
During travel, the integrated standard
drive program changes between shift
strategies, depending on the topography, and selects the respectively
news
ZFs ground-breaking
EcoLife transmission
best shift strategy for optimized fuel
consumption.
EcoLife sets new standards
* Completely new 6-speed automatic
transmission
* Better economy and ecology

* Improved performance characteristics
* Extended oil change intervals of 180
000 kilometres and more
* Longer service life
* Considerably reduced driving noise
emission
* Integrated primary retarder
* Dynamic, topography-dependent
drive program selection with TopoDyn
Compared to todays powershift
transmissions, EcoLife transfers 25%
more torque and is designed for an
extended service lifetime of approxi-
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EcoLife transfers 25%

more torque and has a
40% longer service life
than conventional powershift transmissions
mately 40%. The completely new and

highly efficient cooling system easily
copes with the up to 15% higher operating temperatures of modern engines.
The transmission fluid, EcoFluid Life,
which is suited for such applications,
was developed by ZF in parallel.
Apart from transmissions, ZF
also develops and produces axles, steering systems, and chassis
components worldwide. This means
that ZF can supply the transmission
and axle combinations from a single
source perfectly tailored to any BRT
application.
THE
Company
news
Scania Board positive about

the level of local business savvy
Exclusive interview
ABOVE: Scania Finance SAs Managing Director,

Matthew Lawrence.
BELOW: Scania Finance assists customers to keep
the wheels on the road.
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ene Renkema, Vice President, Scania Financial Services worldwide and Board Member of Scania South
Africa, paid a visit to South Africa to inaugurate the
new wing of the Scania-supported SKY project in Kliptown.
Trucks and Heavy Equipment magazine had an opportunity for an exclusive interview with Vice President Renkema
to assess his views on South Africa from a global point of
view.
At Scania we are kept well informed of all the developments in all our markets and at our subsidiaries across
the globe, he said. Together with the South African
Board of Management we regularly assess the risks and
opportunities.
As far as South Africa is concerned, it must be emphasised that ours is not a short-term view. We look at
medium-term trends, while obviously keeping close to local
socio-political and economic pressures. Generally, our view
of South Africa is positive and we remain optimistic that this
region is a growing platform for further entry into the developing African continent.
With regard to Scania Finance in particular, we have
been pleased to see that the rate of non-performing loans
are lower than most economists have been forecasting. This
is a good sign that South African operators are sophisticated, responsible and savvy with their business and financial
management, said Renkema.
Scania Finance SAs Managing Director, Matthew Lawrence, joined in and added that Scanias outlook appeared
to be more positive than most others in the industry and
that locally Scania Finance was enjoying good uptake on
their value-add financial service offerings.
Choosing the right method of funding your vehicle can
be a major factor in the success of your business, Lawrence said. Scania Finance offers attractive financing solutions for new or used vehicles, buses, trailers and ancillary
equipment. These solutions can be integrated with Scania
Insurance, Repair & Maintenance, Scania Assistance and
much more.
Scania Financial Services provides flexible financing and
insurance solutions to provide predictable costs and manageable risks over the entire life cycle of a vehicle.
Scania prides itself in working somewhat differently
from traditional bankers and insurers, in making sure they
understand customers specific needs and business as a
whole. Taking the time to understand how they use their
vehicles enables Scania to tailor-make solutions for specific
business, credit and insurance needs both now and in the
long run. The Scania Finances motto is The right solution
for any operators business.
THE
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Company
avistar International Corporation announced

at the end of April that its NCSouth Africa
operation will continue to focus on parts and
service support for its International trucks operating
its in South Africa. Globally the company continues
to explore new business model options while winding
down truck production.
A year ago the company announced that it intended
to restructure NCSouth Africa to improve profitability,
strengthen its competitiveness and better serve its
customers and dealers. Restructuring has included the
wind-down of truck production while the company assesses a number of potential business model options.
These efforts continue and the company is still exploring options, including the possible sale of NCSouth
Africa.
We remain committed to our customers and dealers in South Africa and we continue to focus on parts
and service support for International trucks as well
as all-makes in the region, said David Loakes, MD
for South Africa Operations. Our parts distribution
centre and technical service support will remain in full
operation. We will also continue to explore other business options as we complete the wind-down of truck
production.
We recognise the impact this may have on our
people and we will treat our employees fairly and with
respect as we shift toward an all-makes parts and
service business.
In late 2012, Navistar began conducting a thorough
review of all its operations to ensure the right operating model was in place for each of its businesses
around the world. NCSouth Africa was included in
this review.
THE
May/June 2014
news
International Truck
to remain focused
on parts and
service support
in South Africa
Dave Noakes,
GM: Product &
Aftermarket at
Navistar.
About Navistar:
Navistar International Corporation is

a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International
brand commercial and military trucks,
MaxxForcebrand diesel engines, and IC
Busbrand school and commercial buses.
Through NC, Navistar manufactures
Internationalbranded trucksfor South
Africa. The companys subsidiaries and
affiliates also produce truck and diesel
engine service parts. Another affiliate
offers financing services. Additional
information is available at www.navistar.
com/newsroom.
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Company
news
Pierre van Zyl, Managing Director of ZF Services SA,

at the launch of the new EcoLife transmission.
ZF showcases its new EcoLife

transmission on the race track
arlier this year ZF Services SA

hosted bus customers at a
special event to launch the ZF
EcoLife transmission in South Africa.
The event, aimed at showcasing the
new technology, took place at Pretorias Zwartkops Raceway, where
guests had an adrenaline-pumping
experience on the track.
The agenda included a live demonstration on the circuit with a virtual
bus tour presented by ZF headquarter
specialists from Germany. The bus, fitted with the new EcoLife transmission,
was driven around the circuit while the
ZF experts explained, with the help of
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graphics, exactly what the transmission was doing to lower fuel consumption and create smoother shifts.
Some guest were surprised by
the performance and stability of the
bus travelling around the track at
somewhat break-neck speeds. Its
not every day that you find yourself
in the back of a bus on a race track
at full tilt But what we could gather
from the demonstration, is that gear
changes go almost unnoticed, which
is testament to the transmissions
smoothness, said one of the VIP
guests.
The ZF team was also keen to
demonstrate the brains behind EcoLife the ZF TopoDyn software. This

impressive feature is a dynamic drive
programme that selects the correct
gear and gear-shift points depending
on topography and driving resistance
(i.e. how much weight the vehicle is
carrying). The software calculates the
optimum shift points and strategies in
a continuous and variable way, with
no decision required on the part of the
driver.
Suitably impressed with the
demonstration, the guests later also
enjoyed an advanced driving car
experience around the track and a
skidpan gymkhana competition, which
provided for further excitement and
brought out the competitive spirit of
THE
the participating guests.
May/June 2014
Company
news
AN OFFER YOU CANT REFUSE!

Mercedes-Benz Actros
buyers can now opt for
a CharterWay contract
which includes a new
maintenance package
utilising the Telligent
Maintenance System
eginning in May, a special offer

has been made to fleet owners
buying Mercedes-Benz trucks.
All Actros models sold with a CharterWay contract can now include a new
maintenance package utilising the
Telligent Maintenance System.
This integrated diagnostic and
service system allows the vehicle to
determine service intervals, telling
operators exactly what needs to be
serviced and when, effectively putting
an end to fixed service intervals.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa is
the first truck manufacturer to offer
this product locally. Lower total cost
of ownership remains a top priority for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, says
Clinton Savage, Divisional Manager.
We first proved that the Actros fitted
with the hypoid axles can save up to
5% in fuel, and now we are pleased to
advise that with the effective usage of
Telligent Maintenance, an additional
saving of up to 14% in service costs

per kilometre can be realised.
The Telligent Maintenance System
calculates service dates for engine
oil change intervals, transmission oil
change intervals, axle oil change intervals and general service components
such as air filters, fuel filters and brake
pad wear separately based on the operating conditions of the vehicle. This
ensures optimum utilisation of operating fluids and service parts without risk
to the service life or reliability of the
engine and driveline.
Optimal results can be expected
if used in conjunction with FleetBoard,
the benchmark vehicle management
and tracking system provided by
Mercedes-Benz South Africa, says
Savage.
FleetBoard provides impartial,
comparable data from all vehicles of a
customers fleet. The system provides
an overview of the mileage, operation-
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al status, consumption, and deployment profiles of the drivers at a glance,

including an evaluation of their overall
driving styles. This will enable a fleet
manager to determine the reasons for
high consumption and promptly address them to ensure correct deployment of truck, thereby also increasing
the economic efficiency of the fleet.
For any Actros buyer to qualify for
this unique value offering, he or she
simply needs to be activated on either
the CharterWay BestBasic or CharterWay Service Complete contracts
available at any of the Mercedes-Benz
dealerships. However, cancellation of
the CharterWay contract will result in
the vehicle returning to fixed service
intervals.
Vehicles sold prior to May 2014
on aCharterWay Contract are eligible
to be converted to a Telligent Maintenance Contract backdated to 1 January
2014, explains Clinton Savage. THE
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Company
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GOING GREEN
The new Magnis Trucks Pretoria East dealership for all three Volvo Group brands UD
Trucks, Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks.
New green dealership in Pretoria for all Volvo Group brands
he Volvo Group SA has opened of a new green facility, which houses a full
UD Trucks dealership, and serves as an aftermarket agent for Volvo Trucks
and Renault Trucks. The Magnis Pretoria East dealership, which forms part
of the Imperial Holdings group, is located next to the N4 and is one of the first
commercial vehicle facilities in the country to adhere comprehensively to stringent environmental regulations.
Partnering with Magnis Trucks and Imperial in this facility is an honour. We
value their expertise and investment in the local commercial vehicle industry,
said Torbjrn Christensson, President of the Volvo Group SA. The dealership
forms part of our greater investment plan of developing and strengthening the
dealer footprint of all the brands within the Volvo Group stable.
Danie Hefer, GM of Magnis Trucks said: Were excited to add the Volvo Trucks
and Renault Trucks brands from an aftermarket perspective to Magnis Pretoria
East, and also to our Magnis Trucks Zululand dealership in Richards Bay.
Magnis Trucks has been part of the UD Trucks network for almost five decades.
The company also has UD Trucks dealerships in Samrand and Bloemfontein.
Christensson added: The skills and expertise of the UD Trucks Magnis sales
and aftermarket teams are evident, and we know they will go the extra mile for
our customers in every aspect.
Both Volvo and Imperial share a vision of environmental sustainability. According to Hefer, the new Magnis Pretoria East dealership was designed and
constructed and is now operated according to environmentally-friendly principles. Magnis Trucks Pretoria East readily embraces this energy-efficient
philosophy, said Hefer.
A specialist automation company was contracted to design, install and commission an Energy and Building Management System (EBMS), which can be
accessed online 24-hours a day. This web-based system monitors and controls
energy and water consumption, temperature, CO levels, air-conditioning, solar
power output and carbon emissions.
The system then responds to these measurements with environmentally intelligent solutions. Fresh air and extractor fans are activated when the CO reaches
a certain level and lights are switched on or off in response to people entering or
leaving a room. A unique weather system monitors the outdoor ambient temperature and wind speed, and subsequently controls the air-conditioning and
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lighting inside the building.

