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African Review of Business and Technology

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Microinsurance over mobile networks

April 2013

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Volume 47 Number 22

Building

machines

at bauma

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African genset market growth P34

Business:

Commerce and economy in Mozambique and Angola P26

Construction:

A network of used equipment suppliers P75

Mining:

Data management for modern mining P78

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Editor’s Note

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arkets are growingin Africa, for heavy equipment and intelligent solutions. This issue of African Review of Business and Technology addresses, also, the dynamic utilisation of assets in finance, logistics, power, construction and mining.

First, in finance we present the introduction of insurance products through mobile telecommunications networks. Then, this issue offers appraisals, also, of developments with respect to economy and infrastructure in two key geographies, Mozambique (pages 22 to 24) and Angola (pages 28 to 32).

With regard to power, this month we cover generators - in an appraisal of market growth across the continent (pages 34 to 43) and in presentation of the key enterprises operating in Africa (pages 47 to 64). With respect to construct, this issue previews bauma, the world’s largest construction and mining event, taking place in April 2013 in Germany (pages 65 to 70), and also offers insights into project work underway in Liberia (page 73) and South Africa (page 74). Our mining coverage in this issue is centred around the use of advanced information management systems to serve modern pit operations in South Africa (pages 78 and 79).

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Building

machines

at bauma African genset market growth P34

Business:

Construction:

Mining:

Commerce and economy in Mozambique and Angola P26

A network of used equipment suppliers P75

Data management for modern mining P78

Main cover picture: Volvo CE Inset, bottom left: SDMO Inset, top right: BIMA

Andrew Croft, Managing Editor

Contents

REGULARS 04 Agenda:

14 Bulletin:

Developments at all points of the compass

86 Solutions:

News flashes for African businessfolk

Equipment and services to source for industry

P20 FEATURES 20 Finance The provision of micro-insurance with mobile technology

22 Mozambique World-class, customer-focused port services in the Port of Beira; and engineering projects to enhance utilisation of infrastructure

28 Angola

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The path to financial stability for Angola’s national electricity company; safety to the fore at a construction project in Luanda; and developments in telecommunications

34 Gensets Growth rates in sub-Saharan markets for Diesel generators; and the annual African Review Buyers Guide of key genset companies

65 Construction Looking ahead to bauma, the world’s largest construction and mining equipment event; an update on roadbuilding in Liberia; commercial real estate in South Africa; and the growing market for used equipment

78 Mining How information management is critical to modern mining operations Audit Bureau of Circulations Business Magazines

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Agenda / North Etisalat acknowledged for innovative support for business Etisalat has repeated its success at the most important annual gathering of the telecommunications industry by winning a major award for innovation. The Middle Eastern telecommunications operator won in the ‘Best Near Field Communication/Mobile Money Product’ category at the GSMA’s Global Mobile Awards 2013 during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain - adding to three awards from the industry’s most prestigious competition last year.

“It’s tremendous to be recognised in this way at the most important event in the global telecoms calendar,” said Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar, the Chief Executive Officer at Etisalat Group – who heads a delegation from 15 countries and three continents.

“Giving communities the technology that enables their economies – and therefore societies – to progress is one of our core missions and winning this award is a sign that we’re on the right track.”

The winning product, the Etisalat Commerce Programme called Flous, brings together a wealth of services – varying from market to market – for customers and businessmen who like to take care of their finances on the move. The mix of services available includes utility, merchant and salary payments, domestic and international transfers, online purchasing, cash collection, bank transactions and ticketing. It is an application for conducting a variety of financial transactions with a mobile device. ‘Flous’ is Arabic for ‘money’.

Flous was developed in partnership with MasterCard and Oberthur Technologies and, since 2012, it has been commercially available across a number of Etisalat countries.

Etisalat’s Global Mobile Awards win at the Mobile World Congress

Ecobank provides trade finance The Ecobank Group is providing a US$77.5mn equivalent multi-currency master trade finance facility to the East African soft commodity trader Export Trading Group (ETG).

Documented as a single financing, with local operational terms, the facility provides local currency financing capacity to each of ETG’s subsidiaries. The transaction arranged by the Commodity Finance team in London will allow ETG to finance its soft commodity trading activities in nine African countries (namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Nigeria, Niger, Senegal, Togo and Uganda), thereby bolstering its position in core markets, and also to expand into new geographies in West Africa. Jean Craven, Director: Head Corporate Finance, ETG, said, “ETG embarked on rolling out its West African business two years ago, initially covering 11 countries. With this new Ecobank facility, ETG will be able to strengthen its investment plans and trading activity across the region. We are both excited and thankful for Ecobank’s valuable support.”

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Libya could gain more from solar than oil

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ibya could generate approximately five times the amount of energy from solar power than it currently produces in crude oil, according to research conducted by Nottingham Trent University in the UK. A study led by the university’s School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment found that the oil-rich nation could generate enough renewable power to meet its own demand and a “significant part of the world energy demand by exporting electricity”.

Libya is located on the cancer orbit line and is exposed to the sun’s rays throughout the year with long hours during the day. It has an average daily solar radiation rate of about 7.1 kilowatt hours per square metre per day (kWh/m²/day) on a flat plane on the coast and 8.1kWh/m²/day in the south region. By comparison, the UK’s average solar radiation rate is less than half that amount at about 2.95kWh/m²/day.

If the North African country - which is estimated to be 88 per cent desert - used 0.1% of its landmass to harness solar power, it could produce the equivalent to almost seven million barrels of crude oil per day in energy, the study found.

Currently, Libya produces about 1.41mn barrels of crude oil per day.

Researcher Dr Amin Al-Habaibeh, who is leading the Innovative and Sustainable Built Environment Technologies research group at the university, said, “Although Libya is rich in renewable energy resources, it is in urgent need of a more comprehensive energy strategy. It is difficult to break the dependency on oil and natural gas, not just in terms of the country’s demand for it, but also in terms of the revenues that it generates.

“Renewable energy technology is still in its early days in Libya and a clear strategy and timetable is needed to take it forward. In particular, work needs to be done to develop the skills and knowledge needed to install and maintain renewable energy systems.” www.africanreview.com

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Agenda / East A better walk to a brighter future for Tanzanian youth Since January 2013, 60 Tanzanian children have been attending school for the first time, thanks to a project led by the Tanzanian Partnership Program (TPP) - an initiative of the Partnerships for Sustainable Community Development, a longterm collaborative alliance of local and international organisations dedicated to improving local livelihoods. TPP built a new school on 100 acres donated by two village elders in a sub-village of Milola known as Ngwenya.

Construction funds were provided by the TAG Philanthropic Foundation, based in the USA. Until now, the only option for five and six year olds to attend class was to walk four miles to school, constantly on the lookout for wildlife that could attack, said Diane Ruonavaara, programme Local and international organisations are supporting education at a newly-built school in Milola, Tanzania manager for TPP. “We’re helping communities to envision a better future,” she said. “As a partner with the communities, we support the development of their capacity and ability to move forward in their own vision.”

Milola is a sprawling area that serves 6,000 households and nearly 23,000 people, where children face numerous obstacles that limit their access to education - including a lack of facilities, teachers and education materials. However, with the support of the village and better access to education, Ngwenya’s youngest children have a chance at a brighter future. This year, a rain water harvesting system at the school, installed by TPP, will provide clean water for drinking, cooking and washing.

Michigan State University (MSU) is partnering with University of Dar es Salaam and the Aga Khan Foundation for the project, working side by side with the people of Milola and the northern village of Naitolia - whose villagers will soon have access to clean water at the school and health centre.

“We want to learn and contribute to the world new knowledge about the development process and help define the characteristics of resilient communities so that any organization, government or corporation interested in improving communities can do a better job with the investment of resources,” Ruonavaara said.

Mobile firm meets UN Women Female farmers in the East and Horn of Africa region are poised to benefit from practical information-sharing tools via Airtel’s mobile communications networks, following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the UN Women (the United Nations entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women) and Airtel Africa.

As per the MoU, UN Women will identify the farmers to be covered under this initiative, whilst Airtel will package and deliver the appropriate mobile solutions to support their livelihoods and enhance their efficiency. Commenting on the partnership, Andre Beyers, the Chief Marketing Officer of Airtel Africa said, “The empowerment of women is essential to economic development, especially in rural and agricultural economies. We are pleased to partner with UN Women and contribute to their agenda of gender equality and empowerment of women by leveraging the possibilities mobile telephony has to offer.”

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Food security in the Horn of Africa

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he African Development Bank (AfDB) is committed to providing a US$57.66mn loan facility for the multinational Drought Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods Program (DRSLP) in the Horn of Africa (HoA) with the Government of Kenya, bringing to US$3.04bn the bank’s commitment in the country’s various sectors. In particular, the DRSLP is developing regional systems to alleviate the negative impacts caused by the deteriorating environmental conditions in the Horn of Africa. Mechanisms enhance the availability of infrastructure for natural resources management (water and pastures) at the regional level (given the mobility of pastoralists across borders) and ensure stability of the environment as well as the harmonious sharing of resources in a sustainable manner.

The programme will be carried out in phases, with the first phase in Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya. It will focus on about four million beneficiaries in the first five years. AfDB Regional Director for the East Africa Resource Centre (EARC) Gabriel Negatu explained that the entire programme would cover eight countries in the Horn of Africa over the next 15 years - including Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda - in addition to the three countries in the current phase.

“It is necessary to have all the countries in the programme because if one country has better water, pasture and livestock services, the pastoralist will move there and this could lead to overgrazing, transmission of transboundary animal diseases and conflicts.

The next phase is expected to start as soon as funds are available for the remaining countries. This could be as early as end of 2013,” Negatu said. www.africanreview.com

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Agenda / South Connecting exchanges in Angola Astellia, a communications solutions firm providing probe-based monitoring solutions for the optimisation of mobile network quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE), has signed a major contract with Unitel, Angola’s biggest cell phone operator - committing Astellia to provide Unitel with a complete exchange to exchange (E2E) picture of their 2G, 3G and 4G traffic.

Astellia’s solution is used for service troubleshooting and performance monitoring. By using data coming from Astellia’s Neptune probes, technical teams can identify and diagnose network issues quickly and target network optimisation activities better. Furthermore, through network and customer analytics, consumption of network resources is followed up in real-time allowing a better understanding of their behaviour.

"Astellia’s track record and global experience in passive network monitoring will help us gain more visibility and control of what is happening on our network. Hereby, we can increase problem resolution efficiency and increase our knowledge of our subscribers’ usage, " comments Amílcar F Safeca, Deputy CEO at Unitel Angola.

"We are excited to help Unitel in ensuring their network performance is at its best," said JeanPhilippe Larvol, Astellia’s Managing Director for Africa.

Opening a new research facility for sub-Saharan scientists Angola's Agostinho Neto University, the University of Newcastle in the UK and the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Planet Earth Institute (PEI) are set to launch a Sustainability Research Centre in Luanda, Angola.

According to he British Embassy in Angola, the new Centre of Excellence in Science for Sustainability in Africa (CESSAF) will open to students and researchers in September 2013.

The centre is intended to train over 100 students with a doctor’s degree in the coming decade in key fields such as natural resources, environmental pollution, sustainable agriculture, urban planning and geosciences.

The first students will start their doctorate training programme Mauricio Fernandes, chairperson at PEI in Newcastle, at the university’s school of civil engineering and geosciences.

Over the next four years, Angola will share scheduling and resources with the UK university.

Maurício Fernandes, PEI chairperson, said, "There are many opportunities in Angola, including for UK industry."

Chevron commits, offshore Angola

Oil contract for Angolan engineering services

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echnip has been awarded a fiveyear contract by BP Angola for engineering and modification services for floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units, in Greater Plutonio and Plutao, Saturno, Venus and Marte (PSVM), located in Blocks 18 and 31 offshore Angola. The contract follows the successful completion of a previous five-year contract for engineering services for the Greater Plutonio FPSO. This new award covers two FPSOs and involves not only engineering, but also procurement and management of offshore and onshore construction activities.

Technip’s operating centre in Luanda, Angola is carrying out the contract, which is scheduled for completion at the end of 2017.

Benoît Verdier, general manager of Technip in Angola, said, "We will help BP keep its operations safe, compliant with regulations in place and reliable, while progressively strengthening Angola’s national content and business capabilities.”

Oil and gas enterprise Chevron Corporation confirmed recently that its Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited subsidiary will proceed with the development of the Mafumeira Sul project located offshore Angola. Located 15 miles (24 km) offshore Cabinda province in 200 feet (60 m) of water, the US$5.6bn Mafumeira Sul project is the second stage of development of the Mafumeira Field.

The project scope includes 50 wells, two wellhead platforms, a central processing and compression facility and approximately 75 miles (121 km) of subsea pipelines.

"When completed, this project is expected to grow the company's production capacity in the Mafumeira Field," said Ali Moshiri, president of Chevron Africa and Latin America Exploration and Production Company. "This development builds off the success of the Mafumeira Norte project and our strong track record of developing other major capital projects in the region."

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Agenda / West A focus on Ghanaian investment Members of the Business Council for Africa (BCA) recently convened to discuss Ghana’s business climate following last year’s elections, which highlighted the country’s dynamic growth rates and new opportunities for international investors. Those discussing Ghana’s economic outlook included Nana Adu Ampofo, Songhai Advisory co-founder; Timothy Armitage, Nomura Bank Vice-President; Ian Hargreaves, Partner in Addleshaw Goddard; and Philip Walker of the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Panellists stressed the country’s strong infrastructure, political stability and open business environment. Speakers highlighted the fact that Ghana is increasingly becoming a hub for businesses in West Africa, leaping ahead of neighbours such as Nigeria. In addition to Ghana’s traditional economic focus on its commodities – cocoa, gold and oil – participants at the event pointed to the growing importance of the gas sector, as well as numerous opportunities for consumer goods companies.

Jonathan Howard, chief executive officer of the BCA, said, “International investors want to discover the truth behind the headlines and understand what is really happening on the ground in Ghana.

The World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index reveals that Ghana actually stands ahead of Italy, Brazil and India in the rankings.”

Gasol commits to Ghanaian gas African Power Generation Limited (AfGen), an affiliate of West African energy development company Gasol plc, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ghana National Gas Company Ltd (Ghana Gas) in relation to the development of a number of specific projects aimed at providing additional gas to Ghana, as well as supporting, in a complementary manner, the longer term security of gas supply needed to address the nation's power generation deficit.

Under the Memorandum of Understanding, AfGen and Ghana Gas propose amongst others to explore the establishment of various joint venture arrangements for the supply of

imported natural gas, into Ghana as well as the downstream sale and marketing of gas to power generators and industrial/mineral processing enterprises in Ghana.

Alan Buxton, chief operating officer at Gasol, said, "We are very pleased that Ghana Gas has agreed to explore collaboration with AfGen in a broadly defined partnership, including the importation and supply of nonindigenous gas to customers in Ghana, thereby assisting in bridging the Ghanaian gas deficit for power generation, serving industrial/mining users and assisting in progressing the Government of Ghana's Better Ghana Agenda."

ECOWAS meets on managing risk Members of the ECOWAS Strategic Planning and Coordination Committee (SPCC) sat through a three-day meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, early in March 2013, to finalise the risk management aspect of the Regional Medium Term Action Area (RMTAA).

Participants discussed the introduction of Risk Management in ECOWAS as well as the roadmap for a management buy-in and the planned launch of the RMTAA. The discussions also covered the introduction of Knowledge Management in ECOWAS Institutions and the redesigning of ECOWAS institutional architecture.

An initiative of the Strategic Planning Directorate, the SPCC was set up to facilitate the development of a comprehensive regional strategic planning framework to ensure effective implementation of the ECOWAS Vision 2020 and the development of strategic plans in line with the Vision in a coherent and consistent manner.

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Growth in project and break bulk business

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sing an experienced, knowledgeable shipping agency can help South African shippers minimise the risks and complexities of shipping project and break bulk cargo to West Africa. So says Jorg Knuttel, managing director of Safmarine MPV, the specialist project cargo and break bulk operator to West Africa.

“Our advice to shippers looking for reliability, flexibility and consistency when shipping their project and break bulk cargo to West Africa is to partner with companies who have a sound knowledge of African ports and conditions and who are able to offer the services that suit the market.”

Finding the right shipping partner is also key to Safmarine MPV’s growth aspirations in West Africa and one of the reasons behind the company’s recent appointment of Socopao as its full liner agent in South Africa.

“Socopao is part of Bolloré Africa Logistics, one of the leading integrated logistics networks in Africa and a shipping agency with the knowledge, experience and presence we need to link South Africa with the rest of the continent and help us grow our and our customers’ business in this region.”

Knuttel says the combination of Safmarine MPV and Socopao’s specialised and complementary skills not only provides the market with a trustworthy, reliable product, but it will also go a long way to helping South African businesses take advantage of the many opportunities in the West African project cargo market.

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Events / May 2013 8-11

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21-22

Automechanika South Africa

Petro.t.ex Africa

East Africa Com

Johannesburg, South Africa www.automechanikasa.co.za

Johannesburg, South Africa www.exhibitionsafrica.com

Nairobi, Kenya www.eaafrica.comworldseries.com

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14-16

21-22

Afriplast

Plastics Africa

Maghreb Renewable Energy

Johannesburg, South Africa www.exhibitionsafrica.com

Johannesburg, South Africa www.exhibitionsafrica.com

Rabat, Morocco www.greenpowerconferences.com

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Empowertec Africa

Pumps, Valves and Pipes Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa www.exhibitionsafrica.com

Johannesburg, South Africa www.exhibitionsafrica.com

Water Africa/West Africa Building and Construction

14-16

14-16

Energex Africa

Smart Automation Africa

22-25

Johannesburg, South Africa www.exhibitionsafrica.com

Johannesburg, South Africa www.exhibitionsafrica.com

Eau

14-16

14-16

IndustrialGreenTecAfrica

Watertec Africa

27-30

Johannesburg, South Africa www.exhibitionsafrica.com

Johannesburg, South Africa www.exhibitionsafrica.com

Broadcast Show Africa

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15-16

Intermac

Rwanda ICT Summit

27-30

Johannesburg, South Africa www.exhibitionsafrica.com

Kigali, Rwanda www.aitecafrica.com

SatCom Africa

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18-21

Indutec

electro, automation & energy

28-30

Johannesburg, South Africa www.exhibitionsafrica.com

Algiers, Algeria www.electro-automation.info

Ugandan Mining & Energy (UMEC)

14-16

21-22

Manutec

Cloud Africa

29-31

Johannesburg, South Africa www.exhibitionsafrica.com

Johannesburg, South Africa www.cloudafricasummit.com

Wastex Africa

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Accra, Ghana www.ace-events.com

Casablanca, Morocco www.eauexpo.com

Johannesburg, South Africa www.terrapinn.com

Johannesburg, South Africa www.terrapinn.com

Kampala, Uganda www.umec-uganda.com

Johannesburg, South Africa www.wastexafrica.co.za

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Bulletin / Events Cape Town clinches African Creative Economy Conference

exhibition in Pretoria, Ctrack demonstrated

was aimed at a group of final year Mechanical

Tap-i-Fare, a prepaid contactless payment

Engineering students from the Central

The Cape Craft & Design Institute (CCDI) has

system offering operators and commuters

Johannesburg College – a public Further

succeeded in securing the right to host the

reduced fraud and increased security for the

Education and Training College with six

third African Creative Economy Conference

offline processing of transactions; the Tap-i-

campuses across Johannesburg.

and the fourth Arterial Network Biennial

Fare system collaborates with Ctrack’s fleet

Conference, from 6-9 October 2013; the

management system, allowing real-time

event, which is expected to attract more than

visibility of vehicles, along with a host of

300 delegates from around the world,

features including notifications regarding

including visitors from at least 40 African

speed, fuel consumption, driver and vehicle

countries, will be held in Cape Town’s City Hall

behaviour and route monitoring - facilitating

with a parallel programme celebrating African

a safer driver behaviour culture, and keeping

creative industries - including music, theatre,

vehicles secure and always visible either

dance, film, fashion, visual art, design,

through online, or mobile software.

Johannesburg Central College students with work at heights specialist consultant Louis Roodt

Africa’s industrial growth attracts global interest

Portable power on show at World of Concrete

While global economies and markets

Doosan Portable Power exhibited new portable

stagnate in double-dip, and even triple-dip

lighting and generator products at the 2013

recession, Africa is on the rise - modernising,

World of Concrete Exhibition, held recently in

thriving and rapidly developing into a major

Las Vegas; the LSC light tower, the newest

industrial market, ripe for exploration by

addition to the range of portable light towers

technology businesses operating in oil and

from Doosan Portable Power, which was shown

gas, water and manufacturing sectors; the SA

for the first time at World of Concrete, is

Industry & Technology Fair 2013 (INDUTEC), a

specifically designed with the rental market in

new 10-in-one industry and technology expo

mind for illumination of road and bridge and

which takes place in Johannesburg from 14 to

general construction applications.

literature and cuisine.

CCDI’s key representatives celebrate Creative Economy coming to Cape Town

Technology for public transport operators and commuters At the 2013 South African Bus Operators’

16 May 2013, is set to reflect the fact that

Association (SABOA) national conference and

Africa’s water-related technology market is expected to grow to US$700mn, its manufacturing market to US$200bn, the energy sector market to grow to US$800bn, and the African market for oil and gas technologies to top US$3.6 trillion, by 2020.

Creating height awareness at Johannesburg career day In an effort to create awareness about the career opportunities available in the work at height sector, height safety consulting and training provider Height Wise Training

The new LSC light tower from Doosan Portable Power

Academy recently hosted its first work at Midrand, in South Africa; the Careers Day,

Africa’s industrial growth attracts global interest

which was facilitated by work at heights

While global economies and markets

specialist consultant Louis Roodt and Height

stagnate in double-dip, and even triple-dip

Wise senior project manager Jansen Madike,

recession, Africa is on the rise - modernising,

height Careers Day at its training venue in The Tap-i-Fare public transit technology developed

by Ctrack gives owners and operators the ability to safeguard assets and profits, while offering security and convenience for commuters

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Bulletin / Events thriving and rapidly developing into a major

INDUTEC , for the first time this year - bringing

industrial market, ripe for exploration by

six specialist oil and gas industry companies;

International oil & gas leaders meet in Maputo

technology businesses operating in oil and

“We want a strong presence in South Africa

H.E. Alberto Vaquina, the Prime Minister of

gas, water and manufacturing sectors; the SA

and being at Petro.t.ex Africa is key to

Mozambique, the Mozambican Ministry of

Industry & Technology Fair 2013 (INDUTEC), a

achieving this,� said Shaakir Naidoo,

Mineral Resources and ENH hosted the first

new 10-in-one industry and technology expo

Marketing Officer at MATRADE.

official Mozambique Gas Summit in Maputo in

which takes place in Johannesburg from 14 to

mid-March 2013, gathering all key

Africa’s water-related technology market is

Space sells quickly at Africa’s Big Seven

expected to grow to US$700mn, its

Exhibition space at food and beverage trade

international oil and gas companies to discuss

manufacturing market to US$200bn, the

show Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) 2013 is nearly

gas discoveries in Mozambique and their

energy sector market to grow to US$800bn,

sold out, with over 80 per cent of the

impact on the global gas industry; the Ministry

and the African market for oil and gas

Gallagher Convention Centre already booked;

of Mineral Resources, Ministry of Energy and

technologies to top US$3.6 trillion, by 2020.

taking place from 30 June to 2 July at

ENH highlighted the development of the gas

Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, in

discoveries, their impact on Mozambique and

South Africa, AB7 is made up of seven

how they will determine the direction of the

component sectors including AgriFood; Pan

gas and LNG markets in Mozambique and

The Malaysian Trade Commission (MATRADE)

African Retail Trade Exhibition; FoodTech

therefore around the world - and INP (National

has confirmed it will be taking part in

Africa; DrinkTech Africa; Interbake Africa;

Petroleum Institute) CEO ArsĂŠnio Mabote

Petro.t.ex Africa, which is is co-located with

Retail Solutions Africa; and FoodBiz Africa.

discussed the bidding rounds to come.

16 May 2013, is set to reflect the fact that

Malaysian firms in dĂŠbut show at Petro.t.ex Africa

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NEWS

Bulletin / Technology Intelligence applied to metalwork production

owned and operated company that

potable water plant in Maun, northern

remanufactures complete diesel engines

Botswana; the plant, located near the

From 16 to 21 September 2013,

and component parts, and offers services

banks of the Thamalakane River, is

international manufacturers of production

including cylinder head reworking, line

scheduled to be commissioned in

technology will be spotlighting

boring, camshaft grinding, crankshaft

September, 2013, and will be operated and

‘Intelligence in Production’ at the EMO

testing, inspection, grinding, milling and

maintained by Veolia for a subsequent six-

Hannover in Germany - a premier trade fair

honing, engine assembly and

month period. IMAGE: VWS, Maun/Pic 1

for the metalworking industry, which will

dynamometer testing.

VWS 3500 Botswanar

be showcasing the entire bandwidth of the

process today; Dr.Ing. Dietrich Imkamp,

Injection machine complements compression moulded range

head of visual systems & partner at Carl

Multotec has purchased a Desma injection

Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH, said,

moulding machine capable of producing

“The metrological acquisition of quality

rubber screen panels up to seven

features in industrially manufactured

kilograms, featuring a twin cavity system

products has been largely solved...The

that makes it possible to produce two

challenge for production metrology

products simultaneously and

nowadays is to implement the technology

incorporating a cold runner system;

concerned in industrial manufacturing

Multotec, which has been manufacturing a

operations, so that acquisition of product

large range of compression moulded

quality data can be cost-efficiently

rubber screen panels for over a decade,

achieved.”

which are generally used in primary, dry

sophisticated metalworking technology at the heart of every industrial production

screening applications, has made a

Next generation machines for engineering firm

significant investment with the purchase

The Veolia-developed Actiflo will use a ballast to gather and settle impurities in the water, allowing cleaner water to flow off the top of the clarifier

of the new machine, bringing the injection moulding process on-site to manufacture its smaller apertures in a size range up to 50 mm.

Marketing plastic injection moulding machinery GECO, a manufacturer of plastic injection moulding machinery based in Portugal, is one of several overseas exhibitors taking part in Afriplast Expo 2013, South Africa’s inaugural international plastics industry trade fair, taking place in Johannesburg from 14 to 16 May 2013; GECO, which operates a 16,000m2 production plant in

Multotec produces a range of modular injection moulded rubber screen panels.

Maceira with a staff of over 300 people, and has offices in six countries, specialises

Theo Visser, machine technician at Metric Automotive Engineering, monitors a new Rottler SG80A

in the manufacture of injection moulds for

Metric Automotive Engineering has

Botswanan venture gets drinking water plant

commissioned a Rottler SG80A cylinder

Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies’

moulding, and supplies numerous markets

head machining centre and valve seat

South African subsidiary, VWS Envig

including the automotive, electrical,

refacing machine to use at its premises in

Botswana, has been awarded a contract by

packaging, media, pharmaceutical and

Germiston, in South Africa; the ISO

the AEVVMI joint venture to design, supply

household product sectors.

9000:2000-accredited firm is a family-

and commission a 6,000 m3 per day

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thermoplastic, thermo-resin, twocomponent and gas-assisted injection

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NEWS

Bulletin / Infrastructure International solutions on show at Watertec Africa

Formwork solutions that are more efficient and safer to use

Africa’s growing demand for clean, potable

Formwork and scaffolding are an essential

water continues to put pressure on

part of building and construction, and the

resources and infrastructure, with an

systems on offer are already very highly

estimated R570bn (US$62.8bn) needed

developed and efficient - with

over the next decade to maintain and

manufacturers continually coming up with

expand South Africa’s water infrastructure

new ideas and innovations, the latest of

alone; Hannes Goosen, CEO of Dango &

which will be on show at bauma, an

Dienenthal (DDSA), which is known for its

international trade fair for construction,

clay guns and tap-hole drills, says there is a

building material and mining machinery,

huge responsibility to guarantee safe and

and construction vehicles and equipment,

sufficient water for the future, which “opens

taking place from 15 to 21 April 2013 in

the door to huge opportunities in the water

Munich, Germany. At the event, Peri will

industry, and Watertec Africa [taking place

showcase new components for its Maximo

in Johannesburg, South Africa in May 2013]

panel formwork system, Doka will present a

provides the means to make contact with

new beamless handset system for panel

potential new customers and share new

floor formwork called Dokadek 30, a plastic-

technology.”

composite formwork panel called Evermax will be presented by Ulma, and Paschal

The key challenges for familyowned businesses in SA South African family business owners have

Group will present version 10.0 of its Paschal Plan light software for formwork planning and site materials management.

reported a belief that more needs to be businesses to survive and develop their

Creating jobs and reducing poverty with civil engineering

activities in the current economic climate -

SMEC, which provides consultancy services

with red tape, an inflexible labour market,

for projects ranging from hydropower,

structural engineering services provider

an increase in electricity tariffs, a lack of tax

transport, water, natural resources and

Naidu Consulting to play an instrumental

incentives, overregulation, uncertainty

environment, geotechnical, mining,

role in the monitoring and reporting of

around government policy, an inadequate

tunnelling, urban development, renewable

eThekwini Roads and Stormwater

education policy, and deterioration in the

energy, power, government and advisory

Maintenance (RSM) Department’s

country’s infrastructure remaining the

services and social infrastructure

Zibambele Poverty Alleviation Programme

greatest constraint to the growth of family

development, has partnered with civil and

– an initiative that is creating sustainable

done at public sector level to help family

Currently, there are approximately 6,000 contractors on the eThekwini Municipality Zibambele programme, which equates to an estimated 2,500km of eThekwini road network

owned businesses in South Africa; these are

job opportunities for the impoverished and

the conclusions culled from the latest

unemployed through the maintenance of

edition of ‘Family Business Survey: The

the eThekwini rural road network; the

future is now 2012-2013’ released by

Zibambele Poverty Alleviation Programme

professional services firm PwC, which

was launched in 1999 to be both cost-

comes amidst the South African

effective and provide sustainable work

government announcing its intention to

opportunities to destitute families - with

support the key economic challenges

households rather than individuals

facing South Africa - including job growth,

engaged to carry out maintenance

skills development and inequality in the

activities by being assigned a length of

next ten years, according to a proposed

road varying from 0.3km to 0.5km,

economic growth plan.

depending on the difficulty of the terrain.

