Having acquired its first John Deere machine in 2021, South African-based construction and mining contractor, PGN Civils, has quickly grown its John Deere fleet to double-digit numbers. Central to the fleet expansion, explains director Keith Mnisi, is a product that has proven its mettle in taxing operating conditions, complemented by a good backup support structure. By Munesu Shoko.
This year marks Ralf Hennecke’s 30th anniversary at BME, a division of the Omnia Group. Having joined the company in 1995, Hennecke rose through the ranks to become MD in August 2021. Under his leadership, the company has been on a five-year growth trajectory – not only bottom line growth, but also the growth of people. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, he discusses the pillars of this growth and unpacks how the explosives industry – and the mining sector in general – has evolved over the past three decades. By Munesu Shoko.
Multotec is celebrating its 20-year anniversary in Canada, marking two decades of innovation, growth, and commitment to North America’s mining