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FEATURES20 Business

Ethiopia’s economic opportunities from energy; and encouraging border throughdiversification

26 Finance and TechnologyThe cost of private healthcare in increasingly affluent African markets; a model of financialtransparency for the Angolan economy; modernising banks with Infosys Finacle; passiveinvestment strategies; and digital innovation in financial technology

36 TransportTruck sales in South Africa; and meeting African Union maritime targets

40 PowerSteam turbines in SA; plant for Mozambican miners; green buses and trucks; grid capacity inMozambique; analysis of African energy infrastructure; powering communications networks;Mantrac Nigeria’s product portfolio; MTU’s engines at Middle East Electricity; Volvo Penta’spartnership with SDMO; guidance on buying generators; Himoinsa’s rental options; Doosan’sperformance parts; and the annual Genset Buyers’ Guide

86 Construction and MiningMachines for projects in Ghana; building mills in Zimbabwe; improving concrete surfaces;making a motorway junction in South Africa; building information modelling for improvedworkflows; business opportunities at Intermat; concrete construction for an oil and gas office;infrastructure for society and economy; formwork for an Algerian tunnel; industry trends atAfrican Mining Indaba; and an appraisal of opencast mining

04 Agenda:Developments at allpoints of the compass

14 Bulletin: News flashes for Africanprofessionals

106 Solutions: Equipment and servicesto source for industry

Contents

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Finance:Michael Reh speaks onInfosys Finacle P30

Power:Electricity infrastructure inAfrica P50

Construction:Business opporutnites atIntermat P94

Machines tobuild Ghana’sroads

P66

Genset Buyers’Guide

P86

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(Main cover picture: Volvo CEInset, bottom left: InfosysInset, top right: Mantrac Nigeria)

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The production of power is the main focus of this month’s issue of African Review of Businessand Technology. The magazine begins with an appraisal of Ethiopia’s energy resources on

pages 20 to 24. From page 40 through to page 82, there are features on steam turbines, green-powered transport, network grid capacity and other energy infrastructure, power forcommunications networks, generator production and product portfolios, and the annual listing ofcompanies in standby power, in the African Review Genset Buyers’ Guide.Construction and mining feature prominently in this issue, also, with reports, between page 86and page 105, on the use of roadbuilding machines in Ghana, the building of a mill for a mine inZimbabwe, software for improved project management, equipment showcased at Intermat,building an office for an oil and gas enterprise, infrastructure investment for overt socio-economicbenefits, formwork at a tunnel project in Algeria, the industry trends revealed at African MiningIndaba, and an appraisal of the value of opencast mining.Elsewhere, this issue addresses finance, technology and transport, with articles on healthcare onpage 26, financial governance on page 28, investment on page 32, banking IT on pages 34 and 35,trucks on page 36 and shipping on pages 38 and 39.

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Satellite operator Arabsat and telecomssolutions provider CETel are collaborating onextended C-band to offer business expansionpossibilities, entailing utilisation of CETel’steleport facilities, network and broadbandservices as well as solution design expertiseacross Africa, the Middle East, Europe andCentral Asia on board the Arabsat-5C satellite.C-band is the collective name for portions ofthe electromagnetic spectrum, which areused for long-distance, low-data radiotelecommunications. Extended C band is asegment of C-band, which is used for fixedconnectivity solutions in rural areas for

services such as education and health. For thecustomer, the collaboration between CETeland Arabsat opens the door to achieve theoptimal mix of the different bands to specificrequirements; possible applications rangefrom corporate network optimisation togovernmental services. CETel MD GuidoNeumann said, “We already serving firstcustomers on extended C-Band with a 9mantenna from our teleport in Germany. It`sthe right product at the right time forcustomers looking for answers to the everincreasing cost pressure in their areas ofbusiness.”

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Africa’s omnipresent water crisis creates ongoing business opportunities for the water technologyindustry. John Thomson of Exhibition Management Services, which organises Watertec Africa,said, “The problem is not a lack of rain, but a lack of rain management – poorly exploitedcatchment areas, not enough storage dams and insufficient investment in water infrastructure byregional governments. Africa is the fastest urbanising continent on the planet; demand forwater and sanitation is quickly outstripping its provision, due to backlogs in waterinfrastructure investment. The Watertec Africa expo is an excellent springboard into Africa forwater industry players to explore new markets, customers and business opportunities, like theGrand Renaissance Dam project in North Africa.”

The US$4.7bn Grand Renaissance Dam is expected to be completed in 2017 and will supplywater to Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan. Future annual spending on water supply and sanitation inAfrica is estimated at US$21.9bn, compared with current levels of US$7.6bn.

Watertec Africa takes place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa,20-22 May 2015.

The 21st edition of CABSAT, the professional content management event in the Middle East,Africa and South Asia (MEASA), featured sector-specific conferences, training schemes andseminars to empower regional companies with the acumen to drive product innovation andcapitalise on monetisation opportunities.

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) media market is expected to grow from US$16bnin 2014 to US$24bn in 2019, according to analysis from PricewaterhouseCoopers. CABSAT2015 featured knowledge exchange initiatives including the CABSAT & NAB Show CollaborativeConference, the Middle East Post-Production Training Conference, the GVF Satellite HubSummit and the Content Delivery Seminar. The conference featured over 40 media industrythought-leaders, who delivered compelling real-life case studies on disruptive technologies,the transition to digital broadcasting and monetising multi-platform services.


Agenda / NorthWatertec organiser discusses dam

CETel ramps up satellite coverageon Arabsat extended C-band

MENA media markets set to grow


Digital inclusion drivesEgyptian economy

The National TelecommunicationsRegulatory Authority of Egypt

(NTRA) and mobile telecomunicationsindustry association the GSMA have agreedto establish a framework of cooperationdesigned to promote Egypt’s mobileeconomy, recognising the transformativepotential of mobile technology foreconomic growth, job creation, publicservices, businesses and wider digitalinclusion of Egypt’s citizens.

Under the auspices of His Excellency EngAtef Helmy, Minister of Communicationsand Information Technology, theMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) wassigned at a meeting between NTRAexecutive president Eng Hesham El Alaily,and the GSMA at the 2015 Mobile WorldCongress.

His Excellency Atef Helmy, who chairedthe meeting, noted, “Egypt is determined toembrace the significant socio-economicopportunities offered by mobile. Broadbandconnectivity has become a key competitivedifferentiator in the global economy andour citizens will welcome the many benefitsof greater access to mobile services in theirpersonal and professional lives.”

Eng. Hesham El Alaily commented, “TheMemorandum of Understanding signedwith the GSMA at Mobile World Congressthis week reflects our intention to developa supportive regulatory environment that isbased on international best practices andaimed at attracting long-term investmentin mobile network infrastructure andservices in Egypt.”

“The GSMA is very pleased to be workingwith the National TelecommunicationsRegulatory Authority of Egypt to increasecitizens’ access to mobile broadbandtechnologies across the country. It is onlythrough close collaboration between thepublic and private sectors that we can driveaccess to affordable and ubiquitous mobileservices amongst consumers," said TomPhillips, GSMA chief regulatory officer.

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Ministers and senior representatives from four East African countries have recently pledgedtheir support in solving East Africa’s crippling power deficit. Hon Joseph Njoroge, PrincipalSecretary, Ministry of Energy of Kenya, HE Hon Christopher Yaluma, Minister of Energy andMinerals in Zambia, HE Hon Minister James Musoni, Minister of Infrastructure for Rwanda, andMaria Kiwanuka, Senior Advisor to HE The President and The President’s Office in Charge ofFinance in Uganda were joined by private power sector decision makers at Powering East Africain Nairobi, Kenya, to highlight the urgency of the region’s transmission crisis.Key speakers from the World Bank, African Development Bank, IFC, Barclays, SymbionPower, KenGen, KPLC, UMEME and EEP addressed game-changing actions for the powersector including: the critical role transmission must play in East Africa’s industrialisation, therole of power utilities, how best to overcome financing obstacles and how the cost of regionalborrowing can be lessened by unlocking the transmission deadlock. EnergyNet programme manager Ms Veronica Bolton-Smith said of the recent Ministerialconfirmations, “When you consider that Powering East Africa is a targeted meeting for a smallnumber of participants, the presence of four of the most powerful people in the region’senergy sector highlights the need for such focused talks.”

The animal health division of Eli Lilly and Company, Elanco is continuing its commitment tobreak the cycle of hunger for those most in need with a US$1.5mn matching challenge to helpHeifer International fund Phase II of the East Africa Dairy Development Project (EADD). Fundingfor the matching challenge is generously provided by the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation,supporting Elanco’s vision of a world with safe, affordable, and nutritious food for all.

Elanco president Jeff Simmons said, “The positive impact and significance the EADD projectcreates in the lives of farmers certainly inspires our employees and brings meaning to our workat Elanco. EADD provides dairy farmers in Kenya, Uganda and now Tanzania with an approachthat helps them move from subsistence farming to a sustainable, replicable model of creatingfood secure communities. Farmers are not just producing more milk, they are improving thediets, economies and the quality of life for entire communities.”


Agenda / EastFour nations pledge support forEast African power planning

Elanco backs dairy development


Africa’s first-everSeed Access Index

The first initiative dedicated solely tomonitoring commercial seed

production in Africa, The African SeedAccess Index (TASAI) is a partnershipbetween Cornell University and the non-profit Market Matters , issuing detailedscorecards on seed development anddistribution in Kenya, Uganda, SouthAfrica, and Zimbabwe, with a focus onincreasing choices for smallholder farmers.The index is important because there’s a lotof money flowing into African agricultureprojects and it’s more likely to improveseed availability if investors can channelfunds to areas that are struggling.

Kenya has only 68 crop breeders servingsix million farmers. This could be a reasonwhy Kenyan farmers often lack access toimproved varieties of staple crops such asmaize, cowpea, and sorghum and yieldsare low. TASAI seeks to track 16 indicatorsacross five categories systematically, toassess the vibrancy and competitivenessof the national seed sector. In the nexttwo years, it hopes to have reports for atleast 20 African countries. By trackingindicators all along the seed deliverychain, investors can target choke points(such as the ratio of crop breeders tofarmers, the number of new varietiesreleased over the last three years,availability of seeds in small packages,and the time it takes to move seeds fromthe breeder’s lab to the farmer’s field) thatare impeding the flow of seeds to Africanfarms. This is crucial because smallholderfarmers are the mainstay of foodproduction in the region and will continueto be for decades to come.

TASAI is led by its principal investigator,Dr Edward Mabaya, an academic and adevelopment practitioner with over adecade of experience with African seedsystems. Dr Mabaya is involved in severalprogrammes that seek to improve the livesof African farmers through privateenterprises.

Key stakeholders addressed issuesaffecting East Africa’s power sector


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In South Africa, AfriSam and Concrete LaserFlooring (CLF) have introduced an industry-first environmentally-friendly floor concreteby replacing cement in the mix design withmore fly ash, activated slag and admixtures.In typical concrete mix designs, 20 to 30 percent of the cement is replaced withextenders. In this new concrete, up to 70 percent can be replaced with the activated slagand fly ash, with the addition of admixturesto achieve superior quality and strength.

Amit Dawneerangen, national multi-product solutions manager at AfriSam, said,“Such development is put through a rigorousresearch, design and testing process toensure that our customers can have thebenefit of a superior performing concretethat are also kinder to the environment.”

CLF managing director Peter Norton said,“A larger trend within the industry is themove towards ‘greener’ concrete, based onthe understanding that cement is a finiteresource and that we need to make concretethat uses less cement. There is a growingdemand for this from environmentally awareproperty developers that are driving thetrend for ‘green’ buildings.”

With its main focus on new solutions andinnovation, AfriSam is also joining forces with

CLF in producing low-shrinkage concretes forfloors. Dawneerangen noted, “Through thisspeciality design mix, less shrinkage occurs,which significantly reduces cracking in floors.We are currently in the process ofresearching, designing and testing thisproduct. The goal is to get the bestperforming product, with the lowestshrinkage at the best value for ourcustomers.”

Tilt-up construction is another method thetwo companies have successfullycollaborated on in projects such as a 10,000

m2 building in Pomona. The method utilisesthe floor of a building as a casting bed forwall panels, which are then simply lifted intoposition by a crane. Another option is for thewall panels to be cast at a precast yard andthen transported to site.

According to Norton, this was a verysuccessful project. He said, “After we cast thefloor, we were then requested to cast thewalls as well. Such a project wouldtraditionally have used 2,000m3 of concreteonly, but in this instance that figure doubledto 4,000m3.”

Italy’s largest packaging company at AB7

With its main focus on the industrial and commercialmarket, CLF has introduced new technology such as apatented seamless concrete flooring system


Agenda / SouthAfriSam and CLF lay green concrete


Italian packaging giant Corazza has signed up as an exhibitor atAfrica’s Big Seven (AB7), Africa’s biggest food and beverage

exposition. Corazza designs and manufactures automatedprocessing and packaging machines for products such as tea,coffee and most other packaged foods.

“We decided to exhibit at AB7 this year as it would enable us toinvestigate African markets more thoroughly, and in turn help togrow our business in a region with high demand for packagedproducts,” saidCarla Valmori, Corazza’s head of marketing andsales. “We will have an information booth at the ‘Made in Italy’pavilion where visitors can receive detailed information aboutsome of our products and packaging options on show.”

The company will be hosted on AB7’s new ‘Made in Italy’ pavilion,and joins the latest trend of European food and beverage companiesexpanding their trade footprint to exploit massive opportunities ingrowing African markets. AB7 takes place from 21 to 23 June 2015 atGallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, South Africa.

“Africa is on the rise; its economy is the fastest growing in theworld and global business is eager to leverage its new-marketopportunities,” said John Thomson of Exhibition ManagementServices, which organises Africa’s Big Seven. “Africa is fastbecoming a packaging growth centre; its expanding middle classhas more individuals with disposable income to spend onpackaged food products, and this is fuelling the growth of Africa’spackaging industry.”

According to the World Packaging Organisation, Africa isdestined to surpass India and China as the world’s packagingcentre. Nigeria’s packaging industry has grown by 12 per centeach year for the past five years.

“Packaging companies probably get the most attention at AB7purely because their products are so important to food andbeverage manufacturers and marketers,” Thomson said. “Tradevisitors come to AB7 from around the world not only to see whatis inside your package, but also what is on the outside.”


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At Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona,Spain, MasterCard announced an agreementwith pan-African mobile banking andpayment services company eTranzactInternational to make internationalremittance services available to millions ofconsumers in Nigeria. eTranzact is publiclyquoted on the Nigeria Stock Exchange.

Following the agreement, citizens cansecurely receive international remittancesinto their eTranzact mobile money wallets orselect bank accounts through aninternational transfer hub called HomeSend.A joint venture between MasterCard,eServGlobal and BICS, HomeSend bridgesthe gap between various entities globallysuch as financial institutions, non-financialentities and mobile network operators,enabling Nigerians living and working abroadto send money from mobile money accounts,payment cards, bank accounts or cash outletsback home.

“For millions of Nigerians, the receipt offunds from friends and family is an importantlifeline. HomeSend provides senders acrossthe globe and the recipients in Nigeria with aconvenient, safe, and cost effective moneytransfer channel,” said OmokehindeOjomuyide, vice president and area businesshead for West Africa at MasterCard.

Upon receipt of funds into their eTranzactmobile wallets, Nigerians can use

PocketMoni, eTranzact’s mobile moneyplatform, to pay bills, top-up airtime, payselect merchants, cash out at agents or atparticipating bank ATMs, and send money toany bank account, PocketMoni user, eTrazactcard or mobile phone user.

“Our partnership with MasterCard enablesus to bring a new, cost-effective, cross-borderremittance service to Nigerians, many ofwhom have previously struggled to accesssuch facilities as they do not have formalbank accounts,” said Valentine Obi, chiefexecutive officer at eTranzact International.“Instead of travelling long distances andwaiting in long lines, Nigerians will now beable to electronically receive cash transfersfrom family overseas with the convenience oftheir mobile devices.”

According to the World Bank Migrationand Remittances Brief, Nigeria is the largestremittance market in Africa and the fifthlargest in the world, attracting US$21bn inremittances in 2014, which contributed fourper cent to Nigeria’s gross domestic product.

“We are pleased to partner with eTranzactto bring one of the most comprehensiveinternational remittances offerings to Nigeria.This type of service has the potential to openup new remittance corridors, expand thescope of cashless money transfers, extendfinancial inclusion and support the growth ofthe economy,” said Ojomuyide.

Hospitality company Hilton Worldwide has signed a franchise agreement with AfricaHospitality Investments to open the full-service DoubleTree by Hilton Kinshasa - called TheStanley. Located in the bustling capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the signing marksthe arrival of Hilton Worldwide to one of Africa's largest urban areas. Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president of development, Europe and Africa, for HiltonWorldwide, said, "Our focus on developing our portfolio in key locations across Africa hasresulted in Hilton Worldwide achieving the fastest growing pipeline of hotels on the continent."A conversion from its previous designation as the French Embassy, DoubleTree by HiltonKinshasa - The Stanley will be located in Gombe, the city's business district - allowing for easyaccess to corporate companies, retail outlets, government ministries, diplomatic and mediaorganizations. The hotel will be approximately 25 kilometres from N'Djili International Airport.

Panasonic solar lanternsserve Ebola efforts


Agenda / WestMasterCard and eTranzact makeNigerian remittances more efficient

First DoubleTree by Hilton in DRC


With the severe and far-reachingimpact of the Ebola epidemic in West

Africa, governments and internationalorganisations need more support for theirrelief efforts. They have called on theprivate sector to help the affectedpopulations meet their basic needs in themidst of the crisis.

In response, Panasonic Corporationhas donated 240 solar lanterns to theUnited Nations DevelopmentProgramme (UNDP), which are nowproviding light to Ebola survivors,orphans, medical teams and workersfighting the epidemic in the affectedareas of Liberia, where the outbreak isespecially serious. Ms Izumi Nakamitsu,assistant secretary-general, assistantadministrator and director of the CrisisResponse Unit at UNDP, visited SatoshiTakeyasu, Panasonic executive officer incharge of groupwide brandcommunications division. Ms Nakamitsu,who leads UNDP's response to crisis, said,"The solar lanterns are helpful to improvethe lives of survivors and orphansaffected by Ebola and to support workersin the frontlines of disease control. Thesolar lanterns not only shed light on thelives of these people, they can also helpthe fight against Ebola by enabling wiretransfer via cell phones thanks to thesolar lanterns' charger functions."

The solar lanterns are provided to Ebolasurvivors who have almost nothing whenthey are discharged from treatmentclinics, since their belongings areincinerated when they test positive andare admitted for treatment. Solar lanternshave also been distributed to peopleliving in quarantined areas, where accessto electricity is often limited. In thecapital Monrovia, solar lanterns aresupporting medical teams while theywork at nighttime.

Panasonic will continue to contributeto relief efforts in countries that havebeen hit especially hard by the epidemic.


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May10-11

Aviation AfricaDubai, UAE

www.aviationafrica.aero

11-15

African Construction WeekJohannesburg, South Africa

www.hypenica.com

12-13

Africa Financial ServicesInvestment ConferenceBrighton, UK

www.afsic.net

12-14

African Utility WeekCape Town, South Africa

www.african-utility-week.com

12-14

A-OSHJohannesburg, South Africa

www.securex.co.za

12-14

SecurexJohannesburg, South Africa

www.securex.co.za

13-14

Banking & Mobile Money UgandaKampala, Uganda

aitecafrica.com

19-20

MozambuildMaputo, Mozambique

www.mozambuild.com

19-21

Mobile Money & Digital PaymentsJohannesburg, South Africa

www.mobile-money-africa.com

20-22

IndutecJohannesburg, South Africa

www.exhibitionsafrica.com

20-22

Pumps, Valves and Pipes AfricaJohannesburg, South Africa

www.exhibitionsafrica.com

21-23

IngetrexDar Es Salaam, Tanzania

www.ingetrextanzania.com

25-26

Satcom AfricaJohannesburg, South Africa

www.terrapinn.com

25-26

World Rural Telecoms CongressJohannesburg, South Africa

www.terrapinn.com

Events / 2015

Taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa,from 12 to 14 May, Securex 2015 providesvisitors with an unrivalled opportunity toview, discuss and source products andservices from manufacturers and suppliers.Securex has a long history in the sector forenabling security and fire professionals tointeract with the best-in-breed suppliers.Securex and the co-located exhibition A-OSHExpo 2015, which will be held at GallagherConvention Centre in Johannesburg from 12to 14 May, continue to bring education to thefore through a number of targeted seminarsand conferences. These educational sessionsfocus on building a professional future for riskmitigation within organisations andaddressing current security and fire issues.

“We have revised the Securex brand in linewith our Africa-centricity and a number ofnew features have been added to ourpopular existing features, to bring further

value to visitors,” says Joshua Low, Securexevent director at show organiser SpecialisedExhibitions Montgomery.

The Securex Free-to-attend SeminarTheatre will provide visitors with access to upto the minute information on best practice,as well as pertinent industry-related andlegislative issues.

Topics being presented at the seminarinclude ‘Africa: Tapping into growthopportunities, challenges and strategies’;‘Funding for security SME’s’ ‘Adherence to fire

standards’ and ‘Cyber security: A pertinentbusiness risk’.

And the Installer Workshop at Securex2015 addresses the gap in what is deemed avery important sector of the industry. Thisinteractive educational platform will provideinstallers with the latest technology trendsand best practice from specialists in the field.Topping off the programme, an installercompetition will be run on 14 May.

A New Products Showcase will be erectedin a prominent area at Securex 2015. This willallow visitors to preview the latesttechnology in a number of security and firemodalities. Also, a new service - the GlobalMeetings Programme - will see visitors tomatched up with companies that are bestable to devise solutions to their apparentthreats and risks.

www.securex.co.za

Visit Securex for an African showcase of security and fire solutions


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Bulletin / BankingMasterCard makes cross-border remittance service inZimbabweMasterCard announced a partnership at

Mobile World Congress 2015 with

Zimbabwean financial institution Steward

Bank to make remittance services available

to more than 1.5mn account holders; for the

first time, the bank’s customers will be able

to receive funds sent by family and friends

abroad directly into their Steward Bank

accounts.

ICD, El Wifack agree onadvisory services and termsheet The Tunisian leasing firm El Wifack has

signed an advisory services contract and a

term sheet with the Islamic Corporation

for the Development of the Private Sector

(ICD), the private sector arm of the Islamic

Development Bank Group (IDB), in order

to process and support its conversion to full

Shariah-compliant banking operations; the

partnership agreement is designed to

increase the capital and fully convert El

Wifack Leasing firm into a fully-fledged

Islamic financial institution in order to

undertake commercial banking activities in

Tunisia, and represents a groundbreaking

move in the development of a strong and

supportive Islamic financial sector in the

country.

Africa, the latest part of a global digital

acceleration effort to foster innovation in

financial technology (fintech); the virtual

competition invites developers from around

the world to build innovative solutions

based on Citi’s digital platform, with Citi’s

vast global network offering developers an

opportunity to have their ideas put in place

in markets all over the world.

Ecobank CEO advises investorson long-term engagement Delivering the keynote address in Munich,

Germany, at the 4th Conference on

Managing Risk in Africa, Ecobank Group

CEO Albert Essien offered strategies for

managing risk in Africa’s growth markets;

against the backdrop of what he outlined as

a generally positive outlook for Africa, he

advised investors against viewing Africa as

one, but rather 54 countries with different

growth prospects, different infrastructure,

trade agreements, tax regulations, culture

and levels of technological development -

and urged investors to be prepared to

engage with African countries on a long-

term basis and avoid abrupt changes in

investment focus because of perceived

instability in certain markets.

Egypt Government,MasterCard to extend financialinclusionThe Government of Egypt, represented by

the Ministry of Communications and

Information Technology, and MasterCard

have committed to extend financial services

to 54mn Egyptians; MasterCard will work

with the government to roll out a digital ID

program that links citizens’ national ID to

the existing national mobile money

platform, allowing Egyptians to participate

in the formal electronic economy through a

single, easy-to-use cashless programme.

Newer ATM markets are themost dynamicAccording to RBR’s latest report, Global ATM

Market and Forecasts to 2019, the Asia-Pacific

region is home to many of the world’s

youngest and fastest growing ATM markets,

and China now has the largest ATM installed

base, having surpassed the USA in 2013; the

Middle East and Africa is the second-fastest

growing region, and has the distinction of

being the only region in which all of the

countries surveyed saw an increase in ATM

numbers in 2013.

Citi Mobile Challenge fuelsfintech innovation Global bank Citi has launched its Mobile

Challenge in Europe, the Middle East and

ICD and the Tunisian leasing firm El Wifack has signed anadvisory services contract and a term sheet

African Review of Business and Technology - April 2015 www.africanreview.com

Ecobank Group CEO Albert Essien

MasterCard president and CEO Ajay Banga (left) and AtefHelmy, Egyptian Minister of Communications andInformation of Technology, discuss their partnership toextend financial inclusion to 54mn Egyptian citizens, atMobile World Congress


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Bulletin / CommunicationsA4AI reports on the relative costof Web accessThe 2015 A4AI Affordability Report indicates

that over two billion people are priced out of

accessing the Internet; the report finds that a

fixed broadband connection costs the

average citizen in the 51 developing and

emerging nations studied approximately 40

per cent of their monthly income, eight times

more than the affordability target set by the

UN Broadband Commission in 2011.

African entities unite to boostinnovation on the continent UCT Graduate School of Business (UCT

GSB) and telecommunications company

MTN have formed a partnership to catalyse

sustainable innovation in Africa; “Each partner

has complementary expertise and skills, so

together, their impact on African innovation

will be greater, and the solutions emerging as

a result of their collaboration will reach

further,” said Professor Walter Baets, director

of the UCT GSB.

Mobile alliance reaches twomillion families The Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action

(MAMA) has reached and empowered more

than two million women and families with its

timed and targeted information through its

country programmes in Bangladesh, South

Africa and India; “MAMA’s customised country

programs are breaking new ground in the

global health field, showing that it is possible

to scale mHealth programmes that are having

real impact,” said Kate Dodson, vice president

of global health at the United Nations

Foundation.

Empowering communities inRwanda with EkoCenterEricsson and The Coca-Cola Company have

set up a pilot project to bring mobile

connectivity to EkoCenter, a social enterprise

initiative designed to empower community

well-being by bringing safe water, solar

Millicom joins GSMA’s mobilehealth partnership in Africa Telecommunications and media company

Millicom has joined the GSMA’s cross-

ecosystem Pan-African mHealth initiative

(PAMI) which is designed to connect people

with the mobile industry and health services

in eleven countries in Sub-Saharan Africa,

including the Tigo operations in Ghana,

Rwanda and Tanzania; PAMI aims to develop

commercially sustainable and scalable

mHealth services that meet public health

needs, with the primary objective of offering

relevant services to women and children, with

a particular focus on nutrition.

Sub-Saharan Africa to seefastest mobile usage growthThe Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) mobile market

presents significant opportunities for

telecommunication companies, device and

module vendors, and application providers,

as the SSA telecommunications market

matures and mobile phones take on the role

of service delivery platforms; analysis from

Frost & Sullivan - Sub-Saharan African Mobile

End-user Trends - indicates that the market will

be on a strong upward trajectory as more

than half the population has no access to a

mobile phone, with mobile penetration in the

region expected to increase from 52 per cent

in 2012 to 79 per cent in 2020, making SSA

the fastest growing region globally over the

next seven years, in terms of mobile phone

usage.

Surfline signs with Huawei toexpand 4G LTE service in GhanaGhanaian mobile telecommunications

operator Surfline Communications plans to

expand its 4G LTE network to cover all regions

in Ghana with Huawei Technologies; the

expansion will cover major cities including

Takoradi, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Tamale and Ho,

and include all key municipalities within the

data-hungry country.

power and mobile communications, as well as

basic goods and services to underserved

communities, in collaboration with Tigo

Rwanda and German start-up company

Solarkiosk; Beatriz Perez, chief sustainability

officer at The Coca-Cola Company, said,

"Connectivity has become a fundamental part

of thriving communities and economies."

Microsoft CEO talks on nextWindows roll-out

According to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft,

the Windows 10 operating system marks the

beginning of a more personal computing era,

tailored to mobile and to cloud computing;

he said, “Our ambition is for the 1.5bn people

who are using Windows today to fall in love

with Windows 10 and for billions more to

decide to make Windows home.

Promoting excellence andinnovation in mobile financeTo be presented in Johannesburg in June

2015, the Mondato Awards were created to

recognise excellence and innovation in

mobile finance and commerce (MFC) and

digital financial services Plus (DF+); the MFC

Award for Social Impact in Africa and the DF+

Award for Social Impact in Africa will be

awarded to the providers whose product or

service delivered measurable social value in

their given market in Africa during 2014-2015.

Windows 10 will enable seamless transition fromnotebook mode for work, stand mode for watchingmovies, tent mode for touch games, or tablet mode onthe go



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Lambson’s Hire steps up itsrange of platform productsA supplier of rental equipment to the

building,

construction, DIY

and maintenance

markets, Lambson’s

Hire now offers a

new range of

aluminium steppers,

manufactured from

6061-T6 aluminium

and feature five

working heights for

all applications,

easy folding for storage, a 300 mm step

distance, a 200 kg safety load and an anti slip

platform with a locking device; “We are

making these products available in our

ongoing efforts to ensure that the

construction, industrial, mining, building/DIY

and related industries have easy access to the

latest trends and developments in

equipment,” said Devin van Zyl, CEO of

Lambson’s Hire.

Platinum mine tightens securitywith Johnson Controls One of the world’s largest producers of

platinum group metals has worked with

Johnson Controls to develop, pilot and

implement Johnson Controls’ P2000 X-Ray

software control integration; the solution will

help the mining house to optimise and

manage its X-Ray machines – a vital part of

the security matrix it has put in place at its

processing plant to combat losses due to

theft - and in the process help it comply fully

with South Africa’s Department of Health

safety regulations.

Aluminium steppers availablefrom Lambson’s Hire aremanufactured from 6061-T6aluminium

Bulletin / IndustryNEWS

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Showcasing the latest productsin occupational health & safety Occupational health & safety (OHS) is

increasingly important to African

organisations, which are under pressure to

conform or pay the consequences. Finding

the appropriate solution for risk mitigation

can often be problematic. Organised by

Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery,

held in Johannesburg, South Africa, 12-14

May, A-OSH Expo 2015 (www.aosh.co.za)

takes the hassle and guesswork out of

selecting an OHS solution for your

company. Together with a variety of OHS

products and services under one roof, A-

OSH Expo also offers a comprehensive

educational programme, courtesy of the

SAIOSH conference, the NOSHEBO free-to-

attend seminar, Working at Height Theatre,

and the First Aid Demonstration Zone.


Siemens has agreed a deal tohelp boost Egypt’s powergeneration capacity by up to athird by 2020. Under a series of MoUsannounced at the EgyptEconomic DevelopmentConference in March, theGerman-based multinationalconglomerate will beresponsible for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) atthe 4.4GW Beni Suef power plant project.The combined-cycle plant will be built in four modules, each consistingof two H-class gas turbines, two heat recovery steam generators, onesteam turbine and three generators, the company said.www.africanreview.com/energy-a-power

Siemens agrees 6.6GW power generationdeal in Egypt

Congo-Brazzaville’snational carrier ECAir plansto launch a new route toDakar, Senegal, in a bid toexpand its service networkin West Africa.The new Brazzaville-Dakarroute via Bamako, Mali, will begin on 22 March 2015 and will befunctional three times a week. Bamako and Dakar are major WestAfrican hubs for the airline, and the new route will be expected toimprove the level of cooperation between Congo-Brazzaville, Mali,Senegal and the other West African countries.www.africanreview.com/transport-a-logistics

African exhibition company Exhibition Management Services (EMS)has acquired the AfriMold event brand.

A leading exhibition for precision machining, tooling, mould-making, design and application development in Africa, AfriMold willbecome a component show of the South African Industry andTechnology Fair (INDUTEC).

“We added the AfriMold Expo to the INDUTEC Fair because it is aperfect fit with the event’s other industrial and technological sectors,”said John Thomson of show organisers EMS.www.africanreview.com/manufacturing

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The managing director of Dubai-based energy rental firm SmartEnergy Solutions (SES ) haspredicted that the company’sannual turnover will top US$100mnby 2019. Waleed Isaac said thecompany, which was established in2007, would accelerate growth bydiversifying its fuel sources and focussing on the African market.

“Providing temporary power is our core competency and webelieve in our mantra of ‘energy on demand’. For us, it encompassesproviding not just generators, but being able to provide the actualelectricity anytime and any place the client demands.”www.africanreview.com/energy-a-power

Congo-Brazzaville’s ECAir to launch newroute to West Africa

Egypt is expanding and diversifying itsenergy producing capacity, with windpower playing a key part in its strategy (PHOTO: Philipp Hertzog)

EC Air has been expanding its regional networkto key West African cities. (PHOTO: ECAir)


African Review/On the WebA selection of product innovations and recent service developments for African businessFull information can be found on www.africanreview.com

AfriMold joins INDUTEC technology expo African market key for power rental firmSmart Energy Solution


South African rail and port operator Transnet has signed deals worth atotal of US$1.1bn to renew its locomotive fleet and has invested anextra US$161mn to expand facilities at the Port of Ngqura in EasternCape province.The locomotive fleet will be supplied by GE and Bombardier. The Export-Import Bank of the United States will guarantee US$484mn in loans tobe provided by Barclays Africa Group Ltd., Standard Bank Group Ltd. andOld Mutual Plc to GE to manufacture 293 locomotives, said Brian Molefe,CEO of Transnet. Export Development Canada and Investec Bank Ltd.will also provide US$565mn in loans to Bombardier, Molefe added.The company is expected to take delivery of the locomotives from GEby July 2015. www.africanreview.com/transport-a-logistics

Transnet to expand locomotive fleet andport facilities in South Africa

Germany’s HeidelbergCement has inaugurated the Scantogo clinkerplant in Togo and the Cimburkina cement grinding plant in BurkinaFaso. The Togo plant, which cost US$250mn to construct, has anannual capacity of 1.5mn tonnes and is located at Tabligbo, 80kmnortheast of Lomé.

According to the company, with the Scantogo investment,HeidelbergCement has become the largest German foreign investor inTogo. The US$50mn Cimburkina cement grinding plant in Burkina Fasohas an annual capacity of 800,000 tonnes and is located near the capitalcity Ouagadougou.www.africanreview.com/construction-a-mining

German cement firm opens new plants inTogo and Burkina Faso

The SES 24MW rental power plant atKigali, Rwanda. (PHOTO: SmartEnergy Solutions)


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Ethiopia ranks among the fast-growingnon-mineral economies of Africa withreal GDP growth in the past decade,

averaging 10.9 per cent between 2004 and2013 compared to the regional average of 5.3per cent, according to the World Bank.

This growth momentum has been inclusiveand diverse with all sectors like agriculture,industry and services contributing towardsnational prosperity.

Large-scale public and foreign directinvestment (FDI) projects in social, physicalinfrastructure and industries shouldmaintain similar expansion over themedium-term (in the upper single digits).However, the Ethiopian authorities’projections are more optimistic (in the 11per cent to 11.4 per cent range).

The International Monetary Fund (IMF)commended Ethiopia for achieving ‘robust andbroad-based growth, maintaining inflation insingle digits, expanding employment and

improving social indicators, as well asconsiderable progress toward the MillenniumDevelopment Goals,’ despite subdued externalenvironment over recent years.

Last June, Moody’s Investors Serviceassigned a debut sovereign rating of B1 to the

government of Ethiopia. The country’s rating,on par with Rwanda but a notch below Kenya,Ghana and Zambia, was based on four maincriteria — a relatively small economy and lowper capita income, balanced by a provenrecord of sustained higher GDP growth, weak

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Land of hidden opportunitiesWith vast amount of untapped mineral resources and enormous trade andinvestment possibilities, Ethiopia is poised for continued growth


Ethiopia has US$5bn worth of untapped mineralresources and renewable energy sources such ashydropower, wind, solar and geothermal with atotal potential capacity of 60,000MW

Key macroeconomic indicators 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 Est. Proj. Proj. Proj. Proj.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) / 49,707 55,150 60,984 67,287 74,408Real GDP Growth * 8.2 8.5 8.5 8.0 8.0Consumer Prices ** 8.5 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0Gross Domestic Investment // 30.2 29.1 28.2 27.4 26.8Fiscal Balance (incl. grants) // -2.7 -3.0 -2.9 -2.7 -2.6Public Debt // 44.7 50.6 54.3 56.4 56.7of which: External Liabilities 22.6 26.5 28.9 30.0 28.8Exports of goods / 3,351 3,852 4,488 5,173 5,904Imports of goods / 12,921 15,117 16,560 17,796 19,765Trade Balance -9,570 -11,265 -12,072 -12,624 -13,861Gross Official Reserves / 2,761 3,061 3,461 3,996 4,693Current Account Balance // -7.1 -7.3 -6.7 -5.8 -5.5Foreign Direct Investment (net) / 1,355 1,833 2,853 2,752 3,089/million US dollars; *Annual percent change; **End-period; // per cent of GDP Source: Ethiopian authorities and IMF staff projections


institutional capacity in comparison with B-rated sovereigns, moderate fiscal strength withlow debt burden and related financing costsreflecting a largely concessional funding basebalanced by a gradual reliance on externalprivate capital and moderate vulnerability toexogenous shocks, particularly a drought,which balances credit strengths andconstraints.

