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his issue of African Review of Business and Technology celebrates the magazine's role as a conduit for commerce in Africa over five decades. There is, from page 23 to 35, analysis of how African business has changed since our first issue in August 1964, and how the continent will continue to change in the years to come.

Elsewhere, this issue addresses technology, transport, logistics, and packaging. It looks, also, at power generation and provision, and at construction and mining.

Pages 36 to 41cover infrastructure for banking services, and how insurance works in the continent. Pages 42 to 46 look at technological developments in mobile connectivity and in robotics. Pages 48 to 53 indicate which are the key advances in maritime operations, and in the handling and storage of goods. Pages 54 and 55 feature a report on water quality issues in mining areas. From page 56 to page 66, power is the focus, with stories on energy systems for data centres, grid management, generation from solid fuels, and engineering. Pages 68 to 123 cover construction and mining, including reporting on concrete, office and housing projects, aluminium and golad extraction and processing - and include the Annual Construction Buyers Guide, a comprehensive listing of the market players to know today.

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54 Environment Monitoring water quality at mines in Sierra Leone

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68 Construction and Mining Doing construction business in Morocco; concrete preparatiion and use, and work on new housing, in Southern Africa; engineering in Ethiopia; project managing pipeline operations; electrical engineering for construction projects; our annual and comprehensive listing of companies in the Construction and Mining Buyers Guide; and advanced technology and practices for minerals extraction and processing, as promoted at Electra Mining Africa

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Agenda / North MTN invests in Sudanese education Launched in 1994, the MTN Group connects mobile phone subscribers in 22 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. As part of MTN’s group-wide annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care employee volunteer programme, the telecoms firm’s employees in Sudan kicked off their programme with an ICT training activity for women with disabilities, in collaboration with the Federal Union of People with Disabilities and Ryada For Development. A number of MTN employees, including senior management, participated in delivering the training, which has so far benefitted 31 disabled women. The programme aims to benefit at least 91 disabled women in three localities in Khartoum state, and will continue after the Y’ello Care period of 21 days, to reach over 800 disabled women in Sudan. Also launched in Khartoum, was the rehabilitation of a Deaf and Mute School.

“MTNers in Sudan are always enthusiastic to volunteer in philanthropic activities. Despite the extremely high temperature, employees are not hesitant to go out to make a difference. I am very proud to be part of this family,” said Abdalla Elfadil, head of corporate services at MTN Sudan.

MTN supports ICT training in Sudan

Gemalto makes Algeria’s ePassport Digital security specialist Gemalto is contracted to provide the Algerian governmental agency Hôtel des Monnaies de la Banque d’Algérie with its Sealys eCover for ePassports and embedded eTravel software to support the country’s ambitious ePassport programme, as well as to increase its production capacity. In this programme, Gemalto’s technology is reinforced by its advanced production and delivery capabilities that will ensure rapid deployment of ePassports whilst enhancing travelling experience for Algerian citizens.

“The worldwide conversion from paper identity documents to eDocuments is continuing and Gemalto expects that over 50 per cent of passports in circulation in 2017 will embed a microprocessor,” said A. Bouzbib, SVP of government programmes at Gemalto. “Algeria is following this worldwide trend and Gemalto’s global experience will allow the Algerian authorities to realise their goals within the shortest possible timeframe.”

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Grove cranes used for Algerian rail project

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team of 18 Grove rough-terrain cranes is building a 130 km rail line in Algeria, which includes 31 bridges and three tunnels. The cranes will work every day for five years in tough desert conditions, where temperatures can reach up to 40oC and the rainy season lasts half the year. Total value for the project is an estimated €1.4bn (US$1.9bn). Italian firm O.MEC supplied the Grove cranes to the project’s main contractor, Condotte d’Acqua S.p.A, a leading Italian construction company.

The Grove rough-terrain Grove cranes are constantly in cranes are so use at the project, travelling integral to the along the 130km stretch of new railway to perform a huge project that variety of lifts O.MEC is also providing comprehensive training to all 120 crane operators involved in the project, and has established a repair workshop and spare parts warehouse on the job site to keep the 26-strong Grove fleet operating at their peak throughout the challenging project.

O.MEC worked with Grove’s Italian dealer FIMI and Manitowoc Crane Care to ensure a comprehensive package of cranes and support to the project. As Gianfranco Bronzini, founder and owner of O.MEC, explained, “Such a huge project in a challenging environment needs special attention and the right equipment,” he said.

“We have used Grove cranes for many years and they have proven to be the strongest and most reliable machines around. There’s also a wide range of capacities and options available. Plus, our close relationship with Manitowoc’s Italian office and FIMI gave us the confidence and support that we could deliver what this project needs.” www.africanreview.com

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Agenda / East Ugandan finance minister allocates more money to for road-building Uganda's Finance minister Maria Kiwanuka says she has increased the allocation to the roads sector in the country's 14 trillion shillings (over US7bn) national budget to 2.6 trillion shillings up from 2.5 trillion shillings, it received in the past financial year in an effort to boost the roads sector and the funds will be used to upgrade from gravel to bitumen a total of 200km and reconstruct other 178km of roads.

The minister said in her 2014/15 budget that her government has targeted the reconstruction of ten new bridges,and the rehabilitation of seven bridges in addition to 12,875km of unpaved roads are scheduled for re-grading. Ms Kiwanuka added that in the 2014/15 financial year,government will accelerate the construction of at least 1,700km of 26 roads spread across the country while construction on 650km of ten new road projects will also commence this financial year in measures expected to spur economic growth.

"I have allocated an additional 75bn shillings to the Uganda Road Fund (URF) to facilitate the maintenance and rehabilitation of approximately 10,000km of national, district, urban roads and community access roads across the country," she told legislators.

The minister said that in the 2013/14 financial year the roads sector was allocated 2.5 trillion shillings - to upgrade from gravel

over 264km, rehabilitation over 178km, with construction completed for six new bridges and routine maintenance undertaken on 10,500km of unpaved roads. A further 1.720km of paved roads underwent routine maintenance while the rehabilitation of the existing Nalubale bridge and construction of the New Nile Bridge at Jinja, eastern Uganda, have also commenced.

She added that, over the past year, 830km of road was completed on ten routes. Also, with support from the World Bank, the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the road networks in a number of municipalities commenced in 20132014 - including Mbale, Jinja, Masaka, Gulu, Lira, Arua, Mbarara, Entebbe, Soroti, Msaka, Fort Portal, Kabale, Moroto, Tororo, and Hoima. The minister noted that, in addition, routine and periodic maintenance for approximately 17,650km of national, district, urban and community access roads - including an estimated 265km of roads under the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).

"With these interventions,the proportion of the national unpaved road network in fair to good condition is currently at 66 per cent, while that of the National Paved Road Network is at 77 per cent," she reported to Uganda’s Parliament.

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Technology partners for sales in Zambia and Zimbabwe Comztek Africa and Cisco are operating a preferred distribution agreement in both Zambia and Zimbabwe as part of a joint strategy to assist customers in the regions to take advantage of a growing need for Cisco solutions in country. With an existing footprint, partners and a series of thriving agreements with vendors in both countries, Comztek Africa is positioned to assist resellers - and will, as a part of the agreement with Cisco, continue to invest in growing on the ground capacity as well as local infrastructure in order to better service partners.

“As per the agreement we have committed to assist our partners in both Zimbabwe and Zambia by providing skilled account management services, and access to a dedicated and reliable team of Cisco experts, whose focus will be to grow their Cisco business,” said Uwe Brandkamp, sales director at Comztek Africa.

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Africa’s first DISTREE event held in Kenya

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anDisk, which specialises in flash memory, showcased some of its latest products at Africa’s first-ever DISTREE conference in Kenya, in June 2014. Africa represents one of the biggest opportunities for the flash giant to broaden its market presence and expand its product and distributor footprint.

Sreedhar Sreekumar, SanDisk regional sales manager – Mediterranean, Middle East & Africa

“DISTREE Africa will create a platform in the African IT channel for unrivalled opportunity and we are excited to be part of it,” said Sreedhar Sreekumar, SanDisk’s regional sales manager, Middle East & Africa. “Africa represents a priority market for SanDisk, with strong growth potential.”

Mr Sreekumar used DISTREE to showcase SanDisk’s lineup of high-quality products, and to push for continued success in Africa. He added, “We want to capitalise on opportunities and we are executing strategies to boost growth, explore new channels, and provide products that offer a real benefit to African customers.”

SanDisk also used DISTREE as a platform to highlight its ‘Buy Only Original’ campaign, which started a year ago to encourage the purchase of authentic SanDisk products.

Around 400 participants from 25 countries took part in DISTREE Africa, so it was important for SanDisk to engage current and potential partners at the event. Mr Sreekumar said, “We made positive strides in 2013 in establishing the brand in key countries across the continent and will now focus on growing our presence further.” www.africanreview.com

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Agenda / South AngloGold Ashanti to participate in 2014 Joburg Indaba The CEO of gold producer AngloGold Ashanti will contribute to a range of important conversations concerning South Africa’s mining industry at this year’s Joburg Indaba, to be held between 8th and 10th October in Sandton, South Africa. The firm’s chief executive officer, Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan (better known as ‘Venkat’), who has been an executive director at AngloGold Ashanti for almost a decade,

The Joburg Indaba is attracting the most important names in global mining and mining investment; key role-players in the local and global resources sector

brings extensive knowledge of the company's portfolio of 20 mines in 10 countries, and also a deep experience of operating across a range of jurisdictions in Africa, the Americas and Australia. He has a unique perspective given strong capital markets expertise, as well as his pivotal role in eliminating a 12Moz hedge book and building long-term and diversified tenor in the gold major’s balance sheet.

There will also be a presentation on AngloGold Ashanti’s Technology Innovation Consortium (ATIC), an initiative to raise productivity in deep mines and unlock sterilised ore reserves. This initiative, led by an experienced team of operators and engineers in South Africa, is already in advanced testing. Crucially, ATIC also raises the potential of the secondary and tertiary production and support industries critical to further diversification of South Africa’s economy.

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overnment officials and affiliated senior business people in Africa have an unprecedented opportunity to gain greater insight into the challenges of effective financial management and reform with the upcoming Public Finance Management (PFM) Programme at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) this November.

The PFM programme will be spearheaded

by Dr Stephen Petersen, who for 24 years ran Harvard University’s PFM executive programme, which has trained more than 1,600 officials from 57 countries. The timing is apposite as South Africa, one of Africa’s most developed countries, has just been hit by a downgraded sovereign credit rating by ratings giant Standard & Poor’s to BBB, following Fitch revising its outlook on the country’s economy from stable to negative.

Reasons given for the downgrade include SA’s high current account deficits, rising general government debt and the potential volatility and cost of external financing.

SA chartered accountant firms merge Introducing a new brand to South Africa’s competitive medium-sized accounting sector, Gcabashe Inc has joined forces with Pierian SA. The merger of the firms under a new name, Accensis, has resulted in a full service business advisory enterprise with particular strengths in auditing and business process outsourcing (BPO). The new entity’s range of skills provides impetus for its vision of bridging the service delivery gap between “the big four” and the second tier of accounting firms in Kwa-Zulu Natal.

Suresh Naidoo, founder of Pierian SA and current managing partner of Accensis, commented, “There is significant growth potential for BPO providers but it requires a mind shift from global players such as Uni-lever to look closer to home when outsourcing their bank-end office requirements. We have the expertise and the manpower to service a good percentage of this work in the country, which will help employment and growth in the local economy as opposed to promoting business growth in India and Asia.”

The key direction for Accensis over the next 12 months is to expand its client base in the public sector as well as into forensic accounting.

Their core service offering covers auditing, BPO, fiduciary, business advisory, corporate finance, BEE accreditation and property management.

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The directors of newly formed Accensis are, from left: Suresh Naidoo, Kiran Haribhai, Vanesan Govender and Ismail Patel

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Agenda / West Funding for renewable energy Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Development announced recently that his country has won the first call for proposals for the prestigious International Renewable Energy Agency/Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (IRENA/ADFD) financing facility, and has signed the 6MW Freetown Solar Park project, which will The signing ceremony in Solar Park Freetown, Sierra Leone target urban and western rural districts around the capital, Freetown. This is a landmark Renewable Energy Project in West Africa, adding valuable and needed clean electricity to the grid.

The US$18mn clean energy project includes institutional and critical human resource arrangements for sustainable management of the facility.

Finance to boost fuel supply and fertiliser production in Nigeria The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of US$300mn to Dangote Industries Limited for the construction and operation of a greenfield crude oil refinery and a greenfield fertiliser manufacturing plant.

Both projects will produce for consumption in Nigeria and neighboring African countries.

The project will allow Nigeria, which currently relies on imported petroleum products and fertiliser, to progressively become selfsufficient and transformed into a major exporter. Ultimately, the project will act as a catalyst to support job creation.

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accounts for the bulk of federal government revenue and foreign exchange earnings. The country is the first crude oil producer in Africa, with a production close to 2.2mn barrels per day. Paradoxically, the country is a big importer of refined petroleum products for its economy as well as fertiliser products. The Dangote Group was established in the late 1970s and started with importing sugar, milk, flour, fish, rice, cement and iron rods. The group is now a diversified conglomerate with business interests in cement, sugar, salt, port operations, packaging material production and real estate.

The projects will add value to local natural resources, double the country’s refining capacity, reduce by more than 80 per cent current imports of fuel in the country and eliminate fertiliser imports. The projects will also create over 30,000 temporary jobs during construction, and 2,900 direct jobs during operations. They will compliment the bank’s support for FGN’s implementation of the Agriculture Transformation Agenda (ATA), which aims to attract private sector investment in agriculture, reduce post-harvest losses, add value to local agricultural produce, develop rural infrastructure and enhance access of farmers and other value chain actors to financial services and markets.

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A call for more finance for African agriculture

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quatorial Guinea’s President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has asked African countries to invest heavily in their agricultural sector to decrease their dependence on the developed world, ensure food security, and significantly reduce hunger in their countries.

He made his remarks at the closing session of the Assembly of Heads of State of the African Union (AU).

President Obiang said that Africa should reorient itself to ensure its independence and security of African states through the safe production of its own consumer goods. “Africa cannot be content to continue with the current dependence on the economies of the developed world. Africa is sailing upstream against a dependency that prevents them from moving toward sustainable development. Africa should rethink its relationship with the developed world to reduce as far as possible the gap that prevents access to development,” said Obiang.

Equatorial Guinea’s President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during the AU Summit

“The development of agriculture can greatly reduce this dependence,” he said.

“Africa can ensure food security and significantly reduce hunger in our countries.

Africa should heavily invest in agricultural development to transform itself in order to accelerate growth to increase production and productivity,” said Obiang - who proposed to the African Union the establishment of a programme that focuses on the organisation and exploitation of markets to promote trade and food security and to eradicate hunger, malnutrition and rural poverty. This will also reinforce the fight against climate change and agriculture. www.africanreview.com

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Events / 2014 September 2-4

Propak West Africa Lagos, Nigeria www.propakwestafrica.com

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East Africa Oil & Gas

Lagos, Nigeria nigeria.comworldseries.com

Nairobi, Kenya www.eaogs.com

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WaCa Mining

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Accra, Ghana www.magenta-global.com.sg

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Banking & Mobile Money COMESA Zimbabwe Mining and Nairobi, Kenya Infrastructure Indaba aitecafrica.com 11–14

Harare, Zimbabwe zimminingindaba.com

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Johannesburg, South Africa www.thebereed.co.za/bofe

Johannesburg, South Africa www.transafricaexpo.co.za

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electra mining

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Johannesburg, South Africa www.electramining.co.za

Johannesburg, South Africa www.afrimold.co.za

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ConMach Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria www.conmachnigeria.com 21-22

MENA Mining Dubai, UAE www.terrapinn.com 22-23

East Africa ICT Summit Nairobi, Kenya aitecafrica.com 23-24

Intermodal Africa South Durban, South Africa www.transportevents.com 28-30

Power Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria www.power-nigeria.com

Anaconda’s “jaw-dropping” crusher seen at Hillhead Mobile screens and stockpilers manufacturer Anaconda took to the stage at Hillhead 2014, held recently in the UK, with its most significant product launch to date. The J960 ECO jaw crusher is the first mobile crusher product from the company, and indicates a clear intention to provide customers with a complete solution for materials processing.

The J960 ECO promises to be popular globally, especially in urban areas. It represents everything that is good about contract crushing – compact, transportable, fuel efficient and above all, robust. Anaconda technical director Martin Quinn said, “Crushing is not for the faint hearted and we have spent considerable time on the J960 ECO project to get it right...Fuel is a considerable running cost no matter where you are so the dual power option was the first ‘standard’ feature to go on the page. We also looked at reducing the level of noise on this unit and the result

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It’s an exciting time for us and the feedback over the few days at the show has been both complimentary and positive.”

Anaconda’s new J960 ECO crusher at Hillhead

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Bulletin / IT CWG sets out to become the next Google

partnership with e-commerce solution provider Digital Planet to enable Setcom

Digital innovator pioneers electronic loose-leaf solution

The founder and chief executive officer of

to introduce a wider range of e-commerce

South African legal and tax practitioners

Computer Warehouse Group (CWG), Austin

services to their existing portfolio of

can now access their entire loose-leaf

Okere has declared that the company has the

online credit card processing, SID Instant

library on-the-go and at the tap of a finger

potential to become the next Google, given

EFT and mobile payment solutions; Digital

with South Africa’s first portable digital

the business prospects of its new business

Planet has been assisting some of South

reference app, Lexis Mobile from

model, CWG 2.0, while addressing the

Africa’s biggest businesses and brands for

LexisNexis South Africa; “We recognise that

company’s shareholders at its ninth Annual

over 15 years by enabling e-commerce

these technologies bring with them a

General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, Nigeria;

efficiencies and helping their clients

whole host of new opportunities for

according to Mr Okere, CWG 2.0 is a

realise e-commerce goals, and Setcom

improved legal research, referencing and

subscription business model, which is

facilitates secure credit card and SID

collaboration tools and that’s why we are

designed to help small-to-medium enterprises

Instant EFT transactions across multiple

constantly working with practitioners from

channels, making them a one-stop

across the profession to develop pioneering

payment solution partner.

solutions that enable them to access information easily and efficiently and to

Urban and rural classrooms are now interactive environments

make more informed decisions,” said Larsen

A mobile laboratory encourages and inspires

business development and content

teachers and learners to gain practical

executive at LexisNexis South Africa.

Lockwood-Hall, the company’s strategy,

experience through curriculum-aligned CWG PLC’s chairman, Chief Willie Belonwu (L), and the company’s founder & chief executive officer, Mr Austin Okere (R), during the company’s annual general meeting, held recently in Lagos

experiments, with equipment to enable learners to work independently or in groups;

IBM engages the workforce in Ghana, Kenya and Morocco

as used by the Gauteng Department of

Teams of IBM experts completing month-

(SMEs) grow and make notable social impact -

Education (GDE) in South Africa, mobile

long pro bono consulting assignments in

and which features Openshopen, a web site

apparatus kit, curriculum-aligned workbooks,

Africa have recommended strategies to the

that enables shop owners to open their own

and software developed by Sangari for both

leadership of Ghana, Kenya and Morocco to

virtual store online, and SMERP, an enterprise

primary and secondary school programmes

help improve critical public health and

resource planning solution that helps business

enable teachers and learners to engage and

workforce development efforts; in particular,

owners manage their business inventories on

learn science anywhere.

a subscription basis.

SA firm’s low power Android computer with solar capability

Ugandan agency monitors electronic goods in transit The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has

South African computer hardware company

launched an electronic system that helps

Capsule Technologies has launched a low

owners of goods, clearing agents and

power Android desktop computer, opening

transporters to monitor the location and

the door to Africans using solar power; the

status of their cargo while in transit; the

computer, dubbed IMPI Mk1, means warrior

electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS) will

in Zulu - representing the durable nature

monitor imports, exports, exports, re-exports

the designers had in mind when developing

and goods in transit to other countries in the

the IBM experts felt that government

the product.

region, and is expected to improve the

agencies may benefit from methodologies

IBM Corporate Service Corps team members helped train 50 students at Strathmore University in Kenya on application development, project management, product development and commercialisation (Photo: Hoong Sheng Loh/IBM)

process of managing goods in transit by

and technologies that enable large amounts

Setcom and Digital Planet deliver e-commerce solutions

providing real time feedback to the business

of information - "big data" - to be gathered

community and URA, reduce transit time and

and analysed, then stored, shared, delivered

South African payment gateway Setcom

the cost of doing business.

and updated virtually, via the digital cloud.

Payment Solutions has formed a

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Bulletin / Transport Airbus Helicopters delivers EC225s for African oil and gas

lithium metal polymer (LMP) electric batteries and quiet and environmentally-friendly buses

Voith to supply Scharfenberg couplers for SA trains

The worldwide fleet of EC225s, which

offering 150km of autonomy in the city;

Between autumn 2014 and 2025 Voith will

perform heli-lift duties for oil and gas

accessible six days a week, this clean means

deliver a total of 4,800 Scharfenberg couplers

operators increased by three recently with

of public transit allows students and teachers

for 600 new Alstom X'Trapolis Mega passenger

Airbus Helicopters' triple delivery of

to cover a distance of several kilometres in

trains in South Africa, following agreement on

complete security on the I campus at the

the largest single order for the delivery of

University of Yaoundé.

