Capital Equipment News January 2016

TRANSPORT

GOSCOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT cleans up the Momentum 94.7 route

tion for reliable, cost effective and seam- less urban road sweeping. The 6m 3 hopper volume and 6000 kg net payload allow the sweeper to work fast and efficiently for ex- tended shifts, even under the harshest of urban road conditions while the unit’s large surface filters ensure dust-free operation. The four-wheel steering delivers excellent manoeuvrability and Kirsch adds that the machine’s excellent sweeping system al- lows for effortless sweeping in unbalanced conditions such as over speed bumps. He also points out that the machine’s ‘load sensing’ hydraulic system reduces both fuel consumption and service costs. The well- equipped and spacious cabin provides pre- mium operator comfort. The cycling challenge organisers rented the M60 work horse from Cleaning Equipment over a three day period to make sure that the entire route is cycle ready. “This is the first time that our road cleaning equipment was rented by the organisers of the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge and we are extremely proud to have been a part of Jo’burg’s biggest cycling event this year,” concludes Kirsch.

G oscor Cleaning Equipment’s heavy-duty mechanical sweeper helped to increase the safety of all cyclists participating in this year’s Momen- tum 94.7 Cycle Challenge by cleaning up the route. Jonathan Kirsch, Sales Manager at Goscor Cleaning Equipment, which forms part of the Goscor Group of Companies, explained that they put their most advanced mechani- begin at ground level with sleeves rolled up and a willingness to get one’s hands dirty. After four decades, Alpine has grown to become an en- trepreneurial leader in its field and the fact that every customer is greeted by one of your direc- tors when they bring a vehicle in for a service is something that resonates strongly with MAN’s approach to customer service”, he said. Dickson added that Alpine Truck & Bus will in future focus fully on service levels rather than volume. Also on-site workshops at its custom- er depots will be a feature of their service. This service will be offered to both big and small fleets, as well as the dealership’s mobile workshops and 24/7 roadside assist. “Testimony to the overall quality of this new facility is the extent MAN themselves have been involved in its road to completion. Apart from full MAN accreditation on our equipment and skills capacity, we implemented MAN SERVICE CORE PROCESSES, a proprietary

cal road sweeper, the MACRO M60, through its paces to sweep up debris such as glass, wood, stones and other potentially hazard- ous objects along the cycle route prior to the race. “The removal of loose sand and stones from the road surface not only help to re- duce the number of punctures but will also make cornering safer for the riders.”

According to Kirsch, a number of excellent features make the sweeper the perfect solu-

quality assurance programme specifically for the MAN and VW truck and bus servicing, a year ago. MAN South Africa head office sent out a team to audit our processes and they were tremendously impressed. In fact, they stated quite emphatically that Alpine runs the service processes better than any workshop they’ve ever audited,” said Dickson.

success of its customers but excellent service is equally important and this is achieved by the people who work at our dealerships. It’s all about the brand, the products, the people and how they present themselves. Alpine Truck & Bus’ customer focus is a very good example of how a world-class dealership and work- shop should be run and I am convinced that it will be successful and create an enormous advantage for our VW and MAN customers”, concluded Geyer

“MAN products are the foundation of the company’s success, as well as projecting the

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS JANUARY 2016