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GLOBEYour quarterly round-up of Goscor Group Activities Nationwide!
ISSUE 2 2018
MEAN MACHINESASSIST IN BEACH CLEAN UP
Highlights
New Bud Brand is launched 4NAMPO 2018 30Cleaning launches new showroom 12Biggest excavator delivered 26
ABOUT THE GLOBE
The aim of this internal newsletter is to act as a central communication tool for Goscor employees in order for us to obtain a better understanding of who we are as a company, what we do, and our underlying core values, morals, and standards.
It generally covers some internal aspects, but also focuses primarily on our products, services, client relationships, and opportunities. It is sent out electronically, and also appears on the Goscor website.www.goscor.co.za
GIRLS ON SITE!
In order to provide superior service to our internal customers, the Goscor marketing team spent the morning getting up close and personal with one of their most favourite machines in the Group. (Shhhhhh…. Some of us are biased here!)
The team spent the morning at Makro Riversands where they witnessed a range of Bendi, Crown and Doosan forklifts in action. Zeyn Alli, Regional Lift Trucks Sales Manager, together with Nicholas, maintenance manager at the store, gave the team a tour of this impressive store and showed firsthand how quality forklifts make their lives easier every day! This store has a total number of 34 forklifts and 2 Genies from us.
Marketing Invasion at MakroOUR PRINCE IN SHINING ARMOUR!
We would like to warmly welcome Prince Tsubane to the Goscor Marketing team. Prince takes on the exciting and challenging role of Graphic Designer/Web Developer for the Goscor Group.
Prince is a very dedicated, goal-driven, passionate, hard-working and talented individual with six years’ experience in the field. He brings great experience to the Group and is excited to learn and grow in his chosen career here. Prince is a loving husband and father who enjoys spending time with his family, and is not too bothered about
working with a bunch of ladies!
“Thank you for this great opportunity,” says Prince. “I am really looking forward to this new chapter and being part of the Goscor family.”
The Goscor Marketers
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EDITORS NOTE
Brrr… Hey all you fabulous Goscorians,
As winter sweeps through our beautiful country and the rain has finally started to fall on the drought stricken Cape, we continue to rise above the challenges of this ever growing and ever changing business environment.
The first half of this year has been busy and although the market has been quieter than we would have liked, we are relentless in our marketing efforts to keep communicating, keep putting our brands out there and keep exposing us, at all times.
We are excited to introduce you to Bud Industrial Services. InServe will now operate under this name. Bud promotes energetic growth and promise within a transformed business environment where people, ideas and abilities have the freedom to operate. Over the next few months, we will be rolling this out in line with their corporate guidelines and look forward to
your support. Their tag line ‘Built to Grow’ says it all!
Our brands have been heavily exposed to a variety of markets through the various shows and events we have been involved with over the past few months, all over the country. Our Group Events Manager has certainly had her hands full and we thank her for her dedication.
There has also been some good collaboration between the various units and other units in the Bud Group, which is great to see.
Enjoy the rest of the year Goscorians, while reading about your Goscor!
Debs
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EDITORIAL
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If so, why not send us an e-mail? [email protected]
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FROM OUR CEO
Greetings Goscorians,We are already half-way through this challenging 2018!
When I page through our Goscor Globe, I am reminded of the wonderful work that is going on in our business every day. There are fantastic initiatives that, not only show the commitment of our staff to the business of Goscor, but also to our communities and to each other. This makes me incredibly proud to be a part of Goscor.
One of the initiatives that stands out for me in this last quarter, was the country-wide enterprise conducted by our forklift business, concentrating on our Goscor Values. Many departments, in a number of branches, built some amazing creations depicting our Group Values – please make sure you have a look at the article on page 5.
Each day we are faced with a challenging environment in our economy, in our business and in our private lives – I encourage you all to keep up your spirits, keep the passion and keep trying your absolute hardest! We will ride these difficult times and emerge stronger and better – that is for sure!
Good luck to you all for the second half of the year.
Neil
Welcoming new employees at our induction programme
Neil in Maldives with his wife Bev celebrating their 25th
wedding anniversary
CEO REVIEW
Give Back, Do GoodGoscorians, giving back to the community is high on the Goscor priority list.
As I firmly believe in the value of upskilling our surrounding communities I would like to personally invite every Goscorian nationwide to participate in an exciting Corporate Social Investment (CSI) drive.
TOGETHER, LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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BUD NEWS
GOSCOR HITS THE GREEN
Our Goscor Cape Town teams sponsored the 5th hole at Afrits golf day. Held at the Arabella Golf Club, players were treated to snacks and refreshments at our hole, manned and branded by Goscor Access Solutions and Goscor Lift Truck Company. Well done to Hannelize and Samantha who manned the Goscor Lift Truck side, and Amber and Nicole, who represented the Goscor Access Solutions side.
MESSAGE FROM PETE
Hi GoscoriansWe trust that you’ve all settled into the year and are ready to tackle the second half of 2018.
Overall, the InServe Group has been operating as planned during this year with the exception of one particular area, which I will touch on a bit later. Hundreds of millions have been budgeted as capital expenditure for growth that will be shared across all businesses and there are some exciting projects on the way.
Goscor contributes a large part to this excitement with expansion in the Lift Truck, Compressor and Earthmoving fleets. Cleaning opened its new showroom which was impressive and I was delighted to be part of the event.
Unfortunately, our economy is not going to rebound overnight, however, with all of our new
equipment and systems in place, the only variable is the effort that our colleagues (Goscorians) put into their everyday responsibilities, be it administration, sales, services, marketing, buying or accounting. The opportunity for growth is here.
In tough economic times, debtors always become an issue, especially construction and contracting clients. This is a Group-wide issue, so please may I urge everybody to pay special attention to collecting our debts timeously, which is key to attaining our profit as well as cash flow objectives.
Our BBBEE scorecard is a big
drive at Goscor this year and I encourage you to live this every day. There is a continuous effort to better our scorecard and we can all make a difference in some way.
Lastly, but most importantly, my thanks must go to all of you who always make me feel so welcome when I visit any of the facilities; attend meetings or just call to ask a question. I can always feel the passion, commitment and gees. Well done and keep it up!
I wish you every success on a Goscor and personal level for the second half of the year.
Pete Peter Amm, InServe CEO
INSERVE REALIGNMENT TO BUD!
Exciting and progressive developments have been
happening at our holding company (IEP) recently. On the 2nd of July, IEP was renamed The Bud Group. Alongside this shift in architecture, InServe now operates under a new name, Bud Industrial Services. The name InServe will be phased out over the next few months and everything new will bear the Bud Industrial Services name.
The Goscor Marketing team enjoyed a briefing session at Investec offices where they were introduced to the new brand and the roll out plan. We look forward to introducing the rest of the Goscor Group to this exciting new brand.
Built to GrowBud brand guide
Goscor Marketing with Bud Marketing Manager, Janet
Larsen at the briefing session
KZN WINS BEST PERFORMING REGION
KZN region won a trophy for best performing province in the InServe Group. 30 staff members across all InServe business units were invited to the social and enjoyed watching the rugby in the box at the
Kings Park S t a d i u m . Companies i n c l u d e d GLTC (KZN), Elcon and C o n c o r d C r a n e s , as well as Prowalco.Michael Keats
receiving floating trophy from Ben Churr
Ben Churr with Petrus from Concord
Richards Bay
NAMPO
InServe Members & Bobcat Team on the Goscor stand at
Nampo this year
Barend (Prowalco) and Toks on the Goscor stand at Nampo
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GAS and GLTC Teams
Beautiful weather at the Afrit Golf Day
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NQF LEVEL 3 MANAGEMENT LEARNERSHIP OFF TO A GREAT START!
Doro-ella received accreditation with Services SETA in November 2017 for the National Certificate in Management NQF Level 3 and have rolled out the Learnership to 23 staff members within the Goscor Group.
During April & May we kicked off with Inductions in Jhb, Cape Town and Durban, where sessions were held with Managers and Employees explaining the process and what is going to be expected over the next 12 months. It’s going to be a lot of hard work, but with grit and determination our goal is to ensure that every employee enrolled is competent by the end!
A Quarterly Review Report
will be sent to Managers and other Stakeholders which will include employee progress and where we are against what has been planned.
“I must say, that I am so impressed with the commitment and dedication shown from all employees thus far, they have been engaging, sticking to deadlines and communicating continuously! I am so looking forward to working with each and every one of them over the next 12 months! As their Facilitator my focus is not only on their skills as Managers, but also to build their characters as future leaders," - Tracey from Doro-ella.
We welcome all our Learners to this exciting Learnership:
Emily Dikgale, Ken Konyani, Lawrence Maswanganyi, Mosima Mphela & Tebogo Phandliwe from Cleaning Company.
Kedibone Mogabe, Mavis Mafokwane & Precious Dlamini from Head Office
Bronwyn De Vries, Clint Orsmond, Darryl Hancock, Jason Stols, Junaid Khan, Karien Loubser, Lavesh Gunpath, Leanda Brown, Marvin Thyssen, Megan Maree, Rodd Gielink, Tanya Brummer & Quintin Koster from Lift Truck
Magasheni Subroyan from Power Products and Constance Machika from GACS.
KNOWING YOUR VALUES
The Johannesburg Lift Truck Company service workshop technicians got together to learn our company values. The five teams constructed their individual plaques out of scrap materials found in and around the workshop, and came up with some amazing creations. Anthony (Senior Director -
Aftermarket), Lex (National Service Manager) and Riaan (Workshop Manager) judged the projects but were unable to choose one team as the overall winners, as they were all equal in terms of creativity, passion and professionalism. The entire team was announced as winners!
The camaraderie and team spirit that this project initiated has filtered through to the rest of the Johannesburg team, and has inspired other departments to do the same!
A challenge was set to the Group, to produce their own renditions of our values.
Business management learnership
SEO TRAINING
Goscor Marketing believe in constantly keeping abreast of latest trends. Here Portia and Kedi are attending SEO training
- upskilling for the future!
The entire Service Team were announced as the winners!
Cape Town show that they have the heart and do what
it takes to get it done.East London took things to another
level with their hippie forklift.GLTC KZN raised the stakes
with their creation.
