Capital Equipment News March 2018

BAUMA REVIEW – CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES

Scania South Africa used bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018 to showcase its wide range of vehicles that can cater for a broad range of construction applications.

Meeting construction’s multiple needs

Construction, by its nature, is very challenging. Managing the sequencing of the multi-disciplined applications, even in the smallest of projects, is no mean feat. Consequently, when it comes to construction vehicles, dealing with a supplier that can address any problem statement optimally and service construction vehicle needs across board is more critical than ever. With that in mind, Scania South Africa used bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018 to exhibit its wide application approach to construction with a range of vehicles that caters for the different needs of the market, writes Munesu Shoko.

M aximum uptime is the goal for every construction crew. It allows construction com- panies to execute their jobs within the often stringent timelines, giving them the ability to bid for the next job, take more work and earn more profit. A variety of construction vehicles running between applications is often a common scene on construction sites. However, managing an array of construction vehicle suppliers can often pull construction site managers’ attention away from their core duties on site. Therefore, single source alliances when it comes to the procurement of construction vehicles – where one firm services all the

application needs – can help construction firms gain a competitive and cost advantage. With its wide range of vehicles that can cater for a broad range of construction applications, Scania South Africa used bauma CONEXPO AFRICA – the continent’s largest trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles – to showcase its integrated and wide application approach to offer optimal solutions for construction companies. “In light of the economic comeback and a positive market feeling in southern Africa, bauma CONEXPO AFRICA

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