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OCTOBER 2015

POWERFUL KOBELCO EXCAVATORS AVAILABLE IN

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MARKET WELCOMES TTAF KOBELCO DISTRIBUTORSHIP 2

XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS SOUTH AFRICA OPENS THE LARGEST PUMP RENTAL HUB IN AFRICA 5

LOOKING BACK AT BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA 2015 6

SDLG INTRODUCES BACKHOE LOADER TO AFRICA 8

FLYING THE KAESER FLAG 9

CONMESA AT BAUMA 9

EQSTRA HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO DISTRIBUTE LINK-BELT CRANES 10

FOTON LOVOL WHEEL LOADERS 12

EQSTRA ADDS THE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, POWERFUL KOBELCO EXCAVATORS TO ITS BEST-IN-CLASS RANGE 14

BARLOWORLD EQUIPMENT AT BAUMA CONEXPO FOR THE FIRST TIME 15

BUILDING CONFIDENCE FALLS BELOW 50 16

PORT ELIZABETH REGION PRESIDENTS AND F RED ENGLER GOLF DAY 18

BELL IS BULLISH ABOUT THE IMPACT OF BAUMA CONEXPO 20

ATTAINMENT OF ISO 9001 UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO OVERALL QUALITY 22

HPE IMPRESSED WITH CALIBRE OF VISITORS 23

CONSTRUCTION PLAYERS PLAY CRITICAL ROLE IN SOLVING INFRASTRUCTURE PROBLEMS 24

RATE GUIDE 25

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CPHAMAGAZINE

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October 2015 – 2

The world’s most fuel-efficient excavator, the KOBELCO Hydraulic Excavator, ranging in operating weights up to 85 tons, is now available in South Africa through the newly authorised distributor, Toyota Tsusho Africa, (“TTAF”).

TTAF commenced sales of KOBELCO Hydraulic Excavators in South Africa at the beginning of September 2015, with the official launch taking place at the 2015 Bauma Conexpo Africa in Johannesburg.

Partnering with Eqstra Heavy Equipment, (“EHE”), a division of Eqstra Industrial Equipment (”EIE”), to distribute and service Kobelco excavators in South Africa, TTAF is initially concentrating on the more popular sized machines. These include the 21 ton (SK210LC-8), 26 ton (SK260LC-8) and 35 ton (SK350LC-8) models.

The KOBELCO range, known in the industry as KOBELCO Blue excavators, feature exceptional fuel efficiency, powerful performance, an ultra-comfortable cabin, outstanding durability and easy maintenance. This is combined with an environmentally friendly operation from reduced CO2 emissions and low machine noise and vibration levels.

TTAF, as the appointed distributor for KOBELCO excavators, is responsible for the import of the equipment and spares, while EHE, with the backing of TTAF, is responsible for sales and service of the KOBELCO equipment. Together with EHE, TTAF and KOBELCO are committed to fully support KOBELCO users.

TTAF DISTRIBUTORSHIP WELCOMED BY LOCAL USERSThe outstanding performance of KOBELCO machines is widely

known to the local market, with the machines having been available in South Africa in the past through a previous distributorship. The TTAF distributorship has therefore been welcomed throughout the industry, with visitors to the 2015 Bauma Conexpo Africa expressing a greater

than expected positive reaction. Comments such as “why did it take you so long”, “you should have done it long ago” and “I have had my Kobelco excavator for more than 15 years and it is still going strong with no major breakdowns; it is my most reliable machine to date” were testimony to the eagerness of the market for KOBELCO machines.

With the robustness and durability of KOBELCO machines making them ideal for the wider African market, Kobelco, through TTAF, selected to position itself in South Africa, not only because it is the leading market on the continent, but also as a springboard to expand into Southern Africa. Furthermore, signing the distributorship in the current depressed economy positions KOBELCO well, not only to be ready for the economic upturn, but also to benefit from the tremendous economic growth potential it sees in the African market.

PARTNERSHIP BASED ON STRONG RELATIONSHIPSThe partnership between KOBELCO, TTAF and EHE is based

on strong, established ties between these three major players in the industry.

Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC), a parent company of TTAF has already enjoyed a collaboration agreement in China with KOBELCO, covering the sales and production of excavators – a collaboration that has been particularly successful with more than 5,000 units being sold per year, despite the difficult economic conditions.

Selecting EHE to partner in launching KOBELCO in South Africa was also a logical decision for TTAF, given the longevity of the relationship it has enjoyed with EQSTRA in the industrial equipment market, in particular through the highly regarded Toyota Forklift range. This sound relationship is combined with the proven, long-term stability of Eqstra as a leading supplier of distribution, leasing, rental and

MARKET WELCOMES TTAF KOBELCO DISTRIBUTORSHIP

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October 2015 – 3

value-added services for industrial, materials handling and agricultural equipment in South Africa and various other African countries.

KOBELCOWith its roots dating back to 1930, Japanese manufacturer,

KOBELCO Construction Machinery, produces a full range of crawler excavators for the construction, landscape, rental, aggregate, road building, material handling, site preparation, recycling and ancillary markets. It currently enjoys a 20% market share in Japan and, as a result of its strong and reliable product line-up.

The KOBELCO excavators are not new to the South African market as it has been sold under the New Holland construction machinery name, therefor the decision to introduce the KOBELCO Hydraulic Excavators into the African market is to service the gap in the market created by the termination of KOBELCO’s global alliance with Case New Holland and the tremendous economic growth potential KOBELCO sees in the African market.

STATE-OF-THE-ART PRODUCTIONAll the KOBELCO excavators available to the South African market

will be manufactured in Japan, to the world-renowned Japanese quality standards, with the heavy excavators, 7 tons and up, produced in the KOBELCO Hiroshima factory. This factory, one of the newest and most advanced factories in the world, highlights KOBELCO’s commitment to the health and safety of its people and to the environment. For example, only the highest standards of dust control are applied, resulting in a dust-free, clean environment.