Scharfenberg couplers in the company’s history; the X’Trapolis Mega trains are

BMW South Africa announces new ConnectedDrive

configured as single-deckers and consist of six

BMW ConnectedDrive services, which have

1,300 passengers.

been tailored to the demands of e

mobility

and future mobility, form part of the Airbus Helicopters has delivered three workhorse EC225s to Milestone Aviation Group for African oil and gas operations by SonAir (Photo: Eric Raz)

carriages, and are capable of transporting up to

standard specification on the BMW i models

Using IT to improve the air passenger experience The International Air Transport Association

workhorse rotorcraft acquired by Milestone

(IATA) has urged aviation stakeholders to

Aviation Group and leased to SonAir,

develop and use information technology (IT)

which will utilise them in Angola; Milestone

to drive improvements in the passenger

Aviation managing director Robert

experience; “We must always remember that

Dranitzke said, "As a true workhorse in

we fly people and cargo, not planes - so our

offshore oil and gas operations, the EC225 continues to demonstrate its capability in the most demanding operational conditions

The refocusing of BMW ConnectedDrive turns complete, intelligent connectivity between passengers, vehicle and the outside world into a reality

mindset has to be oriented to view things from the perspective of the customer in all that we do, including how we design,

- from Europe and Central America to Africa

when introduced in South Africa from March

integrate and implement IT systems,”

- and we are confident these aircraft will

2015; services assist the driver when at home

commented Tony Tyler, IATA’s director general

serve SonAir and its customers well in the

and can accompany them all the way to their

and CEO, in his presentation at the 2014 Air

years to come."

final destination while using further forms of

Transport IT Summit, held recently in Brussels,

transport.

in Belgium.

High-speed rail between Yaoundé and Douala Camrail’s newly-initiated InterCity train

Alstom at Africa Rail 2014

service now provides a non-stop link between Yaoundé and Douala in just 3 hours 40 min; there are four trains a day, two leaving each city, providing travellers with full-service amenities, featuring two first class air-conditioned passenger cars and four ventilated premium passenger Alstom is a key player in develoment of the South African rail passenger network

cars, all of which are equipped with television sets and soundproofing.

Bolloré's electric Bluebuses circulate Yaoundé University

A

and round tables held during the event

Rail Transport Consortium (Gibela),

included sessions with M Handschin and O

Alstom Transport participated in the recently-

Nkoane, business development directors at

Urban transit has been optimised in Yaoundé

held Africa’s Transport & Infrastructure (ATI)

Alstom Transport; Marc Granger, CEO at Gibela;

thanks to an innovative technology

conference and exhibition, in Johannesburg

and Xavier Allard, director, design and styling,

developed by the Bolloré Group, with

South Africa; various presentations, keynotes

at Alstom Transport.

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Bulletin / Security High-level agenda for mining security and crisis management

company can be seriously hacked; MWR

The mining sector is growing rapidly, but

that should be functional for an

as investments pour into geopolitically

organisation to be able to resist these

challenging regions, companies often

external threats, including the length of

struggle with complex security

time before a phishing email is recorded

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considerations; events organiser IRN will

as an incident and having effective out-

Corporation, the bring your own device

be hosting the Mining Security & Crisis

bound email filters implemented to

(BYOD) trend has gained popularity steadily

Management Forum on 12-13 November

prevent the leakage of sensitive data.

across all sizes of business, from small

has identified a number of key processes

Safeguarding your corporate information in a BYOD worlde ccording to Fred Mitchell, Symantec division manager at Drive Control

operations right through to large

2014 in Cape Town, South Africa, to

The most secure business laptops on the market

corporates, as BYOD enables employees to

rise in cyber threats targeting the industry.

Protecting sensitive and mission-critical

business investment in IT is reduced - but

data is more important than ever, and it is

security remains a concern and a factor that

AccessData and ARM lower the risk of cybersecurity

possible to safeguard your business’ most

may hinder adoption, with the well-known

valuable asset while ensuring outstanding

challenges of network access, permissions

Incident resolution solutions specialist

manageability with the Dell Latitude

and bandwidth abuse, and information

address physical security threats and the

use the devices of their choosing while

AccessData has signed a distribution

security concerns, becoming issues that,

agreement with African Risk Mitigation

increasingly, many organisations neglect to

(ARM), a value-added distributor of cyber

consider; BYOD and its related mobility

security and other consumer-related IT

trend require organisations to rethink their

software products in Africa, which will

information security policies and

see the two companies offering

procedures in order to ensure their sensitive

AccessData’s new ResolutionOne

corporate data does not become vulnerable

platform, the world’s first

to a variety of breaches.

Continuous Automated Incident Resolution (CAIR) platform, across

UNDP, IFRC warn of legal gaps in disaster risk management

Africa, delivering comprehensive, realtime insight, analysis, response and resolution of data incidents; “It is

There is an urgent need for governments

important for organisations to understand how to sift through the digital incident trail, reconstruct a

to establish stronger laws that protect atThe Dell Latitude E6540

risk communities from the threats posed by disasters, according to the

timeline of events and identify the

International Federation of Red Cross

‘who, what, when and how’ of a

and Red Societies (IFRC) and the United

breach,” said Lucas Zaichkowsky,

Nations Development Programme

enterprise defense architect at

E6440 and E6540; “The new Dell Latitude

(UNDP); a new report, ‘Effective law and

AccessData.

notebooks, which are available in both 14-

regulation for disaster risk reduction’,

inch and 15.6-inch models, offer

released by both organisations, calls for

Businesses fail to respond efficiently to phishing attacks

industry-leading endpoint security

the international community to place a

solutions with the most comprehensive

greater priority on implementing existing

Global information security consultancy

encryption, strong authentication and

legislation and drafting new legislation

MWR InfoSecurity warned recently that

leading malware protection, making them

to protect people from disasters, and

most companies do not have efficient

ultra-secure,” said George Lodewick, Dell

indicates that it is especially important to

security processes in place to respond to

commercial product specialist at the

ensure that local authorities are

phishing emails which are often the pre-

distribution company Drive Control

equipped with necessary skills and

curser to specific attacks where a

Corporation (DCC).

resources to implement the laws.

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Bulletin / Energy Internation rental event promotes Himoinsa’s power market potential Generator set manufacturer Himoinsa recently attended the 2014 International Rental Exhibition (IRE), a leading forum for rental companies, held in Amsterdam in The Netherlands from 24 to 26 June. With 90 companies exhibiting and hundreds of visitors, the RAI Amsterdam Exhibition and Convention Centre played host to the latest developments in the rental sector. Himoinsa presented its new range of Apolo lighting towers and exhibited its competitive generator sets with stage III A engines.

With large rental companies needing to update their equipment and small ones starting to expand their fleets, demand for generator sets is continuously growing in European countries. Powered by Stage IIIA

The International Rental Exhibition is a leading forum for rental companies and a showcase of the latest equipment

Yanmar, FPT, MTU and Scania engines, Himoinsa generator sets are powerful, robust, mobile and cost-effective. Speaking in Amsterdam, Himoinsa engineering manager Manuel Sánchez Bada said the company’s generator sets “come with a wide range of double-walled, waterproof fuel tanks, with different base panel arrangements”, as well as guaranteeing excellent operation in parallel and other options upon request.

Himoinsa manufactures generator sets for the rental sector with a power range of between 30 and 665 kVA

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Bulletin / Energy EDF and IFC agree to promote rural electrification

stimulate private investment in renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa.

Power sector enterprise EDF has signed an

Loan agreement for solar energy project in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Finance and

IFC to cooperate in developing off-grid

Dikembe Mutombo highlights energy innovation in DRC

electrification solutions in emerging markets,

Renowned basketball player Dikembe

with the ultimate goal of serving up to half a

Mutombo and the Israeli non-governmental

million people living in rural areas, mainly in

organisation Innovation: Africa have

sub-Saharan Africa; the agreement is focused

launched a solar installation at the Biamba

primarily on sub-Saharan Africa, with a pilot

Marie Mutombo Hospital in Dikembe's

project under development in Benin, the first

hometown of Kinshasa in the Democratic

The Solar Park Freetown signing ceremony

phase of which is intended to provide

Republic of Congo; following the initial solar

for proposals for the International

electricity to 25,000 people, using hybrid

installation, Innovation: Africa and Mutombo

Renewable Energy Agency/Abu Dhabi

solar-diesel networks and two biomass-fired

plan to launch another three installations in

Fund for Development (IRENA/ADFD)

power plants.

the Democratic Republic of Congo - a solar

financing facility, and signed up for the 6MW

agreement with World Bank Group member

Economic Development has won the first call

powered water project at an orphanage in

Freetown Solar Park project, set to target

Eskom takes mobile substations from Zest

collaboration with the Christian Broadcast

urban and western rural districts around

Network (CBN), a solar project at a local

Freetown; this is a landmark Renewable

Zest Energy has delivered the first of three

school, and a medical clinic in Bu Village,

Energy Project in West Africa, adding valuable

mobile substations ordered by Eskom for

right outside of Kinshasa.

and needed clean electricity to the grid.

deployment within its Mpumalanga

Uganda’s government to fast track two power projects

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he Government of Uganda has

total national power generation capacity

confirmed that it will accelerate the

increased to 852MW - while 1.630km of

construction of the Karuma and Isimba Hydro

transmission lines were added to the national

Power Projects in a bid to increase the

grid during the same period. Ms Kiwanuka

The Zest Energy 10 MVA mobile substation en route to Eskom

country's electricity generation capacity from

added that feasibility studies have been

852 megawatts to 1,740 by mid-2018, with

completed for the several small hydro power

operating unit; Eskom will utilise the three

Karuma generating 600 megawatts and

sites totalling to 130 megawatts, and that

new units - 40 MVA, 20 MVA and 10 MVA -

Isimba 188 megawatts. A heavy fuel oil plant

construction of these projects will begin this

during fixed type substation

in Hoima district in western Uganda, where oil

financial year, with support from development

refurbishments, maintenance and

was recently discovered, is expected to

partners including the World Bank, Norway,

breakdowns as well as to improve the

generate 100 megawatts of electricity.

the UK, the European Union and Germany,

Sinohydro Corporation Limited of China,

reliability of the grid network by limiting the duration of power interruptions.

which is to construct the 600 megawatt

alongside private sector investors.

"There are ongoing procurements for 6,250

Karuma power station in northern Uganda at

kilometres of transmission and distribution

Camco wins joint mandate for investment fund

a cost of US$1.69bn, has not yet started work -

lines for which construction will begin during

with reports that the Chinese government,

financial year 2014/15. The terms of the

Camco Clean Energy plc, the clean energy

which is to fund the project, has not yet

distribution concession will also be further

and energy storage company, announces

released the finance for it. Uganda is expected

enforced to reduce system losses and increase

that it has been jointly selected alongside

to contribute 15 per cent of the cost,

efficiency from 23 per cent to 20 per cent," the

EISER Infrastructure Partners LLP by Green

according to Ministry of Energy officials.

minister said in her budget presentation

Africa Power LLP (GAP) as investment

While presenting the 2014/15 budget

advisors for an African renewables

estimates, the Ugandan Minister of Finance

investment fund; GAP, an initiative of the

and Economic Development Maria Kiwanuka

Private Infrastructure Development Group

said that during the 2013/14 financial year the

adding that this could result in a marginal reduction of the end-user tariffs.

Geoffrey Muleme

Trust, is a new £98mn (US$168mn) fund to

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A selection of product innovations and recent service developments for African business Full information can be found on www.africanreview.com

Lafarge backs expansion of cement plant in Nigeria Cement major Lafarge has said it will support Ashaka Cement's fasttrack expansion of its US$617mn cement plant at Gombe State in Nigeria.

Ashaka Cement officials have Cement giant Lafarge Group has said confirmed that Lafarge Group is it will expand its plant in Nigeria's Gombe State (PHOTO: Jean Housen) keen on expanding the Gombe State project in order to enhance job creation in Nigeria.

Guillaume Roux, CEO of Lafarge Nigeria and Benin Republic, said that the US$617mn investment was a demonstration of its commitment to the economic growth of Nigeria.

Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga, chairman of the board of Ashaka Cement Plc, added, "Having secured sufficient limestone and coal reserves to support the plant, contracts have been signed with the main equipment and engineering suppliers." africanreview.com/construction-a-mining/cement/

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Bindura Nickel Corporation resumes production in Zimbabwe Zimbabwean’s Bindura Nickel Corporation has resumed production in its smelter after selling 7,129 tonnes of nickel this year. The company said that its revenue had increased to US$65mn for the financial year ending March 2014. africanreview.com/construction-amining/quarrying/

BNC has been working on restarting its smelter, with the aim of producing nickel alloy by 2015 (PHOTO: Christian Toennesen)

Ethiopia seeks bidders for construction of Hawassa Airport Ethiopian Airports Enterprise (EAE) is seeking bidders for the construction of Hawassa Airport.

The airport's airfield has been designed by the Transport Construction Design Enterprise.

A terminal, designed by Bereket

Tesfaye Consulting Architects and Engineering, features a VIP lounge, security check points, baggage handling facilities and restaurants. africanreview.com/transport-alogistics/aviation/

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African Review of Business and Technology celebrates its role as a conduit for commerce in Africa over five decades; in these pages, we examine how African business has changed since the first issue in August 1964, and how the continent will continue to change in the years to come

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rom its first publication, in August 1964 (as West African Technical Review) African Review of Business and Technology has mattered to the stakeholders in African enterprises. It has represented key developments across multiple industrial and commercial sectors - from finance and technology, through transport and logistics, to power, to construction and mining.

From the past to the present Over the past fifty years, many Sub-Saharan African countries have experienced a period of painful adjustment followed by relatively rapid and stable economic growth. There has been, undeniably, a broad array of development challenges - including political instability, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, food insecurity and pervasive poverty. However, there has also been genuine progress, an economic resurgence, a climate of investment and a socio-economic transformation that has encompassed not only natural resources but also increased technological adoption and the growth of services industries.

There have been successive global food and financial crises, but Africa has been growing at a rapid rate. It will take decades of growth, still, to make major inroads into African poverty, but generally the outlook is optimistic.

Africa has abundant natural resources, many of which are yet to be tapped. These include minerals and oil, certainly - but there are also many possibilities for clean energy. Africa’s assets include, also, its youth; this is the continent with the world’s youngest population. Investment in education and training to develop the potential of youth - at school, at colleges, in corporate programmes, in public and private sector environments, are expected to transform many African economies into the world’s most dynamic and www.africanreview.com

productive business environments. In an increasingly competitive global environment, Africa needs to seize investment opportunities, and to develop policies that

enable maximal return on investment in its assets. It needs to continue to realise structural changes in its economy. It needs much more investment in its young people,

Volkswagen - one of the classic brands, which has played an important role in Africa over the last 50 years

African Review has represented key developments in areas such as transport and logistics since the 1960s

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and in the infrastructure required for growth.

The continent needs institutions that are capable and responsive. It needs business leaders and dynamic civil servants to deliver corporate governance.

Many of the trends that will determine Africa’s future prospects are apparent now.

Analysts have begun to identify the challenges and opportunities to be addressed

by African industrialists and investors, and need to be supported by its governments.

Growth can be inclusive, it can create business opportunities, and ensure equatable access to opportunities - rather than the historical pattern of narrowly concentrated business ventures, in a few sectors and geographical areas, offering access to investment to a minority.

Increased governance means that inequality becomes more visible, which means that unequal access to affluence can be addressed.

Young Africans have been excluded from labour markets and the formal economy.

However, inclusive growth is being promoted increasingly, if only to ensure stable society.

One of the results of strong economic growth in recent decades has been a significant increase in affluence, translating into massive growth of the African middle class. There are now many more Africans living within the accepted earnings parameters of

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between US$4 and US$20 per day. Currently around 355mn people (or 34 per cent of Africa’s population), the continent’s middle class is expected to grow to 1.1bn (42 per cent) by 2060. Simultaneously, the number of people in poverty is expected to fall, with the percentage of the population living on less than US$1.25 a day down the present 44 per cent to around 33.3 per cent by 2060.

Commercial opportunities in Africa In varying degrees, Africa requires substantial investment to ensure viable industry and sustainable business growth over the next five decades - and that investment encompasses the requirements for societal development, for public transport, education and health. There is a huge infrastructure gap, still, alongside the emergence of business-enabling environments that attract investment, and attempts at promoting cross-border trade and regional integration. Such investment is needed in virtually every economic sector.

Much new investment should be directed toward improving trade links, within and between nations. Connections to markets in other continents are improving, and the increase in south-south trade is notable, alongside attempts to improve export flows towards faster growth areas. However, the continent needs to be better connected, of

In Johannesburg, as in many African cities, there has been a rapid emergence of investment-friendly, business-enabling African environments

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course, and not just by roads and rail and air.

Utilisation of broadband Internet remains low - although it in increasing: at just over seven per cent of the population today, with an estimated rise to 99 per cent of the population over the next fifty years.

The future for business and economy Globalisation brings opportunities for African development, opening up some routes to enterprise and revenue streams that were hitherto unavailable. Over the next 50 years, African businesses are likely to be impacted by changes in the structure of trading between nations; new technological development and adoption; and the extension of corporate governance into international finance.

Let’s examine the changing structure of trading. Over the next five decades, the continent is expected to benefit from a shift in global trade relations in favour of ‘developing’ countries, allied to the continued rapid growth of the continent’s middle class, and a decline in commodity prices. The last point is particularly important, as it will afford African nations the leverage to define and dominate global trade both in resources and services.

Economists tend to concur on few things, but it is broadly agreed that the most important global economic activity, now the domain of G7 countries, will take place amongst emerging economies.

Africa’s most important trading partners will change, too. Even the most conservative projections acknowledge a quadrupling of G20 ‘economy’ in real terms - from US$38 trillion in 2009 to US$160 trillion by 2060.

Around two-thirds of this expansion will come from Brazil, Russia, India, China, Indonesia, and Mexico - and all six are predicted to grow gross domestic product (GDP) at an average rate of six per cent per year, while the GDP of the G7 is expected to rise by less than 2.1 per cent annually. That said, the world’s largest economies in fifty years’ time will be China, India and the United States of America - with US per capita GDP at around three times China’s and eight times that of India.

Where does leave ‘developing’ economies?

Emerging markets have already gained large chunks of global trade flows - and in fifty years’ time they will dominate it. At the moment, the developing economies of Africa, Asia and the Americas account for a third of world exports.

Analyses indicate that the share of world exports produced by developing countries will rise to about three-quarters over the next five decades.

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China’s rise as a trading power means, also, that China will be Africa’s second largest export destination for Africa, taking approximately 25 percent of its exports, compared to just over five per cent today.

A significant proportion of these trade flow changes will be driven by the increasingly affluent populations in emerging markets, and the increasing consumerisation of predominantly middle-class populations with available capital.

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class is expected to increase from 355mn (34 per cent of Africa’s population) in 2010 to 1.1bn (or 42 per cent of the population) in the 2060s. Furthermore, increasing affluence, and increases in consumer activity, translate into increasing demand for commodities - raw materials for manufacturing and to support services industries and research-based activity - although, as African infrastructure is realised on the back of investment, supply is likely to match demand more easily, with a resulting fall in prices in the medium to long-term.

Commodity prices will continue to fluctuate but they will fall relative to manufactured goods and knowledge-intensive services.

Moreover, the currently high commodity prices will lead to improvement in the terms of trade for several African countries, which will remain in place even as the expected downward trend occurs.

However, a caveat, the predictions for growth and improvement in Africa of fifty years ago have all been shown to be vastly optimistic. Let’s hope the next half-century’s forecasts are more accurate! ■

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South Africa’s and Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP), in nominal prices, comprises over 50 per cent of Sub-Saharan Africa’s total GDP

Between 1990 and 1999 growth of gross national income (GNI) per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP) was 17 per cent (US$1,087.4 to US$1,278.1) for Sub-Saharan Africa; and between 2000 and 2009 it was 58 per cent (US$1,299.7 to US$2,059.6)

In May 2014 US trade in goods with Africa was US$777.4mn. In May 2004 the balance of trade was US$2,502.3mn

Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most-populous continent. At about 11.7 million sq miles including adjacent islands, it covers six per cent of the Earth’s total surface area and 20.4 per cent of the total land area. Today, with one billion people, Africa accounts for about 14.72 per cent of the world’s human population. Africa has 54 fully recognised sovereign states, nine territories and three de facto states with limited recognition.

Only 24 per cent of the rural population of Sub-Saharan Africa has access to improved sanitation compared to 42 per cent of the urban population

In 21 per cent of Sub-Saharan African countries today, one or two products accounts for at least 75 per cent of total exports

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The changing dynamics of sub-Saharan Africa – past and future There is a consensus in the international community that Africa of today – home to some one billion people (15 per cent of global population) – is now tangibly different on several benchmarks, such as democratic governance, socio-economic development and more investor-friendly institutions, as well as growing media pluralism and strong civil society activism compared with 50 years ago

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ollowing African countries’ independence during the early 1960s, the continent has struggled with harsh developmental challenges, from civil conflicts and political instability to economic stagnation, chronic food insecurity, droughts, disease, and pervasive poverty and corruption. Some of the old problems still remain, however, the African continent is now the world’s second-fastest growing region and private businesses are flourishing. Excluding South Africa, regional growth is expected at 6.8 per cent in 2014, up from 6.1 per cent in 2013, more than double the global rate, the African Development Bank (AfDB) reported.

Renaissance Capital, the Russian investment bank, explained, “Governments have got policy spectacularly right and created the low-debt, low-inflation, muchimproved macro conditions that have enabled growth to take off. Africa’s private sector is thriving, supported by better governance. The consequences have been a quintupling of exports, record inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) and a doubling of per capita GDP.” Ten of Africa’s 54 countries have a GDP per capita surpassing China and 17 have a per capita above India.

The overall size of Africa’s economy increased 25-fold between 1980 and 2012, from US$58.33bn to US$1.48tn, according to the World Bank. In 2014, regional GDP is

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FDI stock (US$bn)

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1990

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2000

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108.15

2012

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334.7

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GDP growth [1970-1980]: 3.8%; [1980-1989]: 1.6%; [1990-2000]: 2.5%; [2000-2012]: 5.0%.

