Amid increased focus on infrastructure development largely driven by mines in selected southern African countries, Pilot Crushtec International reports growing demand for its modular plants in the region. By Munesu Shoko.
With a long history of success on the African continent, dating as far back as the early ‘90s, Lintec & Linnhoff, a global leader in asphalt and concrete batching plants, seeks to build on its successful legacy on the continent to safeguard a stronger future. With a distinct focus on infrastructure development as a cornerstone of the continent’s economic development plans, Africa offers concrete growth prospects and remains a key market for the company. By Munesu Shoko.
Having introduced the first Volvo EC550E unit late last year, Babcock reports increased demand for the new 55-t class excavator. A major talking point is the new Independent Metering Valve Technology hydraulic setup, which allows the machine to punch well above its weight with production more in line with 60-65 tonne (t) class machines. Customers can also expect 40% more productivity and a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency, writes Munesu Shoko.
Judging from interactions with the quarrying community at the recently ended IQSA conference, Loadtech believes that there is a better understanding of the innovation imperative in the local quarrying industry, which has been key to the growing uptake of payload management systems. By Munesu Shoko.