Maiden bondTypically, obtaining a sovereign rating is asign of national authorities’ intention to tapglobal capital markets. In December 2014,Ethiopia issued a debut US$1bn 10-yearEurobond priced at 6.625 per cent, which, infact, received US$2.6bn in total orders, henceindicating strategic investor’s positiveappetite for Ethiopian-risk.

JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank were thelead managers, whilst Lazard AssetManagement advised the government. Abouthalf of the Eurobond was bought by the USAfund managers, one-third from the UK and 15per cent from the rest of Europe.

Maryam Khosrowshahi, head of publicsector division CEEMEA at Deutsche Bank,said, “The order book was of the highest

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Under Ethiopia’s Growth and Transformation Plan(GTP), the country aims to double agricultural outputto ensure food security for the first time



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quality, with fund managers taking up 96 percent of the bond. It was a tremendousinaugural transaction to end the year with.”

The money raised will co-fund socio-economic programmes in Ethiopia includingprojects in healthcare, education, and energysectors, as well as the development of economiczones in the country for attracting FDIs.

Ethiopia’s successful debut reflected thestrength of a vibrant economy, which enablesinvestors to diversify from heavy exposures tooil-based countries. Fitch Ratings notes, “Thefalling oil price may actually be beneficial forEthiopia as 20 per cent of the country’simports of goods are purely spent on fuel —quite a substantial amount. Lower oil pricesmay help to plug the current account deficit.”

Ambitious plansEthiopia follows a developmental strategybased on high public investment and servicedelivery improvement under its Growth andTransformation Plan (GTP).

The plan envisages a major leap in terms ofnot only economic structure, but also thelevel of social indicators. Key goals over2010/11-2014/15 include� Rapid and equitable economic growth,

averaging 11.2 per cent over a five-yearperiod and, at best, to double the size ofthe economy with GDP per capita expectedto reach US$698 by 2015

� Doubling agricultural output to ensurefood security for the first time

� An increased contribution from theindustrial sector with strong focus onincreased production in sugar, textiles,leather products and cement

� Increasing roads networks from 49,000 kmto 64,500 km by 2015 and the constructionof 2,395 km of railway line

� Boosting power generation capacity to8,000MW and connecting further fourmillion people to the national grid by 2015.

� Achievement of most, if not, all MillenniumDevelopment Goals (MDGs).Growth-enhancing infrastructure sector

has been funded by bilateral loans mainlyfrom China or soft loans from the World Bankand domestic funding. Fitch Ratingscautioned, “Ethiopia has exhausted theseavenues. The stock of domestic credit isaround 30 per cent of GDP, not that low, butnot enough for what the country needs.”

Thus, Ethiopia will have to rely on FDI anddollar funding (via bond issuances) to achieveGTP goals, which in all probability may not beachieved by end of 2015.

FDI attractionsThis Horn of Africa nation boasts enormoustrade and investment possibilities. Accordingto the World Investment Report 2014,Ethiopia was a destination for Greenfield

investment projects worth US$4.5bn during2013, a huge increase from US$441mnreported during previous year. The net salesvalue of cross border merger and acquisition(M&A) had also more than doubled toUS$366mn in 2013, from US146mn in 2012.Its net FDI inward stock in 2013 had reachedUS$6.1bn.

Agribusiness and tobacco, textiles, ICT andautomotives as well as mining activities arethe major sector beneficiaries of FDI projects.Nearly 43 per cent of capital invested intoEthiopia went into manufacturing activities,according to Ernest & Young report. The top-five investors were from the UAE(US$2,013mn), the USA (US$774mn), India(US$609mn), Germany (US$458mn) andChina (US$368mn).

Major investors show a diverse focustoward manufacturing-led activity whilst theUAE’s capital flowed mostly into real estateconstruction and the USA’s capital towardsresource extraction. Thanks to fiscalincentives, investors were given huge tractsof forested land in southwestern Gambella inwestern Ethiopia at a minimum lease rate ofUS$1 per ha every year.

There is an immense potential for mineralprospecting works, especially in northernregions. According to numerous studies, mostof which are United Nations DevelopmentProgramme funded, Ethiopia is endowed withprecious group metals like gold, platinum,silver; base metals such as copper, lead, zinc,nickel, metallic like tantalite-columbite,manganese, molybdenum; andindustrial/building materials namely quartz,iron, kaolin, talc, marble, graphite, limestone,clay, gypsum as well as fuel energy

Food & TobaccoFinancial services

TextilesAutomotive OEM

MetalsOthers

46%

18%

13%

10%

7%6%

Ethiopia's investment into sub-sectors (2007-12) by most projectsTOTAL: 69

Sources: Fdi Markets and Ernst & Young


The falling oil price may be beneficial for Ethiopia as20 per cent of the country’s imports of goods arespent on fuel – quite a substantial amount


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substances such as petroleum, natural gasand coal.

It could be sitting on US$5bn worth ofuntapped mineral resources and vastrenewable energy sources such ashydropower, wind, solar and geothermal witha total potential capacity of 60,000MW, whichif developed can make Ethiopia a key regionalelectricity exporter. There are over 100 foreignand local companies engaged in exploration,excavation and production of minerals.

Ethiopia’s industrial strategy is attractingAsian capital to develop its lightmanufacturing base. In 2013, China’s

Huanjin Group opened its first factory forshoe production, with a view to establishinga US$2bn hub for manufacturing. Earlier thatyear, Julphar in the UAE, in conjunction withits local partner, Medtech, officially

inaugurated its first pharmaceuticalmanufacturing facility in Africa in AddisAbaba. Julphar’s investment in the plant isestimated at US$8.5mn.

“Ethiopia is closer to FDI than other partsof Africa,” remarked Bruno Casella ofGeneva-based United Nations Conferenceon Trade & Development (UNCTAD).However, sectors that typically attractforeign investors, notably banking andtelecoms, are closed to them. The IMFadvised Ethiopia to devise a proper legalframework for public-private partnerships,cutting red tapes for opening a business,strengthening investor protections andimproving trade logistics. The World Bank2015 Doing Business Report ranks Ethiopia132 out of 189 countries.

To sum it up, as one of Africa’s mostbuoyant economies, a populationsurpassing 90mn, an expanding middleclass, growing urbanisation and a hugegreen energy sector, make Ethiopia amarket with significant possibilities. Naturalresources, agribusiness and manufacturingwill attract increasing levels of FDI inensuing years. Ethiopia aspires to reach‘middle-income’ status over the nextdecade. �

Moin Siddiqi, economist

As one of Africa’s most buoyant economies, apopulation surpassing 90mn, an expanding middle

class, growing urbanisation and a huge greenenergy sector, make Ethiopia a market with

significant possibilities


Real estateFood & Tobacco

Coal, Oil & GasCommunications

TextilesOthers

28% 30%

16%

12%

8%

8%

Ethiopia's investment into sub-sectors (2007-12) by most capital investedTOTAL: US$4,833mn

Sources: Fdi Markets and Ernst & Young


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Ready to reviveregional trade in AfricaWhat the continent needs to do, with respect to cross-border business,in order to grow and diversify its economy


Investor enthusiasm for Africa is gainingtraction. As the home to two economicpowerhouses; South Africa and Nigeria,

Africa offers growth and the opportunity oflucrative return on investment.

Historically, Africa’s economic growth hasbeen primarily driven by extractiveenterprises. But, in the last decade, successfrom manufacturing, agriculture and naturalresources has shown that, with the rightpartnerships in place, Africa can outgrow itsreputation as a market driven only byconsumption and commodities. To take thisnext step, and to reach African consumers, weneed a common market and economies ofscale. The need for further regionalintegration and intra-African trade to diversifythe economy and spur on wealth creationacross all existing sectors, in all countries, isevident.

Innovative and competitiveThe World Economic Forum’s 2014/2015Global Competitiveness Report found thatcountries that are highly innovative and havestrong institutions top internationalcompetitiveness rankings. Another finding inthe report is that in Sub-Saharan Africa,Mauritius is the region’s most competitiveeconomy, with South Africa - in second place.

The report shows that Kenya, which is partof the top 10 most competitive in Africa, hascontinued to improve- – moving up six placesto 90th position. Kenya, the largest economyin East Africa, continues to strengthen itsdemocracy, open up its market tointernational investors, encouragesentrepreneurship and is exploring new waysto improve its socio-economic prospects.

Imagine if these economies collaboratedfor partnered growth and development. TheWEF report reveals that there is a need formore insightful efforts to improve Africa’scompetitiveness and a good starting point isthrough the diversification and opening up ofits markets.

Nigerian banking institutions continue tothrive; 13 Nigerian banks are amongst theworld's top 1,000 banks for 2013. Nigeria hasthe highest number of banks represented onthe list, confirming the country as the leadingfinancial centre in Africa, The Bankermagazine said in its 2014 edition.

Media reports (Financial Mail, 2014)indicate that Kenya exports goods valued atapproximately Ksh3bn to South Africa andSouth Africa about Ksh70bn back to Kenya.The fact is, the numbers don’t lie. They pointto an optimistic future ahead. A key enablerwill be regional integration, and in particularthe role of trade agreements as the keybuilding blocks of that integration.

From paper to practiceThere are a number of trade agreements ortrade arrangements in Africa (ie COMESA,SADC, SACU, ECOWAS, EAC, etc.) but mostremain on paper, and in so doing, are unableto unleash the true potential of Africa’s vast

human capital and resources.African leaders should now embrace the

opportunity and renewed political will tobuild on these trade agreements anddemonstrate their benefits by implementingthem in practice.

The challenges faced by businessesoperating in Africa are well-documented:limited energy security, irregular bankingframeworks, effective protection ofintellectual property, and achieving thebalance between aid and trade. Howeverthese challenges are not unique to emergingmarkets and they are not without solutions.

Similar to other emerging markets likeSouth-East Asia and Latin America, Africa canpresent boundless prospects for its investors.Business needs to approach Africa differentlybecause the continent is a study in diversity.Yes, there is common opportunity likegrowing consumerism, rapidly developingtechnology, globalisation and access toinformation, but different countries presentdifferent opportunities and the mostsustainable way to tap into these is throughstrengthened free trade agreements andregional integration.

Preferential trade agreements could comeby way of a proposed tripartite agreementbetween the Common Market for Eastern &Southern Africa (COMESA), the East AfricanCommunity (EAC), and the Southern AfricanDevelopment Community (SADC), toestablish a free-trade area by 2015.

The 2013 African Economic Outlook showsthat sustainable development in Africa restson diversification and investment in humancapital. The report also shows that Africancountries must provide the right conditionsto allow untapped resources such as mineraland natural wealth to optimise job creationopportunities. �

Jeff Nemeth, president and CEO of Ford SubSaharan Africa, and president of the AmericanChamber of Commerce in South Africa

Jeff Nemeth, president and CEO of Ford Sub SaharanAfrica, and president of the American Chamber ofCommerce in South Africa

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Rising premium onprivate healthcare costsPrivate health insurance costs in Africa are set to double inthe coming ten years as nations become more affluent

As income levels in emerging marketsrise, people are spending more onhealthcare services as a means to

improve their quality of life. This is drivingdemand and expectations for better healthservices in the emerging markets, accordingto Swiss Re’s latest study Keeping healthy inthe emerging markets: insurance can help.

The study shows that the insuranceindustry is well-equipped to meet theincreasing healthcare spending needs ofindividuals and that it can also become acentral pillar of a sustainable nationalhealthcare delivery system.

In the emerging markets, the money to payfor healthcare has traditionally come from thegovernment via taxation revenues and fromprivate individuals who often makesignificant contributions from theirhousehold savings.

However, reliance on these two channels ofhealthcare financing is becoming increasinglychallenging. There are growing strains onpublic coffers and at the same time, moreadvanced technologies and medicines arepushing up the prices of healthcare services.

Benefits of private health insurance (PHI)PHI provides consumers financial protectionagainst future care-related expenses at anaffordable regular premium, relieving theburden of large one-off hits to privatesavings. “Consumers will increasingly bepurchasing PHI because it provides a meansto pay for level of healthcare services theyneed,” said Kurt Karl, Swiss Re’s chiefeconomist.

PHI also offers consumers more choice withrespect to place, type and level of treatment,and with certain freedom to choose how touse the benefits received, for instance tocover treatment costs or perhaps as incomereplacement. In this way, it can supplementand/or complement public sector health

services by helping consumers pay fortreatments not covered by or available fromstate-sponsored schemes.

For governments, PHI has the potential tobe a main channel of healthcareexpenditure. In 2012, PHI covered less than10 per cent of total healthcare spending inthe main emerging markets.

On the supply side, PHI can bringinnovation across the value chain inhealthcare, including product development,sales and distribution, underwriting, claims,payment systems and customer services,leading to better services at lower cost. Growth of PHI productsThere are two main types of PHI product.The first is reimbursement type with whichthe insured is paid back the costs incurredin hospital and other treatments. Thesecond are fixed benefit products, wherebythe insured receives a lump sum at theonset of specific conditions. Fixed-benefitproducts include critical illness, disabilityincome and hospital cash insurance.

Both product types are showing stronggrowth in the emerging markets. Premiumsfrom reimbursement products grew by anestimated 11.2 per cent in real annual termsbetween 2003 and 2013. They are forecastto rise on average by 9.6 per cent per yearto 2020, three times the rate of globalpremium growth in this segment.

The premium data on fixed-benefitproducts in the emerging markets is scarce,but expert interviews conducted for thestudy suggest that demand for fixed-benefit PHI products is also growingrapidly.

In sub-Saharan Africa, private out-of-pocket payments from household savingsare a main component of total healthcarespending. The PHI sector remains small,however micro insurance is expected tobecome a main channel of healthcareexpenditure in many of the region’smarkets. �

PHI provides consumers financial protection againstfuture care related expenses at an affordable premium,relieving the burden of large one-off hits to privatesavings

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Growth of reimbursement type product premiums in emerging markets (US$bn) Additional Premiums Premiums Premiums Real CAGR 2013E 2020F 2013-2020F 2013-2020FEmerging markets 36 78.8 42.8 9.6%Latin America 14.9 25.3 10.4 6.2%Central & Eastern Europe 4.3 6.2 1.9 5.0%MENA 7.4 15.6 8.2 9,7%Emerging Asia 9.4 31.8 22,4 15.4%World 1005.2 1475.7 470.5 3.2%Figures include premiums from both L&H and non-life insurers MENA=Middle East and North Africa. E=estimates, F=forecastsSource: National insurance regulators, Swiss Re Economic Research & Consulting


Angola-based sovereign wealth fund Fundo Soberano de Angola(FSDEA) is gradually diversifying its investment portfolio acrossa number of industries and asset classes in accordance with its

investment policy and guidelines. By pursuing investments thatgenerate long-term and socially-enhancing financial returns, FSDEA ispromoting Angola’s social and economic development andgenerating wealth for its people. FSDEA was acknowledged recentlyas a transparent fund by the Linaburg-Maduell Transparency Index,which is administered by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI).

The Linaburg-Maduell Transparency Index is an internationallyrecognised method of rating the transparency of sovereign wealthfunds around the world.

Ranked for structure, rated for operationsSWFI’s Q4 transparency index ratings for 2014 confirm that FSDEAattained eight out of a total of 10 points, a ranking that distinguishesthe company’s structure and operations as transparent, based onadherence to the key principles of sovereign wealth fundmanagement. These best practices were adopted by the firm at itsinception in October 2012.

José Filomeno dos Santos, chairman of FSDEA, said, “The positiveLinaburg-Maduell Transparency Index rating reaffirms that the FSDEAis committed to applying the generally accepted principles and bestpractices recommended by the Santiago Principles in all aspects of itsgovernance and activities. The rating represents another importantaccomplishment by the Angola and is truly a testament to the FSDEA’scommitment to accountability and service efficiency to the currentand future generations of Angolans.”

A step forwardFSDEA marked a milestone in its social charter initiative recently as 46scholarship programme students graduated as future leaders ofAngola following six months of study at the Zurich University ofApplied Sciences (ZHAW) in Switzerland. Hosted by FSDEA in Luanda,the graduation ceremony marks a milestone in the firm’s commitmentto capacity building in the country.

Daniel Seelhofer, vice-dean of the ZHAW School of Managementand Law, commented, “This course has provided these youngAngolans with an excellent business education that will undoubtedlyact as a catalyst in their careers. As a leading Swiss university with astrong focus on practice-oriented learning in emerging markets, it hasbeen fantastic to see these students take hold of this opportunity. As aresult, we are confident they will play an integral role in the futuredevelopment of business in Angola.”

The ‘Future Leaders of Angola’ initiative is a part of the FSDEA’s socialcharter programme.

However, in addition to investing in commercial projects in theinfrastructure sector, the firm is further developing an exclusiveprogramme to promote more initiatives in the fields of vocationaltraining and access to healthcare services, energy and water, whereverthe public distribution networks are not available.

FSDEA is also supporting the construction of the Academia deGestão da Hospitalidade Angolana, located in the province ofBenguela. Building work began in December 2014. The FSDEA hascollaborated with Lausanne Hospitality Consulting (LHC), Swissknowledge development and management advisory company, andthe consulting and executive education division of Ecole hôtelière deLausanne (EHL) to create EHL accredited hospitality courses at theacademy in Benguela.

Santos added, “The main objective of the Academia de Gestão daHospitalidade Angolana is to provide leading training in this sectoracross our continent. EHL is one of the best known hospitality schoolsglobally and we are, therefore, very pleased that youth from Angolaand in the continent will be able to benefit from their renownedexpertise and know-how.”

Guglielmo L. Brentel, member of the board of governors at Ecolehôtelière de Lausanne, noted that the hospitality sector representsgreat employment opportunities for African youth. As a rapidlygrowing African economy, political stability and an abundantavailability of natural resources have fuelled investments in all leadingindustry sectors including the hospitality industry.

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne’s curriculum will offer what is regardedas amongst the best in class training together with the Swisshospitality values while incorporating Africa’s unique customs andculture, Brentel concluded. �

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Angola’s model offinancial transparencyAssessing FsDeA’s position as one of the highestrated sovereign wealth funds in the world

In November 2008, Angola’s President José Eduardo dos Santos announced theestablishment of a special commission to build the foundations for a new sovereignwealth fund (SWF) to promote growth, prosperity and social and economicdevelopment in the country



As the leader of Infosys Finacle, what trends do you see in thefinancial industry?At Infosys Finacle, we have the privilege of working with banks in 84countries. Across these markets, I see four forces that are reshapingbanking, faster than ever.The first driving force is the rapidly evolving customer preferences and

demands. Today, banks are dealing with the most informed, connected andsophisticated customer in history. The segment-of-one is clearly emerging.Progressive banks are responding to this by making their business trulycustomer specific and are aiming to delight customers with contextualproducts and services. To succeed, banks need to offer fully personalisedservices. Big data analytics will play a big role. Banks would need tomanage all the three dimensions of big data, the three Vs — volume, varietyand velocity. Effective usage of data will empower banks with enhancedcustomer insights and better decision making.The next key driving force is clearly the rapid evolution of technology,

most visible across mobility, big data, social, artificial intelligence, Internetof Things (IoT) and cloud. Mobility is currently the most important theme forbanks, closely followed by big data and social channels. These technologiesare disrupting the way consumers interact with banks and the waybusinesses are run. Banks that effectively use new technologies to betterunderstand and serve their customers will emerge as leaders in the industryand continue to gain a competitive advantage. These technologies will alsodisrupt the traditional business models and lower the entry barriers for newcompetition. And this brings me to my next observation on key trends –Changing Competitive Landscape.Today’s banking landscape has not only grown fiercely competitive, but

also developed facets that never existed earlier. One of these is the entry ofnon-banking players, especially from the tech, retail and telecom space,riding on nimble, cost efficient business models. In our recent research, 45per cent of the banks admitted the threat from tech companies such asGoogle, Apple and Facebook as high. To address this, traditional banks needa superior capacity for innovation — bringing innovations to market fasterand continuously. Banks also need to develop value-based partnerships withother ecosystem players to offer greater value to their customers.The last critical driving force is continued pressures on margins and

profitability, compounded by increased regulatory oversight. Theprovisioning of larger capital and liquidity is placing great strain on banks’balance sheets. It is on top of cost inflating consumer protection regulations.

To maximise revenue and reduce operating costs, banks recognise thatcontinuous innovation is the key to success. In 2014, 61 per cent of banks inour research indicated they have an innovation strategy, a significantincrease from 37 per cent in 2009.These forces are reshaping business of every organisation. To me, the

dual strategy of ‘New and Renew’ will be critical in this era. While banksneed new capabilities to help their businesses grow in new ways, they alsoneed to renew their existing systems, opening them up to benefits ofmobility, analytics, cloud computing and connected systems. At Finacle, wesee this as a great opportunity to help banks renew the core of theirbusiness as well as to expand into new frontiers.

What’s your outlook for the banking business in 2015? What arebanks seeking currently?With economic growth expected to improve, expectedly banks across theglobe will look to maximise revenue generation opportunities. The focus, ofcourse, is clearly on enhancing return on equity by boosting profits andreducing costs. Core to this will be to make business truly customer specificand create opportunities for deeper, more valuable engagements.

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Banks are also cognizant of the importance of being a first mover — or atleast a fast follower — in leveraging modern technologies towards theabove goals. However, in most cases, the severe complexity of theiroperations and existing legacy applications is impeding their march. In manycases nearly 80 per cent of annual IT budgets are spent on simply supportingexisting business operations and enabling organic growth, leaving little forbusiness transformation for the creation of new revenue streams.However, this issue is clearly getting the top attention now. Banks are

looking to renew their existing platforms and leverage modern technology togenerate new revenue sources and accelerate profitable growth. Everyoneis keen to move investments from the ‘keep the lights on’ to ‘driving andadopting innovations’. We are collaborating closely with our clients in thisjourney.

What are your immediate priorities in taking on the new role asGlobal Head of Finacle? Where do you see Finacle in the next fiveyears?At Finacle, we have nurtured a very robust banking platform. Today, we haveinstallations in 84 countries. Our solutions are serving over 450mncustomers, which is equivalent to 18 per cent of world’s banked adultpopulation. Finacle is proven to be the most scalable core banking platformin the industry today and is consistently rated as a leader in the industry.Most importantly, assessment of top 1000 world banks reveals that bankspowered by Finacle enjoy 50 per cent higher returns on assets, 30 per centhigher returns on capital, and 8.1 per cent points lesser costs to income thanothers.

My priorities are to build upon Finacle’s current strengths and enrich itfurther by leveraging latest technologies in the areas of mobility, advancedanalytics, social, cloud, artificial intelligence, wearables and digitalcommerce. We are making industry-leading investments in R&D to help ourclients refresh their business models leveraging latest technologies. Wehave a clearly defined 2020 strategy. Our pursuit is to continuously enrichand enhance Finacle to make it the best banking platform the world has evenseen. We are committed to ensure Finacle and our clients stay ahead of thecurve.

What are the key technology requirements for African banks today?During last year, the African economy was one of the fastest growingeconomic regions in the world. As per World Bank, regional GDP growth isprojected to pick up to 5.1 per cent by 2017, lifted by infrastructureinvestment, increased agriculture production, and buoyant services. Retailbanking in sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to grow at a compound annualrate of 15 per cent, putting banks across Africa on the cusp of growth.Many large and mid-tier banks aspire for expansion across the continent,

either organically or through acquisitions or both. Mobile offerings continueto be a key driver of innovation and growth. However, lack of adequatechannel integration can compromise the industry’s ability to deliverseamless experience, which is sparking a demand for multichannelcapabilities. The focus on leveraging latest technologies to reach out tounder banked and unbaked segment remains a key priority. In selectmarkets, banks are looking at systems for trade finance and Islamic bankingsolutions to create new revenue streams. Besides, banks are also looking at

business intelligence and customer analytics to differentiate their offeringsand to expand market share. A significant number of African banks are in the process of renewing their

technology landscape to be agile and meet the emergent demands. Broadly,the multinational banks are looking to overhaul technology infrastructureand achieve standardization across countries. The consolidation of systemsand processes is a key priority to improve operational efficiency andenhance control over their operations. Mid-size banks seek flexible andscalable platform that enhances their competitive edge to support theirgrowth ambitions, apart from augmenting digital channel bankingcapabilities. The smaller banks, with limited resources seek to limit bothcapital and operating expenses by leveraging cloud based deployments.Along with economic growth, central banks across the continent arefocused on policies for enhancing financial inclusion. This will require banksto enhance their reach and bring the vast unbanked and under-bankedpopulation into the banking institutional. Technology will play a pivotal role inthis endeavour.

Where does Africa figure in Finacle’s global plans? What is yourapproach in the Africa market?Africa is certainly one of the important regions for Infosys Finacle. Today, itaccounts for over 20 per cent of Finacle’s global customer base. We have apresence across 18 countries in the continent. With economic activitiesescalating across multiple countries, the financial system needs to keeppace, by leveraging modern technology. We see this as a great opportunity.We have been investing to enhance our regional presence and have

localised our solutions to meet native requirements. We have also beendeveloping a robust ecosystem of empowered partners to strengthen ourcapabilities and provide full range of services and support to our customersin the market. Over the years, we have consistently added new clients andwon multiple new projects. We are working with many leading banks in theregion such as Standard Bank, Equity Bank and United Bank of Africa andFirst Bank of Nigeria, among many others. We are confident that the regionwill continue to propel our growth and we continue to be the preferredpartner to the financial institutions here. �

Our solutions are serving over450mn customers, which is

equivalent to 18 per cent of world’sbanked adult population


Infosys Finacle is proven to be the most scalable corebanking platform in the industry today and isconsistently rated as a leader in the industry


iread the debate on Moneyweb recentlyaround costs between index tracking UnitTrusts vs ETFs with some dismay. I was

dismayed because the debate served no realpurpose other than to muddy the waters anddistract one from the real issue:

South African Investors are under-investedin passive strategies.

The strange case of SA asset managementPassive strategies only make up a smallpercentage of assets under management inthe South African savings market. To theinformed, this really should seem bizarre.These investments are pro-consumer, fair,diversified, low cost, transparent and backedup by some of the greatest investment mindsin the world, including Fama, Sharpe, Bogleand even Buffet.

We would argue that index investmentsshould form a greater part (if not themajority) of portfolio construction. WithinGrindrod’s passive business, GTrax, wepromote the concept of Core and Satelliteinvesting wherein index investing should beat the core of any investment portfolio.

It is pleasing to note that South Africaninvestors are slowly making the transition.However, I often come across emotionalarguments put to me that our market issomehow different and that our activemanagers know more than the market. Notonly is this mathematically difficult to support- ask William Sharpe - but active managersdon’t have a crystal ball and are indeedfallible. The bottom line is that our statisticsread like most other global markets. Over anyprolonged period most active fund managersunder perform their benchmark - certainly,those of any major size.

Different, but the sameSo what of exchange traded funds and thatstructure specifically? Like I say, the debatebetween ETFs vs. Unit Trust index funds reallyis quite academic, after all they are mostly the

same legal entity - one is just listed and theother is not.

Vanguard, the firm which pioneered thefirst tracker mutual fund in the 1970s, is nowthe third largest ETF issuer in the world andcontinues to offer both product sets. Just lastweek, one of the other major US moneymanagers, Legg Mason announced that itwould also be entering the ETF market (albeitin a different capacity).

Globally the exchange traded funds marketis booming. PwC predicts that the global ETFmarket by 2020 will be US$5 trillion – it isalready > US$2.5 trillion with 3,169 productslisted. Despite being 25 years old, ETFs arestill relatively new, particularly in SA, and it istherefore not surprising that many systemsand investment platforms are not quite readyfor them. This has the effect that some of theefficiencies that exist at a product level aresometimes lost elsewhere in the value chain.

The evolution of trading innovationThis will change. However, softwareinnovation is not just challenging the taxiindustry (eg Uber) or the hospitality industry(eg AirBnB), but the money managementindustry, too. As investment or advicesoftware evolves, our prediction is that ETFswill form a major part of the asset allocation.This is already the trend overseas whenlooking at the “robo advisor” market.

ETFs are safe and they are undeniably lowcost. Their total expense ratios (TERs) areamongst the very lowest in the collectiveinvestment scheme (CIS) industry and as I say,I am reluctant to add fuel to the debate otherthan to make two significant points of claritywhich were omitted or perhaps notunderstood by the ETF protagonists:

1) The bid/offer spreadThe gap between the level a seller is preparedsell at and the level an investor is willing tobuy at is at the heart of any robust market(whether haggling at a Turkish market over

carpets or trading on the formal exchange)eventually the gap is narrowed until a deal isstruck. At the moment, most of the trade inthe SA ETF market is with the market makerwho is appointed to ensure liquidity in theETF and a fair bid/offer around the Net AssetValue. Over time though more securityholders will trade with each other – in thisinstance, the spread could benefit an investor.

2) When creating or liquidating units, ETFsoperate in a fundamentally different way.

Investment costs and flowsAs an ETF fund expands or shrinks (viacreations or redemptions), the costs involvedin the buying or selling of the underlyingbasket of securities is for that investor’saccount and not the collective. These alsotend to be less frequent and at a larger size,which is beneficial. However, within a unittrust these costs are borne collectively by allunit holders. So, if you are an existing unitholder in a unit trust and another investorinvests, you subsidise the brokerage costinvolved when the fund buys new securitieswith those new investment flows.

So one could say the trading costs in theETF environment are more overt, in the unittrust environment the costs are still there butthey come through in a reduction in the netasset value. ASISA is set to bring out a newreporting convention which seeks tohighlight the costs incurred at a securitiestrading level within a portfolio. To date thesecosts aren’t included in total expense ratios.

Grindrod offers both unit trusts (via ourasset management business: Grindrod AssetManagement), these are mainly activelymanaged strategies which are outcomesfocused, and ETFs (via GTrax our passivebusiness). Our passive business is mainlyfocused on ETFs - for now anyway. �

Gareth Stobie, head of capital markets atGrindrod Bank

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Financial service provider Citi and software giant IBM arecollaborating to work with developers and build the nextgeneration of financial technology (FinTech) through the Citi

Mobile Challenge.Citi Mobile Challenge is a global virtual competition that

launched in 2014, first in Latin America and then in the USA tobring together the most innovative developers and leadingtechnology sponsors to build a unique, global developerecosystem.

During the challenge IBM will offer mentorship tutorials andaccess to Bluemix, which is IBM’s digital innovation platform tohelp developers build, test and deploy their FinTech solutions.

Competing virtuallyThrough the challenge, Citi has worked with more than 165,000developers across six continents in 62 countries. From the inauguralchallenges, Citi has selected 23 top innovations and is working withseveral of the teams to bring solutions to market. Citi also launchedthe next Mobile Challenge in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Heather Cox, chief client experience, digital and marketing officerfor global consumer banking at Citi, said, “IBM’s recognition that theCiti Mobile Challenge is fostering the development of the nextgeneration of FinTech solutions serves as great validation of our effortsto accelerate and lead digital innovation. More importantly, theplatform of development tools IBM will make available to challenge

Today's digitalinnovatorsDevelopers participate in a financial technology event using Bluemix, iBM’sdigital innovation platform, to create and enhance banking solutions



participants will go a long way towards helping them turn their creativeideas into innovative realities.

Sandy Carter, general manager of cloud ecosystems at Citi added thatthe banking group and IBM collaboration represents a uniqueopportunity for developers to create innovative financial servicessolutions. “The IBM Cloud Platform and industry APIs enable developersto quickly innovate mobile solutions for their personal banking clientsoffering them new services on their mobile devices like never before,"he noted.

The 2015 Challenge participants demonstrate their concepts atevents in Nairobi, Jerusalem, Warsaw and London. A panel of industryexperts and financial technology leaders will evaluate the solutions ateach event.

“Finalists compete for an opportunity to take their technologies intoproduction with Citi’s support, plus a share of US$100,000 in cashawards and a suite of services from Citi Mobile Challenge sponsors,”added the banking group.

Bluemix runs on SoftLayer cloud infrastructure and combines thestrength of IBM’s middleware software with tools from IBM’s partnerecosystem to offer DevOps in the cloud. With access to services andAPIs from across the tech industry - including tools in categories suchas Watson, open source and third-party tools including services forsocial, mobile, security and the Internet of Things (IoT) - Bluemix helpsdevelopers speed application deployment from months to minutes.

Through the collaboration, Citi Mobile Challenge participants will beoffered access to Bluemix to help them build, test and deploy the nextgeneration of FinTech solutions. For example, leveraging a mix ofmobile, security and analytics services available through Bluemix,developers could build an application that privately analyses acustomer’s payment history and alerts the user to potential fraudulentpurchases, automatically. Additionally, Citi will host its Mobile ChallengeAPIs on SoftLayer’s global cloud infrastructure. For participants whochoose to build applications on Bluemix, IBM will work side-by-sidewith them, helping them master cloud-based development with face-to-face and virtual product demonstrations, mobile app designguidance, consulting and coding assistance.

In addition to awards available from Citi, IBM will also award theMost Innovative use of Bluemix to entrepreneurs qualifying for theIBM Global Entrepreneur Cloud programme, who will be eligible foras many as 80 hours of technical support and assistance over sixmonths. �

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Truck sales in South Africa rose by 2.04per cent in 2014 compared to 2013, toconclude the year on 31,554 unit sales.

The market is expected to continue on thesame path in 2015 as during the previousyear with sales forecasted to increase by 2.05per cent.

Rory Schulz, managing director of UDTrucks, said, “I think the local truck market stillmanaged to deliver a satisfactoryperformance in 2014, especially if one takesall the macro and socio-economic challengesinto consideration.”

Looking at 2014’s performance of thevarious market segments against that of2013, medium commercial vehicles (MCVs)declined by 4.86 per cent to 11,021 units.Meanwhile, the heavy commercial vehicle(HCV) segment remained flat with a veryslight 0.04 per cent increase in sales to 5,476units, added Schulz.Positive but slow growth

Forecast for the truck market in the regionremains positive for 2015. The GDP is expectedto increase slightly to 2.5 per cent, a downwardrevision from previous forecasts, while somecredit rating downgrades remain a concern.

“Exchange rates remain a problem for theindustry, with the effects of ZAR weakness in2013 and 2014 to be felt higher than inflationproduct price increases in 2015 by all truckmanufacturers. We are also hoping thatlabour relations will be better after theprolonged industrial action in varioussegments throughout 2014,” said Schulz.

Meanwhile, the gross fixed capitalformation (GFCF) index is set to decreasemarginally as investment in construction andnon-residential buildings will decline, whichis an indicator that there will be a decrease indemand for construction-related truckapplications.

Inflation is expected to ease due to lowercrude prices while no interest rate hikes are

expected until the third quarter of the year.

Top sellersIn 2014, Mercedes-Benz remained the topselling commercial vehicle brand in SouthAfrica with a 16.35 per cent share of themarket, followed by Isuzu with 12.84 per centand Hino with 12.77 per cent. UD Trucks, infourth position overall, managed to increaseits market share from 9.96 per cent in 2013 to10.66 per cent last year. In terms of growth,UD Trucks increased overall sales by 9.29 percent, outperforming the 2.04 per centindustry average.

In the MCV segment, UD Trucks managedto increase sales of its now discontinued U41range by 3.96 per cent to 657 units. The lastunit of this range was produced in October2014, with more than 13,000 units sold sinceits introduction in 1996.

“UD Trucks was also once again the top-performing HCV range in the market with a23.94 per cent market share. The company’sbest performing segment was its Quon extraheavy range, which grew by a significant 24.9per cent compared to 7.68 per cent for thetotal EHCV market. This performance pushedUD Trucks to the fourth position in thesegment, gaining ground from its 8.77 percent market share in 2013 to 10.12 per cent in2014,” said Schulz.

