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Capital Equipment in Construction
Company positive in flat construction market
By: Mamaili Mamaila 22nd March 2019 Despite there being no capital expenditure on projects in the construction sector, construction equipment supplier SANY GM Barry Owen says the company sees good opportunity to grow the SANY brand in a rather stagnant market. →
Growth strategy prompts innovation
By: Mamaili Mamaila 22nd March 2019 Technologies design, production and marketing company Tesmec Group is constantly improving, adapting and evolving its machine concepts. Owing to its pursuit of a “glocal” growth strategy, this means that Tesmec is global, but at the same time they have a local presence in strategic areas of the... →
Bobcat positive ahead of elections
By: Mamaili Mamaila 22nd March 2019 While the fragmentation occurring in the mining and construction industries – where major contracts are being awarded to smaller empowered startups without major track records or even assets – is cause for concern, meaningful change is likely to emerge after the national election in May. →
New excavator set to launch in South Africa end of March
22nd March 2019 Capital equipment manufacturer Komatsu's PC210-10MO hydraulic excavator will make its local debut when the first unit lands in South African at the end of this month. →
Construction industry expected to grow over next three years
By: Mamaili Mamaila 22nd March 2019 Despite there being a slowdown in projects for the past few years in the construction industry, power generation equipment developer Himoinsa Southern Africa business development director Matthew Bell says the company expects positive growth over the next 12 to 36 months. →
Capital equipment future looks bright
By: Erin Steenhoff-Snethlage 6th April 2018 Sales of new earthmoving and mining equipment are on an upward trend, breaking the three-year downward cycle that the industry has been in since the second quarter of 2014, according to the Construction and Mining Equipment Suppliers’ Association (Conmesa). →
Blockmaking machine aids in community development
By: Marleny Arnoldi 6th April 2018 Alternative building technology partner Hydraform supplied its M7MI interlocking blockmaking machine to social activist nonprofit organisation Earthrise Trust. →
Skid steer loaders maintain popularity in projects
By: Marleny Arnoldi 6th April 2018 Construction and earthmoving equipment distributor CASE Construction South Africa says it has a healthy pipeline of equipment supply orders for the first quarter of 2018 to meet client requirements for construction projects. →
Need for crane depends on bridge design and location
By: Simone Liedtke 6th April 2018 The need for cranes in the construction of bridges usually depends on the design and geographical location of the bridge, states Midrand-based crane rental agency Concord Cranes, which forms part of the Industrial Services Group. →
New app measures at safe distance
By: Victor Moolman 7th April 2017 With the introduction of the SmartBlue application (app), to be used alongside its FMR 10 and FMR 20 handheld radar devices, measurement and automation equipment manufacturer Endress + Hauser says the app allows for radar measurements to be taken in hazardous and difficult-to-reach places at... →
Zimbabwe academy uses local machines to build campus
By: Victor Moolman 7th April 2017 Independent school for boys and girls Knowstics Academy, in Manicaland, Zimbabwe, bought three block production machines in June last year from machine manufacturer Hydraform, in Boksburg, South Africa to start construction on new premises that will have separate buildings for boys and girls. →
New excavator brought to Africa 
By: Victor Moolman 7th April 2017 Industrial and agriculture equipment supplier Smith Power Equipment (SPE), last month expanded its Japanese construction equipment product offering in South Africa to include Kubota’s KX080-3S excavator. →
Technology improved on cranes for efficient operation
By: Victor Moolman 7th April 2017 Technological advancements over the years have meant Midrand-based tower cranes and lifting solutions company SA French has been able to install trackers on its crane fleet, ensuring more efficient operations during construction projects. →
Hydraulic excavators designed for optimum efficiency
1st April 2016 Heavy industries and construction company Doosan’s newest generation hydraulic excavators – the heavy duty DX225LCA series – have been designed for greater operator comfort, improved fuel efficiency, enhanced productivity and minimal maintenance requirements. “There are currently 360 20T Doosan... →
New-generation crane launched