The mini excavator factory, based in Ogaki Japan, boasts the same high standards of products, as do KOBELCO’s other factories in China, Thailand and India.

PIONEERING THE INDUSTRYAs a pioneer in the excavator industry, and a division of Kobe Steel,

Ltd., KOBELCO developed the first electric shovel in 1930, which was also the first piece of construction machinery to be manufactured in

Japan. Since then, KOBELCO’s future has been shaped by the same indomitable spirit, developing many innovative construction machinery products that have changed the face of the industry.

KOBELCO continues to serve its clients as a full-service company specializing in construction machinery. KOBELCO is committed to providing the highest-quality products and excellent service that its customers have come to expect from KOBELCO, with closer ties than ever before to dealers and customers throughout the world.

The company’s business approach places priority on the users of its machines who are in the field. By listening carefully to its customers to identify their requirements of the machines they use, and by continuously scanning the global industry to anticipate emerging trends, KOBELCO is able to proactively and accurately meet the current and future needs of its users.

Customer satisfaction is its primary mandate and KOBELCO builds on its many years of experience in the construction machinery field to enrich its customer-focused approach, which is based on the three key KOBELCO words - simplicity, speed and openness.

TOYOTA TSUSHO CORPORATIONA Toyota Group Company, TTC has been committed to the

development of the South African economy and industrial sector for more than 50 years – a contribution which its plans to accelerate through the Japanese-quality range of KOBELCO Hydraulic Excavators.

Actively embracing the four-tier philosophy system of its shareholders, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, as its business foundation, TTAF’s business philosophy is strategically integrated with the four pillars of the balanced scorecard - Learning & Growth, Business Process, Customer and Financials. TTAF uses these as a fundamental business tool in its PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle activities, to drive its business strategy, strengthen its commitment to its business values of People, Passion and Performance and achieve its people, business process, customer and financial milestones for 2015, 2020 and beyond.

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October 2015 – 5

XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS SOUTH AFRICA OPENS THE LARGEST PUMP RENTAL HUB IN AFRICAForever the industry trailblazer; Xylem South Africa opened its new pump rental hub, the largest of its kind on the African continent, in Kempton Park, Johannesburg on 1 October 2015.

The expert team at Xylem South Africa; a part of the global water solutions behemoth, Xylem Inc.; has been hard at work over the past few months in preparation for the opening of its new rental hub premises in Gauteng. This new purpose-built facility opened its doors on the 1st of October – expanding Xylem’s global investment into emerging markets and augmented rental development into Africa. The rental hub offers customers ease of access and greater affordability to world-class pump rental solutions within a centralised hub.

In recent few years Xylem South Africa has positioned itself as the go-to company for pumping solutions.,operating within the entire water cycle and is deeply entrenched as a trusted name in the mining; construction; municipal; agricultural; marine; disaster relief and residential spheres.

The company has greatly expanded its regional footprint with branches currently servicing clients in Gauteng; North-West; Western Cape; Limpopo; Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga. With this strong national presence; the team at Xylem South Africa in conjunction with its global parent company, decided to invest into the expansion of Xylem’s rental service offering in Sub-Saharan Africa.

“We saw a greater need for tailor-made rental solutions developing in South Africa and its neighbouring countries,” explains Dirk Bekker, Rental Manager at Xylem South Africa. “There are many benefits to rental solutions. Clients can focus on core business; they can scale up your their fleet; clients pay only for the equipment and services they need to minimise operating costs; Xylem designs; builds; tests and rents it own equipment – we’ll always select and apply the right solution for our clients’ needs. Renting can assist clients in reducing capital expenditure while still retaining access to top of the range; word-leading pump brands,” he adds.

The hub operates nationally through Xylem’s regional depots and delivery and transport options to other areas can be discussed. Flexibility and adaptability is key with the Rental Hub – the knowledgeable and experienced technical specialists at Xylem’s rental hub will be able to put together hands-on solutions for customers – while backing it up with solid technical advice and comprehensive maintenance strategies.

“This will ultimately result in less down-time and higher productivity for clients. Coupled with the costs saved on initial capital layout on pumps or related systems – the sky is the limit for our customers. We place great value on providing the best solutions for businesses that place their trust in us,” Bekker explains.

With the rental hub ready to service both Southern Africa and the wider African continent, with bespoke pump rental solutions – Xylem’s commitment to expansion into emerging markets is underscored. Water as a scarce resource – both in operations and for consumption is of particular concern in Africa. Xylem is set to assist in addressing this concern through its constant technical developments and through investment into its areas of operation.

For more information on Xylem South Africa’s Rental Hub contact 0861 7867 4473 PUMPHIRE

ABOUT XYLEMXylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling

customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings. The company does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding local solutions to the world's most challenging water and wastewater problems. Xylem is headquartered in Rye Brook, New York, with 2014 revenues of $3.9 billion and approximately 12,500 employees worldwide. Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the last three years for advancing sustainable business practices and solutions worldwide.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all - that which occurs in nature.

For more information, please visit www.xylem.com. Heinrich Louw, Marketing ManagerPhone: +27 11 966 9311 Email: [email protected]

Xylem SA MD, Pierre Fourie

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October 2015 – 6

Accent was on quality • Significant increase in professional attendees from

Southern Africa• 616 exhibitors from 42 countries

The second edition of the Bauma Conexpo Exhibition closed its gates on what all agreed had been a highly successful four days. Four days at the Johannesburg Expo Centre that had definitely established the show as the most important event for the sector in Africa.by far.

