INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE
Pera builds Hyundai foundations
Pera Plant & Civils has made a substantial investment in Hyundai construction machines, which consistently deliver on
high productivity, fuel-efficiency and minimal downtime. These robust machines can also safely handle challenging tasks
on difficult terrain.
Brits-based plant hire and construction
company, Pera Plant & Civils, started the
business with a second-hand bakkie and
bulldozer 34 years ago. Today the company
owns a wide range of machines kept in
pristine condition.
“From the outset, the foundation of
our family business was a commitment
to honesty and safety and today, these
goals remain at the forefront of our
success,” explains owner Ross Pera.
“Every member of our team handles each
task as if the project were for themselves,
with consideration for cost-savings, high
productivity and safety on site.
“Our plans for future growth encompass
continued services in plant hire, civil
engineering and construction, as well
expansion into the transport sector, where
we see potential for development,” he adds.
Market conditions in the plant hire
industry remain challenging and for
companies to succeed, they need to be
mindful of cost-efficiency in every aspect
of business. “We are particularly cautious
in capital equipment selection, taking
note of the durability of machines, fuel-
efficiency, availability of spare-parts and
dependability of service support from
suppliers,” advises Pera.
Pera says that Hyundai excavators
and wheel loaders are key components
in their operating fleet. “Added to the
high-performance of Hyundai machines,
is professional, reliable support from the
distributers HPE Africa.
HPE Africa’s critical support service
encompasses an OEM parts, repair
and maintenance facility throughout
Southern Africa.
The field services team, which
offers assistance with on-site repairs
and maintenance, is supported by well-
equipped workshops in Gauteng, Durban,
The Hyundai HL757-7 wheel-loader is an important part of the
Pera Plant & Civils fleet.
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Cape Town and East London and carefully
selected dealers across Southern Africa.
Repairs and services include minor
and major component replacement, as
well as re-building and refurbishment of
units. The company has also established
specialist divisions for engineering services
encompassing boiler making, bucket repair
and bucket fabrication.
Pera Plant & Civils has made a
substantial investment in Hyundai
construction machines, which consistently
deliver on high productivity, fuel-efficiency
and minimal downtime. These robust
machines can also safely handle challenging
tasks in difficult terrain.
Pera Plant’s current Hyundai fleet –
supplied and supported by HPE Africa –
includes two R210LC-7 excavators, two
R290LC-3 excavators and a R220LC-9FH
excavator as well as a HL757-7wheel
loader.
Hyundai’s R300LC 9S excavator.
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