During 2014, UD Trucks also continued toplay a significant role in the export market.The company’s total sales in sub-SaharanAfrica increased by 44.68 per centcompared to 2013. �

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South Africa’s truck sales to inch up in 2015The forecast for the truck market remains favourable this year as somemacroeconomic factors begin to show signs of improvement

UD Trucks, part of the VolvoGroup SA launchedits new

Quester range in March 2015


Forecasts for 2015 (Market analysis: UD Trucks) Forecast Actual GROWTH FORECAST GROWTHTotal Market 2013 2014 2014 2015 BUS 1046 1050 1253 19.79% 1403 12%MCV 11584 12200 11021 -4.86% 10911 -1%HCV 5474 5800 5476 0.04% 5531 1%EHCV 12820 13500 13804 7.68% 14356 4%TOTAL 30924 32550 31554 2.04% 32201 2.05% UD Trucks 2013 2014 GROWTH FORECAST GROWTH 2015BUS MCV 632 657 3.96% HCV 1323 1311 -0.91% 1275 -3%EHCV 1124 1397 24.29% 1430 2%EXPORT 376 544 44.68% 490 -10%UD Trucks in 2015

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The South African government is set tolaunch an ambitious and extensiveoverhaul of the nation’s shipping

legislation, which aligns the legislation withmodern practices and the laws of its majortrading partners. Shipping and maritimesector companies will need to stay in syncwith developments to ensure, firstly that theycomply and secondly, that they takeadvantage of any opportunity that is created.

Stung by countrywide service deliveryprotests and inspired by the AU 2050 AfricanMaritime Charter, the ruling party launchedOperation Phakisa in August 2014. This ismodelled on the Malaysian big project quickdelivery approach to development. It wasdesigned to take advantage of the economicopportunities that the long coastline andextensive maritime areas offer. The

programme saw policymakers and adviserscloistered for six weeks and produce acomprehensive programme of action, whichhas been endorsed by Cabinet and launchedby the government.

From a shipping perspective, the majorareas affected are:� A long overdue redraft of the Merchant

Shipping Act.� The adoption of the Nairobi Wreck

Removal Convention to incorporate it intodomestic legislation.

� The adoption and incorporation of theRotterdam Rules to replace the Hague-Visby Rules currently incorporated into theSouth African Carriage of Goods by Sea Act.

� The drafting of pollution regulations andalignment of all pollution legislation withthe latest conventions recently adopted.

A progressive ActThe Merchant Shipping Act and its myriadof associated regulations have been aroundfor some 60 years. The fact that it is woefullyout of date and the only reason it has beenlargely unnoticed because South Africa hasso few ships on its national registry.Updating the Act will no doubt bringcomfort to ship owners who are consideringflagging their vessels in South Africa.

The adoption of the Nairobi Conventionand its incorporation into domesticlegislation will salvage the regime and curea number of anomalies that exist in thecurrent Wreck and Salvage Act. In particular,it will require compulsory wreck removalinsurance for vessels entering South Africanwaters and claimants’ rights of directrecourse against the insurers of a ship. The

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Upgrading shippingsector in South AfricaThe introduction of a new legislation will bring commercial seafaring operations in alignment with AU Charter

The African Union adopted the 2050 Africa Integrated Maritime (AIM) strategy in January 2014 to develop anenvironmentally sustainable and integrated blue economy across the continent



major beneficiaries will be the taxpayers who will no longer have tofoot wreck removal costs incurred by national, provincial and localgovernment where the owners of the wreck simply abandon it andthe insurers withdraw cover. This would have assisted in recoveringthe costs of dealing with the grounding of the MT Phoenix off Ballitoand the loss of the MV Seli 1 off Cape Town.

Most of the world’s maritime nations apply a version of the 1924Hague or 1968 Hague-Visby Rules to the carriage of cargoes to andfrom their countries. Several attempts have been made to updatethose regimes. All of the carriage regimes constitute a compromisebetween the interests of the owners of the ships carrying the cargoand owners of the cargo being carried in the ships. Risks areallocated between those two principal parties and those risks arethen insured.

The Rotterdam Rules mark the latest in this line of compromises.Whether or not they achieve widespread acceptance will dependon whether they are adopted by the world’s major trading nationsled by the USA, China and the EU. If South Africa’s major tradingpartners accede to and incorporate the Rotterdam Rules then it islikely that we will do so as well. This will mark a significant changeto the Hague-Visby based carriage and limitation regime.

South Africa has made significant progress in recent times inacceding to most of the modern pollution convention. The country hasalso taken steps to allow South African victims of crude oil pollution toclaim directly from a global insurance fund. South Africa pollutionlegislation is, however, contained in a number of separate laws, whichare not all consistent with the international conventions that we areparty to. A legislative spring clean needs to be carried out to align all ofour domestic legislation with our international obligations.

A significant feature of this programme is not only the sweepingchanges that it will bring to some areas and may bring to others butalso the tight timeframe. Much of the changes are scheduled to takeplace by the end of 2015, which means that companies trading inthese sectors need to educate themselves about the changinglegislative face of South African shipping. �

— Malcolm Hartwelldirector of Norton Rose Fulbright

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The Zest WEG Group, through subsidiary company Zest Energy andits technology providers, completed a benchmark steam turbogenerator set contract at Mondi Richards Bay recently, which now

acts as a showcase of the group’s value addition, innovation andcustomer focus.

The original contract was awarded in May 2012 and partially handedover in December 2013, with final handed over in March 2014. Thiscontract was followed by a five-year long-term service agreement(LTSA), which sees Zest Energy as responsible for the overallmaintenance of the steam turbo generator set.

“The LTSA has also been linked to availability guarantees on thisturbine,” Coenraad Vrey, managing director at Zest Energy, said.

A reference installationThe scope of work included the design, manufacture and delivery aswell as complete installation and commissioning of the steam turbogenerator set and associated equipment. Original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) supervision services were also provided duringinstallation and commissioning, with 24/7 on call support for a periodof four weeks following handover. The flagship project achieved anumber of records: the largest ever steam turbine manufactured bytechnology provider TGM Turbinas.

“Not only was this the first project to utilise a combination of a TGMturbine with a WEG EM alternator, it was also a first reference for bothequipment manufacturers in South Africa,” Vrey said.

“Throughout the execution of this project, the Zest WEG Group hasproved its ability to be involved in large scale projects, not only from astandalone product supply perspective, but also from an integratedsolutions point of view. This is an important achievement that will drivesustainable growth within the Group,” Alastair Gerrard, generalmanager at Zest Energy, observed.

Key equipment partnersZest Energy supplied the turbo generator set equipment and took theoverall lead on the package, which included steam technology fromTGM Turbinas of Brazil and generator technology from WEG ElectricMachinery of the United States. Local subcontractor Turbine GeneratorServices (TGS) undertook the mechanical installation portion of thescope. Bosch Projects was appointed by Mondi as the officialEngineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM)contractor on the project.

Mondi already had a 38MW extraction back pressure steam turbineand a 34.3MW extraction condensing steam turbine and required anew 48MW multi extraction condensing steam turbine to take up theadditional high pressure steam from the plant at full load. The powergenerated is used on site with the excess exported to the national grid.

The beginning of 2013 saw the design and engineering phase of theproject under full swing, with close scrutiny of the finer design detailsto ensure that no crucial element had been overlooked. Major longlead items such as the turbine casings and forged rotor shaft hadalready been delivered to turbine manufacturer TGM Turbinas, whileWEG Electric Machinery clocked up similar progress. The Zest Energyproject team then had the formidable task of transporting thecompletely manufactured and assembled pieces of equipment, aprocess which was completed in August 2013.

Professional rigging sub-contractor Lovemore Brothers, under thesupervision of TGS, was tasked with lifting and positioning theequipment in areas with constrained access and onto the reinforcedconcrete floor of the power house, which was extended off the existingfloor and designed specifically to accommodate the heavy payload andvibrational characteristics associated with the operation of suchmammoth machinery. A 220 t hydraulic jacking system was ultimatelyused to position the equipment. Full scale installation commencedafter all the equipment was positioned correctly.

Installation was completed successfully towards the end ofNovember 2013. Vrey commented, “As the turbine control system hadto integrate and operate with the complete steam managementsystem, we had to optimise the design to ensure proper and safeoperation with the rest of the equipment. It was a learning curve for usand the client in terms of developing the control system to ensure thatit was a fully integrated and optimised system upon final handover.”

Gerrard added, “To install a complex system into an existing systemthat is equally complex to begin with is not an easy task. With ZestEnergy’s experience in electrical infrastructure, substations and powergeneration, especially on both standby and continuous power plants,meant we could draw on all this experience and apply it to the MondiRichards Bay project, with all the electrical integration scope carriedout in house, making us unique in the marketplace.” �

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Turning on turbinepower at the bayZEST WEG Group’s benchmark steam turbine project at Mondi Richards Bayand long-term service commitment

The steam turbo generator equipment during installation on-site. All major equipmenthad already been installed, with the thermal blankets just fitted around the turbinecasing and the thermal acoustic hood in the process of being erected


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Located in Southeast Africa, Mozambiquehas continued to experience real growthof more than six per cent per year over

the past decade, with projected growth tocontinue through 2017. Much of thiseconomic growth has been stimulated byforeign investment in the mining and oil andgas industries. Vale Moçambique Limitada, asubsidiary of Vale, listed as the second-largestmining company in the world, needed areliable source of backup power for theconstruction phase of its mining operation inthe province of Tete, Mozambique. Theinterim power solution requiredtransportable generating units and rapidmobilisation, ultimately leading to aseamless, uninterrupted supply of power tocover peak demand.

Constructing and configuring for coalThe Moatize Mine in Mozambique has beenproducing coal since July 2011, andrepresents Vale’s biggest investment withinthe segment.

One of its biggest challenges in Moatize,Mozambique, is logistics. Vale has invested intwo African railroads that connect to ports –Sena and Nacala Corridor – in order totransport the mine’s output - partnering with,for example, Mitsui for investment into the

Nacala Logistic Corridor. However, power isalso a huge issue, and Vale also requiredadditional capacity during thecommissioning phase of the Moatize CoalProject to supplement supply from the localgrid. A reliable, turnkey source of backuppower was necessary to ensure constantpower availability and avoid costly downtime.The project needed to be successfullyimplemented within a strict schedule whilstoperating in a very challenging environment.The plant would serve to fulfill demandrequirements until Vale could construct alarge coal-fired power station, which wouldprovide all on-site power.

Upon its selection for the project, APR

Energy worked closely with Vale and localcontractors to rapidly mobilise, install, andcommission the 10MW turnkey plant. Usingdiesel-fired power generation modules, APREnergy’s project engineers created acustomised solution, which included theimplementation of a volumetric fuelmeasurement system and design of a 2kmoverhead line from the plant to nearbysubstation. APR configured the plant tooperate in base load parallel with the grid,with the capability of instantaneouslyswitching to island mode in the event of gridfailure. In addition, APR collaborated withVale’s environment, health, and safetymanagers to ensure that the installation fullycomplied with company standards.

OutcomeAPR Energy’s power generation unitsprovided reliable, dedicated power to Vale’sMoatize Coal Project throughout the criticalcommissioning phase of the mine site. APREnergy’s site engineers worked closely withVale operations staff to develop a trainingprogramme for the operation andmaintenance of the units. In 2011, aftertraining the local workforce, APR Energytransferred operation of the power plant overto Vale Moçambique Limitada to ensure areliable and long-term power solution for themine site. �

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More power toMozambican minersAPR Energy uses diesel power modules to create a custom-configuredpower plant to support Vale’s operation at Moatize

A stacker at work in the Moatize stockingyard (Photo: Marcelo Coelho/Vale)


A truck transports coal at Moatize(Photo: Marcelo Coelho/Vale)


At the core of the QSK95 Series generator sets is our robust, high-speed, 16-cylinder QSK95 engine, the latest innovation in Cummins’ diesel engine technology. Rated at up to 3.5 MW (60 Hz) and 3.75 MVA (50 Hz), it is designed specifically for power generation applications, improving on the efficiencies of its 20-cylinder competitors while delivering comparable power output.

The QSK95 Series generator sets are engineered with the highest kilowatt per square foot ratio in their class, resulting in a smaller footprint that achieves a 20 percent improvement in power density. This means you’ll need less space in your facility, which lowers installed costs. And, in multiple-generator applications, fewer generators are required to achieve the desired power output, resulting in substantial cost savings.


With 16 per cent of the world’spopulation and rapid economicdevelopment, Africa relies on cars,

trucks, vans and buses to keep people andgoods moving. Sales of new buses, trucks,and light vehicles in Africa reached nearlythree quarters of a million in 2014. Thetransport sector here, as elsewhere,predominantly relies on petroleum . Roadtransport accounts for 13 per cent of worldCO2 emissions and it is this that is drivinginterest in developing cleaner alternativefuels . An alternative fuel vehicle has anengine powered by compressed natural gas(CNG) , Liquid petroleum gas (LPG), biofuelsor by hybrid power such as electricity anddiesel rather than “traditional” petroleum(petrol or diesel). However, the market forsuch vehicles is still in its infancy, with sales ofalternative powered vehicles reaching justover 6.6mn worldwide in 2014. In Africa,alternatively fuelled trucks and buses arebeing trialled by some fleet operators in thelarger cities, in particular, Johannesburg andEdo City.

Gas power A public demonstration of the power of gasfuelled trucks was seen in the January 2015Africa Eco Race in which 3rd place went to agas- powered Russian KAMAZ truck. Naturalgas powered vehicles are in operation inboth Nigeria and South Africa where thenecessary support infrastructure is beingexpanded. In Nigeria, CNG, mainly composedof methane, is being trialled as areplacement for gasoline in normalcombustion engines. Conversion to CNGtakes about five hours allowing drivers toswitch between petrol and natural gas,

reported Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry ReviewJuly 2014.

In Edo City, local company Green GasLimited has constructed 50 kilometres ofgas mains to link 8 new CNG stations and 3conversion workshops at a cost of N17bn(US$85mn). This pilot project enables majortruck and bus fleet operators such as Coca-Cola, Dangote Group and Edo CityTransport Ltd to use CNG. ‘We’re Veeringinto Compressed Natural Gas Because of itsHuge Potential’, reported Thisdaylive in May2013 quoting Alhaji Sani Dangote, VPDangote Group. In South Africa, a largenumber of vehicles are being converted touse LPG, which is said to offer performancecomparable to petrol or diesel . Conversionof petrol and diesel engines to LPG takesbetween one and three days, notes SouthAfrican distributor of LPG technology.Elsewhere in Africa, the government ofEquatorial Guinea recently announced ajoint venture with Britain’s BG Group toconstruct infrastructure to support CNGvehicles reported NGVglobal newswire inAugust 2014. In addition, dedicatedalternative fuelled vehicles are reaching theAfrican market. For example, busmanufacturers like MAN SE of Germany areoffering a range of new CNG-equippedbuses such as the MAN Lion's City and BMWare offering trucks in its Freightliner rangewith engines equipped with LPG SG2Applications.

BiofuelsBiofuels , such as biogas, bioethanol andbiodiesel have the advantage of zero CO2emissions. bioethanol, commonly made fromsugar cane or sugar beet, is the most widely

used biofuel available as pure fuel and in lowblends. Swedish truck and bus maker Scania,has three commercially available bioethanol,biogas and biodiesel engines in its range.

HybridDiesel-electric hybrid buses carry on-boardbatteries to store electrical energy . Whendemand for power exceeds batterycapacity, the diesel engine comes into play.An integral computer ensures that the busalways uses the most efficient source ofpower – diesel or electricity – according todriving conditions. For fleet operators, theattractions of the hybrid engine arepredominantly economic, reducingmaintenance as well as fuel consumptionby 25 per cent. In addition, they also bringsocietal benefits since, their emissions andnoise are significantly reduced withoutlosing the operating reliability of traditionalpropulsion engine buses, reports CapeTown’s Golden Arrow Bus ServicesNewsletter April 2013. Despite suchadvantages and the presence of hybridbuses from Germany’s MANSE, Sweden’sVolvo and China’s Higer at theJohannesburg International Motor Show,take- up has been poor. Whilst sales ofalternative fuelled trucks and buses arecounted in the hundreds (with noaggregate figures publicly available), fossilfuelled commercial vehicle sales arecounted in the hundreds of thousands asseen in Table 1.

What is driving the change to green fuels?The governments of Nigeria, Kenya andSouth Africa are taking a serious look atalternative fuels on the grounds of theirenvironmental benefits , lower fuel costs andthe need for energy security notes the UnitedNations, Environmental Program report ‘CleanTechnology Options For Gef Sustran ProjectsIn East Africa’ of 2012. In particular, they

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Table 1 Number of New commercial vehicle sales in Africa 2014Heavy buses Heavy trucks Light vehicles Total vehicle sales in South Africa3,865 25,643 197,422 545,913

Source: NAAMSA, Navigant Research


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noted that alternative fuelled buses andtrucks could significantly reduce emissionshazardous to health such as , particulatematter (PM2.5) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx).To support this objective , the AfricanDevelopment Bank, announced itscommitment to spend US$175bn in supportof sustainable transport projects over thenext ten years reported NGVGLOBALnewswire in September 2014.

For bus and fleet operators, there can beoperational cost advantages in adoptingnatural gas powered vehicles (NGVs). “NGVshave lower maintenance costs,” states LovellEmslie, a technical expert at Vaal University ofTechnology.

“Because natural gas burns so cleanly, itresults in less wear and tear on the engineand extends the time between tune-ups andoil changes,” reported NGVGLOBAL inNovember 2014.

For fossil fuel importing countries such asSouth Africa, where according to the SouthAfrican Statistical Office 2014, transportconsumes 28 per cent of final energy, a switchto alternative fuels could not only helpimprove the country’s balance of paymentsbut also increase energy security.

Obstacles to widespread adoption ofAlternative fuelsThe main obstacles to the widespreadadoption of alternative fuelled vehicles inAfrica are the lack of supportinginfrastructure, local regulations and thehigh purchase price of dedicated buses andtrucks. Whereas diesel-powered vehicles,

have access to a relatively well-establishednetwork of garages and filling stationsthroughout Africa, diesel- electric hybridsrequire vehicle charging points. Similarly ,the use of LPG is reliant on a well-established extensive network of gasrefuelling stations as well as a plentifulsupply of gas.

Despite these challenges, economicallyadvanced South Africa is leading the way.Lisa Seftel, executive director of transportfor Johannesburg, points to the conversionof 30 additional buses to dual- fuel use bythe end of 2014 . Moreover, in 2015, 150new dual fuel buses will be purchased, aspart of a joint Germany South Africanproject, to make Johannesburg, Africa’sgreenest city , reported AllAFRICA in May2014. For the future, Avedia Energy isinvesting US$32mn to, not only increaselocal production of LPG, but also toincrease LPG import storage capacity to8,000MT at the Port of Saldanha in CapeProvince reported Ventures Africa in March2013. Notably, Avedia had already arrangedfor annual imports of 100 000 MT of LPGfrom the Bonny River Terminal in Nigeria.

In most African countries, developing theright supporting regulations to encouragethe adoption and large scale use of the newfuel technologies is a work in progress. AsSimon Wood, Senior Press & Public RelationsOfficer of Mercedes-Benz Trucks vividlydescribes, “Africa is a huge continent withheterogeneous commercial vehicle marketsand different emission standards, which reachfrom Euro 0 to Euro III.”

He predicts that “diesel will be the main fuelfor trucks and buses for a long time” sincealternative fuelled vehicles are relativelycostly to purchase and maintain as well asrequiring appropriate infrastructure. Woodconcludes, “we see, at present, no largepotential for alternative propulsiontechnologies for the African continent.”

Scott Shepard, research analyst withNavigant Research, agrees - but notes,“Although gasoline and diesel will stillaccount for the majority of vehicle purchasesin 2022, EVs, fuel cell vehicles, and natural gasvehicles will present a growing number ofbuyers with appealing choices.”

The road aheadEurope leads the way in the adoption ofalternative fuelled trucks and buses based onenvironmental and climate concerns andfacilitated by deep pockets. In Africa, SouthAfrica is the current market leader in theadoption of alternative fuelled buses andtrucks and there is growing interest in Nigeria,Kenya and Equatorial Guinea. To advancefrom trials, based largely on convertingexisting vehicle engines to widespreadadoption, will require significant investmentin infrastructure ranging from a network ofelectricity charging stations for dual fuelengines, a ready supply of gas , either as LPGor CNG or a steady supply of biofuels. Despitetheir environmental and health benefits , costconsiderations will determine the size ofmarket for future sales of new dedicatedalternative fuelled trucks and buses in Africain preference to fossil-fuelled. �


Sustainable productivity solutions providerAtlas Copco now offers both the 60Hz rentalgenerator, the QAS 360-550,and the 50Hz QAS305-500 range. These new additions to the AtlasCopco Predictable Power offering have anespecially small footprint. They are the only500kVA generators that can be transportedside-by-side on a truck, significantly reducingtransportation costs.The QAS 360 and QAS 550 are the initial 60Hzmodels, available at 230-3ph and 440V-3ph,delivering 360kVA and 550kVA (standby powerratings). The new 50Hz variants, the QAS 305and QAS 500, are available in 400V-3ph anddeliver 305kVA and 500kVA (prime powerratings). The new 50H units are equipped withScania engines and WEG alternators.The new models have been designedspecifically for the rental industry. Their robustconstruction and quality components ensureintensive and reliable performance in heavy-duty applications. These include prime power

applications in the mining, quarry, oil & gasand construction industries.Transportation is another key factor for therental industry. The Atlas Copco design teamoptimised the small footprint of the QAS 305-500, reducing its width to 1.2m. This means thattwo units can be placed side-by-side on a truck- unique for all 500kVA generators on today’smarket (except emission regulated countries).Each QAS 305-500 has a sealed and certifiedchassis that protects the soil from

contamination. The unit’s robust design and500-hour service interval ensure optimalperformance for the lowest total cost ofownership. Large doors and service plates allowfor superior accessibility.In line with the rest of the QAS range, the newmodels have a long option list, including theQc4002 paralleling and power managementcontroller. This controller makes it possible toput multiple QAS units of different sizes inparallel for quick installation of a temporarypower plant.“We are looking forward to introducing theQAS 305-500 to the rest of the world,” said JúlioTomé, product marketing manager, Atlas CopcoPortable Energy. “In addition to their supremetransportability, which made the 60Hz variantsa big hit for the rental market, the new 50HzQAS 305-500 really offers the complete primepower package. It’s a good example of whatPredictable Power means to our customer’sdaily business.”

Atlas Copco offers the 50Hz QAS 305-500 range to therental sector

Atlas Copco brings out the QAS 305-500 portable generator for rental


Volvo Penta recently formed apartnership with the world’s largestindependent crushing and screening

company, McCloskey International, with theeffect that McCloskey will install Volvo PentaD8, D11 and D13 engines in its range ofmobile jaw, cone and impactor crushers andthe Volvo Penta D5 engine will be installed inmobile screeners and trommels.

The development comes as the firstMcCloskey crusher with a Volvo Penta enginehas been lined up for the first time at threeindustry shows. The high-capacity J45 heavy-duty jaw crusher was on display at theNational Heavy Equipment Show in Toronto,Canada; World of Asphalt, in Baltimore in theUSA; and at the international Intermatexhibition in Paris, France.

With approximately 4,000 dealers in morethan 130 countries, Volvo Penta is a globalmanufacturer of engines for leisure boats andcommercial vessels, as well as industrialapplications. The engine programmeincludes diesel and gasoline engines withpower outputs between 10 and 900horsepower. Volvo Penta is part ofthe Volvo Group,

one of the world’s leading manufacturers ofheavy trucks, buses and constructionequipment.

McCloskey International Limited designsand manufactures innovative crushers,impactors, trommel screeners, vibratingscreeners, feeders, stacking conveyors andpicking stations. Since 1985, McCloskeyInternational has been exceeding customerexpectations with reliable, durable and highperforming products. McCloskey equipmentis used in aggregate processing, mining andquarry operations, construction anddemolition, road building, topsoil andcompost production, as well as wastemanagement and recycling operations.

Close contactDesigned and built in Canada and NorthernIreland, McCloskey equipment is sold througha network of dealers worldwide. Working intandem During the past two years,

McCloskey worked closely withVolvo Penta, holding

regular meetingsand keeping

in constant contact not only with Volvo salesmanagers and engineers but also a businessdevelopment manager.

“That, for us, was one of Volvo Penta’s keyselling points,” said John O’Neill, vice presidentof sales and marketing for McCloskey. “Wework closely with our customers in theresearch and development stages of all ourproducts, and Volvo Penta showed the samecommitment to listening to our requirementsand delivering the right solution.”

Volvo Penta’s team of engineers alsoworked closely with McCloskey’s engineeringdepartment, tailoring an engine package tofit McCloskey’s unique needs. The supplieralso customized its engine assemblies - whichinclude heavy-duty cooling packages - for aperfect fit.

To further demonstrate its versatility anddedication to its customers, Volvo Pentamounted a skid to the bottom of the engineand heavy-duty cooling package so that theengine would slip right into the machine.

“Being attuned to our needs is a keyrequirement for our partners,” O’Neill said.“Volvo Penta made sure the engines wereperfectly suited to working in some of theharshest conditions worldwide, from theArctic Circle to the heat of the outback inAustralia.”

“Volvo and McCloskey are already twohighly complementary businesses: VolvoPenta’s sister company Volvo ConstructionEquipment can often be found workingalongside McCloskey machines on job sites,”said Shawn Sweet, vice president, industrialsales for Volvo Penta of the Americas. “VolvoPenta was a natural fit and our simple Tier 4final solution, with no DPF, DOC orregeneration, was also a key factor.”

Volvo Penta engines are ideally suited tothe power needs and arduous conditions ofcrushing and screening applications due totheir robust design, high torque and excellentpower density. �

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McCloskey will install Volvo Penta engines in itsrange of mobile jaw, cone and impactor crushersand in mobile screeners and trommels

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Aggreko, in partnership with statepower utility Electricidade deMoçambique (EDM), has

commissioned 11MW of generation capacityin the port city of Nacala, northernMozambique, and then increased capacity by7MW, bringing the total capacity of the plantto 18MW. With consistent annual GDP growthof more than seven per cent and a rapidlyexpanding industrial sector, power demandsacross Mozambique are increasingexponentially. In its role as the national powerutility and system operator in Mozambique,EDM are working to bring high qualityelectricity by developing transmission anddistribution networks.

Critical power for commerce and industryThe strain on power supplies in northernMozambique has been increased due torecent seasonal flooding that has causeddisruption to power networks in a number ofNorthern provinces.

The additional generation capacity fromthe Aggreko plant comes on-line at a criticaltime, helping ensure power supplies aremaintained to essential services in Nampulaprovince.

“Nacala is experiencing rapidly growingcommercial and industrial activity basedaround its role as a logistics hub of northernMozambique. By adding additionalgeneration capacity close to areas of high

energy demand, EDM is addressingincreased power requirements with fast-track power provision until longer-termsustainable solutions can be deployed,”commented Carlos Yum, an executive boardmember at EDM.

“Aggreko are delighted to once again beworking alongside EDM in bringing reliablepower to the people of Mozambique,”commented James Shepherd, managingdirector, Aggreko Southern and East Africa.“By delivering this fast-track power solution,we are helping to provide a more consistentand reliable power supply to the people ofNacala while helping to support theeconomic growth in the northern region.” �

More electricity fornorthern Mozambique


Africa’s patchy electricity infrastructure iswell known. Both homegrown andinternational companies frequently cite

electricity as one of the major fundamentalchallenges to doing business. According tothe Africa Energy Outlook report, which theIEA published in 2014, over 620mn peopleliving in sub-Saharan Africa (in effect twothirds of the region’s population) do not haveaccess to electricity. It is an alarming fact thatthe typical electricity consumption per capitais not even sufficient to power one modest 50-watt light bulb continuously.

Long term predictions about how thissituation might develop are mixed. Thebottom line seems to be that total electricityproduction is likely to improve, along withpower infrastructure. Nonetheless, it seemsthat it may not necessarily be enough tomeet rising electricity demands due to risingpopulations. 950mn people in sub-SaharanAfrica should enjoy electricity access by 2040.However 635mn people in sub-Saharan Africawill not have access to electricity by this date.It is estimated that Africa’s population willdouble to 2.4bn people by 2050.

Although the ultimate situation regardingelectricity access is likely to remain troubled,there is little doubt that investment in powerinfrastructure is on the rise. 2015 should be ayear of progress for many of the mostambitious power plant projects on thecontinent.

They include the Ethiopia’s plans to buildAfrica’s biggest power plant, which is due tobe finished by early 2016. Interestingly, thiswill be a hydropower plant. The country hasalready spent 27bn birr (US$1.3bn) on theproject, which has been costed at 75.5bn birr.The 1,870 megawatt Gibe III power plantshould be game changing in Africa’s secondmost populous country where the currentelectricity capacity is just 2,000 megawatts.Ethiopia needs this electricity plant. Theeconomy has grown at a typical rate of 9.3

percent over the last four years. The country isnow chasing double figure economic growth.Analysts estimate that this will inevitablycause the electricity demand rate to soar byas much as 35% each year.

Ethiopia also plans to generate significantincome by selling the excess electricity that itdoes not consume. The country is likely totarget African countries within its own regionas potential customers. These include Sudanand Djibouti, two countries which is alreadydoes flog some power to. Kenya is also likelyto be another lucrative customer. Ethiopia iscurrently constructing a transmission line toKenya. Last year Addis Ababa said it was alsoin discussions with Yemen and South Sudan.Overall Ethiopia could rake in as much asUS$2bn a year from exporting its excesselectricity production.

Although the dam’s construction hasexperienced many delays, it is expected thatthe dam could be generating electricity byJune and be completely operational by theearly months of 2016. The project was at firstanticipated to be completed in 2011 afterwork first started on it in 2008. However, cashshortages and debates over theenvironmental implications got in the way.

It does seem that progress is being madeon the project. Azeb Asnake, the CEO of theEthiopian Electric Power Corporation said inan interview with Reuters in January that 88percent of the power plant project wasalready done.

Ethiopia is also engaged in a larger projecton the Nile. It plans to build the 6,000 MWGrand Renaissance Dam. Construction beganin 2011 and it is hoped that this huge projectwill be successfully concluded by 2018.

Progress in KenyaMeanwhile, Kenya is making progress with itsplans to construct three geothermal plants inthe Rift Valley. Overall, the project couldproduce up to 750MW of power. It is

anticipated that when the plants first comeinto operation in 2018 they will be producing300MW of electricity. This forms part of theKenyan government’s ambitions to improveKenya’s power generation by a further5000MW by 2017.

The project is widely seen as a necessityrather than a luxury; Kenya’s power demandis expected to reach 15,000MW by 2030. In aninvestment prospectus for 2013-2016, Kenya’sMinistry of Energy and Petroleum pledged toimprove power generation from wind powerby 630MW. In March 2014, Kenya also inked afinancing deal for the Lake Turkana WindProject. The wind farm is being constructed innortheastern Kenya and will be made up of365 wind turbines and stretch across 40,000acres to pump out 300MW of electricity. It ishoped that the wind project will be operatingat full capacity by 2016.

There were signs of progress with theproject as 2014 drew to a close. Danish windenergy company Vestas announced that ithad been called upon to supply the 365 V52-850kW turbines needed for the Lake TurkanaWind Power project.

“We are very pleased to continue this greatjourney with Vestas as we progress towardour aim of reducing Kenya’s need for hydroand expensive fossil fuel-based powergeneration,” said the Chairman of LakeTurkana Wind Power Ltd, Mugo Kibati in astatement. “We want to ensure that Kenya hasaccess to low and consistent power prices,and with the Lake Turkana Wind PowerProject, we can do that.”

Big projects big challengesNonetheless, 2015 is likely to be a year full ofchallenges for ambitious power generationprojects such as these. Debate over theenvironmental implications of Ethiopia’s dam-based power projects shows little sign ofabating. Some hydrologists have argued thatEthiopia’s Gibe 111 dam could cause flow to

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Lake Turkana in neighbouring Kenya toplummet by as much as 70 percent. The endresult? Annihilation of entire ecosystems anda massive fall in the lake’s water levels. This isturn has serious implications of for the tens ofthousands of people who rely on the lake fortheir survival.

Egypt is also likely to maintain itsopposition to the Grand Renaissance Dam.Ethiopia fears that the construction of thedam will have a negative impact on itsshare of water from the Nile river. InJanuary, Egypt opposed proposals for thedam’s high storage capacity, pointing tostudies that seem to corroborate theargument that it will have implications forEgypt’s national water security.

Financing questions and Power AfricaQuestions over financing of ambitious powerinfrastructure projects will continue to loomlarge in 2015, particularly in relation to themost ambitious plans. One solution that islikely to get a fair share of coverage is PowerAfrica. It is going to continue to be animportant driver of international funding andinvestment for Africa’s power projects.

Barack Obama first launched Power Africain 2013. When it was introduced, the aim ofPower Africa was to boost Africa’s power

generation capacity by 10,000MW so that20mn additional businesses and householdswould have access to electricity. However, lastyear Obama tripled this initial target to30,000MW to connect a minimum of 60mnbusinesses and households to reliableelectricity sources. The grant assistanceprogram of Power Africa also enjoyed afurther capital injection of US$300mn.

Overall private sector investment underthe umbrella of Power Africa has increasedto more than US$20bn. Some of the keyparticipants in the project are GeneralElectric and the African investment firmHeirs Holdings. A number of internationaland government organisations are alsoproviding financing under the Power Africaprojects. They include the Government ofSweden, the Overseas Private InvestmentCorporation, the African Development Bankand the World Bank.

The projects that Power Africa is currentlyhelping to fund include the Lake TurkanaWind Power Project, the Corbetti GeothermalPower Plant in Ethiopia and the Kiwira RiverHydro Project that is ongoing in Tanzania.

South Africa in the headlines againMeanwhile, prospects for South Africa’selectricity situation are likely to be difficult this

year. Troubles with the power supply in 2015could well be reminiscent of the frequentblackouts that the country suffered in 2008.This is because there is little end in sight to thetroubles that the state power producer isexperiencing. Observers argue that the crisis isthe inevitable outcome of years of poorplanning and inadequate investment. Eskomis responsible for the production of over 95percent of the country’s electricity but thecompany has built no new plants since SouthAfrica hosted the 2010 football World Cup.Furthermore its plant availability is draggingaround the 75 percent mark, compared with85 percent a decade ago.

Eskom’s infrastructure is under severestrain at the moment, too. Perhaps most highprofile was the collapse of the Majuba plantin November. The plant’s output has severelydecreased because staff are not forced totransport coal from a stockyard via truckbefore offloading it onto mobile conveyors.

There is a silver lining that we are likely tohear more about this year: Eskom is currentlyconstructing two coal plants that it is hopedwill produce 9,600MW. However, thesuccessful completion of the project has beenpushed back by over two years, in part due tostrikes. Nonetheless, one of these, calledMedupi, should be ready in 2015. �


At Intermat 2015 in Paris, France, the DoosanPortable Power display showcases a numberof important new products, including theredesigned and Stage IIIA compliant G40-IIIAand G60-IIIA generators, the new Stage IIIAcompliant 7/53 and 7/125-10/110 Stage IIIBDual Mode portable compressors models.

New generator platformProviding 40kVA and 60kVA prime power,respectively, the G40-IIIA and G60-IIIA modelsare part of the new platform of generators fromDoosan and share a common design with theG80-IIIA to G200-IIIA models launched over thelast two years. The Yanmar-powered G40-IIIAand John Deere-powered G60-IIIA generatorswill both be available with electronic speedregulation (optional on the G60-IIIA model)providing, in addition to stability and betterload take-over capabilities, a flexible dualfrequency 50/60Hz working mode (optionalfor both models).Like all Doosan generators, the new G40-IIIAand G60-IIIA models offer robustness andreliability, high performance and a wide choiceof features to meet the needs of every rentaland temporary power application. The outputperformance stability of the generators is

ensured by an optimised powertrain featuringa combination of the new Stage IIIA enginesand Leroy Somer AREP alternators.

New stage IIIA portable compressorThe new 7/53 portable compressor is a 36kWStage IIIA compliant replacement for the 7/51model and has been redesigned to allowDoosan to keep this model in the Stage IIIAcategory, avoiding the need to transition tomeet Stage IIIB regulations. The new featureson the 7/53 portable compressor include forkliftslots and a new bunded base option. The 7/53 compressor has an intuitive, simplekey-start sequence, ideal for rental companiesbecause of the reduced risk of machine abuseby untrained operators. The user-friendly control

panel offers an open layout of instruments andwarning indicators. A folding lift bail reducesthe risk of theft by keeping the lifting eye withinthe compressor enclosure. A built-in toolboxcompartment offers ample storage space.