Over the next few pages , “The CPHA Magazine” will look back at Bauma Conexpo 2015 with words and pictures. 14,300 visitors from 75 countries attended the second edition of the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles. 13 percent of the visitors came from outside of South Africa with a significant increase in percentage from sub- Saharan Africa. The top five visiting countries from Africa besides the host country were (in this

order): Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique and Botswana. In addition, for the first time there were delegations from Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria and Zambia.

Stefan Rummel, Managing Director of Messe München, expressed his satisfaction: “We have achieved our goal of welcoming more and higher-quality visitors from the sub-Saharan region. BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA has now without doubt established itself as a platform for the industry that brings together African and international companies.” Megan Tanel, Vice President for Exhibitions at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), agrees: “Africa continues to be an important market for our North American equipment manufacturers. BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA is the event to not only enter into the market but also to engage with existing customers.”

In total 616 exhibitors from 42 countries showcased their new products and innovations for the African market on 68,000 square meters of exhibition space. The top ten exhibiting countries were (in this order): South Africa, China, Germany, Italy, the UK, India, the US, France, Turkey and Spain.

Despite the economic climate, the exhibitors made special mention of the quality of the visitors at this year’s BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA. Stephen Jones, Marketing Director at Bell Equipment, was satisfied: “The quality of the visitors has been really good – there were proper buyers.” John Beukes, Managing Director at ITR South Africa, was also very positive: “Here at BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA the quality of visitors, the seriousness is a lot more intense compared to other shows. It’s a great mix of local visitors and neighboring countries. We had really serious people from the sub-Saharan region.”

For the mining sector BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA was once again the most suitable show, as Pierre Roche, Sales Manager at AARD, confirmed: “BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA definitely is the right platform for the mining sector in Africa. We have seen our major clients but also new customers. We had visitors from countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe or Botswana. The sub-Saharan region was definitely well represented.”

Rocco Lehmann, General Manager at Ammann, summed up the mood: “BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA is the most important show in Africa. You have to be at BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA – it’s a must.”

The BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA FORUM, introduced for the first time, hosted a number of top speakers that presented on various topics featuring construction and investment projects in Africa

Bauma Conexpo CEO Elaine Crewe told “The CPHA Magazine”: “BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA has once again proven that it is the premier trade fair for the mining and construction machinery sector and was able to provide a platform for both local and international industry heavyweights to meet, connect, expand.”

The next BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA will take place in 2018 in Johannesburg.

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October 2015 – 8

SDLG INTRODUCES BACKHOE LOADER TO AFRICAShandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co. (known as Lingong) exhibited its range of SDLG machines at this year’s Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015. Exhibiting alongside the brand’s South African dealer, Babcock International Group, the excellent-value and highly efficient SDLG B877 backhoe loader, made its debut in Africa.

The SDLG B877 backhoe loaderUseful for working across multiple job sites, the SDLG B877 backhoe

loader is already hugely popular in the Middle East since it was launched at the end of 2014. Now available in Africa, SDLG expects the backhoe loader to appeal to many business throughout the region.

“With reliability and performance at its core, the versatile B877 is packed with features to give owners a fully loaded machine at great value, with capabilities needed for a wide variety of projects,” said Stefan Bach, SDLG business manager for Africa. “Backhoe loaders appeal to many businesses, particularly smaller companies making their first equipment purchase, and the African market for backhoe loaders is one of the largest outside of America and Europe. We’re excited to launch the new machine at this year’s Bauma Conexpo.”

The B877 is designed for all-day operation. Its robust frame and components ensure it can withstand the rigors of demanding job sites, while the operator’s cab provides excellent visibility to ensure job site safety. Featuring a suspension seat, air conditioning as standard, and opening rear windows, the operator cab is designed to maintain operator comfort.

The machine’s powerful turbo-charged 70 kW engine is low on emissions and high on fuel economy and provides a torque reserve of 40%. With its hydraulic torque converter and synchronized four-speed transmission, the B877 can reach speeds of up to 40 km/h.

The B877 comes with both a special front-steering drive axle, which can be disengaged with a switch for greater efficiency at high speeds, and a rigid drive axle with closed wet brake and an electronic differential lock, for better traction in dangerous conditions. The machine’s 55 degree turning radius also ensures excellent maneuverability at congested and tight job sites.

A three-pump, four-valve hydraulic loop is designed to ensure that lifting and steering operations can occur seamlessly and simultaneously. Plus the machine’s hydraulic elements are centrally arranged for easy maintenance and service, while auxiliary hydraulics can be added easily.

To offer even greater versatility, the B877 can be equipped with a variety of attachments and tools to handle an even more diverse range of tasks, including a multi-purpose front bucket as standard

October 2015 – 9

It’s positive feedback about Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015 from members of CONMESA - the Construction and Mining Equipment Suppliers’ Association.

CONMESA, which was involved with South Africa’s first Bauma event in 2013 and participated again as the principal supporter of Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015, represents many leading brands in the industry – many of which were showcased at this prestigious international event.

“We were impressed with the high standard of exhibits this year and the enormous effort the organisers and exhibiting companies put into making the show a great success,” says Stefan Otto, CONMESA’s chairman. “Apart from interesting equipment displays and demonstrations, special attractions included HPE Africa’s paintball course, Caterpillar’s virtual reality experience and the Pitts Special aerobatics team, sponsored by Torre Lifting Solutions.

“Exhibitors were impressed with the availability of vast open outside space to display and operate large machines and high strength floors inside various halls to accommodate extremely heavy equipment.”

Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015 provided the forum for over 600 companies to display and demonstrate a wide range of equipment, including construction, building material and mining machinery, as well as construction vehicles.

This year’s event attracted visitors from over 75 countries, including key players from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria.