The JHB sales team had a massive plaque commissioned to ensure that everyone knows
their values. These are repeated at every sales meeting.
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SYSTEMS TAKING US INTO THE FUTURE
Continuous improvement is key in providing systems and Business intelligence solutions that will improve productivity and efficiency in all the business units. One of the most recent projects the systems office has embarked on is the:
Autoline upgrade from version E27 to E31. This upgraded version of the system has built in controls and check points, which increases process and security checks. A new functionality that could benefit the business is also available.
The roll out of E31 took place on the week end of the 18th of May. Challenges experienced by users are addressed as soon as they are identified.
The second project that has been rolled out in the month of May is the N-print functionality. This software enables the systems office to
automate the distribution of Qlikview reports whereby
users do not have to extract or print
o p e r a t i o n a l reports but
receive t h e s e
reports via e-mail
a s P D F d o c u m e n t s .
This functionality is currently operational
in GLTC and will be rolled
out to all business units. The benefit of this is that the business uses the same data set and it saves users time to extract live, accurate data sets to base business decisions on. The users can spend their time resolving the operational issues rather than extracting and analysing the data sets.
Without continual growth and progress, such a word as improvement, achievement and success have no meaning.”
– Benjamin Franklin
SMILES ALL ROUND
A VCR, some video tapes and a few books recently made the day for some little kiddies at the Phomolong Primary School in Edleen. These items
were originally donated to the Marketing Department by Erle Kantor in 2017. They were delivered to the school by GLTC Handyman, Chris.
These smiles are priceless
SAME FOUNDATION VISIT
Goscor Marketing visit a school in Soweto where money raised at our JHB Golf Day has enabled us to build this classroom
Written by Mariana Pretorius
Join us in collecting Bread Tags! Drop them in marked containers and together, GOSCOR can make a HUGE difference in someone’s life!
CORPORATE SOCIAL INITIATIVES
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WELLNESS AWARENESS
Our CEO, Neil Wilson is passionate about wellness and firmly believes that a healthy body and mind are major factors that contribute to a successful workforce. On the 8th of June Goscorians flocked to Goscor Lift Truck JHB & CT to undergo a variety of health tests. KZN had their wellness day on 28th of June.
All participants received a stainless steel mug and fruit of their choice.
Jan-Hendrik,
CT Branch Manager
Precious Dlamini in CT
CORPORATE CLUES
Fruit and hug in a mug gifts were awarded to all who
attended the day
GOSCOR TAKES A GIRL CHILD TO WORK
Goscor participated once again, in this year’s Cell C #TakeAGirlChildToWorkCampaign.
This year we hosted 10 girls from a school in Tembisa, Ingqayizivele Secondary School that Cel C paired us with. The excited group were taken on a tour of the various businesses at Head Office in Chloorkop where they got to see our teams in action,
first-hand. Some of the girls even shadowed selected Goscorians to get a better understanding of what they do.
“We, as the Goscor Family, take tremendous pride in making a difference in the lives of the people we come
into contact with. We hope that the girls had a great s t a y w i t h us as this e x p e r i e n c e will give them their first point of exposure to the workplace - one that they will look forward to in
their future,” says Precious Dlamini, HR Officer.
WELCOME NEWBIES
The June induction programme held at Head Office was a great success with a room packed with passionate individuals who have recently joined the forces of the Goscor Group.
CEO Neil Wilson, was there to meet, greet and welcome the newbies, highlighting the core group values and how important it
is to embrace them and live them every day! We wish all the newbies a great & long stay here at home.
Neil Wilson, Group CEO welcoming new employees
PREPPING FOR THE WINTER
Goscorians pulled up their sleeves, flexed their muscles and received their Winter flu
vaccinations in three major regions of the country. Not for the faint-hearted!
Goscor Directors, Anthony Fouche and Greg Venter give this wellness initiative a thumbs up! Crowds flocked to the wellness day
More Goscorians
The GCAS ladies
Congrats Calvin Mashifane, Stores
Controller, GLTC JHB
And the winner of the lucky draw is...
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#STANDUPFORSADIA
In suppor t o f the #StandUpForSadia campaign and for the many other victims of gun violence, the Durban branch wore their orange shirts (the defining colour of the gun violence prevention movement) on Friday 1 June 2018.
Friends, family, colleagues, and schools also took a stand, by wearing or displaying orange on social media, with the hashtag: #StandUpForSadia.
Sadia was shot and killed in a botched hijacking which
took place in Shallcross on the Monday morning, 28 May 2018. The death has sparked outrage within the community.
Durban branch wore their orange shirts for Sadia
SLIPPER DAY 2018
What an awesome day to wear slippers for such an amazing cause for The Reach For A Dream Foundation!! Our GLTC
team in Johannesburg picked their best (and worst) and showed us how much Goscor cares, while having some fun!
The GLTC team shows off their fuzzy slippers
Triumphantly celebrating the end of the walk!
Selfie Fun
GRC ladies united against violence against women
GRC ladies had tu-tu much fun!
GLTC rocked it!
Goscor JHB ladies participated in Sisters with Blisters in a 5km walk to support violence against women. A great day was enjoyed by all for this worthy cause!
INTRODUCING OUR NEW IT MANAGER
We welcome our new IT Manager, Willem Kuypers. Willem has over 25 years of IT experience, focusing on the areas of IT Management, Infrastructure, Virtualisation, Disaster Recovery /Business Continuity and Microsoft Technologies.
His IT career started in 1994 as an IBM Warranty C en t re Wor k shop Technician, from where he moved into the Logistics Industry for 10 years holding various senior IT positions. In 2008, Willem joined the Industrial Equipment Industry as National IT Manager and was later appointed as the Group IT Infrastructure Manager.
He enjoys wildlife, camping and outdoor sightseeing.
“I am pleased to be part of this dynamic Group of Companies,” says Willem. “I am sure this will be a great challenge!”
Willem Kuypers, IT Manager
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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BIGGER AND BETTER AWAITS PE
GLTC and GCE welcome you to our new premises in Port Elizabeth. This exciting move means great things for our Friendly City customers, as they’ll now have access to:
• Improved stockholding• Faster and more efficient
service• Fully stocked parts• Better back up support• More rental options
Having outgrown its previous Port Elizabeth branch, the PE operation has since moved into a larger premises that allows it to better service its ever-growing customer base.
The new branch is now located at Cnr Swartkops & Broad Street in North End and will be launched in true Goscor style soon! Tel: 041 045 0463
WEBSMART MEETING
Goscor is proud of the long standing relationship with Websmart who have taken our online marketing
from strength to strength over the past 9 years.
CORPORATE CLUES
PROJECT: WATER4CPT
How amazing it was to see litres of water donated for our fellow Goscorians in Cape Town.
Donations from our staff across the country flooded in!
Goscorians in Cape Town sent out a BIG THANK YOU to all who were directly and indirectly involved with Project:Water4CPT.
GLTC Cape Town office was delighted with the water received
Thanks JHB from GAS Cape Town
The new premises in PE is bigger and better
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GOSCOR GROUP ASSISTS IN WESSA'S CLEAN-UP OF TREASURE BEACH IN KZN
GCE and Bobcat joined forces in KZN recently and were proud sponsors and partners to Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa’s (WESSA’s) Big Treasure Beach Clean-Up in KwaZulu-Natal. The event coincided with the UN World Environment Day and World Ocean Day.
The Deputy Mayor of Durban Ms. Fawzia Peer, opened the event and was extremely grateful to the sponsors for taking part in this initiative.
Over 1 300 people assisted with the beach clean-up over the week, while GCE and Bobcat used their specialised machinery to assist with the clean up. Over 1.5 t of waste material was
collected. Bobcat in particular supported this initiative by supplying a Bobcat T870 track loader with a skeleton bucket to assist with the collection of bulk waste such as logs, stumps, and other larger waste objects.
“The T870 model was selected for its superb traction in soft sand, due to it being a tracked machine, and also because it
has a very low ground footprint, hence a minimal impact on the beach and marine life,” Bobcat GM Brian Rachman explains.
GCE, on the other hand, supplied a litter remover f rom Green Machines. “This compact sweeper not only saves time thanks to its powerful battery, but is also easy to operate, and enhances h y g i e n e , safet y, and environmental awareness,” GCE GM Greg Venter comments.
This was an ideal opportunity in terms of the Group’s corporate social responsibility, and its commitment to environmental awareness to get involved. “The Goscor Group recognises that the pollution of South Africa’s beaches, and subsequent contamination of the oceans, is a serious issue that cannot be ignored. Therefore we felt it necessary to contribute to this important cause,” Marx comments.
The project is an integral part of WESSA’s role as a leader in implementing both the Sustainable Development Goals and Education for Sustainable Development initiative within the greater South Durban area.
GCE Branch Manager Wesley Bodmer remarks that his team was grateful to assist and participate in the general upkeep and cleanliness of the beach area. “Initiatives such as these are vital in keeping our beaches clean, and saving our
sea life. It also promotes the use of our beaches which, in turn, promotes tourism and stimulates the local economy,” he concludes.
Bobcat in action
Bobcat with the Deputy Mayor of Durban
Branding on the beach
Wesley Bodmer, Branch Manager, GCE KZN
The heavily poluted beach
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COVER STORY
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GOSCOR ACCESS SOLUTIONS
BIGGEST DECK OUT ON RENTAL
The tallest machine in SA went out on rental for the first time in JHB after the launch in CT early last year. The request came in through reception, and the newbie Calvin Collins, Internal Sales, was quick to answer the phone which landed him his first big rental. The rental was from Air Conditioning & Ventilation in Lords View just up the road from GAS head office in Midrand. The machine was out for a full day and the customer was very pleased with the performance.
BOOM FOR SANTANA
When the famous Carlos Santana came to SA and was performing in Johannesburg at the Coca Cola Dome with his special guests, the local greats, Mango Groove, we were there with our Leo Boom to assist with the awesome set up.
Boom for Santana
DUBAI VISIT
George Landsberg, Chairman, GAS & Andrew Kendrick, CEO, attended the Execute to Win 2018 MESAR Summit on 27th - 28th March 2018 in Dubai. The summit was aimed at
training and exchanging knowledge within the Genie dealer network.
George and Andrew returned with a wealth of knowledge
to boost the Access business.
MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
The GAS team came together again earlier this year for its first management conference. The team spent three days at the conference restructuring, planning and making sure all targets were in place for the 2018 financial year.
The team was challenged to
grow a beard, but since Johann Oosthuizen, Sales Manager decided to be a sissy and not grow one he took away the most coveted award, “Sissy of the Year”.
The team is already preparing for the next management conference.
Calvin Collins, Internal Sales, GAS JHBBiggest deck at Lords View
Team BTeam A
The Southern African Genie Represen-tatives with George Landsberg (Chairman) & Andrew Kendrick (CEO)
JOE’S TRAINING
Joe Pearson, Training officer, GAS is pictured with the guys from Cruz Rigging, Gauteng Hydraulics and TEQC who completed their Unit Standard Training (MEWP) at the new Access offices recently.
MEWP Training in progress
LADIES BRAAI
Just like the good old saying goes, ‘Work hard and play hard!’ The ladies at Access Solutions played hard on 25th May when they enjoyed a ladies only braai at their new premises. They were joined by the ladies from Concord Cranes, sister company in the Bud Rental pillar.
In closing these were Andrew Kendrick, CEO’s words “To all the ladies in our business, you really really really do make the chain strong and thank you for that!”
Johan, this was a ‘ladies’braai
The ladies from GAS and Concord Cranes
Ronel, the braai master
Genni & Lorrain danced the night away
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A SPARKLING NEW SHOWROOM
GCE officially opened its newly-revamped, state-of-the-art showroom at its head office in Edenvale, Johannesburg to provide added value to customers, distribution partners, and staff members. A key feature of the upgraded showroom is that the floor comprises various materials for the purposes of ‘live’ demonstrations on an array of surfaces. The upgrades commenced in December 2017, and were completed in March this year. The showroom has
also been equipped with audio-visual equipment for training purposes, and is also intended for use by customers. ‘We want customers to host their monthly sales meetings in our boardroom, after which GCE can provide their sales teams with comprehensive training sessions. "This is not limited to straightforward product training, but could also include how to clean floor surfaces correctly, discussions about the most suitable accessories
for machines, or providing other training required as requested by clients," Peter Esterhuizen highlighted.
The unveiling of the newly-revamped showroom coincided with the official South African launch of the Tennant T500e scrubber-dryer, which provides the highest performance on almost any hard-floor surface conditions. The T500e is an upgrade of the T5, featuring new scrub-head sizes, and available
in five different configurations. GM Greg Venter also used the opportunity to highlight Tennant’s products dedicated to reducing water consumption, a major ‘green’ trend in the cleaning industry at present. This includes its latest ec-H2O NanoClean technology, which electrically converts water into an innovative, detergent-free solution that cleans effectively, saves money, and reduces the environmental impact compared to daily floor-cleaning chemicals.
From left Tony Siddle, Gregory Venter, Otto,
Peter Amm Staff showroom launch
KEEPING GREECE CLEAN
The sales team set off to Mykonos in May to take a well-deserved break on the beautiful Greek island after their visit to Amsterdam. The team attended Interclean where they visited the Tennant and Kaivac stands. Thereafter they saw the Tennant
Factory and had an informative dinner with NCCA (National contract cleaning association).
The trip in Mykonos was a five day adventure. The highlight of the trip included a Catamaran boat trip where snorkelling and
swimming was at the forefront of the day. A spectacular dinner on the beach front at Saiparo Mykonos concluded their trip as they set off for home.
SUGAR REFINERY SPOTLESS THANKS TO DELFIN VACUUM SYSTEM FROM GCE
The plant refines and packs over 610 000 tons of sugar a year, in various packaging forms ranging from sachets to bulk sugar. The project commenced late in 2018 and took about four weeks to complete.
The Delfin system was supplied and installed through Maverick Industrial Cleaning Solutions. The project was led by Maverick Sales Director Duane Schwarz, who has more than 15 years’ experience in selling industrial cleaning equipment and is well-known
in the KwaZulu-Natal industrial cleaning equipment sector.
The system was required for housekeeping purposes for the pan house, which is the actual factory in which the raw sugar is refined, and hence where a specific fire-protection rating is necessary. The products that needed to be collected by the vacuum system include sugar, icing sugar, castor sugar and sugar dust, at an estimated total of 750 to 800 kg per hour of material. This was achieved
with four operators working simultaneously.
Tongaat Hulett Corporate Security Manager and Refinery Health, Safety, Environment and Security Manager Grant Cockburn explains that the vacuum system was selected due to Delfin’s reputation and track record as a leading manufacturer of industrial vacuum cleaners. The reliability and durability of the Delfin system, as well as its compliance with the specifications and performance requirements of this particular
project along with the trusted product support and expertise provided by Goscor and Maverick, made it the best-suited option.
From left to Right Wesley Bodmer, Duane Schwartz, Grant
Cockburn, Anton Niewoudt
GOSCOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT
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SPAR INLAND TRADE SHOW
The retail team set out to host the Spar Inland trade show owners that do their annual intake of new suppliers. The team had a successful time in terms of meeting new prospects, enhancing brand awareness and having their new clients be drawn by a fantastic cartoonist. The atmosphere was electric and was an all-round good show for business and building new relationships.
GHF LAUNCH
Our dealer in Botswana, GHF officially launched our full range of equipment at their state of the art offices recently. Our team left early to support them. The event was successfully attended
by top customers and we look forward to doing business in this developing country.
Greg Venter at MAER stand
GOSCOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT
MD Greg Venter, addresses his team at his quarterly coffee chat Edwin Phadu, Trainer Madel, Nick and Josie - GCE team
Winner of MAER Compact - Peter Gillmer
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INTERCLEAN 2018
Held from 15 to 18 May in Amsterdam, Interclean is billed as the largest global professional cleaning exhibition. It brings together leading manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and end users to showcase the latest technologies and trends in the industrial cleaning sector. The GCE sales team were treated to a trip to experience this first hand. Here they were able to come face to face with many of GCE’s key principals such as Ghibli, Elgin, Maer, Delfin, Green Machines, and Tennant.
“This gave us an invaluable opportunity to catch up with them. Not only were we able to discuss new technologies that we may want to add to our own product range, but we also focused on the importance of the aftermarket support that GCE leverages in South Africa and beyond,” Jolly comments.
WINTER WONDERLAND
On the 1st of June 2018, GCE sponsored a hole at the annual Goscor Group Charity Golf Challenge held at Durbanville Country Club. The theme was Winter Wonderland and players could take part in a game of beerpong which would enter
them into a lucky draw to win a MAER Compact pressure washer. The Cleaning ladies won a prize for most raised funds on the hole and Peter Gilmer was the lucky winner of the pressure washer.
QUARTERLY COFFEE CHAT
On this morning, our leader Greg Venter brought together all staff as he does, once a quarter, in our most awesome new and sparkling showroom, to discuss important issues with the entire JHB team and highlight the focus
areas for the coming quarter. Good muffins and coffee were up for grabs. The award for employee of the month went to Edwin Phadu, Trainer – proof that hard work does pay off in the long run, well done Eddie!
Greg Venter and George Jolly with the T600
Greg Venter at the Delfin stand
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GCE HANDOVERS
Leoni Truter handing over a Tennant T500Leoni Truter handing over a Tennant T2Janice Hanscombe handing over a Kaivac NTC 1750
Hilton Jansen van Vuuren handing over a Tennant 800
Hilton Jansen van Vuuren handing over a Tennant S20
Henk Fokkema handing over a Tennant T16
Hilton Jansen Van Vuuren handing over Tennant T7
Janice Hanscombe handing over a Tennant T7
Hilton JVVuuren handing over a Vacuum Truck
Janice Hanscombe handover Tennant T300
Janice Hanscombe handing over Tennant T12
Wesley Bodmer handing over 2 x T300'sRenier Ellis handing over a Tennant T17Renier Ellis handing over 3 x Tennant T17's
Natalie Day handing over 2 x Tennant T17'sMatthew Middleton handing over a Tennant S20Leoni Truter handing over a Tennant T500
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BRIAN'S BIRTHDAY
Brian Rachman, Branch Manager, KZN recently celebrated his birthday Bobcat style. With his very own Bobcat birthday cake, its easy to see what this man's passion is! Brian, we hope the day was amazing – and we are sure the cake tasted as great!
MEAN ATTACHMENTS MAKE LIFE SIMPLER
Our extensive range of over 100 attachments certainly makes life simpler!
These Bobcat genuine attachments are precision-built for maximum quality and effectiveness.
Our focus recently has been to promote the planer attachments which are strong enough to cut through concrete and milling asphalt, providing for optimum manoeuvrability at significantly lower costs than other dedicated planers on the market.
Pallet- fork at tachments provide for the quick and easy transportation of bulky, bagged, or palletised material. The adjustable forks can load and unload, lift and carry, and move
and place materials around a variety of jobsites.
Every Bobcat genuine attachment comes standard with a one-year extended warranty, and the best service and support in the industry. Bobcat has been serving satisfied customers for more than 50 years and certainly understand exactly what is needed to get the job done right. Put us to the test!
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ANIMAL-FEED PRODUCER STOCKS UP WITH SKIDSTEER LOADERS
De Heus is an international company that produces and markets high-quality animal feeds. Various skid steers were delivered from Bobcat branches in each of the respective provinces. Bobcat KZN Branch Manager, Brian Rachman explains that the SSLs are used at De Heus’ facilities to load animal feed into warehouses.
“They are ideal for this applicat ion, as their compactness enables them to operate effectively within restricted areas, in addition to high fuel efficiency,” Rachman
points out. Bobcat is the market leader in SSLs, ably supported by its large national footprint.
Bobcat was required to customise the SSLs for De Heus with high-volume, lightweight buckets that were 800 mm long and with a capacity of 800 ℓ. Pre-cleaners were also fitted to ensure a longer life for the air filters due to the dusty conditions in which the SSLs operate. The large, lightweight buckets allow the SSLs to collect as much bulk material as possible, in this case animal feed.
This is the first time that Bobcat has collaborated with De Heus. “We are very proud to have won this particular contract. It showcases how we can provide the highest quality, lowest total cost of ownership for our customers,” Rachman highlights. The contract also saw sister company Goscor Lift Trucks supply six Doosan forklifts across De Heus’ main three branches for use in its respective facilities.
