Having introduced the new generation Liebherr 5.1 wheel loader range late last year, an upgrade of the previous 5.0 generation, Liebherr-Africa reports increased local demand for the three new models – the L 550, L 566 and L 580. Key talking points are the performance increases – increased tipping load, larger bucket sizes and more engine power – resulting in 25% less fuel burn per hour and 15 % higher production. By Munesu Shoko.
The significance of quality assurance in aggregates production cannot be stressed enough. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, Barry Pearce, who leads ASPASA’s Technical Quality Committee, says it is unfortunate that quality often receives the least attention, yet it should be the parameter that governs all the other activities. By Munesu Shoko.
Investments in plant upgrades in recent years have put AfriSam’s Pietermaritzburg Quarry in good stead to meet growing aggregates demand from a diversified project base in its area. Munesu Shoko was recently on site and filed this report for Quarrying Africa.
Ever Star Industries (ESI) has introduced a standard 5-Year/Unlimited Mileage warranty on all its FT Series M4 spec models. National brand manager Justin Bennett tells Quarrying Africa that the new warranty is a statement of promise on the ability, performance and quality of the product. By Munesu Shoko.