1st April 2016 Cranes manufacturer Demag launched its V-Type girder early this year, which it believes is a game changer in the local materials handling sector owing to its double service life of a conventional box-section girder and ability to easily manage more than 500 000 load changes. Demag senior manager... →
Modernisation and expansion programme in final phase
By: Kimberley Smuts 1st April 2016 Construction product supplier and subsidiary of the Chryso Southern Africa Group, a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, is in the final phase of completing its modernisation and expansion programme that involves the installation of new high-technology equipment at its Boksburg and Isipingo factories.... →
Dual-purpose equipment aimed at reducing costs
By: Kimberley Smuts 1st April 2016 Welding and construction-related equipment supplier Renttech South Africa (SA) aims to provide cost-effective solutions for contractors by supplying high-quality, dual-purpose units. Renttech SA product manager Martiens Opperman explains that Renttech SA’s dual-purpose welder and generators are... →
Remanufacturing combats plant maintenance challenges
By: Kimberley Smuts 1st April 2016 With more sophisticated components being used in diesel engines today, maintenance has become more of a challenge for plant operators and this has been exacerbated by the continued lack of available skills. Diesel engine component remanufacturer, Metric Automotive Engineering says this situation... →
Block-making machinery used to build affordable housing
1st April 2016 The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform built 27 affordable homes on the Radway Green Farm Agri-Village outside of Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape, using brick- and block-making machine manufacturer Hydraform’s interlocking block-making technology. The official handover ceremony took... →
Survivalist vision disturbs capital equipment acquisitions
By: Mia Breytenbach 3rd April 2015 A key concern affecting capital expenditure (capex), as well as acquisition rate of construction equipment, is “the survivalist vision” of smaller contractors, says industry body South African Capital Equipment Export Council MD Sybil Rhomberg. “This mindset impacts on the imports of new capital... →
HEIGHTENED BARRIER A survivalist vision and undercapitalisation of smaller contractors impact on the imports of new capital equipment
Backhoe loaders show multipurpose use
By: Mia Breytenbach 3rd April 2015 Construction and earthmoving equipment distributor CSE Equipment has supplied more than 80 machines to the local market, following the extension of the Case backhoe loader range through the local launch of the robust 570T series in mid-2014. CSE, which distributes Case machines manufactured by... →
New skid steer loader enhances performance with improved strength
By: Mia Breytenbach 3rd April 2015 High-end telescopic handler distributor and rough-terrain equipment company Manitou Southern Africa will this year augment its product offering by launching the new Gehl R Series skid steer loaders in the first quarter. “The new Gehl R Series radial-lift skid steer loaders will build on the... →
New self-loading mixer advances concrete production in Africa
By: Mia Breytenbach 3rd April 2015 Concrete equipment manufacturer and supplier Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA) in January launched the new Fiori DB X35 self- and front-loading mixer to cater for emerging markets in Africa that require more cost-competitive and high-quality certified concrete on demand. This Italian-designed and... →
Demand increase for light equipment range
By: Mia Breytenbach 3rd April 2015 Since it was appointed the exclusive Southern Africa distributor of light construction equipment Power’s tamping rammers, vibratory rollers, concrete mixers, light towers and air-cooled engines in September 2014, engine, pumps and power products distributor Goscor Power Products has noted a... →
Wheel loader doubles market share, demand increase expected
By: Mia Breytenbach 3rd April 2015 Adding the DLA wheel loader series to earthmoving equipment manufacturer Doosan’s product range, first launched in South Africa at the end of 2013, has significantly increased its South African wheel loader market share amid a declining market, says local Doosan distributor Disa Equipment MD Rod... →
Infrastructure budget could spur investment in capital equipment
By: Mia Breytenbach 2nd April 2015 After a steady decline in construction jobs since the boom in 2010, the South African construction industry has welcomed Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene’s announcement in the 2014 medium term Budget speech that the country is set to spend R847-billion on new and upgraded infrastructure over the... →
FUELLING INVESTMENT Heavy-duty construction and infrastructure projects under way in Africa are likely to lead to gradual, but significant investment in equipment and machinery