The building was designed to
maximise the use of natural light, and
is fitted with low-energy LED and
state-of-the-art dimmable fluorescent
lights. All geysers are connected to
heat pumps and the solar panel system supplies up to 85% of the power
consumed during the day.
The dealership also has an innovative water treatment plant and its
wash bay functions almost entirely on
recycled water. A rainwater harvesting
system supplies top-up water to the
wash bay and irrigation water to the
garden, which has been planted with
water-hardy plants and indigenous
natural grasses.
While the building is environmentally friendly, it is also a place of rest
and relaxation for truck drivers. The
drivers lounge is air-conditioned and
the sleeping quarters are equipped
with heat-pump showers.
In the new facility, in-house services also include brake roller and
brake testing equipment, roadworthy
testing, vehicle financing, maintenance
contracts and transport consultancy
services. Other services customers
can also depend on are 24-hour roadside assistance, an express service
and maintenance bay, as well as afterhours servicing.
THE
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Show
news
NAMPO Harvest Day keeps

drawing the crowds
Photographs
courtesy
of Grain SA
he new exhibition area that was

commissioned this year drew
considerable interest and supported the strategy of ensuring a more
even distribution of visitors across the
show grounds, according to Grain SA,
organisers of the NAMPO Harvest
Day.
Cobus van Coller, NAMPO Harvest
Day chairperson, said NAMPO Park
was in top form. We are pleased to
be able to say that the home of the
Harvest Day handled the increased
number of people well, he remarked.
With more than 650 exhibitors, Grain SA remained focused on
enabling producers to achieve better
yields and develop their image of
agriculture via the NAMPO Harvest
Day. The 13 countries and 52 overseas
companies participating in the Harvest
Day were also a good barometer of the
prestige enjoyed by this trade show.
The effectiveness of the Harvest
Day in building networks and serving as discussion forum is becoming
stronger every year and confirms its
status as a networking platform in the

agriculture industry in Africa. A trend
that has been identified is that countries from the northern part of subSaharan Africa are now also visiting
the Harvest Day. These are countries
that have a particular investment focus
in an effort to ensure food security.
Discussions with Grain SA con-
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The UD Trucks stand at this years

NAMPO Harvest Day, above, and the
FAW stand, below.
centrate in particular on food security
and how these countries can improve
their systems to ensure food security,
said Jannie de Villiers, Chief Executive
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Officer of Grain SA. Delegations from
Sudan, Eritrea and Botswana visited
the Harvest Day, and future talks were
scheduled with representatives from
Kenya, Mozambique, the Republic of
the Congo and Ethiopia.
As major suppliers to the agricultural sector, the manufacturers and
distributors of commercial vehicles, as
well as truck body and trailer manufacturers were extremely well represented
at the NAMPO 2014 Harvest Day.
Trucks & Heavy Equipment managed to get comments from a few of
the OEMs. The overall sentiments were
similar, with OEMs and distributors
emphasizing the importance of the agriculture industry not only for their own
businesses, but as a major contributor
to the well-being, growth and prosperity of the country.
Some of the commercial vehicle
industry people were on hand to comment:
Iveco
Iveco South Africa has taken the

opportunity to showcase their vehicle
range at Africas biggest agricultural
show. The aim of being affiliated with
this prestigious event is to enhance the
companys relationship and expand
its network base with the agricultural
community, said Christophe Longuet,
Marketing Director at Iveco .
FAW
FAW Trucks SA has recognised the

patronage and loyal support of its
multitude of agricultural customers
who have, over the 20 years that FAW
has been present in South Africa,
remained committed to the brand.
Customers have been convinced of
the inherent value-for-money FAW
provides to their business, and it is
therefore no surprise that our vehicles
are very popular in the agricultural
sector, explained Richard Leiter,
Director at FAW Trucks SA.
This year FAW Trucks highlighted
their range through a representation
of medium, heavy and extra-heavy
commercial vehicles. The units on
display included the remarkably wellpriced FAW15.180FL with a drop-side
trailer; the 28.280FD; a FAW 28.330FL
with cattle body; the FAW 28.380FT;
and their ever-popular extra-heavyweight J6.
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The Iveco stand
Mercedes-Benz SA
As one of the largest agricultural,

machinery and livestock exhibitions in
the country, NAMPO represents and
ideal platform for MBSA to get closer
to our customers and to better understand their needs and requirements for
vehicle and fleet solutions. It is also an
ideal opportunity to showcase our new
and exciting products backed up by
our superb value-chain offerings, said
Clinton Savage, Divisional Manager for
Mercedes-Benz Trucks at MBSA.
This year MBSA exhibited the
Actros 2654LS fitted with hypoid
axles, which have shown to contribute
to a 5% saving in fuel consumption.
The truck now also comes standard
with lighter aluminium rims, air deflectors, and LED daytime running lights
all with the purpose of ensuring
an increased load carrying capacity, improved fuel consumption, and
improved vehicle safety.
This year we have introduced a
newly-enhanced CharterWay product
called Telligent Maintenance, which
allows the vehicle to determine its

service intervals and only requires the
vehicle to visit the workshop when
necessary. The results of this include
increased uptime and reduced operating cost by maximising the usable life
of serviceable items. This represents a
saving of up to 14% on service costs.
UD Trucks
UD Trucks had their soon-to-be-introduced UD 90 ATM (full automatic) HCV

on show, as well as the soon-to-beintroduced GW 26450 truck-tractor.
Jaques Carelse, Managing Director
of UD Trucks said the company was
looking forward to an exciting number
of months.
With regards to UD Trucks MCV
range, year-on-year results in April
showed a 25,15% increase in sales for
the company in this market segment.
In their run-out year, the UD35, 40
and 40L will continue to prove their
worth by saving owners considerable
amounts on diesel, maintenance and
THE
running costs,said Carelse.
Mercedes-Benz at the show.
May/June 2014
Company
olvo Bus Southern Africa delivered the first units that will
form part of the Tshwane Rapid
Transport (TRT) system at the beginning of May. The system, called A Re
Yeng, which means Lets Go, will be
inaugurated in July.
Across the world, cities are looking
to reduce congestion and emissions
by implementing relatively low-cost
public transport alternatives such as
Bus Rapid Transport Systems. The
City of Tshwane is the fourth major city
in South Africa to implement an official
BRT system, following in the footsteps
of Johannesburg, Cape Town and
Nelson Mandela Bay.
Volvo SA was contracted to deliver
131 buses to Tshwane by 2016. The
delivery of the first 30 buses for the
inception phase of the TRT system will
be completed by the end of May.
Of the 131 buses, 85 will be rigid
12-metre units, while the remaining 46
will be 18-metre articulated vehicles.
The rigid 12-metre Volvo B9L low-floor
bus chassis with Marcopolo Gran Viale
bodies are equipped with diesel-powered Euro 5 engines.
This order is a break-through in
the South African market as these are
the first full low-floor BRT buses manufactured and delivered in Africa, said
Marius Botha, General Manager of the
bus division at Volvo Southern Africa.
The chassis kits are assembled at our
plant in Durban and then Marcopolo
carries out the bodybuilding process
near Johannesburg.
The Executive Mayor of Tshwane,
Kgosientso Ramokgopa, received the
keys to the first completed bus at the
newly completed A Re Yeng Bus station in Hatfield from the bus operating
company, Tshwane Rapid Transit.
It is not every day that you get
to see the realisation of an integrated
rapid public transport system that
will undoubtedly add quality to the
commuting experience and provide
satisfaction with punctuality, said
Ramokgopa.
All the buses will be fully air-conditioned, have Wi-Fi, and are equipped
with cameras that will be monitored by
the TRT control centre. The bus driver
will be in contact with this state-ofthe-art control centre at all times, to
communicate, for instance, arrival
times to the stations.
The buses will have eight red priority seats for the aged, infirm people,
news
LETS GO!
Volvo delivers first of 131 buses

to Tshwane for the citys TRT system
pregnant women, and women with
parcels or children. Each bus will also
have one dedicated wheelchair space.
The buses have a unique mechanical architecture as they are equipped
with a rooftop-mounted engine-cooling
system that is a great advantage in city
operational conditions. All the units
also have a full air-suspension system
and an automatic transmission, complete with an integrated hydrodynamic
May/June 2014
retarder to ensure maximum passenger comfort and vehicle operational

stability and safety, said Botha.
We are very proud of being part
of this ground-breaking project in the
capital city of South Africa. Apart from
the quality product and aftermarket
service Volvo Bus supply, I believe our
successful bid was the result of the
hard work, dedication and perseverTHE
ance of the Volvo Bus team.
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FREIGHTLINER
DAF
DAF FTT MX CF85.410
DAF FTT MX CF85.410
DAF FTT MX CF85.410
DAF FTT MX CF85.410
DAF FTT MX XF105.460
1 144 500.00
1 120 900.00
1 195 420.00
1 172 450.00
1 241 500.00
1 218 400.00
1 293 130.00
1 270 120.00
DONGFENG
Kingrun 140 C/Cab
Kingrun 180 C/Cab LWB
Kingrun 210 C/Cab
Warrior Kinland T-Lift 375 C/Cab
Warrior Kinland 420 XHV Horse
325 000.00
465 000.00
POA
798 000.00
998 000.00
225 000.00
264 900.00
249 000.00
288 000.00
379 000.00
429 900.00
449 900.00
385 000.00
385 000.00
720 000.00
684 000.00
799 000.00
680 000.00
815 000.00
925 000.00
890 000.00
FOTON
BJ1049 D/S - 3T - BJ1049
BJ1051 D/S - 4T - BJ1051
BJ1051 C/C - BJ1051
BJ1051 D/S - BJ 1051
BJ1051L C/C - BJ1051
BJ1051L D/S - BJ1051
BJ1089 C/C - 5T - BJ1089
BJ1089 D/S - 5T - BJ1089
199 950.00
269 950.00
279 950.00
289 950.00
299 950.00
315 950.00
289 950.00
299 000.00
FOTON - AUMAN
BJ1133 C/C - 8T - BJ1133
BJ1133 D/S - BJ1133
BJ1133 210 C/C - BJ 1133L 210 HP
BJ1133L 210 C/C - BJ1133L 210 HP
Tipper - BJ3253
Truck Tractor - BJ4253
14 T - D/A - LWB - BJ1253
399 000.00
429 950.00
429 950.00
479 950.00
799 950.00
899 950.00
720 950.00
1 301 920.00
1 347 240.00
1 400 800.00
1 411 100.00
1 462 600.00
1 173 170.00
FUSO
Fuso Canter FE6-109
Fuso Canter FE7-115
Fuso Canter FE7-136
Fuso FK 10-240
Fuso FK 13-240
Fuso FM 15-270
Fuso FM 16-270
HINO
FAW
FAW 7.130 FL C/cab
FAW 9.130 FL C/cab
FAW 9.140 FD/FT C/cab
FAW 11.140 FL C/cab
FAW 13.180 FL C/cab
FAW 16.240 FL C/cab
FAW 16.240 FLS C/cab
FAW 16.240 FD C/cab
FAW 16.240 FT C/cab
FAW 28.280 FD Complete
FAW 28.330 FL C/cab
FAW 33.330 FC Complete
FAW 28.380 FT C/cab
FAW 35.340 FD 8x4 Complete
FAW 35.340 FC 8x4 Complete
FAW J6 Complete
Freightliner Argosy 90 DDC 440 12.7