Population: 559mn [1993]; 911mn [2012].

Sources: The World Bank and World Investment Report (UNCTAD) databases.

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estimated at US$1.7tn. Africa’s mean growth rate of 5.6 per cent in the last decade is more than double its rate of 2.5 per cent over 1990-2000. Today, 22 economies are classified as ‘middle-income’ (compared to 13 in 1996). The World Bank expects another 10 countries to achieve middle-income status by 2025. If Africa’s expansion remains on track, the region’s average income will double within two decades. By contrast, income fell one-fifth between 1980 and 2000.

Renaissance Capital projected that Africa’s population and GDP will soar to 2bn and US$tn, respectively, by 2050. By that date, Nigeria’s economy (Africa’s largest) will reach US$3tn; Ethiopia (US$1.5tn); Kenya (US$1tn); and Uganda (US$755bn). The AfDB projections – based on current economic performance – are equally bullish; it predicts that subSaharan Africa (SSA) output and GDP per capita will increase steadily between 2010 and 2060. By that time, most African countries, whose populations are expected to peak at 2.7bn by 2060 will achieve ‘upper-middle’ income status.

Booming demographic Demographic changes – chiefly urbanisation, a growing workforce and the

Africa is tangibly different, in terms of socio-economic and institutional development, compared with 50 years ago” burgeoning middle-class consumers (thus higher purchasing power) are creating new businesses in financials, telecoms, construction, tourism and other sectors.

McKinsey Global Institute predicts consumer industries in Africa could grow to US$410bn by 2020. The World Bank noted that consumer spending accounted for almost two-thirds of SSA’s economic growth during 2012.

The AfDB envisages middle-class households rising from 335mn in 2010 to 1.1bn by 2060. Those countries with large populations, notably Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa will represent the main sources of the new consuming class, who can be expected to spend US$2.2tn a year by 2030.

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Based on current trends, 59 per cent of 2024 year group will have had secondary education in 2030, compared to 42 per cent today. This will translate into 137mn and 12mn, respectively, of the youth with secondary and tertiary education by 2030.

By the end of 21st century, two-fifths of the world’s youths will be Africans.

Although significant quality gaps remain, these trends offer an opportunity for vocational training and skill development if the talents of this reservoir of human capital are harnessed and channelled towards productive economic sectors.

By 2040 more than 100 cities of over a million residents could appear on map (compared to 51 in 2010), of which seven ‘super-cities’ topping 10mn people. Rapid urbanisation on the continent demands that major African cities become globally competitive in the Global Cities space. To cope smoothly with strong future demographics trends requires huge public and private investments into

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Future growth sectors The services industry is now a major engine of growth – especially in middleincome countries. Besides transport, retail trade, real estate and public administration, new services, such as information and communications technologies (ICT), financials and tourism are opening-up opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship across the region. The World Tourism Organisation projects Africa’s international tourist arrivals to increase from 53mn in 2012 to around 85mn in 2030 and 134mn by 2050.

SSA is outpacing other regions in tourism growth, with travellers surging by 300 per cent since 1990.

With majority of Africa’s adult population still unbanked, its financial sector is projected to grow 40 per cent in coming decade, with household spending on banking reaching US$30bn by 2020, according to McKinsey & Co. There is a need for ‘financial inclusion’ by bringing the unbanked into formal financial system – hence demands for basic savings products, personal loans, micro-finance and home mortgages. Access to credit in Africa is weak and concentrated in a few sectors – mainly among large companies.

Almost two-thirds of micro enterprises lack access to credit – thereby hindering job creation and poverty alleviation.

Technological innovation is changing the way business is done across Africa – it has boosted connectivity even to remote parts of vast continent. Undersea data cables are currently being laid at a rapid rate, providing exponential bandwidth growth that is increasing communications and Internet access, particularly through mobile devices. In 2012, there were 650mn cellphone users in Africa compared to just 11mn in 2000. By 2025 the region could have 360mn smart phone users. Broadband penetration has also surged in recent years, thanks to ongoing efforts to develop hightech industry, and is projected to reach 99 per cent of the population by 2060 according to an International Monetary Fund survey.

Several countries have made significant regulatory reforms since 2005 to enhance their business environment, by setting up

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According to the 2014 Doing Business Report – compiled by the World Bank across Africa, 66 per cent of countries enacted at least one reform in the past year, versus 33 per cent in 2005.

Capital inflows Total external flows have quadrupled since 2000 and are projected to reach a historical high of US$200bn in 2014. FDI into Africa has sky-rocked since the 1990s – expected by the IMF at US$60.4bn in 2014, compared to paltry flows of US$876mn in 1993. The extractive industries over decades were main beneficiaries of FDI, but now manufacturing and services are attracting an increasing share of the 750 new Greenfield projects across Africa.

There are more opportunities now for investing in infrastructure, and for developing skills, to serve a more productive economic sector” Ajen Sita, managing partner at Ernst & Young, said, “FDI has a particularly important role to play as a future source of longer term capital for reinvestment in infrastructure initiatives and as an accelerator of sustainable growth across Africa. And there is far more to come.

Although the African share of global FDI has grown over the past decade, we believe that it does not reflect the increasing attractiveness of a region that has one of the fastest economic growth rates and highest returns on investment in the world.”

African sovereign bond issuances have soared in recent years. They rose to a record US$10bn in 2013, compared to only US$1bn a decade ago – attracted by higher yields and better opportunities for risk diversification. Significantly, private capital flows have outstripped official aid to Africa since 2005.

Socio-political transformation Referring to social agenda, Africa is slowly moving up on the UN’s Human Development Index (HDI), reflected in higher life expectancy, educational attainment and access to public services. Since 2000, the continent’s HDI rose by 1.5 per cent on

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average, compared to 0.7 per cent in the nineties. Infant child mortality is forecast to decline from 127 per 1,000 live births in 2010 to 45/1,000 live births by 2060, largely thanks to higher incomes and improved water supply/ sanitation. Poverty rates should also drop, with the proportion of Africa’s population living on US$1.25/day falling from two-fifths in 2010 to under one-third by 2060, while literacy rates could reach 96 per cent in 2060, the AfDB reckons.

The size of the infrastructure gap that must be closed if Africa is to realise the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is estimated at more than US$180bn. The AfDB estimates SSA faces an annual funding shortfall of US$8.1bn to meet the MDG targets. Fresh capital investments are needed in each sub-sector: transportation, telecommunications, water/sanitation, and energy supply in the next 50 years in order to catch-up with developing Asia and South America.

Whilst autocratic rule still grips much of the Middle East, Africa’s democracy has improved through the holding of regular presidential elections (15 in 2011 and five each in 2012 and 2013) – recognised as largely free/fair by international observers.

The number of democracies has risen from just three in 1990 to 19 by 2012, of which nine are genuine democracies, according to Freedom House. Today, most of Africa (with few exceptions) is at peace and moving forward. Only five of sub-Sahara’s 48 countries are among the top-30 most deadly places on earth. However, institutional reforms are must in fledgling democracies aimed at improving the state’s capacity and tackling a culture of graft.

In sum, many challenges remain, however, including improving governance, reducing pervasive poverty and unemployment, strengthening public services, and achieving ‘inclusive’ growth. Addressing these issues are key to raising living standards, moving to a higher growth trajectory and attracting more FDI. With financial windfalls from oil-andmineral exports, greater access to private capital and increased tax efforts, the African countries can fund critically needed transformative investments and develop a skill-based society, which are prerequisites for joining the ranks of the world’s most dynamic and productive economies. Yet investing in African infrastructure can be very lucrative, with returns “up to twice as high as we get elsewhere”, according to one investor. ■ Moin Siddiqi, economist www.africanreview.com

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Backhoe is the key for future growth For several decades, the JCB backhoe loader has been the key tool to drive successful business growth in Africa

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ackhoe loaders are set to play a central role in revolutionising economies across Africa as the drive for improved infrastructure gathers pace.

According to former World Bank Director Maryvonne Plessis-Fraissard rural roads have a greater economic impact than any other investment, even education, agriculture and health.

And the versatility of the backhoe loader means it will play an increasingly important part in creating that wealth in rural areas, as new roads are built and infrastructure improvements implemented.

A icon of change For the past six decades, JCB backhoes have been literally changing and creating the world in which we live and the company is the world’s number one manufacturer of this iconic machine.

And with an extensive backhoe range and excellent sales and service operations across Africa, it’s the JCB backhoe that the vast majority of companies buy.

As well as building road, the JCB backhoe loader has been core to the successful building of companies.

Entrepreneurs keen to develop a business have invested in partnership with JCB to transform their communities. If it takes eight hours to dig a trench by hand, a JCB backhoe loader can achieve the same result in eight minutes.

The machine is not simply building infrastructure, but developing business knowledge and expertise, allowing those fledgling companies to re-invest and to grow, bringing income to developing communities and transforming the lives of many, through employment and personal development.

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outlets. Established companies such as Kemach JCB, the sole distributor for JCB in South Africa, with 13 regional offices and four distribution dealerships supporting customers across the country.

The JCB 5CX, working for Nowlan Contractors in Cape Town, South Africa

Serving the global community JCB is the world’s number one manufacturer of backhoe loaders. Initially designed by Joseph Cyril Bamford 60 years ago, the company has gone on to build more than 500,000 backhoe loaders, in factories in the UK, India and Brazil.

The company is the global market leader for backhoes, and holds the number one position in the UK, in Europe, in India, Russia and of course in Africa. One in every two backhoe loaders sold anywhere in the world today is a JCB. JCB started selling backhoe loaders in Africa 50 years ago, before appointing full line dealers in the late 1960s. Companies like Hudson Watson in Zambia in 1969, Hall, Blyth and Co in Angola in 1969, Patterson Simons Ewart in Ghana in 1969, Blackwood Hodge in Nigeria, Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Kenya and Uganda in 1971 and 1972. Indeed JCB opened its own offices in Africa in 1970 and has been core to the development of the market since that time.

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Meeting African demand JCB remains a family-owned company, dedicated to the development of efficient, technically advanced construction machinery. Yet, today, JCB is the third largest construction equipment manufacturer in the world by volume, building more than 300 machines in 22 plants around the world.

The company is a global leader in innovation, development and engineering excellence, yet remains focussed on individual business needs in every specific region and country. JCB believes in individual machine specifications to suit individual customer needs, offering a wide range of machines, attachments and purchasing options to meet the needs of

The 3DX by JCB, which combines high versatility with strength

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JCB has built more than 500,000 backhoe loaders, which have been literally changing and creating the world in which we live” customers across Africa, from larger national contractors to owner-operating entrepreneurs.

JCB sales have quadrupled in Africa in the past seven years to meet growing demand for equipment. Construction machinery demand has more than doubled since 2005, with a major shift in geographical sales. Traditional southern Africa has accounted for up to 70 per cent of sales, today that is closer to 35 per cent, with market growth in North, East and West Africa. By the end of 2017 the African construction equipment market is expected to grow by a further 25 per cent.

Equipment user demands are changing,

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too. African companies want more power and productivity, increased strength and durability, higher efficiency and lower fuel consumption. These are all core values for JCB, a company that has been led by innovation and engineering excellence from day one.

Machinery and services for African infrastructure Though perhaps best known for its worldleading backhoe loaders, JCB producing an entire range of equipment specifically designed to meet the needs of African operators. From compact excavators and skid steers for urban renovation and construction, to wheeled loaders and excavators for bulk earthmoving and quarrying, and compaction equipment for road building and repair.

It isn’t all about the machinery though, JCB dealers offer service and unrivalled global spare parts distribution. The latest innovation from JCB is LiveLink, a telematic communication system using satellite technology to help machinery owners to monitor and manage equipment remotely. JCB LiveLink also allows our dealers to provide proactive

The JCB 2DX boasts efficiency courtesy of its frugal low-horsepower engine

support, reducing downtime, cutting operating costs and boosting return on investment for JCB customers across Africa.

African people, African infrastructure, JCB support. Together we create a winning partnership, helping to build a better infrastructure across Africa. Every JCB machine deployed creates five jobs and teaches new skills, skills that can be used in all areas of infrastructure development.

JCB is helping to transform local communities, transforming lives. ■

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Banking on technology A look at how banking infrastructure has changed the face of Nigeria in the past decade

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ith Nigeria having recently eclipsed South Africa as the continent’s biggest economy, it is worth taking a look the nation’s progress from the perspective of a service which is indispensable to the modern way of life – electronic payments. And electronic payments, in turn, depend on suitable telecommunications and banking infrastructure.

The pace of change in Nigeria is remarkable and, having been in the country for frequent periods around the early 2000s as part of the birth of the modern payments industry in that country, change is nowhere more noticeable than in the retail banking sector. Having recently returned there this year in a payments consultant capacity, the benefit of such an extended hiatus is the comparison of two distanced snapshots: the differences are quite stark and immediately noticeable.

A decade of development From a largely cash-based society ten years ago, where wads of cash or travellers’ cheques were a necessity for visitors, and where you’d be lucky to find a single MasterCard machine (which would connect directly to America), today ATMs and credit card point-of-sale devices are everywhere.

A decade ago, there were almost no electronic payment systems at all. The few ATMs were ‘through-the-wall’ types at bank branches, and there was little if not no remote or even inter-bank connectivity. By the same token, telecommunications were pretty poor; a walk on the streets would reveal why, with telephone wires festooned on poles, or attached in an

Ten years ago, MasterCard machines were hard to find.

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entirely haphazard fashion to the side of buildings. Companies generally established their own connectivity using microwave towers, rather than wait on the speed of government to improve communications.

From a herd of nearly a hundred banks, each operating within a limited fiefdom, the Central Bank of Nigeria promulgated policy in 2005 that saw the sector consolidated down to the just 22 currently in play. This process is regarded as a definitive case study for the success of downscaling (the goal being to align with the modern trend of moving from a banking system dominated by many small and relatively unstable banks, to a system with a few bigger and more reliable banks.

South Africa arguably went through a similar exercise in the Retail Banking sector a couple of decades ago). But this exercise has another, more organic effect on customers.

In the case of ATMs, the absence of an interlinking switch, which would allow customers from a bank in one area to withdraw cash from a bank in another, was hampered by a large and cumbersome pool of possible member banks. Together, with the consolidation of the organisations, such a facility – considered indispensable for modern banking – was introduced.

Similarly, credit card machines just didn’t exist en masse and were not widely available, relying as they do on a connection from the merchant to the card issuer (the bank) and the payment system provider.

These connections, of course, depend on telecommunications infrastructure.

A better base for banking services A sense of perspective is required where Nigerian telecommunications is concerned. The country has a population of nearly 170mn people, but it has just over 2.5mn landlines today. Thanks to the revolution of mobile telephony that the foundations for better payments systems were laid – today, there are 164mn GSM lines and nearly 15mn CDMA (3G) connections.

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started to occur, which has almost certainly played a role in helping Nigeria to its position as the continent’s biggest economy. More people were getting ‘banked’, or gaining access to banking services. Transaction volumes have been increasing exponentially and when people are banked and transactions begin to flow freely, the economy benefits due to increased consumer participation in both the retail and retail-banking sectors.

The positive effect of a modern, wellmanaged payments system manifests in various ways. For example, those who have been to Nigeria’s capital, Lagos (especially a decade or more ago) will remember chaotic roads mostly in a state of disrepair; traffic jams on a colossal scale; and an almost complete absence of traffic lights.

Stanchion Payment Solutions is a respected electronic funds transfer (EFT) consultancy and systems integrator offering specialised custom development, technical, regulatory and financial skills. Stanchion has implemented, enhanced and managed payment systems around the world.

Roads are to an extent a picture of what’s going on in a country. Today, the situation couldn’t be more different. New tarmac can be seen everywhere. Traffic management is vastly improved (although getting off ‘The Island’ the traffic can still be a challenge).

There are high-rises climbing into the sky.

People from the regions go to Lagos to spend their holidays. Even the airport terminal is undergoing a wide-scale upgrade.

The Nigerian retail economy no longer depends on cash alone, but has the payments systems to support modern means of transacting, delivering improved security and convenience and easing the process of doing business, both locally and foreign investment based.

The situation is geared for continued strong growth in the foreseeable future – and that means Nigeria is an economic power to be reckoned with. ■ Liam McDermott, Stanchion Payment Solutions www.africanreview.com

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Continental Reinsurance Committed to the continent and trusted client-partner relationships

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ontinental Reinsurance continues to consolidate its role as a trusted partner in the African insurance industry through responsive service delivery, diverse product offerings, and capacity building across local markets underpinned by the security and strength of its pan-African operations. Continental Reinsurance has a history spanning more than 25 years and the firm has developed an extensive network of offices to reach clients across Africa.

In October 2012, it became the first African reinsurance company (outside South Africa) to become a signatory to the UNEP FI Principals for Sustainable Insurance.

Continental Reinsurance is Africa’s largest private reinsurer (outside South Africa). The Company offers a full suite of non-life and life reinsurance services.

It is rated B+ (Good) by AM Best for financial strength and is credited for robust risk-adjusted capital. The Company prides itself on having a strong balance sheet and capital base complemented by a peerless

service culture, in-house actuarial expertise, an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, and an experienced oil and gas specialty practice.

Localization One of the key focus areas of its strategic plan has been geographical expansion into new territories in Africa. In line with this strategy, the Company will trade across more countries in Africa through a network of wellcapitalised subsidiaries staffed by highly skilled professionals.

The Company has two branch offices in Francophone Africa and has set in motion a process for the incorporation and capitalisation of a Francophone company. It

One of the key focus areas of its strategic plan has been geographical expansion into new territories in Africa.�

handles its Nigerian and Anglophone business through a branch office at its head office in Lagos. Nigeria continues to be its largest market contributing over 60 per cent of its business. With the Nigerian economy now being the largest and projected to continue growing strongly, that market will retain a dominant place in its business strategy.

Continental Reinsurance has fully commenced operations in Tunis to cater for its Northern African/Maghreb clients, while its Southern African operations has commenced through a joint venture subsidiary based in Gaborone, Botswana. In Nairobi, the Kenya subsidiary handles the Eastern operations.

With its geographic diversity, strong brand, talented people and proven strategy, the Company is well placed to achieve the continued success that will result in the creation of value over the short, medium and long term not only for its shareholders but broader community of its stakeholders. â– Continental Reinsurance is rated B+ (Good) by AM Best for financial strength and is credited for robust risk-adjusted capital

Why should one opt for reinsurance?

According to reinsurance company SCOR Global Life, reinsurance offers the direct insurer greater security for its equity and solvency, as well as stable results when unusual and major events occur, insurers the option to to increase their available capacity by enabling them to underwrite policies covering a larger number of risks without excessively raising their administrative costs and makes substantial liquid assets available to insurers in the event of exceptional losses.

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companies by defining their needs and devising effective reinsurance programmes to plan their capital needs better and understand their solvency margin.

Apart from the above, companies also supply support services like technical training, organisation, accounting and information technology, and eventually provide expertise in certain highly specialised areas such as the analysis of complex risks and risk pricing.

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Supporting businesses How money is being directed through microfinance vehicles, to support new forms of commerce

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ocial investor and worldwide cooperative Oikocredit recently released its social performance results for 2013. The results reflect data reported by 608 of Oikocredit’s partner organisations.

On 31 December 2013, Oikocredit’s development financing portfolio stood at US$805.8mn, with US$653mn invested in microfinance and the remainder in social enterprises including fair trade organizations, cooperatives and agricultural enterprises. Investments in low-income countries (GNI per capita = US$1,035) increased to US$127mn in 2013 from US$105mn in 2012, with US$55mn invested in Africa and US$70mn in Asia.

Through Oikocredit’s microfinance partners, 28mn borrowers were reached in 2013. 81 per cent of them were women and 24 per cent active in agriculture. Partners involved in agriculture, trading and other sectors outside microfinance reached 315,000 farmers and 1.5mn cooperative members. Of those partners, 70 per cent reported having an environmental policy, with 29 per cent having a policy on gender.

The results also showed that 71 per cent of microfinance partners endorsed client protection principles in 2013, up from 59 per cent the previous year. Throughout 2013, Oikocredit provided US$4mn in capacity building funds, approving over 130 support initiatives as well as strengthening its social performance management mentoring programme.

Positive social results Ging Ledesma, social performance and credit analysis director of Oikocredit said the results showed the firm’s continuing efforts to keep client benefits and welfare at the core of its operations. ”Data shows that our current strategy and activities are contributing to positive social change, particularly financial inclusion and women’s empowerment,” said Ledesma. ”We’re also pleased to see that partners are paying closer attention to the environment while maintaining social and financial commitments.”

Looking ahead In 2014, Oikocredit has been working to ensure that its partners deliver real benefits to low-income earners and their communities. A key objective for the year is to embed further Oikocredit’s environmental policy into its new agricultural and renewable energy units. Ledesma said Oikocredit will continue to work to achieve a positive triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial results – and that there is also a focus on ”longer-term programmes for microfinance and agricultural value chains as well as sharing successes to build a community of practice”.

Oikocredit is a worldwide cooperative and social investor, funding the microfinance sector, fair trade organisations, cooperatives and SMEs. ■ www.africanreview.com

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Due to slower Internet connections in Nigeria, compared to the West, a seemingly simple task like booking a flight takes longer than it should. Arik Air decided to provide customers with an m-commerce offering , and this is an option African companies are beginning to explore

How Nigerian airline Arik Air has embraced mobile technology to build new revenue streams for the company

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ver the last decade, Africa has witnessed an explosion in the popularity of mobile commerce (mcommerce), with a number of companies beginning to wake up to the enormous potential of rapidly advancing mobile technology and smartphone platforms.