New ‘Dual Mode’ featureThe 7/125-10/110 Stage IIIB model has a new‘Dual Mode’ feature as standard, with a choiceof two pressure and flow ratings on the samemachine. By pushing a button on the keypad,the operator can switch between ‘LO’ (lowpressure mode: rated pressure 6.9 bar/free airdelivery 12m³/min) and ‘HI’ (high pressuremode: rated pressure 10.3 bar/free air delivery10.6m³/min). This ‘two-for-one’ solutionreplaces the need to choose between differentmodels as used to happen in the past andoffers much greater operational flexibility fromthe same machine. The new 7/125-10/110 portable compressor ispowered by the Stage IIIB Cummins QSB 4.5water-cooled diesel engine providing 97kW ofpower and meeting emission regulationsthrough the use of cooled exhaust gasrecirculation (EGR) and diesel oxidation catalyst(DOC) after-treatment technologies, withoutthe need for a DPF.DPP introduces new generators at Intermat

New products from Doosan Portable Power


Data centres have for years been knownto be excessive consumers of power,consuming up to 3% of all global

electricity production, and roughly ten timesmore per square metre than the averageoffice. Previously, energy efficiency wouldn’tnecessarily be at the top of an informationtechnology (IT) organisation’s priority list, butrising power costs, and an ongoing need formore hardware and equipment as well asbooming data consumption is changing theway data centre operators are planning andrunning their facilities.

Peter Greaves, Aurecon’s expertise leader,data & ICT facilities, explained recently whydata centres consume so much energy; howdesign principles can help minimise a datacentre’s energy needs; dealing with load-shedding; and possible future trends thatmay help reduce energy consumption.

African Review: As the uptake of datacentres increases globally, there are risingconcerns around the availability of electricityto support this trend. Why do data centresconsume so much energy?

Peter Greaves: Data centres are complexenvironments that have been created tohouse IT equipment. Within these, theprimary driver of energy consumption is theIT equipment itself. The IT equipment thatsupports a data centre includescommunication systems, storage systems andother IT systems such as processors, serverpower supplies, network infrastructure andhardware, computers, Uninterrupted PowerSupply and connectivity systems.

Most of the energy that is consumed withina data centre needs to pass through variousstages of distribution before it can be used byIT systems. This energy is converted to heat,which is why these facilities require asignificant amount of cooling.

As server densities continue to rise, coolingsystems are under increased pressure in orderto keep IT equipment and servers coolenough for them to operate efficiently. If

temperatures or the humidity is too high, ITequipment can be damaged and tape mediaerrors can occur.

AR: There are a number of opportunitiesavailable that can help IT organisations anddata centre developers optimise theirenergy consumption. What do theseinclude?PG: Examples of these opportunities are thevirtualisation and the use of ARM-basedprocessors, which are designed to perform asmaller number of types of computerinstructions so that they can operate at ahigher speed. This provides outstandingperformance at a fraction of the power. Thetechnological development of both theseoptions is making them a viable solution, butthey are still outside of the remit of most datacentre developers.

Good practical management of data centrespace is still a suitable, basic way of reducingenergy consumption. Making use of aislecontainment systems, installing blankingpanels into unused rack slots and providingbrushed grommets into raised floorpenetrations are all simple, yet effectiveenergy saving methods that can beimplemented but they are still forgotten in

many smaller facilities.Implementing aggressive power usage

effectiveness (PUE) targets will also drivemore energy saving initiatives andimprovements within data centres. Newfacilities will find it easier to implement PUEtargets as high efficiency equipment can beselected to reduce parasitic loadrequirements.

Implementing low PUE targets, such asenergy efficient lighting, in existing facilities isalso achievable, but it takes more financialbacking and careful planning to realise. Whenequipment needs to be replaced, moreenergy efficient options can also be chosen,for example.

AR: Cooling systems in data centres seem tobe the largest power guzzler. Do you believethat more data centres could be usingnatural cooling and night coolingopportunities to save energy?PG: Free cooling opportunities are possible inmany locations, including in South Africa,especially if the air temperature that issupplied is in line with the American Societyof Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) guidelines(18°C-27°C).

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The energy costof connectivityData centres are the world’s greatest energy guzzlers, consuming up tothree per cent of all global energy production

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With supply air temperatures of up to 27°C,we need outside air temperatures at 25°C orless in order to get significant benefits fromfree cooling. Data centre managers then needto decide whether they are going to usedirect or indirect free-cooling. I tend to preferindirect free-cooling via a heat wheel or heatexchanger as outside air contaminants orhumidity levels do not restrict the use of free-cooling.

There’s definitely more opportunities to usethis type of indirect free-cooling in certainareas of South Africa, particularly where thetemperature falls below 19°C and thehumidity is below 60 RH (relative humidity)for more than 2,500 hours per year.

AR: Is running a data centre at a higherambient temperature (than has been thenorm to date) a practical option to reduceenergy consumption that is needed forcooling?PG: Operators are still concerned about theefficiency of their data centres when theywalk into a hot aisle. This perception,however, is gradually changing and peopleare becoming used to the idea that a hot aisleisn’t necessarily a problem.

Warmer data centres do pose a health andsafety concern because anyone working inelevated temperatures cannot work forextended periods. Health and safety inwarmer data centres can be managed bylimiting the need to access the hot aisle,either through use of specific chimney typeracks, or arranging all connections andoperator works to be located in the cold aisle.

Elevated temperatures need some form ofaisle containment in order to achieve optimalefficiency and this can cause problems forcode compliances. Installing a sprinkler andgas suppression system can be problematicbecause enclosed aisles can create an extralayer of infrastructure with the associatedcosts.

AR: How will load shedding – if it isimplemented on an ongoing basis – affectdata centres?PG: Load shedding will drive a greater level ofreliance on the backup generator systemsthat are installed in data centres.

Facility operators will need to carefullymanage fuel delivery protocols and facilitiesthat have better supply chain managementsystems will run less risk once fuel demandramps up. On-site fuel quantities will be a keyasset with longer storage requirementsbecoming commonplace to deal with anylocal disruptions.

If load shedding is generally implemented,facilities with cogeneration energy systemswill become more viable as they will be able

to reduce their cost base substantially incomparison to operators that are runningexclusively on diesel supplies.

Older facilities that have standby ratedgenerator systems will need to considerdowngrading their generator capacity as theywill effectively be running in prime orcontinuous operational modes, favouringfacilities rated to the Uptime Institute (astandardised methodology used by datacentres as a way to measure theirperformance and return on investment) asthey will have been designed to cater for thisrequirement.

AR: Can some activities in a data centre betimed to take place after peak hours?PG: It is possible for some users to schedulekey processing tasks to occur on an overnightcycle, however, this is limited by the businesstype and probably isn’t a workable solutionfor most operators. Other options to considerinclude:� Provision of energy storage systems may

provide some ability to defer energy usageto off- peak periods.

� Larger battery strings could provide analternative to diesel generation; however,continuous deep cycling of batteries willsignificantly reduce their lifespan,necessitating early change out.

� Use of capacitor banks may be a viablealternative to batteries. These banks couldbe charged overnight for progressive usethroughout the day. As the level gets low,the engines could be kicked in to replace orsupplement.

� Cooling storage may be a more viablealternative to reduce the mechanicalcooling loads; however, some form of freecooling would probably negate the benefitof this.

AR: As data centres are largely run off UPSs,to what extent could solar power be used tokeep the UPSs charged?PG: A lot of solar panels would be needed toreduce the amount of electricity from the grid

that most data centres would need. The mostlikely application is to reduce the demand onthe grid by a percentage.

Although solar energy could supply a datacentre with energy, it would need to beramped up to be usable by the UPS. At thistime, I would be very hesitant to suggest thatthis is a potential solution due to the inherentunreliability of solar energy.

Big operators like Google, however, aremaking use of solar energy by establishingsolar generation plants that offset their datacentre usage on the grid. The use of smallpanel arrays coupled with battery storagecould be used to reduce the parasitic loads onsite that are non-critical such as fuelpolishing, engine heaters, office airconditioning and lighting.

AR: How do you think data centre designand development in South Africa willchange in the future?Data centres in South Africa are in the early,exciting stages of development. As such,owners and operators are in an advantageousposition to integrate sustainable, and,importantly, cost-effective energy solutionssuch as wind energy to significantly driveenergy costs down.

If we look at what big operators areachieving overseas, then we are in the idealposition to start designing and developingmore sustainable facilities. For example,Google’s data centre in Hamina, Finland, isaiming to reach its goal of becoming carbonneutral and it recently signed a deal with awind farm operator in Sweden to power itsFinnish facility with wind turbines.

Companies like Google are always lookingfor a competitive edge. They are looking forsmarter solutions in their engineering for avariety of things including data centres,corporate headquarters and research anddevelopment facilities. Wind investment isjust another competitive solution, but thereare many more.

As South African data centres continue todevelop, I predict that a growing number ofoperators will be more willing to tacklesustainability challenges head-on andincorporate more progressive solutions intotheir data centre designs and development.


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As the sole authorised Caterpillar dealerin Nigeria, with a long history ofoperating in the country, beginning in

1945, Mantrac has constantly demonstratedits commitment to improving the Nigeriannational infrastructure. Mantrac specialises inthe supply of construction equipment toenable project management across a widevariety of industries. It is also a big player inpower, holding a third of the country’s marketfor power generation in all forms, from smallstandby generating sets to large turnkeyinstallations. In interview with African Reviewof Business and Technology, Edmund Martin-Lawson, MD at Mantrac Nigeria, spoke of thecompany’s commitment to the nation, andhow its power portfolio keeps businessesmoving and makes homes more comfortable.

In business to supply and to serveMr Martin-Lawson has vast experience inAfrican commerce, across numerousterritories. Before becoming managingdirector at Mantrac Nigeria in 2012, he wasresponsible for leadership of the company’sMantrac’s operations across East Africa andprior to that elsewhere in West Africa -specifically, addressing the operationalrequirements of customers in Ghana, andthen Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. He isregarded highly, as an advocate ofoperational management, core commercial

strategies, business and sales developmentand customer service.

Mr Martin-LawsonMartin-Lawson affirmedMantrac’s commitment to supply powerequipment of all sizes for all purposes. He alsogave insights into the kind of Nigerianbusinesses buying power products from thefirm. Mantrac is regarded as a partner forpower precisely because it is prepared tosupply equipment to a single factory as muchas an entire community, or to a residence andthen to back up supply with service andsupport from its dealer network of branchesin both urban or rural locations. The key forMr Martin-Lawson is to practice leadership indelivering power plant solutions for theproduction of reliable, fuel-flexible energy.

Mantrac Nigeria supplies generator setsfrom 13.5kVa through to 220kVa, and dieselengines with ratings from 54hp to 13,600hp(40-10,000kW). As Mr Martin-Lawson says,“The sky is the limit.” Nothing is too large ortoo complex, too small or too simple. Unlikemost power product suppliers, MantracNigeria can provide turnkey services to clientscovering all stages of power systems projects- including system design, engineering,testing, installation, commissioning, training,field service, long-term maintenance andrepair. Its customers include home-owners,telecommunications companies, hotels,banks, hospitals, road contractors, quarry

operators, oil and gas companies, marinecompanies, and more.

Made to last, made to workCaterpillar's power products are known fordurability and reliability - hence, the currentdemand for Cat's power systems makesMantrac the largest player in the Nigerianmarket. But the quality of product is not allthat makes a sale - and Mantrac’s Nigeriannetwork of ten dealer outlets are dedicated tocustomer support; the Lagos dealership inVictoria Island stands out here, with round-the-clock support throughout the week.

Mantrac Nigeria as part of the MantracGroup, which also holds dealerships in Ghana,Sierra Leone, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya,Iraq, Egypt and large parts of Russia. In allterritories it serves, Mantrac works withCaterpillar Finance to arrange an array offinance options through local financialinstitutions. It also caters to generator setrental customers to meet all jobsite needs.Rental, indeed, is a key offering. Mantracappeals to the market because its rent newerequipment that is fully-serviced by expertmechanics, so customers can start workingright away and can get their requirements forelectric power whenever and wherever theyare - taking advantage of competitive rates,on-site delivery, and knowledgeable servicepersonnel. �

Mantrac Nigeria has recently completed theFAAN project, which is worth well overUS$30mn. The Federal Airports Authority ofNigeria (FAAN) situated in Lagos, isresponsible for managing all commercialairports in Nigeria and providing services toboth passengers and airlines.

Before now, there was a 30MW power plant(provided by Caterpillar) which had beenexisting since 1980. Around 2007, a technical

crew was setup by Mantrac to visit the sitebecause the plant had dropped in performanceas a result of age and wear. This broughtabout the need for an alternative powersupply. Mantrac was awarded the project toprovide this alternative power supply.

The project was in four phases andcomprised of 6 x 3612 rated 4,500kVA, 11KVgenerator sets with 15MW step uptransformer.

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The power of productsupply with full serviceHow Mantrac Nigeria’s MD Edmund Martin-Lawson makes Caterpillar’spower portfolio work for West African homes and business

Mantrac Nigeria has worked with the Federal AirportsAuthority of Nigeria in Lagos


Power for service provision at airlines and airports


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Sub-Sahara: a casefor cautious optimism


Africa’s notable economic growth story is generating excitementamong global investors. The continent that has long beenidentified with stagnation, poverty and elevated risk is now

catching the eyes of entities looking for a fertile land to grow theirbusinesses on. According to a document, titled “Africa at a Crossroads”,produced by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Sub-Saharan economies are expected to achieve growth rates of morethan six per cent in the next decade, surpassing the estimated averageof any other region in the world.

The onus is now on the Sub-Saharan economies to capitalize on theeconomic growth at hand. Experts unanimously say that the foremostfactor that can further accelerate the growth of the region’s economyis infrastructure development. If the regional economy aims tocompete with the established and stable markets of other regions, itwill need access to reliable and sustainable energy supply, anddependable communications and transportation lines that wouldallow for smooth and cost-efficient movement of goods and services.

Bringing power to the mining sectorThe mining industry is a key contributor to the growth of the Sub-Saharan economy. One of the foremost economic drivers of most ofthe region’s countries, the industry has the potential to attract asignificant number of foreign investors, largely owing to the hugeamount of resources naturally available in Sub-Saharan countries.

After the large-scale energy shortage in South Africa in 2008, theregion’s mining sector was compelled to make inroads into self-sufficiency. With the introduction of South Africa’s Renewable EnergyIndependent Power Producer Procurement Programme and othersimilar programmes in other countries, and the growing popularityand availability of wind turbines and solar panels, mining companiesgradually embraced alternative energy generation facilities to supporttheir electricity requirements.

The initiatives of African mining companies to establish local powergeneration systems are laudable. Wind, solar and thermal energyfacilities, however, may encounter operational challenges that maycause its production to recede in certain instances. Without theprimary sources of energy, the output of the plants may not besufficient to supply for the mining operation’s electricity needs. Theeffects of these predicaments to the productivity of the sites mayresult in huge losses for the companies that have heavily invested inthe facilities.

In times when both the permanent large-scale and the local energysupplies are unreliable, mining companies may find merit in tappingthe potential of rental power plants. Temporary power plants arecapable of providing a viable supply of energy in times when existingelectricity generation facilities are challenged by overwhelmingdemand. Rental generator sets represent supplemental electricalenergy sources while the permanent power generation facilities arebeing constructed, repaired or maintained. Temporary energy systemsare cost-effective alternative solutions to seasonal energy

insufficiencies, as mining or utility companies will not need to shellout a sizeable initial investment to have them running, as opposed tobuilding permanent power plants that will only be used sparingly.

Owing to the flexibility of its core technology, rental power plantsare able to provide electricity as required by the users. This featureallows customers to ramp up or scale down the supply of power asneeded. Due to their modularity, temporary power stations can betransported from a yard wherever in the world to practicallyanywhere. This attribute can be of particular interest to miningcompanies, as their operations are usually located in remote areas. Byvirtue of their plug-and-play configuration, interim power plants canbe installed and turned on in a matter of days. During times ofinterrupted production or emergency cases, rental power stations canimmediately restore electricity without considerable latency.

Power is within reachInvestors in the mining industry describe the present situation of thesector as “full of cautious optimism”. They are optimistic becausedespite present energy issues in the industry, mining companies aredetermined and willing to surmount the impediments to the growthof the industry. On the other hand, investors are not letting theirguards down as they would want to see the will of the industryconverted into practical programmes.

The mining industry plays a major role in the development andgrowth of the Sub-Saharan economy. To further encourage thedevelopment of the regional economy, the industry needs to resolveenergy-related problems that are still hounding its operations. Thesolutions currently on offer give the industry the power to translatetheir determination to tangible, sustainable electrificationprogrammes that may restore the full confidence of transformativeinvestors throughout the world. �

Robert Bagatsing, marketing manager, Altaaqa Global

Owing to the flexibility of itscore technology, rental power

plants are able to provideelectricity as required


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The 2015 Middle East Electricityevent held in Dubai, int he UAE,provided the backdrop for the

first ever joint presentation by Rolls-Royce of the product portfolioavailable from MTU Onsite Energy andBergen Engines - MTU Onsite Energyand Bergen Engines are part of Rolls-Royce Power Systems within the Land& Sea division of Rolls-Royce.. At theevent, the company showcased highand medium speed diesel and gasgensets in the 24kWe to 9,400kWerange.

“We see great market potential inthe Near and Middle East for our

extensive range of power generation products. That is why we havenow strengthened our on-site presence with a new regionalsubsidiary based in Dubai,” explained Matthias Vogel, head of powergeneration business at Rolls-Royce Power Systems. MTU Middle Eastprovides support for distributors and business partners associatedwith products from MTU and MTU Onsite Energy and with land-basedBergen Engines products in 21 countries in the Near and Middle Eastas well as in North Africa.

At Middle East Electricity, MTU Onsite Energy presented its range ofhigh-speed diesel gensets up to 3,250 kWe and gas engine systems upto 2,530 kWe.

Across Africa, Rolls-Royce offers an MTU Onsite Energy genset basedon the new 12, 16 and 18-cylinder versions of its Series 2000 engine.The gensets produce between 750 and 1,400 kVA (600 and 1,120 kWe).By using redesigned versions of the Series 2000 engine, the gensetswill offer an output range roughly 12 per cent larger than the previousproduct. The diesel engines have been redesigned by MTU specificallyfor power generation applications.

The highly-advanced diesel engines in the new generator sets arethe result of many years of development. They are equipped with acommon-rail high-pressure fuel-injection system and more space-saving air filters and outlets. The new engine management module(ECU9) used by the gensets has a larger RAM and a processor fourtimes faster than its predecessor.

”The new genset is quieter, more compact and more efficient thanthe models previously available in this output class,” explainedMatthias Vogel, head of power generation business at MTU OnsiteEnergy.

”Our aim is to have the right solutions available for the client'sindividual energy requirements. The new genset gives us preciselythat capability.“

The genset is available as MTU 18V 2000 DS, MTU 16V 2000 DS and

MTU's new engines atMiddle East Electricity


The MTU Onsite Energy genset based on the new 12, 16 and 18-cylinderversions of the Rolls-Royce Series 2000 engine


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For over 20 years, Volvo Penta and SDMOhave worked together to keepcommercial facilities and civilian sites

online. Based in Brest, France, SDMO is thethird largest generator set manufacturer inthe world, producing more than 60,000gensets each year, of which 20,000 are dieselindustrial gensets. SDMO is one of VolvoPenta’s largest customers for 13- and 16-litrepowergen engines.

In autumn 2014 SDMO received the500,000th 13-litre engine to roll off Volvo’sassembly line - and SDMO specificallyreceived its 25,000th Volvo engine inNovember, the result of a 20-year workingrelationship.

“Because Volvo Penta works with the VolvoGroup to produce engines, we can supplyOEMs with units like the D13 that are

produced in high volumes and proventhrough many hours of field testing and real-life use,” said Martin Skoglund, acting vicepresident of product management industrialat Volvo Penta. “This is good news for ourcustomers because when they partner withVolvo Penta, they get engines with a longhistory of innovation.”

“It’s very important in our industry to havesuppliers whom we consider to be partners,”says Stéphane LeGoff of SDMO’s purchasingdepartment.

“And you don’t get the strong relationshipwe’ve built today if you switch suppliers everyfew years. That’s why we’ve stuck with VolvoPenta for such a long time.” �

Volvo Penta producespower with SDMO


SDMO is one of Volvo Penta’s largest customers for 13-litre powergen engines


when the power dies, there is no need to sit in the dark. Oneof the best options for a light source is a solar-poweredlantern or flashlight, both of which are generally cheap and

easy to buy. In South Africa, for example, shops such as BuildersWarehouse stock a huge range of solar-powered lights. It s true thatthe larger units come with a separate solar panel that needs to bepowered for a relatively long time, but it will be worth it.

But what if you want to keep more than lights on?

Buying a generatorThe most important thing to remember when buying a generator isthat not all are made equal. Some ae cheap - again, in South Africa,you can buy one up for less than R1,500 (US$122 - but be careful.Modern electronics are delicate things and a power source that spikesall over the place is likely to fry that expensive TV on your wall.

The two main types of generator are standby and portablegenerators. Standby generators are big, fixed into position and takeover supplying your home with power when the local utility goesdown. They’re expensive to install, but the idea is that you carry on asnormal. More practical for most of us is the portable generator. Theserange from cheap and nasty to pricey and digitally-controlled, but allboil down to basically being a petrol or diesel engine with a plugsocket on the front. They’re a bit more limited in that you can only runone multiplug adaptor from one - and they can be noisy, too.

One thing you need to bear in mind is that a portable generatormay not be waterproof - especially at the power outlet - and you won’twant to run one indoors because of exhaust fumes.

Why you should get an inverterThe best kind of generator for loadshedding, a particularly thornyissue in South Africa, is an ‘inverter generator‘. Most householdappliances require an alternating current (AC) power supply, which iswhat the spinning motor in an electric generator creates. But if youplug, say, a TV directly into a petrol generator the fluctuation in thesupply produced by the generator is likely to fry it.

In an inverter generator, the AC power produced by the engine -which is likely to fluctuate in output dramatically and damagesensitive electronics - is pushed through an rectifier and turned intoDC energy. This is then passed through a second circuit which flattensout the load and turns it into a nice steady stream of power. It’s thenpassed through an inverter which turns it back into AC electricitysuitable for the home.

It is not quite as efficient and costs more, but it is worth the extraexpense over that of a new TV or laptop.

How big a generator do I need?Inverter generators generally are built with portability and low noiselevels in mind, so they aren’t as powerful as conventional generators.But with that said, they do come in some powerful variation rangingfrom about 1,000 to 4,000 watts.

To give you an idea of what you need at home, a desktop PC shoulduse about 100W of power unless you’re running a demandingapplication (like a video game) and an Xbox One consumes 72W whilein use (a PS4 draws 88W). A 40-inch Samsung LED TV draws amaximum of 70W. A microwave oven can pull well over 1,000W.

Portable LED lamps are generally in the single digits.To get an idea of what you use at home, look for the label on the backof your appliances that tells you the maximum power draw and addup what you want to keep on during load shedding.

According to www.inverters.co.za, a 1,500Watt inverter with 25A24V battery charger should be able to run a television with DStv, threehousehold lights for three hours and about two computers for thesame amount of time. For bigger demands, a 2,000W inverter with a25A 24V battery charger is recommended. �

Source: htxt.africa

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The numbers speak for themselves.Profitability is what counts in the rentalsector, along with quality and durability.

Rental generator sets must offer excellentperformance and reliability. However, therental company is not the user of theequipment; it is an intermediary between themanufacturer and the end-user. So, thedesign phase is more complicated for thegenerator set manufacturer, because it mustaccount for the needs of the rental companyas well as those of the end user.

Rental sector equipment may be used inmany applications including events, oil & gas,construction, mining, IPP, water treatment,retail, hospitals or hotels. “Each of theseapplications has its own important uniquefeatures and very different requirements,which is why at HIMOINSA we have designedthe HR rental range, which meets each andevery one of these needs in a single product”,says Massimo Brotto, business developmentmanager. “What sets our generator sets apartfrom the competition are four valuesunderpinning the design and manufacturingprocess: transportability, reliability, durabilityand simplicity."

TransportabilityHIMOINSA generator sets and lighting towersare simple to transport, thanks to uniquelifting points and forklift rails, avoiding

bending and displacement of componentsduring lifting. The equipment is also suited tomodes of transport, as HIMOINSA designscanopies to optimise load capacity, forwheeled land platforms, and in 20’ or 10’ ISOcontainers. “For containers, we have a specialkit that makes it possible to handle to units of10’ containers as if they were 20’. In addition,HIMOINSA offers CSC approval for containers,so they can be transported both by land andby sea”, adds Brotto.

Weather resistanceHR rental generators sets can withstand wateringress, corrosion due to humidity and highsalinity, ice and snow build-up, and powerloss due to high temperatures. The structureis made of DD11-quality carbon steel sheet, inaccordance with EN10111.2008. Thicknesses

of up to 8mm for structural components. Allwelds are made using robotic MIG-MAGtechnology.

“As a result, we offer equipment that canwithstand over 1000 hours of salt-spraytesting. We also complete canopy assemblyby sealing all physical joints to prevent anywater or moisture ingress. Air inlet and outletconstruction has developed significantly overyears of testing in a very wide range ofextreme environments. Today we canguarantee water ingress protection that isunique on the market, as well as effectivefiltration of solid elements, such as sand, ormineral dust”, says Mr Brotto.

It should also be emphasised that theseresults were obtained without sacrificing anyacoustic performance or ventilation orcooling capacity of the engine, which isguaranteed up to 55ºC.

Ease of useThe commitment to providing products witha user interface that is simple, user-friendly,intuitive and effective drives HIMOINSA todesign and manufacture electronic systems;CEMx and Mx controllers can communicatewith the new Stage 3A engine protocols andinterpret and handle complex safetyalgorithms, simplifying them to offer aproductive user experience. The system isbuilt on a modular and flexible structure, inwhich a central "PHG" unit, with amicroprocessor, connects via a CAN protocol,expanding various uses: display andkeyboard, analogue and digital input,operating relay boards, MODBUScommunication interfaces, Ethernet, GPRSand interface with Fleet Manager, whichenables centralised monitoring andmanagement of the rental fleet.

ReliabilityGuaranteeing that the equipment willfunction throughout its useful life withoutneeding to stop for unplanned maintenanceis vital. That is why the selection of thematerials and components that willeventually go to make the generator set is ofparamount importance. �

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why rental firms chooseHIMOINSA gensets

HIMOINSA diesel generators are well-suited to rental markets


HIMOINSA manufactures rental generator setswith stage IIIA engines, with power rangingfrom 30 to 665 kVA. The company also designsgenerators with higher power and specialconfigurations and connections in parallel thatcan increase and/or reduce the power byadapting it to meet the needs of the client atany given time.

At present, HIMOINSA generator sets andlighting towers form part of the equipmentfleets of major rental companies such asLoxam, Ramirent, Red-D-Arc, Speedy,Woodlands Generators, Charles WilsonEngineers, Atut Rental, Power Rental, PowerHire, etc., with the UK representing one of the main markets for the multinational company.

HIMOINSA showcased its generators at theExecutive HIRE Show

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Performance parts forportable powerNew Middle east and Africa Parts Distribution Centre forBobcat/Doosan Portable Power Products in Dubai


Doosan Construction Equipment hasopened a new Parts Distribution Centre(PDC) for Bobcat and Doosan Portable

Power products in Dubai in the United ArabEmirates. The new PDC is a collaboration withAgility, a leading global logistics provider,which is hosting and managing the new facilityat the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai.

The new Dubai PDC will provide partssupport for dealers and customers of Bobcatand Doosan Portable Power products in theMiddle East and Africa (MEA) region. Incombination with the existing Doosan PDC atPuurs in Belgium, the company will now beable to deliver parts to over 90 per cent of theregion within 24 hours.

A strong commitment to MEA market sAddressing dealers and other guests at thePDC’s inauguration, Gaby Rhayem, RegionalDirector in Middle East and North Africa, said: “With the opening of thenew Dubai PDC, we will be able to provide a much better parts service

for our dealers and customers throughout the MEA region. As well asenhancing our aftermarket service, the new PDC demonstrates ourstrong commitment to the MEA market.”

The storage space for Bobcat and Doosan Portable Power partscovers an area of 1540 m2 in the Agility warehouse, stored in 3500separate parts locations.

Erik Van Der Goot, head of parts for Doosan ConstructionEquipment in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), commented,“The new Dubai PDC will strengthen brand loyalty for Bobcat, whilstcreating more customer solutions. Our dealers do a wonderful job ofselling the first machine into our customers, but with the increasedparts support from the Dubai PDC, we can have a very important rolein helping to secure the sale of further machines to the samecustomers.”

Martin Knoetgen, President of Doosan Construction Equipment inEMEA, also spoke to the audience at the opening of the Dubai PDC,saying: “I have been part of this project right from the start and it is agreat honour for me to be attending the opening today. I am veryconfident the new facility will have a significant positive impact on theregional business for Doosan and its partners.” �

For more information about Bobcat and Bobcat products, visit thewebsite www.bobcat.eu

For more information about Doosan Portable Power, visitwww.doosanportablepower.eu

Caption for pictures 1 & 2 – Left to Right: Gaby Rhayem, regional director for Doosan Construction Equipment inMiddle East and North Africa; Martin Knoetgen, president of Doosan Construction Equipment in Europe, MiddleEast and Africa (EMEA); and Erik Van Der Goot, head of parts for Doosan Construction Equipment in EMEA

Bobcat also presented the 2/154compressor model at MEE


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Section One: Listings by SupplierABZ-Aggregate-BauGmbH Co. KGGutenbergstrasse 11Henstedt-Ulzburg, 24558GermanyTel: +49 4193 90360Fax: +49 4193 93473Web: www.abz-power.comE-mail: [email protected] manufactures, installs and servicescustom-built diesel gensets of 50kVA to5000kVA capacity for continuous, standby or peak load operation for allpossible applications as stationary,mobile, containerized or canopiedunits. A wide range of control systemsand switchboards for all kinds ofoperations is available.

Advanced Diesel EngineeringLtd.14 Langthwaite Business ParkSouth Kirkby, PontefractWest Yorkshire, WF9 3APUnited KingdomTel: +44 1977 658100Fax: +44 1977 608111Web: www.adeltd.co.ukE-mail: [email protected] nearly 20 years Advanced DieselEngineering has supplied dieselgenerators for standby operation,emergency backup power and primarypower operation. We hold a large stockof diesel generators from 11 to3300kVA, specialising in the acoustictreatment, containerisation and climatecontrol of medium to high powergenerator systems.

Aggreko InternationalPO Box 17576, Jebel Ali, DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 8086888Fax: +971 4 8834145Web: www.aggreko.comE-mail: [email protected] International Power Projectsprovides complete power packagesincluding design, installation, operationand maintenance. Aggreko can offerrental of multi-megawatt powerpackages from 30kVA to 200MW andover. Also HV/LV transformers,resistive/reactive load banks,switchgear, cable and ancillaryproducts and services.Engine type: Cummins - suitable for50Hz or 60Hz operations

Agents: Nigeria - Aggreko Projects Ltd.South Africa - Aggreko Energy Rental SA

(Pty) Ltd.

AKSA Jenerator San. AS

Rüzgarlibahçe Mahallesi SelviÇikmazi No:10Beykoz/Istanbul34805TurkeyTel: +90 216 6810000Fax: +90 216 6815784Web: www.aksa.com.trE-mail: [email protected] over 30 years AKSA PowerGeneration has manufacturedgenerator sets from 1kVA upto3000kVA, supplied comprehensivespare parts, rental solutions andcustomer focused after sales services allaround the world.For sourcing in Africa, please contact:

AKSA Power Generation FZE (AKSAAfrica Headquarters)PO Box 18167Warehouse No.RA08 / LC07Jebel Ali, DubaiUAETel: +971 4 8809140Fax: +971 4 8809141Web: www.aksa.aeEmail: [email protected]

Agents: Algeria - EURL AKSA Générateurs Algérie

Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power

PO Box 262989DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 8808006Fax: +971 4 8808007Web: www.altaaqaglobal.comE-mail: [email protected] Global, subsidary of ZahidGroup, has been selected by CaterpillarInc. to deliver multi-megawatt turnkeytemporary power solutions. TheCompany owns, mobilizes, installs andoperates temporary independentpower plants at customer sites,focusing on markets in Sub-SaharaAfrica, central Asia, IndianSubcontinent, Latin America, SouthEast Asia and MENA.

Agents: Kenya - Altaaqa Global CAT Rental

Power, East AfricaSouth Africa - Altaaqa Global CAT Rental

Power, Southern

Ansaldo Energia S.p.A.Via Nicola Lorenzi, 8, Genova16152ItalyTel: +39 0606 551Fax: +39 010 6553411E-mail: [email protected] an installed capacity of over180.000mW in more than 90 countriesand workforce of about 3.500. AnsaldoEnergia is Italy’s largest supplier,installer and service provider for powergeneration plants and components. Aleading international player and one ofthe finest expressions of ItalinaTechnology and Innovation in theenergy sector.

Agents: South Africa - Ansaldo Energia S.p.A.

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Ascot Industrial S.r.lZona IndustrialeTerza Strada, 93012ItalyTel: +39 0933 901192Fax: +39 0933 917682Web: www.ascotinternational.comE-mail: [email protected] is an Italian company providingPower Solution tailored according tocustomer needs. Innovative hybridtechnology, equipped with remotecontrol, are realized in order toguarantee a full management andhighest efficiency. More than 5000Ascot Hybrid Power Unit are installedworldwide The Ascot mission is “EnergyEverywhere”.

Atlas Copco PortableEnergy Division

Grupos Electrógenos Europa S.A.UPolígono Pitarco II, Parcela 20Muel, 50450SpainTel: +34 97 6145432Fax: +34 97 6145431Web: www.atlascopco.comE-mail: [email protected] Energy is a division withinAtlas Copco’s Construction Techniquebusiness area. It develops,manufactures and markets portablecompressors, high pressure boosters,generators, light towers and portabledewatering pumps worldwide.Products are offered under severalbrands to a wide range of industriesincluding construction, mining, oil andgas and rental. The divisionalheadquarters and main developmentcentre are located in Antwerp, Belgium.Its Portable Power Competence centreis based in Zaragoza, Spain. Productionfacilities are located around the world,mainly Belgium, Spain, USA, India, Braziland China.

Agents: Algeria - Atlas Copco Algeria S.p.AAngola - Atlas Copco Angola, Lda.Benin - Atlas Copco Senegal SARLBotswana - Atlas Copco South Africa

(Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Burkina Faso - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Burundi - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Cameroon - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Central African Republic - Atlas Copco

Senegal SARL Chad - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Congo DR - Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Cote D’Ivoire - Atlas Copco Senegal

SARL Djibouti - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Eritrea - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Ethiopia - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Gabon - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Gambia - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Ghana - Atlas Copco Ghana Ltd.

Guinea - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Atlas Copco Senegal SARLGuinea Bissau - Atlas Copco Senegal

SARL Kenya - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Liberia - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Madagascar - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Malawi - Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Mali - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Mauritania - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Mauritius - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Morocco - Atlas Copco Maroc SAMozambique - Atlas Copco South Africa

(Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Namibia - Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty)

Ltd. Construction Technique Niger - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Nigeria - Atlas Copco Nigeria Ltd.Rwanda - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Senegal - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Seychelles - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Sierra Leone - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Somalia - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. South Africa - Atlas Copco South Africa

(Pty) Ltd. Construction TechniqueTanzania - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Togo - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Uganda - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd.Zambia - Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd.Zimbabwe - Atlas Copco Zimbabwe Pvt.

Ltd.

Ayerbe Industrial de Motores SA

C/ Oilamendi 8, Pol. Ind. JundizVitoria, 01015SpainTel: +34 94 5292297Fax: +34 94 5292298Web: www.ayerbe.netE-mail: [email protected] has been manufacturinggenerators since 1992 and nowadays isone of the leading manufacturers inSpain. The range goes from 2 to 250kVA.

Balton CP Ltd.CP House, Otterspool WayWatford, WD25 8HGUnited KingdomTel: +44 1923 228999Fax: +44 1923 222929Web: www.baltoncp.comE-mail: [email protected] CP Ltd. Group, through its localsubsidiaries in Sub-Saharan Africa,supply, install and maintain acomprehensive range of powergenerators from 5kVA to 2000kVA withPerkins, Yanmar and Engines. Alsoincluded in our range are hybridsystems, lighting towers, UPS/Voltageregulators and fuel cell technologybased “Power Cube (TM)” powergeneration units for the telecomindustry.