CONMESA members which exhibited at Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015 include lAmmanlBabcock Equipment/SDLGlBell EquipmentlBarloworld EquipmentlBobcatlCSE EquipmentlEqstra Industrial EquipmentlGoscor Hi-ReachlHitachilHigh Power Equipment Africa (HPE Africa)lKemach-JCBlLiuGonglMB PlantlNorth European EquipmentlSanylTorre Lifting SolutionslWirtgen and XCMG. CONMESA also had its own stand.

CONMESA AT BAUMA

FLYING THE KAESER FLAGThere was plenty of activity on the Kaeser Compressors stand at Bauma Conexpo and managing director Geoff Houlgate will definitely be back at the 2018 version of the exhibition .“Our participation at this year’s show was a great success”, he commented.

Kaeser’s core products are electric and diesel driven compressors manufactured by Kaeser Kompressoren SE in Coburg, Germany. The German

holding company remains the largest family owned company in the compressed air business.

Kaeser Compressors South Africa are great protagonists of the holding company’s credo “Built for a Lifetime”. Certainly a look at the company’s products at Bauma reinforced the view that they are tough and superbly designed with the accent on “energy efficiency and reliability”.

There is little doubt that Kaeser’s exhibit at Bauma Conexpo 2015 has left an indelible mark on the local construction equipment industry.

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The growth of the company over the last 10 years is due to customers who have shown loyalty and it seems that the simple philosophy of giving customers good service and friendly support have definitely paid off.

Kaeser core products are Electric and Diesel driven Compressors. These products are supplied to all industries and all environments around the world.

With a wide range of compressor products that start from 50 cfm (1.3 m3/min) to 1300 cfm (35 m3/min) and pressures up to 15 bar, Kaeser is confident that the largest part of the market requirements are easily satisfied.

Kaeser have proved there is alternative equipment which is superior and this, combined with competitive prices and good levels of both equipment and spares stock, will contribute to continued growth. What has surprised customers is that it is possible to deal with an International Company and experience decisions being made in a positive and innovative way and that customers are not treated as just a number.

Geoff HoulgateTel: +27 (0)11 974 5002Email: [email protected]: www.kaeser.co.za

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October 2015 – 10

As an addition to its portfolio of heavy equipment, Eqstra Industrial Equipment (“EIE”) is adding Link-Belt Cranes to its range, following the signing of an agreement giving it the distributorship rights for South Africa and some 17 other countries across Africa.

Manufactured by Link-Belt Construction Equipment, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, USA and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries (SHI) of Tokyo, Japan, Link-Belt cranes are based on a history of innovation and product quality dating back 140 years.

Known worldwide for its telescopic boom and lattice boom cranes, Link-Belt offers the construction industry one of the most diverse line-ups of cranes available. This includes rough terrain cranes (from 30 mt to 135 mt), telescopic truck cranes (from 36 mt to 120 mt), truck terrain cranes (70 mt and 85 mt), all terrain cranes (185 mt and 250 mt), lattice truck cranes (136 mt and 272 mt) and telescopic crawler cranes (from 51 mt to 100 mt).

Besides their cranes’ reliability and smooth, pinpoint hydraulic controls, Link-Belt cranes also provide a number of features that set them apart from their competition. For example, the incorporation of hydrostatic drive on their six-wheel rough terrain cranes eliminates the need for axles and provides a tighter turning radius with greater flexibility on the jobsite. The use of a six-wheel rough terrain crane also allows for lower profile

tires which reduce overall deck and transport height for ease of transport.

A modular approach to attachments make the cranes versatile, while other features of Link-Belt cranes include superior lifting capacities and site maneuverability, as well as excellent road ability and/or transportability. Link-Belt offers the largest telescopic crawler crane that can be transported with its tracks attached.

“We are exceptionally proud to add Link-Belt Cranes to our best-in-class brand offering,” comments Eqstra Heavy Equipment Managing Director, Ronald Erasmus. “Extending our range with such a globally recognized heritage brand has significantly enhanced our capability to offer heavy lift solutions optimised to our customers’ needs. This reinforces our position as a partner choice for the industrial, mining and construction sectors.”

“We believe that when you invest in a Link-Belt crane, you invest in outstanding customer support,” adds Roy Burger, Link-Belt’s International Sales Manager. “As a result, we are delighted to enter into this agreement with Eqstra Heavy Equipment, whose philosophy of building lifetime partnerships with their customers underscores our vision to be a leader in customer service and satisfaction.”

In line with its total commitment to delivering optimal product life-time value to its clients, Eqstra Heavy Equipment will provide comprehensive aftermarket parts, service, and maintenance support on the complete range of Link-Belt cranes it distributes.

EQSTRA HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO DISTRIBUTE LINK-BELT CRANES

October 2015 – 11

October 2015 – 12

PRODUCTION DRIVEN LOADERSSales of Foton Lovol wheel loaders are rapidly increasing as

word-of-mouth referrals bring potential customers to investigate the merits of a manufacturer whose machines cost nearly half the price of new big brand machines while its advanced new engines use significantly less fuel than competitor machines.

Production machines are designed to operate 24-hours per days and seven days per week in almost any type of operating conditions. For this reason they are built to be far stronger and more durable than the average construction-type loader with easy-to-reach service points that allow quicker access for field servicing.

It is precisely for this reason that high production machines traditionally command a significant cost premium over ordinary machines and puts them largely out of the reach of smaller mining, quarrying and materials handling-type applications. The entry of Foton Lovol has however changed this and has turned the market on its head.

BUILDING MOMENTUMAccording to Ernest Human, Dura Equipment Sales marketing

manager, since taking over the lucrative agency in 2012, the Du Randt Group of Companies has turned the brand into a household name within its target market. Sales have increased steadily and are gaining momentum as positive sentiments of the owners of the nearly 150 machines begin to provide proof of the machines’ abilities.