The compactness of the S550 enables it to operate effectively
within restricted areas.
Bobcat delivered five S550 skidsteer loaders to De Heus
Animal Nutrition.
Bobcat customised the S550s for De Heus with high-volume,
lightweight buckets.
A FIRST FOR BOBCAT ON SA TV
We recently interviewed customer Pieter Swanepoel from Lichtenburg on Kyknet’s Grootplaas TV channel about Bobcat’s TLB 730 specifically for the agricultural market. The TLB was used to dig a trench for a pipeline to ensure water is easily available throughout the farm. Pieter emphasised that since they had the B730 on their farm more work and less downtime was realised.
The recording was aired on a Thursday which counted an average of 11 540 viewers. Grootplaas pulls the LSM of 8-10 profile with nationwide coverage. The video is also available on our Bobcat website and YouTube channels for ongoing viewing.
TV crew in action, recording our TLB interview
Brian birthday true bobcat style
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BOBCAT HANDOVERS
TECHNICIAN OF THE MONTH
Tech of the month January, Alex Musandiwa
Tech of the month May, JP Le Roux
Tech of the month March, David Hackland
Tech of the month February, Thinus Cronje
Tech of the month April, Martin Terblanche
TECH TRAINING
Our team of technicians from all regions came together to receive training on aftermarket sales. Alain Tayot, Technical Trainer from
Czech Republic worked closely with the team to equip them with necessary skills to enable them to deliver world-class service.
Technical training in full swing
Tech of the month June, Pieter De Beer
Wayne van der Walt handing over an S850
Struan Raw handing over a skidsteer
Struan Raw handing over a skidsteer
Struan Raw handing over an S70
Struan Raw handing over an S550
Straun Raw handing over S550's
Lee Sampson handing over an S450
Freddie Minnie handing over skidsteers
Freddie Minnie handing over an S530
Freddie Minnie handing over an S450
Freddie Minnie handing over S450's
Freddie Minnie handing over an S450
Freddie Minnie handing over an attachment
Freddie Minnie handing over a skidsteer
Freddie Minnie handing over a skidsteer S450
Darius Marais handing over an S450
Christo Swart handing over TLB's
Brian Rachman handing over an S70
Brian Rachman handing over an Excavator
Brian Rachman handing over an Excavator
Brain Rachman handing over an S550
Alan Downer handing over a TR38160
Alan Downer handing over Skidsteers S100
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GOSCOR LIFT TRUCK COMPANY
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WHAT IS INFOLINK?
Designed and developed by Crown, InfoLink® is a wireless forklift
operator and fleet management solution that puts
the power of accurate,
up - to -date, b u s i n e s s
metrics right at your fingertips.
InfoLink tracks data across your forklift fleet to provide insight on:
• Fleet Utilisation• Energy Consumption• Service Scheduling
The power of accurate, up-to-date, business metrics right at your fingertips
MESSAGE FROM THE TOP
As I pen this note, I can’t believe that we are already midway through 2018. It feels like yesterday when we had the change in Presidency, which ushered in an improved political and economic outlook for 2018.
So how has this turned out for us at Lift Trucks? Despite the positive sentiment, the first trading quarter was, too say it in the nicest conceivable way, less than outstanding. Despite the disappointing National results, our two major coastal branches – KZN and Western Cape – did very well during this period, despite a tumultuous market.
While most businesses are in panic mode, it’s not the case for us at GLTC! In true Goscor fashion, we have, together as a team, soldiered on, and survived the storm, with failure never being an option. For this, we cannot thank you enough! It is this type of dedication demonstrated by all of you that sets us apart from the competition.
Although we haven't turned the corner, and as I write this the half year results aren’t yet finalised, but I can assure you that we are well on our way to recovery and, by the time you read this, we
would hopefully have enjoyed a record breaking order intake for June. Customer retention is in line with expectations; new customer acquisition is at an all-time high.
But what does the future hold? The economic outlook remains sluggish! We should, however, remain resilient as usual. Our strategic direction and objectives have been tested and, when implemented and managed, have proven to be effective. Most importantly, we have not allowed external forces and economic challenges to deter us. As a result of your
unwavering determination and teamwork in pursuit of one common goal, we have emerged even stronger than before.
Together we can, and we shall!
Patrick Barber, GLTC Sales Director
STRONG LIKE A DOOSAN
Strengthening our partnerships with our suppliers to provide our customers the best material handling solutions.
Doosan’s Deputy General Manager Overseas Team 2 spent a few days with us.
Cheon Seok Seo (Ryan) is pictured with Patrick Barber
(GLTC Sales Director) and Ryan Nortje (GLTC Logistics Director).
SETTING THE BAR HIGH
Quality and Health & Safety have always been top priorities at GLTC. The recent successful upgrade from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001: 2015 and the OHSAS 18001 accreditation, setting us as the first forklift supplier to attain both accreditations in South Africa, is testimony to
the relentless focus on setting the bar high as far as quality is concerned, with no compromise to health & safety.
Our management, employees and subcontractors are ceaselessly improving and sharpening the company’s
methods and processes to reach an even higher level of quality and excellence.
We are devoted to the highest standards concerning health and safety issues, following the international standard of OHSAS 18001. Health and Safety are an integral part of the general management of our company
that allows us to continuously improve working conditions, fostering better productivity and therefore high-levels of quality.
With the support of our well-trained employees and subcontractors we manage risks proactively by implementing preventive measures to ensure safe operations.
Our team committed to the highest standards concerning health and safety issues
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The GLTC 4-ball included, from left: Zeyn Alli – Regional Sales Manager, Ronald Ryan – Sales Manager JHB, Wayne Raath – Regional Sales
Manager, Darryl Hancock – Regional Sales Manager.
KZN SUPPORTS HOPE AND HEALING
We played and sponsored a hole at the JFF Annual Golf Day on 25 May in support of the Jes Foord Foundation (JFF).
The Foundation offers free trauma counselling for survivors of rape, molestation and sexual assault, as well as for family and loved ones affected by the trauma.
GLTC ladies manning our hole sponsored
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4 ball from left Mike Keats, Brad Swanepoel,
Gordon Smith, Guy Stone
ALL IN A DAYS’ WORK
Our sales team rec ent l y took part in the Supply Network Africa Golf Day at Royal Oak in Kempton Park. Thank you to Yvette Greyling and Angie Du Plessis who 'manned' the 10th hole where golfers were treated to snacks and drinks courtesy of GLTC.
Group pic around table having coffee and breakfast in preparation for the golf day ahead.
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BIGGEST INFOLINK SITE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
GLTC proudly delivered 33 forklifts to the new Ackermans Hammersdale DC in KZN (25 reach trucks and 8 power pallet trucks). All trucks were
fitted with Infolink, making this the biggest Infolink site in South Africa. Here seen from GLTC are Dale Rosewall and Warren Newell.
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BACK TO BASICS
Getting back to basics does not mean throwing the baby out with the bath water, it just means while we integrate new methods into sales, we need to make sure we are still doing the necessary ‘basics’ to keep the sales momentum going.
Our sales team was urged to continue with the fundamental
basics that still give a real return and integrate, where appropriate, sales push and pull strategies.
Held at Khaya iBhubesi, situated on the banks of the Vaal River, on the outskirts of Parys, the team enjoyed several team building activities after the conference, which included water rafting,
building reading benches and rocking horses, and letting their hair down (so to speak).
We envisage a strong and successful team going forward. This was evident in the many awards handed out at the conference, reiterating that with the right people anything is possible!
The Sales Team got Back to Basics at their annual Sales Conference earlier this year
Dale Rosewall - Sales Person on the Year 2017
Gordon Smith - Used Sales Person of the Year 2017
JHB Branch - Branch of the Year 2017
Reading benches and rocking horses built by the teams were
donated to a local charity.
2017 AWARDS
Achieving Sales BudgetEast London BranchDurban Branch Achieving Branch BudgetJHB BranchEast London Branch GRC awarded Health and Safety Award Durban Branch awarded Parts Department of the YearJHB Branch awarded Service Department of the YearJHB Branch awarded Rental Department of the Year
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COMMITTED TO HELPING SPAR GROUP OPTIMISE OPERATIONS
GLTC’s relationship with the Spar Group, one of the largest retailers across southern Africa, dates as far back as some 20 years ago.
Awarded the Spar Group’s coveted Logistics Supplier of the Year in 2016, GLTC
recently raised the stakes at the Spar Inland Trade Show held at Emperors Palace on 18-19 April with a display of a range of innovative lifting solutions aimed at optimising the retail group’s operations across i ts countr ywide distribution centres.
The bi-annual trade show, which aims to showcase Spar’s preferred suppliers, is a well-attended event that sees hundreds of trade representatives sampling new products and acquiring information on new services. GLTC presented selected products that were relevant to the retailers. The stand
was further enhanced by a live caricature ar tist, cartoonist Gary Bottger who, during the course of the two
days, created a huge hype around the stand with his live caricature drawings of our visitors.
Dan and Stuart Representing GLTC
Lucky Twala, Senior Operations Manager North Rand - having
his caricature drawn by Cartoonist Gary Bottger
Willie Geyser of Spar Palm Sands Lichtenburg - having
his caricature drawn
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GLTC SPONSORING INDUSTRY
Relationships with the industries that we deal with are of significant value to us at GLTC. We have recently reaffirmed our commitment to the fishing and supply chain industries through supporting their respective flagship events this year.
We go fishing at Umhlanga Ski Boat Festival
GLTC was the main sponsor at this year’s prestigious Umhlanga Ski Boat Festival which took place 16-17 June.
GLTC showcased its passion by being the main sponsor of the grand fishing festival. Hosted by the Umhlanga Ski Club, the festival holds an important place in the fishing community’s hearts. Having stopped running for the past 12 years, GLTC’s sponsorship has gone a long way in helping with the relaunch of the festival this year. It is a flagship festival that originates way back from the 1990s, and attracts fisherman from the whole KwaZulu-Natal coast line.
This year’s show featured boats, paddle skis and a jetski fishing competition. The event was a huge success, with several orders already in the pipeline.
