Plant Equipment and Hire October 2019 | Page 5

CONTENTS REGULARS Editor’s comment 1 Industry Intelligence 4 International Equipment News Regional directory of rental equipment Insight INDUSTRY EQUIPMENT KEEPING THE GREENS GREEN 10 35 39 24 The Houghton Golf Club green-keeping team has standardised its fleet to Smith Power Equipment-supplied Toro machines with great results. 32 IN CONVERSATION KEVIN REYNDERS: LEVELLING THE PLAYING FIELDS South African equipment manufacturers should be afforded more room to manoeuvre. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ON THE HORIZON 28 Although adverse economic conditions have stifled growth in southern Africa, there are signs of recovery. www.equipmentandhire.co.za Keep a lookout for our upcoming issue, where we will have another on-site visit, a test drive, industry equipment and business feature. If you would like your site to feature in our on-site or test drive article or would like to contribute to our business article through editorial or advertising, please contact [email protected]. OCTOBER 2019 3