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FINANCE

Insurance

Mobile micro-insurance, the next mobile money?

Just as M-PESA solved the problem of the ‘unbanked’ in emerging markets, BIMA (Swahili for ‘insurance’) is now solving the problem of the ‘uninsured’

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he penetration of life, health, property or personal accident insurance in Africa is below five per cent. Kenya was in a similar position in the banking sector when M-PESA launched in 2007, when under 10 per cent of the population had a bank account.

Now, M-PESA has 14mn subscribers, or 35 per cent of the population, who send and receive money through its ‘mobile bank accounts’.

This low penetration of insurance means that when a family member passes away, households suffer a severe financial set-back.

In many markets, religious beliefs and cultural norms require elaborate funerals lasting as much as a week - so mourners lose a week’s income. In Ghana, for example, it is common for the deceased to be put into elaborate ‘fantasy coffins’ - coloured and shaped like an object, often portraying the persons occupation in life. Nevertheless, low income households in emerging markets are not covered by insurance and this is largely due to four major obstacles; education, distribution, affordability and premium/claims collection.

Micro-insurance and mobile operators Micro-insurance overcomes the obstacle of high fees in traditional insurance products. It is characterised by low premiums (around US$0.50-$5.00) and low coverage limits (US$150-$1,000). However, micro-insurance has still struggled to reach all of the people in need because of difficulties in mass distribution and product awareness. Before an insurance company can sell its products to some communities, it must first educate them on the concept and benefits of insurance. Premiums must still be paid to a local agent and claims can cost as much to collect as they pay out, in lost income and travel expenses.

The market is changing, however. BIMA, a micro-insurance company providing lowprice cover via mobile networks to four million customers in Africa and Asia, is adding

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BIMA is gaining 400,000 new subscribers each month by offering micro insurance through mobile phones

400,000 new subscribers a month - by offering an end-to-end-micro insurance solution for mobile operators that includes the technical platform, distribution network of agents, marketing and product development, and claims administration.

Already, BIMA enables mobile operators and insurance firms in six markets - including Ghana, Senegal and Tanzania - to develop and implement micro-insurance products, benefitting millions who previously never would have been able to afford life cover or to insure against hospitalisation.

Life insurance and mobile phone usage BIMA’s free model is a 30-day life insurance covering a mobile operator’s customer and one family member (which the customer registers) - where cover level is based on airtime usage with the mobile operator during the previous month. Once the minimum spend has been reached, a registered subscriber and his/her family

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member are covered. As more is spent each month, the insurance cover increases. Cover ranges from US$150-700, which is renewed every month and is based on how much airtime was spent in the previous month.

A customer signs up over a handset with an agent who talks them through the concept of insurance and the product details. A customer must answer a series of short questions through a menu on their phone (including name and age of themselves and a family member and confirmation that they are both in good health at the time of registration). This is revolutionary, when you think about the registration process for life insurance in the Western World - which includes elaborate health questionnaires, interviews and more.

Cover levels are then communicated to the customer via SMS at the beginning of every month and they make a claim by texting ‘CLAIM’ to a dedicated claims number and are called back by a BIMA claims agent. ■ www.africanreview.com

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BUSINESS

Mozambique

Giant cranes lifting Mozambican business How two new cranes are facilitating seaborne trade in the Southern African region by enhancing already world-class, customer-focused port services in the Port of Beira

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onecranes Southern Africa has taken a lead in logistics, serving a broad range of customers across the continent, serving manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports and terminals - in Angola, Nigeria, South Africa, and also in Mozambique.

Konecranes provides productivityenhancing lifting solutions as well as services for lifting equipment and machine tools of all makes. Two giant ship-to-shore (STS) cranes arrived in Beira, Mozambique, in March 2013, creating quite a stir in the harbour as the cranes stood fully erected on the ship. With an outreach of 40m and a lifting capacity of 65t under spreader they looked quite spectacular.

The cranes were ordered in December 2011 for the Cornelder de Moçambique (CdM). Worth around R60mn (US$6.5mn) each, they are equipped with Konecranes’ remote management system and will be operating in the port’s container terminal, one of the most modern in Southern Africa.

Investing in infrastructure CdM is a joint venture formed in 1998 by Rotterdam-based Cornelder Holding and Mozambique Ports & Railways Company.

CdM manages the multipurpose container and general cargo terminals of the Port of Beira and is aggressively investing in both additional infrastructure and machinery to be able to cope with the expected regional growth. The Port of Beira has developed quickly due to its professional and dedicated management and also to its strategic location in the region.

“Adding two Konecranes STS cranes will increase the terminal capacity to 500.000 TEU and this will ensure that Cornelder de Moçambique and the port of Beira will continue to be the main gateway to and from the world for DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe and

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Two giant ship-to-shore (STS) cranes arrived in Beira, Mozambique, in March 2013

Botswana for many years to come,” says Carlos Mesquita, Executive Managing Director of Cornelder de Moçambique.

“We are very proud that Cornelder de Mozambique selected us to deliver these two STS cranes,” says MacDonald, ”Cornelder de Moçambique is a key partner in the economic development of the Southeast African region and a principal catalyst in promoting this development, Konecranes is delighted to be able to contribute to this development.”

Connecting cranes The cranes are designed to handle twin lift operation. They are equipped with remote access technology, enabling remote diagnostics and the related in-depth expertise and maintenance services that are available in the Konecranes TruConnectoffering. Each crane will also be

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wirelessly connected to the maintenance office, to allow monitoring as well as accurate and fast trouble shooting.

Amongst Konecranes ‘s most recent business undertakings in Southern Africa has been in South Africa - serving the power sector, in particular, but also other verticals and enterprises.

“Current projects in South Africa include several power stations: Eskom, Kusile, Medupi, Ingula, Sonils in Angola, as well as the Kumba mine, Sappi Ngodwana paper mill and SRF Packaging.

“One of the largest crane projects ever to be undertaken in Southern Africa is for Transnet in Johannesburg where we are installing three rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes which will be commissioned by early 2013.

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Mozambique

BUSINESS

Mozambique and Namibia share power

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ggreko has signed tri-party power purchase agreements (TPPA) with Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), the Mozambique power utility and NamPower, the Namibian power utility, to provide 122 MW of gas-fuelled power from the Aggreko interim power plant located at Gigawatt Park at Ressano Garcia, Mozambique. The agreement follows the authorisation

by EDM for the direct supply of power

by Aggreko to NamPower and will see the installed capacity of 122 MW split between the two utilities with EDM utilising up to 32 MW and NamPower up to 90 MW, based on the specific needs of both utilities.

Aggreko built the facility at Ressano Garcia in 2012 as part of an ambitious project in which it became the first cross-border, interim Independent Power Provider to the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). The project is currently providing 110 MW of power to the two utilities.

The Sappi Ngodwana paper mill, in the South African province of Mpumalanga

Kusile. Another two cranes were recently installed and load tested at Ingula, each with a capacity of 265t. Once electronically synchronised and linked with a spreader beam, the cranes are able to lift 500t together.

“We are also creating partnerships with key players in Southern Africa, including Angola, Zambia, Botswana, Kenya and Mauritius. Negotiations to establish footholds in other sub-Saharan countries are also well underway,” said MacDonald. ■

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BUSINESS

Mozambique

Capitalising on a robust recovery How a geotechnical contractor has sought to strengthen an established market position

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ith the economy of Mozambique poised for a robust recovery, geotechnical contractor Esorfranki Geotechnical is well-positioned to strengthen its already well-established market position in that country.

Then known as Franki Africa, the company’s first project in Mozambique was at the prestigious Mozal aluminium smelter on the outskirts of Maputo. The company was commissioned to conduct initial site investigations in late 1997 and early 1998 and when tenders for the foundation piling were invited, Franki Africa was awarded a contract for Phase 1. This was successfully completed two months ahead of schedule in March 1999 after installing over 10,000 driven cast in-situ Frankipiles.

On the back of the success of the first phase, Franki Africa secured Phase 2 which called for the installation of over 8,000 Frankipiles and 200 large diameter auger piles supporting the silo structures. At peak the company’s on-site crew numbered 518. This contract was also completed ahead of schedule.

“Even though the country was going through an economic downturn at the time of our involvement in the Mozal project, we became aware that Mozambique was ripe with opportunity,” Roy McLintock, managing director of Esorfranki Geotechnical, relates.

“We took a strategic decision, based on the anticipated positive impact of the Mozal project, to establish a registered company there in July 1998 and populated it with a pilot team tasked with identifying business

The Umbeluzi coffer dam at Matola

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Quay 8 upgrade and piling being undertaken at the load-out facility in Beira by Esorfranki Geotechnical.

opportunities. These were skilled people with access to a full range of equipment to undertake any kind of local geotechnical work.

“Our predictions proved accurate and our workload steadily increased. A focus beyond Maputo resulted in a contract to install Frankipiles at a silo complex for a Tanzanianbased client for whom we had done similar work in Dar-es Salaam. We also secured foundations for various bridges in the rural areas. Another notable contract was the provision of general geotechnical work at Tongaat Huletts’ Xinavane sugar mill where we installed various pile types in both brownfields and greenfields areas of the mill.”

Building structural support Esorfranki Geotechnical has also installed piling and lateral support for four embassies and numerous buildings and marine structures in Maputo. More recently, the company was involved in work relating to the infrastructure for the Moatize coalfields development for a major multinational metals and mining company. Esorfranki Geotechnical’s most recent project involved the piled foundations for rails an 800 metre

An aerial overview of the Beira stacker

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Installation of 27 metre CFA piles for the Beira stacker

long coal stacker at the load-out facility in Beira for the same company. This contract was extended to include the marine works and ship loading structure foundations as part of the upgrading of the Port of Beira Quay 8.

“Having established a presence in Beira, we’re now looking at other opportunities in and around this city,” says McLintock. “We’ve been at work in Mozambique for 15 years and our projects in various parts of the country have afforded us an exceptionally good understanding of the local culture, business environment and ground conditions, as well as the country’s customs and logistical processes.

This work has also allowed our Mozambique team to establish a comprehensive geotechnical database that, coupled with inhouse design capabilities, allows us to provide very competitive design solutions.

“Future opportunities will centre around the Moatize coal project, port upgrades related to the export of coal and other resources, electrification, and general infrastructure upgrades.”

Esorfranki Geotechnical was granted ISO 9001 accreditation for its Mozambique operation in June 2010. ■ www.africanreview.com

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BUSINESS

Mozambique and Angola

More secure with current structures Comparative analysis of commercial risk in Angola and Mozambique, with reference to banking, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing and mining

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n Mozambique, increased pressure by the opposition and civil society to increase the state's share of revenues from the extractive sector will increase risks to contracts over the next year. Mozambique’s government is likely to renegotiate megaprojects with private investors in the mining, energy and manufacturing sectors in order to reduce long-term tax breaks (up to 15 years), now seen as overly generous. Long-standing projects are unlikely to be affected since they are nearing the end of the period for which fiscal benefits were originally agreed.

The prospect of legislation A draft revision to the Mining Law is currently being debated by Parliament, and is likely to be agreed by mid-2013. Under proposed amendments, prospecting and research licences for both semi-precious and precious metals and minerals will be brought in line with conditions for surveying licences, reducing their validity from five to two years and making them non-renewable. Mining activities will also be required to start within two rather than three years of obtaining an environmental licence.

The new law further stipulates that the sale or transfer of mining rights will have to take place in-country, after a public call for offers, and with the payment of a transaction tax.

This will increase opportunities for national investors. Mining code amendments are also likely to strengthen local content provisions, such as the introduction of five to 25 per cent local share ownership requirements, local content requirements and the introduction of requirements for the hiring and training of national workers.

The revised Petroleum Law is likely to pass in late 2013. A draft issued in July 2012, which is still in the public consultation phase, allows the government to participate in concessions, which indicates it intends to increase the National Hydrocarbons Company's (ENH)

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stake in future joint ventures to between 35 per cent and 40 per cent. Although ENH has only a 10 per cent stake in many current joint ventures, this is unlikely to be increased in the two-year outlook since the government lacks the funds for compensation.

Angola’s societal and commercial outlook In August 2012, the ruling Movement for a Popular Liberation of Angola (MPLA) party of incumbent President Jose Eduardo dos Santos won national elections with 71.8 per cent of the vote. Main opposition party UNITA secured 18.5 per cent, effectively doubling UNITA's representation in Parliament.

However, the MPLA retains an absolute majority to pass presidential decrees and legislative changes without consulting the opposition. While most opposition parties lodged formal complaints against the results, these were all dismissed given the highly partisan composition of the judiciary.

Vote abstention tripled from 2008 to 40 per cent, indicating the waning trust of the electorate in Angola's democratic process and growing dissatisfaction with the MPLA. This increases the probability that protests by urban-based unemployed youths against the MPLA government will spread in the one-year outlook. Disaffected war veterans are also likely to hold protests over non-payment of pensions. Despite a rise in the number of protests, the MPLA's strong majority is likely to make the ruling party less responsive to

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demands for improved social conditions or to combat corruption. While this increases the risk of political instability during dos Santos' tenure, neither the opposition nor protesters are likely to be able to mobilise sufficient numbers to pose a risk to the MPLA's hold on power in the three-year outlook.

Despite low voter turnout, the MPLA's landslide victory has been interpreted by state-controlled media and the party itself as vote of confidence for President dos Santos.

This interpretation of the results mitigates risks to businesses at least in the three-year outlook. The political and business elite, which became increasingly perturbed by urban-based protests in 2011 and 2012, are now likely to feel more secure with the current power structure. Consequently, few reforms to key sectors, such as oil, banking or mining, are likely to be made in the next few years that would significantly raise contract risks for investors. Moreover, the electoral victory is likely to rein in dissenting factions within the MPLA lowering political instability risks that stem from within the party itself.

Given the new mandate, President dos Santos will also be more secure to prepare his succession. We assess that the appointment of Vice-President Manuel Vicente paves the way for a controlled hand-over to a hand-picked successor, who would protect President dos Santos after stepping down. However, as Vicente is considered a party outsider and unpopular with the MPLA's old guard, dos Santos is more likely to stay in office for the full five years of his term. If youth protests escalate, a hand-over to Vicente within the next two or three years becomes more likely; however, dos Santos and his family would still largely control politics and the economy from behind the scenes. â– Robert Besseling is the Deputy Head of Africa Forecasting at Exclusive Analysis, recently acquired by IHS www.africanreview.com

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BUSINESS

Angola

Energising economy through enterprise What Angola’s national electricity company can do, as it seeks to stabilise its financial position by 2015 Angola’s increasing affluence requires fresh support from the nation’s public sector operations, including the provision of energy

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ngolan electricity company Empresa Nacional de Electricidade (ENE) is expected to reach 2015 in a sustainable economic and financial position - and to achieve this it recently approved a strategic plan for the 2013-2015 period, the company’s chairman said in Luanda, the nation’s capital, in mid-March 2013.

Creating a new value chain José Carlos das Neves said in 2008 that the company had launched an internal restructuring process that created business

Industry is undergoing a transformation in Angola, but this has consequences on energy requirements (Photo: Ragnhild H Simenstad)

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areas in the main segments of the value chain, specifically in production, transmission and distribution.

“The improvements seen from the restructuring process, said the chairman of ENE, were recognised by the government when the Economy Ministry approved the company’s 2011 annual report and accounts, which only happened for a few public sector companies.

Cited by Angolan news agency Angop, José Carlos das Neves noted that to achieve a sustainable economic and financial situation ENE had installed pre-paid electricity supply system in the provinces of Cabinda, Malange, Huambo and Kwanza Sul. Neves added that the company had an installed capacity of 1,906 megawatts and availability of 1,445 megawatts, although turnover currently represents just 70 per cent of production.

Empresa Nacional de Electricidade currently has around 300,000 customers for low, medium and high voltage electricity.”

Enterprise in need of more electricity A key economic and commercial drivers behind the ENE initiative is the recent relaunching of the industrial sector in Angola’s Cabinda province - including the Fútila Industrial Hub (PIF), which will require at least 150 megawatts of electricity.

In this regard, provincial secretary for Industry, Geology and Mining Geraldo Ndubo Paulo has commented that the two turbines with a joint capacity of 70 megawatts, which

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Key companies are driving the need for more electricity and more reliable provision - in Angola

were installed in August 2012 - would only minimise demand, given that domestic consumption of the city of Cabinda alone is in excess of 50 megawatts.

Existing industrial units in the province currently consume around 10 megawatts of power, without taking PIF into account. The new industrial hub will include factories to produce acetylene, soap, oil industry and construction materials.

A key feature of development at the industrial hub is a steel making unit and a scrap processing factory, which will consume large amounts of energy.

Geraldo Ndubo Paulo said, “Without electricity, there is no guarantee of competitiveness of the products from local industry because counting on electricity produced by generators makes production more expensive and impossible to compete with imported products.” ■ www.africanreview.com

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BUSINESS

Angola

Building a safe business environment Achieving 100,000 injury free hours on construction of a multi-storey retail office and apartment project in Luanda

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pecialist civil and geotechnical contractor Esorfranki Geotechnical has achieved 100,000 LTIR (Lost Time Injury Free) hours while engaged on a major project in Luanda, Angola. The Kinaxixi centre in Luanda is currently the biggest development in Angola. This multistorey retail office and apartment complex has twin towers and an underground parking area which goes down seven levels. Covering a site area of 10,710.12m², with a gross floor area of 132,948.27m², the Kinaxixi complex is actually sited on an area of some historical significance, and represents particular socio-economic aspirations for elite Angolans, as the nation seeks to build a class of industrial and commercial influencers.

Staying safe, no matter the challenge Esorfranki Geotechnical is responsible for the piling work and provision of lateral support, and the team has worked hard to stay safe in the face of some serious challenges. Heavy rains made work difficult and potentially dangerous during the first year of

The Esorfranki Geotechnical site team at Kinaxixi in Luanda, Angola.

operations, but the Esorfranki Geotechnical team on site managed to work injury free for a full 12 months.

A spokesperson for Esorfranki Geotechnical says that what makes the team’s achievement even more remarkable is that the workforce is made up of a high proportion of local workers who are not only unskilled but present a language barrier due to their inability to speak English.

A high degree of leadership and persistence has enabled the team to hold regular early morning toolbox talks, which succeeded in getting important messages across. ■

The Esorfranki Geotechnical site team at Sonils Base in Luanda, Angola.

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The Esorfranki Geotechnical yard and workshop team in Luanda, Angola.

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Supporting a new undersea cable network Growing advisory capacity and a fresh impetus on sales in one of the world’s fastest-growing telecommunications markets ate in 2012,telecom consulting and service company APTelecom was engaged by Angola Cables to serve as overall international sales manager in the creation of a new submarine cable system SACS - joining Africa and South America. The cable will contain four fibre pairs, each capable of transmitting 100 wavelengths and initial speeds of 40 Gbps, with provision to upgrade to 100 Gbps as technologies are proven up.

The SACS cable is planned to go live in 2014.

As part of the overall programme management, APTelecom is providing Angola Cables with specialists in the various commercial aspects of system design, procurement and the sales strategy behind leveraging the capabilities and reach of their network.

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Asia to the United States and Europe. This new route will provide the global carrier community, content players, and ultra-low latency sensitive customers security through a diverse route via the Southern Hemisphere.

"We are honoured to be a part of such an important project in one of the world's fastestgrowing telecom markets and working within the SACS Cable team to bring their plans to fruition," said John Hibbard, Board Member of APTelecom and President of the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) (Emeritus).

"We are pleased to play a major role in the development of this new connection of southern Africa to South America affording a roll-out of the applications needed to meet carriers' voracious demands for bandwidth over the next decade."

The cable connecting southern Africa and South America SACS is totally innovative and unique to the subsea cable industry as it provides unique secure low latency routing avoiding current bottleneck locations routing via Africa and

Corporate structures geared towards corporate growth Angola Cables is a telecommunications operator of fibre optic telecommunication cables. The company was formed in 2009 and is owned by a number of national

The South Atlantic Cable System - SACS (Source: Lofo7)

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telecommunication companies - namely: Angola Telecom with 51 per cent of the capital; Unitel with 31 per cent; MSTelcom with nine per cent; Movicel with six per cent; and Startel with three per cent.

APTelecom specialises in global connectivity, cloud solutions and emerging market advisory-based solutions - with an aim to improve networks, facilitate growth, and manage change for its clients in the call centre, business process optimisation (BPO), and Internet service provision (ISP) spaces.

Companies seeking to expand their global reach rely on APTelecom's comprehensive expertise and knowledge of regulatory environments, as well as its ability to provide high-quality products and solutions at low cost, helping businesses achieve intelligent, sustainable growth. APTelecom differentiates itself through quality, integrity, and innovation across its entire suite of products and services in emerging markets.

Specialists in submarine systems, supporting Angolan connectivity In support of its work in Angola, APTelecom recently appointed telecommunications industry veterans Jean Devos and Paul McCann to its advisory board. Mr Devos was one of the founders and a board member of Axiom SA, a company specialising in submarine systems projects study and management.

However, Mr Devos’ experience stretches back to involvement in the submarine cable industry in 1961 as a cable engineer in Calais, France. Mr McCann also has immense industry experience - covering four decades of network planning and development in both international and domestic telecommunications arenas. Mr McCann’s specialties include both wire line and wireless connectivity supporting global data services. He is currently Secretary and Member of the Board of Governors of the Pacific Telecommunications Council, a regional industry body. ■ www.africanreview.com

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Modest growth for genset markets Though six of the world’s fastest-growing economies are in sub-Saharan Africa, growth in the continent's diesel generating set markets have not kept pace with the overall economic productivity

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ollowing the political unrest in North Africa during 2011, the continent’s economic growth slowed to 3.4 per cent - but it improved in 2012. Although Africa may be the world's poorest inhabited continent, six of the world’s fastest top 20 growing economies - as measured in terms of GDP per capita - are situated in subSaharan Africa. Last year, real GDP growth rose to 4.5 per cent and in 2013 this is expected to rise to 4.8 per cent (Fig.1).

However, growth in the diesel generating set market has not kept pace with the overall economy. The demand for new base load and standby generating plant in 2012 was lower than in 2011, but having weathered the 2008 financial crisis, and with some

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markets now showing encouraging signs of growth, the medium term prospects look better.

In 2012 Africa’s overall consumption of diesel engine driven generating plant, when measured in aggregate megawatts, was 7,745 MWe; 2.5 per cent lower than in 2011 (Fig.2).

Fewer imports, more domestic production Whereas total demand in Sub Saharan Africa has remained static at 6,435 MWe, consumption in North Africa continued to fall from 1,935 MWe in 2010 to 1,500 MWe last year and 1,310 MWe this year (Fig.3). As the continuing economic effects of the popular uprisings are felt in Libya and Egypt, consumption has fallen to an all-time low – in Egypt to half the level it was in 2009. North African consumption today is just 17 per cent of the continent’s total. Algeria and Morocco have weathered the storm with demand much the same as it was in 2010, but Tunisian consumption is expected to fall by a third this year.

Whilst almost 121,000 generating sets will be consumed in 2012, a number very similar to last year, there has been a noticeable change in mix (Fig.4). The demand for sets with outputs below 7.5 kVA are certain to increase by almost 2,000 units to 53,000 - of which 83 per cent are of Chinese origin - and those above 1,500 kVA to 550 units. In terms of aggregate output generating sets in the range 75-750 kVA now represent 52 per cent of total demand compared with 32 per cent above 750 kVA. Those between 1-7.5 kVA are a mere 2.7 per cent of the total.

From figures presently available it is projected that Africa’s imports of diesel generating plant in 2012 was 5,000 less than 2011, reaching a total of 105,500 units; half of which will have ratings below 7.5 kVA. Some of this decline in import trade is due to an encouraging increase in domestic production, especially in Nigeria where there is a strong demand for generators in the range 7.5 to 75 kVA. Imports today satisfy 83 per cent of Africa’s needs (Fig.2). In 2012 the total value of the market was in the order of US$1.5bn compared with imports at US$1.2bn.

Present indications are that the aggregate output of imports in 2012 equated to 6,460 MWe, some 6.5 per cent less than last year (Fig.5). Despite a fall in the overall level of imports to date there has been an encouraging increase in the importation of sets with outputs above 2,000 kVA. Africa is the world’s fourth largest importer of generating sets consuming 13 per cent of the world’s export trade. This compares with the Far East (31 per cent), Europe (20 per cent) and the Middle East (19 per cent). www.africanreview.com

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In 2012 the same five African countries as 2011 accounted for over a half of the region’s consumption. Between them Nigeria, South Africa, Angola, Egypt and Algeria consumed 63,000 generating sets with an aggregate output of 4,440 MWe i.e. 57 per cent of the total (Fig.6). The top 10 consuming nations, which additionally include the Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana and Libya, accounted for 72 per cent, leaving the remaining 44 countries with just 28 per cent.

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Africa continues to depend on a high level of imports to satisfy its markets, thereby reflecting the need progressively to integrate more local assembly/manufacture into the regions infrastructure. Although countries like Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt have made good progress it is disappointing that the extent of local integration has only increased marginally in the last year – from 13 to 17 per cent.

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Trade partners in power markets As in 2011 the main beneficiaries of trade with the African continent have been the United Kingdom, China and France, who between them will account for almost two thirds of all imports in 2012 – 4,100 MWe (Fig.7). If Italy, the USA and Spain are included the total increases to 78 per cent.

The United Kingdom remains the largest supplier, though its share of the market has decreased from 32 per cent in 2011 to 29 per cent this year, whereas China increased its share from 17 per cent to 22 per cent. France, Germany, Spain, USA and the Lebanon also lost market share.

In the five years since 2007 the only consistent growth for generating sets has been in the range below 75 kVA, and to a lesser extent for those above 2,000 kVA. Below 7.5 kVA demand has grown annually at a compound rate of 10 per cent, and above 2,000 kVA at 3.4 per cent. The rapidly growing demand for these units reflects the increasing needs of domestic and commercial consumers endeavouring to overcome the appalling energy poverty and poor electricity reticulation which afflicts much of Africa today.

Electricity consumption in Africa has been

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Generators growing at a rate faster than new main stream generating capacity has become available, certainly for the last 10 years, if not longer. During this period consumption has increased at the fairly consistent rate of 4.2 per cent annually, whereas installed generating capacity has only managed to grow by 2.7 per cent each year. Whilst this rate has improved in the last five years to around 3.3 per cent annually, it still cannot keep pace with demand (Fig.8). It is this inability of the state electricity companies in Africa to meet consumer demand that has created a market for diesel power generation which has grown threefold in the past decade.

With a population of over one billion people the per capita consumption of electricity in Africa is only 545 kilowatt hours annually. In the United Kingdom this would keep the average consumer on-line with electricity for around 40 days and in the United States a mere 16! Within Africa itself the Republic of South Africa has the highest per capita electricity consumption of 4,240 kWh, followed

by Egypt with 1,460 kWh. This compares with Nigeria’s 125 kWh and in the Central African Republic a per capita consumption of just 35 kilowatt hours annually!

South Africa is the world’s fifteenth largest generator of electricity and has an extensive distribution network. In the last few years, however, there have been instances of interruption to the electricity supply as demand exceeded capacity due to population growth, and the increasing demands of industry and commerce as the economy expanded. Eskom, the supplier of South African electricity has commenced a programme to construct new power stations

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and extend the national grid. These plans include spending 343-Billion Rand over five years to fund a new generation of power stations, with the first due to come on stream in 2013. Eskom has also started work on two new coal-fired power stations, and is considering bids from two overseas companies to build a new conventional nuclear power station. In the interim it has embarked on a programme to reduce demand.

WITS EIE at the ICIT Mr Wesley Doorsamy and Professor Willie Cronje, from the School of Electrical and Information Engineering at Wits University in South Africa, represented WITS at the recent IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT 2013). They presented a paper titled, ‘Multiple fault diagnosis on a synchronous 2 pole generator using shaft and flux probe signals’ , which deliberates ongoing work conducted on the development of a system that utilises shaft voltage analysis as a method of condition monitoring.

The IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT 2013), a major annual conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, was hosted at the Clock Tower Pavilion Conference Centre in Cape Town. The city’s exquisite waterfront venue was not only the attraction as the conference included 322 presentations of high quality papers over 10 technical tracks. A noticeable feature of the conference was the broad international representation.

Wesley Doorsamy at the recent ICIT 2013 conference

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By comparison, in Nigeria with its population of 166mn and a per capita power consumption of less than a fifth of the African average, leaders have tried to improve the situation but failed for a variety of reasons, and in late August 2012 the minister of power resigned. According to the government the power sector needs US$10bn of investment a year for at least a decade to bring the system up to scratch.

More recently a Canadian power company, Manitoba Hydro International has been appointed to take over operation of the government-owned power transmission company with the ultimate aim of partly privatising some of it. A new tariff system, which increases prices, also came into effect earlier in the year aimed at improving profitability. In the interim the demand for small independent power generation will remain buoyant as commerce, industry and domestic users try to overcome the regular blackouts.

In Egypt, the consumption of electricity has almost doubled since the year 2000 to 122bn kilowatt hours in 2010, the latest year

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Conventional fossil fuel thermal plants account for nearly 90 per cent of Egypt’s electricity generation, the balance coming from hydro. Over the last two decades the installed generating capacity has increased about four per cent annually, reaching 27,000 megawatts in 2010. Domestic demand is the

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most significant, accounting for almost 40 per cent of consumption, followed by the industrial sector at 32 per cent and the commercial sector eight per cent. There are plans to utilise considerable wind and solar resources in the future as well as to expand the already extensive grid.

Generation and consumption Five of Africa’s fifty four countries - South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Libya and Morocco – consume between them almost three quarters of the continents electricity generation.

Nigeria’s economic growth has averaged 7.4 per cent annually over the past decade, but in 2011 was recorded at 6.9 per cent.

Forecasts indicate that this rate is likely to be sustained throughout the period 2012/13.

However, such economic growth has neither reduced the extent of poverty in the country nor reduced the level of unemployment which stands at almost 24 per cent. Whilst inflation has consistently exceeded 10 per cent in the past it could well fall below this level in 2013.