GLTC gives SAPICS 2018 a lift
The SAPICS Conference is a leading event in Africa for supply chain professionals and the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. The conference showcases the latest developments, newest technologies and innovative ideas relating to supply chain management. The heart of the conference is to tackle core business issues, all the way from increasing revenues, decreasing
costs to keeping customers happy – all of which are integral to GLTC’s own business goals.
GLTC was the Bronze Sponsor of SAPICS 2018 held at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town from 10-13 June, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of the organisation.
GLTC also sponsored a caricature artist Gary Carvalho, who had delegates queuing to get their caricatures drawn in between Supply chain management talks and seminars.
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Little Byron was in Second place
for his catch
Winner for the ladies division Sarah
Gernetsky with a 25.3kg cuda
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SERVICE GOING THE EXTRA MILE
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! Johannesburg Branch Service Department won the Service Department of the Year Award 2017 as announced at the Conference back in April! Well done and thank you to the following staff for your hard work and dedication:
• Willie Marx• Manfred Lloyd• Sean Mitchell• Raymond Engelbrecht• Lindsay Boyden• Shelley Casper
• Isabel Duvenage
• Yolanda Jeffries• Riaan Nel• Erle Kantor• Pieter Stoop• Gideon van der Merwe• Liani van Ren sburg• Jason Stols• Lex Winson• Kobus Swart• Dumisani Sibongani• Anthony Fouché
Outstanding Achievement Award Goes to Service JHB
Outstanding Achievement Award Goes to Service JHB
JHB awarded as Service Department of 2017
BRAKES FOR LIFE AT NAMPO
Africa’s biggest agricultural show, Nampo Oesdag - Harvest Day, took place 15-18 May 2018 in Bothaville. We showed farmers from far and wide the renowned Doosan ‘brakes for life’ system at this year’s event. The ‘brakes for life’ system, which made world headlines when it was introduced some years ago – and still one of the most important selling features
on Doosan forklifts – is an oil-cooled disc brake system (OCB).
On show were two Doosan forklifts, the D35C-5 forklift and a refurbished Doosan D25S-5 which generated a lot of interest. The drawcard, however, was visitors having a chance to meet Toks Van Der Linde – ex Springbok Rugby player and Toks n Tjops show host.
The team had great fun with Toks on the stand
Contestant with his catch
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Jan-Hendrik Rust and Hannes Göldner handing over 8 x Doosan B30S-5
Warren Newell handing over a Crown TSP 6500 - 1.5 wire guided unit
Clinton van Vuuren handing over a Crown ESR1.6
Jonathan Rall handing over a Doosan D30GX-P
Jenna Van Rensburg handing over 2 x Crown WP
Clinton van Vuuren handing over a Doosan D30GXP
Jared Smart handing over a Doosan D30S-5
Jared Smart handing over 2 x Doosan D30S-5
Jenna van Rensburg handing over a Doosan D2.5GX forklift & Doosan BR18J reach truck
Zeyn Alli handing over a Doosan D25S-5Zeyn Alli handing over a Doosan B25S-5-55602 FFT
Jonathan Rall handing over 2 x Doosan D25GXP
Mervin Govender and Jenna van Rensburg handing over a Crown SCT1.3
Langa Mgenge handing over a Doosan D25GXP
Jonathan Rall handing over a Bendi B420
Darryl Hancock handing over 2 x Doosan B25S-5
Charl Snygans handing over a Doosan D25GXP
Werner Stegmann and Manfred Lloyd handing over 6 x Doosan BR16JW, 6 x Doosan D30S-5, 1 x Doosan D70S-5
Mike Keats, Jonathan Rall and Warren Newell handing over 9 x Crown ESR5260-2.0 reach trucks, 1 x Doosan B30S-5 forklift , 9 x GPC3060-2.7 low level order pickers , and 5 x PE4500-60 Powered Pallet trucks
Hannes Göldner handing over 2 x Doosan D25S-5
Jonathan Rall and Mervin Govender handing over a Doosan Reach Truck BR16JW
Dale Rosewall handing over a Doosan D25GX
Langa Mgenge's first handover of a Doosan D25S-D
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ENJOY THE FEELING
GRC took part in the Coca Cola Beverage South Africa (CCBSA) 2018 Supplier Development Conference held at Gallagher
Convention Centre in March, where we had a stand with our Crown WT on display.
GRC HANDOVERS
IT TAKES ATTITUDE
Ever wondered what it would be like to be in Sales?
From Storeman to External Sales, Ephraim Bafana Dludla, believes that as a Salesperson at GRC he realises how important attitude is in making it happen!
Ephraim started his career working as a Storeman. Thereafter, he worked as an Adhoc abuse administrator / buyer for Goscor Rental Company for another year, before he saw an opportunity in Internal Sales for rentals, where he worked for 2 years. Since March 2018 he has been selling the refurbished equipment for the Goscor Rental Company and is thoroughly loving it!
“ I t ’s been awesome communicating or conversing with customers not just on the phone but directly face to face and helping them with their business needs. Seeing how impressed they are by our business solutions is what drives me,” says Ephraim.
Ephraim’s first sale. Handing over of a Doosan D2.5
Showcasing our Crown WT Ladies from CCBSA looking very smart
2018 CCBSA Supplier Development Conference
ON A ROLL
Congratulations to the GLTC and GRC drivers for completing a rollback training course!
Let's Get Practical
From the left Josius Lethole , Joseph Pulumo, Joel Mankga
and Solomon Marabe.
Ephraim Dludla’s first handover of a Doosan D2.5
Tebogo Mohlaka handing over a refurbished Doosan 4.5 T Forklift
Tebogo Mohlaka handing over a refurbished Doosan 2.5T Forklift
Tebogo Mohlaka handing over a Doosan D45
Lavesh Gunpath handing over a refurbished Bendi B318 Articulated Forklift
Lavesh Gunpath handing over a refurbished Doosan 2.5T Diesel Forklift
Lavesh Gunpath handing over 2 x refurbished Doosan 2.5T Diesel Forklifts (bringing the total number of units purchased from Goscor to 14)
Lavesh Gunpath handing over a refurbished Doosan 1.8T Diesel
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SHOWING OUR TRUE COLOURS
The GRC team enjoyed an afternoon in the sun at their annual team building session held in May.
With only a “Minute to Win It” the teams took the activities very seriously to try and outwit one another. All the teams showed their commitment
and sportsmanship, but as each team won several of the activities no one team took the title. The entire GRC team was declared as the overall winners
- proving that together they can accomplish anything.
It was a great day for some fun in the sun!
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GOSCOR POWER PRODUCTS
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FULL DEALERSHIP IN EASTERN CAPE
We are proud to announce our newly appointed Platinum Dealer for the Eastern Cape area, Industrial Welding Supplies (IWS) who supply welding equipment.
“We were battling to find a decent dealer in the area”, says
Mark Bester, GPP GM. "I was driving past, took a chance and stopped. Our meeting lasted for 4 hours and we have now appointed them. They will be exclusive to GPP.”
IWS have put in a massive stock order. They have embarked
o n a n advertising c amp aig n and will also be selling to a sub-dealer in the area. W e l c o m e IWS!
WORKING TOGETHER
David Bester, internal sales at GPP recently attended Uni-Span’s monthly sales meeting, setup by Debby Marx. Here he presented the Goscor Power Products offerings to Neil Badenhorst (Uni-Span Sales Manager) and his team. The GPP products are an excellent add-on to the compliment the Uni-Span offerings. Majority of Uni-Span’s customers are construction
companies, and Power Products core products sell to this market, so it makes a perfect fit!
“In about 2 months, we have already done about R450k of business with Uni-Span’s customers, mostly thanks to Morne Raath,” says David.
INTERCOMPANY CROSS SELLING
Goscor Power Products supplied a silent Diesel 90 kva Generator to Bobcat, who in turn is renting it to Uni-Span on a long-term rental.
This is a brilliant example of intercompany cross selling and hiring. Thanks to Vanessa at Bobcat and Teresa at Goscor Power
Products for making this happen!
RATO GENERATES A SMILE
Cornelia Niemand is a business owner of a food truck named Didi’s Pizza Truckee. They were experiencing major electricity problems at the various markets and food venues and decided to invest in a generator.
The RATO R87501D Generator is a powerful 7.8KVA unit that runs the following equipment without any hick ups, cut-outs or hitches:
• Microwave oven - 1 050 watts• Warming/display unit - 1
200 watts
• Soft serve machine - 1 800 watts
• Beverage fridge - 175 watts• Freezer - 140 watts• LED lights - 3 x 18 watts each
One person can easily move the generator as it has wheels and an adjustable handle. We top it up with petrol after 5 hours of consistent use.
“ While all generators have a noise factor,
we have found that placing the generator only about 20 steps from the food truck, still allows us to engage and chat to our customers at a comfortable speaking level. I am very pleased with the machine and look forward to working with Goscor.”
FILE HIRE PLANT PARTNERSHIP
File Hire Plant, one of South Africa’s leading hire and sales equipment specialists for the engineering, construction and mining industry has opened a new branch in Kempton Park. They relinquished their partnership with one of our competitors and their new showroom has been stocked only with Goscor Power Products machines. Their Head Office is based in Boksburg. Rammers and concrete cuttersFile Hire Plant Branch
Manager SylvesterEngines
Teresa Jackson, National Sales Manager
IWS Platinum Dealer
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SULZER COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION
Early Monday cold morning Jannie and Charles are out at Sulzer to remove an old compressor and and replace it with our new Ozen Compressor.
The relationship between us and Sulzer started when their compressors needed servicing
and they contacted us. We specialise in servicing all types of compressors and makes.
Now when a need for a new compressor at their workshop arised they thought of our great service and decided to buy from us, which has made us proud.
Teamwork: Jannie and Charles, disassembling a compressor
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NAMPO FEEDBACK
In May we attended Nampo 2018 with other Goscor Group Companies. The Expo was a great opportunity for us to showcase our two quality brands Sullair and Ozen Compressors and interact with a new market and meet potential clients face to face.
Building the GCAS brand is top priority for us and this was one avenue we will definitely explore again. Our next event will be at Electra Mining! Watch this space.
WELCOME WARREN!
We welcome Warren Schultz on board as the new GM for Goscor Compressed Air Solutions. We asked him a few questions to get to know him. Here’s what he has to say:
Who is Warren Schultz?