Freightliner Argosy 90 CUM 500
Freightliner Argosy 90 DDC 14.0
Columbia 11234
Dyna
Dyna 150 4-093
Hino 300 NG
Hino 300 614 SWB
Hino 300 614 LWB
Hino 300 714 SWB
Hino 300 714 LWB
Hino 300 814 LWB
Hino 300 815 Auto LWB
Hino 300 815 Auto Crew Cab
Hino 300 915 LWB
Hino 500 Series
Hino 500 1017 FC
Hino 500 1324 Tipper
Hino 500 1324 FC
Hino 500 1322 4X4 FC
Hino 500 1626 FC LWB
Hino 500 1726 FC LWB
Hino 700 Series
Hino 700 2841 Tipper (MT)
Hino 700 2841 TT SSC 3.9 Stl (AMT)
Hino 700 2845 TT DSC 3.9 Stl (AMT)
Hino 700 2848 TT DSC 3.9 Stl (AMT)
Hino 700 2848 TT DSC 3.9 Air (AMT)
Hino 700 2038 TT DSC 3.7 Air 4x2 (AMT)
250 000.00
228 000.00
273 000.00
398 000.00
466 000.00
549 000.00
546 000.00
206 290.00
279 140.00
284 520.00
306 120.00
315 890.00
339 180.00
346 800.00
406 210.00
365 810.00
491 770.00
547 670.00
566 126.00
699 110.00
583 260.00
607 990.00
729 180.00
786 230.00
883 730.00
1 178 820.00
1 235 760.00
1 251 722.00
1 268 636.00
941 794.00
HYUNDAI
Hyundai HD65 C/C
Hyundai HD65 Dropside
Hyundai HD72 C/C
Hyundai HD72 C/C A/C
Hyundai HD72 Dropside
Hyundai HD72 Dropside A/C
Hyundai HD72 Tipper
298 246.00
324 561.00
315 789.00
330 702.00
342 544.00
357 018.00
383 333.00
INTERNATIONAL
International 9800e 6x4 MAN - S/Sleeper
International 9800e 6x4 AS - S/Sleeper
International 9800i 6x4 AS - D/Sleeper
International 9800i 6x4 AS LTW - Midroof D/S
International Workstar 6x4 A/S Sleeper
International Transfer 6x4 A/S Sleeper
IVECO
1 034 355.00
1 087 464.00
1 222 000.00
1 240 500.00
1 123 935.00
1 148 935.00
ISUZU
Isuzu NLR 150
Isuzu NMR 250 AMT
Isuzu NMR 250 AMT SWB
Isuzu NMR 250 CREW AMT
Isuzu NPR 300
Isuzu NPR 300 AMT
Isuzu NPS 300 4x4
Isuzu NPS 300 4x4 SWA
Isuzu NPS 300 4x4 CREW
Isuzu NPS 300 4x4 SWA CREW
Isuzu NPR 400
Isuzu NPR 400 AMT
Isuzu NPR 400 SWB
Isuzu NPR 400 AMT CREW
Isuzu NQR 500
Isuzu NQR STD
Isuzu NQR 500 AMT
Isuzu NQR 500 SWB
Isuzu FRR 500 AMT
Isuzu FRR 550
Isuzu FSR 800
Isuzu FSR 800 SWB
Isuzu FSR 800 AMT
Isuzu FSR 750 CREW AMT
Isuzu FTR 850
Isuzu FTR 850 AMT
Isuzu FTR 850 Tipper
Isuzu FTR 850 LWB
Isuzu FVM 1200
Isuzu FVR 900
Isuzu FVZ 1400
Isuzu FVZ 1600 Compactor Chassis
Isuzu FTS 750 4x4
Isuzu FTS 750 4x4 SWA
Isuzu FXR 17-360
Isuzu FXZ 26-360
Isuzu FXZ 28-360 Compactor Chassis
Isuzu FXZ Tipper
Isuzu FXZ Mixer
Isuzu GXR 35-360 T/T
Isuzu GXR 40-360 T/T (retarder)
GIGAMAX 70-360 T/T (retarder)
251 350.00
288 250.00
288 250.00
352 550.00
304 400.00
318 800.00
391 100.00
401 200.00
458 300.00
468 950.00
333 400.00
346 350.00
333 400.00
412 850.00
357 050.00
346 850.00
370 350.00
357 050.00
465 150.00
487 150.00
550 150.00
550 150.00
579 400.00
663 250.00
589 750.00
616 550.00
581 250.00
609 100.00
697 950.00
706 800.00
865 900.00
876 750.00
713 650.00
725 900.00
742 500.00
958 600.00
1 058 750.00
965 000.00
980 550.00
863 800.00
905 550.00
1 091 800.00
Iveco Stralis AT190S43FP CT

Iveco Stralis AT260S43YPS
Iveco Stralis AD440S35TP
Iveco Stralis AT440S40TP
Iveco Stralis AT440S43T/FP CT
Iveco Stralis AT440S43TY/PT
Iveco Stralis AT700S43TZP
Iveco Stralis AS750S48TZP
Iveco Trakker AD190T38WH
Iveco Trakker AD260T38H
Iveco Trakker AT260T42H
Iveco Trakker AD340T38HB
Iveco Trakker AD380T38H OR
Iveco Trakker AD380T42H LWB
Iveco Trakker AD750T42TH
Iveco Trakker AT750T42TH
Iveco Trakker AD380T42WH
944 750.00
1 174 200.00
869 750.00
899 950.00
1 010 000.00
1 032 750.00
1 204 400.00
1 272 450.00
980 000.00
1 048 250.00
1 150 000.00
1 099 000.00
1 208 750.00
1 228 250.00
1 189 350.00
1 221 250.00
1 346 750.00
1 262 000.00
1 269 950.00
MAN
MAN CLA
CLA 15.220 4x2 BB F/C Day Cab
CLA 26.280 6x4 BB Tipper Day Cab
CLA 26.280 6x4 BB Mixer Day Cab
CLA 26.280 6x4 BB F/C Day Cab
543 240.00
847 600.00
880 870.00
820 600.00
MAN TGM
TGM 18.240 4x2 BB-C
TGM 18.240 4x2 BB-K
TGM 18.240 4x4 BB-(SWA)
TGM 18.240 4x4 BB-(DWA)
TGM 18.280 BB-L
TGM 25.280 6x2 BLL-L
862 710.00
862 710.00
1 149 440.00
1 082 860.00
951 630.00
1 165 710.00
MAN TGS
TGS 19.360 4x2 TT L Cab
TGS 26.440 6x4 BLS TT LX Cab
TGS 26.480 6x4 BLS TT LX Cab
TGS 27.400 6x4 BBS TT L Cab
TGS 27.440 6x4 BBS TT P/bumper L Cab
TGS 27.440 6x4 BBS TT S/bumper & PTO
TGS 27.480 6x4 BBS TT S/Sleeper L Cab
TGS 27.480 6x4 BBS TT D/Sleeper LX Cab
TGS 28.360 6x2 BLLS TT L Cab
TGS 34.360 8x4 BB F/C M Cab
TGS 33.480 6x4 BBS TT (ABN) L Cab
TGS 33.360 6x4 BB Tipper chas M Cab
TGS 33.440 6x6 BB F/C (SWA) M Cab
1 146 600.00
1 488 350.00
1 587 640.00
1 293 470.00
1 411 200.00
1 459 600.00
1 447 970.00
1 492 880.00
1 302 330.00
POA
1 326 430.00
1 502 020.00
1 538 890.00
1 607 620.00
1 264 120.00
1 280 700.00
1 485 670.00
1 522 960.00
POA
POA
Trucks &
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POWERSTAR
MERCEDES-BENZ
Mercedes-Benz Atego
Freight Carrier
Atego 918/42
Atego 1118/48
Atego 1318/48
Atego 1323/48
Atego 1518/54
Atego 1523/54
Atego 1528/54
Tipper
Atego 1518K/33
All-Wheel Drive
Atego 1118AF/39
Atego 1428AF/39
Mercedes-Benz Axor
Truck-tractor
Axor 1835LS/36
Axor 1840LS/36
Axor 2535LS/39
Axor 3335S/33
Axor 3340S/33
Freight Carrier
Axor 1828/60
Axor 2528L/51
Axor 2628L/57
Axor 2628/45
Axor 3335/45
Axor 3340/45
Tipper/Mixer
Axor 1823K/36
Axor 2628B/33
Axor 3335K/36
Axor 3535K/51 Hypoid axle
Axor 3535K/51 Hub reduction axle
All-Wheel Drive
Axor 1823AK/39
Mercedes-Benz Actros
Truck-tractor
Actros 1844LS/36
Actros 2036S/36
Actros 2644LS/33 Hypoid axle
Actros 2654LS/33 Hypoid axle
Actros 2658LS/33 Mega Space Cab
Actros 3344S/33
Actros 3350S/33
Actros 3550S/33
Freight Carrier
Actros 2654L/45 Hypoid axle
Actros 3332/45
Actros 3344/45
Actros 3350/45
Tipper/Mixer
Actros 4144K/51
All-Wheel Drive
Actros 3344A/45
450 000.00
469 000.00
494 000.00
526 000.00
555 000.00
589 000.00
666 000.00
555 000.00
663 000.00
890 000.00
911 000.00
1 004 000.00
1 041 000.00
1 086 000.00
1 193 000.00
765 000.00
876 000.00
1 003 000.00
917 000.00
1 060 000.00
1 141 000.00
604 000.00
901 000.00
1 041 000.00
1 192 000.00
1 192 000.00
797 000.00
1 074 000.00
916 000.00
1 326 000.00
1 400 000.00
1 701 000.00
1 301 000.00
1 370 000.00
1 444 000.00
1 343 000.00
1 126 000.00
1 259 000.00
1 337 000.00
1 405 000.00
1 506 000.00
Powerstar 2628 Chassis Cab 6x4

