TECHNOLOGY
Some companies have different products available for clients to rent or
hire, a diesel bowser being one of them.
Both the current fuel prices in South
Africa and the rand/dollar exchange rate
are huge challenges for the industry.
Most of the components we use to
manufacture generators are imported.”
Gerardo Cammarata, Maverick Generators
Enercogen generators come with a silent option that is custom-
designed for clients.
technicians being available on site as well as the support
they receive from manufacturers. “Both the current fuel
prices in South Africa and the rand/dollar exchange rate are
huge challenges for the industry. Most of the components
we use to manufacture generators are imported, so the cost
increases over the past year have been significant. Eskom still
seems to be in deep trouble: ageing power stations, ageing
and strained distribution infrastructure, as well as quality and
availability of coal, are big challenges in the years to come. It
is imperative for industry, the mining sector, and the public to
make provision for potential blackouts,” he shares.
Flexibility in service
Local manufacturer and supplier Enercogen offers a rental
solution as well as services, maintenance, and sales. They
assess the client’s requirements and provide a solution that
sales manager, Thyren Carlson, says is what has set them
apart since inception of the company five years ago. “We
are flexible in meeting our clients’ needs. If the client wants
something, we will get it for them,” he adds. They have a
variety of suppliers such as Cummins, John Deere, FAW,
Scania, and Volvo.
They have a 24-hour tech support available for call-outs.
This, as well as a faster despatch on machinery, is what
Carlson suggests gives them an edge in the market. ■
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NOVEMBER 2018
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NOVEMBER 2018
17