“Foton Lovol is the first Chinese manufacturer to build its machines especially for South Africa to our exact standards and specifications using the best materials and components. As a result of this commitment we invested in over R14-million worth of spares to ensure we can support the machines going forward. We also put in place infrastructure in the form of full workshop facilities at our main branches, as well as investing in people and equipment required to sell, maintain and service our machines wherever they operate within South Africa or even further afield across our borders.

“Our flagship machine, the Foton Lovol FL966-II loader accounts for most of our sales so far especially in coal mining applications where it’s standard 3,8m³ or oversized 5,5m³ bucket

size is able to make short work of coal stockpiles. Likewise the FL958-II machine has found favour among quarry operators where its rugged ability and fuel-sipping consumption makes it ideal for this type of application where low resource prices requires a low cost-of-ownership machine,” says Ernest.

MINE READY MACHINESThe reasons for

Foton Lovol’s success are easy to see. The two top of the range machines come equipped with all the necessary gear to operate on mines. This includes fall on protection (FOPS) and roll over protection (ROPS) cabs, as well as 23.5” L5 tyres that are required for durability in productive environments. Powerful Weichai engines provide more than enough power and the proven technology of the motors allows unsurpassed fuel consumption of approximately 15L per hour during production.

This represents at least a 2-3L per hour saving over most previously used engines and adds up to 72L of fuel saved over a 24-hour period of time which accounts for approximately R30 000 saved per month or R360 000 annually. This is a compelling case especially as a growing number of owners and operators are able to vouch for the quality and efficiency of the machines.

In addition the South African operation backs its products with a 3,000 hour or 24 months factory warranty and is prepared to guarantee customers that if for any reason a machine cannot be repaired within 48 hours, a replacement machine will be loaned to the operators until such time as the machine is up and running again. Yet another incentive to consider Foton Lovol is the fact that the first four services are free.

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October 2015 – 13

COMPREHENSIVE RANGEThe range of four loaders includes the Foton Lovol 920-II

loader, which is the smallest in the range and is ideal for small industrial applications, agriculture and yard work such as for hardware stores etc. It has an operating weight of 6.325 tons with a 1.8 ton rated load capacity. Probably the stand-out feature of the loader is its quick coupler, with a wide variety of attachments that include a standard 1m³ bucket, forklift, bailing arm and oil drum attachments and many more to the customer specifications. Inside the cab the operator has a host of comfort and productivity features that includes air conditioner, radio and a pilot control joystick for ease of operation.

The larger Foton Lovol FL936-II has an operating weight 10 600kg and a load capacity of 3 tons. The loader comes standard a host of features that includes dual brakes, Fitted with

a Weichai Deutz motor, industrial type L3 tyres, ROPS/FOPS cab, pilot joystick control as well as a comfortable air-conditioned cab for maximum operator productivity. It has a standard 1.8m³ bucket and is suitable for agricultural applications, as well as retail, sand works, builders suppliers, batching plants etc

The production proven Foton Lovol FL958-II & FL966-II machines are five and six ton machines respectively with operating weights of 17 400kg and 20 640kg. Both have mine specification features that include 23.5” L5 tyres to last longer in productive environments. Fitted with a Weichai engine and driven by powerful ZF4WG200 Transmissions, ROPS/FOPS cabs, dual brakes with large buckets make them ideal for quarrying and coal mining and stockpiling work. Operator productivity is a top priority and offers pilot joystick control, air conditioner and high visibility cab layout.

SUCCESSFUL INTRODUCTION“Our machines have already proven themselves in a number

of high production applications and can be found at Ubuhle Bemvelo, a contractor working at Black Wattle Colliery, Just Coal in Middleburg, Pentalin Trading and Benoni Gold and a growing number of other sites where they have racked up thousands of hours of reliable operation among them.

“With our massive investment in spares and parts we are able to ensure that all our loaders throughout southern Africa can be properly serviced and maintained. Our expanding dealer network covers all the major areas in South Africa including Gauteng, Northern Cape, North West, Kwa Zulu Natal and Cape Town, while the bustling Mpumalanga market is also serviced from nearby Gauteng.

“Foton Lovol machines fill the gap between high-end machines and the used machine market and are ideal for emerging and medium sized operations that cannot afford premium brands, but want the reassurance of a comprehensive warranty backed up by professional service support. Our machines are robust, reliable and supported,” concludes Ernest.

Dura Equipment Sales, Ernest Human, Tel: (011) 918 4760, Email: [email protected], Web: www.durasales.co.za The company has invested million of Rands in spares and parts

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Considered to be the world’s most fuel efficient excavator technology, the Kobelco range of excavators, of up to 85 tons operating weight, is now available in South Africa from Eqstra Heavy Equipment (EHE), following the signing of an authorised partnership between EHE and Toyota Tsusho Africa (Pty) Ltd (TTAF). In terms of this partnership, which brings together the strength, reliability and might of two of the major players in the South African market – Eqstra and TTAF, EHE will market the tough, reliable and high performance KOBELCO Hydraulic Excavators in South Africa, providing the full suite of sales and aftermarket support services. EHE is part of Eqstra’s Industrial Equipment Division.

TTAF is a subsidiary company of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan, a Toyota Group company, which has been committed to the development of the South African economy for more than 50 years.

“The beauty of KOBELCO Excavators is low fuel consumption with high productivity. This is combined with reduced CO2 emissions and low noise, low vibration operation. As the newly authorized distributor of KOBELCO Excavators in South Africa, we at Toyota Tsusho Africa are

very proud to introduce these productive and environmentally friendly excavators,” says Yoshitaka Shinhara, Divisional General Manager of TTAF.

“The Kobelco range is the perfect fit with our other Best-in-Class range of heavy equipment, enabling us to provide an excavator for every application,” says EHE Managing Director, Ronald Erasmus. “We are proud to be a partner in making these excavators available in South Africa, a brand that is synonomous with the highest quality, reliability and user satisfaction. Kobelco’s attention to detail in addressing all its users’ requirements goes as far as even the colouring of the machines, selecting a human-friendly blue-green, rather than the traditional intimidating bright yellow.”