Website offers data centre product information Cummins Power Generation Inc. maintains a website specifically focused on product and technical information to support the needs of its data centre customers. At www.cumminsdatapower.com, Cummins Power Generation emphasises improvements in products and packaging, and offers educational information and marketing in one of the biggest growth segments in the world today – backup power for data centres.

Cummins Power Generation recently released a range of data centre ratings across its high horsepower diesel generator sets, matching product ratings to actual applications – a decision th at has been received positively across the industry.

Cummins Power Generation recently offers data centre ratings “We continually hear from data center customers and from consulting engineers across its high horsepower diesel generator sets around the world that they want fast, easy access to information directly related to data center product offerings,” said Brent Ness, global data centre segment leader for Cummins Power Generation.

“Not only will this website contain product information, but it will also contain technical bulletins, white papers and other information relevant to the application, operation and maintenance of the complete backup power system in data centres.”

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In spite of the continuing dominance of the oil sector, agriculture is still the most significant element of the economy, accounting for the single largest share of GDP; but in 2011 GDP was driven mostly by the non-oil sector, particularly construction and telecommunications.

With an average per capita consumption of electricity of only 125 kilowatt hours per year it is understandable why this important oil producing country of 166mn people remains the largest generating set market in Africa. In 2012 it consumed 25,000 generating sets having an aggregate generating capacity of over 1,500 MWe valued at US$300mn, approximately two thirds of which will have been imported and one third assembled locally. This is about 100 MWe less than last year. Although a fifth of all sets have ratings below 7.5 kVA, the most popular range is between 7.5-375 kVA where unit demand is 75 per cent of the total.

Nigeria still has some way to go before

once again reaching the dizzy heights of sales in 2008 when the market consumed over 31,000 generating sets having an aggregate generating capacity of 2,380 MWe. An encouraging feature of the market is the

continuing development of local assembly, especially in the range 1-375 kVA. This will reach almost 10,000 units in 2012. As a result imports now total 15,000 annually valued at £200mn.

South Africa is likely to record GDP growth closer to 2.5 per cent this year, when compared with the 2.7 per cent initially forecast, because the productivity of the mining sector has been seriously affected by strikes, as have other sectors of the economy.

Although GDP is expected to rise to 3.6 per cent in 2013, the forecast is optimistically based upon global economic recovery, resolution of the euro crisis and of domestic structural constraints. Unlike other emerging markets, South Africa has struggled through the late 2000s recession; the recovery having been largely led by private and public consumption growth. Unemployment is still at a level of 25 per cent and recent downgrades by credit ratings agencies Moody's and Standard & Poor's have added

Fuel cells publication projects current and future research opportunities Authored by Noriko Hikosaka Behling, ‘Fuel Cells: Current Technology Challenges and Future Research Needs’ examines the history of fuel cell technology, why billions of dollars of investment has failed to produce commercially successful products, and how the complex physical and chemical processes involved can be harnessed to deliver sustainable solutions to market.

‘Fuel Cells: Current Technology Challenges and Future Research Needs’ is a one-of-akind, definitive reference source for technical students, researchers, government policymakers, and business leaders. Here, in a single volume, is a thorough review of government, corporate, and research institutions' policies and programmes

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I hope managers in the energy industry and in governments will read this book to learn how to manage fuel cell developments over the long term with enthusiasm and prompt decisions. This book is also written for young people to learn how people failed and succeeded in the fuel cell field."

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related to fuel cell development, and the effects of those programmes on the success or failure of fuel cell initiatives. The book describes specific, internal corporate

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Generators to the concerns foreign investors already had about the mining sector.

Despite this the demand for generating sets in 2012 is likely to increase. That is not unexpected, for disruptions to the economy, especially electricity shortages, invariably bring with it an increase in the demand for alternative and standby power. In 2012 the demand for diesel gensets will exceed 11,000 units with an aggregate generating capacity of 1,050 MWe valued at US$175mn, marginally more than last year. Like Nigeria, the predominance of demand is for sets with ratings below 375 kVA. The country is also a producer and exporter of generating sets and achieved a production in excess of 6,000 units below 2,000 kVA in 2012 compared with imports of 8,000 units valued at US$85mn.

Angola’s real GDP growth was estimated at 3.5 per cent in 2011, driven mainly by rising oil prices, and a non-oil sector growth of 7.7 per cent. This helped to offset the effects of production problems in the oil sector. The growth rate in recent years has been driven by high international oil prices which contribute around 85 per cent of GDP. Growth is projected to expand to 8.2 per cent in 2012 and 7.1 per cent the following year.

Angola is Africa’s second largest producer

of oil, producing over 1.9mn barrels per day.

Despite extensive oil and gas resources, diamonds, the potential for hydroelectric power generation and rich agricultural land, Angola remains poor, a third of the population dependent on subsistence agriculture. With the oil industry employing only one per cent of the labour force a quarter of the working population remain unemployed despite Angola being one of the faster growing economies in the world.

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for generating sets was growing at a rate 50 per cent higher than the previous year.

Whether or not this rate will be sustained in the second half of the year is debateable, but 17,000 generating sets were consumed in 2012 having an aggregate generating capacity of 950 MWe and a commercial value of US$180mn. This compares with a total of 13,000 units in 2011 (690 MWe). 60 per cent of all sets have ratings under 7.5 kVA and a third between 7.5-375 kVA. With a per capita electricity consumption of only 235 kWh and

The Emirates serves Africa Caterpillar Inc. employees, executives, dealers and customers, along with local community leaders, recently gathered at the opening of a new Caterpillar Middle East Parts Distribution Center (MEDC) located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone at Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The ceremony was attended by Caterpillar Group President Stu Levenick, Caterpillar Vice President and President of Caterpillar Logistics Inc. Steve Larson, Caterpillar Vice President Nigel Lewis, CEO of EZW & Jafza H.E. Mrs. Salma Ali Saif Bin Hareb and U.S. Consul General at Dubai, Mr. Rob Waller.

The facility employs 130 people and will further strengthen aftermarket parts support in the East Africa and Middle East region.

It will also host regional offices for other Caterpillar service groups.

The MEDC joins new, recently opened, distribution centres in the USA as part of the multiyear MCPN programme. It is the first facility

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Her Excellency Mrs Salma Ali Saif Bin Hareb, chief executive officer of Economic Zones World and Jafza, cutting the ribbon with Stu Levenick, group president at Caterpillar Inc, at the new Dubai distribution centre for customer and dealer support

outside America to implement standardized SPM processes and the first worldwide to implement new CRM functionality supporting commercial, financial and customs processes.

"The expansion of the Cat Parts distribution network is another way Caterpillar is delivering on our commitment to providing unmatched parts availability to customers and dealers around the world," said Stu Levenick, Caterpillar group president for customer and dealer support."

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forecast GDP growth in excess of seven per cent in 2013, the generating set market is set for continued growth, which during the past five years has averaged seven per cent annually.

In Egypt, the uprising initially created the opportunity for some long-term political and economic change, but this appears to have stalled with the more recent events concerning the controversial Constitutional Declaration. Foreign currency reserves remain low and the impact on the government has limited their ability to deliver change. Egypt’s problems additionally include a large budget gap and high unemployment which have necessitated the government’s request for a substantial IMF loan. Economic growth, which was recovering after the global financial crisis of 2008, fell from 5.1 per cent during fiscal year 2009/10 to an estimated 1.8 per cent in 2010/11 and is projected to be only 0.8 per cent in 2012, but hopefully recovering again in 2013 to 2.8 per cent.

The consumption of diesel generating sets has steadily diminished over the past three years; from 6,000 in 2009 to 4,900 in 2011 and this year is unlikely to exceed 3,375 units.

The demand for larger generating plant above 750 kVA has fallen from 500 to 120 units over the past three years. Whilst there has been some growth in the range from 75375 kVA in 2012 the market has declined at an average rate of 2.5 per cent annually since 2007 and demand in 2012, valued at US$75mn, is back to the level of 2006.

Africa’s fifth largest generating set market, Algeria is forecast to grow by 3.1 per cent this year and 4.2 per cent next.

However, the IMF recently forecast that GDP growth is more likely to be 2.5 and 3.4 per cent respectively. Domestic demand, public spending and revenues from the oil and gas sector continue to drive the economy. The revenues from oil and gas alone presently account for over 95 per cent of the country’s exports highlighting the need for further diversification. Algeria presently trades most extensively with France and Italy in terms of both its imports and exports.

Demand and supply A total of 6,100 generating sets were

consumed in 2012. Although almost 1,000 more than 2011 the demand for larger units above 750 KVA has been diminishing. In the five years since 2007 the market has declined on average by 3.4 per cent annually and is today valued at US$80mn.

Most of the markets needs are met by imports.

Given the paucity of electricity supply throughout much of the African continent, where over 40 per cent of the population still has no access to electricity, it is concerning that Africa remains a relatively small market for generating sets when compared with the markets of the Far East, Middle East, Europe and the Americas. From data presently available the global market this year is likely to consume a total of one

Driving the African energy agenda forward The 16th annual Power & Electricity World Africa is Africa's largest and most holistic power and energy business event: an exhibition, series of seminars, and strategic conference.

Attracting over 4,500 attendees year-on-year, this is a premier event for stakeholders and decision makers from utilities, power producers, distributors and government.

At the conference The four day senior level conference will begin with a Day One plenary - followed by

An excellent networking opportunity for both power producers and power service providers.”

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five industry tracks on Day Two. Thus, the first two days tackle all projects and energy challenges facing the region. The opening plenary day will focus on everything power related, giving delegates insight on where the industry stands at the moment, where existing and new projects are going, as well as big opportunities on the horizon. Two workshop days will focus specifically on virtual power stations and nuclear power.

Look out for Ms. Elizabeth Dipuo Peters, Minister at the Department of Energy of South Africa, and Honourable Alemayehu Tegenu, Minister at the Ethiopian Ministry of Mines and Energy, who will be presenting at the conference on 9 April 2013, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannebsurg.

They will discuss driving the African energy agenda forward and also address identifying high performance energy investments in East Africa respectively. What’s new for 2013? Nofail networking from beginning to end- with

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- Riaan Smit, Chief Engineer, Eskom

our new event app and portal you can plan your conference and seminar sessions, identify exhibitors you want to see and network with other attendees and delegates.

At the exhibition Alongside the conference will be a twoday exhibition across three halls - called Clean Technology, Power Generation, and Sustain & Build Africa. These two days will be packed with over 150+ educational sessions and over 250 exhibitors showcasing world class solutions. www.terrapinn.com/powerafrica

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Generators and a quarter million diesel generating sets having an aggregate generating capacity of 85,450 MWe i.e. 1.7 per cent more than in 2011, with a value of US$16bn (Fig.9).

Although the market is at its highest level ever the growth rate has slowed considerably in the past five years, particularly since the peak in 2008 (Fig.10).

During this period it has expanded at a compound annual rate of 1.7 per cent, considerably less than the last 10 years when it averaged 7.5 per cent annually due to exceptional growth between 2000 and 2008.

In the past five years only the markets of the Middle East, Far East and South America have shown real growth; the Middle East by 3.2 per cent, the Far East by nine per cent and South America 11 per cent. The same cannot be said of the North American and European markets over the same timescale which have contracted at an annual rate of 4.4 and 3.9 per cent respectively.

In 2012 import-export trade fell to a level of 580,000 units i.e. some 50,000 MWe with a value of just under nine billion dollars, accounting for almost 60 percent of consumption. The main participants in this

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trade have been the United Kingdom (25 per cent), China (21 per cent) and the USA (15 per cent). Whilst the UK and the USA will have retained their market shares in 2012, China’s share of the market will have increased by three percentage points at the expense of other exporting nations (Fig.12).

2013 is most likely to see modest growth in both the consumption and export of generating plant. ■ Gerald Parkinson Acknowledgements: Data for this article is provided from GENSTAT, a definitive database analysing the worldwide market for generating sets in over 200 countries.

For more information contact George Williamson at Parkinson Associates Tel. 01452 534 388 or e-mail enquiries@parkinsonassociates.com

Samsung’s solar-powered health centre model to bring quality rural healthcare At the 2013 Samsung Africa Forum, recently held in Cape Town, South Africa, Samsung Electronics Africa launched its Solar Powered Health Centre model, marking the start of a large-scale medical initiative on the continent, designed to reach as many people as possible, as regularly as possible.

Mounted on a truck and manned by qualified medical professionals, the centres will move from one area to the next providing a range of eye, ear, blood and dental medical services to the public.

“There is still much to be done in South Africa to educate people about the importance of basic preventative medical screening and treatment. What many see as minor health issues will not only get worse over time, but will affect other aspects of quality of life. The child that cannot see

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properly cannot learn properly” says Dr Mandlalele Mhinga, medical expert, and Trustee and active member of the Nelson Mandel Children’s Hospital. “Mobile solutions help address this issue by making medical services accessible to more people in rural areas, and educating them about health care at the same time.”

Samsung has set itself a goal to reach one million people through its Solar Powered Health Centres by 2015 - as part of its broader CSR goal to positively impact the lives of five million people in Africa by 2015.

According to the World Bank, more than 60 per cent of people in Sub-Saharan Africa live in rural areas, and often lack the time and resources to reach clinics for proactive medical care - particularly, if they are ill and unable to make long journeys. In SA, only 20

per cent of the population is served by private medical schemes, with the public health sector struggling to cater to the remaining 80 per cent of the population.

Samsung places a large focus will be placed on screening people to establish conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, tooth decay and cataracts. The centres will also focus on educating communities about health issues and encouraging people to take tests as preventative measure. Medical products will be provided by Samsung’s partners on this project, including the Department of Health and pharmaceutical companies. Other partners will include medical universities, and organisations that are involved in health care like World Vision, and Doctors without Borders.

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t bauma 2013, taking place in Munich, in Germany, Doosan Portable Power is showing the new 21/220 and 25/280 large Stage IIIB portable compressors and new G80-IIIA (80 kVA prime power) and G100-IIIA (100 kVA prime power) generators for the first time.

Large portable compressors such as the new 21/220 and 25/280 models are used to provide compressed air for a wide range of drilling and boring machines for quarrying, mining, site investigation, geothermal, mineral exploration, water well construction and shallow oil and gas projects, together with truck-mounted applications for quarry and water well drilling. They also cover other specialist applications such as abrasive blasting, spray painting and standby and temporary compressed air for industry.

The 25/280 compressor has a free air delivery of 28.3 m³/min at a rated operating pressure of 25.1 bar. It is powered by the CAT C-13 diesel engine using cooled EGR with the Cat Clean Emission after-treatment system to meet the Stage IIIB regulations. The CAT C-13 engine provides 354 kW (475 HP) of power at 1800 RPM. Dual pressure regulation is a standard feature of the new 25/280 compressor, allowing it to supply compressed air at operating pressures of either 25.1 or 17.2 bar. Dual pressure regulation expands the scope of applications for the 25/280 compressor. www.doosanportablepower.com

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A sub-Saharan supplier of diesel engines and diesel and gas energy systems, MTU South Africa (MTU SA) has been celebrating the delivery of the 1,500th engine to DCD Protected Mobility, a division of DCD (Pty) Ltd, for project Husky.

The locally-produced Husky is DCD Protected Mobility’s flagship product and has proven itself in combat and conflict situations around the world since the early 1980s. Originally developed to South African specifications, the Husky is now being used successfully by a number of countries - including Canada, the USA, Britain, France, Australia, Angola, Kenya, Uganda and Spain.

The compact MTU 6R106TD20 engine was selected for the Husky due to its force of 150kW at 2200 U/min - a requirement for this 4x4 vehicle. With this powerful engine under its hood, the Husky manages difficult off-road terrain as well as steep hills with ease.

The MD of MTU SA, Mr Alan Rees, said, “We at MTU SA are proud of our partnership with DCD Protected Mobility and look forward to growing our businesses together with future projects.

The Husky project is a great success story for our land defence industry, and we would like to once again congratulate DCD Protected Mobility.”

Generators for electric pokers Atlas Copco - an industrial group involved in markets for compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems - is introducing a new range of fueldriven generators for electric pokers at Bauma 2013. The generators come in both petrol and diesel versions and in four different sizes, from 25 to 67 Amps output.

The general aim is any application that requires the high centrifugal force of the electric pokers. These new generators are particularly advantageous on job sites with no or limited access to electricity. The engine driven generators can supply several pokers with power simultaneously and come with two, three or four outlets.

A robust construction featuring side panels for concrete splash protection prolong lifetime.

To protect further the unit a voltmeter that controls the generator’s working condition comes as standard on all models. On the control box a kill-switch is mounted to facilitate engine shut down.

The petrol versions, designated CFG25 and CFG67 are driven by Honda engines, with 4.8

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Atlas Copco is introducing fuel-driven generators for electric pokers at bauma 2013

hp resp 8.4 hp at 3000 r/min. CFD33 and CFD67 diesel versions feature Lombardini engines, with 4,8 respectively 7.5 hp.

Accessories like wheel kits (available for CFG25 and CFD33) improve mobility and the extension cords of 5 to 20 m increase the reach of the pokers.

The generators are designed for concrete specialists and rental companies. www.atlascopco.com www.africanreview.com

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Power A new engine family from Hatz Diesel

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New H-series at the emissions test bench

otorenfabrik Hatz is presenting a variety of new products at this year's bauma in Munich, Germany. Most importantly, there will be the world premiere of a new generation of water-cooled engines, which is characterised by its compact design. Furthermore, there is a production-ready model of the revised L-series, which is equipped with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and diesel particulate filter (DPF) in order to comply with the emission standards EU Stage IIIB and EPA Tier IV final. At the show, too, is the company’s business field 'Hatz Systems, which develops and sells entire systems based on the Hatz diesel engines, shows the series production Intelligent Power Pack (iPP).

New H-series at the emissions test bench

www.hatz-diesel.com 4L43C plexiglas show model with EGR and DPF

Hatz iPP - PMG with inverter technology New H-series at the emissions test bench

Separable DPF for L- and M-series engines

WHEN YOUR MISSION IS MAKING MEDICINES THAT SAVE LIVES, FAILURE’S NOT AN OPTION. ESPECIALLY POWER FAILURE. Tests are performed, results compiled and production lines roll.

Every day, a leading U.S. pharmaceuticals innovator makes the products that treat serious and life-threatening medical conditions.

Loss of power for even a short time could cost a production run … and hope for those who need help now. For the health of this company and its customers, KOHLER backup power solutions are the best medicine. With KOHLER, the power stays on because the people behind the products are on. Always.

You can’t make breakthroughs in medicine if you’ve got breakdowns in power. Which is why so many people trust KOHLER to come through. Without fail.

Tony Arroyo of Kohler prescribed two 2,000 kW KOHLER® generators and KOHLER switchgear to protect the productivity of a major pharmaceuticals maker.

GENERATORS | TRANSFER SWITCHES | SWITCHGEAR | PACKAGING Call us at +33 149178300, e-mail powersystems.emea@kohler.com, or check out KohlerPower.com KOHLER®, ON™ and the color green are trademarks of Kohler Co.

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Power Broadcrown’s high profile African power projects Independent power systems group Broadcrown has been providing engineering and construction equipment and services for highly specified power plants for decades. Broadcrown co-founder and managing director David Borgman says, “Our commitment to providing the best engineering expertise and delivering to the highest possible standard where- ever in the world is constantly being endorsed through the many high-profile contracts we have secured, the awards won and particularly the growing base of repeat clients.

“Africa in particular has been very good to us. In 2002 we opened an office in Lagos, today we have offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Tripoli and are in the process of opening in Namibia.”

Broadcrown has been involved in many high profile developments in Africa - including: the Mahajanga power station in Madagascar; the Morupule Power Station in Palapye, Botswana; and the Lesotho Renewable Energy Project.

Broadcrown also designs and manufactures standard and bespoke power generators up to +30MVA for a diverse range of industrial applications.

In the past two years, the company has provided Nigerian based telecoms operator Globacom with over 3000 10kVA and 16kVA generators powering

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both new and existing mobile telephone mast sites.

The company’s standard range includes: marine, rental, gas and cogeneration (combined heat and power) 50Hz and 60Hz diesel generators. Its bespoke power systems include oil and gas industry applications, and gas turbine and medium-speed generators. www.broadcrown.com/renewable_energy.php

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BUYERS’ GUIDE

Genset Buyers’ Guide Section One: Supplier Listings / Section Two: Agents in Africa Please mention African Review when contacting your supplier

Section One: Supplier Listings A.E.Z. S.r.l.

Via Chiesaccia, 13 Calcara di Crespellano 40056 Italy Tel: +39 051 739099 Fax: +39 051 739094 Web: www.aezitaly.com E-mail: info@aezitaly.com Control Units for Generating sets, Automatic battery chargers, Engine protections, Automatic and manual Panels, Test system for Generating sets, Resistive loads, Software type SCADA for power stations, distribution panels for power centre, automatic and manual panels for generating sets, parallel panels to the mains, parallel panels between groups, biogas.

ABZ-AggregateBau GmbH Co. KG Gutenbergstrasse 11 Henstedt-Ulzburg 24558 Germany Tel: +49 4193 90360 Fax: +49 4193 93473 Web: www.abz-power.com E-mail: info@abz-power.com ABZ manufactures, installs and services custom-built diesel gensets of 50 kVA to 5000 kVA capacity for continuous, stand by or peak load operation for all possible applications as stationary, mobile, containerized or canopied units. A wide range of control systems and switchboards for all kinds of operations is available.

Advanced Diesel Engineering Ltd. 14 Langthwaite Business Park South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3AP United Kingdom Tel: +44 1977 658100 Fax: +44 1977 608111 Web: www.adeltd.co.uk E-mail: enquiries@ adeltd.co.uk For nearly 20 years Advanced Diesel Engineering has supplied diesel generators for www.africanreview.com

standby operation, emergency backup power and primary power operation. We hold a large stock of diesel generators from 11 to 3300kVA, specialising in the acoustic treatment, containerisation and climate control of medium to high power generator systems.

AKSA Power Generation FZE(AKSA Africa Headquarters) PO Box 18167 Plot No. S20128, South Zone Jebel Ali Dubai UAE Tel: +971 4 8809140 Fax: +971 4 8809141 Web: www.aksa.ae Email: salesa@aksa.ae

Aggreko International PO Box 17576 Jebel Ali Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 8086200/6666 Fax: +971 4 8835404/4145 Web: www.aggreko.com E-mail: enquiries@ aggreko.com Aggreko International Power Projects provides complete power packages including design, installation, operation and maintenance. Aggreko can offer rental of multimegawatt power packages from 30kVA to 200MW and over. Also HV/LV transformers, resistive/reactive load banks, switchgear, cable and ancillary products and services.

Engine type: Cummins suitable for 50Hz or 60Hz operations

Agents: Nigeria - Aggreko Projects Limited South Africa - Aggreko Energy Rental SA (Pty) Ltd.

AKSA Jenerator San. AS Evren Mah. Cami Yolu Cad. No:5 Gunesli, Istanbul 34212 Turkey Tel: +90 212 4786666 Fax: +90 212 6309480 Web: www.aksa.com.tr E-mail: export@aksa.com.tr For over 30 years AKSA Power Generation has manufactured generator sets from 1 kVA upto 2500 kVA, supplied comprehensive spare parts, rental solutions and customer focused after sales services all around the world.

For sourcing in Africa, please contact:

Ascot International Zona Industriale Terza Strada Gela 93012 Italy Tel: +39 0933 901192 Fax: +39 0933 917682 Web: www.ascot-italia.it E-mail: sales@ ascotinternational.it Diesel Generating Sets: ■ Small range of diesel generating sets: single or dual use generating sets from 10 to 100kVA. ■ Medium range of diesel generating sets: single use generating sets from 100 to 500kVA. ■ Small range of diesel generating sets: single or parallel generating sets from 500 to 1500kVA. ■ Modular Power Plan from 1 to 2MVA.

Atlas Copco Ghana Ltd. Atlas Copco House PO Box 10071 No. 186/2 Accra Ghana Tel: +233 21 774512/773484 Fax: +233 21 7716147 Web: www.atlascopco.com Atlas Copco Ghana's core business is to provide sales and aftermarket services of its product range which includes; mining equipment, surface drilling rigs, water exploration/diamond drilling rigs, water-well rigs, rock drilling consumables, total compressor systems, generators, construction tools and road construction tools and equipment to customers and end-users in Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Balton CP Ltd. CP House Otterspool Way Watford WD25 8HG United Kingdom Tel: +44 1923 228999 Fax: +44 1923 222929 Web: www.baltoncp.com E-mail: tk@baltoncp.com Balton CP Ltd. Group, through its local subsidiaries in SubSaharan Africa, supply, install and maintain a comprehensive range of power generators from 5kVA to 2000 kVA with Perkins, Yanmar and Engines. Also included in our range are UPS/Voltage regulators and fuel cell technology based “Power Cube (TM)” power generation units for the telecom industry.

Agents: Ghana - Dizengoff Ghana Ltd. (Accra) Kenya - Amiran Communications Ltd. Rwanda - Balton Rwanda SARL Tanzania - Balton Tanzania Ltd. Uganda - Balton (U) Ltd. Zambia - Amiran Ltd.

Bredenoord Trading Company PO Box 20122 Apeldoorn 7302 The Netherlands Tel: +31 55 3018501 Fax: +31 55 3018500 Web: www.bredenoord.com E-mail: trading@ bredenoord.com Bredenoord Trading is one of Bredenoord’s operating companies. It specialises in the purchase and sale of used gen-sets and mainly Deutz engines. We also supply new engines. Following a thorough check and any maintenance and/or repair work needed, the gen-sets and engines are then sold and delivered throughout the world.

Moreover, all used machines can be modified to your preferences and meet the strict Bredenoord quality

standards. We will be happy to provide you with comprehensive information and specific advice.

Briggs & Stratton AG

Africa/Middle East Regional Offices PO Box 54494 No 416, 3rd Wing Dubai Airport Free Zone United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 2994944 Fax: +971 4 2994614 Web: www.briggsandstratton.com

Agents: Botswana - The Equipment Centre Egypt - General International Ethiopia - Hagbes Private Limited Company Gambia - Gambia Horticulture Enterprises Ghana - Agria Machinery Services Ghana - Altraco Ltd. Kenya - Car and General (Kenya) Ltd. Malawi - New City Centre Malawi - Toppers Hardware & Electrical Supplies Morocco - Le Monde du Jardin Mozambique - ABC Trading Lda Total Namibia - Cymot (Pty) Ltd. Nigeria - Chehab Nigeria Limited Nigeria - Chizen Machine Tools Nigeria - Hortico Works Nig. Ltd. Senegal - Matforce Tanzania - Car & General Trading Ltd. Tanzania - Intermech Engineering Limited Uganda - Car & General (Uganda) Ltd. Zambia - Sawpower Co. Ltd. Zimbabwe - Sawpower Blades

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Broadcrown Ltd.

Airfield Industrial Estate Hixon, Stafford, ST18 0PF United Kingdom Tel: +44 1889 272200 Fax: +44 1889 270971 Web: www.broadcrown.com E-mail: info@ broadcrown.co.uk A comprehensive range of diesel and gas generator sets from 6kVA to 3350kVA, plus complete power generation systems up to 30MVA. Speeds from 750rpm to 1800rpm using a wide range of top quality prime movers and alternators.

Agents: Algeria - SARL SIE Angola - Socinter Cote D’Ivoire - Prestige Auto Ghana - B & D Consultancy Co. Ltd. Ghana - Power Logistics Co. Ltd. Kenya - Holman Brothers (EA) Limited Madagascar - S.R.C.D. Morocco - MTPM Equipement Mozambique - Macquip Lda. Nigeria - Broadcrown (West Africa) Ltd. Sierra Leone - CEMMATS Group South Africa - Broadcrown SA (Pty) Limited Sudan - Ibrahim Abu Hassanein & Co. Uganda - Terrain Plant Limited Zambia - Concept Globe Limited Zimbabwe - Desthold Pvt. Ltd.

Bruno S.r.l.

S.S. 91 km 0,600 Grottaminarda (Avellino) 83035, Italy Tel: +39 0825 421005 Fax: +39 0825 445130 Web: www.brunogenerators.it E-mail: export@ brunogenerators.it ■ Generating sets fromp to 2000kVA, powered by engines and alternators of the most prestigious brands: Perkins, Cummins, John Deere, Volvo, Honda, Lombardini, Iveco, Mitsubishi, Leroy Somer, Mecc Alte and other brands.

■ Lighting towers with vertical hydraulic deployment.

C. Woermann GmbH & Co. KG Afrikahaus Grosse Reichenstrasse 27 Hamburg, 20457 Germany Tel: +49 40 3281110 Fax: +49 40 32811122 Web: www.cwoermann.com E-mail: info@ c-woermann.de

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Technical supplier for Industrial Machinery, Workshop Equipment and Services, Handling Equipment, Construction Machines and Agricultural Equipment, Forestry Equipment, Forklift Trucks, Generators, Pumps, Tractors, Spare Parts.

Agents: Angola - C. Woermann Angola Lda. Ghana - C. Woermann (Accra) Limited Ghana - C. Woermann (Kumasi) Limited Nigeria - C. Woermann (Nigeria) Limited

Caterpillar SARL 76 Route de Frontenex PO Box 6000, Geneva 6 1211, Switzerland Tel: +41 22 8494444 Fax: +41 22 8494984 Web: www.cat.com Caterpillar® offers a complete line of generator sets, containerised power modules, gas fuelled generator sets for cogeneration, rental units, used equipment and UPS. Cat® gas fuelled generator sets, ranging from 10 to 5,900 ekW, utilise natural gas, landfill gas, biogas, associated gas and other speciality gases. Cat diesel generator sets range from 10 to 13,970 ekW. Diesel engines with ACERT® Technology are capable of meeting a wide array of current emission standards. The Cat dealer network provides unmatched service and parts support, service agreements and technical training. Financial and insurance products are also available.

For additional information, visit www.catelectricpowerinfo. com/pr

Ciber Equipamentos Rodoviários Ltda.