Whilst the technology is taking off and gaining popularity all over the world, mcommerce has the potential to make the biggest impact in the African market.

The importance of m-commerce in Africa comes down to accessibility. For some time, consumers in the West have enjoyed the convenience of booking and paying for a multitude of services online, yet a large number of their African counterparts have not been afforded the same privilege. A lack of investment and extortionate broadband costs across the continent means that traditional computer-based Internet connectivity has limited impact.

The percentage of households with reliable Internet access lags way behind those in the West. As a result, relatively simple transactions such as booking a flight can take far longer than they should. In the case of Arik Air, we decided that providing customers with an m-commerce offering

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was the answer to this problem and it’s a solution which more African companies are beginning to explore.

A critical time for mobile commerce There are 650mn mobile phone users in Africa, making it the fastest-growing market after Asia. Thanks to the remarkable

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growth over the last ten years, countries like Nigeria have seen mobile phone penetration surpass 70 per cent, to just over 110mn people. When compared to computer-based Internet penetration, which lags behind at just 30 per cent, it is clear which medium has the bigger potential.

In Nigeria and West Africa, the phenomenal increase in mobile penetration has been impossible to overlook. As a result, more and more companies are beginning to provide mcommerce offerings and dedicated mobile apps to take advantage of the greater penetration and access to consumers.

Providing customers with an m-commerce option has become a crucial tool for any businesses looking to develop an online offering and is helping position African companies as 21st century operators.

Nigeria is certainly one of the countries leading the way in the field, with its private sector being supported by government initiatives aimed at nurturing and developing the m-commerce sector. A good example of this was a recent announcement from Nigeria’s communication technology minister, H E www.africanreview.com

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To stay on top of the digital race, companies need to constantly innovate.

With this in mind, Arik Air is developing its own check-in app, which will allow travellers to check in through their mobile phone. Given that Arik Air already has an online check-in service, the addition of the mobile version is an obvious and necessary next step.

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By the end of 2013, Arik Air s m-commerce accounted for 2.9 per cent of its total monthly revenue and 1.3 per cent of its total yearly revenue

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key to Internet penetration.

Last year, Arik Air introduced its own mcommerce platform, whilst also becoming the first sub-Saharan airline to introduce a

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dedicated mobile and tablet booking app. By partnering with Slim Trader, one of Nigeria’s leading mobile technology companies, our customers are now able to search for and purchase tickets via text message or through our app.

Thanks to the remarkable growth over the last ten years, countries like Nigeria have seen mobile phone penetration surpass 70 per cent, to just over 110mn people. In Nigeria and West Africa, the phenomenal increase in mobile penetration has been impossible to overlook. As a result, more and more companies are beginning to provide m-commerce offerings and dedicated mobile apps to take advantage of the greater penetration and access to consumers.

Nigeria is certainly one of the countries leading the way in the field, with its private sector being supported by Government initiatives aimed at nurturing and developing the mcommerce sector.”

Flying on a growth curve Advancements like these are helping consumers overcome continent-wide challenges in critical infrastructure and limited Internet access. For Arik Air, these additions allow us to tap into a market of approximately 110mn Nigerians with mobiles. The results of the introduction of our m-commerce platform speak for themselves. By the end of 2013, m-commerce accounted for 2.9 per cent of our total monthly revenue and 1.3 per cent of yearly revenue.

What is even more impressive is that by the end of Q1 2014, mcommerce had increased to 3.7 per cent of total revenue – an average of 8,500 bookings per month.

The importance of m-commerce cannot be underestimated; our current growth trajectory suggests m-commerce will account for six per cent of total revenue by 2015 and 20 per cent of total revenue by 2020. However, to stay on top of the digital race, companies need to constantly innovate. With this in mind, Arik Air is developing its own check-in app, which will allow travellers to check-in through their mobile phone. Given that Arik Air already has an online check-in service, the addition of the mobile version is an obvious and necessary next step. We are acutely conscious of the fact that it is essential we explore unique ways to provide core airline features through mobile platforms if we are to stay ahead of the curve. However, it’s not just airlines that need to move with the times. Any business needs to find innovative ways to provide the best service for its customers and African companies need to embrace m-commerce technology or face the prospect of being left behind. ■

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Automated safety arm From enhancing safety to controlling riots, South Africa’s mining sector could soon see a major shift in the use of robotics to solve some of its gravest concerns

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obotics engineers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are making rapid advancements in the development of automated machines to improve safety in the country’s mines, particularly after blasts.

The CSIR’s Mobile Intelligence Autonomous Systems (Mias) unit is currently testing robots, which have been built to assess the conditions of underground mines after blasting, thereby eliminating the risk of injury or death which humans face when entering shafts after explosions. ”When a mine is blasted, people can’t enter until the air settles. Only after it has cleared can somebody can go in, but they have to check if the hanging walls are safe. The process is done manually and that can be very dangerous if the rocks are loose,” said Natasha Govender, senior researcher at Mias.

The robot uses sensory equipment such as lasers and cameras to map its surroundings and avoid obstacles, while evaluating hanging wall stability. If it encounters trouble, the machine can be switched to a semiautonomous mode, allowing human operators to control its movements.

Hardware for the prototype robots is being imported from the USA for about US$105,000, but the CSIR is planning to develop a low-cost robot platform, which can be produced in large quantities locally. Mias also aims to add gas sensors to the robot, allowing it to gauge if the underground air can be inhaled after blasting. In addition, the team is developing search and rescue robots, as well as unmanned ‘mules’ which can carry equipment.

In a country where there were 90 mining deaths last year, Govender said that the robots would save human lives, and mining companies millions of Rand in work stoppages and prevent conflict with unions if workers are hurt or killed on the job. Despite its potential value to the mining sector, the use of robotics in South Africa has thus far only been adopted

by Anglo American, who in 2013 signed a fiveyear master agreement with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) – based in Pittsburgh, USA – to develop automated technologies for mining.

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inspections will be explored as part of this agreement, allowing robots to conduct underground mining tasks that are unsafe and extremely challenging for humans.

“Ultimately, automating the most difficult, costly, and dangerous mining activities will help create far more sustainable and safe working conditions for all underground operators working in the mining industry and also increase the productivity and efficiency of Anglo American’s operations,” said David Bentley, head of technology at Anglo American. Mias is collaborating with a variety of research partners overseas and locally in an attempt to expand South Africa’s fledgling robotics research.

The CSIR are developing robots, similar to the PackBot 510, aimed at evaluating the safety of mines after blasts

“Researchers keen to complete PhDs are allowed to study abroad, particularly at the University of Edinburgh and ETH Zurich in Switzerland. The idea is to bring those skills back to South Africa and then supervise students within the robotics field,” said Govender.

Meanwhile, the Department of Science and Technology recently announced that it will provide US$1.5mn as scholarship funds for postgraduate students looking to complete their master’s degrees and PhDs in the field of robotics. Scholarships will be provided in subfields including mining, manufacturing, underwater, medical and defence robotics. The Department has approached the CSIR to facilitate the development of the Robotics Strategy of South Africa (ROSSA). “The current situational analysis of robotics research activities within the National System of Innovation revealed that robotics research efforts in South Africa are fragmented, and lack socio-economic impact,” said Dr Nkgatho Tlale, a robotics expert

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in South Africa. The aim of ROSSA is to provide a unified strategy at both national and institutional levels, and to maximise synergy between the existing research activities in robotics,” Tlale explained.

The use of robotics for mining applications, which is in its infancy in Africa, has already taken off in Australia and the United States.

About 200 driver-less trucks have been deployed in ore mines in Australia, while mining giant Rio Tinto is funding one of the world’s largest non-military robotics programmes, and will soon begin using unmanned trains and drones. The country’s mining industry spends about US$4bn each year on research and development, while Rio Tinto spent US$370mn on its 730-person technology and innovation unit in 2013.

In comparison, CSIR’s Mias unit employs only 22 people, and relies on around US$1.5mn worth of government funding per year. A more outlandish potential use for unmanned vehicles in South Africa’s mining sector has also recently emerged.

The Skunk Riot Control Copter, developed

by South African company Desert Wolf, is the world’s first drone aimed at controlling rioting crowds “without endangering the lives of protestors or security staff”. The Skunk, which retails for around US$50,000, is an eight-blade mini-helicopter fitted with four paintball barrels, a high-definition video camera, longrange control, laser system, thermal camera, strobe lights and on-board speakers.

Developers claim that the drone will prevent incidents such as the Marikana Massacre last year, where 34 protesting miners were shot dead by police in the North West province.

“The system also has a number of safety systems and features. Desert Wolf will continue to improve the design and ensure a safe and reliable product. Our aim is to assist in preventing another Marikana, we were there and it should never happen again,” the company said in a press statement.

Company director Hennie Kiesser has reportedly told the BBC that a buyer– an international mining house – has been identified for 25 of the drones (which can be fitted with heavier ammunition such as pepper spray). ■ www.africanreview.com

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Improving comms for maritime safety services Inmarsat continues collaboration on the development of connectivity for all aspects of sea-faring operations, with a focus on safe passage at the core of its efforts

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he development and presentation of safety communications in maritime operations has been continually developed by Inmarsat over decades of service to sea-farers. Peter Blackhurst, head of safety services, maritime, at Inmarsat, spoke in London at HQS Wellington, the headquarters of The Honourable Company of Master Mariners, on the subject of safety services since the established the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Inmarsat's maritime core services help crews manage day-to-day tasks and benefit from reliable communications - but they also ensure that Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) requirements are met by ship owners. Inmarsat is also seeking IMO approval for voice distress and data services standards, with technology that is already in use serving an array of market needs.

Look at Inmarsat-C's services, for example. Inmarsat enables two-way data and messaging communication services to and from virtually anywhere in the world, utilising low-cost terminals and antennas. Look at Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) capabilities for the provision of simultaneous voice and broadband data communications from small and lightweight satellite terminals.

Key to the next generation of maritime safety communications is the Maritime Safety Server (MSS), which carries services and applications including weather charts, notices to mariners, and 'e-nav' applications.

This includes, for example, enhancements to: navigational warnings; piracy and armed robbery warnings; chart correction services; coastal warnings; storm warnings; and shore-to-ship distress alerts.

The future of maritime safety communications Guy Sear, VP business development at Inmarsat Maritime, spoke of the future of maritime communications and where Inmarsat sees the development of the maritime community and its communications ecosystem. Safety, regulatory and security services have to develop

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around existing infrastructure, and with key partners such as European Space Agency (ESA). Guy began with the bridge, and with the way bridge operation has changed with the introduction of new technologies and practices such as weather routing and vessel optimisation. Inmarsat's services have been key, in this respect, and one notes particularly such developments as the introduction of the world's first global 3G mobile network with the Inmarsat-4 (I-4) series of satellites in July 2013, whereby four satellites are responsible for delivering L-band broadband services - including BGAN, FleetBroadband and SwiftBroadband.

"No ship would function without an engine room," Mr. Sear said, and observed that the shipping industry is now grasping the huge opportunities available from connecting and collaboratively managing fuel resources and information on new and innovative engine technologies. Mr. Sear added, then, that the cargo - the movement of goods, meeting supply and dean of the global economy - is increasingly subject to information and communications technologies and infrastructure. Risks can be mitigated better, with respect to cargo management.

And the crew on board are increasingly part of the conversation about risk management and new technologies. Some operators give iPads to ensure that they are always in touch and are monitored. The next step may be lifestyle bracelets, or other forms of wearable communications, so that crew lifestyles can be monitored and managed for moved safety and for improved performance.

Our lives are always connected now, and the satellite communications industry provides the backbone for the maritime industry to meet and develop regulations that can keep the world's shipping industry going and in increasingly safe manner.

Philippe Sivac, large platform programme manager at ESA, with responsibility for the Alphasat programme, spoke of how high-power satellite telecommunications can serve Inmarsat's ambition to develop the next generation of maritime communications services - and its prime objective, within this ambition, of contributing to safety at sea.

Alphasat is the result of one of ESA’s biggest public–private partnerships - involving ESA, Inmarsat and around a dozen institutional and industrial partners. Alphasat also embodies the next step in engineering for satellite communications. It is the first satellite to use Alphabus, a highpower telecommunications platform jointly developed by Astrium and Thales Alenia Space under a joint contract from ESA and the French space agency CNES. Alphasat carries advanced geomobile communications equipment in L-band, augmenting Inmarsat’s BGAN service, enabling communications across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East with increased capacity. ■ www.africanreview.com

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ulti-purpose shipping line Safmarine MPV has enhanced its Europe-West Africa service with the launch of ENERGY, a dedicated service which, in the words of line director Capt Jean-Marc Thiebaut, “perfectly represents what Safmarine MPV stands for and that is to provide the oil and gas industry with a premium shipping service to West Africa”.

According to Safmarine MPV Managing Director, Jorg Knuttel, “The launch of the new ENERGY service and the merger of two existing Safmarine MPV services, the ACE and OPEX services, to create the INDUSTRY service, represent a significant milestone for Safmarine MPV. “Since becoming an independent and separate business unit within The Maersk Group a year ago, our goal has been to build a strong foundation for Safmarine MPV and to establish a product portfolio that allows us to better serve our growing customer base in the oil and gas and multi-purpose markets.

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Tanks for a Nigerian gas compression plant are loaded on a Safmarine MPV vessel. Safmarine MPV has enhanced its Europe-West Africa multi-purpose service portfolio with the introduction of a new service (the ENERGY service) and by merging its former ACE and OPEX services to create the new INDUSTRY service

And this is a goal we believe we have achieved by launching the new service and merging two former services.”

According to Thiebaut, the ENERGY service was positively received by the industry when it was first introduced at the

recent Breakbulk Europe conference and exhibition held in May 2014.

“The service, which has a frequency of every 18 days, will make direct calls at Aberdeen (UK), Antwerp (Belgium) and Portugal before calling the Nigerian port of Onne and Luanda, Sonils, Soyo and Lobito in Angola.

“Transit times will also be significantly shorter than those currently available.”

The INDUSTRY service – which combines the strengths of the former ACE and OPEX services – offers a fast, direct liner service for industrial projects, conventional cargo and containers between Europe and selected ports in West Africa.

Standard features on both the Safmarine Europe-West Africa services are a heavy lift capability of up to 160 tons (using ships own gear), full IMDG/IMO capability (acceptance of all classes of IMO including IMO 1 and IMO 7) and the support of Safmarine MPV’s highly experienced and knowledgeable trade and operations team. ■

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ver the next 10 years, online retail will continue to gain popularity in both developed and emerging markets and as a result, logistics companies are set to play a key role in providing vital supply chain management solutions that are able to evolve with consumers’ changing shopping habits. This is one of the key findings in the DHL Global E-Tailing 2025* study, which analyses the role which eCommerce will play in consumer’s live in the year 2025, and how it will influence consumerism, retailing and logistics.

Sumesh Rahavendra of DHL Express The study explores future scenarios Sub-Saharan (SSA) with alternative views of what eCommerce globally could look like for consumers and businesses in the near future, depending of various economic factors. The different future projections are based on a detailed analysis of the most influential factors effecting economies - from energy and raw material prices to technological, political and social factors, to retail and consumption patterns. The four possible scenarios are: 1 Hybrid consumer behaviour in convergent worlds of retailing: A strong global economy and stable middle class establishes a true model of “Everywhere Commerce” where smartphones and tablets remain consumers’ constant companions. Interactive displays are ever-present in city streets, serving as interfaces to the virtual world, and the retail sector targets customers through a variety of channels, such as these interactive displays, as well as offers their goods online and in stationary stores.

2 Artificial intelligence in digital retailing: The global economy thrives, despite exhibiting significant volatility in preceding years. A highly developed digital culture evolves in this scenario, which sees all products being sold online, and consumers receiving support of virtual consultants, which will not only check the authenticity of a product and monitor purchase and delivery, but also place the actual order online.

3 Self-presentation in virtual communities: The world economy experiences rapid growth and the increase in wealth creates an affluent consumption-oriented middle class, whose values have shifted away from work and more towards leisure. Niche retail websites, which offer selective and a dynamically-changing assortment for individual lifestyles, becomes the focal point of regional and global lifestyle communities primarily driving online retail.

4 Collaborative consumption in a regionalised retailing landscape: A crisis scenario whereby consumer consumption patterns develop after the global economy suffers another financial crisis. Under these circumstances, a high degree of protectionism brings international retailing to a complete standstill. The powerful shift of the economy leads to a substantial change in consumer habits and results in consumers buying locally, as a rule. ■ www.africanreview.com

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Bentall Rowlands and African Review: a long-term relationship “Over the years, our brand has been greatly enhanced through our partnership with African Review. On behalf of everyone at Bentall Rowlands including its many African clients, we would like to thank African Review for their excellent publication and their efforts involved in making it special and credible. Well done and Happy 50th Anniversary.

We look forward to many more future publications,“ says Paul Kirkman, Managing Director, Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Limited.

Bentall Rowlands is a leading UK manufacturer in complete storage and processing equipment solutions for the agricultural and industrial markets. We can trace our origins back to the industrial and agricultural revolutions that sent waves of influence around the world.

Bentall and Rowlands are two of the oldest and most respected names in the industry with their engineering experience spanning many generations. Over the years the Company passed from father to son. Always innovative, always successful. In 1961 the Acrow Group acquired the Company and rationalised it to concentrate on coffee machinery, bulk storage and handling equipment. In the early 1980s the Companies were sold and moved to Scunthorpe. In 1988 Rowlands Engineers were acquired and amalgamated the bulk storage and handling business with that of Bentalls. All manufacturing took place at the site in Scunthorpe.

In August 2003, the business was acquired by Leyland Exports Ltd with the desire to focus the business into one market. With over a century of experience in the design, quality and installation of grain storage systems,

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Bentall Rowlands is a leading UK manufacturer in storage and processing equipment solutions for the agriculture and industry

we offer a wide range of galvanised steel silos and hoppers, water tanks, catwalks and platforms, material handling equipment, cleaning and grading and weighing and drying systems that are assembled worldwide.

The company’s engineering and technical expertise combined with continued focus on customer satisfaction places us in a strong position to capitalise on the expanding market in storage systems. With the capabilities to design, manufacture, supply, and install storage systems from an extensive range of products, it provides a comprehensive end-toend solution which can be designed to any specific clients’ requirements.

For further information please visit www.bentallrowlands.com or call +44 (0) 1724 282 828I

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EW-EURODRIVE and Pneumax, co-sponsors of the 2014 PneuDrive Challenge Engineering Design Competition, have challenged engineering students from across South Africa to step beyond academic theory and explore how they could improve supply chain efficiency.

In the 2013 Outlook on the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry report, the World Economic Forum highlighted the relative high costs of logistics in developing economies as one of the major constraints to allowing these countries to fully exploit the business development opportunities available. Reducing the cost of logistics has been identified as a key factor in helping boost trade and support national competitiveness, with packaging and warehousing being obviously

important elements of this complex challenge. But where, or how, could engineering students make a difference to the overall effectiveness of a complex industry?

The PneuDrive Challenge, an engineering design competition entering its seventh year, provides a learning experience for mechanical, electronic and mechatronic engineering students to learn about engineering design, technology and business. By challenging students to design and propose innovative solutions for the warehousing and logistics industry, SEW-Eurodrive and Pneumax have created an opportunity that accelerates the learning required to improve business competitiveness.

Acknowledging packaging and warehousing problems Engineering students, who understandably need to focus on academic and design theory, are only exposed to real-life industry problems once they enter the job market. This means that everyday problems that those with experience may have an inherent consideration for, such as package preservation, location management, inventory control, product movement and occupational health and safety, remain elusive areas of knowledge for young talent entering industry. Learning on the job is critical, but for the sake of improving global competitiveness, accelerated learning opportunities that raise awareness of everyday business realities need to be created.

Pneumax managing director Adrian Buddingh emphasises that “business and system integration is often not fully realised at university level". He said, "This competition offers students an opportunity to get exposed to, and consider, other business and engineering disciplines apart from those covered in their separate faculties.�

Successful participants in this year’s engineering design competition will need to show that they are not only competent in engineering and design theory, but that they are also able to University of Johannesburg students eagerly absorbing as much as they can about drive and pneumatic technology

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understand and show how the latest in drive and pneumatic technology could influence packaging and warehouse systems. Specific areas of warehousing such as retrieval, conveying or palletising are part of the problem set, as well as specific package dimensions such as size, weight and package material.

Learning + technology = opportunity South African businesses can put all their energy into manufacturing and producing unique products, but if they can’t get those products to a point of delivery and consumption reliably and consistently, then it’s all pointless on a business level. Efficient logistics and supply chain management play a big role in trade expansion and export diversification and are critical contributors to

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the competitiveness of an economy. What the South African logistics industry needs is people, ideas, solutions and technologies that can quickly bring together improved processes, technology and business understanding to maximise these opportunities. The learning experience created by SEWEurodrive and Pneumax immerses young engineering students in a range of potential problems that will quickly get them to realise that package and warehouse design, as well as fundamental business indicators, are often difficult to bring together successfully.

The winners of the competition receive a ten day all expenses paid trip to Germany and Italy where they will have an opportunity to present their designs to the head offices of the sponsor companies. Competing universities are also offered products from SEW-Eurodrive and Pneumax to ensure that future students are afforded the opportunity to experiment with the latest in drive engineering and pneumatic technology. â–

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CNC technology streamlines production Technology used in the manufacturing process continues to place Damax Sebenza Pack as a leading packaging solutions provider in South Africa

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amax Sebenza Pack operates from a 3,500m2 manufacturing facility in Johannesburg, South Africa, which specialises in the production of plastic packaging for numerous products - including; food, cosmetics, customised and industrial applications.

Managing director Brian Lovell reveals that Damax Sebenza Pack is the only local packaging company that boasts an in-house mould toolroom with computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment for new product design and development, which sets it apart from the competition.

