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Departing PMB, the group was escorted to G.U.D’s head office in Prospecton for lunch
before spending the day with G.U.D’s technical experts as they guided us through the noisy,
bustling manufacturing facilities.
Just about everything is made in-house, with one or two items supplied by local companies
in the province. A remarkable feat in a country whose manufacturing sector is in a general
state of decline.
Visit www.abrbuzz.co.za for all the images from the factory tour.
➲ G.U.D. Holdings CEO,
Red Shuttleworth, details the
company’s 65-year history and heritage
at the Prospecton Head Office museum
➲ G.U.D’s world class laboratories are managed by trained
specialists who are responsible for conducting in house
testing and product development
➲ The company’s air
filters incorporate primary
and safety elements,
featuring perforated
and expanded mesh
inner and outer sleeves.
A single layer of cellulose
media is used to filter out
contaminants such as
dust and sand particles
from the air entering an
engine
➲ Manufactured and compared to OE
specifications, G.U.D. Filters heavy duty
air filter range offers efficient filtration
that meets recommended service interval
levels. In some cases, G.U.D. filters
surpass the requirements and standards
set by OEM’s like Mercedes-Benz
➲ Numerous tests are performed, including under water.
G.U.D. Filters complies with all local and international standards,
including those set by the SABS, ISO and E-mark
➲ The final
product. G.U.D.
is confident in
the quality of its
filters and offer
a comprehensive
product warranty
on all its products,
something that
counterfeit
alternatives can’t
match
➲ G.U.D’s products are accessible through a national distribution network,
supported by a team of sales representatives. Several African countries
including Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria and Zambia carry the brand through
various distributors
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