June 2011
June comes packed with info and news from the construction, mining and trucking worlds, telling our readers about innovations and projects, along with the machines that make them happen.
In the high performance AP655D tracked paver, Caterpillar offers a highly manoeuvrable machine that delivers exceptional mat quality, excellent mobility and precise control on confined job sites, wherever they may be, from urban environments to the precarious sides of mountain passes...
On the Health & Safety front, South Africa has become internationally-recognised as a world-leader in providing emergency and trauma care training to doctors, nurses and paramedics - thanks to an unrivalled training programme available at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg.
In our Finance section, according to Nelisiwe Baloyi, Head of CAF, Absa Business Bank, the past 12 months has seen an increased global demand for mining commodities such as coal, gold, magnesium and platinum and various mining expansion projects that were shelved as a result of the recession have been dusted off and re-energised for implementation. This has created opportunities for construction companies to diversify their portfolios to take advantage of contract mining and related infrastructure projects. See what she thinks will be coming down the line for the remainder of the year.
And in our Innovations section CEN covers a recent gathering of renewable energy advocates in Cape Town, where an innovative wind turbine prototype was launched, amidst much excitement and enthusiasm along with serious interest by some of the bigger players in the renewable energy arena.
So, be informed and enjoy the read!
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Behind the Purchase
Having previously supplied equipment to a chrome mine in the North West Province, Hyper Plant Hire were recently awarded a contract for three additional Terex TA 300 ADTs. CEN travels north to find out why an internationally-backed start-up mine turns to a local hire company to get the operation up and running.
Company Profile
As Volvo has developed in southern Africa, it begins to take on a more mature character, closely resembling the structures of the European markets.
Construction
In a ground breaking move eThekwini Municipality will provide interim services to selected informal settlements. To date two settlements, in Redcliffe and Kenville, have been identified to receive basic roads, electrical services and storm water drainage. These two areas are being used as pilot projects and work has begun to provide roads, pathways and storm water drainage. An estimated 2800 families living in these areas will benefit from the new infrastructure.
Next month
In the cover story, Isuzu outlines measures being taken by the truck industry to overcome the spares shortages after the Japanese tsunami and earthquake.
The 28th Annual RFA Conference was held in Botswana, attended by a broad spectrum of South African fleet owners, there to discuss the onslaught of legislation and escalating costs effecting the road freight sector.