I originally started my career in the legal industry and from
there moved over to the very competitive steel industry. Over the years I have managed various business units in South Africa, Mozambique and Zambia. I have a wife and a 6 month old son and have recently re-located back to Alberton. Great to be back with good family and friends.
Where did you grow up and attended school?
I attended Hoërskool Jeugland in Kempton Park – Gauteng - where I also grew up and spent all of my childhood.
When did you start working for Bobcat/Goscor?
I started working for Bobcat Equipment Cape Town in July 2017 as Branch Manager. I am very excited about this new role within the group and grateful for the opportunity I have been provided with to lead a great team of individuals.
What makes you want to get up in the morning?
There are a number of things that gets me up in the morning, with my wife and my son probably being the biggest motivators in my life. Another, is the chance to add value to a business and people in a tangible way by working on something, then seeing the results and impact it has on various people, the business and myself.
What is your management style?
I have a collaborative and coaching management style. I believe staff with a good positive attitude working together as a team - with hard work being rewarded - the driving force of any business. I like being hands-on and getting things done in an efficient manner while empowering staff through participation, guidance and motivation.
What would you like to achieve at GCAS as the new GM?
A significant amount of work has already been done by the staff at GCAS over the years and we were not crowned business unit of the year in 2017 for nothing! We already offer world class solutions to customers and my core focus would be to take this solid foundation that has been built and ensure we have a sustainable business with solid growth within our current and other markets. Watch this space!
One thing you want us to know about you?
In matric I was a member of our school choir which placed second in the Annual National Eisteddfod which I got honorary colours for. I thought I could sing pretty well until just before the grand finale our teacher told me to just mouth the words and pretend like I was singing…Warren Schultz, GM
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SANY EXCAVATOR SY210
GEM recently sold a Sany SY210 excavator to KwaZulu-Natal-based Bouvardia Green Consultancy (BGC) where it will be used to load trucks with building material such as sand. BGC is a mining and building material supply company. It mines sand in KwaZulu-Natal and supplies hardware and building materials in Durban South.
Nicole Mchunu, the owner of BGC says she and her business
associate, who only uses SANY machines, were impressed: “We are very happy with reliability and lower running costs. The service received from SANY is exceptional. I have personally observed their machines working on my site they were truly impressive.”
“With steady inroads to contract projects and mining, there has been a keen interest in the product. We are currently busy negotiating a five unit
replacement deal with one of our current customers which bears testament to this,” Raw says that this machine represents the unique selling point of SANY. “It has optimal fuel economy, offers the customer lower cost of ownership, is fitted with an American Cummins 104 kW engine and has a Kawasaki hydraulic pump.” SANY’s main differentiator is its highly competitive pricing for a world-class product which is complemented by a increasing improvement of parts-holding and full in-field service and technical back-up.
VEEPLAAS COVERAGE
In April the GEM team set off to Malelane to video the SY215 in action. GM Andre Steenkamp and farmer Craig Starker had a conversation about this machine and how it would benefit the agricultural market of South Africa. At this specific application the excavator was removing mango and the viewers of Kyknet could clearly see the benefits of having such a machine on hand.
Straun Raw handing over a SY210
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A FIRST IN AFRICA!
According to SANY, the new 750 t excavator will be the first of its kind in Africa. The excavator, primarily designed as a loading tool, is specially designed for mine construction applications. With high efficiency, low fuel consumption, strong power and high strength, they are the “optimum machines” for the mine exploration, says Goscor Earthmoving Equipment GM Andre Steenkamp.
Compared to former generations, the model improves the efficiency by 8%-10% and saves fuel consumption by 10%, says SANY. The strengthened working devices and wear-resistant bucket enhance 10%
of the digging force, making the machines reliable enough to handle the mining work. The design also enhances the machines' stability and durability, extending their service life by 50%. In addition, the new product can be equipped with versatile parts and attachments, such as extension jib, breaker, cutter and ripper, for different uses.
“This machine has enough horse power to get the job done quietly, efficiently and, most importantly, without breaking the bank, as it is a very affordable large excavator. The SY750 will definitely carve, or rather, dig, itself into the market with its reliable power source, as
well as impeccable back up from GEM,” Steenkamp enthuses.
GEM has clinched its first sale of a SY750 excavator to a local major coal-mining company, and is confident that the new range will soon gain significant traction in the local mining, construction, and road-building industries.
Meanwhile, the company also distributes the excavator to neighbouring countries – one was sold to and is being deployed at a copper mine in Kanshansi, Zambia. “The client ordered four units as a trial and now they have ordered another 6 units, which will be delivered in the following weeks,” adds Steenkamp.
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Struan Raw handing over a SY210
Rudi Burger handing over a SY215
Lee Sampson handing over a SYL956H
Lee Sampson handing over a SYL956H
Lee Sampson handing over a SY500H
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R15M WORTH OF SANY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED FOR COAL-MINE REHABILITATION
Two SY956H front-end loaders, a SMG200 Grader, a SY500H excavator, and a SY335 excavator have been delivered to Ukubhukuda Trading, whose subsidiaries Tipper & Co and E&J Construction have been contracted to carry out the rehabilitation of the mining area.
GEM eMalahleni Sales Executive Lee Sampson comments that the initial
relationship with Ukubhukuda Trading was forged in March 2017, when it purchased a SYL956H1 front-end loader and a SY335 excavator. The latter is ideal for mining applications due to the use of high-quality wear-resistant plate for added endurance and reliability. With a maximum digging depth of 6 170 mm, and a transport length of 11.1 m, the SY335 excavator is ideal
for the mining, construction, and plant-hire sectors.
With a bucket capacity of 2.7 m3 to 3.2 m3 standard and a 4.5 m3 coal bucket, the SYL956H1 front-end loader is ideal for heavy-duty mining operations. The machine’s highly-efficient drive system features a rotary automatic gearbox that boosts travel speed by 10%, and increases towing force by over 6%. The rated load
is 5 000 kg, the rated power is 162 kW, and the maximum lifting force is 172 kN.
“As soon as Ukubhukuda Trading commenced with rehabilitation work at Arnot, they purchased an extra two machines, and we are in the process of delivering a further three SYL956H1 front-end loaders,” Sampson reveals.
In addition, E&J Construction purchased a SY500H excavator and an additional SYL956H1 front-end loader in May. The former is a Tier 4, 50.5 t excavator with a rated engine power of 298 kW at 2 100 rpm, a bucket capacity of 3.1 m3. “We are currently finalising two more deals with E&J Sampson adds.
GEM has reconfigured the buckets on the SYL956H1 to increase the size range from 3.2 m3 to 4.5 m3 to boost productivity and turnaround time for its mining clients in particular. All the machines supplied by GEM have standard 250-hour service plans.
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NAMPO FEEDBACK GEM
Andre Steenkamp commented after Nampo that the farming community has battled severe droughts in various parts of the country and the water shortage is going to increase due to changing weather patterns as well as water being syphoned off by mining activities in sensitive eco systems. 90% of farms are operated on future capital. If there is no equity in the land how will current or prospective farmers farm? The products GEM showcased were all machines that can assist with relieving drought or flood effects. The farmer can use the excavator to build dams and also to contour new fields that are prepared for new crops. These machines can assist
the farmer as they are well priced and maintenance is very affordable in today’s terms. The equipment is reliable and also very economical.
It was also noted that Toks van der Linde definitely drew more feet than what would normally be missed. This meant that the overall exposure increased as these “new” visitors might be converted to clients as quite a few of them did not know the group and what products we represent. The sales personnel reported that they felt the people who visited the stand provided far more quality enquiries compared to last year. Therefore quality over quantity was experienced overall. Rudi Burger, Freddie Minnie, Toks van Der Linde, Wimpie Kok
SIGNAGE AND BRANDING
SHUMANI FINANCIAL YEAR-END STAFF BRAAI!!
With all the internal changes and a financial year-end at hand, a staff braai was a perfect way to unwind and take a breather even if it was for a day. The braai also served as a way for the 34 staff compliment to meet face to face as most of the service technicians are based on site and only get to communicate with the office staff via emails and phones.
The braai commenced with Victor thanking everyone for their hard work and dedication in previous financial year and with him encouraging them to do well for the next year.
Later on the braai was made more special by a surprise visit from Neil Wilson, Goscor, CEO and special guests from Imperial.
Imperial Team with Allesha
Victor Nemukula and Neil Wilson
Shumani Team with Victor and Neil
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UPGRADING OUR IMAGE
We are loving our new vehicle and office branding.
UP WE GO IN UPINGTON
In an attempt to further grow our brand in Upington, we secured a stand at the well-attended annual Upington Landbou Expo, held from 31 May - 02 June at the Upington Show Grounds.
Over 100 exhibitors also grabbed the opportunity to expose their brands to the
lucrative Upington agricultural community. Some good contacts were made. The show was well attended by over 11,000 visitors. We further supported our brand by advertising on the local radio before and during the show, exposing our brand even further to more than 89,000 listeners.
Victor, GM, Kedibone Mogabe and Hercholl Johnson
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MPUMALANGA LANDBOU KONGRES 2018
Bobcat & Lift Truck Company showcased their mean machines with added muscle to the agricultural market. Andre Steenkamp, GM, GEM and Juan Botha, Branch Manager Mpumalanga attended the gala dinner and met the farmer of the year and Jean was added to
the whatsapp group and is now up to date to what is happening in the area. Jean van Greunen, Sales Representative, GLTC manned the stand – the objective was to create brand awareness in the area with the ultimate goal to penetrate the agri segment.
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CHARITY GOLF DAY RAISES R100 000 FOR THE AMY FOUNDATION
Goscor Group of Companies hosted the Annual CT Charity Golf Challenge on 1 June 2018 at the beautiful Durbanville Golf Club. 88 key stakeholders and Goscorians participated in this successful event.
“We raised R100 000 for Amy Foundation”. The Amy Foundation is a non-profit organisation that offers programmes to develop and empower youth, ages 5-35,
living in challenged and vulnerable communities within the Western Cape. Our After School Programme supplements the shortcomings of the educational system in the townships. By focusing on creativity the Amy Foundation aims to make learning enjoyable while also fostering the drive for academic success. Our Youth Skills Development Programme focuses on 18-35 years olds creating employment and
entrepreneurial opportunities. By focusing on creativity the Amy Foundation aims to make learning enjoyable while also fostering the drive for academic success.