Rua Senhor do Bom Fim 177 Porto Alegre/RS, 91140-380 Brazil Tel: +55 51 33649200 Fax: +55 51 33649228 Web: www.ciber.com.br E-mail: ciber@ciber.com.br Ciber is a company in the road building equipment industry; a member of the Wirtgen Group, that also comprises the brands Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm and Kleemann. Ciber offers a complete line of equipment for carrying out all the highway building process.

To Africa, our company manufactures and sells Asphalt Plants.

Agents: South Africa - Wirtgen South Africa

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Clarke Energy

Power House Senator Point South Boundary Road Knowsley Industrial Park Liverpool L33 7RR England United Kingdom Tel: +44 151 5464446 Fax: +44 151 5464447 Web: www.clarke-energy.com E-mail: uk@ clarke-energy.com Clarke energy is a provider of gas fuelled captive power plants. These faciities use gas engines to provide stable base load power.

Clarke energy is an authorised distributor and service provider for GE power & water's Jenbacher gas engine.

COELMO spa

Agglomerato Industriale ASI Acerra (NA) 80011 Italy Tel: +39 081 8039731 Fax: +39 081 8039724 Web: www.coelmo.it E-mail: sales@coelmo.it Coelmo is one of the oldest European manufacturers of industrial and marine generators from 3kVA up to 3000kVA. Based in Italy, with a large stock of Generating Sets available to be shipped overnight to any destination in the world. Company profile, products and models are available online at www.coelmo.it

Control and Power Systems Ltd. 3D Burniston Industrial Estate Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0HG United Kingdom Tel: +44 1723 871112 Fax: +44 1723 870625 Web: www.controlandpower.co.uk E-mail: sales@ controlandpower.co.uk Manufacturer of Power Generation Control Protection Panels and L.V. Switchboards.

We can offer standard or bespoke solutions utilising the latest proprietary brand controllers or one off solutions using PLC Controls.

Established in 1994 our experienced engineering team have a wealth of knowledge to provide solutions to meet most requirements.

CRE Technology Allée Victor Naudin Zone des Templiers Sophia-Antipolis Biot 06410 France Tel: +33 492 388682 Fax: +33 492 388683 Web: www.cretechnology.com E-mail: info@ cretechnology.com Thanks to a 30 year experience in the paralleling system and energy control, CRE Technology worldwide distributor network provides high technical service to industrial, marine and offshore genset packagers, switchgear manufacturers, hydraulic integrators and engineering companies. Our range of products has grown in order to provide an answer to all market requirements: engine and genset control, generating sets and mains paralleling units, accessories and dedicated softwares. CRE Technology is world renowned for its “all-in-one” products designed to cover the maximum of functions and the most various applications possible. Our products are well known for their technical excellence and their specificities provide convincing sales arguments.

more than 60 countries. All products are designed for optimum performance, durability and longevity and manufactured to achieve the highest possible industry accreditations for quality and consistency.

Cummins Power Generation Building 8 Hardwdene Office Park Western Service Road Woodmead South Africa Tel: +27 11 5898400 Fax: +27 11 5898468 Web: www.cumminspower.com E-mail: cpg.uk@ cummins.com With over 90 years of experience, expertise and a global network of distributors in 190 countries, Cummins Power Generation Designs, Manufactures and Supplies competitively priced, Onesource, fully integrated Power Systems - Generator Sets from 8kVA to 3,300 kVA, Transfer Switches, Paralleling Equipment and Controls, Local Distributors throughout Africa ensure access to reliable service, Engineering Expertise and Parts support.

Dale Power Solutions Ltd.

Agents: Cote D’Ivoire - General Regulation Kenya - PCTL Automation Ltd. Mali - Matforce Mali Senegal - MATFORCE

Cummins Generator Technologies Ltd. Barnack Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2NB United Kingdom Tel: +44 1780 484000 Fax: +44 1780 484100 Web: www.cumminsgenerator technologies.com E-mail: george.swindale@ cummins.com Cummins Generator Technologies manufactures the world’s broadest range of AC generators from 0.5 kVA to over 20,000 kVA. With over 100 years experience, a history of continual growth and innovation over this period has created a strong global company employing over 3,700 people across 27 locations in 15 countries worldwide. Supporting an extensive portfolio of products and services to OEMs, utility and end user customers they have established a sales and services network spanning

Salter Road Eastfield Industrial Estate Scarborough YO11 3DU United Kingdom Tel: +44 1723 583511 Fax: +44 1723 581231 Web: www.dalepower solutions.com E-mail: generators@ dalepowersolutions.com Range up to 3000kVA The worldwide brand Dale Power Solutions has supplied Generators, the Secure Range, Gas Turbine Package Refurbishment and Turnkey Projects throughout Africa for more than 40 years For brochures, more details or information about your local Agent/Distributor please contact generators@dalepower solutions.com www.dalepowersolutions.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Deutz Dieselpower No. 5 Tunney Road Elandsfontein, Private Bag 10 Johannesburg South Africa Tel: +27 11 9230600 Fax: +27 11 9230611 Web: www.deutz.co.za E-mail: jaco@deutz.co.za DEUTZ DIESELPOWER , are the sole distributor of all DEUTZ products and services in South Africa and in certain key Anglophone African countries.

DEUTZ DIESELPOWER further offers a comprehensive package of services, covering high-quality, genuine placement parts, new and exchange engines, gensets and genset engines, field service, workshops, technical product training and technical consulting, all on a 24/7/365 basis. We furthermore have an extensive Anglophone dealer network- for more info please visit www.deutz.co.za

DiPerk Power Solutions Kingsbridge Centre Sturrock Way, Peterborough PE3 8TZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 1733 334500 Fax: +44 1733 334553 Web: www.diperk.co.uk

Dresser-Rand

Barrio de Oikia 44 Zumaia, Gipuzkoa 20759, Spain Tel: +34 94 3865200 Fax: +34 94 3865210 Web: www.guascorpower.com E-mail: ezabaleta@ dresser-rand.com Dresser-Rand Guascor is the company that customer focus can offer the most reliable Energy Solutions with more than 45 years of experience as engine, genset, generation plants manufacturer for all type of applications. Being the factor of the bioenergy with the energy effiiency the most outstanding ones. Offering service in more than 40 countries

Elcos S.r.l. offer solutions from a range of gensets from 1 to 3000kVA, including controls, switchgear and transfer switches for complete energy management applications. All gensets are compliant with all relevant European standards and normatives. Elcos S.r.l. can fulfil all requirements for oil and gas, telecommunications, industry, civil and military installations.

Elgris Power Langerweher Str 10 Inden, 52459 Germany Tel: +49 1744 710535 Web: www.elgrispower.com E-mail: info@ elgrispower.com Elgris is a company specializing in hybrid power generators with a direct interface for solar power. We have a special focus on Telecom applications and Large Scale power generating for villages.

Energy Warehouse Africa CC. Unit 46, N12 Industrial Park c/o Doctor Vosloo & Likkewaan Roads, Bartlett Borkburg, Gauteng South Africa Tel: +27 11 9187000 Fax: +27 11 9187002 Web: www.energywa.co.za E-mail: deon@ energywa.co.za Energy Warehouse Africa is “Your 1-stop Generator Shop”, providing energy for Africa.

EWA specialises in building superb quality generators from 15 to 500 kVA, open or closed. Sound attenuated enclosures carry a 5 year warantee against rust with 65dBA noise level at 7m. We use Lovol & Volvo engines for our generators or what our customers require. EWA also supplies the market with LOVOL Engines, Sincro alternators, DMECO sound attenuated enclosures, Tecno Elettra AMF/Manual Panels & Control Boards, as well as vertical mechanical guages (with low fuel alarm) and Universal AVRs for most makes of alternators.

Agents: Egypt - Proserve Mozambique - Tecnel Service Lda. South Africa - Zest Energy (Pty) Tunisia - SIGMA Industrie

Elcos S.r.l.

S.S. 234 km 58.250 Grumello Cremonese (CR) 26026, Italy Tel: +39 0372 72330 Fax: +39 0372 7233220 Web: www.elcos.net E-mail: info@elcos.net

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Enrogen Ltd. Electricity Building Blenheim Road Pocklington Ind Est, York YO42 1NR United Kingdom Tel: +44 1759 307070 Fax: +44 1759 305070 Web: www.enrogen.com E-mail: mail@enrogen.com Enrogen supply, install and maintain diesel generating sets from 10 kVA to 2500 kVA. All Generating sets are of

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United Kingdom origin, powered by Perkins, Sisu, Scania and Mitsubishi Engines at 1500 rpm. We can also assist with spare parts, switchgear and distribution panels.

Standard changeovers range from 63A to 4000A.

Eurosystems S.p.A. Divisione Filippini Gruppi Elettrogeni Via Pasubio 18/20/22 Boretto (RE), 42022 Italy Tel: +39 0522 688141 Fax: +39 0522 683992 Web: www.filippini.org E-mail: fernanda.antunes@ filippini.org A complete range of generating sets from 2 to 2000 kVA, 3000 and 1500 rpm offered in standard and special option: -Open frame Soundroofed -Manual panels -Automatic panels -Tower lights. Only brand engines are used such as Deutz, Perkins, Cummins, Iveco and Lombardini.

Agents: Morocco - Batifix SARL Nigeria - Caltec Ltd. Tunisia - TGE Groupes Electrogenes

FG Wilson (Engineering) Ltd.

1 Millennium Way Belfast BT12 7AL United Kingdom Tel: +44 28 90495000 Fax: +44 28 28261111 Web: www.FGWilson.com E-mail: sales@fgwilson.com FG Wilson has over 45 years of experience in the supply of diesel and gas powered generator sets. With more than 370 Authorised Dealers operating in over 150 countries, our global experience and engineering expertise, ensures we are best placed to deliver the most cost effective and technically advanced power generation systems around the world.

Our standard product range from 5.5 to 2,500 kVA, includes open and enclosed generator sets for standby domestic use, right up to power modules with the ability to operate as complete power stations. Our generator sets are used for a wide range of industries including telecommunications, retail, healthcare, events, construction and emergency aid relief, etc.

Please visit www.FGWilson.com for details of your local FG Wilson Dealer.

Forest City Export Services Ltd. Bowden Hall, Bowden Lane Marple Cheshire, England SK6 6NE United Kingdom Tel: +44 161 4490660/07 Fax: +44 161 4490880 Web: www.forestgenerators.com E-mail: forestcity@ compuserve.com Suppliers of Deisel Generator Sets from 7.5 kVA to 3045 kVA, powered by Perkins, Volvo, MTU and Deutz Engines coupled to Stamford or MeccAlte Alternators. Soundproof Canopy Options. Various control systems and complete range of spare parts.

Please contact Forest City for details of your nearest agent.

FPT Industrial S.p.A. Via Puglia 15, Torino 10156, Italy Tel: +39 011 0072111 Fax: +39 011 0074555 Web: www.fptindustrial.com E-mail: sales1@ fptindustrial.com FPT Industrial is a company of FIAT Industrial dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and off-road vehicle, marine and power generation applications. The company employs approx. 8,000 persons worldwide, in 9 plants and 5 R&D Centres. The FPT Industrial’s sales network consists of 100 dealers and over 1,300 service centres in about 100 countries. A wide range of products (5 engine ranges from 37 up to 640 kW, and transmissions with maximum torque from 300 up to 500 Nm) and a close focus on R&D activities, make FPT Industrial a world leader in industrial powertrains.

Agents: Angola - Unicar Congo DR - Prodimpex SARL Egypt - Abou Youssef Madagascar - Autodiffusion Morocco - Sehi South Africa - Agrinet Ltd. South Africa - Peninsula Power Products Tanzania - Incar Tanzania Ltd. Tunisia - Le Moteur Diesel

GE Energy Jenbacher Gas Engines Achenseestrasse 1-3 Jenbach, 6200, Austria Tel: +43 5244 6000 Fax: +43 5244 600527 Web: www.gejenbacher.com E-mail: jenbacher.info@ ge.com GE’s Jenbacher gas engine division is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of gas

fuelled reciprocating engines, packaged generator sets and cogeneration units for power generation. It is one of the only companies in the world focusing exclusively on gas engine technology.

GE’s Jenbacher gas engines range in power from 0.25 to 4 MW and run on either natural gas or a variety of other gases (e.g. biogas, landfill gas, coal mine gas, sewage gas, combustible industrial waste gases).

A broad range of commercial, industrial and municipal customers use Jenbacher products for on-site generation of power, heat and cooling. Patented combustion systems, engine controls, and monitoring enable its power generation plants to meet stringent emission standards while offering high levels of efficiency, durability and reliability.

Agents: South Africa - Agaricus Trading

Genmac S.r.l.

Via Don Minzoni 13 Gualtieri (RE), 42044 Italy Tel: +39 0522 222311 Fax: +39 0522829218 Web: www.genmac.it E-mail: info@genmac.it GENMAC manufactures generators since 1983 - 100% Made in Italy.

GENMAC offers: a complete range of generators and accessories from 2kW up to 2000kVA, open and super silent, in parallel, ATS for single genset or Dual, Remote Control, Trailers and Trolley, Spare parts, Fuel tanks, Technical Documentation.

All the power solution you need, GENMAC can make it!

Ghaddar Machinery Co. PO Box 110 Ghazieh Ghazieh, Sidon, Lebanon Tel: +961 7 220000 Fax: +961 7 221754/223322 Web: www.ghaddar.com E-mail: info@ghaddar.com Ghaddar Machinery Co. specializes in Electrical Generating Sets and Power Solutions. It holds the distribution for Perkins Engines- UK and Leroy Somer Alternators - EU. The Company offers: ■ Electrical generating sets with low & medium voltage.

■ Power control solutions and all ranges of sound and weather proofs.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Gorman Rupp International Co.

600 S. Airport Road Mansfield Ohio 44903, USA Tel: +1 419 7551011 Fax: +1 419 7551266 Web: www.grpumps.com E-mail: intsales@ gormanrupp.com Gorman-Rupp International Company Distributes GormanRupp products worldwide for the Municipal, Sewage, Fresh Water, Industrial, Fire Protection, Contruction and Fuel Handling markets. We have one of the largest selections of pumps in the world with over 2500 pump models, including Self-Priming Centrifugal, Standard Centrifugal,Submersible and Rotary Gear.

Grupos Electrogenos Europa SA

Poligono Pitarco II Parcela 20, Muel Zaragoza, 50450 Spain Tel: +34 902 110316 Fax: +34 902 110318 Web: www.gesan.com E-mail: info@gesan.com Founded in 1986, Gesan is today an energy solutions integrator engaged in the manufacture of water and aircooled diesel generators, welders, petrol units and lighting towers.Offering a complete range of products up to 3,100 kVA, we are able to supply over 778,000 kVA per annum in 90 countries around the world.

Himoinsa S.L.

Agents: South Africa - Gorman-Rupp Africa

Green Power Systems S.r.l.

Localita Maiano SN Caprazzino di Sassocorvaro (PU), 61028 Italy Tel: +39 0722 726411 Fax: +39 0722 720092 Web: www.greenpowergen.com E-mail: giovanni@ greenpowergen.com Manufacturer of generating sets up to 2200kVA, 50 and 60Hz. Green Power Generators offers: ■ Generating sets with different engine types: Perkins, Cummins, Deutz, Volvo, John Deere, Iveco, Lombardini, Yanmar, Mitsubishi and Honda.

■ Generating sets with different alternator types: Mecc Alte, Stamford, Leroy Somer and Marelli.

■ Telecommunication power solutions.

■ Customised gensets.

■ Natural gas and LPG gensets.

■ Lighting towers.

■ Welding machines.

■ Irrigation systems (motorpumps).

■ Certifications ISO 9001/2000 and ISO 14001/2004.

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Ctra. Murcia - San Javier km. 23.6, San Javier (Murcia) 30730 Spain Tel: +34 902 191128 Fax: +34 968 334303 Web: www.himoinsa.com E-mail: info@himoinsa.com Himoinsa, located in the region of Murcia, Spain, is a multinational company specialised in the manufacture and commercialisation of power generation systems which are able to meet all the needs of those who require a continuous, clean, efficient and guaranteed energy supply.

Having defined a strategy of internationalisation based on a distribution network and creation of production centres, agents and subsidiaries, Himoinsa has succeeded in establishing itself in 100 countries across the five continents. Himoinsa counts with production centres in Spain, France, India, China, Argentine and USA.

Agents: Angola - Himoinsa Angola

Huegli-Tech Ltd.

Murgenthalstrasse 30 Langenthal, 4900 Switzerland Tel: +41 62 9165030 Fax: +41 62 9165035 Web: www.huegli-tech.com E-mail: sales@ huegli-tech.com Huegli-Tech is an engine and genset control company, a

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leading supplier and wholesaler of accessories for combustion engines, fuelled by diesel and/or gas. Our core competences are generating set controls, engine governing systems, hydraulic starting system, gas engine management systems, ignition systems, engine protection devices, dual fuel conversions, etc.

IREM S.p.A.

Carcroft Enterprise Park Station Road Carcroft Doncaster DN6 8DD United Kingdom Tel: +44 845 1665537 Fax: +44 130 2721202 Web: www.generator.co.uk E-mail: sales@ generator.co.uk Suppliers of top class diesel generating sets built in the UK to your specification. Acoustic sets and Complete Knock Down kits. Lightweight flexible load cables LV and MV. Distribution transformers, mechanical and electrical spares. We build bespoke acoustic enclosures, controls for synchronising and Auto Transfer Switches. Shipped to Africa.

Borgone (Torino) 10050 Italy Tel: +39 011 9648211 Fax: +39 011 9648222 Web: www.irem.it E-mail: irem@irem.it svm@irem.it IREM S.p.A. specialises in design and manufacture of 1PH and 3PH electrodynamic voltage regulators and line conditioners, in standard and customised versions, with power rating from 1 to 4000kVA for indoor and outdoor installation. In business since 1947, IREM is a medium sized company (staff 130 people) exporting all over the world. Company according to ISO9001:2008 (since 1983) and ISO14001:2004 (since 2000) Standards.

Typical application fields: broadcast, telecommunication, industrial applications, electromedical appliances, machine tools, manufacturing plants, banks and insurance companies, construction, oil and gas, mining, a.s.o.

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South Africa - Fox Power Systems Africa

Ghana - Modern Age Technologies Limited Kenya - Specialised Power Systems Ltd. Nigeria - Rubby Instruments Ltd.

Industrial Power Generation Ltd.

Interpower International Ltd.

James Dring Power Plant Ltd. PO Box 70, York YO18 7XU United Kingdom Tel: +44 1751 474034 Fax: +44 1751 476103 Web: www.interpower.co.uk E-mail: info@ interpower.co.uk Established for over 25 years, Interpower is a manufacturer of diesel generating sets built to customer specification, ranging from 4 to 4000kVA. Units built to suit all applications including, industrial, marine, containerised, low noise level, multi-set systems, and high voltage generators.

Suppliers include Cummins, Perkins, MTU, Mitsubishi, John Deere, Volvo, Scania, Deutz, Iveco, MAN, JCB, Yanmar, Newage, Mecc Alte, Leroy Somer, AMCO, Marathon and Sincro.

All sets supplied with 1 year unlimited hours international warranty.

New distributors wanted.

8 Eagle Road Quarry Hill Industrial Park Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4RB United Kingdom Tel: +44 115 9440072 Fax: +44 115 9440235 Web: www.jamesdring.co.uk E-mail: info@ jamesdring.co.uk Bespoke generators, designed, built, installed and maintained up to 3500kVA in single units, with the option to synchronise and parallel any multiple. Most prime movers and alternator brands are available to customer’s choice. Established in 1964, other products include: Frequency Converters, Welders, Fire Pumps, Marine Generators and Auto Load Banks.

JCB Power Products Ltd. Lakeside Works Rocester Staffordshire ST14 5JP United Kingdom Tel: +44 1889 590312 Web: www.jcbgenerators.com E-mail: generator.sales@ jcb.com JCB offers a comprehensive range of 114 generator model numbers from 8 to 2700kVA, split into five types: ■ 40 in the Standard Range ■ 58 in the Solutiuons Range ■ 9 in the Rental Range ■ 6 in the Telecom's Range and a Lighting tower.

All available as 50Hz or 60Hz and ensures to set new standards of performance and reliability.

Agents: Algeria - Alger-Engins S.a.r.l.

Angola - M.T.A. - Maquinas e Tractores de Angola Lda. Botswana - BH Botswana (Pty) Ltd. Cameroon - CFAO Equipment Cameroon Congo DR - CFAO DRC Egypt - Arab Development Group Ethiopia - Ethio Nippon Ghana - CFAO Ghana Kenya - Ganatra Plant and Equipment Kenya - Pasico Eastern Africa Ltd. Libya - The White Alnoras for Machinery and Heavy Mauritius - Mecom (Mechanisation Co.) Ltd. Nigeria - RT Briscoe Reunion - Sorequip SA Sudan - Diesel Heavy Equipment Co. Ltd. Tunisia - SAM Uganda - Farm Engineering Industrial Ltd.

JMG Ltd.

15A Redemption Cresent Rd. Along Apapa Oshodi Express Way Gbagada Lagos Nigeria Tel: +234 80 66999071 Web: www.jmglimited.com E-mail: fgwilson@ jmglimited.com JMG Limited, official FG Wilson (www.fgwilson.com) Dealer in Nigeria and Iraq, is a leading member of the generator industry. We provide complete end-to-end power solutions to a variety of industries with an excellent after-sales support.

We currently cater over 3000 clients offering each one remarkable products tailored to their power needs.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE John Deere Power Systems

Orléans-Saran Unit, BP 11013 Fleury Les Aubrais Cedex, 45401 France Tel: +33 2 38826119 Fax: +33 2 38846266 Web: www.johndeere.com E-mail: jdengine@johndeere.com John Deere Power Systems manufactures and markets engines for industrial applications such as crushers, loaders, drilling equipments, etc. JDPS also powers agricultural applications, material handling equipment, compressors and generator sets.

Agents: Egypt - Orascom Trading Co. SAE Morocco - Societe de Realisations Mecaniques Nigeria - Stag Engineering South Africa - New Way Motor & Diesel Engineering Ltd.

Jubaili Bros

Jebel Ali Free Zone United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 8832023 Fax: +971 4 8832053 Web: www.JubailiBros.com E-mail: jbdubai@jubailibros.com Jubaili Bros is one of the leading providers of power solutions in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. With over 35 years of experience in the field of power generation, Jubaili Bros is a perfect choice for your power solution needs. Jubaili Bros serves its customers from 7 countries with 22 branches and through a strong dealer network.

Agents: Nigeria - Jubaili Bros Engineering Ltd.

Khatib Machinery Company - KMCO Airport Main Road, Farah Building Ground floor, Beirut, Lebanon Tel: +961 1 451452/451999 Fax: +961 1 451485/6 Web: www.kmco.com.lb E-mail: info@kmco.com.lb KMCO deals with Perkins generating sets, from 9kVA up to 2000kVA, with 50Hz & 60Hz as well as other engine types like Cummins, Lister and Volvo.

We also manufacture sound proof enclosures and we also sell tower lights, air compressor spare parts for generators and control panels.

Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited

L. K. Road, Khadki, Pune 411003, India Tel: +91 20 25810341/ 66084574 Fax: +91 20 25813208/ 0209 Web: www.kirloskar.com www.koel.co.in E-mail: krishnakumar.mundhada@ kirloskar.com www.africanreview.com

Kirloskar Group is counted amongst India’s largest Multi-Product, MultiLocation Diversified engineering conglomerates with annual sales of US$ 1.6 Billion, Kirloskar Oil Engines was incorporated in 1946 and is the flagship company of the Kirloskar Group. Today KOEL is an Acknowledged leader in the Manufacturing of Diesel Engines, Agricultural Pumpset’s and “Kirloskar Green” Generating Sets Company has state-of-the art manufacturing units in India that offers world class products.

KOEL has a sizeable presence in international markets, with offices in Dubai, South Africa and Kenya and Representatives in Indonesia and Nigeria. KOEL also has a strong distribution network throughout the Middle-East and Africa.

Agents: Ethiopia - Ultimate Motors PLC Kenya - Kirloskar Kenya Limited Morocco - HIB Agricole SA Nigeria - Bhojsons PLC South Africa - Kirloskar Engines South Africa (Pty) Limited South Africa - Kirsons Trading (SA) (Pty) Limited Sudan - CTC Group Tanzania - Incar Tanzania Ltd. Zambia - Saro Agro

Kohler Power Systems

3 Rue de Brennus La Plaine Saint Denis, 93631, France Tel: +33 1 49178300 Fax: +33 1 49178301 Web: www.kohlerpower.com E-mail: powersystems.emea@ kohler.com Kohler Power Systems offer a complete range of Industrial Generator Sets from 20 to 3300 kVA including sychronising controls, transfer switches, synchronising panels and accessories which work together with integrated communication to power critical applications.

Linz Electric S.p.A

Littelfuse Selco AS

Viale del Lavoro 30, Arcole (VR) 37040 Italy Tel: +39 045 7639201 Fax: +39 045 7639202 Web: www.linzelectric.com E-mail: info@linzelectric.com Linz Electric S.p.A is specialised in the production of alternators from 1.7kVA up to 725kVA and rotating welders up to 500 amps. The main focus of Linz Electric is the customer’s satisfaction through the top product quality, quick and complete service.

Lister Petter Ltd. Long Street, Dursley Gloucestershire, GL11 4HS United Kingdom Tel: +44 1453 544141 Fax: +44 1453 546732 Web: www.lister-petter.com E-mail: sales@lister-petter.co.uk Lister Petter manufactures a range of diesel powered generators from 2 to 280kVA. These are available open or canopied, 50 and 60Hz, either 1500, 3000, 1800 or 3600rpm and in various voltages. These generators are available in single or three phase configuration and are designed for both standby and prime applications.

Betonvej 10, Roskilde, 4000, Denmark Tel: +45 70261122 Fax: +45 70262522 Web: www.selco.com E-mail: selco@littelfuse.com Littelfuse Selco is a leading manufacturer of solutions for power generation control and protection, engine control, process alarm handling and arc-fault protection. For more than 25 years we have provided trusted and proven products, designed to withstand the harshest environments, in marine, petrochem and land-based applications. Former Selco A/S joined Littelfuse, Inc in 2011.

Lombardini S.r.l.

Via Cav. del Lavoro Adelmo Lombardini 2 Reggio Emilia, 42124, Italy Tel: +39 0522 3891 Fax: +39 0522 389503 Web: www.lombardinigroup.it E-mail: info@lombardini.it Lombardini is a world leading company, today part of Kohler Group. It produces and distributes single and multi cylinder diesel engines with a power range up to 50kw for various sectors (construction, agriculture, industrial, electrical, automotive and marine).

Kohler is a manufacturer and worldwide distributor of single and twin cylinder petrol engines ranging from 4 to 38HP, and is one of the best known names in the US market for engines covering a wide range of uses, especially in the lawn and garden sector.

Visit us at: Libya Build, Tripoli : 19th-23rd May 2013 Buildexpo Africa, Nairobi 4th-6th May 2013

Agents: Angola - Jembas Assistencia Tecnica Lda.

Leroy-Somer Electric Power Generation Boulevard Marcellien Leroy CS 10015 Angouleme Cedex 9, 16915, France Tel: +33 5 45945975 Fax: +33 5 45685665 Web: www.leroy-somer.com E-mail: succursaleIsangouleme.ials@ emerson.com Leroy-Somer alternators from 3 kVA up to 20 MVA are built to fit a wide range of applications: prime power, stand-by, construction, rental, marine, cogeneration, Telecom.

They can be driven by reciprocating engines, gas, steam and water turbines.

Their standard characteristics enable them to be used in difficult conditions including motor starting, distorting loads, overloads or short circuits (AREP excitation).

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Lovato Electric S.p.A. Via Don E. Mazza 12 Gorle (BG), 24020, Italy Tel: +39 035 4282111 Fax: +39 035 4282200 Web: www.lovatoelectric.com E-mail: info@ lovatoelectric.com World leader manufacturer of electrochemical and electronic components for genset control panels. Our range includes generator controllers, automatic transfer switch controllers, battery chargers, changeover contactors and switches and more!

M.R.M. International Generators Ltd. PO Box 78, Capel St. Mary Ipswich, IP9 2WZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 1473 310000 Fax: +44 1473 310011 Web: www.mrmint.co.uk E-mail: sales@mrmint.co.uk Gensets 2 kVA to 5000 kVA. Specification, including automatic mains failure and synchronised operation.

Acoustic housing. The prime movers offered include: Cummins, Perkins, John Deere, Lister, Volvo, MTU, Scandia and Caterpillar.

M.R.M. can also design and build specialised gensets and control panels in addition to diesel generator welders and mobile lighting towers.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Mahindra Powerol Business

Gate No.2, Powerol Building Akurli Road, Kandivali E Mumbai, 400101 India Tel: +91 22 66483051 Web: www.mahindrapowerol.com E-mail: ghosh.joy@ mahindra.com Mahindra group, the tractor & multi-utility vehicles major in India, forayed into Gensets in 2002. Today, Powerol are powering over 240,000 Gensets in India & in global markets.

Powerol comes with the rating upto 200kVA in global markets.

Mahindra Powerol products are presently available in over 20 Countries across Africa, Middle East & Asia. Mahindra group in 2011, featured on the Forbes Global 2000 list. In 2010, Mahindra featured in the Credit Suisse Great Brands of Tomorrow.

