At a time when quarries and mines face increasing demand for sustainable and cost-effective production, Scania South Africa used Electra Mining Africa to showcase its upgraded mining tipper. Placing a special design focus on increased productivity and fuel efficiency, the 40-tonne (t) rated payload tipper allows quarries, mines and their contracting counterparts to haul more volumes for less. By Munesu Shoko.
Despite the ongoing supply chain challenges, newly appointed MD of Scania Southern Africa, Erik Bergvall, is encouraged by the state of the local trucking market. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, Bergvall envisages a 10-15% growth for Scania this year. A customer-centric approach and the rollout of innovations designed to increase customer profitability and operating efficiencies, will be key to the company’s growth. By Munesu Shoko.
To provide fleet owners with a competitive edge, Scania is taking its data-driven service solutions to a whole new level. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, Russell Pinard, Area Manager Commercial Sales at Scania Southern Africa, says using data to determine when to maintain a vehicle based on usage, condition and wear, and targeting specific parts for maintenance or replacement, will drive greater efficiencies in asset management. By Munesu Shoko.
Following Scania’s global decision to integrate several changes to its commercial operation, which will see a strengthened strategic transformation across
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