Agents: Ghana - Dizengoff Ghana Ltd.Rwanda - Balton Rwanda SARLTanzania - Balton Tanzania Ltd.Uganda - Balton (U) Ltd.

Barloworld Power136 Main Reef RoadBoksburg North, JohannesburgSouth AfricaTel: +27 11 8980000Web: www.barloworldpower.comE-mail: [email protected] Power, Cat dealer for 87years, is strategically positioned tomeet a broad range of energy andcommercial engine solutions in thesouthern African market. Thecommercial offering extends to includemining and construction equipment inthe form of diesel and gas generators,marine propulsion and locomotiveengines.

Broadcrown Ltd.

Airfield Industrial Estate, HixonStafford, ST18 0PFUnited KingdomTel: +44 1889 272200Fax: +44 1889 270971Web: www.broadcrown.comE-mail: [email protected] offers a comprehensiverange of diesel and gas generatorsystems. Broadcrown standard setsrange from 6kVA to 3350kVA and up to+30mVA for bespoke systems. All packages are designed and built inthe UK using components fromglobally established, reputablesuppliers. All Broadcrown productscarry world-wide warranties. Fulltechnical support and after salesservices are provided throughout Africaby a network of agents. For detailedtechnical specifications visitwww.broadcrown.com

Agents: Angola - SocinterGhana - B & D Consultancy Co. Ltd.Ghana - Power Logistics Co. Ltd.Kenya - Holman Brothers (EA) Ltd.Madagascar - S.R.C.D.Mozambique - Macquip Lda.Nigeria - Broadcrown (West Africa) Ltd.Sierra Leone - CEMMATS GroupSouth Africa - Innovative Power

EquipmentSudan - Ibrahim Abu Hassanein & Co.Uganda - Terrain Plant Ltd.Zambia - Cable Network SolutionsZimbabwe - Desthold Pvt. Ltd.

C. Woermann GmbH & Co. KGAfrikahaus, Grosse Reichenstrasse 27Hamburg, 20457GermanyTel: +49 40 3281110Fax: +49 40 32811122Web: www.c-woermann.comE-mail: [email protected] supplier for industrialmachinery, workshop equipment andservices, handling equipment,construction machines and agriculturalequipment, forestry equipment,generators, spare parts.

Agents: Angola - C. Woermann Angola Lda.Ghana - C. Woermann (Ghana) Ltd.Nigeria - C. Woermann (Nigeria) Ltd.

Caterpillar Inc.

PO Box 610, MossvilleIL, 61552-0610USATel: +1 309 5786298Fax: +1 309 5782599Web: www.cat.comFor more than 80 years, Caterpillar® hasbeen supplying diesel and natural gasgenerator sets for continuous duty andtemporary power customers. As aleading global power supplier,Caterpillar offers a broad range ofintegrated power systems pre-configured products for optimumperformance – all supported by theworldwide Cat® dealer network.

Clarke EnergyPower House Senator PointSouth Boundary RoadKnowsley Industrial ParkLiverpool, L33 7RRUnited KingdomTel: +44 151 5464446Fax: +44 151 5464447Web: www.clarke-energy.comE-mail: [email protected] energy is a provider of gasfuelled captive power plants. Thesefaciities use gas engines to providestable base load power. Clarke energyis an authorised distributor and serviceprovider for GE power & water’sJenbacher gas engine.

COELMO Spa

Agglomerato Industriale ASIAcerra (NA), 80011ItalyTel: +39 081 8039731Fax: +39 081 8039724Web: www.coelmo.itE-mail: [email protected] is one of the oldest Europeanmanufacturers of industrial and marinegenerators from 3kVA up to 3000kVA.Based in Italy, with a large stock ofGenerating Sets available to beshipped overnight to any destination inthe world. Company profile, productsand models are available online atwww.coelmo.it.

Crestchic LoadbanksSecond Avenue, Burton on TrentStaffordshire, DE14 2WFUnited KingdomTel: +44 1283 531645Fax: +44 1283 510103Web: www.crestchic.co.ukE-mail: [email protected] manufactuers loadbankswhich provide accurate and stableelectrical test loads for the



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commissioning and maintenance ofpower systems; including dieselgenerators, gas turbines and UPSsystems. Our resistive loadbanks offercapacities as small as 20kW up to6000kW and resistive-reactive unitsfrom 50 to 6250kVA at various voltages110V-34kV.

Cummins Generator Technologies Ltd.

Fountain Court, Lynch Wood,Peterborough, PE2 6FZUnited KingdomTel: +44 1733 395300Fax: +44 1780 484100Web: www.stamford-avk.comE-mail: [email protected] Generator Technologiesmanufactures premium qualityalternators from 2 - 10,000kVA underthe brands STAMFORD and AvK.Established in 1904 and with over 100years’ experience, a history of continualgrowth and innovation over this periodhas created a strong global companyemploying over 3,700 people across 27locations in 15 countries worldwide.Supporting an extensive portfolio ofproducts and services to OEMs, utilityand end user customers they haveestablished a sales and servicesnetwork spanning more than 60countries. All products are designed foroptimum performance, durability andlongevity and manufactured to achievethe highest possible industryaccreditations for quality andconsistency.

Agents: South Africa - Cummins South Africa

Cummins Power Generation

8 Harrowdene Office ParkWestern Service RoadWoodmead, JohannesburgSouth AfricaTel: +27 11 5898400Fax: +27 11 5898450Web: www.cumminspower.comE-mail: [email protected]

Agents: Algeria - Cummins Energie Algerie Angola - Cummins Angola Congo DR - BIA Overseas Congo Republic - Approvisionnement

Congo Service Cote D’Ivoire - Cummins Cote D’Ivoire

SARL Egypt - EIM - Egyptian International

Motors Ghana - Cummins Ghana Ltd. Kenya - Car & General (K) Ltd. Libya - United Group Co. Morocco - Soberma Groupe Auto Hall Nigeria - Cummins West Africa Ltd. Senegal - Matforce South Africa - Cummins South Africa Tunisia - Sotudis

Deep Sea Electronics PLC

Highfield House, HunmanbyIndustrial Estate, HunmanbyNorth Yorkshire, EnglandUnited KingdomTel: +44 1723 890099Fax: +44 1723 893303Web: www.deepseaplc.comE-mail: [email protected] is a UK manufacturer of Genset &ATS Controls, Battery Chargers & PowerSupplies. With an outstandingworldwide reputation for a range ofexpertly engineered products that offeruser friendly operation, and with 24hrglobal support there’s no surprise DSEis the worlds number 1.

DEUTZ DIESELPOWER5 Tunney Road, Elandsfontein, 1406South AfricaTel: +27 11 9230600Fax: +27 11 9230685Web: www.deutz.co.zaE-mail: [email protected] DIESELPOWER, a member of theHUDACO Group is the Sole Distributorof DEUTZ products and services forSouth Africa and certain keyAnglophone African countries. Longservice life, reliability and costeffectiveness are synonymous withDEUTZ engines and it is characteristicsthat have made them world-famous.

DiPerk Power SolutionsKingsbridge CentreSturrock WayPeterborough, PE3 8TZUnited KingdomTel: +44 1733 334500Fax: +44 1733 334553Web: www.diperk.co.uk

Dresser-Rand

Barrio de Oikia 44Zumaia, Gipuzkoa, 20759SpainTel: +34 94 3865200Fax: +34 94 3865210Web: www.dresser-rand.comE-mail: [email protected] Guascor is the companythat customer focus can offer the mostreliable Energy Solutions with morethan 45 years of experience as engine,genset, generation plantsmanufacturer for all type ofapplications. Being the factor of thebioenergy with the energy effiiency themost outstanding ones. Offeringservice in more than 40 countries.

Agents: Egypt - ProserveMozambique - Tecnel Service Lda.South Africa - Zest Energy (Pty)Tunisia - SIGMA Industrie

Elgris PowerLangerweher Str 10, Inden, 52459GermanyTel: +49 1744 710535Web: www.elgrispower.comE-mail: [email protected] is a company specializing inhybrid power generators with a directinterface for solar power. We have aspecial focus on Telecom applicationsand Large Scale power generating forvillages.

ENDRESS Power GeneratorsNeckartenzlinger Strasse 39Bempflingen, 72658GermanyTel: +49 7123 973745Fax: +49 7123 973750Web: www.endress-generator.comE-mail: [email protected] manufacturer of powergenerators for construction & rentalindustry and supplier to civil defenseunits like fire brigades, vehicle buildersor disaster management units. We canprovide smart generator solutions from2 - 3,500 kVA including remote controland monitoring systems for mobile andstationary use.

FG Wilson

1 Millennium WaySpringvale Business ParkSpringfield Road, Belfast,Co. Antrim, N. IrelandBT12 7ALUnited KingdomTel: +44 28 90495000Fax: +44 28 28261111Web: www.fgwilson.comE-mail: [email protected] Wilson has almost 50 years ofexperience in the supply of diesel andgas powered generator sets. With morethan 370 Authorised Dealers operatingin over 150 countries, our globalexperience and engineering expertise,ensures we are best placed to deliverthe most cost effective and technicallyadvanced power generation systemsaround the world.Our standard product range from 6.8 to2,500kVA, includes open and enclosedgenerator sets for standby domesticuse, right up to power modules withthe ability to operate as completepower stations. Our generator sets areused for a wide range of industriesincluding telecommunications, retail,healthcare, events, construction andemergency aid relief, etc.Please visit www.fgwilson.com fordetails of your local FG Wilson Dealer.

Firefly Solar Generators Ltd.Unit 20, Cliffe Industrial EstateSouth Street, Lewes, BN8 6JLUnited KingdomTel: +44 1273 409595Web: www.fireflysolar.netE-mail: [email protected] is the leading manufacturer of

Hybrid Power Generators (HPGs) forFuel Management, UPS and Stand-Alone Power. The Cygnus™ HPG isavailable from 5kVA to 24kVA with upto 48kWh autonomy. It can be linked toany diesel generator to save up to 50%in fuel consumption, CO2 and servicecosts.

Forest City Export Services Ltd.Bowden Hall, Bowden LaneMarple, Cheshire, England, SK6 6NEUnited KingdomTel: +44 161 4490660/0770Fax: +44 161 4490880Web: www.forestcitygenerators.comE-mail: [email protected] of deisel generators from7.5kVA to 3045kVA. Perkins, Volvo, MTUand Deutz engines. Stamford andMecc-Alte alternators. All associatedspare parts and control panels.

FPT Industrial S.p.A.Via Puglia 15, Turin, 10156ItalyTel: +39 011 0073111Fax: +39 011 0074555Web: www.fptindustrial.comE-mail: [email protected] Industrial is a company of CNHIndustrial dedicated to the design,production and sales of powertrains foron and off-road vehicles, marine andpower generation applications. Thecompany employs approximately 8,000people worldwide, in ten plants and sixR&D centres. The FPT Industrial salesnetwork consists of 100 dealers andover 1,300 service centres in almost100 countries. A wide product offering,including six engine ranges from 31 kWup to 740 kW and transmission withmaximum torque from 200 Nm up to500 Nm, and a close focus on R&Dactivities make FPT Industrial a worldleader in industrial powertrains.

Agents: Congo DR - Prodimpex SARLAngola - UnicarMadagascar - AutodiffusionMorocco - SEHISouth Africa - Peninsula Power ProductsTanzania - Incar Tanzania Ltd.Tunisia - Le Moteur Diesel

G & J Technical Services Ltd.PO Box KA30249, AccraEnergy House 2, 43 Ring Road WestObetsebi Lamptey CircleKorle-Bu RoadGhanaTel: +233 302 689178/9/682177/8Fax: +233 302 689177Web: www.gjtechghana.comE-mail: [email protected]@gjtechghana.comWe are a company solely involved inthe sale, installation and maintenanceof diesel engine driven generating sets.Since inception in March 1994, we havesupported various sectors of theGhanaian economy through back-uppower supply to a total of over200megawatts. Our operations arebacked by first class after sales support.



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Genpower Ltd.Isaac Way, Pembroke DockPembrokeshire, SA72 4RWUnited KingdomTel: +44 1646 687880Fax: +44 1646 686198Web: www.genpower.co.ukE-mail: [email protected] in 2006 by our MD RolandLlewellin, Genpower market anddistribute power products under ourEvopower brand. Rolands’ Agriculturaland rural upbrining means histechnical and praticial knowledge issecond to none. Our company’s valuesensure we offer relevant solutions toconsumers and excellent margins toour approved stockists.

Green Power Systems S.r.l.Localita Maiano SNCaprazzino di Sassocorvaro (PU)61028ItalyTel: +39 0722 726411Fax: +39 0722 720092Web: www.greenpowergen.comE-mail: [email protected] of generating sets up to2200kVA, 50 and 60Hz.Green Power Generators offers:

� Generating sets with differentengine types: Perkins, Cummins,Deutz, Volvo, John Deere, Iveco,Lombardini, Yanmar, Mitsubishi andHonda.

� Generating sets with differentalternator types: Mecc Alte,Stamford, Leroy Somer and Marelli.

� Telecommunication powersolutions.

� Customised gensets.

� Natural gas and LPG gensets.

� Lighting towers.

� Welding machines.

� Irrigation systems (motorpumps).

� Certifications ISO:9001/2000 andISO:14001/2004.

HIMOINSA S.L.

Ctra. Murcia - San JavierKm. 23.6, San Javier/Murcia, 30730SpainTel: +34 96 8191128Fax: +34 96 8191217Web: www.himoinsa.comE-mail: [email protected] is established as aworldwide benchmark amongmanufacturers of gensets. With outputsranging from 3 to 3,000kVA, they havebeen designed to provide bothstandby and continuous power. Theirultra-silent eclosures feature curvededges corners, with a 25mm doubleradius of curvature. Internally lined withrock wool, an insulation material withoutstanding acoustic and thermalproperties, HIMOINSA gensets lead the

market in terms of quality. Designed forexposure to extreme environmentconditions, they are highly waterproofand protected from any contact withwater and moisture. Its comprehensiveoffering of diesel generators iscomplemented by a full range of gasgenerators, from 8kW to 3.5MW, using avariety of gas fuels such as natural gas,biogas and LPG.

Agents: Angola - HIMOINSA Angola

Huegli-Tech Ltd.Murgenthalstrasse 30Langenthal, 4900SwitzerlandTel: +41 62 9165030Fax: +41 62 9165035Web: www.huegli-tech.comE-mail: [email protected] is an engine and gensetcontrol company, a leading supplierand wholesaler of accessories forcombustion engines, fuelled by dieseland/or gas. Our core competences aregenerating set controls, enginegoverning systems, hydraulic startingsystem, gas engine managementsystems, ignition systems, engineprotection devices, dual fuelconversions, etc.

Inmesol, S.L.

Ctra. Fuente Alamo2 Corvera (Murcia)SpainTel: +34 968 380300Web: www.inmesol.comE-mail: [email protected] is an important manufacturerof generator set in a period of industrymaturity; it is present in a large numberof markets and continues to multiplyits production capacity. Inmesol ispresent across 4 continents withequipment installed in a wide variety ofindustries, residential areas, sportscomplexes, public work hospitals,hotels, data centres and telecom,among others.

Interpower International Ltd

PO Box 70, YorkYO18 7XUUnited KingdomTel: +44 1751 474034Fax: +44 1751 476103Web: www.interpower.co.ukE-mail: [email protected] for over 25 years,Interpower is a manufacturer of dieselgenerating sets built to customerspecification, ranging from 4 to4000kVA.Units built to suit all applicationsincluding, industrial, marine,containerised, low noise level, multi-setsystems and high voltage generators.Suppliers include Cummins, Perkins,

MTU, Mitsubishi, John Deere, Volvo,Scania, Deutz, Iveco, MAN, JCB, Yanmar,Newage, Mecc Alte, Leroy Somer,AMCO, Marathon and Sincro.All sets supplied with 1 year unlimitedhours international warranty.New distributors wanted.

IREM S.p.A.Via Abegg 75Borgone (Torino), 10050ItalyTel: +39 011 9648211Fax: +39 011 9648222Web: www.irem.itE-mail: [email protected] specialises in electro-dynamicvoltage regulators and lineconditioners for indoor and outdoorinstallation. Power ratings from 1 to4750kVA. In business since 1947, IREM is amedium size company (110 membersof staff ) exporting all over the world.Company certification according to ISO9001, ISO 14001, BS OHSAS 18001. Typical application fields: broadcast,telecommunication, industrialapplications, electro-medicalapplicances, machine tools,manufacturing plants, banks andinsurance companies, construction, oiland gas, mining, etc.

Agents: Ghana - Modern Age Technologies Ltd.Kenya - Specialised Power Systems Ltd. Tanzania - Specialised Power Systems

Ltd.

ITCPower Group, Kat PowerInternational S.L.

Avda. Alguema, 6CSta. Llogaia, Girona, 17771SpainTel: +34 972 538521Fax: +34 972 980537Web: www.itcpower.comwww.itc-power.com.cnE-mail: [email protected] Group is a companyspecialized in the development,manufacturing and distributions forGenerating Sets from Portable rangeup to 1200 kVA and Petrol/diesel drivenWater Pumps. Our facilities with 120people, 20.000 sqm and 20.000 sqmallows us to produce over 100.000 unitsper year.

James Dring Power Plant Ltd.8 Eagle RoadQuarry Hill Industrial ParkIlkestonDerbyshire, DE7 4RBUnited KingdomTel: +44 115 9440072Fax: +44 115 9440235Web: www.jamesdring.co.ukE-mail: [email protected] generators, designed, built,installed and maintained up to3500kVA in single units, with the optionto synchronise and parallel anymultiple. Most prime movers andalternator brands are available tocustomer’s choice. Established in 1964,other products include: FrequencyConverters, Welders, Fire Pumps,

Marine Generators and Auto LoadBanks.

JCB Power Products

Lakeside Works, Denstone RoadRocester, StaffordshireST14 5JPUnited KingdomTel: +44 1889 590312Web: www.jcbgenerators.comE-mail: [email protected] offers a range of high specificationdiesel generators ranging from 8-3300kVA. At the heart of each model isa range of robust and reliable enginesto meet any customer powerrequirements; residential, rental,construction, quarrying and mining,agricultural and for use as back-uppower supply for hospitals and offices.

Agents: Algeria - S.A.R.L Alger Engins Angola - M.T.A – Maquinas e Tractores

de Angola Botswana - BH Botswana (Pty) Ltd. Burkina Faso - CFAO Equipment Burkina

Faso Cameroon - CFAO Equipment

Cameroon Chad - CFAO Motors Chad Congo DR - CFAO Equipment DRC Congo DR - CFAO Equipment RD Congo Congo Republic - CFAO Equipment

Congo Congo Republic - CFAO Equipment

Congo Cote D’Ivoire - CFAO Equipment RCI Djibouti - A G Tractor FZE / Select

International Services Egypt - Arab Development & Trading Co. Egypt - IPC Ethiopia - Ethio-Nippon Technical

Company S. Co. Ethiopia - Gedeb Engineering PLC Gabon - CFAO Equipment Gabon

(Port Gentil)Gabon - CFAO Equipment Gabon

(Libreville) Gambia - CFAO Equipment The Gambia Ghana - CFAO Equipment Ghana Guinea - CFAO Equipment Equatorial

Guinea Kenya - Ganatra Plant and Equipment

Ltd. Lebanon - The White Alnoras Mali - Groupe Electrogène Services (GES)Mauritius - Izumi Systems Ltd. Morocco - CFAO Equipment Morocco Nigeria - A G Leventis Nigeria - RT Briscoe Senegal - CFAO Equipment Senegal South Africa - Kemach Equipment (Pty)

Ltd. South Sudan - A G Tractor FZE Sudan - Diesel Heavy Equipment Tanzania - Machines and Tractors

Tanzania Ltd. Togo - CFAO Equipment Togo



Tunisia - SAM – Société de l’Automobileet du Matériel

Tunisia - Techni-Air Uganda - Farm Engineering Industries

Ltd. Zimbabwe - JCB Link

JMG Ltd.15A Redemption CresentApapa - Oshodi ExpresswayGbagadaLagosNigeriaTel: +234 7000112233Web: www.jmglimited.com/nigeriaE-mail: [email protected] in the Power Generationindustry, JMG is the official dealer &assembler of FG Wilson in Nigeria andhas been appointed as a dealer ofMitsubishi Heavy Industries andLegrand products. JMG provides Sales& After-Sales of Power Solutions forResidential and Industries as well asTurnkey Power Plants.

John Deere Power Systems

Orléans-Saran UnitBP 11013Fleury Les Aubrais Cedex45401FranceTel: +33 2 38826119Fax: +33 2 38846266Web: www.johndeere.comE-mail: [email protected] Deere Power Systemsmanufactures and markets engines forindustrial applications such as crushers,loaders, drilling equipments, etc. JDPSalso powers agricultural applications,material handling equipment,compressors and generator sets.

Agents: Egypt - Orascom Trading Co. SAEMorocco - Societe de Realisations

MecaniquesNigeria - Stag EngineeringSouth Africa - New Way Motor & Diesel

Engineering Ltd.

Jubaili Bros

Jebel Ali Free ZoneUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 8832023Fax: +971 4 8832053Web: www.JubailiBros.comE-mail: [email protected] Bros is one of the leadingproviders of power solutions in theMiddle East, Africa and Asia. With over35 years of experience in the field ofpower generation, Jubaili Bros is aperfect choice for your power solutionneeds. Jubaili Bros serves its customersfrom 8 countries with 23 branches andthrough a strong dealer network.

Agents: Ghana - Jubaili BrosNigeria - Jubaili Bros Engineering Ltd.Uganda - Jubaili Bros

Kipor - South Africa2 Lascelles Rd, Meadowbrook,Edenvale, GautengSouth AfricaTel: +27 11 2842000Fax: +27 11 2842100Web: www.kiporsa.co.zaE-mail: [email protected] – South Africa imports anddistribution agents representing world-wide leading brand Kipor in thematerials handling and powergeneration market. These products aredistributed throughout South Africa bya comprehensive dealer network. Fullafter sales service, support and partsare provided on all our products. Wehave a dedicated forklift divisionoffering the following products: sales,service, parts, long-term rental, short-term hire and maintenance contracts.

Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.

L. K. Road, KhadkiPune411003IndiaTel: +91 20 25810341/66084574Fax: +91 20 25813208/0209Web: www.kirloskar.comwww.koel.co.inE-mail: [email protected] Group is counted amongstIndia’s largest multi-product, multi-location diversified engineeringconglomerates with annual sales ofUS$ 1.6 billion, Kirloskar Oil Engineswas incorporated in 1946 and is theflagship company of the KirloskarGroup. Today KOEL is an acknowledgedleader in the manufacturing of DieselEngines, Agricultural Pumpset’s and“Kirloskar Green” Generating SetsCompany has state-of-the artmanufacturing units in India that offersworld class products. KOEL has asizeable presence in internationalmarkets, with offices in Dubai, SouthAfrica and Kenya and representatives inNigeria. KOEL also has a strongdistribution network throughout theMiddle-East and Africa.

Agents: Ethiopia - Ultimate Motors PLCKenya - Kirloskar Kenya Ltd.Malawi - HISCO HouseMorocco - HIB Agricole SANigeria - Bhojsons PLCSouth Africa - Kirloskar Engines South

Africa (Pty) Ltd.South Africa - Kirsons Trading SA (Pty)

Ltd.Sudan - CTC GroupTanzania - Incar Tanzania Ltd.Zambia - Saro Agro

KM Products Europe Ltd.The Forum, Units B + DHanworth Lane Business ParkHanworth Lane, ChertseySurrey, KT16 9JXUnited KingdomTel: +44 1932 571991Fax: +44 1932 571994Web: www.kmpbrand.comE-mail: [email protected] of Quality KMP Brand DieselEngine Parts.

Agents: South Africa - KM Products Europe Ltd.

KOHLER Co. | Kohler PowerSystems

Kristallaan 1, Zevenbergen, 4761 ZCThe NetherlandsTel: +31 168 331630Web: www.kohlerpower.comE-mail: [email protected] Power Systems offer a completerange of Industrial Generator Sets from20 to 3300 kVA including sychronisingcontrols, transfer switches,synchronising panels and accessorieswhich work together with integratedcommunication to power criticalapplications.

Agents: Angola - Jembas Assistencia Tecnica Lda.

Leroy-Somer Electric PowerGeneration

Boulevard Marcellien Leroy CS10015, Angouleme Cedex 9, 16915FranceTel: +33 5 45945975Fax: +33 5 45685665Web: www.leroy-somer.comE-mail: [email protected] alternators from 3 kVA upto 20 MVA are built to fit a wide rangeof applications: prime power, stand-by,construction, rental, marine,cogeneration, telecom. They can be driven by reciprocatingengines, gas, steam and water turbines.Their standard characteristics enablethem to be used in difficult conditionsincluding motor starting, distortingloads, overloads or short circuits (AREPexcitation).

Linz Electric S.p.A

Viale del Lavoro, 30, Arcole (VR), 37040ItalyTel: +39 045 7639201Fax: +39 045 7639202Web: www.linzelectric.comE-mail: [email protected] Electric S.p.A is specialised in theproduction of alternators from 1.7kVAup to 800kVA and rotating welders upto 500 amps. The main focus of LinzElectric is the customer’s satisfactionthrough the top product quality, quickand complete service.

Lister Petter Ltd.Long StreetDursleyGloucestershireGL11 4HSUnited KingdomTel: +44 1453 544141Fax: +44 1453 546732Web: www.lister-petter.comE-mail: [email protected] Petter manufactures a range ofdiesel powered generators from 2 to280kVA. These are available open orcanopied, 50 and 60Hz, either 1500,3000, 1800 or 3600rpm and in variousvoltages. These generators are availablein single or three phase configurationand are designed for both standby andprime applications.

Lovato Electric S.p.A.Via Don EMazza 12Gorle (BG)24020ItalyTel: +39 035 4282111Fax: +39 035 4282200Web: www.lovatoelectric.comE-mail: [email protected] leader manufacturer ofelectrochemical and electroniccomponents for genset control panels.Our range includes generatorcontrollers, automatic transfer switchcontrollers, battery chargers,changeover contactors and switchesand more!

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Mahindra Powerol Business

Gate No. 2, Powerol BuildingAkurli RoadKandivali EMumbai, 400101IndiaTel: +91 22 66483051Web: www.mahindrapowerol.comE-mail: [email protected] group, the tractor & multi-utility vehicles major in India, forayedinto Gensets in 2002. Today, Powerolare powering over 240,000 Gensets inIndia & in global markets.Powerol comes with the rating upto200kVA in global markets.Mahindra Powerol products arepresently available in over 20 Countriesacross Africa, Middle East & Asia.Mahindra group in 2011, featured onthe Forbes Global 2000 list. In 2010,Mahindra is featured in the CreditSuisse Great Brands of Tomorrow.

Agents: Ghana - Svani Ltd.Malawi - ETC Agro Tractors &

Implements Ltd. Niger - Sapex EnergieNigeria - SCOA Nigeria PlcRwanda - I Engineering Rwanda Ltd.Sierra Leone - Esscon Services Ltd.Tanzania - ETC Agro Tractors &

Implements Ltd. Uganda - ETC Agro Tractors &

Implements Ltd.

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MAN Diesel & Turbo SEStadtbach Str 1, Augsburg, 86153GermanyTel: +49 821 3220Fax: +49 821 3221460Web: www.mandieselturbo.comE-mail: [email protected] Diesel & Turbo can look back atmore than 250 years of industrialhistory and is the leading provider oflarge-bore reciprocating engines andturbo machinery for marine andstationary applications. With our fastproduct range from reciprocatingengines running or liquid or gaseousfuels, steam turbines and industrial gasturbines for the energy business, fromsingle engines and generating sets tocomplete made-to-measure powerplants on EPC basis as main contractorMAN Diesel & Turbo is well situated toaccommodate this.

Agents: South Africa - MAN Diesel & Turbo South

Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Mantrac Group

(B-17) Smart Village Km 28Cairo Alexandria Desert RoadGiza, 12577EgyptTel: +20 2 35314000Fax: +20 2 35370798Web: www.mantracgroup.comE-mail: [email protected] Group is the authorizedCaterpillar dealer, distributing andsupporting Caterpillar constructionmachines, power systems and material-handling equipment in Egypt, Kenya,Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana,Sierra Leone, Iraq and Siberia- Russia.With over 3000 employees anddecades of experience as a Caterpillardealer, we provide customers withcomprehensive solutions backed bytechnical know-how, experience andin-depth knowledge of their localmarkets. We supply CAT diesel generators from250 kVA up to 8000 kVA, Olympian fullyenclosed generators sets from 8kVA-220 kVA, Automatic transfer switches,Natural gas engines and Gensets, CATmarine propulsion engines, MarineGensets, Power modules. More than a supplier of generator sets,we specialize in power plant turnkeyinstallations and heat-recoveryapplications. Our extensive work scopeincludes engineering, design, testing,installation, on-site commissioning, andtraining as well as long term serviceand support.

Agents: Ghana - Mantrac Ghana Ltd.Kenya - Mantrac Kenya Ltd.Nigeria - Mantrac Nigeria Ltd.Sierra Leone - Mantrac Sierra Leone Ltd.Tanzania - Mantrac Tanzania LimitedUganda - Mantrac Uganda Ltd.

Marelli Motori S.p.A.Via Sabbionara, 1ArzignanoVicenza, 36071ItalyTel: +39 0444 479711Fax: +39 0444 479888Web: www.marellimotori.comE-mail: [email protected] Motori S.p.A. is a leadingmanufacturer of:

� Synchronous generators in lowvoltage 10 - 5.000kVA andmedium/high voltage 500 -9.000kVA.

� Generators for Hydropowerapplication in low, medium and highvoltage range up to 6.000kVA (4-22poles).

Applications include prime,hydro/marine engines and water/gasturbines. The company offersworldwide support.

Massey Ferguson Power Series1 Charlestown DriveCraigavonNorthern IrelandBT63 5GAUnited KingdomTel: +44 28 38356000Web: www.masseyferguson.comE-mail: [email protected] 9 - 33 kVA Perkins Engine, MeccAltealternator950 60 - 330 kVA AGCO Power (Sisu)engine, MeccAlte alternator970 300 - 710 kVA Scania engine,MeccAlte alternator990 715 - 3350 kVA MTU engine,MeccAlte and Stamford alternators (to11kV)All option including canopies, remoteaccess and synchronising.

Mecc Alte

6 Lands End WayOakhamRutland, LE15 6RFUnited KingdomTel: +44 1572 771160Fax: +44 1572 771161Web: www.meccalte.comE-mail: [email protected] Alte are proud to be the world’slargest independent producer ofsynchronous alternators ranging from1kVA to 3,000kVA. Quite simply, wemanufacture the worlds widest rangeof low voltage alternators through‘made for manufacturing’ productdesigns. As a specialised manufacturerof synchronous alternators / weldersand special rotating machines withinthe electromechanical sector, we canproduce bespoke equipment to covera highly diverse range of applications.

Agents: South Africa - Sub Sahara Power

Distributors (Pty)

Mecc Alte InternationalZe La GagnerieSaint Amant De Boixe, 16330FranceTel: +33 545 397562Fax: +33 545 398820Web: www.meccalte.comE-mail: [email protected] Alte is a world leading producerand supplier of synchronousalternators. As a totally independentcompany we are focused totally onproducing world class alternators.

Mikano International Ltd.Plot 34/35 Acme RoadOgba, Ikeja, Lagos, NigeriaTel: +234 802 5119697/806 66802525Fax: +234 1 4602146Web: www.mikano-intl.comE-mail: [email protected] sales and service with basicand sound proof type. Dieselgenerators from 9-5000kVA and gasgenerators from 250-2000kVA. Largestock of genuine spare parts. State ofthe art steel fabrication factory withlatest CNC & laser cutting machines.Wide rental fleet, 24/7 after salesservice, switchgear, ATS, AMFsynchronisation panels, low andmedium voltage. Turnkey powerprojects, full project-electrical solutions.Also, we are the “channel partner ofABB” in Nigeria. So we do sell andservice all of ABB materials in LV andMV category.

Motorenfabrik HatzGmbH & Co. KG

Ernst-Hatz-Str. 16, Ruhstorf a.d. Rott94099, GermanyTel: +49 8531 3190Fax: +49 8531 319418Web: www.hatz-diesel.deE-mail: [email protected] Diesel is a specialist in 1 to 4cylinder diesel engines which are usedin all manner of applications such asconstruction machinery, compressorsand utility vehicles. Besides, Hatzproduces generating sets up to severalhundred kVA as well as scalableelectricity stations for independentpower supply.

Agents: Algeria - Dieselec SARLBurundi - MetalubiaCameroon - EMEI Diesel SARLCote D’Ivoire - Prestige-AutoGabon - MIAG - Matériel Industriel et

Automobile GabonaisGhana - Agria Machinery Services & Co.

Ltd.Kenya - First Machineries Ltd.Mali - Dupe SAMauritania - Sodeq SAMorocco - SonacomNigeria - A1 Multi Services Ltd.Senegal - Mat Force (CRE Technology)South Africa - Hatz Diesel SA (Pty) Ltd.Tunisia - S.I.A Ben Djemaa & Cie

MTU South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

PO Box 215Milnerton7435South AfricaTel: +27 21 5295760Fax: +27 21 5511970Web: www.mtu-online.co.zaE-mail: [email protected] Onsite Energy is one of the corebrands of Rolls-Royce Power Systemswhich is a world-leading provider ofhigh and medium-speed diesel andgas engines, complete drive systems,distributed energy systems and fuelinjection systems for the mostdemanding requirements.

Agents: Namibia - Namib Diesel CCNigeria - Stag EngineeringZimbabwe - R&S Diesel Pro Services

(Pvt) Ltd.

ORTEA S.p.A.

Via dei Chiosi21 Cavenago B.za (MB)20873ItalyTel: +39 02 95917800Fax: +39 02 95917801Web: www.ortea.comE-mail: [email protected] in 1969, ORTEA is now aleading company in manufacturingand engineering voltage stabilisers,magnetic components, generators andelectrical equipments.Beside standard production, ORTEA isable to be extremely flexible indeveloping and manufacturing specialequipment according to user’sspecifications, thanks to the experiencegained in over 40 years.

Agents: Cote D’Ivoire - ORTEA AFRICA

Perkins Engines Company Limited

Frank Perkins WayPeterboroughCambridgeshirePE1 5FQUnited KingdomTel: +44 1733 583000Web: www.perkins.comE-mail: [email protected] is a leading supplier of off-highway diesel and gas engines,offering powers up to 2500 kVA indiesel or 1000 kWE prime in gas. Ourcost effective and trusted solutions,from competitive fuel consumption toease of maintenance, whatever thepower requirement, add real value toour customers’ equipment.



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PowerLink Machine (UK) Co.Ltd.

Vickers BuildingHurricane CloseSherburn in ElmetLS25 6PBUnited KingdomTel: +44 1977 689100Fax: +44 1977 681990Web: www.powerlinkworld.comE-mail: [email protected] UK manufactures dieselgenerators from 10kVA - 2250kVA, opentype and soundproof. We serve theworld market through the PowerLinkGroup, and our worldwide distributornetwork, focusing on the Middle East,European and African markets. Pleasecontact our dedicated team based inLeeds, United Kindom for moreinformation.

Powersource Projects Ltd.PowerPro HouseUnit 4Capital Park Industrial EstateCombe LaneWormleyGodalmingSurreyGU8 5TJUnited KingdomTel: +44 1428 687979Fax: +44 1428 687799Web: www.power-source-pro.co.ukE-mail: [email protected] range of Diesel Generatorsfrom 7.5-2000kVA, supported by fullrange of genuine spare parts forengines, alternators and controlsystems.

PR Industrial

Località il Piano sncCasole d’Elsa53031ItalyTel: +39 0577 965200Web: www.pramac.comE-mail: [email protected] is an Italy-based companyengaged in the manufacturing of thepower generation equipment andmaterials handling equipment. TheCompany divides its activities into twobusiness sectors: Power Systems ePower Engineering, which comprisesgenerators for electric power, includinglow voltage portable generators andmedium and high voltage generatorsand similar machineries; Handling,which includes the manufacturing anddistribution of the machinery forhandling logistic.

PR Middle East FZE

1206 JAFZA View 18Jebel Ali Free Zone - South 1DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 8865275Fax: +971 4 8865276Web: www.pramac.comE-mail: [email protected] Middle East FZE is under PRAMACgroup which specialize energygeneration solutions - Lightingsolution, prime power/standbystandard solution, portable solution,rental solution and telecom solution.Product portfolio also includes materialhandling systems.

