From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report.
Sashnee Moodley:
The City of Johannesburg this month launched manufacturing of the city’s specialised fire engines, or ‘Red Fleet’, at Marcé Fire Fighting Technology, in Centurion, with the signing of a contract finalised. Tasneem Bulbulia tells us more.
Tasneem Bulbulia:
The start of manufacturing follows the city’s Group Corporate and Shared Services embarking on a tender process to procure specialised fire and rescue vehicles for the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services.
City of Joburg Group Corporate and Shared Services MMC Leah Knott expands on the contract between the City of Johannesburg and Marcé Fire Fighting Technologies
MMC Leah Knott:
Tasneem Bulbulia:
Knott also outlines the reasons Marcé was chosen for this order, and how it will approach this.
MMC Leah Knott:
Tasneem Bulbulia:
Knott also touches on the localisation and job creation benefits this contract would engender.
MMC Leah Knott:
Sashnee Moodley:
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