May 2011

Africa appears to be the New Frontier for construction, with untapped resources and a dire need for infrastructure.

Shantui's growth strategy includes this vast continent and Mr Li, Vice President Shantui Construction Machinery underscores the importance of the African market to this leading earthmoving equipment manufacturer, in this month's Into Africa and Beyond feature.

Goodyear's Truck Tips advises on how to save fuel, and Sany's new dealership outlines how they will assure the company's continued success.

Our second Lifting feature offers a veritable smorgasbord of products this month.

Our Regulars include Products and Services, Finance and our Company Profile on SKF South Africa, which is upskilling the workforce through spreading knowledge.

So, be informed and enjoy the read!

On-road trucks

The prospect of having a road tanker on a workshop floor for a couple of days, even weeks, can be a daunting thought to a fleet operator who knows that there's business to be done. That's where GRW's Courtesy tankers hit the road and solve the problem.

Safety

Safety training and awareness has been identified by Diamond Products as a vital aspect of providing a comprehensive all-in-one solutions package to clients. Find out what they offer.

Industry Insight

Just out of the first quarter, hopes are high that the allocated budget for infrastructure spend will be rolled out - but glitches are already surfacing and according to Neil Sauls, General Manager, HPE Africa, the equipment side of the construction sector is in a state of flux with the amount of red tape involved...

Next month

CEN covers the aftermath of the Japanese tsunami and the impact it has had on the spares sector and introduces an answer to the energy crisis.