Agents: Congo Republic - Alan Dick Congo SARLU

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Congo DR - Alan Dick DRC SPRL Gabon - Alan Dick Congo Succurssale Gabon Ghana - I Engineering Ghana Ltd. Ghana - Svani Ltd. Kenya - Yansam East Africa Limited Madagascar - QTE Madagascar Installations Malawi - ETC Agro Tractors & Implements Ltd. (Malawi) Niger - Sapex Energie Nigeria - SCOA Nigeria Plc Rwanda - I Engineering Rwanda Ltd. Sierra Leone - Esscon Services Ltd. South Africa - Claric 2709 South Sudan - Ryce Southern Sudan Ltd. Tanzania - ETC Agro Tractors & Implements Ltd. Uganda - ETC Agro Tractors & Implements Ltd. (Uganda)

MAN Diesel Stadtbachstrasse 1 Augsburg 86153 Germany Tel: +49 821 3220 Fax: +49 821 3223382 Web: www.mandieselturbo.com E-mail: info-de@ mandieselturbo.com

Agents: Kenya - Man Diesel & Turbo Kenya Ltd. Libya - Rida Technical Services Ltd. Mauritania - BET-GP Mauritius - Chemical & Technical Suppliers (I.O.) Ltd. South Africa - Man Diesel & Turbo South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (Durbin) South Africa - Man Diesel & Turbo South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (Gardenview) South Africa - Man Diesel & Turbo South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (Cape Town) Sudan - Neilan International Co. Ltd. Tunisia - Societe La Tunisie Industrielle

Mantrac Group

(B-17) Smart Village Km 28 Cairo Alexandria Desert Rd. Giza 12577 Egypt Tel: +20 2 35314000 Fax: +20 2 35370798 Web: www.mantracgroup.com E-mail: hdeeb@ mantracgroup.com Mantrac Group is the authorized Caterpillar dealer, distributing and supporting Caterpillar construction machines, power systems and

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material-handling equipment in Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Iraq and Siberia- Russia.

With over 3000 employees and decades of experience as a Caterpillar dealer, we provide customers with comprehensive solutions backed by technical knowhow, experience and in-depth knowledge of their local markets.

We supply CAT diesel generators from 250 kVA up to 8000 kVA, Olympian fully enclosed generators sets from 8kVA-220 kVA, Automatic transfer switches, Natural gas engines and Gensets, CAT marine propulsion engines, Marine Gensets, Power modules.

More than a supplier of generator sets, we specialize in power plant turnkey installations and heat-recovery applications. Our extensive work scope includes engineering, design, testing, installation, on-site commissioning, and training as well as long term service and support.

Agents: Ghana - Mantrac Ghana Ltd. Kenya - Mantrac Kenya Ltd. Nigeria - Mantrac Nigeria Ltd. Sierra Leone - Mantrac Sierra Leone Ltd. Tanzania - Mantrac Tanzania Limited Uganda - Mantrac Uganda Ltd.

Marelli Motori S.p.A.

Via Sabbionara 1 Arzignano Vicenza 36071 Italy Tel: +39 0444 479711 Fax: +39 0444 479888 Web: www.marellimotori.com E-mail: sales@ marellimotori.com Marelli Motori S.p.A. is a leading manufacturer of: ■ Synchronous generators in low voltage 10 - 5.000kVA and medium/high voltage 500 - 9.000kVA. ■ Generators for Hydropower application in low, medium and high voltage range up to 6.000kVA (4-22 poles).

Applications include prime, hydro/marine engines and water/gas turbines. The company offers worldwide support.

Agents: South Africa - Marelli Electrical Machines

Mecc Alte France Ze La Gegnerie St Amant De Boixe 16330 France Tel: +33 545 397562 Fax: +33 545 398820 Web: www.meccalte.com E-mail: info@meccalte.fr Mecc Alte, specialized worldwide supplier and manufacturer of alternators from 1 to 3000 kVA, is focused to be the most reliable partner for people working in the energy field, from the design and personalization of synchronous alternators to after-sales assistance.

You need energy, Mecc Alte answers your requests.

Mecc Alte UK Ltd. 6 Lands End Way Oakham Rutland LE15 6RF United Kingdom Tel: +44 1572 771160 Fax: +44 1572 771161 Web: www.meccalte.com E-mail: steve.ohara@ meccalte.co.uk Mecc Alte is proud to be the largest independent producer of synchronous alternators.

Quite simply, we manufacture the world’s widest range of low voltage alternators through ‘made for manufacturing’ product designs. As a specialised manufacturer of synchronous alternators/welders and special rotating machines within the electromechanical sector, we can produce products to cover a highly diverse range of applications.

Mikano International Ltd. Plot 34/35 Acme Road Ogba Ikeja Nigeria Tel: +234 1 4602140/5/6 Fax: +234 1 4602146 Web: www.mikano-intl.com E-mail: info@ mikano-intl.com Generator sales and service with basic and sound proof type. Diesel generators from 95000kVA and gas generators from 250-2000kVA. Large stock of genuine spare parts. State of the art steel fabrication factory with latest CNC & laser cutting machines. Wide rental fleet, 24/7 after sales service, switchgear, ATS, AMF synchronisation panels, low and medium voltage. Turnkey power projects, full projectelectrical solutions. Also, we are the “channel partner of ABB” in Nigeria. So we do sell and service all of ABB materials in LV and MV category.

Motorenfabrik Hatz GmbH & Co. KG

Ernst-Hatz-Str. 16 Ruhstorf a.d. Rott 94099 Germany Tel: +49 8531 3190 Fax: +49 8531 319418 Web: www.hatz-diesel.de E-mail: marketing@ hatz-diesel.de Hatz is a specialist in 1 to 4 cylinder diesel engines which are used in all manner of applications such as construction machinery, compressors and utility vehicels. Besides, Hatz produces components for the automotive industry and systems based on diesel engines like pumps, generating sets and scalable electricity stations.

Agents: Algeria - Dieselec SARL Burundi - Impex Afrique Cameroon - EMEI Diesel SARL Cote D’Ivoire - Prestige Auto Egypt - Market Leader Gabon - MIAG Ghana - Agria Machinery Services & Co. Ltd. Kenya - First Machineries Ltd. Mali - Dupe SA Mauritania - Sodeq SA Morocco - Sonacom Nigeria - A1 Multi Services Ltd. Senegal - Matforce South Africa - Hatz Diesel SA (Pty) Ltd. Tunisia - SIA Ben Djemaa & Cie

Motortech GmbH Hogrevestr. 21-23 Celle 29233 Germany Tel: +49 5141 9399-0 Fax: +49 5141 9399-99 Web: www.motortech.de E-mail: motortech@ motortech.de MOTORTECH develops and manufactures ignition components, air/fuel ratio controllers, engine management systems and other accessories for stationary gas engines. With a focus on research and development, the company is leading the way globally when it comes to adjusting ignition systems with regard to efficiency and profitability.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE MTU South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

PO Box 215, Milnerton, 7435 South Africa Tel: +27 21 5295760 Fax: +27 21 5511970 Web: www.mtu-online.co.za E-mail: info@mtu-online.co.za As part of the Tognum Group, MTU South Africa supplies diesel engines and diesel and gas energy systems to the Sub Sahara African market, offering the product, service solutions and training. MTU South Africa’s product range is among the most modern and fuel-efficient in the field and includes custom-tailored electronic control and monitoring systems for engines and drive plants.

With its two business units, Engines and Onsite Energy & Components, the Tognum Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of engines and propulsion systems for off-highway applications and of distributed energy systems.

These products are based on diesel engines with up to 9,100 kilowatts (kW) power output, gas engines up to 2,150 kW and gas turbines up to 45,000 kW. The product range includes standardised and customised diesel gensets for emergency standby power, prime power and continuous power, as well as cogeneration power plants based on gas engines and gas turbines that generate both power and heat.

Agents: Namibia - Namib Diesel CC Nigeria - Stag Engineering Zimbabwe - R & S Diesel Pro Services Pvt. Ltd.

Myrak Generators Ltd. 250 Toddington Road Luton, Bedfordshire England, LU4 9DZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 1582 584333 Fax: +44 1582 599855 Web: www.myrak.com E-mail: sales@myrak.com Generator sales - New and used sets - petrol and diesel from 1kVA to 1000kVA available ex stock.

New CTA S.r.l.

Via S. Vito, 38/39 Melito, Napoli, 80017 Italy Tel: +39 081 7100925 Fax: +39 081 7100897 Web: www.newcta.com E-mail: newcta@newcta.com

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New CTA is an Italian company that designs and manufactures low-voltage transformers since 1986. Our production consists of Transformers, AutoTransformers, Ballast, Cast Resin, for different fields: Industrial, Civil, Photovoltaic, Lift, Naval, Medical, Panel, Starting Motor. We have obtained quality certification ISO 9001: 2008, and we also have Saudi Aramco Registration Number.

Pelican Engineering Co. Ltd. Altofts Lane Wakefield Europort Castleford WF10 5UB United Kingdom Tel: +44 1924 227722 Fax: +44 1924 227750 Web: www.pelicaneng.co.uk E-mail: sales@ pelican-eng.co.uk Generators from 40kVA to 2750kVA. Bio-diesel generators up to 500kVA. Open, canopy, container sets, island or synch (gen or mains). Project work from conception to handover.

Perkins Engines Company Ltd. Frank Perkins Way Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 5FQ United Kingdom Tel: +44 1733 583000 Fax: +44 1733 582240 Web: www.perkins.com Perkins is the world’s leading supplier of off highway diesel and gas engines in the 4 2000kW market. Perkins strength is its ability to tailor engines to meet cutomers requirements, which is why its engine solutions are trusted by over 1000 industrial, construction, agricultural, materials handling and electrical power generation manufacturers.

Power and Industrial Machinery Co. - PIMCO Rasheed Karameh Street Verdun 732, 7th Floor Lebanon Tel: +961 1 812818 Fax: +961 1 812819 Web: www.pimcolb.com E-mail: pimco@pimcolb.com Our products range from 10kVA to 2000kVA Engines: ■ Cummins (We are the official OEM in Lebanon for Cummins) ■ Perkins ■ Lister

Agents: Angola - Orbit Group Commercio Cameroon - Ste Bati-

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Construction SPRL Congo DR - Ste Bati Construction SPRL Nigeria - Omega Power Systems Ltd. Sudan - Al Bahar International Co. Ltd.

PowerLink Machine (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. No. 150, Guanghua Road Songjiang Science & Technology Park Shanghai 201614 China Tel: +86 21 57850870 Fax: +86 21 57850867 Web: www.powerlinkgenset.com www.powerlinkworld.com E-mail: info@ powerlinkworld.com Products: Diesel Generator Sets, Lighting Tower, Air Compressor.

Engine: Perkins, Cummins, Powerlink.

Power Range: 10-2000kVA.HZ: 50, 60 Rpm: 1500, 3000,1800, 3600 Application suitable for outdoor use, especially in harsh conditions like mining, desert etc.

PowerLink Machine (UK) Co. Ltd. Vickers Building, Hurricane Close, Sherburn Enterprise Park Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds LS25 6PB, UK Tel. +44 1977 689100 Fax. +44 1977 681990 Web: www.powerlinkworld.com E-mail: info.uk@ powerlinkworld.com Manufacturer and Distributor of diesel generators and engineering mechanical equipment offering design services, sales, marketing and technical knowledge, powerlink provides worldwide customer orientated solutions.

Powersource Projects Ltd. PowerPro House Unit 4 Capital Park Industrial Estate Combe Lane Wormley, Godalming Surrey GU8 5TJ United Kingdom Tel: +44 1428 684980 Fax: +44 1428 687799 Web: www.power-sourcepro.co.uk E-mail: sales@ power-source-pro.co.uk PowerPro range of Diesel Generators from 7.5-2000kVA, supported by full range of genuine spare parts for engines, alternators and control systems.

Pramac Lifter Afrique SARL Route de l’Aeroport x VDN Ouest Foire Dakar BP 8959 Senegal Tel: +221 33 8693121 Web: www.pramac.com E-mail: afrique@ pramac.com Pramac group is the only group operating in Africa capable to offer a global solution for your energy needs: Manufacturer of Generating Sets and Photovoltaic Panels and Supplier of Hybrid systems and turn-key Solar Power stations.

Agents: Angola - Safric Lda. Cameroon - Bernabe Cameroun Congo Republic - Alucongo Congo DR - Italmotors SPRL Cote D’Ivoire - Bernabe Cote D Ivoire Cote D’Ivoire - Cacomiaf Gabon - Bernabe Gabon Ghana - Dizengoff Ghana Mauritania - Somacogir Nigeria - Pramac Engine Nigeria Senegal - Pramac Afrique

Prime Electric

Prime Tower 287-288 Udyog Vihar Phase II Gurgaon, 122016 India Tel: +91 124 4111999/ 6656999 Fax: +91 124 4871698/99 Web: www.primeeelectricltd.com E-mail: sales@ primeelectricltd.com

Radiant Engineering FZC PO Box 120069 A 2 - 86, Saif Zone Sharjah United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 6 5574426 Fax: +971 6 5574427 Web: www.radianteng.net E-mail: sales@ radianteng.net Radiant Engineering FZC, is one of the largest independent generating set manufacturer in UAE. Today Radiant has become a reliable source for world class technology oriented products in the area of power generation together with the flexibility to provide custom built designs at short notice.

We can provide different combinations of Engine, Alternator & other components to suit the customer requirements.

Gensets are powered by Perkins, Cummins, Lister Petter engines amongst others all conforming to BS 5514 and coupled to Stamford/Leroy Somer alternators. The units include off the shelf or specially constructed to be transportable, Trolley mounted, canopied and soundproofed sets. The comprehensive Radiant range of standard gensets suit most applications.

THE FACILITIES Located at Sharjah Airport free zone supported by dedicated skilled labourers/professional engineers has made possible for Radiant to achieve high quality work & products, the flexibility to tailor products to customer satisfaction.

PRODUCTS Diesel generating set powered

by Perkins/Cummins/Lister petter engines Standard control panel Automatic Mains On Failure (AMF) control panel Auto- Synchronizing/Load sharing control panel (Paralleling operation) Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) panel.

LV & MV switch gear panels (Custom Built) TESTING FACILITIES Radiant follows extensive testing procedure which is amongst the most up to date in Middle East with 15 test points prior to dispatch of the equipment ensuring trouble free product to the end user.

The raw materials undergo stringent quality assurance test before taken for assembly and also throughout the process of assembling of components, testing, painting , packing & pre- despatch inspection (PDI). The state of art testing includes water load bank to test up to 1 MW (1250 KVA). To ensure the quality of the measuring instruments they are being calibrated periodically from reputed laboratories.

Rolls-Royce PLC Ansty Coventry CV7 9JR United Kingdom Tel: +44 24 76624000 Web: www.rolls-royce.com Rolls-Royce is a leading supplier of low emmission, highly efficient Aeroderivative gas turbine power generation packages from 5.5-64MW, and Bergen reciprocating gas engines up to 8.5MW. All products are supported by a world class service organisation.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE SAB, Evers & Co. Standard Aggregatebau KG Oststrasse 11 Norderstedt 22844 Germany Tel: +49 40 522501125 Fax: +49 40 522501140 Web: www.generatingset.com E-mail: info@ generatingset.com Reputable German manufacturer of diesel-driven generating sets from 2 to 8000 kVA in stationary, transportable or mobile executions for standby, peak load or base load applications world-wide.

Main competencies are the planning, designing, manufacturing, installation and servicing of global plant constructions under consideration of individual customer and project requirements.

Saccal Industries S.A.L Taanayel - Bekaa Lebanon Tel: +961 8 510157 Fax: +961 8 510158 Web: www.saccal.com E-mail: factory@ saccal.com.lb Saccal was established in 1944, dealing with generating sets and UPS. Our 13,000 SQM2 Factory located in Bekaa, Beirut assembles Perkins, Deutz, Lister and Cummins Engines, providing more than 6000 units per year. Our sales cover Middle East and Africa.

Sakr Power Generation Halat, Kartaba Road 98 Jbeil Lebanon Tel: +961 9 442000 Fax: +961 9 445444 Web: www.sakr.com E-mail: sales@sakr.com lebanon@sakr.com SAKR Power Generation deals with the world’s leading names in Power Generation: ■ Mitsubishi, MBH, Cummins, Lister Peter for high speed diesel engines.

■ GE Transportation for medium speed diesel engines.

■ Marathon, MBH and Stanford alternators.

SPG is among the most reputed solution providers in their segments with a presence across MEA, Africa and Europe.

Agents: Egypt - Sakr Power Generation Egypt Nigeria - Sakr Power Generation Nigeria Ltd. Sudan - Sakr Power Generation Sudan

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Scania Sodertalje 15187 Sweden Tel: +46 8 55381360 Web: www.scania.com E-mail: engines@scania.com Scania is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications and of industrial, marine and power generation engines.

Employing some 35,500 people, Scania operates in about 100 countries. Research and development activities are concentrated in Sweden, while production takes place in Europe and South America.

SDMO Industries

12 bis rue de la Villeneuve CS 92848 Brest Cedex 2 29272 France Tel: +33 2 98414141 Fax: +33 2 98416307 Web: www.sdmo.com E-mail: sdmo@sdmo.com SDMO Industries is one of the world’s leading generating sets manufacturers. A wide of standard products from 1 kVA to several Megawatts through an efficient engineering department meets nonstandard requirements.

Present in over 150 countries through a dense network, SDMO Industries devotes its energy to supporting you in the successful completion of each of your projects world wide.

Agents: Algeria - SDMO Alger Egypt - SDMO Cairo Nigeria - SDMO Nigeria Ltd. South Africa - SDMO South Africa Togo - SDMO West Africa

SEP Electroyazhmash

299 Moskovsky Avenue Kharkov 61089 Ukraine Tel: +38 572 935144 Fax: +38 572 949890 Web: www.spetm.com.ua E-mail: etm@spetm.com.ua Design and Production of Turbogenerators, Hydrogenerators, Large Electric Machinery, Completing Traction Electrical Equiment for Railway and Municipal Electric.

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Sea and Land Engines Middle East Co. LLC Grosvenor Business Tower Office No. 1312 Tecom Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 4472880 Fax: +971 4 4472881 Web: www.selco.com E-mail: jahs@selco.com Generator controller, alarm and indication. Arc detection.

Security and Automation Systems (S.&A.S. Ltd.) Jieh Seaside Road Jieh Lebanon Tel: +961 7 996333 Fax: +961 7 996116 Web: www.sascontrollers.com E-mail: support@sascontrollers.com Smart-MST: Manual start/protection w/over + under frequency (speed) Smart-AST: Auto start/protection w/over+ under frequency (speed) Smart-FAST: Auto start/protection w/over + under frequency (speed) w/hour meter + frequency display Smart-ST: service tool for Smart-AST & Smart-MST Smart-CAN: Auto start module w/CAN Bus J1939 protocol Smart-XFR: Basic Automation transfer with switch controller PVS1 (3 Phase) or PVS2 (1 Phase): Auto Start/instrumentation generator control module OMEGA ATS: Advanced Automatic Transfer Switch Controller for utility + gensets Surf-AUTO: Auto start w/instrumentations surfAUTO/ES- w/Ethernet SURF-AMF: Automatic mains failure w/instrumentationsurf-AMF/ES w/Ethernet DKSTS: Diesel Key Start BoardDRST- Remote Diesel start board DKSTLS: Diesel Key Start Board 2/low coolant level Detector

SOCOMEC Via Sila, 1/3 Isola Vicentina (VI) 36033 Italy Tel: +39 0444 598738 Fax: +39 0444 598622 Web: www.socomec.com E-mail: info.ups.emea@ socomec.com The formely known UPS division of SOCOMEC now is Critical Power. Its solutions are for Industrial, Datacenter, Medical, Transport and Lift applications made for harsh environments.

■ Static UPS from 550 VA to 5.4 MVA

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Rectifiers and Inverters upto 700 A and 18 kVA Static Transfer Systems up to 4000 A Scalable & Modular solutions

Stellar Power Ltd.

Plot 105, PO Box KIA 164 Spintex Road, Accra Ghana Tel: +233 544 347214 Web: www.stellar-africa.com E-mail: power@ stellar-africa.com Distributors of UK built Perkins Generators and power solutions. Dealers for Liebherr, Bell Equipment & ARCO safety equipment.

Agents: Ghana - Stellar (GH) Ltd.

Stephill Generators Limited 5 Wallis Close Park Farm South Wellingborough United Kingdom Tel: +44 1933 677911 Fax: +44 1933 677916 Web: www.stephillgenerators.co.uk E-mail: info@stephillgenerators.co.uk

Sterling and Wilson Powergen LLC PO Box 98960 Office # 637 Business Village B Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 2369787 Fax: +971 4 2989189 Web: www.sterlinggenerators.com E-mail: sales@ sterlinggenint.com Sterling is the largest integrated manufacturer of gensets from 30kVA to 3000kVA, specialised in delivering power plant turnkeys. Sterling is an authorised OEM for MTU Germany, Volvo Penta Sweden and Perkins - UK. Sterling is accredited with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by Germanischer Iloyd, Hamburg.

T.W. Generators Ltd. Building 12, Marsworth Airfield Long Marston Road Marsworth Tring, Herts HP23 4FE United Kingdom Tel: +44 1296 668420 Fax: +44 1296 662064 Web: www.twgenerators.co.uk E-mail: sales@ twgenerators.co.uk

Supplier of new and used generating sets from to 10 to 1250 kVA. Generators built with Cummins, Deutz, Iveco, MTU, Perkins, Scania and Volvo Penta, 1500rpm diesel engines. Options include: Skid mounted versions, acoustic canopies, automatic mains failure systems, control and distribution panels, spares and support services.

Tecnogen S.p.A. Strada per Ponteriglio 25 Pontenure (Piacenza) 29010 Italy Tel: +39 0523 512440 Fax: +39 0523 504453 Web: www.tecnogen.com E-mail: export@ tecnogen.com Manufacturer of power generators from 2 to 2000kVA with components of the most prestigious brands. Lighting towers, welding machines.

Tecsystem S.r.l.

Via L. da Vinci 54/56 Corsico (MI) 20094 Italy Tel: +39 02 4581861 Fax: +39 02 48600783 Web: www.tecsystem.it E-mail: riboni@tecsystem.it MM453- Temperature monitoring unit for Genset generators. NT538Temperature control system for electric unit.

Teksan Generator Yenidogan Mah. Edebali Cad. No: 12 Sancaktepe Istanbul 34791 Turkey Tel: +90 216 3120550 Fax: +90 216 3126909 Web: www.teksangenerator.com E-mail: info@ teksangenerator.com Teksan is the manufacturer of diesel, natural gas, marine generator sets and cogeneration systems in between the range of 9kVA 330kVA, with Perkins, Mistubishi, Doosan, MTU, Cummins, Lovol and Waukesha brand engines coupled to Marelli alternators.

Also a manufacturer of containers/sandproof canopies, ATS panels, soundproof foams, automatic transfer panel and fuel tanks.

With local sales and after sales services available in more than 50 countries all around the world.

Agents: Kenya - Famiar Generating Systems Ltd.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Visa S.p.A. Via 1° Maggio, 55 Fontanelle (TV) 31043 Italy Tel: +39 04 225091 Fax: +39 04 22509353 Web: www.visa.it E-mail: visa@visa.it Diesel Gen sets from 9.0 to 3000.0 kVA, prime and standby power, with a wide range of engine brands (Perkins, John Deere, Volvo, MTU, Mitsubishi and others) and alternator brands (Stamford and Marelli), equipped with manual or automatic controllers, 50 and 60 Hz (1500 and 1800 RPM), suitable for standard or special applications, adapting to all the different operational requirements.

All products are subjected to strict check in our sophisticated test rooms before being delivered. All units are provided with a test certificate to guarantee perfect working condition and extremely high quality.

Agents: Algeria - Samisec Algerie Morocco - Sofa SA South Africa - Suden Procurement CC

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Westac Power Ltd. Gropegardsgatan Gothenburg 40508 Sweden Tel: +46 31 235460 Fax: +46 31 508187 Web: www.volvopenta.com E-mail: info.volvopenta@ volvo.com Volvo Penta, with more than 4000 dealers in over 130 countries, is a world leading and global manufacturer of engines and complete power systems for both marine and industrial applications. The engine program comprises diesel and gasoline engines with power outputs of between 10 and 900 hp. The Volvo Penta Industrial engine range covers: diesel engines for electrical power generation, 50 and 60 Hz and Industrial diesel engines for different stationary and offroad applications. These engines have now been developed to meet future stringent exhaust emission levels. Volvo Penta is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services.

Powerpac House Eastern Road Aldershot GU12 4TD United Kingdom Tel: +44 1252 785170 Fax: +44 1252 785171 Web: www.westac.co.uk E-mail: rtanner@ westac.co.uk Westac Power Ltd. are a manufacturer of diesel, natural gas and LPG generating sets based upon a wide range of engines and alternators from well-known and proven suppliers. We design and build control panels in-house and all products are built to the customer’s specifications.

Yamuna Cable Accessories Pvt. Ltd. 3/101, Kaushalya Park Hauz Khas New Delhi 110016 India Tel: +91 9811022689 Fax: +91 11 43577708 Web: www.yamunadensons.com E-mail: ravisardana@ yamunadensons.com ■ 11 kV to 36 kV cold shrinkable, heat shrinkable terminations and joints.

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Vacuum circuit breaker up to 36 kV. Polymeric insulator for outdoor/indoor switch yards.

Cable accessories for utilities and projects.

standard of service is second to none.

For more information, please contact us or visit our website at www.yellogen.com

Zest Weg Group

Agents: Kenya - Subsahara Supplies Ltd.

Yellogen Ltd. 24 Oroory Hill Dromore, County Down Northern Ireland BT25 1LE United Kingdom Tel: +44 1430 850001 Fax: +44 1430 850002 Web: www.yellogen.com E-mail: mail@yellogen.com Yellogen Ltd is a specialist supplier of power generation products and carry large stocks of used equipment from 10 to 2000 KVA. All our used machines are located in the UK Mainland, near York.

We can also provide new Diesel Generators utilising all major engines such as Perkins, Cummins, Volvo, JCB. To complement our extensive stock we also provide a full range of spare parts for engines, alternators and Control Systems.

We pride ourselves on supplying a prompt, reliable and helpful service at all times and are confident that the quality of our equipment and

47 Galaxy Ave Linbro Business Park JHB South Africa Tel: +27 11 7236000 Fax: +27 11 7236001 Web: www.zest.co.za E-mail: marketing@ zest.co.za The Zest Weg Group is the leading supplier of low, medium and high voltage electric motors, variable speed drives, softstarters, switchgear, transformers, MCC’s, containerised substations, diesel generator sets and cogeneration and energy solutions as well as electrical and instrumentation engineering and project management services in Africa.

Agents: Botswana - Zismo Engineering Kenya - Repelectric Namibia - Walfish Electric Nigeria - Daid Nigeria Ltd. Zambia - E.C. Mining Ltd. Zimbabwe - Powerspeed Electrical

Section Two: Agents Algeria Alger-Engins S.a.r.l.

