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EVENTS General optimism ahead of bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018

This year sees the third edition of the bauma CONEXPO AFRICA construction and mining equipment exhibition taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in South Africa from 13 to 16 March 2018 , and expectations among exhibitors are high .

TECHNOLOGY Putting out the flames

I-CAT Fire Solutions offers a range of fire suppression technologies and solutions , including a range designed specifically to deal with vehicle fires . Plant Equipment & Hire attended one of the company ’ s demonstration days to learn more about the technologies and see them in action .

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