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.
JCB’s new 3CX PLUS and PRO raise the bar
Juanita Pienaar spoke to Daniel Erasmus, District Manager Africa South - Mining & Construction at JCB Sales Ltd, about the manufacturer’s latest innovations in the backhoe loader market. JCB has held its position as the global leader in backhoe loaders for decades, a status it attributes to a relentless drive for innovation. “JCB are the number one Backhoe Loader manufacturer and have been for many years,” says Daniel Erasmus. “This is because JCB were the first to market and have continually invested in innovating our products over the last 80 years.”
Now, with the launch of the JCB 3CX PLUS and PRO models, the company aims to further cement this leadership, particularly in key non-legislated markets such as Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Hino builds momentum amid strategic industry shift
Capital Equipment News’ Juanita Pienaar spoke with Anton Falck, Vice President of Hino at Toyota South Africa Motors, about the company’s evolving strategy, future plans, and continued commitment to the local market.
The global automotive industry is in a period of rapid transformation, and for Hino, staying competitive means forging strategic alliances. Toyota Motor Corporation and Daimler Trucks have recently decided to pool the strengths of their two Japanese truck brands, Hino and Fuso. A new holding company, to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, will oversee both brands as separate subsidiaries.
“This collaboration allows us to improve efficiencies in product planning, development, purchasing, and manufacturing,” explains Anton Falck. “Both Hino and Fuso are very well-established brands, and it makes sense for them to continue to compete as separate entities in the marketplace.”
Volvo CE and Babcock launch next-generation equipment
Juanita Pienaar recently attended a special event in Middleburg, where Babcock Equipment and Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) unveiled the latest generation of articulated haulers and excavators. Among those present were David Vaughan, MD of Babcock Equipment’s business division, Joakim Arndorw, Head of Region International at Volvo CE, and their colleagues.
The launch marked a significant milestone for both companies, not just in terms of new machinery, but also in the evolution of smart, sustainable, and customer-centric construction solutions.
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