RN 61, Haouche-el Mekhfi Ouled-Haddadj, Boumerdès Tel: +213 24857584 Fax: +213 24858090 Web: www.algerengins.com E-mail: contact@algerengins.com Dieselec SARL 7, rue Kaddour Rahim Hussein-Dey 16040 Alger Algeria Tel.: +213 21 49 50 54 Fax: +213 21 23 47 68 Web: www.dieselec-dz.com E-mail: dieselec@wissal.dz Samisec Algerie S. Moderne de Services Cite Mohamadia Bt. 25A No.547, El-Mohamadia Alger Tel: +213 21 829855 Fax: +213 21 829854 E-mail: samisec_groupe@yahoo.fr SARL SIE Lot Boumenir, Theniet el Haja Medea, Algerie Tel: +213 2 5587721 www.africanreview.com

Fax: +213 2 5587668 E-mail: contact@sarlsie.com SDMO Alger 5 rue Girardin, Alger, 16004 Tel: +213 21 681212

Angola C. Woermann Angola Lda. Bairro Petrangol Estrada de Cacuaco, km 4.5 Luanda, 3419 Tel: +244 227270185 Fax: +244 937003101 Web: www.woermannangola.com E-mail: info@woermannangola.com Himoinsa Angola B˚ Vila Alice, Rua Alda Lara n˚27 Luanda Tel: +244 222 447279 Fax: +244 222 446163 Web: wwww.himoinsa.com E-mail: angola@himoinsa.com Jembas Assistencia Tecnica Lda. 88 Largo do Soweto CX Postal 10013, Luanda Tel: +244 222 637000 Web: www.jembas.com E-mail: jembas@jembas.com

M.T.A. - Maquinas e Tractores de Angola Lda. Rua Cônego Manuel das Neves Municipio da lngombota Luanda Tel: +244 929 016384 Fax: +244 222 447236 Web: www.mta-angola.com E-mail: pedro.leal@mtangola.com Orbit Group Commercio Tel: +244 222 334945 Fax: +244 222 333784 Safric Lda. Socinter Rua Amilcar Cabral 39 PO Box 6282, Luanda Tel: +244 2396440 Fax: +244 2395875 E-mail: socinter@ebonet.net Unicar Rua Luther King, 85b, Luanda Tel: +244 22 2332409/2239/543 E-mail: jccarvahlo@unicarangola.com

Botswana BH Botswana (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 396, Plot 695500 Leiara Road, Gaborone Gauteng Tel: +267 3912811 Fax: +267 3971963 The Equipment Centre Plot 20633 Block 3, Broadhurst Gabarone Tel: +267 3500939 E-mail: theequipmentcentre@yahoo.c om Zismo Engineering Unit 1 Dumaquari Road Gaberone West Industrial Tel: +267 3932711 Fax: +267 3936939 Web: www.zismo.co.bw E-mail: zismo@botsnet.bw

Burkina Faso Impex Afrique 01 BP 1909, Ouagadougou 01 Burkina Faso Tel.: +226 50 43 37 37 Fax: +226 50 43 37 36 E-mail: impexexport@ mail-bf.com

Cameroon Bernabe Cameroun CFAO Equipment Cameroon Bvd Du General Leclerc Douala, BP 4080 Tel: +33 629 981640 Web: www.cfaogroup.com EMEI Diesel SARL 777, rue Drouot, Douala, BP 4509 Tel.: +237 33 42 87 51 Fax: +237 33 42 68 43 E-mail: emei.diesel@ yahoo.fr Ste Bati- Construction SPRL Boulevard Leclerc B.P 2940 Douala Tel: +237 3439077/3436250

Congo Republic Alan Dick Congo SARLU Ave. Almilcar Cabral 2 eme.Etage ARC Brazzaville Brazzaville Tel: +242 055 947610 Web: www.alandick.com E-mail: neville.ona@ alandickcongo.com Alucongo

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Congo DR Alan Dick DRC SPRL 32 Biz Avenue Lukasa C/Gombe, Kinshasa Tel: +243 99 9967188 Web: www.alandick.com E-mail: chris.mayamba@ alandickcongo.com Prodimpex SARL Av.marché et Bas Congo Kinshasa Tel: +243 81 8129303 Ste Bati - Construction SPRL Croisement Kasavubu Commerce Jardin Zologike No. 23, Zaire Tel: +243 817 151100 CFAO DRC 17 Avenue des Poids Lourds Kinshasa, BP 1499 Tel: +33 629 981640 Web: www.cfaogroup.com Italmotors SPRL

Cote D’Ivoire Bernabe Cote D Ivoire Cacomiaf General Regulation 18, boulevard VGE, BP 1072 Abidjan Tel: +225 21 217200 Fax: +225 21 256281 E-mail: jcfaure@generalregulation.com Prestige Auto Département Agricole BTP, Industriel Boulevard de Vridi, Abidjan 11 11 BP 1691 Tel: +225 21 756555 Fax: +225 21 756569 E-mail: gkrasker@pa-ci.com

Egypt Abou Youssef 5 Kassem St., Dokki / Cairo Tel: +20 2 37601408 E-mail: smdma@yahoo.fr Arab Development Group 25 Pyramids Road, Giza, 12211 Tel: +20 2 3854002 Fax: +20 2 3851864 E-mail: tbibars@link.net General International 47 Ramses Street, Cairo Tel: +20 2 5751200 Mantrac Egypt 30 Lebanon Street, Mohandseen Giza, Gezira, 182 Tel: +20 2 33004000 Fax: +20 2 33039648 Web: www.mantracegypt.com E-mail: hmounir@mantracegypt.com Market Leaders 14 El Makrizi Str. Manchiet El Bakry, Cairo, 11331 Tel.: +20 22 4 53 07 63 Fax: +20 22 2 58 76 16 E-mail: mleader2000@ hotmail.com Orascom Trading Co. SAE 162B 26th July Street Agouza, Cairo Tel: +20 2 3015113 Fax: +20 2 3015114 Web: www.orascom-trading.com E-mail: marianm@orascom.com

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Proserve 4 Mahmoud Shokri St. Smouha, Alexandria Tel: +20 12 2337185 E-mail: mdaoud@proserveegypt.com Sakr Power Generation Egypt South Kattamyia Sokhna Old Road Third District Tel: +20 2 27592568 Web: www.sakr.com E-mail: egypt@sakr.com SDMO Cairo 22 Rushidi Street Heliopolis, Cairo Tel: +202 2 4195866

Ethiopia Ethio Nippon PO Box 2250, Kirkos Sub City Addis Ababa Tel: +251 115537851 E-mail: abiyabebe43@yahoo.com Hagbes Private Limited Company PO Box 1044, Addis Ababa Tel: +251 11 6638647 E-mail: hagbesdgmopr@ ethionet.et Ultimate Motors PLC PO Box 3900, Addis Ababa Tel: +251 1 1655350 E-mail: ummarketing@ ethionet.et

Gabon Alan Dick Congo Succurssale Gabon BP 3973 LBV Imm. Wifly Centreville Tel: +241 07 703504 Web: www.alandick.com E-mail: vuyof.ngwo@ alandickcongo.com Bernabe Gabon MIAG - Matériel Industriel et Automobile Gabonais B.P. 186, Libreville, Gabon Tel.: +241 07 60031/21727 Fax: +241 07 41889 E-mail: societemiag@ifrance.com

Gambia Gambia Horticulture Enterprises 16 Mamadi Manjang Highway Old Jeshwang Tel: +220 7785088 E-mail: gamhort@qanet.gm

Ghana Agria Machinery Services C 523/4 Downhill St. Kokolemle, Accra Tel: +233 212 38169 E-mail: agriamachinery@ gmail.com Agria Machinery Services & Co. Ltd. PO Box 5280 No.5 Royalt Castle Road Kokomlemle, Accra - North Tel.: +233 302 222169 Fax: +233 302 222621 E-mail: agriamachinery@ gmail.com Altraco Ltd. Palmer House, Tudu, Accra E-mail: nanagyekum2000@ yahoo.com

B & D Consultancy Co. Ltd. 30 Agostino Neto Street Airport Residential Area Accra Tel: +233 302 783703 Fax: +233 302 783704 E-mail: bdcons@ghana.com C. Woermann (Accra) Limited PO Box 1779, Block No. C362/1 Nsawam Road Avenor Junction, Accra Tel: +233 302 225141 Web: www.woermann-ghana.com E-mail: info@woermannghana.com C. Woermann (Kumasi) Limited PO Box 1958 Asukwa Plot 9 Block Lake Road, Kumasi Tel: +233 32 2037597 Web: www.woermann-ghana.com E-mail: info@woermannghana.com CFAO Ghana PO Box 10348, Accra North Tel: +33 629 981640 Web: www.cfaogroup.com Dizengoff Ghana Dizengoff Ghana Ltd. (Accra) PO Box 3403 West Industrial Area Feo Oyeo Road W5 Tel: +233 21 221831 Fax: +233 21 227601 E-mail: nir@dwagh.com I Engineering Ghana Ltd. PO Box CT 5538 Sithole Road North Labone Accra Tel: +233 44401004 E-mail: marif@ieng-group.com Mantrac Ghana Ltd. PO Box 5207 Ring Road West North Industrial Area Accra-North Tel: +233 302 213720 Fax: +233 302 221950 Web: www.mantracghana.com E-mail: WFakhry@mantracghana.com Modern Age Technologies Limited PO Box 16125, Accra Tel: +233 21 778841 Fax: +233 21 778038 Web: www.modernage technologies.com E-mail: support@ matghana.com Power Logistics Co. Ltd. PO Box 8693, Accra - North Tel: +233 302 223138 Fax: +233 302 222704 E-mail: powerlogistics3@gmail.com Stellar (GH) Ltd. 2nd Floor, 1 Millenium HT Bld Airport, Accra Tel: +233 544 330096 Web: www.stellar-africa.com E-mail: duncan.macnicol@ stellar-africa.com Svani Ltd. PO Box 9916, Airport, Accra Tel: +233 244 344994 Web: www.sivanigroup.com E-mail: matmens2004@yahoo.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Kenya Amiran Communications Ltd. PO Box 20702 Embakasi, Nairobi Tel: +254 73 3513115 Fax: +254 20 2070750 E-mail: amir@amirankenya.com Car and General (Kenya) Ltd. Dunga Road, Lusaka Road Nairobi Tel: +254 2 554500 E-mail: vijay@cargen.com Famiar Generating Systems Ltd. PO Box 31757, Nairobi 00600 Tel: +254 20 3588037/8 Web: www.famiar.co.ke E-mail: sales@famiar.co.ke First Machineries Ltd. PO Box 48415 Lusaka Close off Lusaka Road Nairobi, 00100 Tel.: +254 20 557786 Fax: +254 20 557785 E-mail: info@ firstmachineries.com Ganatra Plant and Equipment PO Box 31024 Baba Dogo Road, Nairobi 00600 Tel: +254 7 22202191 Web: www.gpe.co.ke E-mail: altaf@gpe.co.ke abid@gpe.co.ke Holman Brothers (EA) Limited PO Box 42044, Bunyala Road Nairobi, 00100 Tel: +254 20 550626 Fax: +254 20 6530481 E-mail: info@holman.co.ke Kirloskar Kenya Limited PO Box 60061 Off Dunga Road, Nairobi Tel: +254 20 533421 Fax: +254 20 533390 E-mail: rspatil@kirloskar.co.ke Man Diesel & Turbo Kenya Ltd. PO Box 8338, Nairobi, 00200 Tel: +254 20 2715025 Fax: +254 20 2715159 Mantrac Kenya Ltd. P.O Box 30067 Witu Road off Lusaka Road Industrial Area, Mansour Complex, Nairobi, 00100 Tel: +254 20 4995000/1/2/3/4/5 Web: www.mantrackenya.com E-mail: kkamau@ mantrackenya.com Pasico Eastern Africa Ltd. APEX Business Park Off Mombasa Rd. PO Box 27643, Nairobi, 506 Tel: +254 718 771861 Fax: +254 20 2015770 Web: www.pasicoea.com E-mail: roger.wilson@ pasicoea.com PCTL Automation Ltd. PO Box 683, Showroom No. 3 on LR No.209/9721 Mombasa Rd., Nairobi, 00606 Tel: +254 20 828648 Fax: +254 20 828648 E-mail: pctl.nbnet.co.ke www.africanreview.com

Repelectric Baba Dogo Rd., Ruaraka Nairobi, 00619 Tel: +254 73 3612433 Fax: +254 20 861830 E-mail: wootton@ repelectric.co.ke Specialised Power Systems Ltd. PO Box 18435, Nairobi, 00500 Tel: +254 20 2077219 Fax: +254 20 3532986 Web: www.spsafrica.com E-mail: info@spsafrica.com Subsahara Supplies Ltd. PO Box 18741, Off Langata Rd. Nr Nairobi Pentacostal Church Karen, Nairobi, 00500 Tel: +254 72 1125222 E-mail: sub.sahara@ hotmail.com Yansam East Africa Limited PO Box 49729, Nairobi, 00100 Tel: +254 73 9262212 Web: www.yansam.co.ke E-mail: pgitan@yansam.co.ke

Libya Rida Technical Services Ltd. Muawya ben abi Sufian Street Tripoli Tel: +218 21 3636638 Fax: +218 21 3634683 The White Alnoras for Machinery and Heavy Swani Road Alkremia, Tripoli Tel: +218 21 3621033 Fax: +218 21 3611209 E-mail: a.drouji@alnoras.com.tr

Madagascar Autodiffusion Antananarivo, 101 Borosy Talatam E-mail: mihantarasonanarivo@ sodiat.mg QTE Madagascar Installations QTE Madagascar, Antananarivo 101 Tel: +261 3 32048146 Web: www.qteinstall.com E-mail: derrick@qteinstall.com S.R.C.D. 21 Rue Fredy Rajaofera 101 Antananarivo, BP 5063 Tel: +261 20 2263221 Fax: +261 20 2263219 E-mail: srcd@freedsl.mg

Malawi ETC Agro Tractors & Implements Ltd. (Malawi) G1, City Plaza, Maselema Limbe, Blantyre Tel: +265 99 3029284 Web: www.exporttradinggroup.com E-mail: cm.malawi@ etcagro.com New City Centre Unit 6 Yabhana Building Blantyre Tel: +92 65 642714 E-mail: nccbt@ yabhanagroup.com Toppers Hardware & Electrical Supplies 17 Haile Selassie Road, Blantyre Tel: +265 1 822981 E-mail: lambatgroup@ africa-online.net

Mali Dupé S.A. B.P. 680, Bamako, Mali Tel.: +223 2 215230 Fax: +223 2 218301 E-mail: dupesa@ikaso.net Matforce Mali 166, Kalabancoura ACI Route de l’Aéroport Bamako-Malidakar, BPE 108 Tel: +223 20795110/20215667 E-mail: matforce@ matforce.com

Mauritania BET-GP BP 40248, F Nord 263/265 Nouakchott Tel: +222 5253186/5291302 Fax: +222 5253460 E-mail: bet-gp@mauritel.mr Sodeq SA B.P. 40250, Nouakchott Mauritania Tel.: +222 5 254730 Fax: +222 5 250632 E-mail: sodeq.sa@ gmail.com Somacogir

Mauritius Chemical & Technical Suppliers (I.O.) Ltd. 1-10 Ste. Marie Rd., Riche Terre Pamplemousse District Tel: +230 2171000 Fax: +230 2171005 E-mail: chemtechw@intnet.mu Mecom (Mechanisation Co.) Ltd. Grand River North West Belle Village, Royal Road Port Louis Tel: +230 2084873 Fax: +230 2084876 Web: www.mecom.mu E-mail: mecom@intnet.mu

Morocco Batifix SARL 25 Rue Mohamed Ben Ahmed Casablanca, 20300 Tel: +212 522 243507 Web: www.batifix.ma HIB Agricole SA 18 BD Mohamed V, Kenitra E-mail: hibagri@menara.ma Le Monde du Jardin Quartier Des Hopitaux Casablanca Tel: +212 22 861693 E-mail: mondejardin@yahoo.fr MTPM Equipement 33 Rue Provins Quartier Belvedere Casablanca Tel: +212 522 442233 Fax: +212 522 442231 E-mail: info@mtpm.co.uk Sehi 47, Rue Planquette Belvedere Casablanca Tel: +212 660402654 Web: www.sehi.ma E-mail: sehi.gt@menara.ma

Societe de Realisations Mecaniques Route d’el Jadida, BP 23593 Casa Lissasfa Tel: +212 22 618674 Fax: +212 22 621588 E-mail: mohammed.derouich@ premium.net.ma Sofa SA 30, Bd. Khalid Ibnou Ovalid Ain Sebaa, Casablanca, 20250 Tel: +212 522 340083 Fax: +212 522 340119 Web: www.sofamaroc.com E-mail: achat@sofamaroc.com Sonacom 14 Bd Ba Hmad MA-Casablanca, Morocco Tel.: +212 5 22249700 Fax: +212 5 22245776 E-mail: sonacom1@ menara.ma

Mozambique ABC Trading Lda Total Av Josina Machel 894, Maputo Tel: +258 21 309279 E-mail: motoserras@ teledata.mz Macquip Lda. Estrada Nacional N˚6 Bairro de Manga, Beira Tel: +258 23 354424 Fax: +258 23 354425 E-mail: altad@ macquipmoz.com Tecnel Service Lda. Av. Das Industrias, 760 - C.P. 99 Machava, Maputo Tel: +258 82 3005350 E-mail: johan.akesson@ tecnel.co.mz

Namibia Cymot (Pty) Ltd. 15 Newcastle Street North Industrial Area Windhoek Tel: +264 61 2956000 E-mail: wbraun@cymot.com Namib Diesel CC PO Box 2449 Tel: +264 64 203971 Fax: +264 64 203255 E-mail: frankb@ namibdiesel.com.na Walfish Electric 109 Hage Geingob Street Walvis Bay Tel: +264 64 205891 Fax: +264 64 205007 Web: www.walfishelectric.com E-mail: sales@walfishelectric.com

Niger Sapex Energie BP 11584, Niamey Tel: +227 90905858 E-mail: olivier.merenne@ sapex.com

Nigeria A1 Multi Services Limited PO Box 80227 32, Olorunfunmi Street Lafiaji, Lagos, 101223 Tel.: +234 1 7216721 Fax: +234 1 450588 Web: www.a1ip.com E-mail: ip@a1ip.com

Aggreko Projects Limited 4 MacPherson Avenue, Ikoyi Lagos Tel: +234 1 4612988 Fax: +234 1 4612989 Web: www.aggreko.com E-mail: richard.goulden@ aggreko.ae Bhojsons PLC 29 C Kofo Abayomi Street Victoria Island, Lagos Tel: +234 1 2618322 E-mail: pra1234@yahoo.com Broadcrown (West Africa) Ltd. Plot 4/6 Kudirat Abiola Way Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos Tel: +234 1 7617107 Web: www.broadcrownwest africa.com E-mail: info@ broadcrown.com.ng C. Woermann (Nigeria) Limited PO Box 318 6 Badejo Kalesanwo Street Matori Industrial Estate, Lagos Tel: +234 1 7736498 Web: www.woermannnigeria.com E-mail: info@woermannnigeria.com Caltec Ltd. 88, Port Harcourt Rd, Fegge Onitsha Tel: +234 803 8337433 Web: www.calteclimited.com E-mail: caltec@ calteclimited.com Chehab Nigeria Limited 7B Kudirat Abiola Road, Ikeja Lagos Tel: +234 1 7758558 E-mail: chehabpr@chehabng.com Chizen Machine Tools F 345 Alaba International Market Lagos Tel: +234 802 906263 E-mail: chizenmachine2@ gmail.com Daid Nigeria Ltd. Plot 2, Block J, Limca Way Isolo Industrial Estate, Lagos Tel: +234 1 4528763 Fax: +234 1 4528762 Web: www.daidgroup.net E-mail: daidengineering@ yahoo.com Ghaddar Machinery and Company 37 Warehouse Road, Apepe Lagos Tel: +234 7068 909333 Fax: +234 1 2126629 E-mail: drmghaddar@ hotmail.com Hortico Works Nig. Ltd. Hortico House, Floral Acre Ipaja, Lagos Tel: +234 1 7740517 E-mail: hortico2000@ yahoo.com Jubaili Bros Engineering Ltd. Ikeja, Plot 2, Ikosi Road Oregun Industrial Way Tel: +234 1 2710955/9 Fax: +234 1 4977784/5 Web: www.JubailiBros.com E-mail: jb.ikeja@ jubailibros.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Mantrac Nigeria Ltd. 2 Billingsway (Off secretariat Road) Oregun Industrial estate Ikeja Lagos, 21480 Tel: +234 1 2716300 Web: www.mantracnigeria.com E-mail: HAlkareemy@ mantracnigeria.com Omega Power Systems Ltd. Plot No. 88 Ajose Adeogun Street Victoria Island, Lagos Tel: +234 1 2623430/1 Fax: +234 1 2703034 Pramac Engine Nigeria RT Briscoe Plot 410 Cadastral Zone Airport Junction, Abuja Tel: +234 9 5242195 Web: www.rtbriscoe.com Rubby Instruments Ltd. 52 Int. Airport Road Opp. Ibis Royale Hotel Mafoluku, Lagos Tel: +234 1 8542646 Web: www.rubbyinstruments.com E-mail: pes@ rubbyinstruments.com Sakr Power Generation Nigeria Ltd. Plot 15, Akin Adesola Avenue Victoria Island, Lagos Tel: +234 70 39438888 Fax: +234 1 2705551 Web: www.sakr.com E-mail: nigeria@sakr.com SCOA Nigeria Plc 157, Apapa-Oshodi Express Way, Isolo, Lagos Tel: +234 803 4027262 E-mail: scoatrac@scoaplc.com SDMO Nigeria Ltd. Lagos Tel: +234 80 56666444 Stag Engineering PO Box 353, Lagos Tel: +234 1 7742300 Fax: +234 1 7738187 Web: www.stagengineering.com E-mail: stagengineering@ gmail.com Stag Engineering PO Box 353, Lagos Tel: +234 1 7742300 Fax: +234 1 7738187 Web: www.stagengineering.com E-mail: stagengineering@ gmail.com

Reunion Sorequip SA Rue Frédéric Jackson Ile De la Reunion Zone Industrielle No. 1 Le Port, 97420 Tel: +262 424390 Fax: +262 431302 E-mail: sorequip@guetali.fr

Rwanda Balton Rwanda SARL 21 Avenue de la Paix, Kigali Tel: +250 788308826 Fax: +250 78570073 E-mail: bob@balton.co.rw

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Senegal MATFORCE Compagnie Sahélienne d’entreprises 10 avenue Faidherbe BP 397 Dakar Tel: +221 338399500 E-mail: matforce@ matforce.com Matforce 10 Ave Faidherbe, Dakar Tel: +221 77 4456377 Web: www.matforce.com E-mail: sambadoune@ matforce.sn MATFORCE- Companie d'Applications Mécaniques 10, Avenue Faidherbe, Dakar BP 397 Tel.: +221 33 8399500 Fax: +221 33 8399550 E-mail: matforce@ matforce.com Pramac Afrique

Sierra Leone CEMMATS Group PO Box 318 2nd Floor, Delco House 12 Lightfoot-Boston Street Freetown Tel: +232 22 228702 Fax: +232 22 229848 E-mail: cemmats@sierratel.sl Esscon Services Ltd. 26 Steward Street, Freetown Tel: +232 76 613907 E-mail: esscon_sl@yahoo.co.uk Mantrac Sierra Leone Ltd. 6-8 Blackhall Road, Freetown Sierra Leone Tel: +232 30 223317 Web: www.mantrac-sl.com E-mail: YBockarie@ mantrac-sl.com

South Africa Agaricus Trading PO Box 1535, Linkhills Kwa-Zulu Natal, 3652 Tel: +27 31 7633222 Fax: +27 31 7633041 Web: www.agaricus.co.za E-mail: info@agaricus.co.za Aggreko Energy Rental SA (Pty) Ltd. Poplar Place Unit 2 16B Axle Drive Clayville, Olifantsfontein Gauteng, 1666 Tel: +27 11 3578900 Fax: +27 11 3166371 Web: www.aggreko.co.za E-mail: rentals@aggreko.co.za Agrinet Ltd. Sterlingweg, Centurion, 0046 Tel: +27 12 6572104 Web: www.agrinet.co.za E-mail: yanmar@agrinet.co.za vishenm@agrinet.co.za

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Broadcrown SA (Pty) Limited Unit 1, Atom Park Neutron Street, Stikland Cape Town, 7530 Tel: +27 21 9463463 Fax: +27 21 9463953 Web: www.broadcrownsouth africa.com E-mail: info@broadcrown.co.za Claric 2709 9 Linksfield Road, Suite 50 Private Bag 10016 Johannesburg Tel: +27 73 2427000 E-mail: glen@claric2709.com Fox Power Systems Africa 29 Leatherback Richardsbay KZN-Natal, 3900 Tel: +27 760 858830 Fax: +27 866 109576 E-mail: foxpower@zwn.co.za Gorman-Rupp Africa PO Box 25086 East Rand, 1462 Tel: +27 11 3973536 Fax: +27 11 3973512 E-mail: mtfick@pumptron.co.za Hatz Diesel (S.A.) Pty. Ltd. 9 Jersey Drive Longmeadow East Business Estate, Edenvale Tel.: +27 11 5740900 Fax: +27 11 5740939 Web: www.hatz.co.za E-mail: info@hatz.co.za Kirloskar Engines South Africa (Pty) Limited PO Box 35168 Los Angeles Road Johannesburg Tel: +27 11 4933330 Fax: +27 11 4933336 E-mail: dieselelec@icon.co.za Kirsons Trading (SA) (Pty) Limited Unit B1, The Stables Business Cnr of 3rd Road & 2nd Avenue Limbro Park, Modderfontein PO Box 652492, Johannesburg 2065 Tel: +27 11 5536900 Fax: +27 11 6664745 E-mail: kirsons@kirloskar.co.za Man Diesel & Turbo South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (Gardenview) PostNet Suite 233 Private Bag X19, Gardenview 2047 Tel: +27 11 8420701 Fax: +27 11 8420723 Man Diesel & Turbo South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (Cape Town) Unit 1 Table Bay Industrial Park Milner St, Paarden Eiland Cape Town, 7405 Tel: +27 21 5143360 Fax: +27 21 5100174 E-mail: primeserv.southafrica@ mandieselturbo.com Man Diesel & Turbo South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (Durban) Unit 2 Mone-JePaul 26 Aleofield Crescent Springfield Park, Durban, 4051 Tel: +27 31 5798040 Fax: +27 31 5791102 E-mail: primeserv.southafrica@ mandieselturbo.com

Marelli Electrical Machines Unit 4 - 55 Activia Road Activia Park, Elandsfontein Gauteng, 1406 Tel: +27 11 8225566 Fax: +27 11 8288089 Web: www.marellimotori.com E-mail: sales@ marellimotori.com New Way Motor & Diesel Engineering Ltd. 30-38 Jacoba Street Alberton North, Guateng, 1449 Tel: +27 11 9024095 Fax: +27 11 9025233 Web: www.newway.co.za E-mail: jfreed@newway.co.za Peninsula Power Products Invicta HSE Paarden Island Cape Town, 7420 Tel: +27 21 5115061 Fax: +27 21 5115441 Web: www.penpower.co.za E-mail: alistair@ penpower.co.za penpower@mweb.co.za SDMO South Africa PO Box 5102, 1715 Tel: +27 83 2335561 Suden Procurement CC Unit 13 Jan Smuts Office Park Johannesburg Tel: +27 11 3977373 Fax: +27 11 3977404 Web: www.absolutepowerafrica.co.za E-mail: dvb@tiscali.co.za Volvo Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. 1400 Witfield Tel: +27 11 8425034 Fax: +27 11 8739845 Web: www.volvopenta.com Wirtgen South Africa PO Box 8820, 1613 Edenglen CNR Simba & Buwbes Streets Tel: +27 11 4521838 Fax: +27 11 4524886 Web: www.wirtgen.co.za E-mail: heinrich@wirtgen.co.za Zest Energy (Pty) 21 Galaxy Ave Linbro Business Park Johannesburg, 2146 Tel: +27 82 5783740 E-mail: coenraadV@ zestenergy.co.za

Sudan Al Bahar International Co. Ltd. Juba Tel: +249 122 149887 CTC Group CTC Group Building Zubeir Pasha Street PO Box 980, Khartoum, 1111 Tel: +249 1 87144132 Fax: +249 1 83787638 E-mail: yahya.gasim@ ctcgroupltd.com Diesel Heavy Equipment Co. Ltd. Africa Street Almarat Khartoum Tel: +249 183 462095 Fax: +249 183 462094 Web: www.diesel.sd E-mail: sales@diesel.sd

Ibrahim Abu Hassanein & Co. PO Box 180 Intersection of Horria Street with Gam’s Street, Khartoum Tel: +249 183 782389 Fax: +249 183 780754 E-mail: info@abuhassasein.com Neilan International Co. Ltd. PO Box 2653, Khartoum Tel: +249 183 774308/780122 Fax: +249 183 773656 E-mail: neilaninter@gmail.com neilaninter@hotmail.com Ryce Southern Sudan Ltd. PO Box 483, Yei Road, Juba South Sudan Tel: +211 95 5457017 E-mail: selvaraj@ryce.co.ke Sakr Power Generation Sudan Al Sitteen Road Tel: +249 92 9900066 Web: www.sakr.com E-mail: sudan@sakr.com

Tanzania Balton Tanzania Ltd. 23 Coco Cola Road Dar-Es-Salaam Tel: +255 65 8320925 Fax: +255 22 2775989 E-mail: edan@baltontz.com Car & General Trading Ltd. Maktaba Street, Dar Es Salaam Tel: +255 22 2113016 E-mail: venkatesh@cargen.co.tz ETC Agro Tractors & Implements Ltd. PO Box 10295 Plot No. 5, Opp Shoprite Nyerere Road Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 68 4222484 Web: www.exporttradinggroup.com E-mail: cm.tanzania@etcagro.com Incar Tanzania Ltd. PO Box 20479, Dar Es Salaam Tel: +255 222 8616668/9 Fax: +255 222 863876 E-mail: gm@incartz.com Intermech Engineering Limited 81, Kihonda Industrial Estate Morogoro, Dar Es Salaam E-mail: pchisawillo@ intermech.biz Mantrac Tanzania Ltd. P.O.Box 9262 Plot 4A, Nyerere Road Dar es salaam Tel: +255 22 5515200 Web: www.mantractanzania.com E-mail: jserre@ mantractanzania.com

Togo SDMO West Africa Lome Tel: +228 9 2229490

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Tunisia Le Moteur Diesel 1, Avenue de Paris Megrine / Tunis Tel: +216 98311389 Web: www.abou-youssef.com E-mail: ayoussef@abouyoussef.com SAM 48 Avenue Kheireddine Pacha Tunis, 1000 Tel: +216 7190 1340 Fax: +216 7190 5561 Web: www.sam.com.tn E-mail: sam.com@planet.tn S.I.A Ben Djemaa & Cie 28, Rue de Turquie Tunis, 1001 Tel.: +216 71 242566 Fax: +216 71 351215 E-mail: bendjemaa@ topnet.tn SIGMA Industrie 04 - Angles des rues Saleheddine Ayoubi et Mohamed Saleheddine Tunis, 1002 Tel: +216 70 728708 Fax: +216 70 728714 E-mail: lobna.ameydi@ sigmaindustrie.com.tn

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Societe La Tunisie Industrielle 59, Avenue Farhat Hached Tunis, 1001 Tel: +216 71 337416/338826 Fax: +216 71 350436 Web: www.sti-tunisia.com E-mail: info.sti@gnet.tn TGE Groupes Electrogenes 8, Rue des oranges La Soukra, Ariana, 2036 Tel: +216 71 759503 Fax: +216 71 759504 E-mail: tge.hajlaoui@planet.tn

Uganda Balton (U) Ltd. PO Box 852, Kampala Tel: +256 31 2502300 Fax: +256 31 2502301 E-mail: menachem@ balton.co.ug Car & General (Uganda) Ltd. Plot No. 81, Entebbe, Kampala Tel: +256 41 234560 E-mail: dominic.mathew@ cargen.com ETC Agro Tractors & Implements Ltd. (Uganda) Plot No 1367, Block 236 Jinja Road Opp Shire Fuel Station Kampala Tel: +256 78 4203905 Web: www.exporttradinggroup.com E-mail: madaka.madhukumarrao@ etcagro.com

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Farm Engineering Industrial Ltd. Plot 127-13 6th Street Industrial Area Kampala Tel: +256 41 4340640 E-mail: stores@feilug.com tarne@feilug.com Mantrac Uganda Ltd. PO Box 7126 Industrial Area 7th street Plot 17/41, Kampala Tel: +256 759 403076 Web: www.mantracuganda.com E-mail: Arajab@ mantracuganda.com Terrain Plant Limited Plot 4786-8 Tank Hill Road Muyenga, Kampala Tel: +256 41 4266749 Fax: +256 31 2260087 E-mail: steve@terrainplant.com

Zambia Amiran Ltd. Plot 9362, Next to Apllo Enterprises Lusaka Tel: +260 1 286991 Fax: +260 1 286994 E-mail: yosi@ amiranzambia.com

Concept Globe Limited 32 Bwinjimfumu Road Lusaka Tel: +260 967 671675 E-mail: eric@conceptglobe.com E.C. Mining Ltd. PO Box 22165 Natwange Road Kitwe Tel: +260 212 210642 Fax: +260 212 210645 Web: www.ecmining.com E-mail: andrew@ecmining.com Saro Agro PO Box 35168, Los Angeles Road Lusaka Tel: +260 1 287472 E-mail: ashok@saroagri.co.zm Sawpower Co. Ltd. Unit 3, Plot 133, Mwayi Rd. Cnr. Chandwe Musonda Rd. Villa Elizabetha, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 233534 E-mail: sales.sawpower@gmail.com

Powerspeed Electrical PO Box 942 Graniteside Kelvin Road North, Harare Tel: +263 4 771097/8/9 Fax: +263 4 750440 Web: www.powerspeed.co.zw E-mail: wegzim@ powerspeed.co.zw R & S Diesel Pro Services Pvt. Ltd. PO Box 2423, Harare Tel: +263 4 485543/4 Fax: +263 4 485621 E-mail: alanw@randsdiesel.co.zw Sawpower Blades Stand 18423 Mukuvusi Ind Park Msasa Harare Tel: +263 4 486892 E-mail: ralphs@sawpower.com

Zimbabwe Desthold Pvt. Ltd. 18903 Carlton Street Graniteside Harare Tel: +263 773 777756 E-mail: desthold@yahoo.com

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bauma CONSTRUCTION

Munich draws in the bauma crowds again This year’s global construction trade fair in Germany looks certain to be the biggest ever - once again, it’s bauma that heads the list of must-attend events

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illed as the largest trade fair for the building industry anywhere in the world, bauma 2013 will be open for business in Munich (southern Germany) from 15-21 April (09.30-18.30 most days).

