February 2011
By the middle of 2010, the truck market had started seeing a significant improvement and some sectors commented - with a degree of confidence - that the recession was over. What lies on the road ahead? gives an understanding as to the present state of the truck industry as we move into 2011.
The Road Freight Association has evolved into a strong, dynamic and representative body that has over 700 members - ranging from large operators, to small and micro operators. This month we gain an inkling as to what exactly they do in our Company Profile article.
In the mining sector, secondary breaking is usually a problem for quarry or open-pit managers, as despite whether the breaking is done using explosives or a machine, it's always expensive, it can be dangerous and often disrupts normal operations. Read how Fractum offers a solution.
Not to be outdone, the construction section will inform you about a new Cat fleet in Etosha, how EQSTRA Holdings has expanded into Africa and who Terex has appointed as their new southern African distributor.
The importance of equipment and machine maintenance cannot be stressed enough. With machine working-hours equating to revenue, there is little ‘fat to burn' when it comes to ensuring minimal downtime. CEN looks at some of the options available to make sure that machinery and equipment are working at optimum output, while minimising downtime.
So, be informed and enjoy the read!
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Behind the Purchase
Commissioned in November 2010 after an intensive 24 month construction programme led by main contractor, Polysius, Ohorongo will be the first producer to mine and process cement products in Namibia. Currently three mining pits are being developed simultaneously to source the material blends with Ohorongo's Cat fleet deployed for the mining, materials handling and civils phases.
On-road trucks
Tyres form not only a significant part of the overall running cost of commercial fleets, but also constitute a vital part to the safety of the vehicles. Read about what to look out for in When the rubber meets the road...
Trucks and tracks
We cover the Mercedes-Benz line up of logistical vehicles. With its in-house expertise and series production know-how, they serve as a full-range system provider capable of meeting practically all the troops' requirements with parts and components from its standard production line programme, which can be adapted appropriately to meet military demands.
Next month:
We catch up with Dial Direct's Pothole Brigade who are working wonders on the Gauteng roads, as well as covering KPMG's 2010 mining survey - and not to forget all the tasty tid-bits in our Regulars.
