Capital Equipment News August 2018

MATERIALS HANDLING

continues to grow, the barriers to entry are substantial due to the high capital costs involved and the highly regulated nature of lifting activities. “The new platform offerings in our fleet have been very well received in a variety of sectors, from construction, mining and marine to petrochemical and power generation,” he says. “We have even found considerable demand from the entertainment sector, where South Africa is becoming an increasingly popular destination for film-shoots.” While the company has been active in the civil engineering and construction sectors for years, the inclusion of platforms and telehandlers in Johnson Crane Hire’s fleet is now seeing it become more engaged on the ‘inside’ of big commercial or retail developments. “Shopfitters in shopping malls are part of this new customer base for us, as well as lighting and electrical installation contractors. The added equipment range has also grown our opportunities in big warehouses, storage units and even in airports,” concludes Robson. b

While the company has been active in the civil engineering and construction sectors for years, the inclusion of platforms and telehandlers in Johnson Crane Hire’s fleet is now seeing it become more engaged on the ‘inside’ of big commercial or retail developments.

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