Forging relationships for life with their customers, EHE, in partnership with TTAF, offers a comprehensive range of services to the industrial sector, which includes long and short term rentals, parts supply, service and maintenance contracts, sales of new and used equipment, and operator driver training.

KOBELCO Hydraulic Excavators will be unveiled at Eqstra’s stand at Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015, due to take place at Nasrec in Johannesburg from15 – 18 September.

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BARLOWORLD EQUIPMENT AT BAUMA CONEXPO FOR THE FIRST TIMEParticipating at Bauma CONEXPO Africa for the first time, southern African Cat dealer, Barloworld Equipment used the event to display a range of technology based product and service solutions.

These included MineStar™, the Cat Equipment Management Solutions Suite, the Barloworld Equipment Operator Training Academy, and a first of its kind mobile hydraulic hose van.

“Our interactive stand design drew strong interest from show delegates and enabled them to experience a range of virtual technologies, which included our Cat simulator offering, plus a 360 degree virtual reality movie showcasing Cat machines operating at four key job sites,” comments Barloworld Equipment executive director: sales and marketing, Shane Fitzpatrick.

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BUILDING CONFIDENCE FALLS BELOW 50The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index lost 9 points to register a level of 44 in 3Q2015.

The fall in building confidence was led by a sharp drop in the confidence of manufacturers and retailers of hardware, on the back of weaker sales and profitability. In contrast, building activity of main contractors, particularly in the non-residential sector, improved. After moderating somewhat in 2Q2015, overall growth in the building sector remained flat in 3Q2015.

The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell for the third straight quarter to 44 points, from 53 in 2Q2015. In total, building confidence is 16 points lower compared to the end of last year. The current level indicates that close to 60 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions.

Main contractor confidence lost 3 index points to 45 during the quarter. The lower confidence was not supported by the underlying indices, particularly building activity and profitability. “After deteriorating rather sharply in 2Q2015, building activity improved somewhat in 3Q2015” said John Loos, Property Economist for FNB.

The rise in building activity came mainly from the non-residential market while activity in the residential market stabilised. “The fundamentals do not support the uptick in non-residential building activity,” said Loos. “Office vacancy rates remain high and the

demand for retail space is dwindling as consumer spending comes under increased pressure. This makes it difficult to see a sustained improvement in non-residential building activity,” added Loos. The biggest fall in confidence was recorded among hardware retailers. After rising to 91 in 1Q2015, the confidence of hardware retailers dropped to 66 in 2Q2015 and 37 in 3Q2015. “Hardware retailers have far outperformed other retailers since the start of the year. However, it seems the weak consumer environment is also starting to affect hardware retailers.” noted Loos. “It is unlikely that hardware retail sales will continue to grow at the same pace in 2H2015 as it did in 1H2015”.

Similarly, weak domestic sales and production weighed on the confidence of manufacturers of building materials which fell to 26 in 3Q2015. After gaining some momentum in 2Q2015, the confidence of architects declined to 54 in 3Q2015. In contrast, quantity surveyor confidence edged up to 47.

“In the case of quantity surveyors, confidence was likely boosted by the expectation that work will pick up in 4Q2015” said Loos. Both architect and quantity surveyor activity was lower during the quarter.

Sub-contractor confidence was higher at 56 points in 3Q2015, from 51 in 2Q2015. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter that confidence has been above 50 (in other words the majority of respondents were satisfied with prevailing business conditions). Confidence was higher despite lower activity, although profitability did not deteriorate. According to Loos” the expectation that activity and profitability will be higher in 4Q2015 likely boosted confidence.”

In conclusion: A sharp fall in the confidence of retailers and manufacturers of building material weighed on overall building confidence in 3Q2015. However, the fall in confidence of these two sectors had more to do with slowing domestic demand in general than further weakness in the building sector. This is confirmed by the stabilisation of building activity of main contractors.

Overall, growth in the building sector remained flat (at low levels) in 3Q2015, compared to the moderation in 2Q2015. The outlook for the sector remains rather downbeat. Slowing activity among architects and quantity surveyors suggests that the building pipeline is becoming smaller. In addition, the improvement in non-residential building activity this quarter - which was largely responsible for the improvement in main contractor activity – does not seem sustainable, given the underlying fundamentals.

FNB Composite Building Confidence Index Residential contractors:Business confidence

Non-residential contractors:Business confidence

Main Contractors:Growth in building activity (Net balance)

Source: BER, Stellenbosch University.

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PORT ELIZABETH REGION PRESIDENTS AND FRED ENGLER GOLF DAYA very sociable and entertaining Presidents Golf Day and Fred Engler Golf Day were held at “The Hill” the Port Elizabeth Golf Club in Mill Park.

Seventeen four balls contested the Fred Engler Golf Trophy. Team John Skinner Construction (John Skinner and Johan Bilgnaut) won the four ball better ball stableford competition with a score of 45 – Well done.

Johan Blignaut also recorded the lowest net score of the day with a well-played net 67 off a 11 handicap.

Team Atlas Plant Hire (Dewaldt and Jan) took the hotly contested “toilet” paper prize away from Team Uitenhage Super Steel who were going for “hatrick” this year having won it in 2013 and 2014. Dewaldt specifically requested that for strategic planning for next year their score not be disclosed. Ginkel says USS will practise less this year to regain the coveted “toilet paper” prize.

Port Elizabeth retained the CPHA Presidents Trophy for the second year in a row, much to the surprise of CPHA President

(Werner Scheepers) and CPHA CEO (Clive Wicks) who graced us with their presence on the day. Warwick and his team won the trophy in East London in 2014

Half Way house snacks and drinks were enjoyed by all and a very big thank you goes to Reef Insurance who so generously sponsored drinks and snacks. To Butch Slater THANK YOU.

