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Business bounce-back on the cards for Serco in 2021 February 22, 2021 Business at leading South African truck and trailer building company Serco recovered strongly in the last quarter of 2020, with prospects for 2021 looking promising. This takes some of the sting out of the reality of sales being nearly 25% down in 2020 (versus 2019). CEO Clinton Holcroft says that what is highly significant, in his view, is that the company did not have to retrench any employees, […]
IFOY Award 2021: these are the finalists! February 22, 2021 A total of 17 products and solutions from 14 intralogistics providers have been nominated for the 2021 IFOY Award. Meet the finalists! The finalists for this year’s International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award have been announced. In the ninth round of the awards, which are also known as the “Oscars of intralogistics”, the jury has selected 17 devices and solutions from 14 manufacturers to compete for […]
Big Brother is watching! February 22, 2021 A company can be held accountable if an employee causes an accident in the course of their duties, so it is essential that all the necessary steps are taken to ensure that the organisation is covered. Can human nature be controlled, however? Supa Quick summarises things superbly in its piece “Distracted driving – a major cause of road accidents”: “A split second is all it takes for an accident to happen. Keeping your […]
Isuzu wins Manufacturer of the Year Award February 22, 2021 Isuzu Motors South Africa (Isuzu) was recently named as the Overall Manufacturer of the Year at the 2020 Southern African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (SAVRALA) Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. Isuzu scooped the Gold Award through the attainment of the highest results in both the leasing and the rental categories, attaining scores of 76,1% and 83,9% respectively. The company’s overall score was 80% – more than 6% and […]
Lubrication solutions slash gearbox power consumption February 22, 2021 Industrial customers can reduce gearbox power consumption dramatically and thereby slash costs and reduce downtime by using lubrication solutions from Rocol, distributed locally by leading supplier Bearings International (BI). Lubrication experts from Rocol can even be called upon to assess a particular customer’s requirements and applications in order to recommend an optimal solution. These range from gearboxes to bearings, chains, compressor and hydraulic oils, anti-seize and corrosion lubricants, industrial cleaners and […]
Are you sure about the quality of the engine oil you buy? February 22, 2021 There are a number of factors to consider when choosing an engine oil, such as API service categories and viscosity, because you want the lubricant to prolong your engine’s lifespan. However, there are other factors to consider beyond the oil’s grading, such as base oils and additives, which can make or break a quality engine oil, says Petrocam Lubricants chief financial officer Ridwan Gany. Petrocam […]
India hits the e-mobility accelerator February 22, 2021 The conversation around electrification in India has just got louder by a few decibels. The reason? The introduction of a piece of legislation that has, for the first time, piqued everyone’s interest, end customers included. It is called the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles – commonly known as FAME II. And it aims to see thousands of electric vehicles (EVs) hit India’s roads. When FAME II was announced by India’s […]
Scania Finance: in it for the long haul February 19, 2021 Despite the numerous pressures exerted on the transport segment by the Covid-19 pandemic, Scania Finance South Africa has exceeded expectations, finishing 2020 ranked first globally with Scania Financial Services for truck penetration and second for most-improved business unit. ROWAN WATT-PRINGLE talks to Scania Finance Southern and Eastern Africa managing director, Patrik Glas Crommert, about the company’s ongoing success. The transport sector has had to evolve over the last year, […]
A world full of opportunities February 19, 2021 Looking back at the year just gone: 2020 was just a little bit different from other years. Covid-19 coloured the year, but not everything was negative, says Harry Wolters, CEO of DAF Trucks. “We tackled the Corona crisis well. DAF Trucks is working as before. On New Year’s Eve, with an ‘oliebol’ [a traditional Dutch treat] in one hand and Champagne in the other, I looked forward to 2021 with confidence.” TTM.nl’s […]
Scania’s total solutions February 5, 2021 Scania Southern Africa wants to differentiate itself from its competitors and ensure it retains the “X-factor” for which it has become known. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the transport sector – all the way from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to the transport operator and the freight owner – has been extensive. To respond to the new realities of doing business in such a challenging environment, Scania Southern Africa implemented several initiatives […]
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