Powerstar 2628 LWB Chassis Cab 6x4
Powerstar 2635A Chassis Cab 6x6
Powerstar 2642S Truck Tractor 6x4
Powerstar 3335 LWB Chassis Cab 6x4
666 461.25
682 998.75
992 250.00
766 850.00
833 000.00
826 875.00
739 961.25
756 498.75
RENAULT
Midlum 280.18 4x2 Rigid
Premium Lander 280.19 4x2 Rigid
Premium Lander 380.26 Aliance 6x2 Rigid
Premium Lander 380.26 Aliance 6x4 T/T
Premium Lander 440.26 Aliance 6x4 T/T
Premium Lander 440.26 Privilege 6x4 T/T
Premium Lander 440.26 Privilege 6x4 T/T
Kerax 380.34 HD 6x4 Tipper
Kerax 440.35 HD 6x4 T/T
Kerax 440.42 HD 8x4 Tipper
800 000.00
845 000.00
1 095 000.00
1 150 000.00
1 232 000.00
1 268 000.00
POA
1 113 000.00
1 232 000.00
1 299 000.00
SCANIA
Scania P410 CA 6x4 MSZ long haul
Scania R410 LA 6x4 MSZ long haul
Scania G460 CA 6x4 MSZ long haul
Scania R580 CA 6x4 EHZ heavy hauler
Scania G410 LA 4x2 MSA ADR
Scania R500 LA 6x4 MSA Opti ADR
Scania R500 LB 6x4 MSA Opti ADR
Scania P250 DB 4x2 MSZ distribution
Scania P250 LB 6x2 MSA distribution
Scania P310 LB 6x2 MSA distribution
Scania P310 CB 6x4 HHZ Street Tipper
Scania P360 CB 6x4 Construction Tipper
Scania G410 CB 8x4 EHZ Mining
Scania P410 CB 8x4 MHZ Street Mixer
Scania P360 CA 6x4 HHZ Sugar Cane
Scania P500 CB 8x4 MSZ Timber
1 486 000.00
1 548 750.00
1 555 050.00
1 612 800.00
1 716 750.00
1 786 050.00
1 943 550.00
2 014 950.00
1 624 350.00
1 796 550.00
1 855 350.00
863 100.00
1 035 300.00
1 119 300.00
1 328 250.00
1 372 350.00
1 710 450.00
1 499 400.00
1 394 400.00
1 782 900.00
UD TRUCKS
UD 35A
UD 40A
UD 40L-A
UD 60B
UD 70B
UD 80B & UD 80C
280 000.00
302 000.00
312 000.00
484 200.00
511 000.00
544 000.00
UD 85B & UD 85C

UD 90B
UD 90C
UD 95A
UD 100A
UD 330WF
GK 17 370 - TT
GK 17 410 - TT AS HR
CW26 370 DT
CW26 370 FC
CW26 490 FC ESCOT
CW26 490 FC ESCOT
CW26 490 FC MTM
GW26 410 TT ESCOT
GW26 410 TT HR ESCOT
GW26 490 TT MTM
GW26 490 TT ESCOT
GW26 490 TT MTM HR
GW26 TT ESCOT HR
GW26 TT ESCOT HR AS
GW26 440 TT ESCOT
GW26 440 TT ESCOT HR
549 000.00
597 000.00
682 000.00
608 000.00
670 000.00
915 000.00
920 000.00
987 000.00
934 000.00
954 000.00
1 225 000.00
1 279 000.00
1 199 000.00
1 130 000.00
1 151 000.00
1 249 000.00
1 276 000.00
1 272 000.00
1 298 000.00
1 307 000.00
1 186 000.00
1 206 000.00
VOLKSWAGEN
CONSTELLATION
Volkswagen 13.180 4x2 BB F/C Day Cab
Volkswagen 17.250 4x2 BB Tipper Day Cab
Volkswagen 17.250 4x2 BB F/C S/Sleeper
Volkswagen 24.250 6x2 BB F/C S/Sleeper
Volkswagen 19.320 4x2 BBS T/T Day Cab
Volkswagen 19.320 4x2 BLS T/T S/Sleeper
533 030.00
553 110.00
640 760.00
656 630.00
681 550.00
759 630.00
784 240.00
822 460.00
870 560.00
HYUNDAI H1 PANEL VAN

H1 2.4 GL 3-Seater
H1 2.4 A/C GL 3-Seater
H1 2.4 CRDI A/C 3-Seater Automatic
IVECO DAILY
Iveco Daily 50C15V-15

Iveco Daily 50C18V-15
Iveco Power Daily A50.13
Iveco Daily 35S 12V 12
Iveco Daily 70C15C C/C
1 485 580.00
1 453 200.00
1 420 830.00
1 484 700.00
1 452 320.00
1 352 880.00
1 362 800.00
1 193 940.00
1 964 330.00
1 997 230.00
1 649 660.00
1 696 220.00
1 617 290.00
1 663 850.00
1 584 910.00
1 631 470.00
1 552 540.00
1 532 030.00
1 463 550.00
1 528 040.00
1 681 210.00
1 481 530.00
1 489 870.00
241 579.00
255 614.00
308 684.00
329 700.00
339 050.00
339 950.00
291 850.00
321 000.00
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
Sprinter 315CDI FC Euro4
Sprinter 315CDI FC LWB-MH
Sprinter 319 LWB F/C ZA
Sprinter 519CDI FC ZA
Sprinter 519CDI DC ZA
Sprinter 311CDI PV Euro 4
Sprinter 315CDI Euro4
Sprinter 315CDI PV HR LWB
Sprinter 515CDI PV Euro4
Sprinter 519CDI XL PV Euro5
PEUGEOT BOXER
VOLVO
Volvo FM 480 6x4 T/T hub reduction
Volvo FM 480 6x4 T/T single reduction
Volvo FH 610 6x4 T/T hub reduction
Volvo FH 610 6x4 T/T single reduction
Volvo FH 440 6x4 Rigid hub reduction
Volvo FH 440 6x4 Rigid single reduction
BIG VANS
Peugeot Boxer 3.3-ton GVM

Peugeot Boxer LWB HR 4-ton GVM
VW CRAFTER
Volkswagen Crafter 50 LWB (80kW)

Volkswagen Crafter 50 LWB (120kW)
Volkswagen Crafter 50 XLWB (80kW)
Volkswagen Crafter 50 XLWB (120kW)
267 200.00
308 700.00
406 800.00
339 900.00
361 400.00
297 000.00
322 800.00
403 600.00
371 300.00
403 600.00
415 700.00
454 600.00
365 900.00
417 900.00
287 895.00
313 596.00
292 368.00
318 070.00
Prices correct at the time of going to press.

However, please note that these prices are
subject to change without notice. Contact the
manufacturer, importer, distributor or dealer for
the latest prices.
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HINO JOINS PINKDRIVES FIGHT

AGAINST BREAST CANCER
specially-equipped Hino
500-Series 1626 chassis cab
fitted with a box body has
joined the fleet of vehicles operated
by the PinkDrive charitable organisation for its fight against breast cancer
in South Africa.
The box body is fitted out with
very specialised equipment for carrying out mammographic screening
and is valued at approximately R10million.
This is our second mobile mammography unit while we also have a
truck-mounted educational unit that
traverse the country along with three
educational cars, explained the
founder and director of PinkDrive,
Noelene Kotschan.
The mobile mammography
units travel to semi-urban and urban
areas with the objective of enabling
various disadvantaged communities access to education, physical
examination and how to do breast
self-examination in the fight against
cancer. We have already provided
over 5 000 free mammograms, done
over 54 000 clinical breast examinations, educated over 79 000 people
and distributed over 90 000 items
of educational material, added Ms
Kotschan.
The fact that BIDVest is a major
sponsor of this project resulted in
the groups McCarthy automotive
retailer being called on to supply the
vehicle. In the end it was Hino Selby
that undertook the project, which
included lengthening a long-wheelbase 1626 chassis cab and coordinating the construction and fitment
of the box body by Elite with MWS
supplying specialised components.
The expensive medical equipment is
fitted in three portioned areas in the
air conditioned body.
The Hino tows a big generating
set so that the unit is self-sufficient.
The handover of the Hino-based
unit took place in Johannesburg recently and the high profile PinkDrive
and its projects occupy in the eyes
of the government was evidenced
by the attendance at the function of
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First Lady Tobeka Madiba-Zuma, Deputy Minister of Health,

Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, Deputy
Minister of Women, Children
and People with Disabilities, Ms
Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, and
the MEC of Health for Gauteng,
Hope Papo.
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ABOVE: PinkDrives new Hino-based mobile

mammography unit to use in the organisations
fight against breast cancer.
BELOW: The handover of the Hino-based
mobile mammography unit to PinkDrive was a
very high-profile event in terms of support from
central and local government. Here the Deputy
Minister for Women, Children and People with
Disabilities, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, is interviewed for television.
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Company
Barloworld Isuzu
A winner all round
arloworld Isuzu Trucks Johannesburg has been rated No1

Volume Dealer out of 36 Isuzu
Truck dealers country-wide in the 2013
Isuzu Trucks South Africa Excellence
Awards.
When asked how they achieved
selling 531 units in 2013, Cheryl Tamagnone, General Manager: Commercial
Sales for Barloworld Isuzu Trucks,
said: When you are selling the best
trucks in the market, the Isuzu N- and
F-Series with revolutionary Automated
Manual Transmission, you can only
succeed. Our sales team has all the
confidence in the product and we
are very proud of achieving the No1
Volume award.
In addition to the Volume award,
Barloworld Isuzu Trucks Johannesburg
achieved second over-all in the Dealer
Excellence category, while Jacques
Gericke was awarded number one
for Service Management and Cheryl
Tamagnone number two for Sales.
Vernon Meakin, Barloworld Isuzu
Trucks Johannesburgs General Manager, explained that Isuzu Truck South
Africa audit all their franchise dealers
three times a year and impose stringent guidelines on the dealerships
ability to meet sales targets, achieve
market share, quality of marketing and
advertising, housekeeping, training
programmes, accuracy of tenders,
stockholdings, etc.
Meakin added that Gericke, who
won the No1 Service award, was on
top of his game owing to his attention
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The multi-award winning

