Despite some apparent decline, global demand for articulated dump trucks (ADTs) remains strong and consistent with pre-COVID levels. Speaking to Quarrying Africa, Brad Castle, Product Marketing Manager: ADTs at Bell Equipment, highlights some of the major markets in the world, the situation in Africa, sales drivers and how Bell is responding to new trends shaping the market. By Munesu Shoko.
In a generally tough operating environment – defined by economic volatility, high fuel prices, complex regulatory pressures, an acute shortage of drivers and intense competition – profitability is not merely a goal, but a necessity for survival for truck owners. With that in mind, UD Trucks Southern Africa has placed Total Profit Over Lifetime (TPOL), a strategic approach that goes beyond simply reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), at the centre of its value proposition. By Munesu Shoko.