On the back of a hive of construction activity, Liebherr-Africa and its Zimbabwean dealer, R&S DieselPro Services, are celebrating a sales milestone for 50 Liebherr R 920 units and counting. Central to the success of the 20-tonne (t) class excavator in Zimbabwe is its outstanding operational efficiency and, more importantly, the aftermarket support behind it. By Munesu Shoko.
In a one-one-one with Quarrying Africa, Ken Mouritzen, MD of BLT WORLD, the distributor for ScrapeTec in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, stresses the importance of investing in a low-maintenance, long-lasting system to reduce excessive dust and material spillage at tail and transfer chutes. By Munesu Shoko.
Vermeer Equipment Suppliers is introducing the Anaconda SR520 screen to the southern African market. Ideal for fine screening, the machine marks the company’s first foray into the finishing screening market. By Munesu Shoko.
Routine maintenance of a conveyor system is often overlooked, yet it is a sure-fire way of extending component life. Fran van der Berg, GM at Martin Engineering Africa, tells Quarrying Africa that regular maintenance is not only critical to productivity and safety, but also vital to cost control and overall profitability, amongst other operational parameters. By Munesu Shoko.