ON THE COVER: Heavy duty Doosan DX340LCA hydraulic excavators, designed for efficient operation and high productivity in demanding work environments, are gaining popularity locally in diverse sectors, including quarrying, mining and in heavy construction.
“There are currently over 2 500 Doosan machines in operation locally and we expect to further consolidate Doosan’s market position and soon reach the 3 000 unit mark,” says Chris Whitehead, managing director, DISA Equipment, trading as Doosan Construction Equipment, part of the Capital Equipment Group) of Invicta Holdings Limited.
“Doosan makes a substantial investment in an ongoing development programme to upgrade machines with advanced design features and high performance materials, for optimum productivity, reduced running costs and low emissions.
This month the magazine focuses on materials handling. The term ‘materials handling’ refers to specific industrial activity in the field of engineering and technology. Materials have to be handled as intermediate or finished goods and raw materials, from point of receipt and storage through production processes to finished goods and despatch points. Materials handling, as such, does not add value to the product but rather helps in the production flow.
In a three-day display of its expertise and its range of vacuum and pressure equipment, CompAir South Africa has broken new ground in the compressed air sector by creating a forum for sharing skills and ideas with its customers and broader market.
“Gardner Denver’s exhibition and symposium at Emperors Palace near Johannesburg at the beginning of June was an expression of how we do business,” said Business Director, Marc Willmers. “We invited our customers and partners to come and learn about the latest technologies, but also to discuss their particular requirements and challenges. This two-way consultation forms the basis of good partnerships − and keeps us close to the needs of our target markets; only in this way can we provide efficient solutions that work for the customer.”
This months also has a transport & logistics feature that focuses on tyre manufacturer BKT’s new products, Izusu Truck South Africa’s new CEO, Volvo Trucks, Iveco, MAN’s new head office and DAF.
