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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
MARCH
2017
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Tubular Plant Hire is a division of Tubular
Technical Construction, wholly-owned by
Tubular Holdings, the driving force behind
a diversified group, representing one of
the largest and most respected privately-
owned construction companies in South
Africa at present. To date, the company has
utilised Goscor Access Rental products
successfully at the Kalagadi Manganese
Mine in the Northern Cape, and at the Kusile
Power Station in Mpumalanga.
“Our focus, both abroad and within the
local marketplace, is aimed predominantly
at the manufacturing and construction
sectors. The group, together with its
competent motivated management
teams, is responsible for an array of
specialist services,” Craig Schneiderman,
Tubular Holdings, Group procurement
manager, comments.
Turnkey projects
These services focus on mining processes,
planning management and execution
of turnkey projects, and the supply,
installation, and commissioning of electrical
and instrumentation infrastructure.
“Our rental relationship with Goscor
Access Rental focuses mainly on the
hire of telehandlers and cherry pickers,”
Schneiderman explains. This relationship
was established as long ago as April 2013,
with the hire of two cherry pickers, namely a
Genie S85 RT and a Z135 RT.
The long term association between the
two companies commenced with Tubular
Plant Hire conducting a comprehensive
evaluation to assess Goscor Access
Rental’s BBBEE credentials, its SLA
contracts and tender documentation
process, together with word-of-mouth
recommendations from other highly
satisfied customers in the marketplace.
Needless to say, the company passed all of
these criteria with flying colours.
Modern fleet
Schneiderman cites the main benefit of
standardising on Goscor Access Rental
equipment for its rental needs as the
company maintains a modern fleet,
ensuring it has the latest technology on
hand. This also means that the machines
are replaced constantly and therefore
virtually brand-new, translating into high
availability and uptime, which are critical for
increased productivity.
“What sets Goscor Access Rental
apart is also that it is able to provide
comprehensive service and support across
its countrywide footprint. In addition, we
enjoy a good relationship with the senior
management, which is always available
to offer any assistance or advice. The
company also has fully-trained and skilled
technicians on hand to facilitate any repairs
or maintenance,” Schneiderman elaborates.
Excellent accessibility
Commenting on how Goscor Access
Rental has benefited Tubular Plant Hire in
achieving and maintaining its own business
goals, he points out that the telehandlers
and cherry pickers provide excellent
accessibility in awkward-to-reach areas.
“This allows for a continuity or flow of
production, which is important in adhering
to strict timeframes and deadlines.”
Schneiderman adds that the rental rates
are extremely reasonable in the context of
a highly competitive and price-sensitive
plant-hire sector and the company has an
intimate understanding of Tubular Plant
Hire’s specific requirements, in addition to
its commitment to full support and service.
COVER STORY
TUBULAR PLANT HIRE
cleans up in local
market with
GOSCOR ACCESS RENTAL
The modern fleet maintained by
Goscor Access Rental, combined
with its high availability and
uptime, has resulted in Tubular
Plant Hire enjoying an important
rental relationship with the
company since April 2013.
About Goscor Access Rental
Goscor Access Rental, part of the Goscor
Group of Companies, was established
as a specialist rental company focusing
on the rental of mobile elevated work
platforms, also known as powered
access. Its technology provides
temporary aerial access in a range of
applications. In reaching the heights of
excellence, it never loses sight of the
fact that aerial access is a potentially
hazardous business. The company
continues to strive to eliminate risk and
maximise safety at every opportunity.
Strict international standards of safety
and quality form the basis of its service,
maintenance, and operator training
programmes, allowing it to deliver the
high-performance platforms and service
levels needed by its clients.
Goscor maintains a state-of-the-art fleet,
giving its customers a competitive edge in the
marketplace.
The access equipment from Goscor results
in significant time and cost-savings over
traditional construction methods.