Ghanaian cement manufacturer Ghacem launched the Ghacem Cement Academy at a brief ceremony in Accra , together with a mobile app designed to equip block makers across the country and expand their knowledge regarding cement usage , according to Ghana News Online . Managing director of the Company , Morten Garde , says that Ghacem is in the business of helping blockmakers , cement consumers and other stakeholders in construction to have the best possible products . “ We also make sure that we educate you so you can have even better understanding of the product you are dealing with ,” he states . Deputy Minister for Works and Housing , Eugene Arhin lauded Ghacem management for the initiative , assuring that the government would honor its promise to ensure that there is a conducive business environment . He said the initiative of the academy is the first of its kind in the country and it will give existing users of Ghacem products some professional training .
The Saoura Cement Company has ordered a MVR 5000 R-4 mill from Gebr . Pfeiffer for a new cement plant at Bechar , Algeria . The 350t / hr raw cement mill will grind material to a fineness of 12 % R90 µ m and the drive will have a power of 3800kW . Delivery for the mill is scheduled for the first half of 2018 .
CDE showcased 25 years of international expertise to West African mine and quarry operators at the ConMin West Africa trade show in Abuja , Nigeria , in June , highlighting the benefits of materials washing technology to the region ’ s sand and aggregates industry . According to Nicolan Govender , regional manager Africa at CDE , ConMin is an ideal platform to interact with businesses that run sand and aggregates washing plants and meet potential customers who are looking at wet processing to expand their current crushing and screening operations . CDE is fast growing its African footprint , with its best sellers including the EvoWash wet processing plant and the AquaCycle thickener , and more operators are choosing the CDE Combo , which combines both plants . The Combo has a capacity from 30 to 200t and a modular design to combine feeding , grading , washing , water recycling and stockpiling onto one compact chassis .
Barloworld celebrates 90 years with Cat
Barloworld Equipment
Barloworld Equipment is celebrating a major milestone this year – 90 years since the founding of its enduring relationship with Caterpillar in 1927 . “ Much of our success is due to the partnership between Barloworld Equipment and Caterpillar , which has grown
The Barloworld group has been quoted on the JSE for 75 years and Barloworld Equipment is today one of the 20 South African companies in the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index .
from strength to strength over the nine decades since Punch Barlow introduced the brand to South Africa ,” says Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa CEO , Emmy Leeka . “ Both of are now global brands and Barloworld Equipment is very proud to be one of the world ’ s leading
Caterpillar dealers .”
“ We take great pride in helping to enable the development of the physical infrastructure that builds the power of South Africa and the continent more widely in the global economy ,” says Chris Monge of Caterpillar . “ Celebrating nine decades of our close partnership with Barloworld Equipment is a wonderful landmark in our journey of shared values and purpose .”
Leeka believes that Barloworld Equipment is distinguished by the combination of its credibility , soundly based on its longstanding heritage . This is delivered through its forwardlooking mission which seeks out innovative solutions so that the company ’ s staff can provide exceptional customer performance .
“ Barloworld Equipment has always been about seeing the opportunities in supplying what people and South African businesses need . The wealth of expertise accrued through our longstanding partnership with Cat is passed on through several joint training projects , such as Technicians for Africa , which aims to address the continent ’ s shortage of technicians ,” says Leeka .
Barloworld Equipment has also adopted a 40 / 20 strategy , which aims to boost the company ’ s women representation to 40 % by 2020 . The strategy is being rolled out through various initiatives such as the Women in Leadership Development Programme ( WLDP ) and the Graduate Development Programme .
“ We believe in the power of partnerships to transform the landscape , whether physically , socioeconomically or politically ,” says Leeka .
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