ON THE COVER: Despite the difficulties experienced by the South African construction industry in especially the infrastructure sector and this dampening capital expenditure, the construction equipment market is experiencing a transformation fuelled by international trends for equipment and the need for construction projects to work (and be) smarter and more efficient. In South Africa this is not just about adopting new techniques and technology but also about how the industry will approach building and infrastructure projects in the future.
Innovative machinery for Africa's toughest terrain
Capital Equipment News’ Juanita Pienaar sat down with Wade Peterson, Sales and Dealer Support Manager, and Philip Erasmus, Product Specialist at Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa. The conversation centred around the launch of two new products in the Southern African market: the Zaxis-7G excavators and the BX100 Backhoe Loader. These machines are poised to make significant strides in the construction industry, particularly in Africa's challenging environments.
Babcock enhances its product line with SDLG excavators
Babcock, a trusted name in construction equipment, has expanded its portfolio with the addition of SDLG excavators. This move comes after over a decade of success with SDLG wheel loaders, motor graders, and vibratory rollers in Southern Africa. The new distribution agreement brings SDLG's range of excavators, known for their cost-effectiveness and reliability, to the South African market.
ARS110.2 T1 compaction machine is leading the industry
In a recent discussion with Capital Equipment News, ELB Equipment's road and compaction equipment specialist, Craig Sheppard, shed light on the impressive capabilities of the Ammann ARS110.2 T1 compaction machine. Distributed by ELB Equipment, this machine is making waves in the construction industry, offering contractors a powerful blend of advanced technology, efficiency, and robust support.
