ON THE COVER
Capital Equipment News recently spoke with Mark Erasmus, General Manager Sales and Marketing at Scania South Africa, Erik Bergvall, Managing Director Scania Southern Africa, and other key representatives about the launch of the Scania Super powertrain platform and what it could mean for fleet operators across the region.
While the global launch of Scania Super took place several years ago in Europe, the technology is now entering the Southern African market following extensive local testing and customer demonstrations. For Scania, the timing could not be more significant.
“We know many of our customers are heavily under pressure,” said Bergvall. “With these new technology innovations and connected services, we can at least do our part to support the customers in these challenging times.
Hino sales holding up despite turmoil in global automotive industry
“Sales by Hino and the other Japanese truck manufacturers are showing more resilience than their European counterparts in a global automotive industry that is in greater turmoil now than ever in its 150-year history,” says Anton Falck, Vice President of Hino South Africa. He was speaking at a media briefing at the Nampo agricultural show at Bothaville in May.
Serco advances Electric truck innovation
South African truck and trailer body builder Serco continues to position itself at the forefront of next‑generation transport solutions through the successful design and manufacture of rigid truck bodies for a leading global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer - marking an important milestone in the evolution of electric commercial vehicles in South Africa.
Werner Pumps drives local innovation
Juanita Pienaar spoke with George Jolly, National Sales Manager and Rental Fleet Manager (Domestic and International) at Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment about the company’s locally manufactured solutions, the growing demand for efficient wastewater management, and how innovation is helping municipalities and industry reduce operating costs.
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