Tavcor (Warren and John) and Express Petroleum (Zarrin and Craig) again not only sponsored but also participated in all aspects of the day and we sincerely thank them for this support. Courtyard Hotel also joined the ranks of non-member support – welcome Eddie van Zyl.

In the prize giving presentation dinner Port Elizabeth Chairperson (Riaan Claassen) thanked all members, guests and sponsors who so readily supported the day. The event, he said, cannot be possible and

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successful without the many generous sponsors who included:Atlas Plant Hire Boardwalk Bayside PantryCherry Industrial Courtyard HotelEarthtek Express PetroleumIan Dickie ITR AfricaJohn Skinner Construction Kemach JCBMarx Concrete Floors Reef InsuranceScribante Construction Synergy MicroTavor Passenger Cars Tavcor Commercial VehiclesUitenhage Super Steel Universal Equipment

The prize giving dinner was attended by about 90 people. Riaan and Ivan (Masters of Fine Shooters) soon had all in the “spirit” for a very sociable and enjoyable evening.

Werner Scheepers, in his address, thanked all those in attendance, and re-iterated that the success of any association lies not in the National Office but in the support and the membership of the local regions and he was delighted to see what he considered to be a well-attended and unified team in Port Elizabeth. He urged Members and guests to strive toward growing the CPHA in the Eastern Cape region.

The date for the next Port Elizabeth Fred Engler Golf Day has been set for 8 September 2016 at “The Hill” golf club and we look forward to seeing you all there again.

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South Africa’s premium homegrown manufacturer, Bell Equipment, has capitalised on Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015 to showcase its extensive product offering available on the continent and reaffirm its commitment to the African market in the face of tough trading conditions.

In the weeks leading up to the show Bell Equipment released its mid-year results, which showed a modest improvement relative to 2014 with favourable exchange rates, efficiency improvements and a focus on the Northern Hemisphere construction equipment markets dulling the impact of the major difficulties in some of the company’s major markets and industries.

While revenue was R2,9 billion, down 16% from R3,4 billion in the same period last year, the company’s profit after tax increased 67% to R101 million and earnings per share increased 71% to 106 cents. “There has been no significant recovery in the mining activity so we are competing for a slice of a much smaller global pie but as a company we are in much better shape,” said Bell Group Chief Executive, Gary Bell.

He added: “Work in the domestic construction industry is at a low level but we are fortunate that the construction markets in the United States and United Kingdom are doing relatively well at this time. With a greater portion of sales revenue coming from the Northern Hemisphere, our German factory has produced at a higher rate than the past 10 years and it is our intention to localise more product to the region to lower manufacturing costs and manufacture in closer proximity to our major markets.”

While the Russian market is currently a fraction of its previous size due to sanctions and the reliance on mining, Bell has an alliance with Nefaz, a Russian company, whereby Nefaz will manufacture bins for Bell trucks to allow the company to get a foothold in the market when it recovers.

Commenting on the African region, Bell said: “The mining industry in Africa, like elsewhere in the world, is experiencing an unprecedented downturn but our broader range of products that we are able to offer today through our strategic alliances with John Deere, Liebherr, Bomag and Finlay means that we are not totally dependent on mining activity. We’re continuing to introduce new partner products to provide customers with innovative solutions, like the Finlay Dual Power units, which are aimed at giving significant savings on energy costs.”

Among the new partner products on show at BCA 2015 were the Bomag MPH 364 Recycler, which has been developed by Bomag for smaller projects and entry level contractors as well as the Bomag BMP 8500

multipurpose compactor.Bell continued: “Not only do we provide a full line of equipment to

focus on other sectors, like construction and industry, but we have also continued to invest in our support network in the region and have opened four new Customer Service Centres in recent months.”

Bell welcomed Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015 as an opportunity to meet and network with a large number of current and potential customers. “With the tough economic conditions we’ve seen a trend towards customers ‘buying down’ with a stronger demand for used machines than new machines. As a company we are focused on trading back, upgrading and putting our machines back to work as premium used machines because they offer good value compared to the low cost, less reliable new products coming from the East,” he said.

“Customers are also looking to extend the life of their products and as a result the support of our aftermarket, spare parts and service is receiving higher priority so that we can be competitive in terms of what we offer our customers in the way of parts pricing. We are continually monitoring availability levels to ensure we improve our service quality.”

The company, whose 60 year history has been characterised by being adaptable and innovative, has noticed a market trend towards smaller construction machines and has increased the company’s production rate of Tractor Loader Backhoes to cater for demand. Conversely, no improvement in the commodity demand is expected in the short term and production rates for Articulated Dump Trucks at the Bell factory in Richards Bay have been adjusted accordingly.

In spite of the subdued demand for mining machinery globally, progress continues on completing the line of Bell E-series trucks with the larger B35E to B50E range planned for release into Europe in mid-2016. A B50E pre-production machine generated a large amount of interest at Bauma Conexpo Africa and Bell said the company will continue to invest in its ADT research and development programme to drive down operating costs and improve ADT efficiencies while at the same time meeting more stringent global environmental requirements.

Commenting on the success of Bauma Conexpo Africa, Bell Marketing Director, Stephen Jones, said that the company was satisfied with the quality of visitors. “It was great to interface with so many customers, the majority of whom were decision-makers. While we noticed that most of our visitors were from South Africa we were pleased that several customers from other Africa countries, including Tanzania and Kenya, accepted our invitation to visit the Bell stand and we have been encouraged by the positive feedback we have received.”

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The recent ISO 9001 accreditation of Johnson Crane Hire underpins the company’s commitment to its SHEQ policies. Not only does this signify compliance with international standards and procedures, it underpins this leading mobile crane hire company’s commitment to quality provision throughout its market offering.