Barloworld Isuzu Trucks
Johannesburg dealership offers the largest GM
vehicle and parts
wholesale stock.
to the quality and accuracy of his job cards, warranties, tenders, the condition
of the workshop tools and especially the special tool requirements, the on-going
training of his technicians and his handling of any comebacks from clients. We
are very proud of him as he is an inspiration to others.
The Barloworld Isuzu Dealership also achieved top honours in the Barloworld Franchise Dealer of the Year Awards for 2013 with Mario Torrente being
named as the Salesman of the Year, Shane Thompson as Top Service Support
and Cheryl Tamagnone as Sales Manager of the Year GM/ISUZU Franchises.
Barloworld Isuzu Trucks Johannesburg has consistently achieved top CSI within
the Barloworld Motor Group.
Its been a long, hard road since we moved the franchise from Herriotdale
five years ago to City Deep, but it gave us a great advantage as the franchise
has become the largest stockholder of vehicles and is the largest wholesaler of
GM parts, Meakin said. We also have our large and modern service department sporting seven double drive-through service bays.
Because of the demand, we have extended our workshop service hours so
that we are now operating from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm Monday to Friday and we
have introduced Saturday servicing, as well as a mobile service unit and a 24hour breakdown unit, to ensure our clients trucks are back on the road as soon
as possible. Im very proud of what we have achieved thus far and we intend to
carry this momentum into the future.
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Company
news
Mahle Aftermarket
opens sales office in SA
ahle Aftermarket, the Mahle

business unit specialising in
spare parts, opened a sales
office in Port Elizabeth in March this
year.
The branch offers customers
comprehensive local service and ought
to contribute to strengthening the
business in the South African region.
For all local customers, this results in
more individual and flexible support
and access to the extensive Mahle
product range: from turbochargers, to
thermostats and engine components,

to filters.
Furthermore, the new sales office,
which is headed by Chris Stanbridge
(Head of the Mahle Aftermarket Southern Africa Branch), is located directly
at the production location of the Mahle
BEHR plant in Port Elizabeth, which
will enable the company to use synergies on site and also tap full potential
future growth.
Africa is a continent with great
potential, says Georges Mourad,
Mahle Aftermarkets new office

in Port Elizabeth. It will serve
customers across the Southern
African region.
Head of Middle East /Africa and

Head of Sales Middle East/Africa and
Overseas. It has a very large and
diverse fleet of vehicles and all OEMs
are well represented in this market.
Therefore, the SA location will become
increasingly important to us for future
expansion.
With the appropriate business
development, a distribution centre may
be established at the same location in
the future.
THE
SKFs green CASM electric cylinder
KFs CASM electric cylinder, a

BeyondZero Portfolio product,
reduces CO2 emissions in a
wide range of industrial applications.
In a study in India with Indian Textiles,
an SKF customer who replaced hydraulic lifts in a textile printing machine
with two SKF CASM electric cylinders,
a decline in energy use estimated to
be 7MWh per year was observed.
This reduction translates into a CO2
savings of 5,3tons per year for one
machine according to world power
grid mix CO2 factor of 0,749kg CO2e/
kWh this equates to approximately
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11 tons per year according the Indian

power grid of 1,57kg CO2e/kWh (PE
International Gmbh and LBP University
of Stuttgart).
In India, we replaced hydraulic
lifts, but the potential CO2 emission
reduction that can be achieved by
replacing pneumatic systems with the
CASM is immense when looking at the
number of factories around the world,
says Markus Lieberherr, Business
Development Manager, SKF Industrial
Automation.
The difference between using
our old hydraulic lifting system and
the SKF CASM 63 is huge when it

comes to the environmental savings
and impact. We no longer consume
400 litres of hydraulic oil per year,
says Niki Thakore, Managing Director,
Indian Textile Engineers. Second, our
customers reduce energy usage. With
5 000 machines in India, this means
our customers save around 750 000
dollars per month.
The SKF CASM electric cylinder
is an energy-efficient electromechanical solution for replacing conventional
pneumatic cylinder systems.
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May/June 2014
Company
news
MAN Truck & Bus SA recognises

and rewards its top dealers
AN Truck & Bus South Africa

has put a comprehensive
dealer network development
programme in place, specially designed to incentivise and build capacity within the organisations growing
national dealer network.
Focused on improving customer
satisfaction levels within MANs proprietary and independent dealerships, the
programme culminates with an annual
Dealer of the Year Awards ceremony
recognising exemplary performance on
both dealer enterprise and individual
levels.
MANs Dealer of the Year Awards
for 2013, held in mid-April at Kwa-Maritane Game Lodge, included category
winners across all strategic areas of
the organisations dealer network,
including new truck and bus sales,
parts sales, aftersales service, vehicle
financing and used vehicle sales.
According to Geoff du Plessis,
Executive Chairman, MAN Truck &
Bus SA, the awards are based on key
performance indicators and benchmarks specific to various operational disciplines within the dealership.
All winners have superseded these
metrics by impressive margins and are
rewarded with a luxury overseas trip.
The top performing dealership is also
treated to a premiere celebratory event
at its premises, he said.
The prestigious Dealer of the Year
Award went to Vereeniging Truck
& Bus, who also won the Service
category.
Other dealership category winners
included: East London Truck & Bus
and Alpine Truck & Bus (Parts Dealer of
the Year) and Polokwane Truck & Bus
(Independent Sales Dealer of the Year).
Individual category winners
included: Henri Labuschagne (Chairmans Customer Service Excellence
Award); Dennis van Zyl (Truck Salesman of the Year); Gary Aliphon (Bus
Salesman of the Year); Manie Jansen
(TopUsed Salesman of the Year); and
Rudi le Roux (Top MAN Financial Services Business Development Manager
of the Year).
Geoff du Plessis, Executive Chairman of MAN Truck & Bus, Henri Labuschagne,
Dealer Principal of Vereeniging Truck & Bus, Max Heller, CFO of MAN Truck &
Bus, and Bruce Dickson, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus.
The MAN Bus Salesman of the Year 2013, Gary Aliphon (second from left), with
Bruce Dickson, Max Heller and Geoff du Plessis.
MAN Truck & Bus SA CEO, Bruce Dickson, explained: Our Dealer of the Year
Awards recognise the growing levels of entrepreneurship in our dealer network,
which have helped established MAN as one of the most customer-orientated
heavy commercial vehicle supplier in the country. Our on-going dealer network
development programme provides a solid platform from which to boost sustainable profitability for our dealers and their customers.
The dealer conference at Kwa-Maritane also served as the launch pad for
MANs 2014 Dealer of the Year Awards, where key strategic objectives were
introduced.
The 2014 MAN Dealer Network Development Programme will have additional focus on areas of the business influencing customer satisfaction, providing a common focus throughout the network culminating in improvements in
the network to benefit customers. At the end of the day, it is all about keeping
customers happy, and rewarding those who excel in this regard, concluded
Geoff du Plessis.
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Company
news
hat more can a truck manufacturer wish for than a customer who not only sings the
praises of its brand and its aftersales
support, but also claims that for their
own operation there is only one truck
that works in Africa?
Buks van Rensburg, Managing
Director of Buks Haulage Limited
(BHL), who primarily uses these FAW
units in his 130-vehicle fleet, has given
this exceptional accolade to the FAW
28.380FT (commonly called the J5).
Van Rensburgs claim is no mere
lip service. To bear out this claim, he
has literally put his bucks on the table
by ordering a further 100 FAW vehicles
to complement the 99 units he already
has all of them the robust FAW
28.380FT.
I decided in October last year that
all my future replacement vehicles will
be the same FAW 28.380 truck-tractor.
We use it in two configurations one
with a side-tipper trailer supplied by
Afrit and the other with a flat deck.
BHL has been running 70 of the
FAW 28.380FT side-tippers, transporting copper concentrate from the mines
in Zambia to the countrys smelters.
Thereafter the robust 29 FAW flat
decks transport the beneficiated material from the smelter, over 2 400km
from Ndola, Zambia, to Walvis Bay,
Namibia, for export to China.
Treacherous roads with the worst
conditions ever seen dirt tracks, potholes, sludge, sand and rubble. Hard
on any truck and driver, and capable
of virtually breaking the camels back
the vehicles and the drivers in
very quick succession, explains van
Rensburg.
However, van Rensburg knows and
understands Africa, its roads and its
infrastructure. He is an astute businessman who displays a tremendous
get-go attitude and wont baulk at an
opportunity. He has hard-earned, firsthand experience of driving a trucktractor/trailer combination across the
worst roads imaginable. He is sharp
and nimble in business decisions and
can notch great logistics experience
on his beltand he has run various
businesses since his first start-up in
1996, Coma Transport, a long-haulage
operation between South African destinations and Swaziland.
Being very logistics savvy, van
Rensburg keeps his fleet loaded with
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Only one truck works

for Africa thats the
FAW 28.380FT
truck tractor, says BHL
all return trips from Namibia to Zambia, carrying various chemicals, some
hazardous even like sulphuric acid
- needed by the mining industry up in
the African copper belt.
Just this year van Rensburg decided to register a subsidiary of BHL in
Namibia to pick up on the increasing
business opportunities being generated in sub-Saharan mining operations. In 2015 a new smelter will be
commissioned in Zambia, adding to
the haulage business.
I am focussing on Walvis Bay as
the export point for my clients owing to the faster, more efficient border
clearance procedures and through
times, which gives my clients faster
turnaround, and gives me optimum
uptime for my fleet.
For the new Namibian company,

van Rensburg has ordered another 25
FAW 28.380FT units. Further expansion which we are planning over the
next 18 months, owing to the new
smelter and other increased mining opportunities, has enable us to
extend our FAW fleet by a further 100
units, both side-tippers and flat decks.
These are due for delivery through
2014 and into 2015, says a confident
van Rensburg.
Asked about the choice of FAW,
and the FAW 28.380FT in particular,
van Rensburg quickly dons his businessman hat. Its simple it is effective cost of ownership, together with a
dependable and easy-to-operate product and great aftersales support.
Who can argue with 2,1km/litre
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on a side-tipper and 2,5km/litre on a