More than 3300 individual exhibitors are confidently expected at this year’s edition; as many from Africa will remember the previous event was disrupted but far from spoiled by unprecedented Europe-wide air transport difficulties. bauma is universally recognised everywhere as the key focus for international construction equipment and building materials/techniques businesses of all sizes. It is always an essential venue for gathering information about specifications, prices and supply arrangements – as well as establishing contacts with state officials and business peers from every single corner of the busy world of construction. Sub-Saharan Africa is widely recognised this year as being the world’s fastest-growing region.

The quality of industry and international aspirations The 30th International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles & Construction Equipment is a regular three-yearly event. Organised by Messe Muenchen International in association with the appropriate group within VDMA (the German Association of Machinery Manufacturers) and the Committee for European Construction Equipment, this is a mustattend event for all managers and officials associated with purchasing equipment for the construction and mining industries. “Must attend” for both suppliers and buyers, that is. No manufacturer with international aspirations can ever afford to miss a single bauma event.

The president of major German equipment builder BOMAG said of

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the previous edition, held in 2010, “For us, bauma is the most important international construction machinery trade fair. Despite the difficulties [most European air space was closed for the key period of the event due to volcanic activity in that year] we are satisfied with the show. The quality of business conversations was very good, the stand was well frequented and we have been able to conclude good deals and prepare for more interesting projects and contacts.”

The CEO of Besser Co (USA) added, “bauma has again lived up to its reputation … the 2010 trade fair provided an excellent venue to showcase our concrete products production systems to professionals from around the world.”

All types of technology on show “Where building and construction experts from all over the world can inform themselves about state-of-the-art technology” is how the organisers put it. MMI also run complementary events in China, India and other countries, now including South Africa. The first bauma Africa takes place in Johannesburg from 18-21 September this year (full details at www.bauma-africa.com or e-mail info@mmisouthafrica.co.za; tel +27 11 476 8093).

The product range on show in Munich - both indoor and out - is always simply vast; put simply it divides into equipment and materials for use on construction sites of all sizes and types; producers and purchasers of building materials from the most basic blocks and cements to high-tech polymer chemicals; and component and service suppliers. For fuller details see the official listing alongside. As usual, every year since 2004 there has been a special emphasis on equipment of all types associated with global mining, extraction and

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CONSTRUCTION

The Formwork Experts.

Buildexpo Kenya Don‘t miss to visit our booth Let us have the opportunity to introduce you to Doka‘s pathbreaking system formwork solutions at Buildexpo Kenya, Nairobi (4th-6th May) www.doka.com

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processing of raw materials. This is always a key focus of interest for visitors from sub-Saharan Africa.

The mining section alone featured more than 600 exhibitors from 31 different countries in 2010, and this year another dedicated bauma Forum on this subject (for many years a speciality of German engineering, of course) is being organised at the new trade fair site on the Bavarian city’s fringe.

Said MMI of the previous edition: “There is no doubt that the mining sector at bauma benefited from the massively global character of bauma itself – and enjoyed being part of the strong demand worldwide in the construction and mining industries.”

Target groups of international visitors expected this year include manufacturers, suppliers and service providers from the construction and building materials industries everywhere, and purchasing decision-makers of all types. Representation of buyers from both sub-Saharan and North Africa is always high at this heartof-Europe event, and this year the highlighted featured country will be Indonesia, a huge resource-dependent construction market that resembles more than one energy-producing country in SSA in several very contemporary ways. ■ For more information about next month’s event visit the home page of www.bauma.de, e-mail info@bauma.de or use one of the wide range of new apps now downloadable on your smartphone at www.bauma.de/app/en

On show at bauma this year General equipment and services: ● Construction vehicles. ● Construction machines. ● Lifting appliances and conveyors. ● Construction equipment, tools and special systems. ● Equipment for handling, processing concrete, mortar on site. ● Formwork, scaffolding. ● Site installations.

Equipment for mining, processing of raw materials: ● Mining, extraction machinery. ● Raw materials handling. ● Mineral processing equipment.

Machinery for production of building materials: ● Manufacture of cement, lime and gypsum compounds. ● Machinery, systems for producing concrete, concrete products, pre-fabricated components. ● Machinery, plant for producing asphalt. ● Machinery, plant for producing pre-mixed dry mortar, plaster, screed and building supply-store products. ● Machinery, plant for producing lime sandstone, building products using power-plant residues (fly ash, etc). ● Machinery, systems for producing gypsum, gypsum plasterboard ● Building materials handling, packaging (in plant).

Component, service suppliers: ● Transmission engineering, fluid technology, power generation units. ● Accessories and replaceable wearing parts. ● Services generally. ● Test, measurement, process control engineering. ● Communication, electronic navigation. ● Workplace safety, training.

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bauma CONSTRUCTION Companies at bauma present on a platform for innovations

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mprovements in cost-efficiency, noise control, environmental design and ergonomics - the construction industry is facing demands on many fronts. Construction machinery manufacturers are responding to these challenges and presenting innovations at bauma 2013, including: Vibration-reduced pick hammer: Atlas Copco has brought out what the company is describing as the lightest vibration-reduced pick hammer on the market, weighing in at just 9.5kg.

Ergonomically designed Walking Mobile Excavator: Kaiser AGs new Walking Mobile Excavator is designed for use in inaccessible terrain, a situation in which the driver often spends more time in the cab than at other construction sites.

Noise-reduced piling technology: ABI is presenting a new adjustable vibrator for its telescopic leaders, fitted with a combi clamp assembly for double-Z and U-profiles and tubular piles.

Drive system for narrower trenches: Vegetation, soil and ground water all benefit from a new semi-trenchless method for installing pipelines from Herrenknecht AG. Telematics solutions to improve cost-efficiency: Wheel loader manufacturer Kramer Allrad and the sales and service company Zeppelin are offering satellite-supported location systems that deliver real-time data on the construction machines.

Improving fuel efficiency Energy-efficiency and fuel-saving are two of the main trends that will be in the spotlight at bauma 2013.

New solutions, which will be presented in almost all the segments at this event, include: New engines: JCB is presenting its Ecomax engines, which meet the rigorous emissions standards Stage IIB and Tier 4 Interim, without the need for diesel particle filters or emissions after-treatment.

Hybrid excavators: Caterpillar is unveiling its new Cat hybrid excavator 336E H for the first time, which captures kinetic energy when braking in accumulators, to be re-used during swing acceleration.

Hybrid crawler cranes: Liebherr is presenting a hybrid solution for heavy duty applications – the HS 8300 HD Duty Cycle Crawler Crane, which is fitted with a powerful and environmentally-friendly hybrid drive on a hydraulic basis. www.africanreview.com

Productivity and fuel consumption: Doosan Construction Equipment has brought out two new heavy-duty excavators in the 50-tonne class, both of which meet the Stage IIIB emissions standard: the DX490LC3 model, with an operating weight of 49 tonnes, and the DX530LC-3, with 52 tonnes, delivering an increased ratio of productivity (excavated m3/h) to fuel consumption (l/h) in standard operating mode of nine per cent in both models, as compared to predecessor models.

Saving fuel with loaddependent control: Hamm AG is expanding its range of articulated tandem rollers with new models – HD+ 70i and HD+ 80i – fitted with engine technology that already meets the EU IV / Tier 4f standards that will come into force in 2014 - using two separately controlled ventilators cool the charge air, hydraulic oil and engine cooling fluid.

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bauma CONSTRUCTION

Why jib cranes can do the job

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mongst the key pieces of equipment at bauma - presented by exhibitors such as Liebherr -are jib cranes, which are used inside workshops, in warehouses, in industrial environments, and for military purposes. They comprise a tilted strut (the jib), supporting a fixed pulley block. Cables are wrapped multiple times around the pulley block and also around a block attached to the load. When the cable is pulled, the pulley system delivers a force to the load that is equal to the applied force multiplied by the number of lengths of cable passing between the two blocks, offering what is termed a ‘mechanical advantage’, increasing the ease and speed with which lifting can be done.

In a jib crane, a horizontal jib is fixed to an immovable structure or fixed point - for example, a pillar or a wall, or a fixed point on the crane body - to support a moveable lift.

The jib can also swing by in an arc corresponding to lateral movement, to lift goods to platforms of different heights. The pendulum-like end cable is attached to a rotatable jib - and, in many cases, multiple

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degrees of freedom are possible to enable variable load line lengths and jib lengths.

Motorising materials handling Jib cranes are industrial machines, used in the main for movement of materials in the construction of buildings, on assembly lines, in storage areas, and also in power plants. The design features of jib crane are highly standardised, as the market for such devices is saturated - but there exist many variations in design to suit differing operational and manufacturing specifications - accounting for modifications to crane structure to handle different challenges in terms of motion, weight and type of load, crane location, geometric factors, and environmental conditions.

In materials handling operations, where workers are required to manage large payloads, where extra forces must be applied by an operator, devices for lifting are provided with automatic or motorised power assists - power assisted jib cranes with advanced design to reduce operator tiredness and damage. ■

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CONSTRUCTION

bauma

The new Grundodrill 18 ACS, also known as the Black Mole

Flexible bore rig technology at bauma Recent technological advances have expanded the range and scope of boring technologies, as bauma shows

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oring technologies are increasingly innovative and varied, and the task of choosing the most economical innovation is becoming harder. Fortunately, there are manufacturers who offer a comprehensive range of technologies at affordable price points.

Tracto-Technik will present its bore technology spectrum and its latest products at bauma 2013. Since 1970, Tracto-Technik has showcased the Grundomat soil displacement hammers, which are mostly utilised for fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) telecommunications connections.

The next generation The company will this year showcase the seventh Grundomat N generation, which offers a new crowned head. According to Tracto-Technik, the head shape guarantees a high penetration force and target precision in stony soils. A further improvement to this machine is the triplegear control stud. This was designed to react better in alternating soils and can be switched between two forward gears with different striking frequencies.

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Characteristic for the new soil displacement hammer – the new crowned head, which strikes through a pilot bore, destroys obstacles, conveys the soil and displaces it with the casing

The Grundodrill 18 ACS, also known as the Black Mole, was first introduced to potential customers last year and will once again be promoted at this year’s show. The flexible bore rig is equipped with twin tube drill rods for rock drilling up to 20 inches in diameter and 300 metres in bore length, or with the twin-drive drill rods for regular bores with drilling fluid up to 600mm in diameter and

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400 metres in bore lengths. The bore length record for rock drilling is currently 270 metres.

Other products set to be showcased include the Grundopit K Keyhole technology, intended for new installations with a soil displacement hammer or with a Grundopit K steerable mini-bore rig along with the Grundotugger cable-pulling device.

To complete the previous Grundoburst range, a new Grundoburst type with 1,900 kN pulling force has been added for new pipe installations up to outside diameter (OD) 900.

This closes the gap between the 1,250 G and the 2,500 G sizes and has already been successful at several jobsites during its practical test phase, Tracto-Technik said.

The new geothermal energy bore rig Geodrill 8R is the successor of the Geodrill 4R and the prototype will be on show at this year’s BAUMA. The rig is now swivable from 30° to 95° and therefore not only applicable for slanted bores, but also for vertical bores.

Furthermore, the Geodrill 8R fulfils further tasks in well-building, foundation work and anchoring work fields. The motor capacity is 55 kW and the torque has been increased from 2,500 nanometres (Nm) to 8,000 Nm. ■ www.africanreview.com

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Mixers

Mix and batch T

oday’s self-propelled concrete mixers have come a long way since the cobbled-together open-top machines – ‘transit mixers’, as the Americans called them, which comprised an American-built flatbed often being used as the basic vehicle - used to build SSA’s independence structures. Today’s purpose-built sleek yellow machines, as supplied by local distributors like Pan Mixers SA, have spill-free loading buckets and rotating drums independently powered by sophisticated hydraulics, often driven in turn by a reliable Perkins or Yanmar diesel, incorporate fourwheel drive with servo-assisted steering on the front axle - and often include a high-pressure power washer, too.

Building with purpose-built facilities These machines are designed to collect materials from a purpose-built central-mix batching plant – now widely found in Africa, but unheard of back in the 1960s – but can be securely loaded separately and mix en route when the need arises, as when working in an up-country location.

Old or new, the special advantage of one of today’s self-loading machines is that the materials arrive on site in ready-to-pour state, which means that load deliveries can be accurately scheduled to keep up with the workforce and their plant on the ground. Special qualities to look for, when purchasing any purpose-built self-loading cement

or concrete mixing system of the type widely shown at this year’s bauma exhibition, include: â—? Full mixing ability, both in transit and while waiting on arrival, to ensure maximum concrete strength. â—? Automatic closing mechanism to prevent loss of carefully-portioned cement, sand and aggregates. â—? Fully moveable in both on and–off-road conditions. â—? Built-in loading bucket. â—? Drum rotation by hydrostatic transmission. â—? Guaranteed stability under all conditions of loading. This often involves front mounting of a large-capacity water tank and an automatic warning system. â—? Digital mix-control displays, either in the cab or at the delivery chute, or both. â—? A clean comfortable cab with reversible seat. â—? High-capacity electrical and hydraulic systems matched to the output of the prime mover. â—? ‘Dump all round’ ability from the chute, typically up to 2,400 from the direction of travel. â—? Availability of a nationwide network of service workshops with 24/7 access to international spare parts supply. â—? A trade-in arrangement. â–

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Roadbuilding CONSTRUCTION

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rcelorMittal Liberia recently signed a US$40mn deal with the government of Liberia to build a 70km road between the towns of Ganta and Yekepa, close to the ArcelorMittal’s iron ore mine in Mount Tokadeh.

The agreement, signed with the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) in Monrovia, signified the official start of the construction process on the road which will significantly cut the journey time between the two towns and allow local farmers and businesses to more easily take their goods to the regional market in Ganta.

Speaking on behalf of ArcelorMittal Liberia, CEO Antonio Carlos said, "Today we are happy to make good on our promise to

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ArcelorMittal’s iron ore mine in Yekepa, Liberia

Lakshmi N Mittal, chairman and CEO of ArcelorMitta

the Liberian people; a promise that Mr Mittal, chairman and CEO of ArcelorMittal, made to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in 2011."

Local involvement Local company Longman Engineering Services carried out the highway design, which will be submitted to the MPW for approval, followed by the tendering process for bids from contractors.

The government of Liberia will also begin the resettlement of inhabitants located on the new highway route, based on World Bank international standards.

Construction is projected to start in November 2013 with completion of the black-top highway expected in 2015. ■

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CONSTRUCTION

Commerce

SA’s intelligent building procurement model C

orporate South Africa is seeing a move to a new engagement/procurement model around the role of IT and facilities in real estate developments, according to Bradley Hemphill, director of EES, an ISO 9000 professional engineering and management company.

“Our work with the financial services sector in particular indicates that provision for intelligent infrastructure is increasingly being made right from the word go during the design phases of the new headquarters of some of South Africa’s leading financial institutions,” says Hemphill.

EES is providing the consultancy for the intelligent infrastructure of the new corporate head-office of privately owned investment management firm, Allan Gray, a household

name in the South African financial services sector. The landowner and client in this project is the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town.

The development is called ‘No. 1 Silo’.

Building for an investment community The V&A is in the process of developing the building for the investment firm, who are consolidating their Cape Town facilities with the construction of this new 18,100 m² headoffice situated at the V&A Waterfront’s Silo Square. The No. 1 Silo project is scheduled for completion in July this year. This location is centrally situated between Cape Town city and the main business hub of the Waterfront.

EES also recently project-managed the rollout of intelligent infrastructure for Alexander Forbes’ newly built head-office in Sandton,

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Gauteng, consulting to the Alexander Forbes Group Information Technology (AFGIT) division. A design objective from the outset was for this building to achieve a four-star Green Star rating, which it was awarded in September last year. ■

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Used Equipment CONSTRUCTION

Competitive advantage with local businesses Caterpillar’s ‘Certified Used’ programme offers a leading edge in terms of guarantees of reliability and quality

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ndustry experts estimate the annual worldwide opportunity for used construction equipment to be about US$50bn. This is big business for established enterprises such as Caterpillar, Used Equipment is a key element in the range of solutions offered by Cat dealers throughout the world, to help customers achieve growth at the lowest cost. Used equipment can be the right solution in terms of affordability, machine application or utilisation. With its lower acquisition cost, Cat used equipment is made accessible to a large base of customers who appreciates the products reliability.

Types of equipment for the used plant market African customers appreciate the durability of Cat products and thus Cat used equipment is widely traded in this region. These machines tend to originate from Europe, the USA and Japan. In some cases, used machines are also preferred to new equipment because the local expertise for the operation and maintenance of new-generation machines is not widely available in this part of the world.

However, the used equipment market in this region is not limited to older equipment and there is definitely a demand for younger, quality machines and this is why Caterpillar together with its local dealers have developed the Cat Certified Used program that provides a product warranty on machines with less than 10 years and less than 10,000 working hours.

Advantages when acquiring used machine The main benefit of purchasing Cat used machines is the lower acquisition cost. Many customers do value the Cat brand but cannot always afford to buy new products: through the Cat dealer used equipment offering, they can experience Cat products and benefit from their performance and durability. In some cases, the planned usage of the equipment does not require the acquisition of a new product (limited number of hours per day or limited number of days per year) and the used equipment solution does offer the best return on investment.

Purchasing used equipment can be a time consuming and risky business. Caterpillar provides a centralised and reliable source of information for finding Cat used machines and engines from Cat dealers at www.catused.com.

The main concern when buying a used machine is reliability. With the ‘Cat Certified Used’ programme, the customer gets peace of mind when buying used equipment that is inspected, guaranteed and ready for work. Any machine sold under this has been refurbished with genuine Cat parts and will benefit from a Caterpillar warranty. In addition, customers can access the same solutions as buyers of new equipment: financial packages, customer support agreements and condition monitoring packs. www.africanreview.com

The Cat dealers in Africa have a competitive advantage when it comes to selling Cat used equipment: they know everything about the Cat products in terms of usage and maintenance, they can source quality machines from the Cat worldwide network and they can offer a wide range of solutions to the customers buying used equipment such as operator training to get the best out of the machine, product warranty, genuine Cat parts, maintenance, technology solutions, financing, etc.

When buying used equipment from the local Cat dealer, the customer will benefit from the dealer expertise in terms of machine application, operator training and preventive maintenance. The dealer appreciates how important selection of the equipment is in the used equipment business. So, Cat dealers have trained technicians with the expertise to correctly inspect used machinery.

And sophisticated preventative maintenance tools, such as oil and coolant analysis, provide recommendations to avoid costly internal future failures that may not be visible at first sight. Moreover, since all Cat dealers are connected through the worldwide dealership network, it is possible for them to access the machine service and repair history for complete transparency.

All those steps help ensure the customer knows what he gets.

Preparing the plant When the machine is eligible for the ‘Cat Certified Used’ programme, the preparation standards set by Caterpillar require the machine to be in excellent working condition. This is the reason why the Cat used machines can be sold with a warranty similar to what is offered on new equipment. These standards require that a Cat Certified Used machine look like a new machine as much as possible: the exterior and interior of the machine is deeply cleaned, it can be repainted and some components such as tyres and undercarriage can be replaced if they are too worn. ■ African Review of Business and Technology - April 2013

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EQUIPMENT

Construction Specialists in roof tiles T

HE WELL-KNOWN bauma exhibition in Munich, Germany, is once again being held in the third week of April 2013. This, the largest exhibition in the world for building materials related machinery, is held every three years and is truly international. Jessop & Associates (Pty) Ltd, a South African-based equipment manufacturer, will be exhibiting its flagship concrete roof tile extrusion machine - the PROTILE P90HD. In this highly specialised field, various tile extruder models from the PROTILE range have been on show at these exhibitions since the company first exhibited in 1989, competing with the best anywhere in the world.

The PROTILE P90HD concrete roof tile extrusion machine on display is capable of

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extruding 120 tiles per minute (that’s two tiles per second!) making it possible to manufacture more than 55,000 tiles per shift if combined with the PROTILE Automatic Tile Racking and De-racking System. The first of this system is currently being manufactured, and is a long overdue addition to the top end output range of PROTILE equipment.

Experienced specialists in supply Due to labour unrest and substantial increases in labour costs in the past few years, Jessop & Associates has recently experienced an unusually high number of enquiries for fully automatic tile plants. Whereas the slightly slower P70HD extruder can be operated without the automatic racking system, rather using a direct labour compliment of around 18 people, the P90HD production system can

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be operated with only five people. Jessop & Associates is the only company worldwide offering specialised tile production training seminars and workshops, both nationally and internationally, thus contributing to maintaining a high level of integrity in the concrete roof tile as a sound product which can be used in both the low cost and upper end roofing markets.

During the course of the year, Jessop & Associates will be launching its new Eco-Tile Extruder, which has been developed for economical tile production in the expanding low cost housing markets throughout Africa. â– Jessop & Associates (Pty) Ltd Tel: + 27 16 421 2521 Fax: + 27 16 421 2539 Web: www.protile-equipment.com Email: info@protile.co.za

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MINING

Systems

Data support for enterprise deployment How laboratory information management systems are revolutionising modern mining

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s global companies continue to increase demand for mined-ore based commodities such as zinc, lead, aluminium, silver and copper, the mining industry faces a wealth of new opportunities and the pressures that come with them.

Combined with a growing economic and political climate for investment in remote parts of the world, the global need for raw manufacturing materials has driven the mining industry to excavate areas that were previously inaccessible to large-scale development. With mining already a high-risk endeavour that demands the measurement of human and environmental exposure to toxins and contaminants, it is essential that modern mining operations are equipped with the tools to help them manage and monitor their internal and external processes effectively.

In order to assure the quality/certification of products, optimise the efficiency and throughput of continuous processes and comply with industry, international or governmental product and safety standards, the modern mine must control its processes with rigorous testing and real-time monitoring.

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) are key components in the dayto-day management of a modern mine, not only to provide increased productivity, but also to help operations comply with the myriad of regulatory requirements related to everything from documentation and instrument calibration to environmental monitoring.

Regulatory environment There are several critical areas of compliance for any mining operation, including security, instrumentation calibration, maintenance of electronic records, traceability of procedures and personnel, environmental and equipment monitoring. The ability of laboratory managers to have control of this vital information is an important aspect of the mining operation and ensures production can

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The global need for raw manufacturing materials has driven the mining industry to excavate areas that were previously inaccessible to large-scale development

continue uninterrupted by personnel changes or equipment that falls out of calibration.

Most modern mines are governed by local and international regulatory requirements.

Common to all large process industries is Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). It requires companies to conform to a number of external regulatory disciplines, including ISO 9000, which establishes a standard for the quality process in any manufacturing or laboratory environment. Additional releases of ISO standards, which also fall under GLP guidelines, relate to environmental monitoring (ISO 14000), and ISO 17025 regulates testing and calibration laboratories, which directly affects any major mining operation. Being able to electronically manage the data produced in a mine’s

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laboratory, in addition to managing the ongoing recalibration processes for key instrumentation, will greatly improve the functionality of the lab and provide lab managers with the validated documentation necessary for compliance with any local or governmental regulations, as well as ISO and GLP requirements.

How the LIMS manages data Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) offer a centralised data-management system to electronically access and share data generated by the laboratory’s instrumentation, enabling more efficient and productive management of the lab and its personnel.

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information and preparing reports related to product quality, production output and environmental analysis. Time spent preparing these manual reports, added to the unavoidable human error factor in manual work, can render the laboratory too slow to alter processes or respond to compliance issues stemming from out-ofcalibration instruments or equipment. A LIMS can offer time and cost savings and help laboratory managers increase productivity, thereby contributing to the overall financial position of the mine.

A LIMS installed in a modern mining operation will support the automated reports and information analysis used in productionmanagement decision-making for process and product quality.

Modern LIMS support existing enterprise Quality Control systems, such as SAP or Oracle, and can interface to other ERPs (enterprise resource-planning systems) across the organisation, as appropriate, such as MES (manufacturing execution systems) and PIMS (process information-management systems).

Thermo Fisher Scientific has worked with leading mining companies, implementing enterprise-wide deployments of its flagship Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS with the aim of reducing costs and increasing productivity, while ensuring optimum product quality and regulatory compliance.

Most modern mines are governed by local and international regulatory requirements

managers to obtain faster results, improved efficiencies, increased margins and certification of the end product. An

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automated information-management system can ensure documented and validated regulatory compliance with the many requirements imposed on the industry.

A LIMS can also provide the audit trail to assure those regulatory authorities that the company’s mining activities have no negative impact on the environment. Modern mining operations will realise these benefits and deliver increased value to their shareholders when they automate their laboratories with world-class LIMS. ■ Colin Thurston, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s director of Product Strategy, Process Industries.

Conclusion The future of mining depends on the industry’s capacity to maintain a balance between profitability and preservation of new, secluded environments. Human capital also needs to be protected, both on-site and in the surrounding communities, where measurement of human and environmental exposure must be monitored. This requires risk assessment at all stages to ensure any effects on the environment and people are always understood.

Laboratory Information Management Systems address these requirements, serving as a tool to manage mining data, which enables laboratory and mining operations

An automated information-management system can ensure corporate reporting and regulatory compliance

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EQUIPMENT

Mining Tower lights powered up for mines

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ambson’s Hire has purchased ten Allmand tower lights from Mayday Equipment to expand further its substantial offering to meet the growing needs of the mining industry.

“The tower lights are particularly popular because of the added value features they offer over and above such advantages as being fully compliant with all mine safety regulations and coming complete with locally manufactured four-wheeled trailers, thus facilitating logistics,” comments Lambson’s Hire CEO, Devin van Zyl. Powered by Caterpillar engines to ensure reliability, the Allmand tower light’s gullwing doors promote full access to all major service components. It boasts a four-point stabiliser system to provide improved stability in windy environments. Sensitive

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environments also enjoy protection from accidental spills or leaks thanks to the full fluid containment systems. These considerations alone make it a favoured choice on mines because of the need to comply with stringent health and safety regulations.

The flexible tubing encasing the tower cable eliminates tangling and stretching while protecting the mast wiring from cuts and abrasions. The hydraulically activated vertical tower itself provides intuitive lamp positioning so that fixtures can be adjusted accurately from the ground, remaining at the desired angle and direction as the tower is extended.

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Lambson’s Hire has added additional Allmand tower lights to further expand its substantial offering to meet the growing needs of the mining industry

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Murray & Roberts Cementation

PROFILE

Creating a presence in the coal sector M

URRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION’S acquisition of Concor in 2006 saw the mining contracting company inherit several underground coal mining projects and a fleet of flameproof coal mining plant. This robust entrée into the sector has been amplified by a succession of new coal projects, effectively positioning the company as a force with which to be reckoned in this industry.

Among the inherited projects were Anglo Coal contracts for a greenfields boxcut and decline at the Goedehoop Block 20; a six-metre presink for raiseboring and permanent fan bases at Greenside mine; a ventilation shaft 60 metres by six metres in diameter at Goedehoop Block 20, and three roadways through stone, splits, together with a coal run-around at Bank Colliery.

Coal shaft in preparation for main sink on one of Murray & Roberts Cementation's contracts

These projects were followed by another Anglo Coal contract to establish three roadways through stone, splits and a coal run-around at its Goedehoop Vlaklaagte Block A operation and later at Goedehoop Block 8, where Murray & Roberts Cementation built four roadways through stone splits and established a coal run-around. The company also successfully completed a decline development through burnt coal and sandstone at Total Coal South Africa’s Forzando coal mine in mid-2010.

BHP Billiton Energy Coal (BECSA) awarded Murray & Roberts Cementation a contract in November 2010 to provide 40 km of rebolting and special netting support

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over the main travelling and belt roadways, as well as mega seals to protect the underground workings from water ingress at its Khutala colliery.

In May 2011 Murray & Roberts Cementation landed one of its biggest coal projects to date - a contract worth in the region of R1bn (US$10,840mn), awarded by the RSV Enco-Goba Coal Joint Venture to provide a men-and-material shaft, a ventilation shaft, a decline and coal seam development on the No. 2 and No. 4 seams at Sasol Mining’s greenfields Impumelelo Mine Project. This contract is expected to be completed by November 2014.

In January 2012 the company was awarded a contract

by Continental Coal to develop two 400 metre declines at its Penumbra coal mine and its most recent coal contract was awarded by Anglo American Coal in July 2012 for the establishment of three roadways at Goedehoop Vlaklaagte Block 10.

Establishing business structures “We’re very proud to have grown our coal service offering from the mid-2000s to one today that encompasses most of the major coal players in South Africa,” Mike Wells, director of mine development at Murray & Roberts Cementation, says. “We’re becoming known in this industry for certain speciality services, such as the re-establishment of continuous miner sections on the other side of discontinuities. This is accomplished through conventional stonework with drill and blast techniques.

“Building on what was inherited from Concor in 2006, today we have an entire fleet of flameproof coal plant, including facedrill rigs, bolters, Aard LHDs, dump trucks, compressors, electrical switchgear, personnel transporters and tractor-trailers. Containerised workshops are part of this offering and all our mobile machinery is equipped with state-of-the-art Booyco collision avoidance systems.

“In terms of skills and experience, our coal team comprises a number of established coal mining crews, some of which were inherited from Concor and others that we have assembled subsequently by appointing coal men with dyed-in-the-wool skills. Safety is paramount to these teams and we have successfully completed numerous projects with zero LTI’s.”

