ZLT fills its 60-ton lifting gap
The launch of a new crane model is rarely just about adding another machine to a catalogue. More often, it signals a strategic response to a clearly defined market need. This is precisely the case with ZLT Cranes’ introduction of the ZAT600V653G all-terrain crane - a 60-ton class machine designed to fill a notable gap in the company’s offering. Juanita Pienaar spoke with Mark Bates and Rob Cook, Directors of ZLT Cranes, about the introduction of the ZAT600V653G all-terrain crane and its implications for the local market.
Capital equipment dealers in the compliance crosshairs
Construction equipment dealers and capital equipment suppliers have not suddenly become targets for money laundering in South Africa. According to Hawken McEwan, Director of Risk & Compliance at nCino KYC, they have always been in criminals’ sights - the difference now is that the spotlight is firmly on them. Wilhelm du Plessis reports.
Used Equipment is reshaping buying decisions
Across Southern Africa and beyond, the rising cost of capital equipment is fundamentally reshaping procurement strategies. For many contractors and mining operators, the decision is no longer simply about acquiring the latest machine; it is about survival, cash flow, and return on investment. Juanita Pienaar spoke with David Lawry, Owner of Machinery for Africa, to explore how contractors are navigating the shifting economics of equipment procurement in a constrained and uncertain market.
Safety and versatility: benchmarks for working at heights
In Southern Africa’s demanding heavy industry, working at heights requires both efficiency and safety. For fleet managers, maximising ROI while ensuring zero harm is critical. Manitou addresses this through three pillars: Versatility, enabling multi-task performance; Simplicity, for ease of use and maintenance; and Safety, ensuring operators work securely and confidently in all conditions.
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