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PRODUCT FOCUS EXPANDING INTO AGRICULTURE Future growth on the cards for Wacker Neuson’s extensive attachment portfolio. W acker Neuson primarily targets the construction, civil engineering, plant hire and agricultural markets with its wide range of attachments. Managing Director of Wacker Neuson sub-Saharan Africa, Dennis Vietze, reveals that there is a concerted effort to expand the Wacker Neuson footprint into the agricultural sector in Q1 2020, which will see the company increasing its attachment portfolio in this space. “In addition to our current offering of buckets, pallet forks, planers, augers, grapples, ripper teeth, bale forks and hydraulic brooms, we are also able to provide other attachments to clients on an ‘if-and-when’ required basis,” Vietze tells Plant Equipment and Hire. Vietze notes that, “It is imperative that our supply of premium quality attachments from a number of internationally renowned manufacturers is supported by superior after-sales service and machine maintenance.” He adds that extended warranties as well as maintenance plans can be made available on client request. Wacker Neuson Broom. Wacker Neuson Auger. To remain competitive in today’s challenging economic environment, equipment owners are looking beyond the basics.” Wacker Neuson Bucket. www.equipmentandhire.co.za SEPTEMBER 2019 21