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LSmidth’s new facility is essen-
tially an extensive aftermarket
hub, housing a concentrated
stockholding and is poised to
become the base service and repair
facility for all FLSmidth South African
construction activities.
“In other parts of the world, FLSmidth
all-in-one Supercenters are established
to realise our vision of getting closer to
our customers,” says Stephan Kruger,
general manager of the new FLSmidth
Supercenter. “These Supercenters are
strategically located near customers’
operations to provide localised services
that ensure timely delivery and support.
Through these state-of-the-art facilities,
our customer working relationships are
expanded and services are tailored to
meet their needs.
“The Delmas Supercenter is geared
not only to offer warehousing, rebuild
and repair capabilities, but also spe-
cifically to support plant efficiency and
safety. The facility works alongside
customers to boost their competitive
advantage and fortify their safety record,
since repairs and rebuilds will take
place off site in the controlled environ-
ment of the Supercenter.
“FLSmidth leads the way in miner-
als processing, materials handling and
cement technologies and the Super-
center concept has been introduced
to strengthen our commitment to a
successful industrial sector. The Super-
center is more than just an innovative
building design, it’s a partnership with
our customers and with the local com-
munity.”
Kruger adds that establishment of
this dynamic new facility effectively en-
hances FLSmidth’s local presence and
underpins the company’s commitment
FLSmidth new Supercenter in Delmas, Mpumalanga,
the first on the African continent.
The Delmas Supercenter comprises a 750 m
2
office and training centre complex; workshop, stores
and tool store facilities of over 2 900 m
2
; and a mobile plant workshop and service facility of 635 m
2
.
The first FLSmidth Supercenter on the African continent – and the seventh of its kind worldwide –
officially opened its doors on 6 June 2013 in Delmas, Mpumalanga.
New Supercenter opens in Delmas
to fostering customer intimacy by sup-
porting customers through the life cycle
of FLSmidth equipment in the field.
The Delmas Supercenter comprises
a 750 m
2
office and training centre
complex; workshop, stores and tool
store facilities of over 2 900 m
2
; and
a mobile plant workshop and service
facility of 635 m
2
. A canteen and chang-
ing rooms are provided for employees,
while the property – which is owned by
FLSmidth – also provides a storage yard
for all FLSmidth Roymec equipment not
being used on construction sites.
The training centre will be used to
instruct customers on the safe and ef-
ficient use of the company’s products,
to train site staff in the specialist con-
struction skills needed in the field and to
maintain skills levels across the balance
of the staff complement.
“At the new Supercenter, as in all of
our facilities, every effort will be made
to ensure environmentally friendly
practices and sustainability,” Kruger
says. “For example, contaminants and
waste products will be removed from
equipment in a contained wash-down
area for proper removal and disposal. To
conserve water and reduce energy con-
sumption, rainwater will be collected
for irrigation and power is generated by
solar energy whenever feasible. Natural
light is also used to best advantage.
All of this is in addition to the work we
do to offer products that are efficient,
save energy and offer environmentally
friendly solutions to customers.”
Other FLSmidth Supercenters are
located in Tucson, Arizona, USA;
Perth, Australia; Arequipa, Peru, South
America; Antofagasta and Santiago,
Chile, South America; and Khanbogd,
Mongolia.
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