ON THE COVER: Capital Equipment News’ Juanita Pienaar spoke with Olle Watz, excavator product manager at Volvo CE Region International, to unpack how the new-generation EC300 is setting new benchmarks for productivity, efficiency, and operator comfort across Africa.  The EC300’s arrival in Southern Africa was first marked at a high-profile event in Middleburg earlier this year, where Babcock and Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) unveiled their latest generation of articulated haulers and excavators. The launch was attended by senior leaders, including David Vaughan, Managing Director of Babcock’s equipment business, and Joakim Arndorw, Head of Region International at Volvo CE.

ON THE COVER: Juanita Pienaar spoke with Jordan Vevers, National Marketing Manager & IMS Compliance & Systems Coordinator at Atlas Plant Hire, about the company’s evolving role in supplying compressed air solutions to South Africa’s leading industries.

As industries across Southern Africa continue to demand reliable, efficient, and robust compressed air solutions, Atlas Plant Hire has positioned itself as a leader in portable air and energy systems. With a strong focus on mining, quarrying, civil construction, and drilling, the company’s extensive compressor fleet and responsive service capabilities ensure uninterrupted operations even in the most challenging environments.

ON THE COVER: Production of the highly anticipated Bell Motor Grader range has started in the company’s Richards Bay factory with the first units ready for sale in August for Stage 3 developing markets. The launch of the product line is a significant milestone for the South African manufacturing industry and a testament to Bell’s innovation and listening to customers’ needs. 

According to Bell Equipment Product Manager, Jeremiah Mokhomo, the company has drawn upon its 70 years of design and manufacturing experience and spent years of expensive research and development to ensure that Bell Graders are able to demonstrate their capabilities in a variety of demanding applications.

ON THE COVER: In an environment where productivity, efficiency, and reliability determine the success of a project, choosing the right excavator is more than a purchase decision - a long-term business strategy. Across construction, mining, and plant hire sectors, Hitachi Construction Machinery’s medium excavator series - comprising the ZX200-5G, ZX240-5G, ZX280-5G, ZX350LC-7G and ZX350LCH-7G - is proving to be a smart investment for businesses seeking dependable performance and long-term value.

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Capital Equipment News’ Juanita Pienaar sat down with Avinash Singh, Sales & Marketing Director – EV & Hydrogen Trucks, South Africa Business Unit, SANY Group, to discuss the company’s bold entrance into the African electric heavy truck market and how battery-swapping technology could redefine logistics across the continent.