tri-axle flat deck? Since Ive incorporated the FAW vehicles I have realised
a 10% saving on fuel alone. On fleet
utilisation I have increased my uptime
from 65% to 95%.
Why is FAW so good? Because
the FAW is easy to service and to
maintain at our self-service depots in
Ndola and Solwezi, Zambia, our drivers love them and BHL has optimum
fleet efficiency.
BHL has 100 depot employees, of

which 12 are FAW-trained technicians
to look after the FAW fleet. BHL holds
R5 million in parts and spares, to not
only service and maintain the vehicles
but to carry out repairs and even conduct rebuilds if necessary. Ironically,
we purchased quite a lot of parts,
anticipating some particular high repair
rates. Of the 50 clutch kits purchased
18 months ago, we have only used 8
to date.
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Weve seen concrete evidence

of FAWs durability, reliability and
simplicity. Our drivers love their FAW
trucks. BHL follows a one-driver-onetruck policy. Also our drivers prefer the
manual transmission because they are
quicker to repair and, frankly, much
easier to drive in Africa. The 28.380FT
has the best uptime a big incentive
for drivers too. Keeping our welltrained drivers comfortable, the FAW
provides a cosy cab with air-sprung
seats, air-conditioning and all the necessary creature comforts.
Each of the companys vehicles is
equipped with satellite tracking and all
its drivers are given mobile telephones.
This enables BHL to monitor driver behaviour and ensure its trucks are being
operated in the most cost-efficient and
responsible manner possible.
FAW aftersales support and personal attention is unrivalled. Ive yet to
enjoy better support than that which I
have from the FAW group. Theyre part
of my team, understand my business and know what is important to
my businesss viability, reiterates van
Rensburg.
BHL fleet maintenance standards
are at first-world. Each truck returning
to either of the depots is washed immediately, degreased and undergoes
a full check and a full report from the
driver. This helps maintain a healthy
fleet of vehicles where any minor irregularity is rectified quickly.
BHLs planned FAW fleet replacement cycle is four years, followed by
a complete engine and transmission
rebuild and then another four years
of operating life. At present individual
vehicles are clocking up approximately
10 000km a month and some of the
earliest units have reached the 250
000km mark.
As far as our customer commitment is concerned, at BHL we acknowledge that our customer is king.
We are committed to honouring our
agreements with our clients on time at
all levels and to remain professional at
all times, van Rensburg states proudly. Each client is treated individually
and offered real-time management
solutions. We give peace of mind to
our clients, so they can focus on their
core business, while we manage their
transport and logistics.
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South African construction industry

not out of the woods yet
he South African construction industry was particularly hard hit when the infrastructure
development highs leading up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup were followed by a global recession and depressed growth, according to a recent survey of the construction industry
by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Statistics detailing the decline of the industry over the last three years have been well
publicised.
Mark Allix, of the BDLive online publication, has reported that in the fourth quarter of last
year construction confidence rose to a new five-year high, with a recovery in construction activity and moderation in tendering competition. However, he said the balance sheets of major
JSE-listed construction and engineering groups were still showing strain.
According to the PwC report the discrepancy between the performance of the construction
index and the JSE all-share index is stark. Not only has the industry been punished for its lacklustre financial performance in the down cycle, but also because of public perception following
the Competition Commission process, findings and settlement.
It would appear that the cycle has bottomed out with a number of encouraging signs from
the financial performance of individual companies, order book growth and public infrastructure
commitments.
However, there are still a number of risk factors that could impact the industry.
Public sector infrastructure spending is normally a good indicator of the industrys performance. The SA governments infrastructure development plan and the new Presidential
Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC), set up to coordinate infrastructure expenditure
between the three different spheres of government, are positive signals for future growth in the
industry.
After remaining fairly flat from 2009 to 2011, capital expenditure by public-sector institutions has increased by 11,7% since 2011, with total expenditure in 2012 amounting to R202
billion.
The scale of this increase may be misleading, as new construction work only increased by
3,5% to R137 billion while plant, machinery and equipment purchased increased by 55% to
R38 billion. Nevertheless, when one takes into account that the 2011 increase from 2010 was
16,1%, the increase in new construction over the last three years has been real.
However, it needs to be borne in mind that construction input cost inflation was also well
above CPI inflation and that the effective growth rate from 2009 to 2015 shown on the graph is
less than 6%.
Concern has been aired from various quarters about the governments ability to roll out
capital and infrastructure programmes, as well as the accuracy of capital forecasts.
A comparison of actual construction expenditure with forecasts made in the last three years
shows that apart from the pre-credit crises 2009 forecast, actual expenditure has been reasonably in line with forecasts. Actual construction expenditure in 2012 was R7,3 billion below the
2011 forecast.
Eskom, Transnet and SANRAL, as well as ACSA, did the bulk of the public corporation
capital spending in the run up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Babcocks mobile diesel generator sets are a remarkably good solution for on-site
power. They provide for welding, grinding and lighting wherever grid power is
not available or unstable.
Babcocks mobile diesel

Gensets gain
momentum in the market
abcocks Industrial division is fielding an increasing number of enquiries

for its competitively priced in-house developed mobile diesel generator
sets, both internally from other Babcock International Group companies
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and from industrial companies requiring power on-site for welding, grinding
and lighting wherever grid power is
not available or unstable.
The latest order calls for 21 twinpack and 5 four-pack units for Babcock Target Plant Services, the largest
empowered mobile crane and plant
service provider in South Africa.
We originally designed and commercialised the 50 KVA four-pack mobile unit about three years ago, which
has proved extremely successful,
says Babcocks Industrial Business
Manager, Hendrik du Toit. The first
units ordered are still being successfully used in the field and have proved
to be very reliable and robust, ideal
for rugged industrial applications and
conditions.
As the market evolved, customers needed to be able to undertake
more than one powered application
at a time. In response we developed
a 25 KVA twin-pack to complement
the 50 KVA four-pack model, making it
possible for more than one operator to
weld at the same time, while providing
auxiliary power for grinding and lighting. These units are flexible and also
designed to be used as generators if
they are not being used for welding
applications.
Mounted on a fully enclosed, roadworthy brake-axle trailer, these highquality units are being deployed both
as generator sets and welding plants
that can be towed by a standard
light commercial vehicle. Sold with
a one-year guarantee with unlimited
hours, they are very low maintenance
systems.
The units comprise a brushless
electrical alternator, built-in Automatic
Voltage Regular that regulates the
voltage to 220/380V at 50Hz and a
safety shutdown function. With the
exception of the major components,
which are imported but represented in
South Africa, all other parts are locally
manufactured.
The twin-pack unit uses a fourcylinder Yanmar 4TNV98 (36,4kW
continuous power @1 500rpm) diesel
engine, and the four-pack unit employs
a four-cylinder Iveco N45SM1A (59kW
Continuous power @1 500rpm) diesel
engine.
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May/June 2014
Better and faster performance from

Bobcats re-engineered M-series
obcat Equipment South Africa

recently introduced their completely re-engineered, newgeneration compact M-series which,
they say, will provide: Power, performance, durability, ergonomics, maintenance and serviceability acrossthe-board of the product range, which
includes the S510, S530, S550, S570,
S590 and T590.
Michael Burns, National Sales and
Marketing Manager at Bobcat Equipment SA, says: Nothing escaped
our re-engineering. These loaders do
more, better and faster.
The superior design, heavy-duty
construction, component protection and rugged reliability of the new
M-series will run up production and
run down total cost of ownership on
any site. The re-engineered hydraulics
system, which consists of a higher
standard flow, combined with lower
back pressure and high hydraulic pressure, results in 20% improved hydraulic efficiency.
Improved attachment performance increases overall functionality
by working faster and more efficiently.
The increased tractive effort enables
operators to push more and dig harder
than ever before. Stronger hydraulics
and better tractive effort also results in
faster cycle times.
The cab did not escape our re-
engineering, says Burns. With operator safety and comfort always taking
precedence, cab space has been
increased by 10%, giving more room
all around. The cab is not only bigger but also quieter with a 60% noise
reduction, which improves the working
environment, job-site communications
and subsequently leads to better production. Noise and vibration are further
isolated by the new engine mounts.
The intelligent full-colour deluxe
instrumentation panel with optional
keyless start, as well as monitoring
and interactive functions, further improve operation.
The new cab-forward moves the
operator area closer to the attachment, giving a better vantage point of
the work area. Bobcat loaders with
enclosed cabs are air-conditioned
and have a best-in-class, pressurised
interior space that helps keep dust to
a minimum. Increased light output of
over 50% provides greater comfort and
safety working brighter environment.
Turning to the all-important aspects of cost savings, Burns says that
end users objectives are to run down
operational and total ownership costs
and run up production costs. The new
M-Series presents numerous costsaving features; the cooling system
has been re-engineered for improved
performance and extended machine
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life while increased fuel capacity extends operation time.

The swing-open tailgate and the
transverse-mounted engine provide
one-sided serviceability. The cab tilt
provides straightforward access to
the hydraulics, as well as to routine
and long-term maintenance points.
These loaders do not require any belt
adjustments, including the drive and
alternator belts.
According to Burns, the rugged
Bobcat chain case is the only maintenance-free chain case in the industry,
with an exclusive bow-tie drive train
design, fixed axle tubes, stronger axles
and fully sealed bearings. The prestressed #80 high-strength oval chains
(HSOC) with no master link, thick sidelink plates and hardened pins are 38%
stronger than other products currently
available on the market.
The chains never require adjustment, which means no stoppage time.
The permanently sealed and lubricated Bobcat rollers and idlers do not
require routine maintenance and save
the end user more time and money.
The re-engineered features of
the Bobcat M-Series combine reliable, high performance with low input
costs to provide a sustainable solution
for any customer who demands top
performance in a compact package,
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concludes Burns.
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The Bell B30E ADT.
Bell builds a name

as a one-stop
construction
equipment shop
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great deal of infrastructure and