Prime ElectricPrime Tower 287-288Udyog Vihar Phase IIGurgaon, 122016IndiaTel: +91 124 4111999/6656999Fax: +91 124 4871698/99Web: www.primeeelectricltd.comE-mail: [email protected]

Rolls-Royce plcThe Iceni CentreWarwick Technology ParkWarwickCV34 6DAUnited KingdomTel: +44 1926 307700Fax: +44 1926 307987Web: www.rolls-royce.comRolls-Royce is a leading supplier of lowemission, high efficient Aeroderivativegas turbine power generationpackages from 3.8 – 66mw and Bergenreciprocating engines up to 9.4mw. Allproducts are supported by a worldclass service organisation.

SAB, Evers & Co. Standard Aggregatebau KG

Oststrasse 11Norderstedt, 22844GermanyTel: +49 40 522501125Fax: +49 40 522501144Web: www.generatingset.comE-mail: [email protected] German manufacturer ofdiesel-driven generating sets from 50to 4000 kVA in stationary, transportableor mobile executions for standby, peakload or base load applications world-wide. Main competencies are theplanning, designing, manufacturing,installation and servicing of globalplant constructions underconsideration of individual customerand project requirements.

Sakr Power GenerationPO Box 98, Jbeil, HalatLebanonTel: +961 9 442000Fax: +961 9 445444Web: www.sakr.comE-mail: [email protected]

Sakr Power Generation deals with theworld’s leading names in PowerGeneration:

� Mitsubishi, MBH, Cummins, ListerPeter for high speed diesel engines.

� GE Transportation for medium speeddiesel engines.

� Marathon, MBH and Stanfordalternators.

SPG is among the most reputedsolution providers in their segmentswith a presence across MEA, Africa andEurope.

Agents: Nigeria - Sakr Power Generation Nigeria

Ltd.Sudan - Sakr Power Generation Ltd.

Khartoum

ScaniaVagnmakarvägen 1SödertäljeSwedenTel: +46 8 55381000Fax: +46 8 55381037Web: www.scania.comE-mail: [email protected] is one of the world’s leadingmanufacturers of trucks and buses forheavy transport applications and ofindustrial, marine and powergeneration engines. Employing some41,000 people, Scania operates inabout 100 countries. Research anddevelopment activities areconcentrated in Sweden, whileproduction takes place in Europe andSouth America.

SDMO Industries

12 bis rue de la VilleneuveCS 9284829228 Brest Cedex 2FranceTel: +33 2 98414141Fax: +33 2 98416307Web: www.sdmo.comE-mail: [email protected] Industries is one of the world’sleading generating sets manufacturers.A wide range of standard productsfrom 1 kVA to several Megawattsthrough an efficient engineeringdepartment meets non-standardrequirements. Present in over 150countries through a dense network,SDMO Industries devotes its energy tosupporting you in the successfulcompletion of each of your projectsworld wide.

Agents: Algeria - SDMO AlgerEgypt - SDMO CairoKenya - SDMO KenyaNigeria - SDMO Nigeria Ltd.South Africa - SDMO South AfricaTogo - SDMO West Africa

SES SMART Energy Solutions

Jebel Ali Free Zone, DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 8862066Fax: +971 4 8862067Web: www.sesrent.comE-mail: [email protected] is a leading turnkey powersolutions provider serving temporaryand medium term energy needs acrossmiddle east, africa and south east asiaregion. SES provides rental power solutionsincluding remote and embeded powergeneration using diesel, gas and hybridgenerating sets from 5 to 100 mw ateach site running at low, medium andhigh voltage levels. The solutions offered includeconsultancy, design, installation,commissioning, operation,maintenance and demobilization orrelocation of the power plants.

Agents: Kenya - SES SMART Energy Solutions

KenyaNigeria - SES SMART Energy Solutions

NigeriaRwanda - SES SMART Energy Solutions

Rwanda

State Enterprise PlantElectrotyazhmash

299 Moskovsky AvenueKharkov, 61089UkraineTel: +38 57 7275002Fax: +38 572 949890Web: www.spetm.com.uaE-mail: [email protected] and production ofturbogenerators, hydrogenerators,large electric machinery and tractionelectrical equipment.

Teksan Generator

Yenidoğan Mah.Edebali Cad. No: 12 SancaktepeIstanbul, 34791TurkeyTel: +90 216 3120550Fax: +90 216 3126909Web: www.teksangenerator.comE-mail: [email protected] Jenerator is one of the largestmanufacturers of diesel, natural gasgenerator sets and CHP systems allaround the world. Teksan Jenerator hasextensive knowledge with skilful staffwho concentrate on custom builtproducts in specialised fields. TeksanJenerator currently supplies powersolutions to Africa through appointeddealers.

Agents: Egypt - Mabrouk BrothersKenya - Famiar Generating Systems Ltd.



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Visa S.p.A.

Via 1° Maggio, 55Fontanelle (TV)31043ItalyTel: +39 04 225091Fax: +39 04 22509350Web: www.visa.itE-mail: [email protected] S.p.A is a modern Italian companymanufacturing around 4000 gensetsper year, for continuous andemergency services, ranging from 9 to3000kVA, in standard or customisedversions (construction,telecommunication, etc). It has anetwork of distributors in more than 80countries around the world. Visa isamongst the most qualified companiesin the sector, guaranteeing a highlyoperational flexibility and qualitativestandards for which is has become aleader in the market for more than 50years.

Volvo Penta

GropegardsgatanGothenburg40508SwedenTel: +46 31 235460Fax: +46 31 508187Web: www.volvopenta.comE-mail: [email protected] Penta is a world leading andglobal manufacturer of engines andcomplete power systems for bothmarine and industrial applications. TheVolvo Penta Industrial engine range

covers diesel engines for electricalpower generation and industrial dieselengines for different stationary andmobile off-road applications. Ourengines meet both the most stringentexhaust emission levels, Tier 4/Stage 4,but are also available in lower Tierversions. Volvo Penta has a globalcoverage with around 4000 dealers in130 countries.Volvo Penta is a part of the VolvoGroup, one of the world’s leadingmanufacturers of trucks, buses andconstruction equipment.

Agents: Congo DR - SMT RD Congo (Kinshasa)Congo DR - SMT RD Congo

(Lubumbashi)Congo Republic - SMT Congo

(Brazaville)Congo Republic - SMT Congo (Pointe

Noire)Egypt - Orascom Trading Co.Nigeria - Marine and Land Logistics Ltd.Nigeria - SMT Nigeria (Abuja)Nigeria - SMT Nigeria (Lagos)Nigeria - SMT Nigeria (Port Harcourt)

Yamuna Cable Accessories Pvt. Ltd.

3/101, Kaushalya Park, Hauz KhasNew Delhi, 110016IndiaTel: +91 9811022689Fax: +91 11 43577708Web: www.yamunadensons.comE-mail: [email protected]

� 11 kV to 36 kV cold shrinkable, heatshrinkable terminations and joints.

� Vacuum circuit breaker up to 36 kV.

� Polymeric insulator foroutdoor/indoor switch yards.

� Cable accessories for utilities andprojects.

Agents: Kenya - Subsahara Supplies Ltd.

Yellogen Ltd.

24 Oroory HillDromoreCounty DownNorthern Ireland, BT25 1LEUnited KingdomTel: +44 1430 850001Fax: +44 1430 850002Web: www.yellogen.comE-mail: [email protected] Ltd is a specialist supplier ofpower generation products and carrylarge stocks of used equipment from10 to 2000 kVA.

All our used machines are located inthe UK Mainland, near York.

We can also provide new DieselGenerators utilising all major enginessuch as Perkins, Cummins, Volvo, JCB.

To complement our extensive stock wealso provide a full range of spare partsfor engines, alternators and ControlSystems.

We pride ourselves on supplying aprompt, reliable and helpful service atall times and are confident that thequality of our equipment and standardof service is second to none.

For more information, please contactus or visit our website atwww.yellogen.com

Zest Weg Group

47 Galaxy Ave LinbroBusiness ParkJohannesburgSouth AfricaTel: +27 11 7236000Fax: +27 11 7236001Web: www.zest.co.zaE-mail: [email protected] Zest WEG Group, a leading supplyof low, medium and high voltageelectric motors, vibrator Motors,variable speeds drives, softstarters,Distribution and power transformers,MCC’s, e-houses and custom builtcontainerised substations, dieselgenerator sets, mobile powergeneration, distribution and protectionsolutions switchgear and co-generation and energy solutions, LVand MV Electrical Reticulation, Controland Instrumentation Installations aswell as overhead lines.

Agents: Botswana - Zismo EngineeringCameroon - NAL Business and

CorporationGhana - Zest Electric Ghana Ltd.Kenya - RepelectricMauritania - INTEQ - International

EquipmentNamibia - Walfish ElectricTanzania - Commercial Sales and

Services (T) LtdZambia - E.C. Mining Ltd.Zimbabwe - Powerspeed Electrical


Section Two: Agent

AlgeriaAtlas Copco Algeria S.p.ATel: +213 770539585/539612E-mail: [email protected]

Cummins Energie Algerie Lot no.93 Zone d’activité deDar El Beida16100Tel: +213 770118422Fax: +213 21 751146Web: www.cumminsalgerie.comE-mail: [email protected]

Dieselec SARL7 Rue Kaddour RahimHussein-DeyAlger, 16040Tel: +213 23776568Fax: +213 23776721E-mail: [email protected]

EURL AKSA Générateurs AlgérieZone Industrielle Oued SmarCP 16270 Lot N°55, HarrachAlgerTel: +213 5 5501270004Fax: +213 5 5501270004Web: www.aksa-dz.comE-mail: [email protected]

S.A.R.L Alger Engins RN 61 Haouche-el-MekhfiOuled HaddadjBoudouaou35400Tel: +213 24857584Web: www.algerengins.comE-mail: [email protected]

SDMO Alger5 rue Girardin, Alger16004Tel: +213 21 681212

AngolaAtlas Copco Angola, Lda.Tel: +32 96 1750828Web: www.atlascopco.comE-mail: [email protected]

C. Woermann Angola Lda.Caixa Postal 3419Estrada de Cacuacokm 4.5, LuandaTel: +244 22 7270185Fax: +244 93 7003101Web: www.woermann-angola.comE-mail: [email protected]

Cummins Angola Viana Park, Estrada de CalumboPolo Industrial de VianaTel: +244 927 443578Fax: +244 226 433590Web: www.cummins.comE-mail: [email protected]

HIMOINSA AngolaKikuxi Park - Modulo 13 Viana/LuandaTel: +244 936 255891Fax: +244 998 902112Web: wwww.himoinsa.comE-mail: [email protected]

Jembas Assistencia Tecnica Lda.88 Largo do SowetoCX Postal 10013, LuandaTel: +244 222 637000Web: www.jembas.comE-mail: [email protected]

M.T.A – Maquinas e Tractores deAngola Rua Cônego Manuel das Nevesn.º 19, VianaWeb: www.mta-angola.comE-mail: [email protected]


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SocinterPO Box 6282Rua Amilcar Cabral 39LuandaTel: +244 2396440Fax: +244 2395875E-mail: [email protected]

UnicarRua Luther King, 85b, LuandaTel: +244 22 2332409/2239/543E-mail: [email protected]

BeninAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

BotswanaAtlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd.Construction Technique Tel: +27 11 8219000/83 6312429E-mail: [email protected]

BH Botswana (Pty) Ltd.Plot 695500Lejara RdBroadhurstGaborone1460Tel: +267 391 2811Web: www.bh.co.bwE-mail: [email protected]

Zismo EngineeringUnit 1 Dumaquari RoadGaberone West IndustrialTel: +267 3932711Fax: +267 3936939Web: www.zismo.co.bwE-mail: [email protected]

Burkina FasoAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Equipment Burkina Faso 2280Boulevard Tansoba Kiema 01, QuagadougouBP 232Web: www.cfao-equipment.comE-mail: [email protected]

BurundiAtlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021E-mail: [email protected]

MetalubiaBoulevard du 1er NovembreBujumburaBP 3028Tel: +257 22 213775

CameroonAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Equipment Cameroon Zone Industrielle BonaberiBP 468553Douala

Tel: +33 6 29981640Web: www.cfao-equipment.comE-mail: [email protected]

EMEI Diesel SARL777, Rue DrouotDouala, BP 4509Tel: +237 3428751Fax: +237 3426843E-mail: [email protected]

NAL Business and CorporationPO Box 1628, Rue JoffreAkwa-Douala CameroonGraniteside, DoualaTel: +237 3343 4337Fax: +237 3343 9394

Central African RepublicAtlas Copco Senegal SARLTel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

ChadAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Motors Chad 340 Avenue Felix EboueRond Point de L’UnionN’djamena BP 474Web: www.cfao-equipment.comE-mail: [email protected]

Congo DRAtlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Tel: +260 2 12311281/978 999175E-mail: [email protected]

BIA Overseas (Lubumbashi Branch - Katanga)Avenue Hewa Bora 17Lubumbashi, BP 1872Tel: +243 848443000Web: www.biaoverseas.comE-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Equipment DRC 17 Avenue des Poids LourdsKinshasa, BP 1499Web: www.cfao-equipment.comE-mail: [email protected]@cfao.com

CFAO Equipment RD Congo 590 Avenue des SavonniersLubumbashi, BP 2200Tel: +33 6 29981640Web: www.cfao-equipment.comE-mail: [email protected]

SMT RD Congo (Kinshasas) Avenue du MilitantKinshasa4478Tel: +243 82 0666964Web: www.smt-rdc.comE-mail: [email protected]

SMT RD Congo (Lubumbashi)Route de Likasi2841Tel: +243 81 5656565Web: www.smt-rdc.comE-mail: [email protected]

Congo RepublicApprovisionnement CongoService Avenue William GuynetBP 130, BrazzavilleTel: +242 22 2811284/06 5090939Fax: +242 2810777/+33 1 70248652Web: www.acs-congo.comE-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Equipment Congo 13, Rue Cotes MatevePointe-Noire, BP 1110Tel: +242 5 6275050Web: www.cfao-equipement.comE-mail: [email protected]@cfao.com

CFAO Equipment Congo Boulevard Denis Sassou-NguessoM’Pila, Brazzaville, BP 247Tel: +242 5 5049333Web: www.cfao-equipment.comE-mail: [email protected]

SMT Congo (Brazaville)Avenue Bayardelle, BrazavilleTel: +242 57549538Web: www.smt-congo.comE-mail: [email protected]

SMT Congo (Pointe Noire)113 rue Denis NgomoPointe NoireTel: +242 57549538Web: www.smt-congo.comE-mail: [email protected]

Cote D’IvoireAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Equipment RCI Boulevard de Vridi 15AbibjanBP 720Tel: +33 6 29981640Web: www.cfao-equipment.comE-mail: [email protected]

Cummins Cote D’Ivoire SARL Residence Abety Boulevard De Face Notre Dame D’afrique01 BP 11591 Abidjan, 01Tel: +225 2 1355057Fax: +225 2 1355065Web: www.cummins.comE-mail: [email protected]

ORTEA AFRICA8, Chevalier de Clieu StreetZone 4 / AbidjanRegistred Free Zone ofGrand BassamTel: +225 21 253366Fax: +225 21 253365Web: www.ortea.comE-mail: [email protected]

Prestige-AutoDépartement AgricoleBTPIndustrielBoulevard de VridiAbidjan BP 169111Tel: +225 21 756555Fax: +225 21 756569E-mail: [email protected]

DjiboutiA G Tractor FZE / SelectInternational Services Zone Industrielle SudRue Djama MaitreEast AfricaTel: +253 77 793847E-mail: [email protected]

Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021E-mail: [email protected]

EgyptArab Development & Trading Co. ADG Headquarters25 Pyramids StGiza1572Tel: +20 2 03854001Web: www.adg-eg.comE-mail: [email protected]

EIM - Egyptian InternationalMotors Autostrad RoadEl KalaaCairo11411Tel: +20 2 5061600Fax: +20 35391155Web: www.eim-eg.comE-mail: [email protected]

IPC 9 Mohamed AdlyKafafy Street, HeliopolisCairoE-mail: [email protected]

Mabrouk Brothers77 Road 104 Maadi CairoTel: +202 2526 5621Fax: +202 2526 5622Web: www.teksangenerator.comE-mail: [email protected]

Orascom Trading Co.160, 26th July StAgouza, GizaCairo, 1191Tel: +20 2 33452510/16Fax: +20 2 33034936/766Web: www.orascom-trading.comE-mail: [email protected]

Orascom Trading Co. SAE160B 26th July StreetAgouza, CairoTel: +20 2 33452510Fax: +20 2 33473191Web: www.orascom.comE-mail: [email protected]

Proserve4 Mahmoud Shokri St.SmouhaAlexandriaTel: +20 12 2337185E-mail: [email protected]

SDMO Cairo22 Rushidi StreetHeliopolisCairoTel: +20 2 24195866



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EritreaAtlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021E-mail: [email protected]

EthiopiaAtlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021E-mail: [email protected]

Ethio-Nippon Technical CompanyS. Co. PO Box 2250Kirkos Sub CityAddis AbabaWeb: www.ethio-nippon.comE-mail: [email protected]

Gedeb Engineering PLC Nifas Silk / Lafto Sub CityWoreda 06House Number 683Addis AbabaE-mail: [email protected]

Ultimate Motors PLCPO Box 3900Addis AbabaTel: +251 1 1655350E-mail: [email protected]

GabonAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Equipment Gabon Port GentilBP 1381Web: www.cfao-equipment.comE-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Equipment Gabon Zone Industrielle OloumiLibreville, BP 7661Tel: +33 6 29981640Web: www.cfao-equipement.comE-mail: [email protected]

MIAG - Matériel Industriel etAutomobile GabonaisBP 186, LibrevilleTel: +241 7 60031Fax: +241 7 41889E-mail: [email protected]

GambiaAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Equipment The Gambia PO Box 297Mamadi Manjang HighwayKanifinf Industrial DivisionTel: +33 6 29981640Web: www.cfao-equipment.comE-mail: [email protected]

GhanaAgria Machinery Services & Co.Ltd.No. 5 Royal Castle RoadKokomlemleAccraTel: +233 30 2222169E-mail: [email protected]

Atlas Copco Ghana Ltd.Tel: +233 302774512E-mail: [email protected]

B & D Consultancy Co. Ltd.1 Forest Link AvenueBehind Fiesta Royale HotelDworzuluAccraTel: +233 244327607E-mail: [email protected]

C. Woermann (Ghana) Ltd.Block No. C362/1Avenor JunctionAccraTel: +233 30 2225141Web: www.woermann-ghana.comE-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Equipment Ghana PO Box 103486 Otublohum RoadAccra NorthTel: +33 6 29981640Web: www.cfao-equipement.comE-mail: [email protected]

Cummins Ghana Ltd. PO Box WJ773 WeijaAccraTel: +233 30 2301451Fax: +233 30 2301201Web: www.cummins.comE-mail: [email protected]

Dizengoff Ghana Ltd.PO Box 3403West Industrial AreaFeo Oyeo Road W5AccraTel: +233 30 2221831Fax: +233 30 2227601Web: www.dizengoffgh.comE-mail: [email protected]

Jubaili Bros AccraTel: +233 30 2817700Fax: +233 30 2817700Web: www.JubailiBros.comE-mail: [email protected]

Mantrac Ghana Ltd.PO Box 5207Ring Road WestNorth Industrial AreaAccra NorthTel: +233 30 2213777Fax: +233 30 2221950Web: www.mantracghana.comE-mail: [email protected]



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Modern Age Technologies Ltd.PO Box 1612531/1/28th February Road, OSUCastle Junction, AirportAccraTel: +233 30 2778841Fax: +233 30 2778038Web:www.modernagetechnologies.comE-mail: [email protected]

Power Logistics Co. Ltd.PO Box 8693Accra - NorthTel: +233 30 2223138Fax: +233 30 2222704E-mail: [email protected]

Svani Ltd.PO Box 9916, AirportAccraTel: +233 540101458Web: www.svanigroup.comE-mail: [email protected]

Zest Electric Ghana Ltd.15 Third Close StreetAirport Residential AreaAccraTel: +233 30 276 6490Fax: +233 30 276 6493

GuineaAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Equipment EquatorialGuinea Km 4 Carreterra Del AeropuertoMalaboBP 561Web: www.cfao-equipment.comE-mail: [email protected]

Guinea BissauAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

KenyaAltaaqa Global CAT Rental Power,East AfricaVictoria Office Suite Unit 5Second Floor River SideDrive No. 74NairobiTel: +254 73 1030674Web: www.altaaqaglobal.comE-mail: [email protected]

Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021E-mail: [email protected]

Car & General (K) Ltd. PO Box 20001New Cargen HouseLusaka – Dunga RoadIndustrial AreaNairobi00200Tel: +254 20 6943000/100Fax: +254 20 554668/76Web: www.cargen.comE-mail: [email protected]

Famiar Generating Systems Ltd.PO Box 31757, Road COff Enterprise RoadIndustrial AreaNairobi, 00600Tel: +254 20 3588037Web: www.famiar.co.keE-mail: [email protected]

First Machineries Ltd.PO Box 48415Lusaka Close off Lusaka RoadNairobi, 00100Tel: +254 20 557786Fax: +254 20 557785E-mail: [email protected]

Ganatra Plant and Equipment Ltd. PO Box 31024Baba Dogo RoadNairobi, 00600Web: www.gpe.co.keE-mail: [email protected]

Holman Brothers (EA) Ltd.PO Box 42044Bunyala RoadNairobi, 00100Tel: +254 20 550626Fax: +254 20 6530481E-mail: [email protected]

Kirloskar Kenya Ltd.PO Box 60061Off Dunga Road, NairobiTel: +254 20 533421Fax: +254 20 533390E-mail: [email protected]

Mantrac Kenya Ltd.PO Box 30067Witu Road off Lusaka RoadNairobi00100Tel: +254 20 4995300Web: www.mantrackenya.comE-mail: [email protected]

RepelectricBaba Dogo Rd, RuarakaNairobi00619Tel: +254 73 3612433Fax: +254 20 861830E-mail: [email protected]

SDMO KenyaNairobiTel: +254 707 605400

SES SMART Energy SolutionsKenya

Specialised Power Systems Ltd. PO Box 18435Melili RoadNext to Marshall’s ShowroomOff Mombasa RoadNairobi00500Tel: +254 20 2077219/8019435/6/7Fax: +254 20 3532986Web: www.spsafrica.comE-mail: [email protected]

Subsahara Supplies Ltd.PO Box 18741Off Langata RoadNr Nairobi Pentacostal ChurchKarenNairobi00500Tel: +254 72 1125222E-mail: [email protected]

LebanonThe White Alnoras Swani Road, TripoliE-mail: [email protected]

LiberiaAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

LibyaUnited Group Co. PO Box 83294Krimia Swani Road KM 11TripoliTel: +218 21 7313310E-mail: [email protected]

MadagascarAtlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021E-mail: [email protected]

Autodiffusion101 Borosy TalatamAntananarivoE-mail: [email protected]

S.R.C.D.6 Rue Fredy RajaoferaBP 5063 Antananarivo101Tel: +261 20 22 63221Fax: +261 20 22 63219E-mail: [email protected]

MalawiAtlas Copco Zambia Ltd.Tel: +260 2 12311281/978 999175E-mail: [email protected]

ETC Agro Tractors & ImplementsLtd. G1, City Plaza, Maselema, LimbeBlantyreTel: +265 99 3029284Web: www.exporttradinggroup.comE-mail: [email protected]

HISCO HousePlot No. B115, KristwickAlong MasaukoChipmebere Highway, BlantyreTel: +265 1 871720/820E-mail: [email protected]

MaliAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

Dupe SABP 680, BamakoTel: +223 2 215230Fax: +223 2 218301E-mail: [email protected]

Groupe Electrogène Services(GES) Zone IndustrielleRoute de l’AbbatoirBamakoTel: +223 20 215054E-mail: [email protected]

MauritaniaAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

INTEQ - International EquipmentImmeuble OceanKm 1Rte de la PlageNouakchottTel: +222 525 6543Fax: +222 525 6413

Sodeq SABP 40250NouakchottTel: +222 5 254730Fax: +222 5 250632E-mail: [email protected]

MauritiusAtlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021E-mail: [email protected]

Izumi Systems Ltd. 47 Sir Virgil Naz St.Port LouisTel: +230 597 95400Web: www.izumisystems.netE-mail: [email protected]

MoroccoAtlas Copco Maroc SATel: +212 52 2600522Web: www.atlascopco.comE-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Equipment Morocco Web: www.cfao-equipment.comE-mail: [email protected]

HIB Agricole SA18 BD Mohamed VKenitraE-mail: [email protected]

SEHI47, Rue Planquette BelvederCasablanca20300Tel: +212 660402654Web: www.sehi.maE-mail: [email protected]

Soberma Groupe Auto Hall Bd, Ali Yaâta Ex. Chemin AinBeausiteAin Sebaâ- CasablancTel: +212 522 666642Fax: +212 22 666645Web: www.soberma.maE-mail: [email protected]@soberma.ma

Societe de RealisationsMecaniquesRoute d’el JadidaKm 14 RP1Casablanca20 300Tel: +212 522 633700Fax: +212 522 636839Web: www.groupe-premium.comE-mail: [email protected]



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Sonacom14 Bd Ba HmadMA-CasablancaTel: +212 5 22249700Fax: +212 5 22245776E-mail: [email protected]

MozambiqueAtlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd.Construction Technique Tel: +27 11 8219000/83 6312429E-mail: [email protected]

Macquip Lda.Estrada Nacional N°6Bairro de Manga, BeiraTel: +258 23 354424Fax: +258 23 354425E-mail: [email protected]

Tecnel Service Lda.Av. Das Industrias760 - C.P. 99Machava, MaputoTel: +258 82 3005350E-mail: [email protected]

NamibiaAtlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd.Construction Technique Tel: +27 11 8219000/83 6312429E-mail: [email protected]

Namib Diesel CCPO Box 2449, Walvis BayTel: +264 64 203971Fax: +264 64 203255Web: www.namibdiesel.comE-mail: [email protected]

Walfish Electric109 Hage Geingob StreetWalvis BayTel: +264 64 205891Fax: +264 64 205007Web: www.walfishelectric.comE-mail: [email protected]

NigerAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

Sapex EnergieBP 11584NiameyRepublique Du NigerTel: +227 90905858E-mail: [email protected]

NigeriaA G Leventis PO Box 3902 Wharf RoadApapa, LagosTel: +234 8128990496Web: www.agleventis.comE-mail: [email protected]

A1 Multi Services Ltd.PO Box 8027732, Olorunfunmi StreetLafiaji, Lagos101223Tel: +234 80 37123006Fax: +234 1 3450588Web: www.a1ip.comE-mail: [email protected]

Aggreko Projects Ltd.4 MacPherson AvenueIkoyiLagosTel: +234 1 4612988Fax: +234 1 4612989Web: www.aggreko.comE-mail: [email protected]

Atlas Copco Nigeria Ltd.Tel: +234 70 68621253/817 7183400E-mail: [email protected]

Bhojsons PLC29 C Kofo Abayomi StreetVictoria IslandLagosTel: +234 1 2618322E-mail: [email protected]

Broadcrown (West Africa) Ltd.Plot 4/6 Kudirat Abiola WayAlausaIkejaLagosTel: +234 1 7617107Web: www.broadcrownwestafrica.comE-mail: [email protected]

C. Woermann (Nigeria) Ltd.6 Badejo Kalesanwo StreetMatori Industrial EstateLagosTel: +234 1 7736498Web: www.woermann-nigeria.comE-mail: [email protected]

Cummins West Africa Ltd. 8 Ijora CausewayIjoraLagosTel: +234 1 7927462Fax: +234 5873011Web: www.cumminswestafricaltd.comE-mail: [email protected]

Jubaili Bros Engineering Ltd.Ikeja, Plot 2Ikosi RoadOregun, IkejaLagos StateTel: +234 81 40111111Fax: +234 1 4977784/5Web: www.JubailiBros.comE-mail: [email protected]

Mantrac Nigeria Ltd.PO Box 214802 Billingsway(Off Secretariat Road)Oregun Industrial EstateIkeja, LagosTel: +234 703 4081297Web: www.mantracnigeria.comE-mail: [email protected]

Marine and Land Logistics Ltd.12d Osborne RoadForeshore Estate IIOsborneIkoyi, LagosTel: +234 802 3219004/806 3049869Web: www.marineandland.comE-mail: [email protected]

RT Briscoe PO Box 210418, Fatai Atere Way MatoriOshodiWeb: www.rtbriscoe.comE-mail: [email protected]

Sakr Power Generation NigeriaLtd.Plot 15, Akin Adesola StreetVictoria Island, LagosTel: +234 1 2705551Fax: +234 1 2705553Web: www.sakr.comE-mail: [email protected]

SCOA Nigeria Plc157, Apapa-Oshodi ExpressIsolo, LagosTel: +234 803 4027262E-mail: [email protected]

SDMO Nigeria LimitedLagosTel: +234 805 6666444

SES SMART Energy SolutionsNigeria

SMT Nigeria (Abuja)Plot 412, Opp. Julius BergerIDU Industrial Estate, AbujaTel: +234 802 3747678Web: www.smt-nigeria.comE-mail: [email protected]

SMT Nigeria (Lagos)322 A Ikorodu RoadLagosTel: +234 802 3747678Web: www.smt-nigeria.comE-mail: [email protected]

SMT Nigeria (Port Harcourt)200 Airport/Airforce RoadEliozu, Port HarcourtTel: +234 802 3747678Web: www.smt-nigeria.comE-mail: [email protected]

Stag EngineeringPO Box 353, LagosTel: +234 1 7742300Fax: +234 1 7738187Web: www.stagengineering.comE-mail: [email protected]

RwandaAtlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021E-mail: [email protected]

Balton Rwanda SARL21 Avenue de la PaixKigali, BP 2972Tel: +250 788308826Fax: +250 78570073E-mail: [email protected]

I Engineering Rwanda Ltd.PO Box 6295, Nyarutarama, KigaliTel: +250 78838446E-mail: [email protected]

SES SMART Energy SolutionsRwanda

SenegalAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Equipment Senegal Km 2.5 Boulevard duCentenaire de la Communede Dakar, BP 27306Tel: +33 6 29981640Web: www.cfao-equipement.comE-mail: [email protected]

Mat Force (CRE Technology)Belair Route deHydrocarburesDakarBP 397Tel: +221 33 8649500Fax: +221 33 8673736Web: www.matforce.snE-mail: [email protected]

Matforce VDN Taif Building DakarBel Air Road HydrocarbonsTel: +221 33 8649500 Web: www.matforce.comE-mail: [email protected]@matforce.sn

SeychellesAtlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021E-mail: [email protected]

Sierra LeoneAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

CEMMATS GroupBeyoh House7A Cantonment RdOff Kingharman RdBrookfieldsFreetownTel: +232 76 626126E-mail: [email protected]

Esscon Services Ltd.26 Steward StreetFreetownTel: +232 76 613907E-mail: [email protected]

Mantrac Sierra Leone Ltd.PO Box 1276-8 Blackhall RoadFreetownTel: +232 22 223317Web: www.mantrac-sl.comE-mail: [email protected]

SomaliaAtlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021E-mail: [email protected]

South AfricaAggreko Energy Rental SA (Pty)Ltd.Poplar Place Unit 216B Axle Drive, ClayvilleOlifantsfonteinGauteng, 1666Tel: +27 11 3578900Fax: +27 11 3166371Web: www.aggreko.co.zaE-mail: [email protected]

Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power, SouthernUnit 8D-1 Sinosteel Plaza159 Rivonia Road, SandtonJohannesburgTel: +27 84 4760602Web: www.altaaqaglobal.comE-mail: [email protected]



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Ansaldo Energia S.p.A.401 & 402 Strauss Daly Place41 Richefond CircleRidgeside Office ParkUmhlanga Ridge4319

Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd.Construction TechniqueTel: +27 11 8219000/83 6312429Web: www.atlascopco.co.zaE-mail: [email protected]

Cummins South Africa 8 Harrowdene Office ParkWestern Service RoadWoodmeadJohannesburgTel: +27 11 5898400Web: www.stamford-avk.comE-mail: [email protected]

Cummins South Africa 13 Eastern Service RdKelvinviewSandtonJohannesburg, 2144Tel: +27 11 3218700Fax: +27 11 3218888Web: www.cummins.comE-mail: [email protected]

Hatz Diesel SA (Pty) Ltd.9 Jersey DriveLongmeadow East BusinessEstateEdenvaleTel: +27 11 5740900Fax: +27 11 5740939Web: www.hatz.co.zaE-mail: [email protected]

Innovative Power EquipmentUnit 1Kellco Park14 Cyclonite StreetThe InterchangeSomerset West7130Tel: +27 21 8517538Fax: +27 21 8511577E-mail: [email protected]

Kemach Equipment (Pty) Ltd. Porion 6Aerostar ParkJet Park Rd, Witfield1459Tel: +27 11 3971755Web: www.kemachjcb.co.zaE-mail: [email protected]

Kirloskar Engines South Africa(Pty) Ltd.PO Box 35168Los Angeles RoadJohannesburgTel: +27 11 4933330Fax: +27 11 4933336E-mail: [email protected]

Kirsons Trading SA (Pty) Ltd.PO Box 652492Unit B1The Stables BusinessCnr of 3rd Rd & 2nd AveLimbro ParkModderfonteinJohannesburg, 2065Tel: +27 11 5536900Fax: +27 11 6664745E-mail: [email protected]

KM Products Europe Ltd.Unit 8 Panache HouseCNR 22 Broadway and 52St. Andrews DriveDurban North4051Tel: +27 31 5636442Fax: +27 31 5630668Web: www.kmpbrand.comE-mail: [email protected]

MAN Diesel & Turbo South Africa(Pty) Ltd.14 North Reef RoadElandsfontein, 1406PostNet Suite 233Private Bag X19Gardenview2047Tel: +27 11 8420700/4504641Fax: +27 11 8420743Web: www.mandieselturbo.co.zaE-mail: power-subsaharaafrica@mandieselturbo

New Way Motor & DieselEngineering Ltd.30-38 Jacoba StreetAlberton NorthGauteng1449Tel: +27 11 6133836Fax: +27 11 9025233Web: www.newway.co.zaE-mail: [email protected]

Peninsula Power ProductsPO Box 61Paarden IslandCape Town7420Tel: +27 21 5115061Fax: +27 21 5115441Web: www.penpower.co.zaE-mail: [email protected]

SDMO South AfricaPO Box 5102, 1715Tel: +27 83 2335561

Sub Sahara Power Distributors(Pty)40 Rawbone StreetOphirtonJohannesburg, 2091Tel: +27 11 4930773Fax: +27 11 4930779E-mail: [email protected]

Zest Energy (Pty)21 Galaxy AveLinbro Business ParkJohannesburg, 2146Tel: +27 82 5783740E-mail: [email protected]

South SudanA G Tractor FZE Terekeka RoadJuba, Africa EastWeb: www.agtractor.comE-mail: [email protected]

SudanCTC GroupPO Box 980CTC Group BuildingZubeir Pasha StreetKhartoum, 1111Tel: +249 1 87144132Fax: +249 1 83787638E-mail: [email protected]

Diesel Heavy Equipment PO Box 8172Africa Street, AlmaratKhartoumTel: +249 183 642095Web: www.diesel.sdE-mail: [email protected]

Ibrahim Abu Hassanein & Co.PO Box 180Intersection of Horria Streetwith Gam’s StreetKhartoumTel: +249 183 782389Fax: +249 183 780754E-mail: [email protected]

Sakr Power Generation Ltd.KhartoumAl Sitteen StreetBeforeIntersection with Madani RoadKhartoumTel: +249 183 230343/4Fax: +249 183 230334Web: www.sakr.comE-mail: [email protected]

TanzaniaAtlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021E-mail: [email protected]

Balton Tanzania Ltd.23 Coco Cola RoadDar-Es-SalaamTel: +255 658320925Fax: +255 22 2775989Web: www.balton-tanzania.comE-mail: [email protected]

Commercial Sales and Services (T)LtdPlot No. 78MbeziIndustrial AreaDar es SalaamTel: +255 222 627 062Fax: +255 222 627 062

ETC Agro Tractors & ImplementsLtd. PO Box 10295Plot No. 5Opp ShopriteNyerere RoadDar es SalaamTel: +255 68 4222484Web: www.exporttradinggroup.comE-mail: [email protected]

Incar Tanzania Ltd.PO Box 20479Dar Es SalaamTel: +255 222 8616668/9Fax: +255 222 863876E-mail: [email protected]

Machines and Tractors TanzaniaLtd. Plot 6 Nyrere RdVingingutiDar Es SalaamTel: +255 22 2863640Web: www.mttanzania.comE-mail: [email protected]

Mantrac Tanzania LimitedPO Box 9262Plot No 4ANyerere RoadDar-Es-SalaamTel: +255 22 2860161/2/5515200Fax: +255 22 2864284Web: www.mantractanzania.comE-mail: [email protected]

Specialised Power Systems Ltd. PO Box 18435Melili RoadNext to Marshall’s ShowroomOff Mombasa RoadNairobi00500Tel: +254 20 2077219/8019435/6/7Fax: +254 20 3532986Web: www.spsafrica.comE-mail: [email protected]

TogoAtlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384E-mail: [email protected]

CFAO Equipment Togo Boulevard EyademaBP 232LomeTel: +33 6 29981640Web: www.cfao-equipment.comE-mail: [email protected]

SDMO West AfricaLomeTel: +228 9 2229490

TunisiaLe Moteur DieselAvenue de ParisMegrine/TunisTel: +216 98311389Web: www.abou-youssef.comE-mail: [email protected]

S.I.A Ben Djemaa & Cie28, Rue de TurquieTunis1001Tel: +216 71 242566Fax: +216 71 351215E-mail: [email protected]

SAM – Société de l’Automobile etdu Matériel 48 Avenue Kheireddine PachaTunis, 1002Web: www.sam-tunisie.comE-mail: [email protected]

SIGMA Industrie04 - Angles des ruesSaleheddine Ayoubiet Mohamed SaleheddineTunis1002Tel: +216 70 728708Fax: +216 70 728714E-mail: [email protected]

Sotudis Parc Industriel Ben ArousGp1 Km 5.5BP211, Ben ArousTel: +216 71 384000Fax: +216 71 384320Web: www.sotudis.com.tnE-mail: [email protected]



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Techni-Air 85 Bis, Rue 8600ZI Charguia2035TunisE-mail: [email protected]

UgandaAtlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021E-mail: [email protected]

Balton (U) Ltd.PO Box 852Plot 47/51 Kibira RoadKampalaTel: +256 31 2502300Fax: +256 31 2502301E-mail: [email protected]

ETC Agro Tractors & ImplementsLtd. Plot No. 1367Block 236Jinja RoadOpp Shire Fuel StationKampalaTel: +256 78 4203905Web: www.exporttradinggroup.comE-mail: [email protected]

Farm Engineering Industries Ltd. Plot 127 – 136th Street Industrial Area, KampalaTel: +256 414340640/1Web: www.feil.bizE-mail: [email protected]

Jubaili BrosKampalaTel: +256 77 9443360Web: www.JubailiBros.comE-mail: [email protected]

Mantrac Uganda Ltd.PO Box 71267th StreetIndustrial AreaPlot 17/41KampalaTel: +256 75 9316287/75 9083765Fax: +256 41 4235425Web: www.mantracuganda.comE-mail: [email protected]

Terrain Plant Ltd.Plot 4786-8 Tank Hill RoadMuyengaKampalaTel: +256 41 4266749Fax: +256 31 2260087E-mail: [email protected]

ZambiaAtlas Copco Zambia Ltd.Tel: +260 2 12311281/978 999175E-mail: [email protected]

Cable Network SolutionsPO Box 37598Plot No. 6466Libala RoadLusakaTel: +260 21 1293121E-mail: [email protected]

E.C. Mining Ltd.PO Box 22165Natwange RoadKitweTel: +260 212 210642Fax: +260 212 210645Web: www.ecmining.comE-mail: [email protected]

Saro AgroPO Box 35168Los Angeles RoadLusakaTel: +260 1 287472E-mail: [email protected]

ZimbabweAtlas Copco Zimbabwe Pvt. Ltd.Tel: +263 4 6217616/912 425159Web: www.atlascopco.comE-mail: [email protected]

Desthold Pvt. Ltd.18903 Carlton StreetGraniteside, HarareTel: +263 773777756E-mail: [email protected]

JCB Link Stand 30001 Dagenham RdWillowvaleTel: +263 4 621554E-mail: [email protected]

Powerspeed ElectricalPO Box 942 GranitesideKelvin Road NorthHarareTel: +263 4 771097/8/9Fax: +263 4 750440Web: www.powerspeed.co.zwE-mail: [email protected]

R&S Diesel Pro Services (Pvt) Ltd.PO Box GD 968Greendale, HarareTel: +263 4 447869/890/899Fax: +263 4 485621E-mail: [email protected]


Despite years of drilling for water theavailability of safe drinking water inmuch of sub-Saharan Africa remains

well below what is required by the WorldHealth Organisation and United NationsChildren's Fund, under their joint MillenniumDevelopment Goal (MDG) target for 2015.