System keeps machines connected and improves operational efficiencies
By: Ilan Solomons 4th April 2014 Since JSE-listed equipment distributor Barloworld’s Monitoring Bureau went live in January, the company has connected to and interacted with many construction and mining machines that have been fitted with earthmoving machinery and construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar’s on-board... →
New crusher and drill rig launched in SA
By: Ilan Solomons 4th April 2014 Construction equipment and services provider Sandvik Construction South Africa introduced its new CH550 cone crusher in September last year. Sandvik Construction Sub-Saharan Africa VP Glenn Schoeman tells Engineering News that the CH550 provides operators with superior performance at every... →
Company’s multipurpose wheel loader sells well
By: Ilan Solomons 4th April 2014 Construction equipment manufacturer Wacker Neuson says it’s German-manufactured compact wheel loaders have enjoyed tremendous success in several local industries, including the construction, roadworks, industrial, mining, agriculture and landscaping industries, in the last five years. Wacker... →
New capital equipment pieces a solid seller, says directors
By: Ilan Solomons 4th April 2014 Specialist in the manufacture, assembly, sales and support of diamond tools and equipment Diamond Products, says that it has noted a significant increase in the sale of its Diamatic range of equipment and vacuum dust control systems since launching these products at the bauma Africa trade fair in... →
Equipment designation boosts capital equipment suppliers
By: Ilan Solomons 4th April 2014 The recent designation by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of valves and actuators for local procurement by State-owned enterprises (SOEs) and municipalities, enables the concerned industries to revise their future recapitalisation plans, industry body South African Capital Equipment... →
Association warns of market stagnation if economy remains weak
By: Ilan Solomons 4th April 2014 With the construction industry showing signs of slowing down, equipment sales could stagnate in the current climate of an uncertain economy, says industry body Construction and Mining Equipment Suppliers’ Association (Conmesa) chairperson Lawrence Peters. “In 1999, construction and mining... →
Healthy mix of new and used capital equipment in South Africa
By: Ilan Solomons 4th April 2014 New and used bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, tractor-loader backhoes (TLBs), rollers, graders and articulated dump trucks (ADTs) are among the most popular local capital equipment, used heavy-equipment supplier Mascus South Africa country manager John Smith tells Engineering News. “These... →
German-manufactured loaders slow to make inroads
By: Ilan Solomons 4th April 2014 Heavy-duty and earthmoving equipment supplier North European Equipment introduced German construction machines manufacturer and distributor Atlas Weyhausen’s AR 40 loaders onto the local market in June last year, but is yet to register sales of the loaders, North European Equipment MD Stefan Otto... →
New articulated haulage tractor to be released soon
By: Ilan Solomons 4th April 2014 A new AH190B articulated haulage tractor is currently in the final stages of development and manufacture will start in May this year, reports local original- equipment manufacturer Desmond Equipment. “The upgraded articulated haulage tractor is aimed primarily at bulk material handling, in... →
Untrained workers still entrusted with costly equipment
By: Yolandi Booyens 5th April 2013 South Africa lacks the skilled labour required to operate capital equipment machines safely and efficiently and construction companies often do not take the time to provide the necessary training before entrusting costly equipment to unskilled and untrained labour, says capital equipment supplier... →
More companies opting for internal training to combat skills shortage
By: Yolandi Booyens 5th April 2013 More than sixty per cent of all capital equipment-related accidents are the result of inadequate training, which companies can combat by introducing training strategies that allow the constant monitoring and upskilling of staff, states training provider Alusani Skills & Training Network... →
Company assists in developing rural areas
By: Yolandi Booyens 5th April 2013 Concrete, brick, block and paving machinery manufacturer Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA) states that it is adding value to government’s Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) through its extensive range of capital equipment machinery and support services, which cater to rural areas in... →
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