DRIVES AND CONTROLS
Marthinusen & Coutts is unique in that it is the
only independently owned service provider that
is capable of providing extensive maintenance,
repair and special manufacturing solutions for
all electrical and mechanical rotating machinery
reference base of successfully completed
projects, innovative maintenance solutions,
record turnaround time breakdown repairs, and
numerous on-site maintenance contracts.
Botton is quick to caution about the difficulties
of providing maintenance services in African
countries, with some companies lacking the
necessary infrastructure, expertise and extensive
experience that Marthinusen & Coutts is known
for on complex projects and emergency repairs.
“A critical factor is that
Marthinusen & Coutts has
been involved in Africa for
more than a decade, and as
such has a sound knowledge
of what it takes to deliver a
quality solution to our
customers in the countries in
which we operate,” Botton
says. “It is our in-depth
understanding of African
conditions that allows our
teams to get there, make a
plan, manage and execute
projects; and that is on an ongoing basis with
numerous repeat customers.”
Key differentiators for Marthinusen & Coutts
include its rapid response time, culture of
dedicated customer service and ability to
mobilise quickly and efficiently in tackling critical
projects. “We understand our customers’
business needs and that they cannot afford
unscheduled downtime. Many of these projects
are vital to ensure regular power supply to
mining projects and other sectors, so our speed,
understanding and service delivery are all
essential,” Botton says.
In addition, all Marthinusen & Coutts branches
have direct access to the Centre of Excellence in
Cleveland, Johannesburg. Critical equipment at
this facility includes a 32 t balancing machine,
extensive testing capabilities and a fully
equipped machine shop including CNC machines.
“While these advantages give us the
competitive edge, Marthinusen & Coutts is also
adept at thinking out of the box and renowned
for its flexibility and ingenuity,” Botton says.
“Our long-term strategy is to become the
preferred integrated electrical and mechanical
services provider for the power generation and
mining industries in Africa and across the globe,”
Botton notes. “What gives us the leading edge in
terms of these African contracts is that we can
leverage the other divisions within the ACTOM
Group to provide us with additional
manufacturing capability, products, and
expertise,” he concludes.
David Brown Santasalo expands
service in key mining markets
David Brown Santasalo’s brand new service
centre in Tianjin this year officially opened and
will support the huge industrial gearbox service
and repair opportunity present in China. Li Zihua,
Managing Director - China, explains: “In 2012-
2015 alone, approximately $52 billion was spent
on industrial or high-end gearboxes; all of which
will need to be serviced and maintained in the