"Using advanced software, we are able to draw the product before downloading it onto a PC, which drip-feeds the machine. From there, we set up the blocks, parameters and tool heights, and the final machined component is completed within a matter of hours," he explains.

Machines made for maximum production Damax Sebenza Pack has a total of three toolroom machines, including the TM-1P

manufactured by USA-based Haas Automation - an internationally recognised leader in the manufacture of CNC vertical machining centres, horizontal machining centres, CNC lathes and rotary products.

The 40 taper Haas TM-1P mould toolroom is a fully enclosed ten-station automatic tool changer with an intuitive programming system and 1 MB of programme memory. It is powered by a 5.6kW vector drive, with a maximum speed of 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque rating of 45Nm at 1,200rpm.

For improved ease-of-use, Brian notes that the Haas TM-1P mould toolroom also features a 15-inch colour LCD monitor and full USB port functionality. "The machine is highly efficient and requires no more than five staff members to operate it throughout the entire manufacturing process, from programme input, all the way through to dye cutting, back grooving and final polishing."

Brian states that the Haas TM-1P mould toolroom is operated by UK-based Edgecam

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3D milling computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software.

"Unlike many CAM systems, Edgecam's 3D milling software is compatible with numerous computer aided design (CAD) systems. This ensures seamless operability between the two systems, with no data translation issues."

According to Brian, Edgecam's extensive suite of advanced 3D cycles are ideally suited for rapidly generating tool paths for all surface and solid machining needs.

"This ultimately results in reduced cycle times and an overall higher level of machining efficiency."

By manufacturing its own moulds in-house using the Haas TM-1P mould toolroom and Edgecam 3D milling software, Brian points out that Damax Sebenza Pack is able to reduce overhead costs that are passed directly onto the customer, while ensuring that the company constantly remains at the forefront of new technology.

"The Haas TM-1P mould toolroom also enables Damax Sebenza Pack to offers its

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clients comprehensive advice with regards to new product packaging, as the customer will approach us with a general concept or a theme for the product packaging, and we will design and develop a mould for the mock-up or prototype packaging samples complete with graphics and logos," he continues.

Developing manufacturing processes The prototype is manufactured with a resin that is cast into a block, and solidifies within ten minutes. Brian adds: "Following suggestions and any necessary modifications, we are able to provide the customer with the most effective solution. Once we receive final approval from the customer, the packaging will be sent to a final mould, and production can begin immediately."

He indicates that Damax Sebenza Pack completes more than 30 prototype packaging projects per month. "These prototypes do not always become a final product, however, this development plays an instrumental role in promoting creativity and innovation for Damax Sebenza Pack and its clients."

Brian reveals that this is another major differentiator between the company and its competitors. "A number of local packaging companies are rigid in their design and

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development. Damax Sebenza Pack, on the other hand, is committed to industry advancements by testing new concepts on a regular basis. This is especially beneficial

over the holiday period, when businesses are looking to create unique packaging that catches the eyes of festive season shoppers," he concludes. â–

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Monitoring water near West African mines Why regular and ongoing monitoring of water quality and levels must become an integral part of all mining operations in Sierra Leone

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In Sierra Leone recently to advise a mining client on water quality monitoring, I was impressed by the commitment to raising the bar with respect to water management in mining – not just among companies but also among government officials, academia and ordinary citizens.

There are a range of laws that need to be taken into account when working in the field of environmental and social impact assessment, but some of the mines have previously been exempt from meeting these requirements. That is now changing, and mines want to get up to speed with global best practice.

The country’s Environment Protection Agency is the key player in this space from a regulatory point of view, and must monitor and coordinate the implementation of the country’s environmental policy. The Mine and Minerals Act makes it a strict requirement that all mining licence holders – from small to large operations – must acquire environmental impact licenses.

Innovative irrigation systems developed by local scientists

Environmental concerns One of the vital concerns of any environmental impact study is to ensure that mining operations do not impact negatively on the supply of water in villages in the immediate vicinity.

The country’s high rainfall means that there will usually be a shallow aquifer associated with the weathered rock (saprolite) layer, and the water quality from these sources is generally very good.

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Rural communities in Sierra Leone are mainly dependent on these shallow groundwater resources as their potable water supply, accessed by village wells that are usually hand-dug. This is because surface water is more quickly impacted by contaminants, so is less reliable as a clean source for human consumption. These shallow aquifers are vulnerable to contamination, e.g. from pit latrines.

Mining activities, including tailings or waste rock dumps up-gradient of community settlements, can also impact on the shallow groundwater water quality. And of course it’s not just the human environment. As the groundwater decants into a wetland or spring, we need to be sure that it is not going to have an impact on these sensitive aquatic ecosystems.

Regular and ongoing monitoring of water quality and levels must therefore become an integral part of all mining operations in Sierra Leone, as they move to embrace best practice in environmental protection. Water quality is an important mandate of the Environment Protection Agency, alongside its other key focus areas including effluent limitations, air quality,

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waste, noise control and pesticide residues.

Installing monitoring boreholes in advance of mining expansions allows a baseline of data to be generated, against which future water quality can be monitored. The University of Sierra Leone is also being drawn into the project, involving chemistry students to assist with monitoring and helping them learn practical skills alongside their university studies.

The Mine and Minerals Act also places obligations on mines to make social and economic contributions to the sustainability of the communities they affect, and to consult when developing a closure plan for when mining operations must cease. Here, there have been some innovative and constructive interventions.

must be applied to mitigating any negative impacts that mining could bring.

Communities are certainly doing their bit.

In a rehabilitation programme that I witnessed, trees were being planted in large numbers for medicinal and other use. A locally-developed drip irrigation system had been engineered for the young saplings, using bamboo stems grown nearby. The whole community was involved in this project, in a range of activities including carrying topsoil and compost – on people’s heads – to the trees. I was particularly impressed by the unity of purpose, despite the disruptive impact of the civil war.

What Sierra Leone needs is the resources, the

equipment and some guidance on implementing best practice; from my experience, there is no lack of motivation and commitment among those who are trained in their specific fields of expertise to implement the necessary plans. Of course, funding is always a challenge, but in the long run it will be vital to put sufficient resources into implementing and enforcing environmental regulations if the country’s mining sector is to prosper.

Another encouraging sign was Sierra Leone’s first mining indaba, held last year in the capital Freetown, and showing the world its intention to leverage its mineral wealth in growing the economy. ■

Rehabilitation and community engagement In the context of heavy minerals mining, which is essentially a chemically benign process, large dredge lakes are established from which the heavy minerals are extracted.

These sites have been successfully converted to fishing enterprises after mining is completed, being stocked with tilapia fish, for example, to support sustainable local enterprise and food requirements.

In drier areas like Botswana, options like this are seldom possible. The water in a pit lake in an arid environment is usually subject to high levels of ‘evapo-concentration’; high levels of evaporation lead to a concentration of impurities in a water body, and it becomes very difficult to rehabilitate the water source or to put it to any alternative use.

Sierra Leone has the benefit of having a range of well-skilled people available to do the necessary environmental protection work that will ensure the sustainability of the mining sector in that country. Speaking to scientists at the university, it is clear that they are champing at the bit to put their expertise to work in these economically important spheres. They realise that mining investment needs a good supply of local mining-related expertise, but also that the same level of skill

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f the data centre of a financial service provider goes down due to a power glitch, the impact is significant – there’s potential damage to equipment, applications and systems. However, the greater impact includes downtime, business loss and damage to customer relationships. Speed and cost of recovery, and limiting damage sustained, will depend on the power management system in place. Clean and constant power is critical. To get it right a number of issues must be taken into consideration.

A data centre typically houses the information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure of a business. It is the nerve centre of the business where multiple cabinets of ICT equipment enable communication, transactions and myriad other business processes, and precious business data is stored and retrieved. A power outage, poor or dirty power supply, or a power anomaly such as a surge or lightning strike, can wreak havoc with sensitive systems.

Protection is vital, but so is ensuring suitable recovery and business continuity.

of power may mean cooling equipment is switched off, putting ICT equipment at risk of overheating or suffering damage as a result of rising humidity. The result may be loss of system performance or operational integrity, resulting in unacceptable times to recovery. In addition, when power is

Power quality and assurance – the practical considerations Much will depend on the risk appetite of the business - i.e., how much data can they afford to lose or is instant failover (100 per cent up time) required. Depending on the challenges faced in the environment and the sensitivity of equipment, a number of technologies can be applied to drive power quality, from voltage stabilisation, galvanic isolation of the power supply to transient absorption and harmonic filtration.

Practical considerations must also be factored in. Besides system downtime, loss

Marco da Silva, MD of Jasco Power Solutions According to Anthony Mandiwanza, Dairibord Holdings chief executive officer, raw milk volumes purchased by the business increased by one per cent to 21.4mn litres from 21.2mn litres recorded in 2013.

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restored and systems start up, there is generally a power spike to deal with.

While a branded off-the-shelf solution, such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit, can provide a part of the answer, a customised solution that meets the requirements of a specific environment will deliver better odds. A tailored solution will address failover in terms of speed and capacity, but also

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Data centres store the ICT infrastructure of a business enabling communication, transactions and other business processes

ensure power quality. Such a solution may include installation of voltage stabilisers, UPS’, inverters, surge and lightning protection, transformers and/or power supplies. It will certainly require careful assessment of loads, identification of mission critical systems and sensitive equipment, testing and refining of power quality, and ensuring suitable cooling and distribution of power in terms of the feed to the UPS. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment is usually powered separately given the huge inrush current on this equipment. These loads are typically run of a generator.

Smaller, modular, hot swappable In terms of advancements in system design, power management solutions are getting smaller and modular solutions are providing additional benefits. Space is at a premium in data centres and the traditional requirement for failover specifies replication of a UPS or power management system (N+1). New solutions that allow single modular scalable systems for failover within the same frame, minimise the footprint of solutions.

Modular system designs make almost any configuration possible, while the hot swapability of components within these systems drive mean time to repair, replacement, and ultimately recovery and failover. Good advice is to ensure the solution provider holds sufficient stock to ensure immediate replacement of key components.

Other considerations are energy efficiency, the addition of environmental monitoring to the solution and use of embedded Web servers. ■ Marco da Silva, MD of Jasco Power Solutions www.africanreview.com

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New policies for African energy supply Infrastructure investment opportunities in Nigerian power generation and distribution are set to become more attractive under the next and final phases of privatisation

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here are a myriad of problems in Africa's power sector, which need to be overcome to support efforts towards creating new wealth from new business in the continent. A strong value chain is required. Speaking at Africa Rising in Liverpool in the UK, Eng. Reynolds Beks Dagogo-Jack, chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Power in Nigeria (www.nIgeriapowerreform.org), highlighted the Nigerian situation and requirements for further development and growth.

The privatisation of the Nigerian power sector has been a key priority for President Jonathan's administration. Eng. Dagogo-Jack outlined pre-reform and post-reform conditions for Nigeria - for example, there has been a transition from vertically-integrated, government-owned monopoly entities to unbundled utilities with private sector players.

Reform has been undertaken with new private sector players free from liabilities attached to assets, also, and a reconstituted regulator to oversee fair play in the market, based on a cost-reflected tariff-based regime.

One key instrument is NBET, which was formed in 2011 to ensure investments and fair trading conditions could be guaranteed. Eng. Dagogo-Jack stresses that he and his team, and the Nigerian administration, understand well that Investors gravitate towards gaps where there is sanctity of contracts. This lesson was learned during the rapid growth of the country's mobile telecommunications sector in the first decade of this century.

The transition to diversity Nigeria's electricity market is currently in a transitional phase. The long-term aim for Nigeria's power market is that by 2015 there will be competition in the wholesale and retail electricity markets, following the introduction of a framework of bilateral contracts this year.

By 2020 the government's aim is to achieve 20,900MW effective power generation.

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Nigeria needs diversity of resource-use, too.

There must be fuel diversity for energy security, and Eng. Dagogo-Jack spoke of his government's efforts to develop energyefficient grid networks based on a mix of oil and gas, of coal, and also of solar, hydro and wind infrastructure. Underpinning such diversity is the drafting of a government policy of bulk power procurement to ensure investor confidence. Eng. Dagogo-Jack concedes that not enough progress has been made on renewables in Nigeria - but he affirms that pressure is being applied to expand in this area.

The regulator is empowered by the Nigerian National Assembly to act independently of government. There is also a new environment in which private sector players are encouraged to enter markets early, to become stakeholders in the nation's progress as it begins to emerge from transitional phase to market maturity. The regulatory framework, which has been designed after research into best practices in other continents, includes dynamic tariff pricing designed to create a sector conducive

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to investment in the expansion of infrastructure. Under the privatised environment, existing facilities are set to expand, new power plants are to be constructed, rural electrification is to be prioritised and renewable energies are to become more prominent in the energy mix.

There will also be the development and adoption of innovative technologies to reduce power theft.

Human capacity development is also under the spotlight, and Eng. Dagogo-Jack spoke of incentives (for example, income-tax exemption) to induce specialists to come into the country to serve initiatives aligned with the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN).

Concluding his analysis of the Nigerian energy sector, and the value chain available to investors, Eng. Dagogo-Jack said, "An independently-regulated, private-sector led, contractually-driven market has been created. General Electric has set up a one billion dollar facility in Calabar. Significant companies like Nissan are investing, to make their final product here in West Africa." â– www.africanreview.com

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he Ugandan government is undertaking a number of power generation projects in an attempt to increase electricity generation capacity in the country - which currently stands at 826 megawatts, with small hydropower and co-generation projects accounting for 89 megawatts (11 per cent of the total). Current capacity is expected to triple over the medium-term following the finalisation of various contracts.

According to a Ministry of Finance publication entitled ‘2014/15 Background to the Budget’, detailed feasibility studies for a number of small hydro sites totalling over 80MW have been completed and are due for implementation. These include Kikagati (16MW), Mitano (2.9MW), Lubilia (5.4MW), Nyagak 111 (4.5MW), Siti (21.5MW), Waki (5.4MW), Rwimi (10.5MW), Ndugutu (0.5MW), Nkusi (4.8MW), Nyamwamba (9.2MW), Nengo Bridge (6.5MW) ,Esia (0.11MW), and Muzizi (44.5MW). Feasibility studies for other sites are also in their final stages - and these include Nsogezi (38MW), Ntono (2.8MW), Sindoro (5.6MW), Achwa-Agago (88MW), Kakaka (7.2MW), and Muvumbe (4.5MW).

The government is also fast-tracking the development of a portfolio of up to 15 small scale renewable energy generation projects promoted by private developers with a total installed capacity of about 125MW. So far,12 projects representing 103MW have been approved under the programme. The approved projects include Nyamwamba (9.2MW), Rwimi (5.5MW), PH Industrial Farm’s biomass gasified maize farm waste (1MW), Sugar Allied Industries Limited Co-generation biomass (6.9MW), and Kikagati (16MW). Other planned generation projects include geothermal (200MW), modern biomass (150MW), solar thermal (200MW), solar PV (50MW) and oil and gas and heavy fuel oil (100MW).

Background to the Budget indicate s that there is a strategy to develop a Nuclear Power Road map, which has been prepared, and that recommendations are due to be presented on how major nuclear power infrastructure issues can be addressed in the short, medium and longterm. Its authors note that additional capacity "will increase electricity supply and significantly reduce the unit cost of electricity”, and affirms that “access to electricity is critical for the growth of agro-processing industries as well as the efficient delivery of social services”.

The Ministry of Finance publication lists other projects for which contracts have been finalised - including the Isimba hydro power project (183MW), where the government has committed to contracts for engineering, procurement, construction and financing with the China International Water and Electric Corporation (CWE). Another major power project cited is the 600MW Ayago hydro power project in northern Uganda and the government has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Gezhouba Group Company for the construction of the power plant and associated transmission lines, while Sinohydro Corporation of China will construct the 600MW Karuma project with financing from the Exim Bank of China and the Uganda government itself.

The Ugandan government notes that its "priorities in the sector continue to be expanding energy generation capacity and the transmission network,increasing access to modern energy services through rural electrificationand renewable energy development and promoting the efficient use of energy resources". ■

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Grinding of solid fuels: petroleum coke Everybody knows that oil and gas prices have lately been increased dramatically for the industry - besides that, everybody now agrees that oil prices will never reach the prices of the past

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big challenge for the energy demanding industries has been settled now. Because of this, new fuels, which were abandoned in the past are becoming more relevant now.

Pulverised fuel is now being used in many industries. It is used for firing rotary and shaft kilns as well as calciners in the cement, gypsum and lime industries.

One of these fuels is the petroleum coke. Petcoke is a solid material similar to coal which can be produced by processing heavy oils at the refineries.

Petcoke is nowadays becoming more and more popular in cement plants due to its high calorific value together and a moderate acquisition price.

Those points together with the continuous openings of new coquisation units in the refineries makes Petcoke to be the fuel of the future.

Choosing the right equipment Choosing the right technology is crucial when pursuing costs optimisation. In order to micronise the petcoke that will be fired in the burners, a suitable ATEX grinding station must be installed. At this point different technologies can be used such as ball mills, vertical roller mills, pendular mills, etc. But is the need to dry the petcoke that makes pendular mills the most suitable option as its conception gives de possibility to dry the petcoke when grinding reducing the operational costs to the minimum.

Additionally, this costs optimisation production plants can go a step further with the recovery of the wasted heat produced in the combustion phases. As in many cases there is a big heat loss (therefore, money loss) when exhaust gases leave the stack too warm.

Due to its high calorific value together and a moderate acquisition price, petcoke is becoming more and more popular in cement plants

Nevertheless, Anivi and its pyroprocess department together with an in-house state of the art testing facility can help the client to perform a waste heat recovery procedure and design the most suitable grinding installation to take advantage of using petcoke as a reliable fuel source.

ATEX: a safety issue Safety must be an unnegotiable point in our process installations and when talking about explosive atmospheres ATEX directives need to be carefully fulfilled. This procedure should be carried out just by professional and renowned experts in the field.

Normalised explosion vents in machines and ducts ● Temperature sensors in key areas of the system in order to assure the correct drying process and automatically run safety actuators in case of plant overheating. ● Oxygen Safety Pack to keep oxygen level low in the circuit. ● Special design of the ducts to prevent accumulation of material ■ Javier Martín, Modul-Tech business line manager, Anivi

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ower has become an indispensable resource and advancing technology has only made this resource dearer to us.

The need for a generator becomes greater especially when one begins losing money and customers.

Turkey's AKSA Power Generation is a pioneer in the field of power and electricity generation. This year marks an important milestone for AKSA – it has been three decades since the first generator was manufactured by the company in 1984. Today, AKSA has become a global brand with manufacturing facilities in three continents and exporting muscle in more than 160 countries. It is the largest generator manufacturer in Turkey with sales exceeding US$300mn and employs over 1,000 people.

Alper Peker, the general manager of AKSA, has been a part of the company since 2002. Between 2007 and 2013, he worked as the general manager of the Chinese operations, which also has the biggest production capacity worldwide. In 2013, Peker was appointed as the general manager of AKSA Power Generation's headquarters in Istanbul.

The company has accelerated its investments outside of Turkey since 2007. In 2012, AKSA Power Generation commissioned its new factory in China with the highest generator manufacturing capacity. AKSA manufactures products in its factories located in USA, Turkey, China, Singapore and Kazakhstan, adhering to UL, ISO, CE standards. With exports to over 160 countries and round-the-clock customer service in 81 cities in Turkey, AKSA Power Generation is a unanimous choice for the region.

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AKSA Power Generation is the largest manufacturer in Turkey, with sales exceeding US$300mn and employs over 1,000 people. The company has accelerated its investments outside Turkey since 2007

altitude of 3,280 ft, this would be possible due to the generators that AKSA produced.

"Although many people are not aware of this, we carry the responsibility of uninterrupted vital communications services.

We design and manufacture products that serve to urban city centre requirements as well as tough challenging geographical conditions . If our generators are silent and reliable enough to be operated in a hospital as well as at military defense points under challenging conditions, that we call a success," said Peker.

AKSA Power Generation has been endowed with awards – the company received The Stars of Export Award in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Category from Nihat Zeybekci, minister of economy of Turkey and Mehmet Buyukeksi, chairman of the Assembly of the Turkish

Exporters. Besides this, AKSA was also given the Best Customer of the Year 2013 award by South Korean engine manufacturer Doosan Motor Company.

"Every five minutes globally, a new customer buys an AKSA generator. We aspire to continue our reliable brand image of our firm with the same consistency and transfer our knowledge to future generations," added Peker. The company is working to meet the target of the Turkish economy to achieve US$500bn worth of exports by 2023.

"We constantly increase our effectiveness in the international markets by cooperating with the most powerful suppliers in the world like Mitsubishi, Cummins and Doosan, with whom we share the similar ideals on customer service and reliable brand image.” ■

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tability and availability of electricity is a growing problem in South Africa.

Therefore, an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) has become a vital piece of equipment for businesses of all sizes, from large enterprise to the Small and Home Office (SOHO).

However, while enterprise businesses recognise the need for such equipment, many small businesses do not understand the consequences of not having a UPS in place. In addition, understanding which UPS to purchase can be seen as a challenging task.

However, understanding the need for a UPS solution, as well as the needs and requirements of the business, are key to avoiding the pitfalls of power problems and can ease the pains when purchasing a UPS for your business.

When power fails, supply is abruptly cut off to all electronic devices. In the case of servers and computers, this instant cut off can lead to lost and corrupt data. Lost and corrupt data can be crippling to a business to the extent of the business closing. In addition, the effects of surges and spikes can cause damage to the equipment itself, shortening its lifespan and resulting in businesses having to replace equipment.

