Bobcat machines were recently used to lift most of the heavy debris at the Durban coastline, leaving the beach sand behind. Durban recently experienced heavy rainfalls and floods which left debris washed down from the rivers along the coastlines. With the huge task of cleaning up
Construction activities are becoming more productive and safer through smart technologies. By Jason Hurdis, senior market professional of Caterpillar Inc and Tim Crane, general manager safety services of Caterpillar Inc. The construction industry has transformed drastically over the past 20 years. Smartphone apps have enabled real-time information exchange; armloads
Menzi Dumisa is being groomed to lead Bell Equipment Sales Southern Africa. Managing director of Bell Equipment Sales South Africa (BESSA), Bokkie Coertze retires from the MD position in December 2016 and BESSA Financial Director, Menzi Dumisa has been groomed to take over the reins. Dumisa joined
Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products Division will design and manufacture the new machines, building on the proven attributes of the larger Cat mini excavators. Caterpillar will shift design and production of its smallest hydraulic excavators to Caterpillar facilities beginning in 2018 as a successful, six-year strategic alliance
Caterpillar’s newly launched L Series medium wheel loaders come with several enhancements compared with the predecessor range. Caterpillar has launched its new L Series medium wheel loaders, the 966L and 972L, coming with proven technologies to meet expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency and long service
The Kubota is extremely fuel efficient. The Kubota U30 mini excavator is becoming ever more popular throughout South Africa, especially in the KwaZulu-Natal region. Kubota machines are distributed in South Africa by Smith Power Equipment. The latest company to use its equipment is construction company Doc Con. “At first
MB Crusher has launched an array of new technologies this year. This has been a very busy year for MB Crusher which has launched an array of new technologies. New products from the company’s stable include the MB-LS220, a new screening bucket for loaders and backhoe loaders
Left to right: Ali Karademir, director SKF Africa (standing); Ian Cillié, MD SKF Southern Africa; Jan Viljoen, BED director (standing); and Mike Giltrow, BED MD & owner. SKF South Africa has announced the appointment of Bolt & Engineering Distributors Group as an authorised SKF Industrial distributor. With
Gwenne Henricks will be retiring from Caterpillar Following a distinguished career of more than 35 years with the company, Gwenne Henricks, currently vice president with responsibility for the Product Development & Global Technology Division (PD>) of Caterpillar, is retiring. The company will form a single research, technology and
Sany’s new SW405 wheel loader range will be powered by a Deutz engine. From the second half of 2016, Chinese construction equipment manufacturer Sany will be powering its new SW405 wheel loaders with Deutz’s TCD 7.8 diesel engine. Ideal for regulated markets, the engines meet the US