The company, which operates the largest mobile crane fleet in Africa, has long been distinguished as the smartest, as well as the largest in its field. Cedric Froneman, SHEQ executive at Johnson Crane Hire, explains that operating cranes involves a great deal more than just lifting loads and moving them from one place to another. “Best practice and world class procedures have always formed the cornerstone of the company’s operating philosophy and the emphasis placed on quality forms part of its ‘SMART’ strategy.”

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at the company focus on the fundamentals of ISO 9001 including customer focus, risk management and continuous improvement throughout the organisation. In addition to this, Johnson Crane Hire’s SHEQ systems are aligned with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Johnson Crane Hire differentiates itself from the other crane hire operators with its SMART strategy. SMART stands for Safety, Maintenance, Availability, Reliability and Total Cost Effectiveness.

With an operating ethos founded on providing a total lifting solution, Johnson Crane Hire is able to supply the right crane for the right job without compromising on safety or quality, and ensuring that the lift is done on time and within budget.

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High Power Equipment Africa (HPE Africa) - a division of the Capital Equipment Group (CEG) Invicta Holdings Limited - participated at Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015.

“This international trade expo, with extensive outside display area, was the perfect opportunity to showcase the company’s range of Hyundai earthmoving equipment and Soosan hydraulic breaker attachments,” says Alex Ackron, managing director, HPE Africa. “We were impressed with the high calibre of visitors to the show this year – largely from mining, quarrying, construction, plant hire and agricultural sectors.

“Through Bauma, HPE Africa is expecting to conclude a number of deals with new customers.

“We also used the platform of Bauma to introduce our new finance solutions that are now in place with Standard Bank Vehicle and Asset Finance. HPE Africa, which is now one of Standard Bank’s

approved suppliers of earthmoving equipment, structures finance deals that give clients a competitive advantage and increased value derived from the bank’s funding structures.”

On display were Hyundai wheeled and tracked excavators, mini excavators, wheel loaders and backhoe loaders – all known for efficient performance, low operating costs and minimal maintenance requirements. The recently launched Hyundai H930s backhoe loader series is supported by a two year/3 000 hour warranty.

Also on the HPE Africa stand were Soosan hydraulic hammers. These attachments, which enhance the flexibility of earthmoving equipment, are designed to withstand harsh operating conditions.

Suggested CaptionOn display on the HPE Africa stand at Bauma Conexpo Africa

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CONSTRUCTION PLAYERS PLAY CRITICAL ROLE IN SOLVING INFRASTRUCTURE PROBLEMS“Infrastructure has become one of the critical expenditure items for South African municipalities,” says Daniel Mazibuko, Moody’s Associate Analyst and author of recently released report, ‘South Africa Metropolitan Municipalities: Borrowing to increase as infrastructure investment needs rise’. The report notes that the country’s eight metropolitan municipalities are planning combined capital expenditure of around R103 billion (US$8.5 billion) in 2015-17, up from R69 billion (US$6 billion) in 2012-14.

“This investment in infrastructure will enable construction companies to play an even greater role in the development of South Africa,” comments Elaine Crewe, CEO of BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA. “Constructive participation from the private sector is critically important for sustainable infrastructure development and implementation. Those companies who are ready to play there part in solving infrastructure problems in South Africa’s towns and cities will find themselves in a win-win situation.”

Rapid rural-urban migration, as experienced in a number of developing countries including South Africa, can put massive strain on existing infrastructure. In South Africa, heavy investment in municipal infrastructure and services is now critical to ensure that the country’s towns and cities are able to supply adequate municipal services, including social housing for a growing urban population.

The World Economic Forum Global Risks 2015 report noted, “As cities in developing countries are expanding rapidly, it is likely that infrastructure will not be able to keep pace with their growth nor the increased expectations of their populations. Action to close the infrastructure gap is urgently needed and will strongly influence the potential of risks to have catastrophic cascading effects.” Indeed, the same report points to water crises as being the foremost global risk in terms of impact.

According to industry experts, South Africa’s water management infrastructure is already under strain and unable to meet the needs of consumers, big business, and new infrastructure and development projects. “This is as a result of ageing infrastructure, poor maintenance and failure to keep abreast with population growth and technology,” comments Harry

Steyn, GC Dewatering Manager at Xylem Water Solutions South Africa (Pty) Ltd, one of the exhibitors at BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA 2015.

Last year, Minister of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane, told Parliament that capital investment in new water and sanitation infrastructure of around R670 billion was required over the next 10 years. Big business has an important role to play. The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Water Report 2014 noted that over two thirds of Global 500 companies reporting to the CDP last year “faced substantive water risks, therefore investing to conserve, manage or obtain water has become crucial for some sectors.”

“In South Africa, Mining and Construction companies are a big part of the action taking place, as they look to responsibly manage their heavy reliance on water,” comments Crewe. Steyn suggests the introduction of more efficient ways of water treatment to ensure recycling of used water and to reduce water leakages in the process. “Infrastructure maintenance is a critical component to water management to ensure that the correct quality of water is being produced – both in terms of sewage and potable,” he adds.

“These are just some of the important issues that will be addressed by IFAT Environmental Technology Forum Africa, the premiere of which takes place alongside BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA in September 2015,” says Crewe. IFAT Environmental Technology Forum – Water, Sewage, Refuse and Recycling – Solutions for the Mining and Construction Industry will bring together suppliers and users of innovative solutions and technologies for water, waste water, refuse and recycling.

“BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA is the premier construction and mining event in Africa and the inclusion of IFAT Environmental Technology Forum Africa will bring an additional element to the trade fair, highlighting the importance of water management in the industry,” concludes Crewe. BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA takes place from 15-18 September 2015 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (NASREC).

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