A UPS helps to mitigate these problems, providing users with a short time frame to close programmes and safely shut down computers and servers when a power outage occurs which prevents the corruption and loss of data. UPS solutions with functionality of extended battery packs can also be used to enable businesses to continue working through a power failure, helping to minimise the impact on productivity.

The need for a UPS in all sizes of business is clear. However, many users remain unsure as to which UPS to purchase, due to the wide variety of available solutions. The correct UPS will depend on two main factors.

By answering these simple questions, users will be able to identify the specification, size and topology of the UPS required. ● What is the runtime you require the UPS to run during a power outage? ● What type of equipment do you want to connect onto the UPS?

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Making, and keeping, the connection The first thing to establish is which equipment you need to connect to the UPS. This will not only help you determine which size of UPS to buy, but also what type of UPS is required. The type of equipment to be connected to the UPS will determine the load that the UPS will have to carry. This will be the combined electricity consumption of all of the equipment. Once this has been calculated, a UPS with an Output Watt Capacity of 2025 per cent higher than the total load should be chosen. This will assist in catering for future growth, optimum running of the UPS and ensuring the UPS does not need to be replaced every time new equipment is purchased.

It is also important to determine the duration for which the UPS is needed to support the connected equipment/load: ● How long do you need to be able to run equipment off the UPS? ● Do you require the UPS for protecting equipment, closing of programmes and shutting down of computer equipment, or for surge protection and additional backup or runtime?

The longer the runtime required, the more external battery packs will be required.

What’s on offer UPS solutions also come in a variety of topologies and sizes, so it is important to consider the key features of the UPS. Automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and power conditioning help to ensure the supply of power is consistently clean and stable smoothing out dips and spikes.

Automatic self-test functionality periodically checks the efficiency of the battery and provides notification when the battery is nearing the end of its lifespan.

Predictive failure notifications will alert users if the UPS is going to fail. These features help to ensure the UPS does not stop working without the user being aware of it.

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features. It is important to examine the features offered and map these to the needs of your business.

For enhanced functionality, certain UPSs are capable of allowing for the inclusion of a network management card. This enables users to manage and monitor one or multiple UPSs solutions through the local area network (LAN)/wide area network (WAN). In addition, certain UPS solutions feature auto shut down software, this software will automatically shut down your equipment safely, easing the user having to be at the equipment to shut it down.

In light of the various features, sizes, topologies and functionalities of a UPS, selecting the right one can be a challenging task. There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution, and speaking to an expert on power solutions can be beneficial, particularly for organisations that are new to the concept of a UPS. In addition, specific technical expertise is required to install a UPS, depending on the size of the unit. Units up to a 3 Kilovolt Amps (kVA) can be plugged into a normal 15Amp wall socket and do not require installation by a qualified electrician. However, a qualified electrician will be required for units greater than 3kVA and will need to be connected directly to a distribution board (DB). Threephase UPSs used in larger organisations will require specialised technicians to commission and start-up of the UPS. Expert assistance can prove incredibly helpful in many instances.

UPS solutions are vital for any business today. Unfortunately, many businesses only realise the need for such a solution once damage has already been done, by which time it is often too late. UPS solutions are typically a grudge purchase, however, the cost of such a solution is far less than the cost of continually replacing damaged equipment and lost productivity. In addition, a UPS can help to reduce the headaches that come with insurance claims.

UPS systems offer many benefits, and choosing the right one to meet business needs will ensure that full value can be leveraged from a small investment. ■ Elrica Quick, APC product specialist at DCC www.africanreview.com

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Reporting on trade in diesel generators African imports are down but stable in Q1 2014, compared to last year

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he strong decline seen in 2013 seems to be consolidating this year as we have seen a stable first quarter compared to last year. The African market has reached minimal levels and the first quarter of this year is not showing a rebound.

Imports of products from 0 to 375kVA have been stable with a peak for more than 375kVA power ranges with more than 45 per cent growth.

Nonetheless, this growth is not benefiting the market as a whole and is due to a very much localised opportunity. The main growth is actually for products more than 2,000kVA where we have seen a large shipment from Finland to Kenya which has high chances to have been directed to the “private sector power generation support project”.

Making progress With the exception of Kenya, for the first quarter in 2014, Nigeria, Algeria and Angola are still the top three importing markets of Diesel generators followed closely by Libya which has been showing a strong progression.

In term of exporters into Africa, China has definitely taken the lead in the first quarter of 2014 taking market share from UK and French exporters who have seen a fairly stable output. Chinese exports to Africa in the first quarter have progressed by more than 30 per cent compared to Q1 2013. ■ Source: Powergen Statistics Consulting Ltd

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ince 1966, when it was founded by the Meunier group, SDMO has been focused on engines, on motive power, with generators being produced from 1969.

From then until 1996, the company concentrated on French sales, and on markets in the Maghreb. From its initial principal markets of Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco, SDMO moved across Africa. From 1996 to 2005, the company expanded radically, establishing offices and facilities in Brazil, USA, Belgium, Spain, UK and Nigeria as well as developing its presence in Algeria.

Following the acquisition of SDMO by the Kohler Group, from 2005 up to 2011 its sales zones were divided through a partnership with Kohler and SDMO, with further presences in Moscow, Germany, South Africa, the UAE, Togo and Egypt.

SDMO's manufacturing facilities in Brest have doubled in recent years, as it has served emerging markets with increasingly innovative approaches to customer requirements, through a combination of product development and after-sales service. Kohler has played a significant part in SDMO's development, as much as SDMO has benefitted Kohler with engineering expertise and market knowledge.

There are eight Kohler companies in the energy sector, in fact - including Soreel, BES, and SDMO Maquigeral (which serves the Brazilian market from its factory in Sao Paolo) - but SDMO Power Systems and Kohler Power Systems are the key brands, the truly international entities, and the most dynamic enterprises within the group for the energy sector. With respect to the production of engines, aside there are Kohler Engines - and there is also Lombardini, which is well-known to African farmers.

SDMO's products for and service to African and Middle Eastern markets Within Kohler, as in the markets it serves, SDMO is most distinctive for its heritage of

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design - for its emphasis on innovation through engineering. Look at its facilities in Brest in France, and you will find one hundred engineers dedicated to product development.

This serves SDMO's international presence well, and particularly in the emerging markets of Africa (which is served by France) and Brazil (which is addressed, as mentioned, by the subsidiary Maquigeral facilities in Brazil). With respect to Africa, SDMO's key offices on the ground are in South Africa, Algeria, Egypt and Togo. These locations manage both sales and service. To serve markets efficiently - to reduce delivery times, for example - the company maintains stocks are managed at facilities in Brest and Le Havre in France, and also in Lome, Miami and Dubai. Lome is a key location for SDMO because it is a stable, secure environment from which to manage its distribution. Lome complements well SDMO's presence in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Testing is a key component, and SDMO has dedicated testing facilities at factories in France, in Villeneuve and Reamur. However, the greater input in product development and manufacturing is at Kergaradec II ( (KII)), in Brest, where one can find not only concentrated production at a 41,000m2 site, but also a rationalised upstream logistics operation and storage areas to support production flexibility. Kergaradec II produces around 22,000 industrial gensets annually.

In Brest, SDMO boasts an external test bench, too - housed in an extension of its KII plant, enabled greater flexibility with respect to inventory and logistics. The office space has also been increased. The site is now home to different departments which were previously scattered around other sites in Brest. These units include a training centre, the spare parts service and the brand new products development laboratory. www.africanreview.com

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The expansion and organisation of KII is driven by solid business reasoning. SDMO plays to its to strengths. It has been important for the company to develop the areas that made its reputation: technical engineering and design office, constant innovation and production reactivity. The company maintains, also, an independent testing facility and training centre for its staff and its customers. Brest is a site of dedicated research and development, too. Its laboratory at Brest supports the development of its products and ensures product conformity to standards applicable to the requirements of customers in countries as diverse as Kenya and Nigeria. In order to fulfil its mission, the laboratory relies upon specific infrastructure and effective tools – an area where prototypes can be assembled, control rooms,

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a noise-level area, and other facilities.

SDMO is a genset specialist, with an extremely broad range of units on offer. Its portable power range covers 1-10kVA - with diesel, gas and petrol engines. This is very successful in Africa, for both corporate and personal use. Quality is a key reason for this success. No matter how small, SDMO seeks to ensure performance and reliability, to deliver true return on investment. SDMO also builds products to sell to companies in rental markets. It is flexible with respect to customer requirements, producing engines for regulated territories as easily as it adapts engines for unregulated markets.

Power products range from 10kVA up, and it distinguishes here to serve varied applications and high performance requirements. Modularity and

SDMO’s laboratory utilises specific infrastructure and tools to assemble and test prototypes

responsiveness are key words here - it produces as easily for hybrid requirements for telecommunications markets as it does standby power for the oil & gas sector.

SDMO's strength in engineering - as with its focus on innovation - is the key to adaptation. The multitude of markets served include retail, mining and construction, telecoms, transportation, healthcare, military operations, banking and insurance. Of these, construction and mining is the most important market in Africa - though finance and telecommunications are key, also. ■

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he world of energy is very broad given the fact that there is a multiplicity of areas of energy that can be used to generate reliable and affordable electricity in countries throughout the world depending upon the prevalence of the type of energy resource that country abounds in. Togo as any other country may not have oil and gas, the two most dominant energy resources in the contemporary world, but it has been blessed with enormous renewable energy potential which if harnessed to their fullest will benefit Togo substantially in its socioeconomic development efforts.

Togo depends largely on Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast for the supply of its electricity needs coupled with slow-paced attempts in generating electricity from its dormant and diverse renewable energy.

Currently, Togo can only afford to supply 30 per cent electricity to its 6.6mn citizens, meaning 70 per cent of the population do not have access to electricity, a supply which can best be described as woefully inadequate and a huge disincentive to accelerated economic development.

Responsible and reliable Patrick Saa, head of the communication department of Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (CEET), the country’s electrical distribution company, says 50 per cent of consumers of electricity do not come forward to pay their electricity bills until they resort to drastic measures such as disconnecting their electricity supplies which rather aggravates the problem because these unpatriotic citizens will then readjust their electric meters and continue to access the service – illegal electricity connections. Indeed, the responsibility rests on the government to explore every available means possible to have enough and reliable energy supplies to augment its current modicum of electric power, considering the fact that, modern development is underpinned by massive and constant supply of electric power.

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According to “Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership,” an international energy expert, “ContourGlobal’s state-of-the-art 100MW project which began full commercial operations in 2010 was supposed to bring affordable and reliable power to a region in which less than 15 per cent of the population had access to electricity. The project’s fuel switching flexibility ensures that the facility can generate electricity for Togo even if natural gas, its primary fuel source, is unavailable.”

But the critical question begging for answers to the niceties of offers and promises associated to the operation of ContourGlobal’s project is whether the electricity supplied to majority of the population who are normally found within the low income bracket will be able to afford it. Or is it a case that there is reliability of electricity supply but a greater number of the people are not enjoying it mainly because they cannot just afford it?

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resources worldwide. It develops and operates large and central station power plants to support and grow national power grids; provides energy solutions for multinational companies; works closely with local governments to create new generating resources and improve the productivity of existing plants; and develops and operates its facilities drawing on capabilities in engineering, construction management and commercial structuring.

The power potential The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership says, “There is availability of solar radiation in Togo and is between 4.4 and 4.5 kWh/m2 / day and there are some experiences with thermal solar energy and photovoltaic (PV) energy which includes solar water heating, solar cooking and PV systems for telecommunication services, water pumping, railway stations and some other small scale applications. ■ Emmanuel Yartey www.africanreview.com

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’Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP), one of the world’s leading exporters of phosphates, phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilisers, began constructing a phosphate pipeline in 2010, designed to deliver several grades of phosphate slurry to Jorf Lasfar’s terminal on the Atlantic coast of Morocco.

Now completed, the project, near Khouribga 200km North West of Marrakech, consists of a 187km 36” transportation pipeline, plus 22km of 18” and 15.5km of 20” feeder lines, running to Jorf Lasfar’s terminal as well as Doui Pump Station, MEA Head Station, and El Halassa Pump Station, representing an investment of US$433mn. Volvo rotating pipelayers were used to perform the tie-ins, which are completed every 500 metres as well as lowering of the entire pipeline into the trench; the pipelayers long booms making them ideally suited to the pushing and pulling of the pipe sections to enable them to be precisely aligned so that they could be bolted together.

The completion of this project considerably reduced OCP’s transportation costs from the mine in Khouribga to the port, and also reduced energy costs and the environmental impact associated with previous transportation by rail.

The feeder pipelines from each wash plant pump station can deliver sequential batches of slurry to segregated tanks at MEA’s Head Station. From there, successive phosphate loads can be pumped through the main pipeline into storage tanks at the port’s terminal. One slurry grade is supplied to local acid plants but all grades are supplied for export purposes.

The facilities were built to handle a total of 38 Mt/y, though the option of increasing it to 44 Mt/y was also built in to the design.

Safety comes first The pipeline project was contracted to Turkish company Tekfen Construction and Installation Co. Tekfen’s wide span of activities ranges from heavy civil works, refineries and petrochemical plants, satellite towns, major industrial processing plants, pipelines, marine structures, and power plants, to electrical and communication works. For this project, the company assembled a team of more than

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3,000 people comprising both experienced, permanent staff from Turkey and local workers. All employees received on-site training from Tekfen or from Volvo Construction Equipment’s professional

“Volvo Construction Equipment Morocco responds quickly to every call, which underlines the organisation’s customer focus” - Zihni Akyol, Machinery & Equipment Manager for Tekfen Construction.

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trainers. The company also supplied its innovative, rotating pipelayers and crawler excavators to complete the job.

Operators using the lifting equipment on site were also certified by a third party to keep the site running safely.

Prior to this project, the company had alread achieved renown as an international contractor with major accomplishments in Turkey, the Middle East, North Africa, Caucasia and Central Asia and East and Central Europe.

On site, Tekfen used Volvo PL4608 pipelayers and Volvo EC210B excavators.

“We’ve been very pleased with the condition and performance of machines supplied by Volvo Construction Equipment Morocco,” said Zihni Akyol, Machinery & Equipment Manager for Tekfen Construction - adding that this helped his team “to keep the job site up and running and not lose any valuable working days”. Mr Akyol continued, “As an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified company, we are dedicated to higher quality standards, aiming for excellence through continual improvements and a strict belief in teamwork.”

He also stated, “Volvo Construction Equipment Morocco responds quickly to every call, which underlines the organisation’s customer focus. Volvo’s CareTrack telematics system is another fantastic feature because it enables the machine’s performance to be monitored continuously so any service or maintenance interventions can be planned in advance, minimising site disruption by reducing www.africanreview.com

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costly machine down- time.”

The first job of the Volvo EC210B excavators was to hold and supply hydraulic flow to the pipe facing machines in preparation for welding.

As phosphate slurry is both corrosive and abrasive in nature, Tekfen had subcontracted UPS-APTec, a joint venture between United Pipeline Systems and Allied Pipeline Technologies, two specialised HDPE liner contractors, to install a high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe liner system to avoid what could otherwise result in costly damage to the steel pipe, shortening its life span. A technology used since 1985, over 14,400km (9,000 miles) of pipeline across six continents have since been lined and protected with this pipe lining system. The liner installation process begins once the length of pipe is buried in the ground.

The science Sections of the high-density, polyethylene (HDPE) pipe are joined by heat fusion to create a continuous length of liner. A blow down pig with a gauge plate attached to a steel cable is then sent through the pipe to ensure there are no obstructions inside the line. The cable is then carried through a roller reduction box to a pole head on the fused liner section. As the external dimensions of the liner are greater than the internal dimensions of the pipe, the liner is first pulled through a series of hydraulic rollers in the reduction box, positioned in front of the steel pipe.

This system temporarily reduces the liner pipe’s diameter as it is pulled back though the host pipe and, once installed, the memory of the polyethylene material allows it to expand to fit tightly against the wall of the host pipe. The fit of the liner eliminates linear movement caused by expansion and contraction and the properties of the HDPE material provide excellent chemical corrosion and erosion benefits.

On this type of pipeline the strings were bolted together rather than welded. Usually two larger excavators and a trailer working together were used to do this.

Team work goes a long way On this job a Volvo excavator was used to raise the pipe from the ground into the trench and another one was used to handle and hold the special tool, which was needed to clamp and then stretch the HDPE pipe to an exact length where it had been cut and the liner effectively sucked back inside the host pipe.

Finally, a polyethylene stub end was fused to the edge of each section so that the flanges could then be bolted together. On completion, an air test could be conducted to confirm a leak free, sealed system.

In addition to the corrosion and erosion protection that the Tite Liner system provided, the use of this HDPE lining system eliminated the need for costly chemical injection of both corrosion inhibitors and drag reducers. The hydraulic properties of the smooth, HDPE pipe are much better than any new or old steel pipe. Even with a slightly reduced

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internal diameter, this usually leads to lower operating and pumping costs. The liner system has no pressure limitation as it is contained by the host pipe.

When it’s critical to minimise downtime; according to UPS-APTec, the HDPE Liner solution provides a corrosion barrier that often exceeds the design life of new pipelines and this solution can usually be used to rehabilitate pipelines for a fraction of the cost and time associated with oil and gas pipeline replacement.

Furthermore, the bridging and holespanning properties of HDPE pipe have enabled previous customers to return their aged pipelines to full operating pressure.

Operators don’t take it lying down Volvo CE’s intelligent pipelayers were wellreceived by the operators on the site. “The Volvo PL4608 pipelayers are the professors of tie-ins,” said Mehmet Koca Kaya, a Turkish operator, who used one of the pipelayers.

Kaya had been especially impressed by the PL4608’s 360 degree upper structure swing as this enabled the machine to re-position its boom as necessary to facilitate the tie-in process - something which is not possible with a traditional side boom pipe layer.

“It’s so easy,” said Kaya. “You cut off one piece of the pipe during the tie-in and then you can take the remaining piece of pipe out of the trench and load it onto a trailer for disposal, thanks to the machine’s swing

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capability. The swing can also be used to align the flash for clamping and welding.”

During the winter period one tie-in crew were able to finalise one to two tie-ins per day compared with up to four during the summer period. The main reason for this winter slowdown was the longer time needed to pre-heat the pipe. However, it’s not only the 360 degree swing that the operators appreciated. The fully enclosed, comfortable and air-conditioned cab is another benefit of the Volvo pipelayer concept.

“The cab can be hydraulically elevated, which significantly increases visibility into the trench and to the site in general,” said

Kaya. “Together with the side view and rear view cameras you can see everything. And the load management system is a great help too during the tie-ins where you have to push or pull the pipes.”

The 360 degree swing is the reason why UPS-APTec has been renting a large number of excavators in different sizes from Volvo Construction Equipment Morocco.

The excavators have been used not only as digging machines. They are equipped with a vacuum shoe to handle pipe sections, and hold the HDPE pipe for the alignment and connection process as well

as for pulling the HDPE pipe strings once they are welded together.

OCP started extracting, treating and transporting phosphates back in 1921 when it opened its first mine in the Khouribga region, home of the world’s richest phosphate deposits. Today, it employs 20,000 people, mainly around four mining sites and two chemical complexes in Morocco, but also across other international locations.

The project was completed in November 2013. ■

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EC350D makes its mark in new weight class In a brand new size class for Volvo Construction Equipment, the EC350D crawler excavator offers maximum uptime and productivity and optimal fuel consumption - all in a machine that will prove itself to be a hard worker and an excellent investment.

For powerful performance and rugged durability, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) introduces the EC350D, an allnew heavy-duty excavator in a new 35-tonne weight class designed for maximum production and efficiency.

The EC350D comes equipped with a new Volvo D8 six-cylinder engine. Powerful and high-performing, the durable unit is equipped with in-line vertical, electronic-controlled, high-pressure fuel injectors; cooled external exhaust gas recirculation (EGR, fitted to some models in specific regions); turbo charger with waste gate; and air-to-air intercooler. An optional extra water separator protects the engine and increases resistance against impurities in fuel.

And with the new D8 engine, fuel consumption is as much as 10 per cent lower than in previous engine generations.

To further lower fuel consumption, the EC350D is equipped with Volvo’s Eco Mode, conserving power with electronic pump control technology. Eco Mode reduces the amount of flow lost through overload relief valves while maintaining digging power and maximising swing torque. Volvo’s unique system incorporates four work modes into the throttle control for optimum performance.

When the operator selects a work mode - including idle, fine, general, heavy and power - the rpm is set for maximum efficiency.

The new G4 mode is also included for better customer usage and optimised work efficiency.

For maximum uptime, service on the EC350D is simple. The machine’s I-ECU monitor features a service interval display to keep operators informed about oil levels, filters and water separator levels. And with large compartment doors that open wide for good access to service points, and grouped filters, cooling units and greasing points near ground level, operators spend less time maintaining and more time working.

A new electro-hydraulic system and main control valve make for more intuitive hydraulics, allowing flow to be customised and reducing losses in the hydraulic circuit for better control and cycle times, as well as better fuel economy. The boom float uses gravity to allow the boom to float above the ground, freeing up hydraulic flow to be used elsewhere. This improves cycle times and provides greater control for grading operations.

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The robust EC350D is designed to take on severe heavy-duty applications. The boom and arm, idler frames and travel motor brackets are reinforced with thick metal plates to distribute mechanical stress evenly, allowing the machine to take on the toughest jobs.

Additional side wear plates protect the arm-end bearing and, if necessary, can be easily replaced.

The pressurised cab is spacious, with 14 air vents for efficient climate control and greater operator comfort. The operator is protected by a ROPS-certified structure, and perforated anti-slip plates further promote operator safety. Operators remain in total command with a new colour LCD monitor and ergonomic switch layout. A rear-view camera increases worksite safety.