The MDG has a global target, set for thisyear, to halve the total proportion of peoplein the developing world who don’t havesustainable access to safe drinking water.Currently, some 770mn people worldwidelack access to ‘improved source’ for drinking-water (i.e. protected spring, well, borehole orpiped supply). But nearly 40 per cent of thesepeople live in sub-Saharan Africa. And it is aproblem that particularly affects Africa’s ruralpopulation. Although 83 per cent of sub-Saharan Africa’s urban population haveaccess to an improved drinking water supply,only 47 per cent of the region’s ruralpopulation have access to a good supply ofdrinking water.

Drilling efforts in Africa lag far behind theminimum required. It is estimated that up to60,000 boreholes per year would need tohave been drilled in sub-Saharan Africa, sincethe target was originally set, in order for the2015 goal to have been met. This in fact issubstantially above what was actuallyachieved. Nigeria, the continent’s largesteconomy, in particular lags behind. A recentprogress report by the World HealthOrganisation (WHO) and the United NationsChildren's Fund on drinking water andsanitation ranks the country very low on thelist of countries with high population densitythat has no access to improved drinkingwater. According to a NOI Poll conducted lastyear, 47 per cent of Nigerians still cannotaccess clean drinking water - 83 per cent ofNigerians sourcing drinking water privately.

Areas for improvementThe reasons for the failure are many. Manycommentators point to the tendency for

boreholes in much of Sub-Saharan Africa tobe drilled on the cheap and in a haphazardfashion before being left unmanaged. Thepoor quality well construction often leads tothe premature failure of the wells and thecontamination of the water supply.

Wells are also expensive to dig, especially ifdrilled in the wrong place. In Kenya, drilling a7 metre deep well in soft soils costs aboutUS$300-400. But drilling deep boreholes ismuch more costly. A recent study by theInstitute for Globally TransformativeTechnologies (LIGTT) at the LawrenceBerkeley Lab found that deep boreholesgreater than 20 metres in depth can oftencost more than US$10,000. Indeed, a casestudy in Ethiopia reported a borehole costingUS$18,000.

The Institute identifies the need for a low-cost lightweight drilling system for shallow(rainfed) groundwater wells, with portablesensors for measuring groundwater depth, asone of its key development aims to alleviatewater shortages in Africa. Such systems,which can be transported by motorcycleinstead of truck, could potentially reduce thecost of drilling wells to under US$100 perfarmer in Africa. In addition, equipment fordetecting groundwater would change thehit-or-miss nature of digging for water.

The lack of empowerment to makeinformed choices about the citing and drillingof water wells in their areas is also an issue formany rural African communities. Last year,Stanford University - funded by the UnitedStates Agency for International Development(USAID) - collaborated with 20 Africanuniversities on a project to work withvulnerable communities to provideinformation about water borehole drilling.The project was launched in the Ugandandistrict of Butaleja and the results, whichshowed an overwhelming support for greaterdemocratisation over the process, werereleased in February. A similar project wasundertaken in Ghana in the northern city of

Tamale in January. But the race is already onto ensure that Africa meets the next set oftargets, the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) by 2030. And the Rural Water SupplyNetwork (RWSN), a global knowledge for ruralwater supply technologies and approaches, iscalling for the implementation of its’ variouswater drilling guides and code of practices toensure that best practice is achieved and thenmaintained.

The network has published a Code ofPractice for Cost-Effective Boreholes. It covers:the supervision of professional drillingenterprises and consultants; procurementprocedures; drilling technology; design andconstruction; and the monitoring ofcompleted boreholes to ensure theirfunctionality in the medium as well as longterm. It has also published an accompanyingguide for water well drilling enterprises andother agencies. The guide assists those whomanage, or are involved in drilling projects. Itprovides a step-by-step approach on how tocost and price the construction of drilledwater wells in sub-Saharan Africa.

In order for any of these initiatives to besuccessful it is imperative that the keyfunding agencies for rural water supplies andimplementing organisations - such as theWorld Bank, the African Development Bank,bilateral donors, international NGOs, as wellas national governments and the privatesector in sub-Saharan Africa - get fullyengaged.

Yet the remedy for Africa’s poor qualitydrinking water could be surprisingly simple.Sitting just below the surface of the arid EastAfrican region is a vast previously unknownunderground body of water in Kenya that wasonly discovered in September 2013. Furthersouth in Namibia, the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa, a recently discovered aquifercould also potentially provide water forcenturies.

The Kenyan water resource is in TurkanaCounty, which is located in one of the driest

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parts of the country. It is also an area which has recently begun to playhost to a burgeoning refugee population that has placed new demandson the County’s water resources. Since the discovery, seven boreholes –many yielding as much as 60 cubic metres of water an hour - have beendug that have now completely transformed the lives of the area.

Satellite-based mapping technology, which was developed by theFrench company Radar Technologies International (RTI), was used topinpoint the best areas for drilling. The RTI system relies on ground-penetrating radar to locate the water in aquifers, as well as GPS systemand maps. Dominic Gachanja of the Lutheran World Federation, whichadministers the refugee camps in Turkana said that the transformationbrought about by the radar assisted drilling, has been remarkable. Priorto the technology, ten boreholes were drilled in 2011 out of which sixwere dry, and the best well provided just 25 cubic metres of water anhour. This year, a new well that is to be completed at the main camp willdwarf this amount with the provision of 110 cubic metres of water anhour. But Abou Amani of Unesco says that since the discovery ofTurkana’s water resource two years ago, progress elsewhere has slowed.Back in 2013, the Kenyan government and Unesco promised to extenddrilling. With great fanfare they announced the launch of a nationwidemapping programme to locate similar aquifers and to quantify thereserves and to assess the quality of the water at the two Turkanaaquifers – the Lotikipi Basin Aquifer and the Lodwar Basin Aquifer.

Drilling belatedly began in early February to confirm these and threeadditional aquifers that were identified in other parts of Turkana. Amanisays that a budget of £10.9mn (US$16.3mn) is in place to move forwardwith the work, but he complains that further additional funding has notbeen forthcoming from the stakeholders.

Meanwhile, communities across sub-Saharan Africa are taking mattersinto their own hands and striking deals with western partners. LastDecember, the Baringo county government in Kenya led an initiative toestablish a groundbreaking Sh35mn (US$380,000) project partnershipwith the Tullow Oil Company to construct water boreholes.

The Keteborok Water Project is being set up in Barwessa ward in theKerio Valley and it is expected to benefit more than 12,000 people. TheBaringo County government is sinking five boreholes in collaborationwith Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA). Job Tomno, aBaringo Water and Irrigation official, said that there are plans to drill stillmore boreholes in the next two years. In February this year, ground wasbroken on another project the $550,000 Kaimoi water project, also inKenya, which will provide one million cubic metres of water daily.

But the task facing sub-Saharan Africa to first meet the 2015 MDGtargets and then successfully pursue the 2030 targets that will be setlater this year is immense. Groundwater provides a high proportion ofsub-Saharan Africa's population with a drinking water source and accessto better and cheaper borehole drilling technology over the comingyears is a must. Boreholes equipped with hand pumps is a well-established technology for water supplies in the region and willcontinue to be so in the foreseeable future.

It also clear that as boreholes are drilled to function over a lifespan of20 to 50 years, the lowest cost well is not always the most cost-effectivesolution. There are arguments for constructing boreholes which cansubsequently be upgraded from a hand pump source to a submersiblepump with a small piped network. But the reality is that in rural areas insub-Saharan Africa such scheme expansions are very rarely made withthe focus instead on installing new water sources in order to outpacepopulation growth. It remains to be seen whether a ‘breakthrough’technology, such as the sub-$100 drill, will be developed in time thatcan make a quantum leap in clean drinking water availability. Until then,the availability of clean drinking water to tens of millions of Africansremains but a distant aspiration. �

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The Republic of Ghana is a sovereign state, bordered by theIvory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, Togo in theeast and the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean in the south.

With a population of 25mn and a land mass covering 239,000km2,Ghana is rich in natural resources, especially gold, oil and cocoa.

The Justmoh Group is one of the leading construction companiesin Ghana with almost a quarter century of experience in roadconstruction. Not just road building, the company is also active ingeneral construction, mining, dam building and quarrying. It alsomanufactures concrete and carries out cement distribution.

Economic growthThe company has worked on a number of construction projects inGhana, including the Kumasi Kejetia transport terminal, the Africanaroad Takoradi and the rehabilitation of feeder roads in the Kapandoand Hohoe districts, restoring more than 25km of roads. Justmoh iscontracted by many companies in the region, including the Ghana

Highway Authority and the Ministry of Roads & Highways. Thecompany uses a fleet of 12 Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE)machines, including seven articulated haulers - two A40F-Series andfive A35F-Series models - and four excavators, including EC460,EC700 and EC480 BLC models. It also has one L220G-Series wheelloader to work on its toughest projects.

“Our machines perform like new thanks to the fact that we servicethem on schedule. They also meet our cost per ton targets, which ismaking a lot of difference,” said Joseph Titus Glover, CEO of theJustmoh Group. “We chose the Volvo brand because we like to havethe best in order to do a good job. And if you’re given theopportunity to own one of the best construction machines at acompetitive price then why not go for it? All of the service and repairitems used in the machines are Genuine Volvo Parts resulting in theequipment’s efficiency and low fuel consumption. It’s always reliable,with less down time and operators like the comfort and safety of thecabs.”

A good deal betterJustmoh purchased its Volvo equipment through SMT Ghana - theregion’s authorised dealer, with a head office in Accra, the country’scapital, and two additional branches in Tarkwa and Kumasi.

“We are very happy with the relationship we have with SMTGhana,” said Mr Glover. “The managing director and his team areflexible and take into consideration the current economic situationin Ghana. The company goes out of its way to help us finance ourpurchases, even when our cash flow poses challenges - theyunderstand our business.” �

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Johnson Crane Hire’s Heavy Lift Division has completed a majorheavy lift project at Zimplats’ Selous Metallurgical Complex inZimbabwe for client FLSmidth. The mechanical contractor was

Competitive Construction Services (CCS) of Vanderbijlpark in SouthAfrica. The project was completed lost time injury (LTI) free due to theclose working relationship between the professional team and astrong focus on health and safety.

“We were contracted to remove an old mill weighing 225t, with aradius of 31m, and to replace it with a new one weighing 170t,” saidGrant Parker, project manager at Johnson Crane Hire. The projectcompletion marked two years of detailed planning and engineering.

Johnson Crane Hire had a 250t crawler crane on site at the SelousMetallurgical Complex since the beginning of September 2014, whichwas used to assemble the new mill. These components weighed about60t to 70t each. “We then brought in a LR 1600/2,600t crawler cranefrom Europe to take off the gears and remove the old mill and installthe new one, as we were concerned our LR 1750 Liebherr crawlercrane was not going to finish on time at a project at Nacala inMozambique,” Parker explained.

Johnson Crane Hire had a tight window - less than a month - tocomplete the project, during a shutdown period. The 600t crawlercrane completed the lift, however, well within the timeframe. Parkeraffirmed, “The entire project went off very smoothly and we managedto hand the new mill over ahead of time. It was a tremendous teameffort in conjunction with our client as well as the mechanicalinstallation crew.”

Working closely for completionKurt Domain, Project Engineer at FLSmidth, explained that, as theoriginal equipment manufacturer, FLSmidth supplied the replacementshell of the new semi-autogenous grinding mill in sections forassembly on-site.

He said, “At the point where it was ready for installation, thecomplete mill was lifted by the 600t crane directly into its finalposition. We worked very closely with the Johnson Crane Hire teamduring this process.” �

Building a new millfor a mine in Zim

Johnson Crane Hire brought in a LR 1600/2,600t crawler crane from Europe to take offthe gears, remove the old mills and install the new one at Zimplats’ SelousMetallurgical Complex in Zimbabwe for client FLSmidth


Control curing is an essential process in themanufacture of concrete products, as itensures a more aesthetically-pleasing

and consistent appearance, while increasingoverall durability and minimising cement usage.

Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA) is the largestsupplier of concrete brick, block and pavingmaking machinery in Africa. The company isalso the exclusive Southern African distributorfor German-based Kraft Curing Solutions, aspecialist in the manufacture of customisedthermal-dynamic and accelerated concretecuring equipment for precast concreteproduction.

PMSA sales and marketing manager QuintinBooysen confirmed recently that the companydirectly imports a Kraft kit, which is assembledby PMSA appointed sub-contractors using localinsulation and ducting materials. He explained,“This agreement does not only make theequipment more affordable for local precastconcrete producers, it also creates new jobs and stimulates the localeconomy.”

Looking better, saving costsHaving designed and installed more than 650 concrete curing systemsin 56 countries, Kraft managing director Michael Kraft said that thecompany is dedicated to making these products stronger, moredurable and more aesthetically pleasing while saving the producerstime and money.

“By making use of control curing, concrete products will result in lessefflorescence and a brighter colour, which will also appear moreconsistent through secondary processing equipment. This method can

result in a reduction of cement costs of up to 10 per cent, as well as adecrease in pigment content. Control curing also makes the concreteproduct more durable,” he states.

Kraft added that, through the control curing process, the concretewill become more resistant to freeze thaw forces, and will also have ahigher resistance to abrasion and chloride penetration. He said, “Thecorners and edges of the product will also be stronger, which will resultin less chipping.”

Adding value with concrete knowledgeThrough their partnership, PMSA and Kraft aim to provide the localmarket with high-quality equipment that is complemented by a value-added and comprehensive service offering. This is clearly evident in thefact that the two companies successfully hosted two concrete curingseminars in Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively in late 2014.

The seminars covered a variety of topics relating to concrete curingfor; brick, block, paver, roof tile, piping, pre-stress, structural precast,panels and concrete elements. Booysen reveals that the principles ofcuring and the chemistry of concrete hardening were also discussed, aswell as the difference between racking systems and curing systems.

“Another feature was a presentation on the curing solutions for pre-stress elements, structural precast and panels, and pipe and associatedwater management precast. The Southern African market is ready forthis evolution in precast concrete manufacture, and we are prepared tosupport them with value-added initiatives such as this,” he said. �

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improving unattractiveconcrete surfacesPMsA provides a cure for constructors seeking higher qualityfinishes to their concrete products

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Seminars held by PMSA and Kraft have covered a variety of topics on concrete curing


The Italian company, Pilosio, nailed down a major contract for thesupply of temporary structures directly from the yard to theSouth African branch of CMC, Ravenna (Italy). The project

involves the construction of a major motorway junction in the north ofthe city of Durban, which includes two of the longest viaducts in thecountry.

And it is in Durban, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, that thePilosio formwork arrived , to be exact in the area north of the Africanmetropolis, to supply the CMC company of Ravenna (Italy) for theconstruction of a major motorway junction, the N2-M41 MountEdgecombe Interchange.

Custom constructionThe Pilosio solutions, of which 70 percent are custom-made, will beused for the construction of two major viaducts made with thelaunching bridge system, thereby not interfering with the trafficbelow. With dimensions of 26 metres in height by 947 metres inlength, and 18 metres by 443. the first, in particular, when completed,will be the longest viaduct in the entire country. Pilosio supplied:

� 200 square metres of standard P300 formwork for foundations andpiers.

� 500 square metres of special steel formwork , divided into five setsfor the construction of the viaduct piers and 350 square metres ofadditional special steel formwork made up of three sets for theconstruction of pier cups.

� Two sets of formwork model, MAXIMIX, and custom-made productsfor a total of 940 square metres for the casting of the bridge decks.

� The Omnimode system integrated with customised solutions for theconstruction of suspended working platforms during the launchingphase of the decks,

� Climbing system.

Systems and solutionsPilosio offered optimal speed of work, site safety, optimisation ofequipment, and also of aesthetics, thanks to continuous on-siteservice. On this site, about 70 per cent of the total equipment iscustom-made according to the clients needs. The Pilosio technicaldepartment responded quickly and expertly to the various criteria ofthe project, such as rapid supply times, coordination with the variousorganisations involved in the project, the need to design a formworksystem for the piers adaptable to two different sizes and a scaffoldingsystem optimised for the launching bridge system.

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supporting sA’slongest viaductHow Pilosio helped with the construction of a motorwayjunction in the north of Durban

CMC has been working on the constructionof a major motorway junction


The Pilosio formworkarrived in Durban


Construction methodsAs foundations showed no significant issues, it was decided to use the standard formworkmodel P300.

For the casting of piers and pier cups, the modularity of the P300 system would certainlyhave permitted the casting of octagonal piers, but given the particular characteristics of theproject, the times would be more dilated giving less accurate aesthetic results than with asystem of customised formwork. With its experience in infrastructure, Pilosio therefore studiedand created special steel formwork to guarantee quicker application, a better aesthetic finish,and above all allow the realisation of casting to 5m height at a time to piers of up to 23m inheight, as required by the company. The climbing system guaranteed fast feedspeed of jetsand high safety for operators. Moreover, these custom formworks leave neat visible holes in theconcrete, as the bars are sized and positioned necessary to the hold, but in an ‘orderly’ manner.Finally, having 26 stacks of identical sections, the cost of the equipment would be softened bythe highspeed work of the casting. In fact, with the equipment once delivered, the companycould cast three piers simultaneously. For casting the pier cups, the CMC company asked forcustom made formwork to cast 3 + 3m in height. The piers are supported by towers in MP withsafety access stairs.

The most complex part of the viaduct concerned the casting of the decks of the bridge doneonsite with the launching bridge system. For the onsite casting of decks, approximately 20m inlength each, a mixed formwork system is used consisting of the Omnimode system for the baseand exterior of the ashlar, with major beams in steel and secondary beams in wood to form theouter shape of the Maximix beam. The second phase of the casting of the upper horizontaldecking is made with Simplex support towers, which are modular and extremely fast toassemble and handle. �

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The standard formworkmodel P300 was used

Pilosio offered optimal speed of work, site safety,optimisation of equipment, and also of aesthetics


Bentley Systems and Trimble, both ofwhich provide building informationmodelling (BIM) technology for

engineers and contractors, have beencollaborating on construction modellingsince Q4 2014, to enhance capital, industrial,and infrastructure project delivery. Aspectsof construction modelling include modellingof temporary works, intelligent positioning,“splitting and sequencing”, detailing forfabrication, workface planning, constructionwork packaging, and support for distributedconstruction – referencing andsupplementing design modellingdeliverables.

Producing better-performing assetsToday, architects and engineers performdesign modelling with BIM toolsets thatsupport optioneering and analyticalmodelling, and enable owners to makebetter decisions for better-performingassets, including in respects that would bepertinent and valuable during operationsand maintenance. However, some of themost advanced BIM deliverables have simplynot been useful for constructors’requirements. Accordingly, the constructorshave been left to create their own discrete3D models for the limited purposes ofconstruction visualisation. As a result,owners have been unable to expect theirdesigners’ BIM work to even survive theconstruction process let alone providevisibility into the engineering and analytics,which otherwise could have been usefulduring operations. In practice, therefore, thisdiscontinuity has negated the potentialbenefits of BIM for either better-performingprojects or assets. Construction modelling isthe response by Bentley and Trimble to fillthis gap and to enable all the potentialbenefits. In construction modelling thearchitects’ and engineers’ work is preservedand referenced, with construction modellingoverlaid and as-built changes included.

Bentley and Trimble each have contributedto construction modelling advances bypooling resources for product developmentthrough:

� sharing schemas across design andconstruction applications to ensure thatconstructible models maintain semanticfidelity.

� leveraging i-models for constructiondeliverables to and from the companies’respective software and hardware, whenused together in project delivery.

� joining forces to advance standards, forinstance the Open Geospatial Consortium’s“intrinsic geo-context” down toconstruction levels of detail.

� leveraging in certain cases commonmodelling software for virtual and physicalalignment; for instance, Trimble usesBentley software technology to provideintrinsic 3D geo-context for Trimble® FieldLink.

Benefits for buildingThe benefits realised thus far from Bentleyand Trimble construction modellingadvances include:

� facilitating accurate information mobilitybetween vertical building, plant design,and the construction site by enablingengineers to create intelligent field data inBentley Navigator, manage those pointsets in ProjectWise, and securely deliverthem to Trimble Field Solutions via TrimbleField Link, creating high fidelitypositioning points between theconstruction model in the design officeand positioning devices in the field.

� saving time, reducing rework, preservingdesign intent, and accelerating project

delivery via the seamless transfer ofinformation from concept throughconstruction. This results from the new linkbetween the Trimble Quantm AlignmentPlanning System and OpenRoads, whichextends the detailed design-to-construction workflow for heavy civilalignment to encompass the corridorplanning and value engineering processes,complete with change management andtracking.

� providing contractors the greatestflexibility in performing field layout tasksand enabling the construction of higher-quality buildings by accepting Bentley’si-models in Trimble Field Link to enhanceinformation mobility.

Working together for mutual advantageBryn Fosburgh, vice president responsible forTrimble’s construction technology divisions,said, “We are now really hitting our strideworking with Bentley so that our mutualconstruction modelling activities help ourusers, working together on projects, to getthe most advantage of constructible models.We see a great many ways to transformworkflows so that BIM’s lifecycle benefits canbe achieved.”

Harry Vitelli, Bentley Systems vicepresident, construction and field, said,“Bentley’s ongoing collaboration withTrimble is delivering real-world solutions thatwill transform the design to constructionworkflow – for example, by enabling greatlyenhanced information mobility throughBentley’s recently announced ProjectWiseCONNECT Edition and Trimble’s TrimbleConnect platform. Both of our companiesshare the belief that construction modellingwill offer new levels of construction datavisibility. We also share a commitment to theprovision of advancements in design-to-construction workflows that bring new valueto our users in the project delivery space.” �

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A commitment toconstruction workflowsHow Bentley and Trimble have advanced building information modellingthrough sophisticated construction software



For a few busy days in April, Intermat 2015 turns Paris, the Frenchcapital, into a city of construction equipment innovation, asource of sophisticated solutions for the building industry, and a

vital hub for industry professionals in construction projectmanagement to share knowledge and gain a greater understandingof the latest and most viable portfolios in the global machine

manufacturing industry. Following African’s appraisal of innovations atIntermat in March, this preview is the second of two appraisals of thekey solutions and services available at the show. �

Intermat 2015 takes place in Paris, France from 20 to 25 April. Visitwww.intermatconstruction.com to learn more.

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Building interest andbusiness at intermatPreviewing a Parisian showcase of solutions and services for all forms ofconstruction projects and companies


The Bauer Maschinen Group takes part again in Intermat, presentingnew machines and innovative designs in the field of specialistfoundation engineering.

Bauer’s core products are rotary drilling rigs. The BG family will berepresented at the exhibition by a BG 30 ValueLine rig. The BG 30 is adrilling rig that has been especially optimised for Kelly drilling. The BT80 base carrier has been completely designed and built by Bauer. Themachine on show at the exhibition is equipped with a 280 kilowattCAT C 9 engine thatmeets the Tier 3 flexEU emissionstandard.

A rotary drivewith a maximumtorque of 300kilonewton metresmakes it possible todrill with adiametre of up to2,500 millimetres.Using a four-partkelly bar, it is possible to reach drilling depths of 68 metres. And with afive-part kelly bar, a depth of 87 metres is even possible. Temporarycasings can be installed directly by means of the rotary drive. Indifficult conditions, a BTM torque converter or a casing oscillator canalso be retrofitted.

The BG 30 ValueLine does not only boast high performance, but italso has many new features that make maintenance work, rigassembly and disassembly in particular easier. An integrated serviceplatform enables easy and safe access for all maintenance work in theuppercarriage. There is a metal grating step that is connected to partof the side panelling and that is pulled out from the uppercarriage.The side panelling serves as protection against falling.

Mobile crushing and screening equipment provider Powerscreenlaunches its newest mobile screen, the Powerscreen Warrior 600, atIntermat. Commenting on the company’s line up at Intermat,Powerscreen brand leader Colin Clements said, “At this importantexhibition we will showcase some of the machine’s key featuresincluding its compact size which allows it to be transported in ashipping container and makes it easy to move between job sites atminimal cost.”

The Warrior 600 isthe most recentaddition to theWarrior mobilescreening productfamily. The mostcompact heavy dutymobile screen makesthe Warrior range thewidest in the marketwith six machines of varying size to meet a variety of customerrequirements. Ease of transport is only one of many excitingfeatures on this new model. The Warrior 600 screen is highlyversatile with its ground-breaking simple conversion from thethree-way split mode to the two-way split mode, which can becompleted in minutes. In fact, the machine’s entire functionalityhas been specifically designed for operators for whom versatility,manoeuverability and transportation are of key importance.

The Warrior 600 also features a highly aggressive 8’ x 4’screenbox capable of 6g of acceleration. The high-strength, highamplitude, two-bearing screenbox promotes easy handling andseparation of large items from material fines in recycling tasks,such as soils from tree stumps and logs, fines and rock fromoverburden and blasted rock.

Powerscreen’s compactWarrior Screen

The Powerscreen Warrior 600 screen

Bauer’s core products are rotary drilling rigs

Bauer Maschinen bringsBG innovations to Intermat


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Machine manufacturer Case Construction Equipment showcases itsfull line of industry leading equipment and services at Intermat 2015.The Case team welcomes visitors on the ample, 4,150 square metrestand, where it presents the brand’s comprehensive offering for urbanconstruction, road building, aggregates and recycling applicationscomplemented by Iveco’s vehicles for the construction industry. At theheart of the stand is an area dedicated to Case technologies andservices developed to help customers run construction businesseseffectively. The brand also launches the new collection of brandedapparel and items, available on the stand’s Case Shop.

The main theme of the stand aims to highlight the closerelationship between the brand’s products and services, its teams andits customers, and Case’s drive to provide intuitive and straightforwardsolutions to the challenges of construction businesses.

Oxford Plastic Systems’ reinforced trench covers offer the ideal solutionto ensure the safety of contractors, pedestrians and vehicles duringutility, cabling and maintenance projects. Moulded from a single pieceof glass-reinforced composite, the company’s trench covers are muchlighter than steel, making them easier to lift into place.

Tested to a distributed vehicle weight of up to 2,000 kg, the coversare every bit as strong and durable as their steel counterparts, with aribbed framework on the underside providing added strength.

Oxford Plastics Systems’ business development director Peter

Creighton said, “In the past, when a utility company excavated a holeor trench they would close the pavement, but now they are requiredto use a trench cover to ensure the path remains open and is safe.Our trench covers can be held rigidly in place and left unattended.

“We encourage our clients to have their covers produced in abespoke corporate colour and embossed with a corporate logo,which has a number of benefits. As well as deterring theft, it alsohighlights the fact that the company is a responsible contractor witha focus on health and safety.”

Safety covered with Oxford Plastic Systems’ reinforced trench covers

Premièred at Intermat 2015, theBatchmix 100 developed byBenninghoven representssignificant a new development inthe field of mobile batch plants -offering flexibility, mobility andreliability in a compact designconcept.

The complete planttechnology for producing high-quality asphalt is mounted onfive chassis. With a mixingcapacity of 100t/h, the Batchmix100 guarantees quick and easyinstallation as well as rapidchanges of location. The plant issupplied with the requiredaggregate fractions via four cold feed hoppers with a convenientloading width of 3,600mm. The drying drum is mounted on the samechassis to ensure quick and efficient drying of the aggregate. Theplant includes a powerful four-deck screen capable of separating 90tof aggregate per hour into the four comportments of the hotaggregate bin unit. Up to 20t can be stored here in total.

The digital real-time weighingand dosing technology of thisplant type once again leavesnothing to be desired andsupplies the 1.25t mixer with theright components exactly asrequired for the specifiedformula. The complete bitumensupply is also mounted on achassis. In addition to the 40m³tank, the filling and dosing unitsare also integrated in such a wayas to ensure optimum accesswhile saving space. The dustcollection unit is a distinctivefeature of this concept: inaddition to the actual filter and

exhauster, it also includes a 15m³ silo for reclaimed filler and a 25m³silo for imported filler.

The Batchmix 100 is well-suited to mobile use throughout theworld. The components' user-friendly design and the intuitive controlsystem BLS 3000 make this plant a reliable partner in the productionof high-quality asphalt.

Benninghoven brings Batchmix 100 to Intermat

The Batchmix 100 is well-suited to mobile use

Case showcases 360-degree solutions forconstruction businesses

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When Chevron South Africa, a leadingrefiner and marketer of petroleumproducts, looked for a landmark

sustainable design for its new headquartersin Century City, Cape Town in 2011, it invitedarchitects to compete for the design contract.Winners, Louis Karol Architects & Interiors,proposed a ‘naked' white concrete buildingbut the client was initially sceptical that thelocal construction industry could successfullybuild a major structure in white concrete. Asthe concrete solution, Lafarge South Africaproposed its innovative Artevia decorativeconcrete.

"Lafarge was totally confident of being ableto provide solutions for building in whiteconcrete, no matter what challenges mightarise. This was a key factor in Chevronaccepting our design concept," said architectRobert Silke, design director at Louis Karol."The white concept was not purely anaesthetic one; it was also an elegant solutionto the client's sustainable developmentrequirement. Most buildings are built twice:the main structure goes up and then adecision is made on the expensive claddingto be used, be it aluminium, stone, glass orplaster and paint. Raw grey shutter concretecan be considered too ‘brutal' and is oftenpainted over within six months."

Making materials for new structuresLafarge South Africa is the local presence ofthe international Lafarge Group, whichspecialises in building materials. The group iscommitted to creating innovative materialsand solutions that contribute to Buildingbetter cities that are more durable andbeautiful environments for all. With theworld's leading building materials researchfacility, innovation is at the forefront of thegroup's major investment in research anddevelopment. It aims to meet the challengesof the fast-moving construction industry andto better serve architectural creativity. Arteviadecorative concrete is a high quality

structural concrete combining durability andlow maintenance with a high standard ofaesthetic finish. The product is produced withan integral UV stable colour pigment. Thehomogeneous mix minimises the effect onappearance if the concrete surface is chippedor damaged in any way. The innovativeArtevia range is available in an extensiverange of colours and textures, providingalmost unlimited scope for architecturalexpression.

Contracts for constructionMain contractor Stefanutti Stocks BuildingWestern Cape started construction of the9,500m² Chevron head office in 2012, andcompleted the project in March 2014 at a costof over R200mn (US$16.2mn). The buildinghas met the client's requirement to achieve a5 Star Green Star SA Office Design v1 ratingand is on track to have a 5 Star As Built ratingconfirmed. The striking building is a high-end,world-class structure in off-shutter concretewith infill glass panels between the whiteconcrete columns. It is divided into fourquadrants by two major expansion joints andconsists of three floors of offices withbasement parking, as well as recreation areas,a canteen and laboratories on the groundfloor, surrounding an open-air courtyard.

"We believe the Chevron project involvedthe largest volume of white concrete everused in the Western Cape," commentedJohann van der Merwe, contracts managerfor Stefanutti Stocks. "The extent of thechallenges that had to be addressed was hardto envisage but Lafarge Cape Town Readymixworked closely with us as a team to ensure asuccessful outcome. Lafarge is very solutionsfocused and are able to call on theunparalleled technical resources of theinternational Lafarge Group."

"An area that tested the technical skills ofthe team at the beginning of the project wasmaintaining concrete workability for thecontractor, which was resolved by our

technical team and the admixture supplier,"said Lafarge South Africa's Craig Mills,regional technical manager. "We are fortunatein having back up from a team of concreteexperts based at the Lafarge Centre ofResearch in France, should we requireassistance with challenging projects such asthis one. The problem was due to thereactivity of the white cement. In oneinstance, a particular cantilever had to beremoved due to retardation. TechnicalDepartment investigated the problem and,identifying the root cause, put preventativemeasures in place to mitigate anyreoccurrence."

"As a unique high-class white concreteproject, cleanliness and quality managementthroughout the production, supply andplacement of our white Lafarge Arteviaconcrete had to be carefully planned andmeticulously controlled," said Lafarge SouthAfrica's Sivuyile Ngobozana, national productmanager - readymix. At the Lafarge batchplant, special white cement was used and thewhite colour of the mix enhanced furtherwith white pigments. The plant team had touse a dedicated truck loading hopper for thewhite Artevia mix and carefully wash allconveyor belts before loading the Lafargetruck mixers, which had been washed andinspected thoroughly. Sand colour variationwas a continual concern and this, combinedwith the reactivity of the white cement,required a Lafarge technical representative tomonitor the concrete for all the pours.

