Company Announcement - HPE Africa - hosted an open day at its East London branch recently, to celebrate the opening of new premises in Meisies Halt.
“This function, which generated great interest from the local community, is likely to become an annual event in East London,” says HPE Africa’s East London branch manager, Jaco van Wyk. “Guests included key players from diverse sectors - quarries, plant hire, construction, contractors and second hand equipment dealers. “A highlight of the event was a competition where customers were invited to operate the relatively newly launched Hyundai backhoe loader H930S. The rules were simple – all the operator had to do was pick up three soccer balls and place them into tyres.
“Frans Nel from Schrier Plant Hire, who achieved this in the quickest time, without dropping any balls, won a replica model of the Hyundai backhoe loader.” Also on display were Hyundai R220-9S and R300-9S excavators and HL760-9S front end loaders. HPE Africa’s H930s backhoe loaders, designed for efficient performance, low operating costs and minimal maintenance requirements, are supported by a two year/3 000 hour warranty.
The company’s portfolio also includes Soosan hydraulic breaker attachments that withstand harsh operating conditions on mines and quarries, as well as in plant hire and demolition projects.
The East London operation, with a well equipped workshop, also offers a support service that encompasses an OEM parts, repair and maintenance facility. Repairs and services include minor and major component replacement, as well as re-building and refurbishment of units. The company also offers maintenance programmes which are carried out in line with planned downtime schedules. Operator familiarisation courses ensure optimum performance and extended life from every machine.