Productivity is at its max with Volvo’s complete range of attachments, including durable, high-quality buckets, quick couplers, Volvo teeth and wear parts. For breaking through tough materials, a new line of hydraulic breakers is also available.

For added peace of mind, Volvo CE offers a range of Customer Support Agreements to back up your EC350D with preventative maintenance, repairs and uptime services. And as with all Volvo products, the EC350D excavator is backed by an extensive service network that provides the peace of mind that comes with an extensive, worldwide infrastructure of technicians, workshops and dealers.

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Merlo makes marketleading telehandlers Merlo offers the widest range of telehandlers available on the market, both with frontal boom and with slewing turret.

As far as the frontal boom is concerned, the product portfolio ranges from 6 to 18m height and from 2.5 to 12 tons. The Roto models (slewing turret) ranges from 3.8 to 6 tons and from 10 to 30 metre height. Both telehandler types are extremely versatile and can cope with any agricultural, construction, industrial and mining needs.

Manufacturing for performance and safety Merlo designs and manufactures 90 per cent of components inside of its factories. The company also manufactures its own attachments in order to get the best performance and safety standards.

The Merlo Group also manufactures DBM - self propelled and self loading concrete mixer - useful in rural areas and in off-roads operations.

To compete the range, Merlo manufactures a compact range of tool carriers ranging from 7 to 20HP, equipped with rubber tracks, offered with original attachments too.

Tre Emme, also part of Merlo Group, specialises in 4WD Heavy-Duty tool carries ranging from 113 to 350HP. This type of machines is extremely versatile and is equipped with both front and rear hydraulic lift and PTO’s as well as a lateral boom for mowing cutters, ditch cleaning bucket and hydraulic log clamp and for carrying out many other jobs.

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Konza tech building Construction is underway at Kenya’s US$14.5bn Konza Technology City project – an IT business hub dubbed ‘Africa’s Silicon Savannah’. It will take 20 years to complete the project located 60 km south east of Nairobi. It is expected to create 20,000 1T jobs by 2015 and more than 200,000 jobs in 15 years.

The project will be located on a 2,011-hectare site located along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.

A site of innovation Local software developers have in recent years produced new innovations that have changed business practices in the region. For instance, Mpesa - a money transfer innovation - has been developed locally and the government wants to harness this pool of young innovators.

Konza Technology city will attract business process outsourcing, software development, data centres, call centres, disaster recovery centres and light assembly manufacturing.

“It will spur trade and investment as well as creating thousands of employment opportunities for young people” said former President Mwai Kibaki during the launch last year.

The current construction phase follows completion of a power supply project to serve the initial phase of development. The power will be used to pump water from boreholes to serve infrastructural development, construction of verticals and greening of the city.

Meanwhile, Thwake dam is being developed as a long-term water solution for the city. The dam will be completed in 2018.

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Ready to build with readymix AfriSam’s Saldanha Bay readymix plant is set to enable infrastructural growth in Southern Africa

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aintaining a presence close to its burgeoning customer base led AfriSam to establish a readymix plant in Saldanha Bay’s Industrial Development Zone. Fully operational in June 2014, the plant will have a production capacity of 70m³ per hour.

Bevin Cornelius, AfriSam’s building construction materials territory manager in the Cape, explained that the plant will service the entire Saldanha Bay municipal area, including St Helena, Saldanha Bay, Langebaan, Paternoster, Jacobsbaai, Vredenburg and Hopefield.

“We selected the site at Saldanha’s Industrial Development Zone due to its close proximity to the upcoming projects within the central hub of the Saldanha Bay municipal area.”

Cornelius continued to say that the company has planned for some time to increase its footprint in the region and was encouraged by the announcement of the upcoming contracts to build the Langebaan Hospital, the further extensive development of Saldanha’s Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) and the widening of the port at Saldanha Bay. Integrated infrastructure for industry The enormous project, which should lead to the integrated development of the Saldanha Port, the Saldanha Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), Saldanha Municipality and the Saldanha/Langebaan Coastal and Nature areas on the West Coast of South Africa, will require extensive investments in port development, IDZ facilities, industry establishment and expansions. It is forecast that there will be employment growth of approximately 10 000 jobs in the initial development phase and up to 40 000 jobs when the industrial zone and port are fully developed.

“Not only will each of these projects require large amounts of readymix product, but they will also prompt the increased development of infrastructure to support these projects. These would typically include roads, schools, clinics, sewage systems and housing, which in turn will also require readymix concrete,” says Cornelius.

Maintaining a presence close to its burgeoning customer base drove AfriSam to establish a readymix plant in Saldanha Bay’s Industrial Development Zone

Working whenever possible AfriSam’s Saldanha Bay readymix facility comprises offices, storage silos for cement and storage areas for other aggregates, as well as delivery and dispatch areas to accommodate the company’s readymix delivery trucks.

Cornelius pointed out that although the official working hours of the facility are weekdays from 07h00 to 17h00, the company is cognisant of the fact that deliveries may be required on weekends.

“We are flexible to the needs of our customers and aim to accommodate them wherever possible.”

He added that the feedback received from the community to date is very positive. “Local readymix consumers welcome the entry of another readymix supplier in the area, and AfriSam looks forward to bringing to the area its recognised quality products and superior services.” ■

The new AfriSam’s Saldanha Bay readymix plant

AfriSam’s Saldanha Bay readymix plant has a maximum capacity of 70 m3 per hour.

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he eco-friendly Chryso/Deco Brush combination creates an attractive non-slip concrete surface with minimal wash out water released into sewers and storm water drainage systems, thanks to a sprayable water based Chryso formulation that slows down the cement hydration reaction of the exposed surface of concrete, thereby eliminating water usage during the finishing process.

Chryso marketing and inland sales manager Hannes Engelbrecht noted that the Chryso Deco Brush surface retarder prevents the top layer of the concrete from setting, while allowing the lower layer to set. "Once the concrete has been poured, the Chryso retarder is sprayed on the concrete."

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The Diamatic 435 WD machine weighs 115 kg with an operational speed of 720rpm

explained that a Diamatic 435 grinding machine removes the top layer to create a non-slip surface. "The residue created during the brushing process is easily removed by an optional dust extraction system."

The Diamatic 435 WD machine, exclusively distributed locally through Diamond Products,

weighs 115kg with an operational speed of 720rpm, and a working width of 435 mm in diameter. "Diamatic grinders are designed for dependability and offer ease of use while providing efficient, cost effective results with low environmental impact," said Clark.

The220 V Diamatic 435 WD model is ideal for use with the Chryso/Deco Brush combination, as it boasts a unique balance of power and portability. The machine comes standard with three brushes to ensure an optimal brushed finish. A jockey wheel is included as a value-added extra that eases the handling of the grinder, by maintaining the adequate height to retain the desired pressure of the brushes. This reduces wear, while guaranteeing an even depth and homogeneity of the surface. â–

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Civil engineers capture water Esor’s pipeline division is working to schedule on the Xonxa Dam water pipeline contract

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he pipeline division of civil engineering and construction group Essor is on schedule to complete the installation of a 22,3km DN600 cement mortar lined steel water pipeline from the Xonxa Dam to Queenstown Water Treatment Works.

This project, awarded in November 2012 by the Chris Hani District Council, is part of the greater Xonxa Dam Transfer Scheme and Bulk Water Supply project initiated by the Chris Hani District Municipality in South Africa’s Eastern Cape to augment the Queenstown bulk water supply. The project will address the current water supply shortfall within the municipality and open up an urgently needed supply of bulk potable water to indigent areas in and around Queenstown.

On the ground, and elevated Esor’s scope of work includes site clearance for the new pipeline, connections to the pump station delivery line intake and reservoir intake, as well as road and river crossings.

The route for the pipeline includes two above ground/surface sections. One is a 900 metre long concrete encased section traversing along the base of the hill opposite the Xonxa dam, with the other portion being only 100 metres in length but going over the mountainous rise. This 100 metre piece of the pipeline is to be supported on concrete plinths. The difference in elevation from the

that the project recorded more than 253 530 LTI-free hours by mid-March.

Supplementing the Esor core pipeline project team of 30 skilled personnel, including operators, coded welders, foremen and supervisors, are 165 local labourers that have been recruited and trained in various facets of pipeline construction, where applicable.

Esor's pipeline division is currently working on the Xonxa pipeline project in the Eastern Cape

pump station to the top of the mountain section is 400 metres static.

Ian Foord, Esor Pipeline Division’s site agent said, “This is our first project for the Chris Hani District Council and we’re delighted to be partnering with such a progressive and forward-thinking organisation on an important project like this.”

Project procedures Special environmental requirements on the project include the demarcating and ensuring the protection of two very old trees and preservation of a collection of Bushman paintings on the rock faces near the mountainous section near the mountain as well as preservation of an ancient Bushman stone tool factory at the top of the mountain.

Stringent safety procedures have ensured

Supporting teams Esor’s pipeline division operates mainly in the gas and petrochemical, water, stormwater and sewerage sectors. With specialist expertise in laying and welding of steel pipelines as well as in pipeline refurbishment including mechanical and linings and coatings, the division services both public and private sector clients from top mining and industrial groups to regional and municipal government. A fully equipped workshop and yard to support fleet maintenance operates onsite at the business unit’s head office. ■ The 22.3km Xonxa pipeline will run from Xonxa Dam to the Queenstown Water Treatment Works

Esor’s pipeline division, is on schedule to complete the installation of a 22.3km pipeline from the Xonxa Dam to Queenstown Water Treatment Works

The Xonxa pipeline project is part of the greater Xonxa Dam Transfer Scheme and Bulk Water Supply project initiated by the Chris Hani District Municipality in the Eastern Cape

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reen buildings are energy and water efficient, emit less carbon dioxide and make good use of space and design, all of which have been shown by studies to be good for employee productivity, health and morale.

It is a principle that is slowly taking root in Africa. Consider the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) office in Gigiri, Kenya, which boasts 6 000 square metres of solar panels, probably Africa’s largest roof solar panel.

Nigeria’s first eco-friendly building, the US$65mn Lagos office complex, Heritage Place, is currently under construction and promises a 30-45 per cent reduction in energy usage compared to other buildings in Lagos. The complex will, for example, recycle water and use lighting with automatic presence detectors as well as maximising natural light and

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ventilation. It will be the first commercial building in Nigeria to achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to provide a guideline and rating system for buildings.

South Africa is leading the way for green buildings on the African continent, says Crous. For example, Unilever, a multinational consumer goods giant acknowledged for its sustainability efforts, with a presence in over 19 African countries, has various green initiatives under its Sustainable Living programme.

These include reducing office energy consumption, using office space more efficiently and cutting down on employee travel through agile working practices.

By using teleconferencing in 26 countries, Unilever eliminated the need for

14 500 short-haul flights and over 23,500 long-haul flights. This has meant a saving of 113,500 tonnes in carbon dioxide emissions during the year and an estimated saving of close to R596mn (US$55.9mn).

EY also has a green building as its headquarters in Johannesburg. The office features innovative working spaces to promote productivity and inventive design to preserve energy, water and waste, and to integrate natural light from outdoors into the core of the building.

“Sustainability practices can start with simple initiatives to save power and water, all of which save costs” says Crous. “But a more substantial outlay of money towards a building that embraces green principles will pay off in your bottom line, in productivity and help the environment long term. It’s an investment in the future.” ■

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Building better housing in Namibia The Namibian government’s new housing development programme has led to significant growth prospects for concrete technology firm PMSA

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an Mixers South Africa (PMSA), Africa’s largest supplier of concrete brick, block and paving-making machinery and technology, is set to experience measurable growth in Namibia thanks to the government’s new housing development programme.

PMSA marketing and sales manager Quintin Booysen has noted that the new housing development programme that has been implemented by the Namibian government will have a positive impact on the company.

"PMSA has been working in Namibia for the past three decades, and will continue to grow in the region thanks to this new initiative," he said.

The housing development plan intends to build 185,000 houses by 2030 to address the country’s housing backlog, as well as upgrade housing in the country’s informal settlements.

The aim is to build 9,000 houses over the next 15 months, and the remaining quota over the next 16 years. According to Booysen, this has created a boom in the Namibian market.

"In order to meet the increased demand for bricks brought about by this programme, existing clients have placed orders for additional plants. What's more, prospective brick and block making businesses have also placed orders for PMSA plants after identifying new business opportunities," he said.

Booysen pointed out that the most popular plants are the VB4 and VB4X range of block making machines. He observed, "The highperformance and reliability of PMSA’s block making machines ensures that producers can

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consistently produce large volumes of bricks with minimal delays and downtime.”

More productive with better operation Both models come standard with adjustable speed control of the hydraulic functions, resulting in faster and smoother machine operation, with increased productivity and a reduction in wear and tear. What’s more, an electronic PLC control allows for change of pre-vibration, feed box movement, number of feed strokes and number of pre-vibrations, while the machine is still in operation.

These features ensure instant adaptation to changing moisture contents and aggregate consistency, without stopping the machine.

Booysen notes that the heavy-duty VB4X block making machines are capable of producing more than 120,000 bricks per shift.

"It is estimated that most houses will be between 60m2 and 90m2, which would require approximately 18,000 bricks per structure. A brick manufacturer producing up to 120000 bricks per day could therefore add substantial value to this project by making use of the VB4X plant," he said.

Booysen reported that PMSA has been dominating the Namibian market through quality concrete equipment.

"Many customers have been running the same machines for the past 30 years. When new technology is developed, technicians go onsite to upgrade the existing equipment to ensure that it is running at optimum efficiency. This forms part of our 'built to last' philosophy."

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Market challenges PMSA also offers customer training and support whenever it is needed. Booysen said, “We are able to offer clients onsite training, in addition to providing them with the option to come to South Africa for training at our purpose-built showroom and sales facility."

Booysen admitted that PMSA has faced challenges working in Namibia. He commented, “To service the far reaching areas of such a vast country, a company needs to be quick and agile. Namibia's close proximity to South Africa has enabled us to overcome this challenge by delivering machines and parts by road, while small parts are delivered via air freight on the same day if necessary."

According to Booysen, PMSA has a positive future in Namibia, which he believes is a stable country that is investing in its people and infrastructure. He concluded, "PMSA will play an important role in the housing scheme that is currently underway, as many of the bricks will be manufactured using our machines. In addition to this, the country shows signs of phenomenal opportunity with the new gas and oil refineries, which prompts the potential for greater growth.” ■

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Prefabs for populations In areas with acute housing shortages, will prefabricated housing projects and companies provide the answer?

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ack of housing and poor housing is clearly a problem for subSaharan African countries. More than five million Nigerians are born every year, which translates to a population growth of over three per cent on an annual basis. It is estimated that the country needs to build a minimum of one million housing units every year if it is to avoid a critical housing crisis by 2020. Seventy per cent of Nigeria’s urban population resides in slums. The country’s National Bureau of Statistics states that the country’s housing discrepancy is between 12 and 14 million housing units. However, other experts put it at 18mn housing units. President Goodluck Jonathan has outlined that Nigeria will have to spend at least US$30mn (N4.8 billion) every year to construct an extra 60mn residential units and meet demand.

For South Africa, the backlog for housing rose to 2.1mn units in 2013.

One in ten people live in shacks, or around 1.9mn people. There has been a lot of reporting around the Western Cape in particular lately where six hundred thousand people are waiting for formal housing and there are 200 informal settlements. Ghana’s 2000 Census showed that although the country has around 3.88mn dwelling units, less than half qualify as

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proper houses. Fifty per cent were made of low quality materials such as earth and mud brick. The Census also found that around 74,000 people in Ghana resided in containers and kiosks. In Mozambique 1.3mn people are living in inadequate housing. Kenya has an annual housing deficit of 150,000. Tanzania has a housing deficit of three million which is rising at a rate of 200,000. Ninety per cent of people in Mali live in informal dwellings, and in Zambia the figure is 80 per cent.

Part of the solution Some think that prefabricated housing, which can be cheaper than traditional brick and mortar structures, has great potential to be part of the solution: "Africa is growing in terms of population so there is tremendous social pressure," says Eric Bigot, director of the prefab building design company targeting South Africa and Mozambique, Zenkaya. "In South Africa, it seems now that the government is accepting systems that would have not been of interest to them before but due to backlog and time they have altered their views," says Bigot.

"Prefab is embryonic in Africa but things are evolving," he adds. "It can offer great solutions in specific conditions like in remote areas or places where labour is scarce or of low quality. Opportunities also lie in places where traditional construction costs are more expensive, like neighbouring countries such as Mozambique and Angola," he says.

Eric Bigot, a Paris-trained architect, founded Zenkaya after stints working on a housing scheme with the United Nations in Zambia and in New York for a number of architecture companies in areas ranging from corporate to luxury residential housing. He then flew to South Africa where his first real explorations with prefab began. He constructed South Africa’s first architectural prefabricated house, and was shortlisted for the "Best Object" award at the country’s 2007 Design Indaba. He soon relocated to Mozambique where he threw himself into exploring the space between factory and site built solutions. The result has been Zenkaya’s current package of prefabricated designs, on offer in both South Africa and Mozambique. Zenkaya designs are entirely constructed in the factory, whereas most prefab constructions are assembled either partly or completely on site. According to Zenkaya, building in the factory has the advantage that standards for the materials and build are strongly enforced and completely standardised.

"The original Zenkaya came to life in South Africa with a need to show that prefabricated buildings are not necessarily bad quality products and they can offer many advantages," said Bigot.

"The way I visualised it was to have a complete module made in factory. In different countries you could use wood, steel and even concrete structures. In terms of advantages, volume is key. Factory construction offers cost effectiveness, speed and quality, year-round production. Do you assemble your car in your drive-way?" Bigot added.

The business clearly has potential to expand beyond South Africa.

"Needs and requests have been way beyond South africa and sometimes it makes more sense than the South African market," Bigot said.

Another prefabricated building company that has attracted attention in Africa recently is South Africa-based Vela Building Systems. The firm has recently expanded its operations to Mozambique and Namibia and www.africanreview.com

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is looking at potential opportunities in southern African countries, according to the company’s CEO Brent Harris. It is also strengthening its position in core markets Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia and Angola. In the latter, the company recently delivered 1600 modular houses in southern Angola as part of a state housing project.

"We started off from a very low base and we are successfully supplying houses into various countries in Africa," according to Harris. "We’ve seen our company growing immensely on a year on year basis and I don’t foresee any stoppage in that growth."

Most of Vela’s business focuses around its Modula, a modular building system, which as been adapted to African conditions. It is a housing structure made from polyurethane panels called SIPs. Another key product in Vela’s range is its S-track, an light steel frame product, which the company has used on projects in Mozambique. Another product that Vela offers is Vel’ekhaya, which has been developed with the South African market in particular in mind. It is possible to assemble the unit in under three hours and it is intended to be extremely easy to transport.

Working to demand As well as seeking to tap into rising demand for low-cost, easy-build residential housing in these countries, Vela Building Systems is looking to exploit rising demand for labour accommodation in areas of Africa where massive resource and infrastructure-related projects are taking place.

These include the cobalt and copper mines in Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique’s coalfields in Tete and the areas close to where offshore natural gas exploration is taking place in the country’s north.

Furthermore, South Africa is increasingly a centre of innovation when it comes to prefabricated constructions, something which Cape Town’s status as World Design Capital 2014 has highlighted. One of the projects being promoted as part of Cape Town World Design Capital 2014 is iKhayalami, founded by Andy Bolnick. Bolnick has come up with a prefabricated solution for Cape Town’s Khayelitsha township. Called the empower shack, it is two stories, made from metal sheeting and a wood frame, and is both low cost and self built. The home is constructed in such a way that it can be expanded over time and the integration of solar power generating systems onto the roof has also been made possible.

Bolnick is looking to build 900 empower shacks this year.

The prefabricated housing industry faces a number of challenges in Africa, however. One is the need to convince developers and state bodies, which are used to using brick and mortar, that prefab options are just as good and worth considering.

"The market sometimes sees alternative building systems as inferior to brick and mortar because brick and mortar is all that they know. However there is a big education program in place proving that alternative building systems do have better qualities than conventional brick and mortar houses," Harris of Vela Building Systems said in a recent interview.

According to Bigot, the prefab industry in Africa also needs more investment and better financing, including from banks. Another challenge that the industry is grappling with is the emphasis on super cheap constructions within the prefab industry itself, which could compromise basic quality standards: "I think there are challenges in terms of acceptance and price. With price comes the challenge of not cutting corners. I think there is prejudice against quality prefabs. The word prefab is associated with cheapness," says Bigot from Zenkaya.

"The market is full of non-standard ‘cheap’ solutions but they do not cater for the residential market as a focus. Those companies thrive because they fill a need for cheap and fast prefabs and have been unchallenged for the past 20 years so they haven’t even bothered to offer a different wallpaper for the past 20 years. And in fact they are not so cheap anymore because raw materials have become expensive." ■ Sherelle Jacobs www.africanreview.com

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Specifying viable volumes How reclaimed asphalt technology is supporting sustainable use of natural resources

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he benefits of introducing reclaimed asphalt (RA) into a road mix are numerous. Predominating these is the ability to recycle an existing pavement layer which has a mix with inherently good aggregate and a certain percentage of bitumen that can be recovered. This ensures the sustainability of natural resources by reducing the volume of new (virgin) aggregate required.

This internationally accepted concept was first used in South Africa by National Asphalt during the successful completion of a number of warm mix trials for the eThekwini Municipality in Durban in 2009 and 2010. Krishna Naidoo from the eThekwini Road Rehabilitation Department, together with Tony Lewis of Tony Lewis Consulting, added invaluable input and assistance and ensured the successful completion of these trials. Whilst focusing on the warm mix technology the opportunity was used to introduce up to 60 per cent RA into a number of the trial mixes.

