ON THE COVER

The December–January issue of Capital Equipment News delivers a focused look at products and services central to capital expenditure planning across the industry. This edition highlights financial solutions from Nedbank, safety technologies from Alco-Safe, and equipment advances from Hitachi, Dynapac and Hino. It also features aftermarket expertise from ZF Aftermarket and premium used machinery from BLC Plant, offering readers a comprehensive capex snapshot for the year ahead.

ON THE COVER

Alistair Bennett, Managing Director of SkyJacks, talks about the company’s latest milestone, its appointment as the authorised distributor of Hyundai forklifts in South Africa, and how this development reinforces SkyJacks’ position as a trusted, multi-solution partner in access, lifting, and material handling.Founded in 1978, SkyJacks has become a cornerstone of South Africa’s industrial landscape. Over more than forty years, the company has evolved into one of the country’s leading specialists in access, lifting, and material handling solutions, serving industries from construction and logistics to mining and manufacturing.

ON THE COVER: Burgers Equipment & Spares South Africa has entered into a partnership with XCMG - a collaboration rooted in engineering excellence, customer focus, and shared ambition, set to reshape how South Africa approaches construction and mining machinery solutions. Capital Equipment News’ Juanita Pienaar spoke with Tiaan Burger, Managing Director at Burgers Equipment & Spares South Africa, to find out more. For over 15 years, Burgers Equipment & Spares has earned a trusted reputation in the OEM and dealer market, supporting customers in the construction, mining, and agricultural sectors. “Our partnership with XCMG marks an exciting new chapter - working with the number one construction equipment manufacturer in China and the fourth largest globally,” explains Burger. “Together, we bring world-class machinery and trusted local support to our customers.”

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.