construction development in
South Africa and elsewhere on
the continent has been achieved by
companies making use of equipment
supplied by Proudly South African
manufacturer, Bell Equipment.
Over a period of time Bell has been
strategically focused on building its
product range to cater for needs of the
construction industry. Today the company is a one-stop shop for premier
construction equipment as a result of
both strategic partnerships and local
manufacture.
Bell articulated dump trucks are a
familiar sight on construction sites and
in July 2013 the company introduced
the smaller models of its new E-series
of ADTs - the B20E, B25E and B30E
- which are aimed specifically at the
construction industry.
The Bell E-series provides classleading power and weight ratios, and
advanced engine and drivetrain characteristics, while setting the highest
standards in safety, driver comfort and
truck management.
Fuel can contribute more than
40% of the operating cost on a site
and has, therefore, always been a
major focus area for Bell Equipment,
especially in reacting to international
emission restrictions regimes and the
increasing cost of fuel. In addition, engine power and fuel consumption have
been optimised on the E-series trucks
through event-dependant software
that controls retardation, cooling and
charging of accumulators.
Comments Bell Equipment Sales
South Africas (BESSA) Director: Sales
and Marketing, Terry Gillham: Our Eseries trucks have been extremely well
received due largely to their productivity, serviceability and fuel efficiency,
and are starting to bed down in the
market place after 12 years of our successful D-series range.
Meanwhile the companys complete range of heavy earthmoving
solutions includes tracked dozers for
site preparation and a variety of loading tools from excavators to wheeled
loaders, well matched to Bells ADT
products. Motorized graders provide
for final finishing and detailed site
preparation.
Complementing the range are
loader backhoes, smaller loaders and
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excavators, providing versatility for

the laying of services and intricate site
work. This, together with a variety of
compaction equipment, ensures that
Bell Equipment caters for the entire
construction spectrum.
In response to market needs, a
package solution, comprising a small
loader matched to the smaller model
of Bell Equipments popular haulage
tractor and a dump trailer, provide
another locally manufactured option
for start-up operations or material
batching plants.
Adds Gillham: It has been just
over a year since Bell became distributors for the Finlay range of mobile
crushing and screening equipment in
Southern Africa. These are wonderful products with a rich history in the
Southern African market, and weve
been able to piggyback on this success to grow new sales and will now
also be focusing on growing aftermarket sales.
Likewise our Bomag product
range has continued to grow from
strength to strength since we took
over the distribution in 2009. Bomag is
continually re-investing in product development and upgrading its offering
and we were able to showcase their
latest innovations in soil stabilising/recycling, paving and compaction during
demonstration days in the Gauteng
area in March.
According to Gillham the construction capital equipment market is highly
competitive and a highly sought-after
market. Competition comes in all
shapes and sizes from all over the
globe and the introduction of Chinese
and Korean products has seen the
number of competitors increase in
recent years.
Bomag demonstration days in Gauteng in March, where Bell had the latest technology in road rehabilitation/recycling, paving and compaction on demonstration
for customers.
However, he believes that being able to provide a spectrum of quality products, backed up by strong product support, is paying dividends for the company.
From 2012 to 2013 we have seen a year-on-year increase in revenue on new
unit sales across all sectors of 18,5%, which speaks volumes for the past year.
This is a tremendous result, especially when one considers that South Africas
GDP only grew by just over 2%. Weve managed to carve ourselves a bigger
chunk of a smaller cake.
Were selling into a wide variety of construction applications, from typical
road construction to plant hirers and loading and hauling for quarry operations.
Typically our ADTs are sold in batches of four or six at a time, whereas the Finlay
product is sold one at a time as individual units, and primarily used in quarries for
aggregates for construction and road infrastructure projects.
Our Bomag fleet and Bell TLBs are popular with local government, which
use them to construct and maintain roads and other infrastructure as part of
service delivery.
THE
RIGHT: The Bell 315SK

4x4 tractor loader backhoe.
BELOW: The Bell 670G
grader.
May/June 2014
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Metsos Lokotrack LT220D is one of the most compact combined crushing and screening
plants on the market. It provides cost-effective solutions for shorter term contracts, with ease
of on-highway transport enabling rapid machine deployment between sites.
More end product, less

hauling,less fuel with Metsos Lokotrack
he latest addition to Metsos

mobile crushing and screening
range, the Lokotrack LT220D,
may revolutionise the way aggregate
contractors operate as it combines
a cone crusher and a three-deck
screen on a single track-mounted
plant, the Lokotrack LT220D.
This revolutionary plant reduces
operational costs in several ways,
most notably by substantially lowering fuel consumption and reducing
the need for maintenance.
The Lokotrack LT220D is the
first track-mounted crusher/screen
combination to be developed with

such compact dimensions a world
first for Metso, says Jarmo Vuorenp, project manager at Metso
Mining and Construction. Locally,
Barloworld Equipment is Metso Mobiles dealer for Southern Africa.
The Lokotrack LT220D is
equipped with a proven, high-performing Metso cone crusher, either
the HP200 or the GP220, while an
intelligent control system ensures
safe and reliable processes in all applications.
Paired with Metsos primary
Lokotrack LT106 mobile jaw plant,

the LT220D secondary crushing and
screening unit is capable of producing up to three calibrated end
products. In turn, the large 8,4m
screen fitted on the LT220D provides
high capacity, as well as excellent
screening efficiency.
A key feature of the Lokotrack
LT220D is that it enables contractors to take on smaller contracts
that would previously have been
considered unprofitable, with ease
of on-highway transport and rapid
machine deployment between sites
being major deciding factors.
Power to run the crusher and
screen is delivered by a single
Cat C13 diesel engine generating309kW. Hydraulically-operated
screen lifting and folding side
conveyors enable the Lokotrack
LT220D to be ready for action in just
minutes.
Weighing in at 48 tonnes, Metsos
Lokotrack LT220D measures 16,5m
in length, with a width and height of
3m and 3,5m respectively.
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May/June 2014
Wacker Neuson: A tool for every job
frica is a market with great

potential, according to Eugene
Brown, Regional President of
Wacker Neuson Africa.
We are already represented in
several African countries with our
range of construction equipment, and
have enjoyed particular success with
our equipment for soil compaction, as
well as in the field of concrete technology. We see good opportunities for
both our light and compact equipment
ranges.
This has been proven with the
Value Rammer, that has an outstanding price-performance-affordability
ratio. Since the launch of this rammer,
we have seen very good demand for
the machine, says Brown. With this
product line, we can address new customer segments that were previously
closed to us because of the pricing of
our premium line machines.
Wacker Neuson revolutionized soil
compaction with the invention of the
electric rammer in 1930 and the gasoline rammer in 1952. Alongside later
generations of the rammer family, the
equipment in this field includes vibratory plates, rollers, as well as 2- and
4-cycle rammers.
Value Rammer
The RD27 ride-on
hydrostatic vibratory roller.
Concrete technology
Customers using equipment for
concrete-curing walls, ceilings and
floors in building construction will find
great support from the Wacker Neuson
range designed for this type of work,
The Wacker Neuson Tracked Skid

Steer Loader 701 Genius Workmate
is a superb workhorse.
May/June 2014
but it also comes into its own in infrastructure projects for concrete work
on bridges, highways or tunnels. The
Wacker Neuson offers a range of highfrequency internal vibrators, including
internal vibrators, external vibrators,
frequency converters, low-noise vibratory tables, trowels and screeds.
Worksite technology
Wacker Neuson offers gas and electric
breakers, cut-off saws and floor saws,
all of which make demolition work
significantly easier thanks to their
power and user-friendly design. If a
construction site lacks light or power,
or conditions are wet, Wacker Neuson
generators, lighting equipment, and
pumps are efficient ways to resolve
these problems. When it comes to
supplying electricity, there are portable
generators of the G-range to provide
reliable power. A powerful solution
to waste waters with fibrous solids
is offered with the PSC-Ex series of
electric submersible pumps.
For exceptional lighting Wacker
Neuson offers versatile lighting solutions with their LTN series of narrow
body light towers, ideally suited for
illuminating job sites, site prep, concrete pours, specialty events, paring
lots roadwork and bridgework.
Compact equipment
A broad range of excavators from
800kg to 15ton, all-wheel dumpers
with payloads from one to ten tons,
four models of skid steer loaders
extending from 510kg to 1 150kg of
working load, as well as wheel loaders,
tele-wheel loaders, and tele-handlers
complete the compact equipment
portfolio
Wacker Neuson has been represented in South Africa for more than
30 years. The company has had its
national headquarters in Johannesburg
since 1980. Branches were opened in
Durban in 1985 and in Cape Town in
1987. Today, the sub-Saharan countries are serviced out of South Africa,
with sales partners in Angola, Namibia,
Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique,
Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, Swaziland, South Sudan and Tanzania.
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Product
news
BEWARE THOU THE WATER HAZARD
ater is a hazard, particularly

for filters. Highveld Filters, a
Donaldson distributor, was
approached by a client with this specific issue.
The client was utilizing a Toyota
Dyna truck to transport personnel
underground to and from their work
stations. Because of the placement of
the filter, it was being exposed to high
volumes of water on the underground
roads.
The trucks air filter is fitted at the
back, below the left front wheel, and
allows for water to be drawn into the
engine, which of course can cause
engine failure.
Dirk Uys, sales engineer at Highveld Filters, explains: We replaced the
current filter with a Donaldson Air Filter, its housing and a RAM inlet hood.
The air filter and the suction point were
moved higher on the vehicle to approximately 3m above ground, offering
the vehicle a new intake system.
The air filter and suction point were

moved higher up on the vehicle.
This change offered a new intake system with less risk of a breakdown.
This solution has provided their client with peace of mind and the ability
to use the truck for their underground
transport needs without the possibility
of an engine breakdown and excessive
downtime.
Donaldson Filtration Solutions
not only provides the worlds most
advanced products but, along with
our distribution network, we work with

you to determine a holistic filtration
solution.
THE
For further information contact:

Taryn Ternent, PR Officer, tel. 011-997-6000. Email: [email protected].
Babcock boosts crane hire fleet
abcock has made a major investment into its equipment hire

fleet with a view to expanding
its crane hire services into the mining
sector.
In line with its expansion plans, the
company bought one ATF 40G-5, one
ATF 90G-4, three ATF 130G-5s and
three ATF 220G-5 Tadano all-terrain
cranes, as well as a GR350-XL Tadano
rough-terrain crane in the last quarter
of 2013. The fleet now consists of
more than 170 cranes ranging from 5
to 600 ton.
The fleet expansion follows on from
the merger with Target Cranes in 2012,
which makes the company one of the
largest operators in Southern Africa.
With a combined inventory of more
than 20 000 items for hire, Babcock
is already a leading supplier of mobile cranes, as well as welding and
mechanical construction plant to the
energy, process, marine, petrochemical
and construction industries in Africa.
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Since joining forces with Target Cranes

in 2012, Babcock has become the largest empowered mobile crane and plant
service provider in southern Africa.
Babcocks Ian Kendrick, says: In
addition to investing in the new cranes,
weve opened up a dedicated branch
in Rustenburg to focus on serving mining operations in the area. A 40-ton, a
130-ton and two 220-ton cranes have
been deployed to this branch and our
Rustenburg field service team is fully
equipped to service, both at client
sites and at the branch workshop.
The Tadano ATF 40G-2 features a
full-width two-man cabin and a telescopic boom extending from 10,45m
to 35,2m. Safety devices include
electronic load moment and automatic overload shut-off, hoist limit with
shut-off, overload warning and load
moment gauge. Digital displays show
boom angle, boom length, sheave
height, working radius and hook load.
The ATF 130G-5 is equipped with
an 18m boom extension mounted to

the 60m main boom. It can be carried
along with the crane, which has a total
weight of 60 ton and an axle load of 12
tons. As required, the boom extension
can be used as a 3,8m heavy duty
jib or as a 10/18m jib, eliminating the
need to transport and mount the whole
boom extension separately.
The ATF 220G-5 offers a high load
capacity combined with a 68m main
boom and an axle load of 12 tons to
ensure possible utilisation and applications up to the 6-axle class. Boom
extensions can be offset mechanically
and, since bending takes place at the
main boom head, the crane can be
placed close to buildings and lift loads
far beyond the buildings edges, owing
to the 20 or 40 degree bend of the
boom extensions. Installation close to
buildings also ensures a short working radius, so that the full range of the
load charts can be utilised, with less
site space blocked by the crane. THE
May/June 2014
Company
news
Hole in one for Freightliner, FUSO
reightliner and FUSO, commercial vehicle brands in the MBSA stable, have
once again shown their commitment to supporting local skills development
within the motoring and transport industry as two of the sponsors of the
Edutrans Golf Day.
Eight sponsored students participated in the Edutrans Golf Day and were
given a taste of true luxury when they were chauffeured to and from the golf day
in the latest generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class, giving them a taste of the finer
things in life. Six of the learners are on the SAGDB programme the Gary Player
School of Excellence.
The students demonstrated their golfing pedigree in style when the Freightliner and FUSO teams won first and second place respectively on the day, leaving
some of the more seasoned golfers in awe.
Edutrans is a comprehensive and exciting information career guide for school
leavers that details the wide-ranging career paths in both the motoring and
transport industry. Its aim is to attract pupils into the industry at a young age with
a focus on developing and nurturing their skills and talents.
Mercedes-Benz SA has always been an ardent supporter of skills development within the motoring and transport industry, with a particular focus on
nurturing talent via its in-house training academies and providing bursaries for
learners. The mutual and shared synergies between the motoring and transport
industry ensure that skills development remains a key priority in ensuring that
new talent is continuously introduced into the industry.
Godfrey Hani, Divisional Manager of Freightliner and FUSO, added: Skills
development is critically important in ensuring the long-term success and viability
May/June 2014
Aspiring sportsmen from the SAGDB

programme took part in the Edutrans
Golf Day sponsored by Freightliner
and FUSO, two commercial vehicle
brands in the MBSA stable.
Freightliner and
FUSO support
local skills
development with
Edutrans Golf Day
sponsorship
of the motoring and transport industry.
Nurturing talent is something that we
have always been passionate about
and our partnership with the Edutrans
Golf Day is just another example of our
dedication and resolve.
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Company
news
highly sought-after
distribution contract that
encompasses some 2400
loads a year has been awarded
to Imperial Managed Logistics by
Johnson & Johnson.
Johan Truter, joint Managing Director, explained that the
scope of this contract includes
all national direct customer
deliveries from Johnson &
Johnsons East London manufacturing facility to retail outlets,
supermarkets and wholesalers
around the country. In addition,
he revealed that Imperial would
handle some primary inbound
loads for Johnson & Johnson
from East London to Gauteng,
KwaZulu-Natal and the Western
Cape.
Imperials ability to offer customers a single point of contact
to move goods anywhere in
Southern Africa, including providing a
comprehensive transport management
solution, full operational and reporting visibility, was instrumental in this
contract win, Truter said.
Imperial Managed Logistics provides a proactive and cost-effective
supply chain management solution
for businesses that are looking to take
the intensity of formulating and managing a cost-effective supply chain
management programme off their
shoulders, he added. Our service
offering allows our clients to focus on
their core businesses.
Outlining their approach, Truter
explained that all facets of the customers transport needs are assessed at
the outset, and this information is then
combined with the companys knowledge of national transport routes, the
geographical layout of South Africa
and the available transport in the area,
to ensure that goods are delivered on
time exactly where they need to be.
One of the greatest advantages
for our clients is that Imperial Managed
Logistics model offers a single point of
contact. We engage directly with the
customer, assessing transport requirements, designing the best possible solution and ensuring that we source the
relevant capacity to move the clients
goods to the end destination.
Imperial Managed Logistics has
more than 10 years experience in providing supply chain management and
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Imperial Managed Logistics

lands Johnson & Johnson
national distribution contract
distribution services to customers in the South African FMCG sector. This contract, Truter explained, is a renewal with long-standing client Johnson & Johnson
to transport well known and trusted personal care brands, including Johnsons
Baby, Listerine, Neutrogena, Stayfree, Johnsons and Clean & Clear.
Luan de Vries, Head of Customer Services and Logistics for Johnson &
Johnson, outlined why Imperial was successful in securing the business: As we
continue looking for ways to better meet the needs of our customers and consumers, we embarked upon a rigorous tender process to seek the best partner
for our transportation needs. Imperial Managed Logistics were strong contenders
with a proven service and cost model. They brought us a unique solution, giving
us flexibility and innovation in the way we service our customers. This we believe
will give us a competitive edge in the future.
Johnson & Johnson is the one of the worlds largest and most diversified
healthcare companies with a proud heritage of having served South African consumers for more than 86 years.
THE
About Imperial Managed Logistics:
Imperial Managed Logistics was established in 2013 following the consolidation of two companies in the Imperial Logistics stable BROCO and
Cargo Africa. The name of the new business, Imperial Managed Logistics,
builds on the strength of the Imperial name and tells more about the service
and products they offer managed logistics. Imperial Managed Logistics
resides in the Consumer Products division, which provides integrated supply
chain solutions to a wide range of FMCG and retail companies. This division
distributes to top-end, mid-market and smaller retail environments, and also
offers express food distribution, selling and merchandising services. For
more information, please visit www.imperiallogistics.co.za.
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Company
news
LINDE RECEIVES AFRISAM AWARD
friSam, the suppliers of cementitious and construction materials, and Linde Material Handling
embarked on a strategic business
partnership back in 2004.
With around 40 units ranging from
H16T to H80D-02 Linde Hydrostatic
machines stationed at various AfriSam locations, Linde does not only
consider AfriSam to be a world-class
customer but also a business partner.
Forming a critical part of Afrisams
day-to-day business means that Linde,
as a supplier, have to make certain
that AfriSam receives first class, professional service on all levels. This is to
ensure the future growth and success
of both businesses.
Eight years ago, AfriSam introduced an annual Suppliers Awards
event. A range of varied criteria from
total spend to B-BBEE status, from
safety records to quality of service or
product, from contribution to AfriSams brand to pricing policies and
future market trends, to mention a
few, is taken into consideration for the
awards.
This year, thirteen winners were
acknowledged from different business
units and regions according to specific
categories and then rated against criterias considered critical to AfriSams
business imperatives. Linde Material
Handling received the Most Improved
Key Supplier of the Year award.
Dennis Townsend, GM: Service at Linde Material Handling, Dr Stephan Olivier,

CEO of AfriSam, and Phil de Wet, MD of Linde Material Handling, at the awards
ceremony.
In order to fulfil customer demands and expectations, Linde is committed
to the development of both its customers and employees through the benefits
from the organisations performance, product life cycle, reputation and continual
improvement policies.
THE
BELOW: AfriSam winners with their awards.
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Company
news
MOVERS AND SHAKERS IN

THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY
Hino SA restructures for
continuing growth
Dr Casper Kruger (left) moves to Toyota SA as Vice President for

Vehicle Sales and Dealer Development for passenger vehicles and light
commercials, while Ernie Trautmann takes over as Vice President of
Hino SA.
here has been a major restructuring in the senior management of Hino

South Africa in line with Toyota Motor Corporations global policy of
staff rotation among its senior management.
Casper Kruger, who has been the Hino SA Vice-President for the
past five years and was instrumental in rolling out the name change from
Toyota SA Trucks to Hino SA, has relinquished his position at Hino SA and
returned to Toyota Motors SA as Vice President: Vehicle Sales and Dealer
Development for passenger cars and LCVs, explained Toyota SA Senior
Vice President: Sales and Marketing, Calvyn

Hamman.
Ernest Trautmann has taken over the position of Vice President of Hino SA from Casper
Kruger. He was previously General Manager:
Sales and Dealer Network at Toyota SA.
Trautmann joined Toyota SA in 1988 as
a marketing and management consultant in
the Training Department. Over time he has
built up a very impressive and extensive track
record in many aspects of the motor industry, including eight years with the Toyota and
Lexus distributor in the United Arab Emirates.
Although Trautmann will have overall
responsibility for the Hino operation in South
Africa, his focus will be on strategic and
future planning.
Pieter Klerck, formerly Senior Manager
for Advertising at Toyota SA, is now General
Manager: Sales and Dealer Network at Hino
SA. His new position will include parts, service and customer relations thus making him,
in effect, the operational head for Hino SA.
Klercks links with Toyota stretches back
many years. Before joining Toyota SA in 2006
he worked at two advertising agencies where
he was actively involved on the Toyota account.
We believe that splitting responsibilities
at Hino in this manner will be beneficial in that
it will ensure there are two people to share the
load, which will result in even better service
for the dealers and their customers, added
THE
Hamman.
Strategic appointments at Continental Tyre
Neil Langner and Morris Naiker
ontinental Tyre SA has announced

the appointments of Niel Langner
as Marketing Manager and Morris Naiker as National Sales Manager.
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Langner joins Continental with more than 20 years experience in the automotive Industry, with his most recent appointment being at General Motors in
their after sales division. He holds a B.Sc honours degree from NMMU (formerly
the University of Port Elizabeth).
Passionate about marketing, Langner said: I am excited to be associated
with such a strong brand and I look forward to leveraging the high fitment levels
in the OE market and translating this into the replacement market.
On 1 June, Morris Naiker will officially take on his new position as National
Sales Manager. Naiker, who joined the company in 1999 as a Customer Service
Advisor, has extensive knowledge and experience in both the technical and
sales sphere of PLT. He will be responsible for the steering and coordinating
of the regional and key account sales structure for the replacement market in
South Africa.
I believe that through the companys strategic vision, Continental has what
it takes to remain buoyant amongst the pressures of an otherwise flat market,
he said.
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