"We had to purchase new equipment purelyfor white concrete use," commented Van derMerwe. "There could be no risk ofcontamination. Ironically, the special shuttersthat we used were made from an extremelysmooth specific resin board called Black ResinBoard. Our trucks could not have been used forstandard grey concrete previously. All placingequipment had to be set aside purely for whiteconcrete use, including two banana bucketsand even the compacting vibrators." �

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Building a basefor oil and gasLafarge south Africa’s white concrete solution for Chevron’ssouth African headquarters



According to Abe Thela, the president of Consulting EngineersSouth Africa (CESA), a key investor concern through 2015 is therole infrastructure plays in the socio-economic development of

South Africa, and how this role can be enhanced through an increasein infrastructure investment and skills development.

Social, political and economic realitiesThe country’s National Planning Commission has identified the twomost pressing challenges facing the country as being the fact that toofew South Africans are employed and that the quality of education forpoor black South Africans is substandard. The unemployment rate isestimated at 25.4 per cent and of great concern is the fact that 50 percent of unemployed South Africans are youth between the ages of 15and 24 years. This figure escalates to 63 per cent if the discouragedyouth job-seekers are added to the statistics.

Thela has observed, “These problems coupled with the rising youthpopulation reflect a generation at risk, contribute to socio-politicaldisorder, put heightened strain on the country’s limited financialresources and arrest economic growth”.

Increasing infrastructure investmentAccording to the NDP South Africa will need to spend at least 30 percent of its GDP on infrastructure development to allow infrastructureto have a meaningful contribution in eradicating poverty, halving theunemployment rate and contributing to economic growth to thedesired level of between five and seven per cent per annum by 2030.Currently, the country is only managing 22.9 per cent of GDP oninfrastructure spending with the public sector contributing 13.95 percent and the private sector 8.95 per cent. The respective targets for thepublic and private sectors are 20 per cent and 10 per cent.

Thela said, “It is, therefore, clear that the starting point foraddressing the country’s socio-economic challenges is to increaseinvestment in infrastructure development”.In order for South Africa toaddress its socio economic challenges both public and private sectorswill have to increase their spending on infrastructure with the publicsector needing to increase more.

Exploiting private sector resourcesThe use of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the financing, design,building and operation of infrastructure has emerged as the mostimportant model employed by governments around the world to closethe infrastructure gap. South Africa has not yet realized the full potentialof this model of infrastructure delivery. Many opportunities exist invarious economic sectors such as renewable energy, transportation,water, alternative energy sources, education, etc. where the PPP model

can be used to maintain the momentum of infrastructure developmentin the country. However, the process must be transparent, the projectpipeline clearly defined, regulatory red tape removed and the publicmust get better and more cost effective services.

Addressing procurement inefficienciesCESA has, for some time now, been aware that there are inefficienciesin the way public-sector infrastructure projects areimplemented.These shortfalls include lack of planning, inappropriateprocurement approaches, lack of project management capacity andcapability, lack of other desired technical skills in the public sector,rampant corruption, etc. In addition these inefficiencies rob SouthAfrica of multiple billions of Rands annually, which could be effectivelyused to fund the much-needed increase in infrastructure investment

Improve investment credit ratingBack in n November 2014, Moody’s Rating Agency downgraded SouthAfrica’s ‘investment grade’ credit rating to Baa2 from Baa1, andadjusted the outlook to stable from negative. It is crucial for thecountry to improve its investment grade rating to continue to accesscredit from both local and foreign lenders at favourable interest-rates.Unfavourably high interest-rates on loans reduce the value of theloans and accordingly the amount spent on infrastructure.

Human capital developmentThe increase in infrastructure investment will require more engineers,technicians and artisans to implement new infrastructure projects andmaintain the existing infrastructure. The availability of skills is one ofthe elements that investors wanting to invest in a country considerwith the level of skills determining the country’s productivity andcompetitiveness.

There are a number of concerns regarding human capitaldevelopment in the country and these require unique programmesfocused on addressing them. These concerns must be addressed as aminimun: Poor quality of basic education including maths andscience;Youth unemployed and unemployable;Structure of theeducation system;Youth with qualifications but without experience.

Thela said, “Failure to tackle these challenges decisively with asystematic approach will deprive a whole generation of opportunitiesto develop their potential, escape poverty and support the country’strajectory toward inclusive growth and economic transformation.CESA with the backing of our over 500 strong member firms recommitourselves to partner with Government and other role players infinding lasting and practical solutions to these problems, especially inrelation to infrastructure development.” �

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Developing society bybuilding an economyHow South Africa could address its socio-economic challenges throughsustained infrastructure investment



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With a length of 144 m and a widthapproaching 23 m, the "Place desMartyrs" metro station boasts some

very impressive dimensions. In addition, theentire 1.7km long extension of the Algiersmetro system runs under historic ground. Forthis project, an international team of PERIengineers designed economically optimisedtunnel formwork solutions, tailored to meetthe varying requirements.

The northernmost, but also most central aswell as closest-located point to the harbourarea, of the extensive metro expansionmeasures is the Place de Martyrs station. Thearch-shaped stop is 144m long and 23m wide– and will be one of the largest subwaystations in the world after completion. Theconstruction project is part of the ambitiousinfrastructure development plan designed toexpand the current almost 9km long, single-line metro network in the Algerian capital to atotal of 55km in length and featuring threelines over the next 10 years. The modernmetro system will help to reduce the dailytraffic jams and increase the mobility of thecity´s residents. With a population of morethan three million inhabitants, Algiers is alsothe most important transport hub in Algeria.

2 cross-sections – 1 formwork carriage"Place des Martyrs" features two differentcross-sections. The imposing arch width of23m in the middle section, tapers in thenorthern and southern directions resulting in16.50m widths respectively. PERI engineersdeveloped a formwork carriage constructionon the basis of the Variokit engineeringconstruction kit in order to be able to cost-

effectively realise both cross-section variantswhilst using the same system components andformwork segments. Furthermore, specialattention was paid to the design of the bracingduring the planning phase as the concretingcycle length of 5.10m is relatively short.

Based on the Variokit modular constructionsystem, the PERI formwork carriage solution isideally suited to meet all projectrequirements: user-friendly as it can behydraulically operated with a control panel,cost-effective due to the rentable systemcomponents, and can be quickly assembledor adapted by means of standardised boltedconnections. Supplementing the Variokitformwork carriage construction is a PERI UPworking scaffold. This has been optimallyadapted to match the cross-sectionalgeometry of the arch and ensures the rapidand safe execution of the waterproofing andreinforcement work in advance of the tunnelformwork carriage.

The Variokit modular conceptVariokit is designed to accommodate theknown load combinations of the tunnel,bridge and high-rise building construction.With standardised, rentable systemcomponents and site-compliant connectionmeans, supporting formwork can be cost-effectively realised and geometricallyadapted to suit the structure. For theconstruction of traffic-related structures withlow usage, in particular, the rapid availabilityof materials as well as the quick and easyassembly results in enormous time and costsavings. Moreover, PERI Variokit projectsolutions together with the corresponding

equipment options can be tailored to fulfilthe respective project requirements.

Historical challengeCurrently, the African metro project includesthe construction of the twin-track tunnelalong with the development of two metrostations. To the north of the "Tafourah" endstation, located close to the palatial GrandPost Office, Line 1 is being extended by atotal of 1.7km with the addition of the "AliBoumendjel" station (Emir Abdelkader Place)and the "Place de Martyrs" station.Construction work is being carried out withinthe city centre which features numerousmosques and palaces as well as under thehistoric old town (Kasbah) which is a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site. This has presented amajor challenge for all project participants.

Comprehensive tunnel formwork solutionsThe formwork and scaffolding solution for theentire construction project was developed bya team of PERI engineers from Algeria,Portugal, Spain and Germany. A total of fourtunnel formwork carriages are being used: inaddition to the Variokit formwork carriageconstruction for the "Place des Martyrs", asecond project formwork carriage with a9.30m radius is being utilised for therealisation of the "Ali Boumendjel"intermediate station. Two other project-specific tunnel formwork carriages are beingused for the construction of the 1,450m longtunnel with its 4.50m radius. This means thatalmost 10m reinforced concrete tubes arebeing formed and concreted using miningtechniques on a daily basis. �

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Algiers tunnel anchoredin new dimensionsRecord-breaking extensions tothe Place des Martyrs metrostation in the Algerian capital



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The mining industry, which is being squeezed between lowcommodity prices and rising expectations from government andcivil society, is struggling to find practical strategies out of the

predicament, according to Roger Dixon, chairman and corporateconsultant at SRK Consulting (SA).

At the African Mining Indaba held in Cape Town, a number ofspeakers highlighted the dilemma that the mining sector is facing,which is overcoming the commodity slump while addressing thesocial licence to mine. Dixon said, “It is argued by some that mineshave failed to invest sufficiently during the good times in technologyand training, which would have created a far more sound foundationfor higher productivity in tough times like these.”

Constructive partnerships between mining companies,governments and NGOs would be able to steer the industry out oftough times, and try balancing demands made by shareholders andsociety. This observation was made strongly at the conference byformer British prime minister Tony Blair.

“These relationships often remain adversarial and strained, whenthey should in fact be the foundation for mining ventures and otherpositive economic spinoffs.” Traditional models of capitalism, fed intocurrent trends in resource nationalism are leading to disillusionmentas they affect the terms on which mines began operations.

“It is also apparent that many mining companies have reverted to astricter compliance-focused approach as their margins come underincreasing pressure, even though the broader political environmentdemands that they pay more attention to their social and naturalenvironment,” observed Dixon.

He said that innovative solutions were urgently required, as thechallenges were clear to see and many of these were being well airedat the Indaba.

“Certainly, there are many opportunities in Africa to contribute toinfrastructure development, which is needed to underpin broadereconomic growth. In particular, the improvement of Africa’s electricity

infrastructure is vital for all other sectors.” Improved technology suchas broadband access will improve efficiency, raise productivity andperhaps, ease the cost of doing business generally, while contributingsignificantly to education and national skill levels.

Improvements in macro-economic environment was the consensusat the conference, but that is still a distant milestone. However,continued population growth remains a global factor that bodes wellfor future demand in mineral commodities.

According to Dixon, an immediate and concerning trend was theincreasingly inward focus of large economies such as China and theUSA, as this was in sharp contrast to the steady globalisation of theworld economy over recent decades – a trend that was hoped tobenefit continents like Africa. �

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A tough balancing actAt the recently-held Africa Mining Indaba, industry experts debated variousways to overcome the current dilemma of the industry – falling commod-ity prices and rising expectations

Partnerships between mining companies, governments and NGOs would go a longway in balancing the demands of the shareholders and society at large


The government of Liberia and Sable Mining’sGuinea-based subsidiary West AfricaExploration have signed a 25-year iron oreUS$1.3bn transshipment deal.The agreement affirms the Mano River Union(MRU) Accord and ECOWAS Conventions whichaim to expand economic developmentthrough enhanced regional cooperation andcross-border trade. Under the terms of theagreement, Liberia will allow thetransshipment of Guinean-based iron orethrough the port of Buchanan in Grand BassaCounty. George Wisner, executive director ofNational Investment Commission, said, “This

agreement marks the fulfillment of a historicmoment of regional cooperation, which datesas far back as 14 July, 1973 when thegovernment of Liberia under President WilliamR Tolbert and the government of Guinea underPresident Ahmed Sekou Toure signed aprotocol that paved the way for thetransshipment of minerals between the bothcountries.”Wisner said Sable Mining will invest US$300mnin the first five of the 25 years and thereafter,US$1bn in the remaining 20 years of itsoperations. As part of the deal, the companyis also expected to rehabilitate and expand

the existing railroad from Yekepa in NimbaCounty to the port of Buchanan in line withthe use of a third party access rights betweenthe Liberian government and steel giantArcelorMittal.From the first year of operations, West AfricaExploration will make a contribution of at leastUS$2.5mn to the social development funds ofthe affected counties in the deal. The companywill also pay an annual concession fee ofUS$1.5mn to US$5mn for the transshipmentof iron ore from zero million per tonne to 10mnper tonne each year, as well as taxes and dutiesas mandated in the deal.

Liberia and Sable Mining sign US$1.3bn iron ore deal


Most average globetrotting airlinepassengers have seen them from theair, whether they know what they’ve

been looking at from 35,000 feet, or not. Oftenthey take the form of great scars onmagnificent landscapes, massive holes in theground, or smaller, less noticeable scrapes andquarries used to extract everyday buildingmaterials such as granites and marble. AcrossAfrica, open cast mines are used for coalmining, as well as for hard-rock mining ofmetal ores such as, copper, gold, iron, nickeland platinum, and of a number of hard rockminerals.

An open-cast mine is an excavation thatbegins with a surface cut to extract ore orother commodity directly from the groundand remains open throughout its lifespan, asopposed to driving shafts hundreds, if notthousands, of feet below the surface. Ore isexposed by excavating, blasting and movingmassive amounts of rock but it must be donein a commercially viable way so as the cost ofits extraction does not exceed the value of theend product. Seems obvious, but designingthe actual physical structure of the mine,extracting the ore or target raw material,conducting efficient waste disposal, all add upto a complex engineering and geologicchallenge with huge economic implications.

It’s here that companies like Maptek, whichprovides mine planning software solutions toplan, model and design a potential mine toensure, as far as possible, the mine will beprofitable, come into their own. Maptek’scomprehensive Vulcan range of miningsoftware solutions provides CAD, 3Dvisualisation and modelling tools, as well astest and validation functionality, and solutionsto display and analyse data from third-partyGIS systems. This all provides the would-bemine operator with the accurate geological,geotechnical and economic informationneeded to develop an accurate feasibilitystudy before proceeding. Maptek says thatdefining and refining a mine model is

essential to understanding what is possible ata given site and claims its 3D geologicalcapabilities are the most widely used tools foroptimising a mine plan.

Any major open cast mine plan developedwith such solutions will include ‘benches’ ortiers, which in practice are ledges providing asingle operating level for the miningworkforce. The bench face is typicallycomposed of waste rock and many benchesat different elevations might be active at anyone time.

Early on in any open cast planning process,planners must consider environmentalprotection as well as reclamation issues tomitigate any potential impact the mine mayhave. By accommodating these major issuesearly minimises costs, as opposed to reactingto an event after the fact, in which case costscan be extremely high. Also at the earlieststage, regulatory issues must be factored inand adhered to and full compliance must takeplace in all areas of the mine’s business.

While the economic value of data gatheringand environmental considerations might notbe clear at every stage of exploration and plandevelopment, they are extremely important.From core-hole boring to their eventualsealing to reclaim any real estate, the impactof all actions on the environment must beaddressed including: the mine’s aesthetics,noise and air pollution (dust), vibration andsubsidence, as well as water discharge and

run-off, and process waste materials andeffluent. In fact, the mine plan mustincorporate every measure – technical andotherwise - necessary to deal with any and allthe environmental problems that might ariseduring the life of a mine through to itseventual closure and reclamation of the site.

Across Africa, these activities are beingrepeated by many players working to harvestthe natural resources that lie deep, and not sodeep, in Africa’s rich soil.

Outsourcing key open cast needsOpen cast mine operators across South Africarely heavily on the contract mining services ofmajor players such as Eqstra, which providesoutsourced mining services as well as planthire and fleet services to players such asPlatmin, Rio Tinto, Tharisa Minerals and TotalCoal. Mining services range from drilling,blasting, loading, hauling and minerehabilitation, and plant hire covers all heavyearth-moving equipment. Such relationshipsare essential for the operators to achieveviable results, by reducing the capitalexpenditure needed to get an operation offthe ground. At the same time, risk remainsfirmly in the lap of the operators during theselong-term associations.

In southern Africa, Eqstra has one of thelargest hire fleets of plant and equipment foropen cast operators with clients chieflymoving chrome, coal, nickel and platinum inMozambique, Namibia and South Africa. Thiscapability was enhanced a few years ago withthe merger of Eqstra with MCC Plant Hire andHyper Plant Hire (now MCC Eqstra), deliveringservices across much of southern Africa.

Over the past five years, conditions in thecontract mining sector addressing open castoperators have fluctuated, having beenrelatively flat in the first years of that period,when contract pricing was hotly competitivedue to many smaller operators vying foropportunities requiring small-scaleequipment. The situation was not helped with

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Mining Africa’smineral-rich soilThe continent’s open pit mines offer access to a wide range ofvaluable commodities

Open cast mine operators rely on the

services of players such asEqstra, which provides

outsourced miningservices as well as plant

hire and fleet options



falling commodity prices, such as platinum,which saw some operators closing up shop asextraction costs outstripped profits.

For Eqstra, its contract mining and plantrental activities in the open cast sector haveseen several operations active across theregion in recent years, some more profitablethan others. Some examples from Eqstra’sportfolio give a flavour of what typicaloutsourcing services mining operators drawon to keep their pits going. In Northam, SA, forexample, operator Platmin at the PilanesbergPlatinum mine has only used Eqstra’s load andhaul services; ‘only’ is relative terminologyconsidering the company moved some1,250,000 cubic metres of substrate a monthat the height of its operations there. It hadpreviously also delivered reefing, drilling andblasting services to Platmin but these werecurtailed at the start of 2012. In Machadodorpin Mpumalanga, the company has providedmine planning, drilling, blasting, loading andhauling services for Nkomati Nickel, theARM/Norilsk JV, moving nearly the samevolumes as in Northam. And at the Benga CoalMine in Tete, Mozambique, Eqstra has beensupporting Rio Tinto with planning, reefing,drilling, blasting, load and haul servicesinvolving the movement of 1,900,000 cubicmetres of substrate.

Another player providing outsourcedservices to major mine operators in Africa andother parts of the world is the Aveng Group.It’s a player active in the gold sector whereone of its flagship projects has, untilDecember 2013, been in support of SAG(Anglo Gold Ashanti) at the, Siguiri Gold Minelocated in the Siguiri District in the east ofGuinea some 100km from the Mali border.Services provided by Aveng Moolmans 365days of the year included: blast-hole drillingand blasting, load and haul of waste and ore,re-handling of ore at the crusher in a blend ofSaprolites and Laterites, and dewatering ofthe pits.

2015 Indaba, Cape TownAn article on mining in this issue of AfricanReview would be remiss if it failed to makemention of February’s ‘2015 Investing inAfrican Mining Indaba’ in Cape Town, whichsaw leading players from the industry acrossthe world gather to understand the currentmining opportunities – open cast andotherwise - in the region in the context ofcurrent economic, geopolitical and socialissues.

Commenting in the run-up to the event onhow the commodities cycle has not yetbottomed out, Michael Rawlinson, global co-head mining & metals at Barclays, said thatwhile the drop in global oil prices has helpedmining companies by reducing their

operating costs, the uncertainty it has injectedinto the marketplace may slow a recovery inthe commodity cycle. He did go on to suggestthat gold is the most likely commodity tobenefit in 2015, not only from higher marginsbut also because of its role as a ‘safe haven intimes of political and market uncertainty’.

Of mining in South Africa specifically, Macroanalyst at Barclays Africa, Miyelani Maluleke,trying to be optimistic in an honest, thoughgloomy, commentary, said that while ‘SouthAfrican mining is facing another challengingyear’, there is an opportunity for miningcompanies, labour forces and government topull together and help the industry getthrough ‘the difficult times ahead’. And so they

should, considering the sector employs over400,000 people across SA. EchoingRawlinson’s commodity comments, however,Maluleke warned, ‘One of the majorchallenges for this year is going to be thesofter commodity price environment’. Sheunderpinned this saying coal prices havefallen 27% since the start of 2014, iron oreprices by 54% and platinum prices by 8%, withthe potential for further slippage. But she didsprinkle a positive note on the improvinglabour situation since last year’s strike andchaos in the platinum industry, with the SAGovernment seemingly more interested inresolving disputes and restoring stability.

All that glitters is not – just - gold. �

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AgricultureThe 4th generation of Valtra’s T Series has beendesigned to be easy and inexpensive to maintain forboth owners and service technicians. Valtra field service manager Jyrki Lampinen said,“We focused on serviceability using 3D imagesbefore the first prototype was evenmanufactured. Serviceability was a designpriority from the start.”

Special attention has been paidto easy everyday use andmaintenance. For example, thefuel and AdBlue tanks can befilled up easily at chest levelwhen standing beside thetractor. The radiator packagealso opens easily for cleaning.The hydraulic oil level may bechecked through a sight glass in theside of the tank each time the driver climbs the stepsinto the cab. The transmission oil level may also be checked through a

sight glass at the rear of the tractor. The dipstickfor checking engine oil is located by the steps to

the cab and easily reached.“Other less regular maintenance jobs are also

simple: All grease points are easily accessiblethough some still require climbing under the

tractor. The battery is service-free. Theengine air filter can be changed while

standing beside the tractor, and the cabair filter can be changed by standing onthe steps. Topping up engine oil, coolantand windshield washer fluid is also veryeasy,” Lampinen said.

Routine servicing by professionalsensures that the tractor is available when

needed while also retaining the tractor’s resale value.This routine servicing, including adjusting engine valves, can

now be performed more quickly than ever. Other professionalservicing including changing the urea filter, has also been designed tobe quick and easy, saving the customer both time and money.

The newValtra T Series


Easy to service and easy to use

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SOLUTIONS

Trelleborg is committed to reducing its owncarbon footprint and those of its customers, andit is investing considerable resources to do so.Trelleborg Wheel Systems undertakes intensiveresearch and development work together withthe main tractor original equipmentmanufacturers, prompting sustainabilityconsultants such as PE International to createsolutions that make a difference. TM Blue tires help farmers boost theirproductivity and at the same time reduce theirenvironmental footprint. “Cultivation accountsfor more than 50 per cent of the carbon footprintin the production of wheat and other cereals,and is therefore an important focal area as bothconsumers and farmers look at ways to improvesustainability,” said Lorenzo Ciferri, marketingdirector of agricultural and forestry tires withinTrelleborg Wheel Systems.TM Blue agricultural tires till the soil in a gentlemanner through low compaction, which allowsthe soil to return to its original state, resultingin lower plant loss and higher crop yields. Thiscontributes to a six per cent reduction in the

carbon footprint compared with using otherpremium-brand tires. Six per cent may notsound like a huge amount, but it adds up. Forexample, the TM1000 HP BlueTire tires sold in2013 will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 13,700tons over the life of the tire. This is equivalentto the CO2 emissions from about 2,884 personalvehicles in the course of a year. The wide footprint area, up to 13 per cent widerthan the market average, gives better flotationcharacteristics by distributing the load evenlyacross the footprint. The excellent tractioncapability of the TM Blue tires reduces slippage,which in turn reduces work time and energydissipation, resulting in lower fuel consumption.In just one week of tilling, the tires can providefuel consumption savings of 45 to 75 litres - andthat adds up to cost savings for farmers as well.In addition to the actual use of agricultural tires,Trelleborg is studying other aspects in the lifecycle of tires, including raw materials,production, distribution and recycling.In its Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), the bulk of thecarbon footprint of Trelleborg Wheel Systems -

60 per cent - can be attributed to raw materials(excluding the LCA’s “use phase”). “We areimproving the raw material phase through theeco-design of tires, selecting the right suppliersand materials,” Ciferri said. In the production process, which accounts for30 per cent of the carbon footprint, Trelleborgis analysing each step to see how it can be moreenvironmentally-friendly. Water recycling,projects to reduce energy consumption, usingrenewable sources of energy and eliminatingwaste are some of the solutions. Less than threepercent of waste material goes to landfill sites,and environmentally-friendly extender oils areused throughout the production process toprevent the risk of environmental contamination.The LCA shows that distribution accounts forjust three to five percent of the carbon footprint,but Trelleborg is addressing this area as well bymanufacturing closer to its main markets, toreduce CO2 emissions from deliveries. Withregard to the end of an agricultural tire’s lifecycle, Trelleborg estimates an average of 40 to45 per cent of tire materials are recycled.

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Roadbuilding

SprayJet technology from Vögele has provedits value for many years and is used forpavement rehabilitation and construction inmany markets around the world. The newSprayJet features a large array of impressiveinnovations. One feature of fundamentalimportance is that operation of the spraymodule has been integrated into the ErgoPlus3 operating concept. The module is designedas a completely self-contained functional unit.This modular design makes the new Super1800-3i SprayJet simple to service and allowsit to be used both as a spray paver and as aconventional asphalt paver. The paver has amaximum spray width of 6m. As a conventionalpaver without spray function it can pave widthsof up to nine metres.

The Super SprayJet’s featuresRehabilitating roads by replacing the surfacecourse is a highly cost-effective and eco-friendly process, and very popular in numerouscountries. Vögele now present a cutting-edgeconcept that is not only ideal for paving thinlayers hot

on spray seal or tack coat but also highlyinteresting for many non-specialised roadbuilding companies. The newly developedVögele SprayJet module is an economicaland clean alternative wherever emulsion issprayed before paving with asphalt.

The new spray module features severalinnovations. The insulated emulsion tank, forinstance, now has a capacity of 2,100 litresand the integrated electric heating (2x7kW)ensures that the emulsion is reliablymaintained at the ideal temperature forspraying. What's more, a heated emulsionpump circulates the bitumen emulsion inthe tank, thus ensuring that it ispermanently homogenized. An additionalfiller port for emulsion on the left-hand sideof the Dash 3 spray module makes forgreater flexibility when refilling. And last butnot least, all the main service points arereadily accessible behind large service

panels, even with the spray moduleinstalled, much to the delight of every user.

The Super 1800-3i SprayJet is equippedwith five spray bars. The front spray bar hassix spray nozzles and is located between themachine’s crawler tracks right behind thepush-rollers. An articulated spray barinstalled on each side of the paver comeswith seven nozzles per side. Finally, a shortspray bar with two nozzles is provided rightbehind each crawler track. This arrangementof the spray bars allows full coverage of theexisting surface with emulsion, even whenthe pave width varies. The rate of spread canbe selected accurately within the range of0.3 and 1.6kg/m².

The SprayJet nozzles do not spray theemulsion continuously, but operate insteadin pulsed mode. The frequency of the spraypulses is adjusted automatically as afunction of the selected rate of spread, pavespeed and pave width. As a result, completecoverage of the existing surface with auniform film of emulsion is achieved,without any overlaps. Emulsion is applied atan exceedingly low spray pressure of nomore than three bar. In combination withthe high-quality spray nozzles, this allowsthe emulsion to be sprayed cleanly andwithout burdening the environment.

It goes without saying that the new spraypaver also includes all the features of the

Dash 3 generation. The Vögele EcoPluspackage, for instance, significantly reducesboth fuel consumption and noise levels. TheAutoSet Plus functions ensure quick and saferelocation of the paver on site and make itpossible to store individual, frequentlyrecurring paving programmes. Even the bestmachine with the most advancedtechnology can only really show itsstrengths if it can be operated easily and asintuitively as possible. At the same time, itmust offer its users a safe and ergonomicworkplace. That is why the new ErgoPlus 3operating concept focuses on the operatorand user-friendliness.

Simple to service, easy to use: Vögele's Super 1800-3I SprayJet

Whether it is used as a classical upper mid-rangepaver or as a special machine for specific tasks, themodular machine concept of the Super 1800-3iSprayJet allows it to be used flexibly for a variety ofapplications

All the settings required for replenishing, circulatingand heating the emulsion can be entered andmonitored directly via the touchscreen

One feature of fundamental importance is thatoperation of the spray module has been integrated intothe ErgoPlus 3 operating concept



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ToolsRotary burrs for DormerPramet programmeDormer Pramet has added a range of carbide rotary burrs to enhance itssupport tools program for general machining processes.

It is the first time that burrs will be available under the Dormerproduct brand, with a comprehensive assortment of designs and shapesto choose from, including ball nosed cylinder, pointed tree, oval, flame,60° and 90° countersinks, cones and inverted cones varieties.

The introduction of the burrs is part of a wider product initiative byDormer Pramet – the first since Dormer and Pramet merged in 2014.

Dormer’s wide selection of burrs provides numerous options tomachine a range of materials, including hardened steel, non-ferrousmaterials and plastics.

Its combination of carbide head and steel shank (above 6mm)provides an ideal mix of rigidity and strength. This feature reducesvibrations, resulting in a consistent and secure performance, as well asan improved tool life.

A double cut design on Dormer’s burrs improves ease of control,increases metal removal rate and breaks swarf into manageable pieces.

Also, the ball end geometry incorporates skip flute grinding whichimproves cutting action closer to the centre, reducing the chance ofswarf congestion and increases strength.

Alternatively, the aluminium cut option makes it the first choice fornon-ferrous materials and plastics. The high helix and rake angle offerslarge flute volume for rapid material removal rates.

Dormer’s burrs are available with TiAlN coating to increase tool life indifficult conditions and help to resist ‘built-up edge,’ which is commonfor cutting tools with small flute volumes.

Dormer Pramet’s new range of carbide rotary burrs



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Electrical

Anew range of small GRP cabinets from Intertec providesinstallers with increased flexibility for protecting outdoor

equipment. The new Minicab housings combine a relatively highcontainment capacity with convenient pipe stand or wall mounting,and feature a flat full-size hinged door for quick and easy access. Theyare designed to help customers simplify the layout, installation andmaintenance of outdoor equipment without having to recourse tolarge footprint free-standing cabinets.

Minicabs are especially suitable for protecting smaller-scale field-based installations such as electrical, analytical or safety equipmentagainst the effects of weather and unauthorised access. Their GRPconstruction also makes them ideal for long-life applications in harshclimates, and in plants handling chemicals and petrochemicals.

Intertec is initially launching the Minicab 44 model, which has acapacity of approximately 44 litres and measures just 506 x 356 x 245mm (HxWxD); larger versions will follow. This is the smallest cabinet-style housing that Intertec has produced to date – other products in

this size range comprise two-part enclosures that split open foraccess.

‘Mini’ cabinets for outdoor installers

AJ Power manufactures dieselgenerating sets and associatedequipment in the range 10-3350kVA,(610-25,000kgs) in the UnitedKingdom. The products are used asa primary source of electrical poweror as a standby to a utility. They areavailable in open or soundattenuated formats with acomprehensive range of optionalequipment including digitalautomatic transfer switches andautomatic synchronisationsystems. Increasinglymachines are being suppliedwith “high end” options andfacilities for remote control,communication and operation.

Big power in a small package2015 has seen the launch of thecompany's newly extended 3 Seriesrange, previously topping off at22kVA. The new models are part ofour ongoing competitiveimprovements programme andextend the 3 Series to 66kVA. Wehave introduced a new canopy and

base frame in the 33-66 range to augment the existing product. Theengineer’s at AJ Power have focused on the overall performance,

serviceability and durability of theproduct to create a compactsolution.

The footprint of thegenerating set and the canopyvolume has been reduced,resulting in cost reductions andincreased shipping density. Thishas been achieved by movingthe control panel and circuitbreaker to the side. The newcanopy is a stretched version ofour popular ‘QF’ canopy with gasspring assisted side doors asstandard and some uniquepunching to give it a moderndesign.

The new models are poweredby reliable AGCO Power andPerkins engines and come witha limited range of additionaloptions - perfect for the lowoption markets. They alsodeliver excellent sound noise

levels of under 79dBA at 100 percent load at one metre.

Intertec’s new Minicab housings are ideal for protecting small installations ofelectrical, analytical or safety equipment against unauthorised access and theeffects of weather

2015 has seen the launch of the company's newly extended 3Series range, previously topping off at 22kVA


Diesel sets generating elelectrical power worldwide


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Agriculture

The world is demanding more from farms.According to the Food and Agriculture

Organization of the United Nations (FAO),by 2050 the world needs to produce 60 percent more food to feed a population that isexpected to rise above nine billion.

“This evolution represents tremendouschallenges and opportunities for the MiddleEast and Africa, which is the world’s mostdeveloping market for the agriculturalbusiness,” said Marco Raimondo, Case IH’snew business director for Africa and theMiddle East. This recent appointment is partof the undergoing evolution of the brandthat follows the creation of parent companyCNH Industrial NV in September 2013.Stepping up from his previous positions ofmarketing director for Africa and the MiddleEast and then Sales Responsible for East andCentral Africa, Raimondo brings to the newrole front-line experience and deepunderstanding of the region.

“The pursuit of higher productivity andthe slow but steady transition fromsubsistence farming to diversifiedagriculture are driving the growth of theagricultural equipment sector in our region,as confirmed by the positive results weachieved in 2014," adds Raimondo.

Since its foundation in 1842 in Racine(USA), Case IH has been at the forefront ofthe mechanization process and a keycontributor to the transformation of

agriculture, gaining a worldwide leadershipin the agricultural equipment industry.

“Case IH has very strong positions in SouthAfrica and in other countries such as Algeria,Kenya, Mozambique and Zimbabwe,“ hepoints out. “We are also achieving importantresults in the Middle East where we havealready leading positions in the United ArabEmirates and where we are committed tofurther expand our presence in the nearfuture.”

Equipment solutions for farms of all sizesSpeaking about the company’s future planswithin the region, Raimondo observed, “Weintend to further strengthen our company’sposition as a full liner of agriculturalequipment with new product launches in2015.”

Case IH is constantly investing in farmingtechnologies and is able to provide acomplete line of agricultural equipment tomeet the demands of the highly diversifiedcustomer base in Africa and the Middle East.

“On the tractors side, units below 100horsepower still represent the mostimportant segment in terms of volumes butthere are growing trends for big tractors too,”says Raimondo.

Case IH commercializes a wide offering oftractors from 55 to 608 hp, starting from theentry level JXT, JX Straddle and Farmall JXSeries. These all-purpose tractors perfectly

match the renowned Case IH quality withthe robustness and the ease of maintenanceneeded by small farmers. The company hasalso a long-established reputation forpowerful, high-performance tractors, whichinclude the flagship Steiger and theMagnum Series, recently awarded “Tractor ofthe Year 2015”.

Case IH Axial-Flow combines have earneda leading position in the rotary combineharvester market. “In countries demandingfor highly productive combines, as in SouthAfrica, more than 30% of combines sold in2014 were represented by Case IH. We playan important role wherever large-scale andcorporate farms are present, as in Senegal,Sudan, Ethiopia and Sierra Leone,” explainedRaimondo.

The company complements its offeringwith a complete line of balers, tillage andseeding equipment, hay and foragemachinery, sprayers, precision farmingtechnologies as well as specialised machinessuch as cotton pickers and the industry-leading Austoft 8000 Series sugarcaneharvesters.

“Case IH sugarcane harvesters are verypopular in the sugar and ethanol industriesin Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Sudanand Mauritius, as are its cotton pickers in theSudanese market,” he said. ”In thesesegments, we can offer product solutions asno other company.”

Case IH’s Red Power drives farm growth

The JX95 Straddle mounttractor by Case IH


The track version of the flagshipCase IH Axial Flow combine

harvester during harvesting andunloading operations


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A key differentiator for Longi-Multotec in the marketplace is havinghighly skilled and experienced experts on hand. Willem Slabbert,process and applications engineer at Multotec, said, “It is important towork with an original equipment manufacturer that understands thesystem parameters and is able to see past the one-size-fits-all optionthat has been the tendency in the past,”

An example of this expertise in action is the introduction of thelatest developments in air-cooled overbelt magnets to the Africanmining industry. Multotec’s new range of standard range Longi-Multotec air cooled overbelt magnets is capable of operating in anambient temperature of up to 45°C.

“However, in specific instances where a more customised approachis called for, Multotec can size the correct magnet from its range offorced cooled magnets,” Slabbert pointed out.

The standard range conforms to the standard conveyor widths usedin the African mining industry with international standard widths alsoavailable. There are four models available for each conveyor width.While the conveyor belt dimensions remain the same for all thesemodel variants, the difference lies in the coil height, which can beraised in order to increase the strength of the magnet.

“Depending on the process parameters, we will decide which one ofthe four model variants is the most applicable. “This gives Multotec

the necessary flexibility to be able to carry out custom selections forspecific applications, which depends on the tramp metal that needs tobe removed,” Slabbert explained.

The Longi-Multotec air-cooled overbelt magnets represent a stepchange in this critical technology. They incorporate a split coil design,whereby heat is dissipated over ten different surfaces compared toconventional technology’s six surfaces, making this cooling methodfar more efficient in terms of the overall system. “We are now able tooffer this innovative technology to the African mining industrythrough our agreement with Longi,” Slabbert said.

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