Wells adds that coal customers benefit enormously from working with a coal team that is part of an organisation the size of Murray & Roberts Cementation, in terms of access to business structures, safety protocols, procurement procedures and IT systems.

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Mantrac

Mantrac brings Cat Financial Solutions to Nigeria Mantrac Nigeria is ready and willing to support growth in use of generators, construction machines, and material handling equipment

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antrac Nigeria Ltd in collaboration with Cat Financial and Stanbic IBTC Bank has brought to Nigeria the concept of supplier – backed finance scheme for equipment purchase, in line with the company’s tradition of partnering with its customers in various ways to help them succeed in their business. Seen as a very important development for the Nigerian economy, the scheme establishes another level of relationship with the company’s customers by offering them more flexible payment terms to meet their needs in this ever growing competitive market.

During an Open-Day hosted by Mantrac Nigeria to introduce the new scheme, the company acknowledged the importance of meeting customers needs with durable and reliable machines broad and unmatched product support and service. It noted that for some years, providing financial solutions has become an extremely important requirement for most of the customers, hence the need for this financial scheme which according to Mr Edmund Martin –

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Lawson, managing director, Mantrac Nigeria, will create the real benefit of very competitive packaged solutions, made possible by the close collaboration between Cat Financial, Stanbic IBTC Bank and Mantrac Nigeria.

Edmund Martin-Lawson, Managing Director of Mantrac Nigeria

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Creating competitive advantage Mantrac Nigeria Limited (formerly Tractor & Equipment) a member of Mantrac. Unatrac Group and the sole authorized dealer in Nigeria for Caterpillar Products and Service has been operating in Nigeria since 1948.

Mantrac Nigeria had leveraged on the tentacles of the Mantrac Group not only in parts of Africa but also in the rest of the world. The Mantrac Group is the Caterpillar Official dealer in nine countries including Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania Uganda, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Iraq and parts of Russia. The sister company, Unatrac serves the offshore customers through a representative offices in the United Kingdom and Dubai.

Mr Martin-Lawson talked of the financial solution being a team work, but also a formidable one too - Standard Bank with its subsidiary, the Stanbic Bank, with its being the largest banking group in Africa by assets while Caterpillar Financial also being the largest financier of Cat equipment worldwide would create a powerful competitive advantage for Cat dealers network not only in Nigeria but in the other

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African countries where Cat also operates, by providing a range of affordable financing options for the customers -Standard bank for instance says that it believes that such a collaboration will go a long way in providing customers and dealers with a consistent asset finance service offering.

Among the several financial solution that the scheme will provide will be payment of purchased equipment by installments even while providing ownership right, leasing and helping clients to get credit facilities.

So, the idea of the Financial Services portfolio is to build a more long lasting relationship with a wide range of financing alternatives for Cat equipment purchasing, by offering a wide range of financial plans, flexible payment schedules, competitive rates, convenient one stop shopping with credit turnaround and user friendly documentation.

Through it, Mantrac customers will enjoy a combination of unique marketing initiatives, deal structures and affordable financing options, together with a high level of flexibility through a range of asset related financial products and value addons which will be made available to customers. Mr Martin Lawson extols the virtue of the scheme - the concept of a supplier backed finance scheme for equipment purchase. He said, "It is a very important development...as it establishes another level of relationship with our customers by offering them more flexible payment terms to meet their needs in this ever-growing competitive market."

Executives of both Mantac and Standard Bank enthused about this scheme which expands their businesses while helping their customers to grow their own businesses. Mr Loutfy, CEO of Mantac Unatrac group, said, "We are pleased to be part of this collaboration...our customers not only want us to provide them with the right equipment but also to be able to offer them integrated equipment purchasing solutions."

Mr Kent Adams, President of Cat Financial Services - who also doubles as Vice President of Caterpillar Inc - explains why this relationship is good for everyone involved in it: "The combination of Cat Financial brand with Standard Bank which is well respected and trusted financial institution within Africa creates a powerful competitive advantage for our dealer networks to enable them sustain financing for their customers and enhance their sale of equipment."

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The concept of a supplier backed finance scheme for equipment purchase is a very important development, offering customers more flexible payment terms to meet their needs

Standard Bank agrees: "We value our existing relationship with Cat Financial and believes that this relationship provides the platform to strengthen these ties."

Mr Kruger said that with Standard Bank strength in the expertise of its staff especially their familiarity with local business conditions and regulations "will ensure that standard bank group provided Cat Financial and its customers with the highest quality service."

Yinka Sanni, CEO of Stanbic IBTC, said the scheme would increase Cat presence in Africa and grow its business-and that as Africa's natural resources are expected to drive growth and attract investments in energy, mining, infrastructure, development, and agriculture sectors.

"It was an optimal time to provide the ongoing ground breaking banking operations, staffed by expert teams familiar with local business conditions and regulations to deliver Cat Financial and its customers with the highest quality of service providing support to dealers and building long term relationships...our aim is to support the dealer network in the sale of high quality mining, construction, power systems and material handling equipment by providing a dedicated, professional and wide array of financial plans, flexible payment schedules, and competitive rates."

Mantrac Nigeria supplies and supports machines for a wide and varied application in the infrastructural, agricultural and mining development sectors of the economy and a complete range of Forklift Trucks for material handling. Also, the company provides Caterpillar engines and generators for the oil sector and industrial users as well as the Olympian range of generators which completes the company’s line-up for small-scale industries and

residential applications. The full range of generating sets covers 12kVA to 2mVA including large gas generating sets. The company employs more than 500 highly qualified and well trained professionals operating through a network of branches in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Kaduna, Kano, Warri, Enugu, Benin City and Ibadan.

The network of branches ensure greater accessibility, prompt and professional service and the fulfillment of customers needs and expectations. With decades of exclusive dealership of Caterpillar products and service, the company’s strength lies in its Caterpillar-backed technical expertise and deep understanding of the Nigerian market.

Edmund Martin-Lawson, current managing director of Mantrac Nigeria, said that with Nigeria's rapid rate of development in areas like building and road construction, power, oil and gas, all that would involve the use of generators, construction machines, and material handling equipment: "Mantrac Nigeria is ready and willing to support this growth. " Mr Edmund Martin-Lawson spoke of an unparallelled commitment to the Nigerian market, and that he is "proud to be part of a company with 65 years record of supporting the development of Nigeria, even more specifically to be working for a company that had been and is supporting the development of Nigeria for year and here for the long term".

With the launch of the Cat Financial Solution, this relationship had been taken a notch further and there is no doubt that Mantrac will experience a further lease in Nigeria and its other dealership in Africa as it takes care of its financial needs of its customers - no wonder it had done so well so far, and will continue to do even better in the years to come. ■

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Industry Industrial firm focuses on expansion

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owson and Dobson Industrial - a South African supplier of industrial products and after-sales service solutions - is aiming to expand its geographical footprint across subSaharan Africa, after identifying the potential for substantial growth in the region.

Dowson and Dobson has been associated with high-quality products and excellent service since the original company was established in 1906. Operating throughout South Africa from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Richards Bay and Port Elizabeth, the company today supplies industrial products to customers throughout Africa. Dowson and Dobson director Terry O'Kelly points out that the company is currently in the process of identifying reputable distribution partners in key regions including: Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique and Zambia.

"We have an extensive range of products and we are offering all of them based on local demand," he explains highlighting the fact that Dowson and

Dobson will be paying particular attention to promoting user friendly and cost effective brands to the region.

"The brands that we will especially be promoting in these regions are Band-It and Stag, which both require minimal technical expertise."

He continues, "Band-It is recognised as a world leader in quality engineered band clamping and fastening solutions for numerous applications, while Stag is recognised as an industry leading solution for quick and efficient sealing of threaded water pipe connections, in addition to steam, LPG and oil pipeline connections."

According to O'Kelly, products that are made locally such as Band-It and Stag, do not have to be imported and resold, thereby providing a price advantage for customers in the region. "Despite these advantages, we have to anticipate challenges in terms of communication, although I am confident that by building strong relationships, this can be overcome."

Dowson and Dobson director Terry O'Kelly

O'Kelly notes that Dowson and Dobson plans to maintain its high level of service in Africa by sending out qualified specialists to the region, should the demand justify it, who will assist in the training and the application of the product. O'Kelly points out that Dowson and Dobson will also be increasing its focus on the South African agriculture and construction industries. www.dowson.co.za

World-class power transformers from Prime Electric Ltd

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rime Electric Ltd (PEL) is a full-integrated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for manufacturing of extra high voltage power transformers and reactors with a production capacity of 10,000 mVA per annum, which is proposed to be expanded to 35,000 mVA, 1,200kV class.

The plant is located in the South of India, in Andhra Pradesh, in an SEZ Unit with close proximity to three major ports within a maximum distance of 65 to 150km radius. the company’s product range: Power Transformers Up to 765kV. ● Generator Transformers. ● Auto Transformers. ● Power Plant Auxiliary & Standby Transformers. ● Line Regulating Transformers. ● Furnace Transformers. ● Traction Transformers. ● Testing Transformers. ● Mobile substations upto 132kV. ● Shunt Reactors up to 125mVAR, 400kV class.

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PEL also undertakes complete EPC projects for substation up to 400kv and transmission line tower upto 800kv. PEL is one of the largest and the most well-planned and fully-equipped modern stateof-the-art power transformer manufacturing facility in the country, comparable to the best across the world with the latest and the most modern machines such as swing shear technology based, CRGO cutting and slitting machines from

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George Group of Germany, a world leader in this field. Also, the latest and the most advanced EHV static test system from High Volt of Germany, which is also a world leader in the field of EHV testing of power transformers. The manufacturing facility also includes a core building/lifting platform, coil up ender, horizontal and vertical winding machines, Isostatic press for sizing of the coils, vapour phase drying plant for final dryout, etc., from world-class manufacturers. The factory also has in-house PICC plant as well as a modern, stateof-the-art tank fabrication facility. Also, the entire winding area and core-coil assembly area is airconditioned and humidity controlled to eliminate dust and moisture to ensure world class quality.

PEL has a team of qualified, experienced and motivated professionals with excellent skills sets to ensure manufacture of power transformers that meet international quality standards. ■ www.primeelectricltd.com www.africanreview.com

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Metallurgy Technology to minimise extractor losses in the DRC FLSmidth has commissioned Eimco MRC Reactor-Clarifier technology at a greenfields copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in what is being described as a “renaissance” of this technology, which has been used to remove suspended solids from water and wastewater for more than half a century. This MRC Reactor-Clarifier installation is the first of its kind in the DRC and the biggest in Africa to date.

“The introduction of Reactor-Clarifier technology in this mining application will set a benchmark in the African hydrometallurgical sector wherever solvent extraction (SX) is being used to recover any type of metal,” FLSmidth global manager hydromet, Ron Klepper, says. “This technology minimises extraction losses and maximises the quality of the product being produced.”

Klepper, who is based in Utah in the USA and who was instrumental in the mine’s decision to install this technology, explains that metallurgists at the mine were experiencing high levels of suspended solids in the leach liquor — as high as 2,000 parts per million (ppm). This, in turn, led to the formation of “crud”, a solids stabilised aqueous/organic emulsion that created imbalances in the SX circuit.

The original pin bed clarifiers had not succeeded in reducing the pregnant leach

The commissioning of Eimco MRC Reactor-Clarifier technology

solution (PLS) suspended solids to levels that made it possible to meet the mine’s commitment to produce LME grade copper.

The MRC Reactor-Clarifiers now enable the production of copper of the highest purity (99.9999%), which will attract a premium price on the world market.

“Although it is a far newer technology, pin bed clarifiers are limited by the fact that they are only successful over a narrow range of suspended solids and the levels at this copper mine exceeded this range,” Klepper continues. “A far more robust system was

The drive arrangement for the rakes and turbine on the Eimco MRC Reactor-Clarifier

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needed and, with MRC Reactor-Clarifiers already proven in other parts of the world, we had absolute confidence that the technology would meet, and indeed exceed, the mine’s expectations. This technology has a tremendous buffering capacity that absorbs any variation, both in start-up conditions and during day-to-day operations.”

Proven technologies The process of solids-contact flocculation enhances the settling rate of suspended solids and is well suited to a variable solids concentration feed, because the concentration maintained in the reaction zone - where flocculation takes place - is substantially greater than the highest solids concentration expected in the feed liquor.

“This project is an excellent example of FLSmidth’s ongoing commitment to identify technologies that have been proven in other industrial sectors and transfer them to the hydrometallurgical industry,” concludes Klepper. “This creates very low risk options for our customers. In this case, even though the MRC Reactor-Clarifier process is new to the base metals industry, we have a thorough understanding of its capabilities and have demonstrated this in the water sector over many decades.” www.africanreview.com

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Pumps Dewatering pumps for Zambian copper mine

The next generation for a standardised pump

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SB Aktiengesellschaft now offers the latest generation of its Etanorm series, which has been produced non-stop since 1936. The type series of the new generation comprises 43 pump sizes, which can be driven by either 2-pole or 4pole motors. The selection chart has been extended by additional pump sizes, so that sizes can be selected even closer to the best efficiency point.

Sulzer Pumps has successfully secured a contract for the supply of 12 large dewatering pump sets for a copper mine in Zambia, one of the largest construction projects currently underway in the country.

The scope includes the design, manufacture, testing, packaging, installation supervision and commissioning of ten large high pressure HPH pumps with 3,000 KW motors for continuous dewatering of the main shaft, and two small medium pressure HPH pump with 800 KW motors for emergency pumping situations. The high pressure pumps produce heads in the range of 1275 m each. Through this supply of high efficiency pumps and their superior unique wear coatings, Sulzer Pumps contributes to the reduction of energy consumption and overall life cycle cost of equipment, longer operating times between maintenance while maintaining the productivity of the mine.

As the project location is close to Sulzer Pumps'

The new Etanorm series water pump

Working on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for flow simulation, KSB’s engineers have optimised the hydraulic contours - with the results verified in tests.

Thanks to the efficient hydraulic system the pump sets already meet the EU requirements of Commission Regulation 547/2012/EC for water pumps, which will enter into force in 2015.

The engineers placed a particular focus on an excellent suction behaviour and a low NPSH value, thus minimising the risk of cavitation and obtaining a smooth and stable pump operation even in difficult operating conditions. This means the pumps run reliably and contribute to a greater availability of the overall system.

Confined casing gaskets ensure reliable sealing between pump casing and casing cover even in highly varying operating conditions. The finite element method (FEM), a calculation method for solids simulation, was employed to improve the rigidity of the pump sets. www.ksb.com

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Zambian service centre in Chingola, the reliability of its operations such as servicing, reconditioning and spare parts availability is ensured with our round-the-clock services.

This order demonstrates the capability that Sulzer Pumps brings to the dewatering industry as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Whilst the management of water inflow to a mine is important for maintaining mine productivity as well as ensuring a safe working environment, it is the efficient use of the energy needed to dewater which is key to ensuring the profitability of the mining operation.

This is where the Sulzer value add proposition, in terms of the overall life cycle cost of the equipment, comes into play.

The 12 pump sets for the project will be manufactured at Sulzer Pumps' state-of-theart facility in Elandsfontein, South Africa, with commissioning of the shaft currently scheduled in 2014.

Piston pump offers high pressure At Bauma 2013, Putzmeister Solid Pumps GmbH is showcasing its largest double piston pump KOS 25200. There is a high demand for this high-performance machine primarily in mining and in the area of land reclamation. Here, the requirements with regard to conveying pressure are increasing because viscous material has to be conveyed over longer distances.

The hydraulic pump for dense material comprises three elements: the KOS pump unit, the hydraulic drive unit and the electric cabinet with the operating panel. It works without valves and is equipped with a "S-transfer tube", which connects the respective delivery cylinder to the delivery line. Its special design enables a nearly constantly free passage for the material to be conveyed thus ensuring linear conveying. The S-transfer tube system has proven itself countless times in the conveying of concrete, the removal of excavated minerals in tunnels, ash transport in coal power stations, as well as in the industrial area when pumping dewatered sludge and hazardous waste. The design of the S-tube of the KOS pump is particularly well suited to conveying highly viscous sludge and materials with a high coarse matter content.

The KOS 25200 boasts a simple design and has an extremely low number of wear parts, which only have to be replaced a few times a year

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Agribusiness Treadle pump for smallscale farm irrigation

Improving equipment servicing for African farmers

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lobal water technology company Xylem Inc. focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, recently, with the launch of an innovative treadle pump called Saajhi - the first product in Xylem’s planned Essence of Life portfolio. Essence of Life is a sustainable business model from Xylem that addresses the fundamental needs of those living at the base of the economic pyramid and creates solutions to help them grow.

“Xylem is known for our industry-leading technology to address the most complex water issues around the world,” said Keith Teichmann, Xylem’s director of innovative networks and marketing. “As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, leveraging our global footprint and experience creating products based on the needs of our customers, we’ve launched this initiative to address an under-represented segment of the water market. There is a real daily need to overcome a very fundamental water challenge – getting water where it’s needed to efficiently irrigate small-scale crops to help appreciably improve annual crop yield. Addressing this issue will help us to build new markets for our products and those of our partners.”

Designed to best meet the needs of smallholder farmers who grow their own food in emerging markets, Saajhi (Hindi for “companion”) represents an innovative global, OEM-engineered solution for rural water management needs. The introduction of the Saajhi pump is the result of extensive field research, including interviews and field tests with smallholder farmers.

The Saajhi treadle pump requires no electricity and is field-serviceable, with a minimal number of removable parts and no required tools. Taken together, these critical design aspects meet the communicated desires of rural farming communities, the citizen sector organisations who support them and Xylem’s agri-business partners.

Africultural equipment group AGCO now maintains an African Master Parts Distribution Center together with local distribution partners in Johannesburg, South Africa.

"AGCO’s new state-of-the-art warehouse will allow us to better serve our customers in subSaharan Africa with high quality products and services,” said Martin Richenhagen, chairman, president and CEO of AGCO. The construction of AGCO’s African Master Parts Distribution Centre was completed at the end of 2012. The new warehouse comprises initial space of more than 7,000 sq m with flexibility to expand within a site covering 16,000 sq m.

The strategic location of the African Master Parts Distribution Centre, close to Johannesburg Airport, makes it easily accessible, and puts it at the heart of a well-connected logistics network.

“Our new Master Parts Distribution Centre is a significant step to improve our after-sales services in African markets,” explained Nuradin Osman, AGCO director for Africa & Middle East,

Real space and real results for poultry farmers Big Dutchman's successful Avech colony housing system has been further developed to now offer a wider and more spacious enrichable system. Avech III is able to fit two per cent more birds in a house while the equipment cost is lower than with the previous generation.

Avech III is a layer house system which gives the producer the ability to start off with an enrichable system, and then move into a completely enriched system when he is ready. The Avech III is designed to meet and adapt to the complexities of the different markets, and to the continued regulatory changes a business has to face.

Big Dutchman demonstrated both the enrichable and the enriched version of Avech III at the IPPE in Atlanta in January 2013, where one could see “Real Space” and watch Avech’S “Real Results” – demonstrated not only by our Hollywood Hens. A unique 3D movie experience will take you right inside the Avech and into broiler and turkey houses to give you a close-up view of birds growing and thriving within the surroundings of Big Dutchman’s innovative products.

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“Overall AGCO is investing about $35 million in the after-sales service infrastructure in Africa to ensure excellent parts availability and machine uptime.”

Up to 40,000 parts are stocked to significantly improve response times and reduce machine downtime. AGCO’s objective is to bring Africa’s after-sales service for the local distribution partners and customers in line with the highest global standards.

“Having successfully established the new African Master warehouse, we will now focus on developing satellite warehouses in East and West Africa to support these growing markets,” added Nuradin Osman.

The African Master Parts Distribution Centre will not only support AGCO’s sub-Saharan distribution partners, but also parts shipments to the dealer network of Barloworld, AGCO’s Southern Africa distributor. The joint approach will allow Barloworld to offer improved service to its customers due to the expanded range of locally stocked parts.

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Materials Handling Bobcat’s new rotary telehandler

Schenck Process offers guidelines on mechanical conveying

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he new TR38160 rotary telehandler from Bobcat, which replaces the company’s previous TR35160 model, offers a higher maximum lifting capacity of 3.8 tonne compared to 3.5 tonne in the TR35160 and a maximum lifting height of 15.7 metres.

The TR38160 is the smallest model in the range of four Bobcat rotary telehandlers offering lifting capacities from 3.8 to 5.0 tonne. Unlike the TR38160 model, which features a two-section telescopic boom, the TR45190, TR50210 and TR40250 models have three-section booms, offering maximum lifting heights of 18.7, 20.5 and 24.5 metres, respectively.

Equally adept for rough terrain applications in the building, civil engineering and industrial markets, the Bobcat rotary telehandler models complement the existing Bobcat range of 13 rigid frame telehandlers with lift capacities from 2.2 to 4.0 tonne and lift heights from 5.2 to 17.4 metres.

The TR38160 features a two-section telescopic boom

Increased versatility The standard configuration of the new TR38160 telehandler is man platform ready for use with a choice of 10 different man platform models. The latter form part of a complete line of attachments for use with the TR38160 telehandler, including extension jibs, buckets and pallet forks. www.bobcat.eu

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Schenck Process has created a new Mechanical Conveying brochure that illustrates the large number of product options that the company can offer the Metals and Mineral industries.

All of the products are designed for high capacity load requirements and with extensive industry experience Schenck Process are able to provide systems and process flows that increase the efficiency of bulk materials handing operations.

The range of mechanical options that Schenck Process provides include En-Masse Chain Conveyors, Belt Conveyors, Tube Belt Conveyors, En-Masse Chain Elevators, Belt Bucket Elevators and Chain Bucket Elevators. The range of conveyors incorporate Redler machines that are part of the choice of Schenck Process technologies available. The range of options each have advantages depending upon the materials and the distances that are required to be conveyed. Schenck Process' expertise can help to select the best method for the transportation of materials including: Granular Coal/Raw Lump Coal, Ground Minerals, Limestone, Additives, Granulated Slag and Alternative Fuels. With the comprehensive range of product options available Schenck Process are in a unique position to provide the most efficient and effective mechanical conveying solution for a client’s needs. www.redler.com www.batemanengineering.com

Ship to shore to store – Hyster’s handling capabilities Hyster’s handling equipment supports the transfer of goods from ship to shore to store with a selection of tough trucks within its range of materials handling solutions from pallet trucks to container handlers.

“There will be a special focus on products and solutions in the Ports and Terminals sector, as this environment perfectly illustrates how materials handling equipment of all sizes and types is used at various stages of the supply chain, from ship to shore to the store and the shop floor,” says Kate Pointeau of Hyster.

Hyster materials handling equipment includes the ReachStacker, a large unit from the 8-16 Tonne capacity range, Fortens IC Trucks, the energy-efficient Hyster electric counterbalanced range, and warehousing equipment.

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significant saving in fuel costs thanks, partly, to Tier 4i/Stage IIIB compliant engines that also significantly reduce fuel emissions.

“Hyster forklift trucks range from high capacity 48 tonne trucks to compact 1.3 tonne capacity three wheel electric trucks so there is a forklift truck for any type of application throughout the supply chain no matter how big or small,” says Kate Pointeau.

“Handling operations should match the truck to the application intensity. For example, the Fortens® series of forklift trucks offers many possible configurations to match the needs of the most demanding applications. As an alternative for general use the Hyster CT series offers excellent value for non-intensive use in standard applications.” www.hyster.com www.africanreview.com

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Lift Trucks A new wireless asset management system

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ift truck fleets are getting more efficient and productive as Yale Materials Handling Corporation introduced its Yale Vision recently.

The wireless asset management system provides enhanced levels of monitoring and control to reduce the cost of operating lift trucks.

“Yale Vision is a result of Yale’s continued commitment to servicing our lift truck customers beyond just the lift truck itself,” said Bill Pfleger, president of Yale Distribution - who has two decades of experience with Yale and parent company NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. (NMHG) - serving as MD of NMHG Asia-Pacific for three and a half years; MD of Yale Europe, Middle East and Africa for two years; and VP of Yale dealer development for seven years.

“Products and services like the new Yale Vision tracking and monitoring system provide crucial data to make our customers’ operations more efficient. Working with their customers and this level of information, Yale dealers will further enhance their reputation for service. Our customers trust us to bring them solutions, and this technology is another way Yale dealers will deliver.”

Access to enhanced capabilities The Yale Vision system provides a tiered offering of wireless monitoring, wireless access and wireless verifications. With basic monitoring, lift truck operations are able to utilise a variety of tracking capabilities, including hour meter, cost of operations, periodic maintenance, fault code, impact monitoring, operator training, parking brake and seat belt violation and speed alerts. This breadth of monitoring helps operations effectively manage the fleet of lift trucks and their operators to aid in providing greater productivity and efficiency. Emails can also be sent automatically when certain faults or impacts occur.

With the wireless access tier added on, operations receive the monitoring level as well as operator access control and idle shutdown control. For operator access, Yale Vision knows who is operating the equipment and can keep untrained personnel from accessing or operating a piece of equipment. This increased operator accountability can improve driving behaviors and reduce damage or repair needs to equipment. The idle shutdown feature will power off equipment following a pre-identified amount of time if the equipment is tracked as idling or unattended, reducing excess fuel costs and preventing running equipment from being left unattended.

The wireless verification tier builds on the previous two by further reducing management of a fleet’s equipment through checklist tracking. This feature offers prompt verification of equipment issues, allowing them to be addressed and resolved as quickly as possible, reducing expenses or potential downtime. With a further hardware investment, Yale Vision can be linked to existing Wi-Fi resources. www.yale.com

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Technology Connectivity deal for Central Africa

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n the verge of launching its next-generation satellite constellation, O3b Networks has signed a long-term capacity deal providing highly resilient and affordable capacity to an Internet service provider (ISP) in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The agreement will provide for more than 500 Mbps of ultra low-latency capacity to deliver high-speed broadband services throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a country of more than 70mn people, including 10mn in the capital city of Kinshasa alone.

As part of the agreement, O3b’s next generation IP trunking solution will be deployed to provide international capacity in addition to offering mobile backhaul services to connect both urban hubs and rural villages with ultra high-speed broadband at ultra low latencies and cost. The innovative offering is a long-awaited technological leap in a region held back by its own remoteness in land-locked Africa and reliant upon limited and expensive legacy satellite solutions. Under this agreement, O3b Networks will deliver a new level of connectivity, with fibre-like speed and quality featuring sub 150 millisecond latencies and breakthrough affordability and reliability.

“Kinshasa and neighbouring Brazzaville are home to more than 12mn people who until now have been without broadband connectivity,” said Omar Trujillo, VP Africa, O3b Networks. ”By delivering highly affordable and ubiquitous bandwidth with the performance and speed of fiber, DRC will instantaneously move from one of the worst connected to one of the best connected places on the planet, spurring rapid economic and social development in the region.”

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O3b satellites will enable nextgeneration Internet service provision in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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Technology Submarine network capacity upgrade to boost African Internet

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rivately-owned communications service provider SEACOM has selected Ciena Corporation’s 6500 PacketOptical Platform and OneControl Unified Management System for the upgrade of its submarine network across the Southern and Eastern African coastlines.

This falls in line with SEACOM’s focus on driving the development of the African Internet and opening the broadband tap for African consumers.

Ciena’s technology will allow SEACOM to meet the growing capacity demands of its customers and enable affordable Internet access to East Africa with a network that offers a better cost point and a smoother evolution path for the future.

The upgrade includes key countries in SEACOM’s 17,000 km undersea network, including India, Egypt, Dijbouti, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and South Africa.

The solution will allow SEACOM to deliver its capacity in very short timeframes and provide for future demands. The deployment will initially use Ciena’s 40G coherent transport technology, with ultra-long distance 100G wavelengths planned for future upgrades.

“Connectivity services in Africa are booming due to the growing needs of business IT users, the rise of 'cloud' based services, and growing requirements for the processing and storing of personal data,” says Claes Segelberg, chief technology officer at SEACOM. “Ciena’s technology will enable us to cost-effectively scale our capacity to address this growing demand for connectivity throughout the continent.

The company’s future-proof network design has mitigated the risks associated with the upgrade project, ensuring a seamless transition for SEACOM’s carrier customers and end users.”

Ed McCormack, vice president and general manager, submarine systems at

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Ciena, adds, “In the last couple of years, bandwidth penetration in several African countries has increased tenfold with the support of SEACOM’s submarine network.

Ciena’s coherent technology will enable SEACOM to evolve and grow its network cost-effectively. It will lay the foundations

for a unified terrestrial and submarine network and evolution path to a GeoMesh network architecture. This project demonstrates a key aim of Ciena’s OPn network architecture vision: to bend the cost curve of networking in the face of new service requirements.”

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Freeplay launches Encore Player

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reeplay Energy, a supplier of wind-up and solar powered products for the aid and international development sector, has launched its new Encore Player. Designed for use by the 1.6bn people worldwide who currently live without access to a regular electricity supply, the solar and dynamo-powered Encore Player is a multi-band radio, MP3 player, light and mobile phone charger. Weighing 1.08kg and measuring at less than 26cm tall, the Encore Player is portable and offers a sturdy, robust design, Freeplay says.

The integrated MP3 player, which comes complete with a 32GB SD card, can be pre-loaded with information such as educational, agricultural or health-related material for future use or used to record radio programmes. John McGrath, managing director of Freeplay Energy, said: “Encore Player builds on Freeplay’s long experience of pioneering technology to deliver products that provide information, communication and lighting for vulnerable communities living off-grid.

“Encore Player draws its power from the sun or from human energy. Its multi-band radio offers access to information, its MP3 player facilitates the sharing of information, its light allows for working or socialising after dark and its phone charger sustains communication.

“This is an ideal product, therefore, for helping to increase opportunities, build strong communities, break the poverty cycle and improve lives,” McGrath noted.

Encore Player also includes a four-inch, 5W, 8-ohm loudspeaker, digital display and AM/FM and SW1/SW2 receiver. Its winding mechanism powers a rechargeable NiMH three or four cell battery pack and is backed up with a polycrystalline 5V, 30 mA solar panel that is integrated into the rear of the radio.

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