Thank you to all our loyal sponsors. Without you, days like this would not be possible.
CT Golf Goscor Cleaning Equipment (Madel Dalla Pria,
Josephine Arends)
CT Golf Day - LT Girls - Best Gees!!
CT Golf Day (Debby Marx, Michelle Bayley, Darryl Shafto)
CT Golf - Nico Janse van Rensburg, Lift Truck Technician
A SILVER AWARD WON!
The Royal Agr icul tural show, held annually in Pietermaritzburg is well know as one of the largest agri shows in KZN.
Bobcat and GEM have put their best foot forward this year and showcased only but their finest machinery. The KZN team led by Brian Rachman and Events Manager, Elizme
Hanekom, worked tireously to create a marvellous display which won the Silver Medallion award for display. This award-winning stand showcased the monstrous SANY SY210C and the beasty Bobcat TLB which sparked great interest.
Many customers graced Bobcat & GEM stands and showed keen interests in the newer products.
The exposure received has been phenomenal! “A special thanks to marketing and the Bobcat KZN teams for all the extra hours and passion put in to this event,” Says Brian Rachman, Bobcat GM.
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MAIN SPONSOR AT MYN MANNE
The Myn Manne Marine Association had its humble beginnings back in 1977 with its first gathering at Sodwana
Bay. It was organized by a few avid anglers from Matla Mine and the total number of boats competing were a mere three.
The competition has taken leaps and bounds since then and we have witnessed record numbers in the last few years, with entries exceeding 80 boats and 600 anglers. Myn Manne is well known in the SA community for being one of the biggest and toughest angling competitions of the year.
Since Myn Manne is essentially a competition for employees and contractors of mines, most of the sponsors are from the mining
industry, a huge target market for Bobcat and Sany, hence their participation as the main sponsor of the Weighing Station. It proved to be an excellent learning curve for the team.
MEAN MUSCLE POWER SHOWN AT NAMPO
The Goscor Group showed off its machine muscle power at NAMPO this year. This show attracts the crème del la crème of the decision makers in the Agricultural community each year.
The annual four-day event attracted around 75 000 visitors and almost 700 companies flocked to show off their products. The Goscor Group promoted their various equipment on a very well
planned and attractive stand. Our sister company Prowalco also joined us on the stand. Great show specials enhanced their selling power and lead records show good promise
of orders to come while some business units sold a variety of equipment at the show.
Visitors flocked onto the stand to take a picture with our draw
card, Toks Van Der Linde, former Springbok and show host of Toks n Tjops and their favourite Goscor machine. Overall a good show for Goscor and our partners.
Thinus and Management from Myn Manne
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EVENTS
Spar Trade Show Cleaning Spar Inland Trade Show Cleaning
Spar Inland Trade Show CleaningDan & Stuart from Lift Truck Company
A HIT AT SPAR SHOW
The Spar Inland Trade Show, a bi-annual tradeshow, proved to be the perfect platform to showcase our products to Spar’s preferred suppliers. Held at Emperor’s Palace in Johannesburg, the show was extremely well attended and brought together hundreds of Spar owners and trade representatives sampling new products and acquiring information on new services.
GLTC and GCE joined forces and showcased their materials handling and cleaning equipment. A cartoonist was sponsored as a draw card to attract visitors to the stand. This worked wonders.
“I had the fantastic opportunity of meeting different branch owners of Spars across the
inland region of SA,” says Dan van der Vaart from GLTC. “The Goscor marketing team ensured our stand was professional and appealing, with the fantastic idea of hiring a cartoonist, who became the biggest hit of the Spar Trade Show. This idea assisted in having people linger around our stand and products a little longer than normal, and therefore, helping us “break the ice” with the potential customers. We were able to gain huge interest from over 40 different Spar branches, with majority of the individuals not being aware that GLTC is primary supplier to all Spar DC’s.”
“A great retailer show for GCE,” says Janet Troskie from Goscor Cleaning Equipment. “it proved to be an excellent way
to reinforce our brands in the market not only with the Spar group but also with the suppliers who attended the show. On the cross-border side, we got
a couple of good leads as well. We ordinarily would not get to see these clients - especially in countries where we have no representation.”
Retail Cleaning Team, Leonie Truter, Anel Kok, Janet Troskie
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SUPPORTING ST. STITHIANS CRICKET
The Bryanston Country Club was a hub of activity on 13 June, where Goscor sponsored a hole in support of the St.Stithians
College Prep Open Team’s Cricket Tour to England in July. Invited golfers enjoyed coffee and cappuccinos while taking
part in our ring toss challenge. Together with the cricketers we were able to raise an additional R3330 on the day!
We wish the boys all the best for their upcoming tour!
Peter Amm, Neil Wilson, Barry Owen and Tony Siddle enjoyed the course on the crisp winter's day
The Ring Toss Challenge proved to be tricky even for our CEO
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A SINGER AND NOW AN ACTOR TOO!
Ben Churr stars in his wife, Elme's new music video
ACHIEVEMENTS
Ben Churr, MBA student
IT’S ALL DOWNHILL – ASIJIKI – NO TURNING BACK
Endurance, determination and perseverance are just some of the attributes one needs to have when participating in what is known as the “ Ultimate Human Race”, the Comrades Marathon.
The Comrades marathon started in 1921, 24 May 1921 was when the first race took place. This race is run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, (vice versa), which is approximately 89 -90 km. The race was first started by Vic Clapham, a World War 1 Veteran in memory of the lives lost during the war.
This race does not only require physical fitness but also mental determination, with months of training and with much bravery some of our very own Goscorians have participated
in this gruelling race.
Hearty congratulations to Victor Nemukula, Arina van Der Westhuizen and her husband Vian van der Westhuizen for participating in this event, you are an inspiration and you have made Goscor proud!
In the background, Justin Wright and Kimmy Wright under the HAMNET wing provided emergency communications to The Comrades organization, using radio communications to contact the relevant personnel, such as paramedics & bailer buses, when required.
Many lessons can be learnt from the Comrade runners, the one that stands out is to never give up, always follow your dreams
and keep on running, for there are many runners that failed in the past that came back to complete the race. In the spirit of the Comrades Marathon – Asijiki – No turning back!
2017 CREDIT CONTROLLER CHALLENGE
Congratulations to Bernadette Botha from Goscor Cleaning Equipment for winning R2000 and being the overall winner in the 2017 Credit Controller Challenge.
“It was a tough decision,” says
Helen Smith, Goscor Group Financial Credit Manager, “however the criteria did not only concern the FYE results, but overall consistent performance during the year, minimum bad debt write-offs etc.” The team
were also judged on various other selection criteria’s such as their decision-making skills, initiative and constructive feedback report.
Well done to these 4 ladies!
Warren, Mellissa and Jared completed the Holla Trail 5km
run and 19km ride combo in June
3rd prize joint winner – Lerato Shabangu - R500 cash
2nd Prize Winner – Constance Machika, Goscor Compressed
Air Solutions - R1,000 cash
1st Prize Winner – Bernadette Botha, Goscor Cleaning
Equipment - R2,000 cash3rd prize joint winner – Sandra
Jagdessi - R500 cash
Victor Nemukula (Shumani) with club members ready
for the Marathon
Arina van Der Westhuizen and her husband Vian van der Westhuizen
Written by Tebogo Mohlaka (GRC) who sadly didn't finish the race
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“ Running the Comrades is a challenge I relish in,” says Victor. “The race itself tests the endurance of the human spirit and how much one can take. When you finally cross the finish line, you feel like you have conquered the world and nothing is impossible!” Victor Nemukula
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BABIES
A true-blooded Goscorian, Reegan van Rensburg, Daniel
and Jenna's lovechild
Chyanne Amber Williams born to Chanley Williams who recently
joined the GCE sales team
George Jolly (GCE) proudly welcomes his second baby boy Lyle
Wesley and Nicole Bodmer and their son Jack Derick Bodmer proudly named after our late
Ricky Bodmer
GR R'S *
Jeanette Ekermans child Kayden Seneque Gr R -
Care Bears Playland
Megan Walker's daughter Mia Gr R - Wolraad Woltemade
Nokuthula Luthuli's child Enhle Gr R - Ethembeni
School Umgababa
GR 1'S *
Helen Smith's identical twin grandsons Albert and Wouter Gr R - Westwood Pre-primary
Justin Wright's daughter Hannah-Rose Wright Gr 1 -
Westville Junior Primary
Karien Loubser's son AJ van Tonder Gr 1 - Laerskool die Arend
Magasheni Subroyan's son Immanuel Gr 1 -
Summerfields primary
Nokuthula Masondo's son Dumisa Gr1 - Christ
Church pre-primary
Strini Naidoo's son Darian Gr 1 - Hurlyvale Primary
CANCER SHAVEATHON
Jason Robins, GAS site agent in Secunda shaved his hair to help raise funds for cancer.
DEATHS
Rest in peace Goscorians
Thandile Jantjie (GLTC, JHB)
Vic Gladwin (GLTC, JHB)
Jean Botha (Bobcat) and wife with their baby boy, Franco.
*Apologies for not including these kiddies in the last edition
*Apologies for not including these kiddies in the last edition
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THE LONG WAIT
THE WAIT WAS WORTH IT!
When Ben Churr proposed to his gorgeous wife Elme 5 years ago, he couldn’t afford the perfect ring which Elme had wanted. 5 years later, Elme designed her dream ring and hubby Ben had it made for her. So after a long 5 year wait, Elme now has the ring she designed and wanted – not to mention the perfect hubby!! Ben & Elme
WEDDINGS
GOSCOR LOVEBIRDS
At long last our very own KZN lovebirds tied the knot in the most romantic and beautiful ceremony in the picturesque Midlands on 24 March 2018.
Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together... Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!!!
Prem with daughter Preshni
Prem and Renuka Moodley's daughter, Preshni, marries
Jared Chellan in India
Prem also re-married his wife, Renuka, in a tradtional ceremony
ENGAGEMENTS
GLTC JHB - Sune Lerm to Armand Visser
FOOSBALL FUN
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so they say!? Here Elsabe (Goscor Marketing) enjoys a quick game of Fooseball with Andre Jnr at the Goscor marketing office. If you are in the area – pop in and visit us in our new premises for a coffee and smash some balls!
