ON THE COVER
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.
How Atlas Plant Hire powers South Africa’s drilling frontier
Capital Equipment News recently caught up with Jordan Vevers, National Marketing Manager at Atlas Plant Hire, to unpack how the company is continuing to drive progress in geotechnical and drilling industries. With decades of experience, a national footprint, and an unwavering focus on reliability, Atlas Plant Hire remains a trusted partner for companies working in some of the most demanding terrains in South Africa.
Smart testing, safer mines
Capital Equipment News recently spoke with Sibusiso Mavimbela, Marketing Communications Coordinator at Fabchem Mining, a leading name in underground support technology, about their latest innovation: the SPT100 Smart Pull Tester. Purpose-built to digitise and streamline roof bolt testing in mining environments, the SPT100 is setting a new benchmark in safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
Beyond the Sale: MAN Truck & Bus SA Puts Customers First
Juanita Pienaar sat down with Noko Seopa, Head of Customer Service Management (CSM) at MAN Truck & Bus South Africa, to unpack how the company’s aftersales strategy is not just an operational pillar, but a key part of its promise to simplify business for customers. In a competitive transport market where uptime and reliability are everything, MAN’s approach to customer care, parts availability, and strategic service partnerships is redefining what support beyond the showroom floor looks like.