Plant Equipment and Hire September 2019 | Page 5

CONTENTS REGULARS ON THE GROUND Editor’s comment 1 Africa news 4 World news 8 Innovation 28 New Equipment 30 Business 33 Regional directory of rental equipment 36 Insight 40 22 CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLANT AND EQUIPMENT IS KEY TO SUCCESS Selecting plant and equipment can lead to success in an aggregate market where selling prices are typically inflexible and highly competitive. 34 EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS EXPO HIGHLIGHTS DEMAND FOR LOCAL PRODUCTS The recently-held Local Manufacturing Expo highlighted the demand for South African products. TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTING OPTIMUM LOADS New plug-and-play controller extends Siemens mining portfolio. www.equipmentandhire.co.za 26 Keep a lookout for our upcoming issues, where we will look at areas relating to new equipment, forklifts, on-site visits, safety, and technological advancements. If you would like to contribute, or partner with these topics through advertising and/or editorial, please contact [email protected]. SEPTEMBER 2019 3