Elsabe and Andre
Madel and Ashton new wheels
Jenna & Daniel Wedding 24 March
STAFF NEWS
VALENTINE'S DAY
GLTC Ladies loving the limelight
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GOSCOR KIDDIES
SPECIAL MOMENTS
A SPECIAL PLACE ON OUR DOORSTEP
Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in early childhood. It is the most common condition in a related constellation of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders, also called ASDs. There is no cure for autism, but early intervention using skills-training and behaviour modification can yield excellent results.
Our very own Gregory Cuthbert (Workshop Technician at GLTC JHB) has openly shared his daughter’s incredible journey with us. Michaela, at only 12 years of age, was born with autism. Like most parents who have a special needs child, Gregory has struggled to find a suitable facility for his daughter where she can thrive and enable her to attend
school as normally as possible.
From the time that Michaela has attended Special Moments Day Care, in Kempton Park, Gregory has praised her progress and development. The development has been remarkable to say the least.
The daycare facility focuses on children with autism, down syndrome, ADHD, cerebral palsy, blindness and other related learning disabilities. They help teach children who aren't able to go to regular school with regular curriculum. In addition, they provide education in form of social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development, as well as occupational therapy and basic speech therapy.
Special Moments Daycare is in need of a sponsorship in order to build up the facility. They are always looking for sponsors of any kind – the smallest amount or item will
make the biggest difference to our children with disabilities. For more information please contact the Principal Sarika on 084 773 2425 or visit www.specialmomentsdaycare.co.za
Shout out to Herry Phamphe, who always puts in additional hours to assist
Bobcat Rental and for really going the extra mile in getting the operators collected and delivered.
Tebogo getting down and dirty at Nampo, always
going the extra mile, with such a great smile! Joel you biscuit!Happy driver, Solly Marabe
Freddie pushing some elbow greece
SHOUT OUT
Andre Jansen Van Vuuren with Tatum
Saving money early: Makayla & Kaitlyn Marx opening their first bank accounts Daddy Day Care with Chanley Williams (GCE JHB)
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CLASSIFIEDS
WANTED:
Pre-Loved Baby CotBrown or WhiteMust not be falling apart
Send details with price toGrany [email protected]
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FUNNIES
Kasha, get a room!Break a leg Hilton!
My nail will never be the same again
in the quest for cost saving we do it ourselves!
Nampo build up - not for the feint hearted Mason ready to take on Lex's job Getting my macho on!
Classified! Francois Otto caught on camera - a rare sighting XXX
Was Greece a bit slippery for you Hilton?
I see you, a lot!
Hold on to your hats people!
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LONG SERVICE
5 YEARS
Maria Swanepoel, Creditors Clerk, JHBPeter Cunningham, Workshop Manager, CPT Jack Manamela, Operator, JHB
Nyaweleni Muleya, Workshop Rental, JHBRudzani Musandiwa,
Operator, JHBElliot Maluleka, Rental Operator, Ellisras
Mduduzi Sibiya, Workshop, JHBWilliam Malepe, Operator, JHB
Regardt Breytenbach, Field Service Technician, JHBLesiba Makhafola, Operator, JHB
Magdalena Geldenhuys, Administrator, Ellisras Russell Alexander, Operator, CTMasande Nayithi, Operator, CT
Kimentha Nair, Admin Manager, DBN Shumani Nengudza, CBU Controller, JHB
Jean Botha, Sales Representative, Nelspruit
10 YEARS
15 YEARS
Adriaan Van Den Berg, Parts Sales, JHB
Vincent Gwala, Field Service Technician, DBN
Nhlanhla Cyprian Mashini, Operator, JHBCedric Muleya, Technician, JHBAbram Ndlovu, Technician, DBN
Justin Wright, National Technical Manager, KZN
BOBCAT
5 YEARS 10 YEARS
GAS
Shirly Smit, Sales Representative, JHBNtebaleng Evans Malatji, Driver, JHBJohan Oosthuizen, Sales Manager, JHBGideon Janse Van Rensburg, Lowbed Driver, JHBFrank Shortridge, Field Technician, JHBSiyabonga Mteto, Service Technician, JHBJacques Pretorius, Workshop Manager, JHB
Paul Curnow, Service Technician, GAS, JHB
Enock Khumalo, Roll Back Driver, GAS, KZN
Johnny Sookraj, Service Manager, GCE DBNStephen Rapaka, Trainer, GCE JHB
Khazamula Bilankulu, Wash Bay, JHB
Bernadette Botha, JHB, Debtors Clerk
Henk Fokkema, JHB, Sales Representative
Roger Kimmie, PE, Foreman
Poovendree Govend Pentiah, DBN, Coordinator
GCE
5 YEARS 15 YEARS
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GLTC
GPP
5 YEARS 10 YEARS
5 YEARS 10 YEARS 15 YEARS
GCAS
5 YEARS
Duane Kruger, National Sales and Business Development Manager, JHBGwen Sachs, Internal Parts Sales, JHB
10 YEARS
Willem Dalton, Field Service Technician, JHB
Vincent Moodley, Technician, DBN
Chris Bitzer, Product Support Manager, NEL
Kevishen Naicker, Mechanic Assistant, DBN
Theresho Dibakoane, Warehouse Assistant, NEL
Gregg Tarr, Sales Manager, WC
Villa De Wet, Admin Officer, WC
Marius Jansen Van Vuuren, Pre-Owned Regional Sales Manager, WC
Junaid Khan, Roll-back Driver, DBN
Luqman Nxumalo, Technician, Shumani DBN
Erle Kantor, National Warranty/Vehicle Manager, JHB
Preglathan Naik, Technician, DBN
Ronald Ubisi, Technician, JHB
Jacobus Deysel, Technician, JHB
Strini Naidoo, National Parts Director
Pieter Stoop, Technical Trainer
Gordon Raghoobeer, Short Term Rental Technician, DBN
Andries Pretorius, Technician, JHB
Yvette Greyling, PA to Managing Director
Moses Singini, Parts/Workshop Assistant, JHB
Lloyd Manfred, Product Support, JHB
Shelly Casper, Pick ‘n Pay Site Manager, JHB
Tshepo Mashego, Technician, JHB
Samantha Unthank, Sales Secretary, WC
Lallie Green, Technician, Shumani, DBN
Mandlenkosi Sibanda, Technician, JHB
Boety Desai, Logistics Co-Ordinator, JHB
Wayne Allen, Training Technical Manager, GP
Moses Khumalo, Company Driver, GP
Dlozi Mkhwanazi, Technician, JHBRoy Thumberan, Internals Sales, KZN
SHUMANI
10 YEARS
Colleen Cronje, Debtors Clerk
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NEW EMPLOYEES
WELCOME TO OUR NEWBIES!
Nomandla Shabalala, Admin Assistant,
GAS KZN
Mondli Njejane, Technician, GAS KZN
Joyce Naidoo, Field Service Administrator,
GAS JHB
Hemilton Mdadane, Roll Back Driver,
GAS KZN
Calvin Collins, Internal Sales, GAS JHB
Brent Kirstein, Sales Representative,
GAS CT
Anele Nxumalo, Technician, GAS KZN
Willem Drosky, Technical Manager,
GEM JHB
Steven Teichmann, Rental Operations
Coordinator, Bobcat JHB
Murray Leith, SANY Operations
Coordinator, Bobcat JHB
Mfundo Majola, Projects Co-ordinator,
Bobcat JHB
Matimba MthombeniI Picker, Warehouse
Assistant, Bobcat JHB
JP Le Roux, Technician, Bobcat CPT
Jay Singh, Counter Parts Sales, Bobcat JHB
Ivor Arulandu, Technician, Bobcat CPT
Diederick Swanepoel, Workshop Foreman,
Bobcat JHB
Clifton Jacobs, Product Support,
Bobcat JHB
Carlo Hayes, Product Support,
Bobcat JHB
Teboho Nhlapo, Creditors
Administrator, GAS JHB
Sean West, Technician, GAS KZN
Petrus Odendaal, Technical Sales Representative,
GAS RB
Heino van Zyl, Short & Long term Rental Rep
Chanley Williams, Sales Representative,
GCE JHB
Deon Toerien, Sales Representative,
GCE JHB
Nonhlanhla Twala, Customer Service,
GCE JHB
Janet Troksie, Sales Executive, GCE JHB
Denzil Kinnear, Rental IC Technican,
GLTC WC
Elizabeth Bezuidenhoudt,
Customer Liaison Officer, GLTC KZN
Chantell Claassens, Call Centre Controller,
GLTC Service JHB
Catherine Mashamaite,
Technician, GLTC Service JHB
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWBIES!
Wayne Palframan, Technician, GLTC PMB
Tygue Lloyd, Technician, GLTC KZN
Thabiso Makwela, Technician, GLTC
Service JHB
Terence Reddy, Technician, GLTC
Richards Bay
Simon Ramonyadiwa, Technician, GLTC
Service JHB
Sibongo Zulu, Service Manager, GLTC KZN
Robert Marukhuladi, Technician, GLTC
Service JHB
Ridge Marindza, Parts Stores Assistant,
GLTC JHB
Rahul Raghubir, Technician, GLTC DBN
Macdonald Mhazo, Technician, GLTC KZN
Londi Nkwakhwa, Service Admin
Controller, GLTC KZN
Kaylin Stubbs, Rental Admin, GLTC WC
John Valentine, National Systems Manager
Joel Munien, Technician, GLTC KZN
Jethro Howell, Technician, GLTC JHB
Perseverance Segonetso, Picker, GPP JHB
Melanie Sewraj, Creditors Clerk, GPP JHB
Welliem Panter, Internal Sales, GPP JHB
Stephen Webb, Merseta Trainer
Ernest Mofokeng, Workshop Cleaner, GLTC Service JHB
Lucy Ledwaba, Bookkeeper, SIE, JHB
Maphefo Letsoalo, Service Admin Assistant
Thando Khumalo, Health & Safety Officer
Prince Tsubane, Graphic Designer/Web Developer, HO to the new employees
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