January 2011
The first thing you will notice is a new, up to date, cleaner, refreshed look - CEN has had a make-over! We haven't limited this to the look however, but the contents too, which are crammed with info on all the sections we cover: Trucks, both on and off-road, Construction, Mining, Freight and Logistics, Finance and our faithful Regulars.
This month in Industry Insight Clem Sunter takes us into the future with what he sees happening in the next few years and he poses the question: Are you a fox or a hedgehog? Go on, read it, I'm not going to tell you what he means.
Behind the Purchase highlights HPE Africa's excellent customer-based approach and Hatch Africa graces the Company Profile pages.
Continuing as a monthly contributor, Goodyear once again offers some sound advice in the Truck Tips column and see who is who and what happens behind the scenes on our Happenings page.
So, be informed and enjoy the read!
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Finance
This month ABSA advises on how to best minimise insurance risks when it comes to insuring that expensive capex; and explains the benefits of a variety of packages available.
Health and safety
The newly proposed draft amendments to the construction regulations in the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Ac of 1993 are currently hot topic. Read what this means for the sector.
Trucks and tracks
A new combined section where off-road trucks and tracked equipment are highlighted. This month Hino stars with their Hino 700-Series truck-tractors which were converted to log-carrying rigids to cope with the arduous forestry sector.
Next month:
Catch the article on tyres: When rubber meets the road... and find out what you should be aware of to ensure a safe ride. Also, Ohorongo Cement in Namibia features in the Behind the Purchase and look forward our first bumper Lifting feature.
