Capital Equipment News March 2018

PROFILE

Reyno van Rooyen, MD of Revaro.

‘Affordable innovation’ for Africa’s start-ups

Staying true to its ‘affordable innovation’ mantra, in the eight years since its decision to onter the construction machinery industry, Revaro has become a one-stop shop for all machinery, consumables and auxiliary equipment needed in the brick-making value chain. It has also successfully bridged the gap for a value product in this market segment to cater for both small and established companies. Speaking to Munesu Shoko at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA, MD Reyno van Rooyen, revealed that the next big venture is to offer ‘affordable’ mining gear, as well as developing the much-needed support infrastructure.

Munesu Shoko [MS]: Revaro has become a one-stop shop for all machinery needed in the brick-making value chain in southern Africa. How did it all start? Reyno van Rooyen [RvR]: Revaro started

in 2000. The original start up was an IT company which evolved into a business management consultancy, specialising in business turnarounds. I was one of Productivity SA’s consultants, an

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