The VW Constellation is the cover story this month, highlighting the range of cost effective vehicles produced at the VW plant in Brazil and assembled by MAN in South Africa. The VW range of trucks holds a major share of the truck market in Brazil and with its basic technology is an ideal vehicle for the South African market and also for the developing countries in Africa. Supported by the MAN Truck and Bus network, the VW Constellation is well equipped to combat the influx of truck brands imported from the East.
Capital Equipment News highlights the market trends and supports the solutions being highlighted by manufacturers aimed at reducing operating costs in all sectors of business, mining, agriculture and manufacturing industries.
Access equipment
Our feature on Access equipment highlights the areas in the construction industry where safety has become a priority when working at height. A large range of access equipment is available globally which enables contractors to select the right unit for the job at hand. Erecting scaffolding for every task becomes uneconomical. Using the correct access equipment is less time consuming and cost effective.
Pre-owned equipment
With the challenges facing importers of equipment as a result of exchange rate fluctuations, pre-owned and refurbished equipment has become a proposition for many contractors. Companies like Dura Equipment specialise in the rebuilding of equipment from the ground up and provide the necessary warranties and backup to ensure an economic lifespan.
Medium commercial vehicles
Medium commercial vehicles play a vital role in urban logistics. It represents the largest segment in the commercial vehicle market which provides a high level of mobility for companies engaged in parcel deliveries and high end foodstuff.
Our feature this month highlights the range of vehicles available for this segment, especially the Mercedes-Benz Vito which is the subject of our road test.
New developments in the logistics field are becoming more evident with Mercedes-Benz introducing the connectivity system for operators that is aimed at increasing efficiencies in road transport, giving companies better control of their delivery schedules in order to keep their operational costs at the lowest possible level.