In 2011, the National Asphalt plant at Cliffdale, Durban was upgraded using a ‘twin drum’ concept to accommodate the introduction of 40 per cent RA into the mix.

Later, together with eThekwini Municipality, a number of projects and trials were completed in the region that also entailed the use of a warm mix technology. Further orders were placed with Comar, a locally based asphalt plant manufacturer in Pinetown, for the supply of three 120 to 150 ton per hour twin drum mobile asphalt plants.

In 2013, National Asphalt successfully supplied the asphalt mix for the road upgrade between Vaal River and the Kroondal Plaza for the South African Road Agency (SANRAL), using 40 per cent RA in the base mix and overlaying the base with an ultra-thin friction course (UTFC).

The business mix National Asphalt secured four more contracts, three for SANRAL and one for the Department of Transport in KZN using its RA technology.

The first project involves maintenance of 57 km of National Route 2 from New Guelderland to the Mtunzini Toll Plaza using 60 000 tons of

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an AP1 modified continuously graded course bitumen treated base with a 40 per cent RA component, together with 63,000 of ULM, a proprietary UTFC product manufactured under licence from Jean Lefebure.

The second contract is the supply of asphalt mix for the rehabilitation of the National Route 2 between Murchison and Marburg outside Port Shepstone. This project involves 72 000 tons of an AP1 modified continuously graded bitumen treated base, with a 40 per cent RA component, together with 12,000 tons of ULM. National Asphalt was also part of the first officially recognised South African trials using a high modulus asphalt (HiMA) on a section of the South Coast road in KZN that services the container terminal of Durban Harbour in the Jacobs area. To avoid conflict of terminology, HiMA refers to a ‘highly modified mix’, and reference is made to EME-2 where harder penetration grade bitumen is used.

Technology transfer “In 2006 SABITA embarked on a technology transfer exercise whereby the EME technology could be introduced to South Africa as HiMA,” says Sean Pretorius, National Asphalt’s managing director.

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with the Class 2 material having significantly higher binder content, as defined by a richness modulus, K. National Asphalt’s third RA supply combines both the EME and the RA technologies. The contract calls for 74 000 tons of an EME Class 2 mix with 20 per cent RA for a SANRAL project on the National Route 2 from Paradise Valley to Candella Road, between Pinetown and Durban. The binder used is a 10/20 penetration grade bitumen, which is imported in drums and stored in National Asphalt’s two drum decanting units currently situated at the company’s plant.

In a first for the Department, the fourth project involves the use of National Asphalt’s warm mix technology together with a 25 per cent RA component. The supply is for the upgrading of the P255 Inanda Road outside Hillcrest using National Asphalt’s Foam Tech technology for the manufacture of the warm mix.

National Asphalt’s dual purpose environmentally friendly additive EcoNat is manufactured from renewable raw materials and can be used in the manufacture of warm, low temperature and cold asphalt mixes and, as a powerful asphaltene dispersant, it is used in the manufacture of RA mixes where it rejuvenates the properties of age hardened bitumen. ■ www.africanreview.com

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by Shandong Shantui Construction Machinery to fulfill an for 68 units of machinery for the country’s National Youth Service. The order was part of a Kenyan government procurement project, for which Shantui was selected as the largest supplier, on the basis of its reputation for reliability and value. Upon shipment from the port of Tianjin, all machines were exhibiting zero errors, and were met with praise from the soon-to-be recipients. The project is a big win for Shantui in East Africa, laying a foundation for the development of Shantui's brand in the region, and reinforcing Shantui's solid reputation. With the flourishing of Africa's economy and

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increasingly close economic ties with China, Shantui is steadily growing its overseas business, aggressively pursuing procurement contracts as well as developing products according to market requirements. Products acquired for African projects include the SD32F forestry-type bulldozer, recently exported to Cameroon, and the SR30T pneumatic roller, recently exported to Togo.

In China, Shantui’s name has long been synonymous with the word “bulldozer”.

Today, Shantui is not only the world’s largest maker and seller of brand name dozers, but also offers a highly diversified line of construction, road, public utility vehicles and cement handling machinery, making everything from wheel loaders and road rollers to truck cranes and motor graders, to forklifts and excavators. Shantui sells in more than 120 countries and regions worldwide. In 2012,it reached the US$2.5bn milestone in revenue. It is publicly listed on the ShanghaiShenzhen 300 Index, and is headquartered in Jining, Shandong Province. Shantui prides itself as China’s ‘value leader’ in construction machinery, offering a balance of high performance and value. ■

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Superior performance with new features Cat’s D6K2 track-type tractor offers refined blade control and enhanced productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort

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he new Cat D6K2 Track-Type Tractor delivers superior finish grading performance and improved fuel efficiency. The new Stable Blade Control feature utilises technology that complements operator blade control input to achieve finish grades faster and with less operator effort.

Eco Modes, both forward and reverse, improve fuel economy and lower operating costs. The D6K2 also features hydrostatic drive with Traction Control, which reduces track slip at maximum load. New wider blades allow more ground to be covered in one pass and provide as much as 8 percent productivity improvement in slot dozing applications. New manual adjustable pitch allows the operator to control blade pitch fore/aft for maximum productivity in various material conditions.

The D6K2 replaces the D6K. It uses the powerful Cat C7.1 ACERT engine configured to meet exhaust emissions standards equivalent to EU Stage IIIA and US EPA Tier 3.

The engine produces net power of 97kW (130hp) at 2,200 rpm, and it is turbocharged and aftercooled for responsive power and efficient fuel use. The new fuel system provides a higher filtration capacity and flow rate for increased durability.

The D6K2 blends these new features with the field-proven design of its K Family predecessors, a design that includes singlelever travel/steering control, single-lever blade control, spacious operator station and the heavy duty Cat Sealed-and-Lubricated Track or Cat SystemOne undercarriage for lowest undercarriage cost per hour. The D6K2 is optimised for finish grading with the addition of a second carrier roller and eighth track roller, which deliver a smoother ride and better finish grading capabilities at a higher speed.

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increasing productivity in finish grading applications. The Stable Blade Control feature remains activated unless cancelled by the operator. For even greater productivity, the blade pitch adjustment design has been simplified to allow the operator to adjust blade pitch, for example, selecting a more aggressive setting for hard blade loading or pitching the blade rearward for more blade carry capacity. New, wider VPAT blades (both standard and foldable versions) can boost productivity as much as 8 percent.

The new Eco Mode system for the D6K2 can improve fuel economy by as much as 18 percent by reducing engine speed when maximum rpm is not required. Eco Mode has two settings - Forward/Reverse or Reverse Only - that are selected via the rotary throttle.

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slip. The benefits include higher production, less undercarriage wear and reduced operator fatigue. Undercarriage configurations include XL (Extra Long) and LGP (Low Ground Pressure) versions, with an LGP version that features 760-mm (30-inch) track shoes.

For the ultimate in operator comfort, an optional package provides a heated/ventilated seat. Electro-hydraulic seat-mounted controls isolate the operator from vibrations and the new armrests can be easily adjusted.

For increased productivity and efficient grading and contouring work, the D6K2 can be equipped with the optional Cat AccuGrade system for automated blade control. AccuGrade can use laser, total station or satellite positioning systems as the guidance source. AccuGrade is designed to reduce the need for surveying, to eliminate rework and to unburden the operator when doing finish grading.

AccuGrade has demonstrated itself as a solution to reduce overall machine operating costs in doing more work more accurately with less fuel burned. ■ www.africanreview.com

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tlas Copco’s new side dump bucket, the bucket in the muck pile, reversing and which is offered as an option, positioning parallel to a truck, lifting the enables Scooptram loaders to be boom to prepare, and then dumping the used in an almost unlimited range of material in a truck can all be done in one applications; from civil construction and motion. Furthermore, lowering of the hydropower tunnel projects to rail and road bucket and boom as well as going forward tunnels as well as for rapid tunnel to fill the next bucket-load can also be done development in mining. in one go.”

Depending on the application, the side In addition to flexibility and fast loading, dump bucket can also speed up the work and shorter cycle times, the side dump A smart option: The new side dump bucket for Atlas Copco cycle. Loaders equipped with a bucket enables fewer loaders to serve loaders. On the Scooptram ST1030, for example, the bucket has conventional bucket normally travel multiple trucks and also eliminates the a loading capacity of 4 m3 between 100 and 300 meters from loading need for loading bays or cutouts. Both tire point to dumping point. With a side dump bucket, the time can be wear and fuel consumption is also reduced, which cuts running costs. substantially reduced meaning shorter cycle times between rounds.

The side dump bucket is available for Scooptram ST7, ST1030 Ben Thompson, product manager at Atlas Copco, explained, “Filling and ST14. ■

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rchid Foundation Tech was established in 2013 under the umbrella of the Orchid Business Group, to serve the construction sector.

Orchid Business Group had been established in Ethiopia in June 1998 as a nation-wide renowned civil engineering contractor.

The addition of Orchid Foundation Tech to the existing business portfolio followed an expansion of Orchid’s activities into the field of geotechnical engineering and the construction of building foundations. Now,

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the new company utilises the knowledge, experience and expertise of Orchid Business Group to substantiate a strategic partnership with Bauer Maschinen GmbH, formed two years ago.

Bauer is constantly offering technically sound and economically viable engineering solutions within the drilling and foundation industry in Ethiopia. This has lead to the development and ownership of specialist drilling rigs (BG Series) - the BG-15 and BG22 piling machines. With this machine and the continual support of Bauer Professionals, Orchid has executed piling foundation work for big contractors and a conductor installation project for an oil exploration company. ■

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More capacity and better capability Key equipment supplier in Southern Africa expands and increases its skills base through investment with power generation firm in Zambia

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lectrical products supplier Actom has been busy investing to increase capacity and capability at Marthinusen & Coutts’ Zambian motor repair facility and has created the ideal platform for the company to expand its market share in Zambia.

“The upgrade, completed at the end of February, has further extended our capabilities in the region and we can now offer customers a full electro-mechanical repair facility,” Mike Chamberlain, Marthinusen & Coutts’ marketing executive, says, speaking in his capacity as operations executive for Zambia.

“Prior to the recent investment, the facility was already recognised for its quality workmanship and considered the top facility of its kind on the Copperbelt. The latest improvements make this a world class facility, both in terms of its scope of work capabilities to repair small to medium size motors and the ability to meet the requisite international quality standards that has become the norm with all work done by Marthinusen & Coutts.”

New standards underpinning commitment Chamberlain explained that the facility now conforms to the SABS’s stringent SANS 1561 and SANS 10242 low voltage motor repair standards, as well as OSHAS and the Marsh Africa insurance risks rating protocol.

“In terms of health, safety and environmental standards, factories in Zambia are required to conform to the provisions of the Factories Act, which sets lower standards than those that now apply at our Kitwe facility,” he pointed out. “This underpins the commitment which Marthinusen & Coutts has made to this region thereby ensuring that our customer base receive the highest level of support at all times.”

Eugene Lottering, the facility’s workshop manager explained that the objective of the upgrade was to extend the in-house capabilities of the

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Actom has made further investments to increase capacity and capability at Marthinusen & Coutts’ Zambian motor repair facility and has created the ideal platform for the company to expand its market share in Zambia.

Zambian operation and to further improve quality by utilising the latest technologies. There will also be improved efficiencies and less mechanical work will be outsourced ensuring better quality control and faster turnaround times. The increase in capacity was enabled through the purchase of additional equipment including a burn-off oven, a 17 t crane, two lathes, a submerged arc welding machine, a milling machine, balancing machines, vibration analysis equipment, measuring equipment, two test-bay beds, a Watt-loss core tester and inter-turn testers.

“Other improvements included the installation of a high-pressure wash bay and overhead lighting, as well as the complete reorganisation of facility to improve workflow and thereby efficiency,” he said.

Coinciding with the completion of the capacity and capability upgrade, a distribution agreement was concluded with Electrical Machines appointing Marthinusen & Coutts’ Kitwe facility as its authorised distributor in Zambia for both its LV and MV motors. ■

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A monitoring system for rollers MOBA’s Compaction Assistant paves the way to controlled compaction in road construction

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he potholes and cracks that many roads exhibit are often caused by inadequate quality of the sealed road surface. To achieve a satisfactory result in road construction, the compaction of the material is a critical parameter, as is the temperature. An exact compaction makes the asphalt structure homogeneous, which prevents road damage and premature wear and tear.

With the Compaction Assistant (MCA), an application for rollers, the German technology firm MOBA Mobile Automation AG provides the necessary equipment to achieve optimal compaction of material in the construction of roads and tarmac surfaced areas. The MCA monitoring system consists of an antenna, controller and display and supports the vehicle operator by recording the number of roller passes during the entire project and by reconciling target and actual passes. If the vehicle stops, the MCA stores the position with centimetre accuracy so that operations can resume exactly from where they stopped. The Compaction Assistant allows the evenly distributed passes over the entire surface to meet the specified compaction. This permits production of a homogeneously compacted material, preventing future road damage.

Precise acquisition within centimeters GNSS-SBAS signals supply exact position information for the roller, considerably increasing the accuracy of the work processes. The controller gathers and stores all important data such as position, number of passes and temperature of the material used. The aggregated data is directly sent to the machine operator and

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visualised on a graphics display in the vehicle cab.

Both the display and the applications can be designed individually to customer specifications.

More efficiency, less wear The Compaction Assistant permits a highly efficient deployment of the roller and reduces both operating cost and wear on the machine. Apart from the application of tarseal surfaces, the Compaction Assistant also offers accurate support in the construction of base layers for the road bed to achieve optimum results in the compaction of the materials. â–

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Pipeline section work prior to submersion In a jungle in Cameroon, pipelines are modified to make way for the Lom Pangar Dam Reservoir

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ith the completion deadline of the massive Lom Pangar dam construction project looming on the horizon, a leading Italian construction firm has been hard at work in the jungles of Cameroon modifying sections of the ChadCameroon pipeline. The necessary modifications had to be made well before the pipeline is submerged in the reservoir when the dam becomes operational later this year.

Described by Michael Ngako Tomdio, Minister of Energy and Water for Cameroon, as the “keystone in the arch of the Cameroonian electric system," the Lom Pangar Dam will generate electricity for industry and millions of residents throughout Cameroon. In preparation for constructing the dam, extensive environmental assessments and studies were carried out, revealing that two sections of the pipeline would be flooded in the reservoir when the dam is completed, so they would have to be modified.

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Protected wildlife reserve demands care and vigilance It was essential that there be minimal impact on the surrounding environment, which is a semi-deciduous rainforest and the home of Cameroon’s Deng Deng National Park. The park is a wildlife-protected zone that boasts a rich variety of wildlife, including primates, so it was critical that every precaution be taken to ensure that the pipeline modifications be carried out flawlessly.

The Chad-Cameroon pipeline extends 1,080km from Chad to Kribi, Cameroon on the Atlantic coast. It transports oil from Chad through Cameroon’s coastal port, where it is exported. The two 13km pipeline sections in need of modification lay in partial jungle terrain east-northeast of Douala. The objectives of the modification program were to re-route and strengthen the two pipeline sections to ensure that they would be capable of supporting 20m water columns that would eventually be installed upon completion of the dam.

Tasked with executing the entire pipeline modification project, the construction firm retained T D Williamson (TDW), specialising in pipeline intervention and pressure isolation services, to isolate the live pipelines so that repair or modifications could be made safely, without disrupting product flow.

Working in the jungle heat, the TDW team, consisting of four technicians based on-site throughout the operation, carried out more than 30 hot tap and plugging operations to isolate pressure in the two sections. TDW used the tandem Stopple pipeline pressure intervention method to achieve a Double Block and Bleed isolation, which makes it possible to cut, plug and safely isolate pressure from the sections without shutting them down, which would have resulted in disruption to flow.

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Operating in the jungle, in hot and humid conditions, called for detailed planning in logistics and operational safety” made so that they could be re-routed. Each line was safely isolated for approximately 20 days while the tie-ins were completed. The entire pipeline intervention operation, from deployment to completion of the final intervention, was completed by TDW well within the four- month timeframe.

The isolation made it possible for TDW’s customer to connect the existing pipeline to new pipeline, safely and efficiently.

Maintaining product flow throughout this complex operation was critical, so TDW’s ability to make that possible was key.

Operating in the remote jungle, in such hot and humid conditions, called for detailed planning in logistics and operational safety. In addition, given that the pipelines were located in jungle terrain, TDW worked closely with the construction firm to plan every move very carefully, especially in terms of personnel safety and transporting equipment and materials.

“We worked very closely with this construction firm which, like TDW, has vast experience in executing pipeline operations in remote, harsh environments, “ said Alexandre Flamand, project manager – Europe/Africa/Middle East for TDW. “As a result, our joint efforts and shared commitment to careful planning and high levels of safety led to a successful result: the timely completion of the tie-ins, with an absolute minimal impact on the environment.” ■ www.africanreview.com

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OV International is one of the world’s largest manufacturer and exporter of a range of deepwell handpumps like India Mark-II, India Mark-III and IM-II Extra Deep Well hand pumps, and Afridev Deep Well hand pumps.

The IM-II, IM-III and Extra Deep Well hand pumps are being manufactured as per stringent Bureau of Indian Standards, whereas the Afridev Deep Well hand pumps are being manufactured as per SKAT, Switzerland specifications.

The above range of hand pumps covers the installation depths from as low as 10 metres and up to 90 metres depth. The hand pumps are, thus ideally, suitable for rural drinking projects all over the developing world, and are being promoted by various UN organisations, NGOs, various government water-related Ministries and agencies all over the world.

According to AOV International, the hand pumps are the most user-

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friendly pumps in terms of ease and cost of manufacturing, maintenance and are in use worldwide for over 30 years now.

The Indian company is also specialised in the manufacturing and exporting of WHO-approved range of cold chain equipment like vaccine carriers, cold boxes. Its major customers include various UN organisations, NGOs, Ministries of Health and traders all over the world.

According to Naresh Mehta, Senior V-P, Marketing, over 90 per cent sales are being exported to over 40 countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America.

AOV International is over 14-year-old firm and is a part of AOV group of companies, witha gross turnover of over US$130mn. The other companies in the group are involved in diversified products like export of frozen buffalo meat, forex services and shipping logistics, among others.

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lectrical construction company, EnI Electrical has committed to a longterm vision of changing the way in which electrical construction work is conducted. To achieve this, the company is repositioning itself by applying the same principles its holding company the Zest WEG Group has harnessed to achieve its own extensive growth and success.

“It is our intention to become the largest electrical construction company in Africa,” Trevor Naudé, managing director of EnI Electrical, says. “This is in line with the greater WEG Group’s global growth strategy, which is expected to ensure that the entire organisation increases its sales by at least 17 per cent year on year until 2020, when it aims to arrive at a turnover of US$10bn.

Naudé said, “We’re cognisant of the everchanging needs of our market, as well as the shifting dynamics of our clients’ requirements. Our response is to challenge the market’s perception of electrical construction as a sector characterised by low tender pricing and utilising scope changes

to be profitable. Instead, we’ve adopted a strategy based on forming long term client relationships. This is not a catch-phrase - we are actually walking the talk by ensuring we understand the basic project requirements and mitigating against scope changes during the initial pricing stage.”

EnI Electrical has established a solid track record of successful completion of electrical construction projects

EnI Electrical has completed projects as far afield as Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana in West Africa and Tanzania in East Africa, as well as throughout the SADC region

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Naudé says that over the past three decades EnI Electrical has established a solid track record of successful completion of electrical construction projects. Since the Zest WEG Group acquired the company in 2008, processes and procedures have been developed to take this successful medium sized company to the level where it will be acknowledged as a world class player.

“This is particularly significant given that much of the work being done is in Africa, with some 70 per cent of the company’s revenue being generated outside of South Africa’s borders,” he added. “Operating in Africa requires a certain mindset and it’s essential for companies to clearly understand the factors that drive successful project execution in this region, including the issues associated with logistics. Our access to a core of South Africans with the necessary skill sets is a major advantage, as these teams are then able to train and develop local communities, leaving them skilled and capable of supporting the client in our absence.”

Installation of electrical control panels on a site in Africa

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Cabling and racking underway on an EnI Electrical project

An EnI Electrical doing a cable installation on a project site

Installation of an electrical substation on an EnI Electrical project

EnI Electrical has completed projects as far afield as Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana in West Africa and Tanzania in East Africa, as well as throughout the SADC region.

With successful operations in Ghana, Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique, the company is now poised to open facilities in Liberia and Namibia. These will support recently awarded contracts for the Western Range Iron Project in Liberia and the Husab Project in Swakopmund. The new entities are being locally registered and will provide employment opportunities.

The increased emphasis on safety throughout all industries has made compliance with safety requirements a basic necessity. Naudé believes safety goes much further than simply meeting legislative requirements and, by making it the cornerstone of the company EnI Electrical has forged a robust safety track record across all operational sites.

Risk assessments are undertaken on each project and dedicated safety officers, supported by an in-house safety manager, take responsibility for safety on site.

Ongoing safety training company-wide ensures that personnel are kept abreast of the latest technology, applications and safety requirements. Environmental obligations are also high priority and care is taken to meet all requisites.

In South Africa, EnI Electrical recently opened a branch in Rustenburg to provide electrical construction expertise on both small and large scale projects in the region. The new facility shares premises with the Zest WEG Group’s facility in the city. ■

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onstruction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has expanded its portfolio of generator products with the launch of a new 50Hz and 60Hz stationary generator range. The robust and reliable CPSG stationary generators are designed for excellent durability, and incorporate user-friendly features that make them easy for contractors to position, operate and maintain on work sites throughout the world.

Chicago Pneumatic product marketing manager (Power) Daniel Escuer said, “Our new CPSG units are built to withstand the toughest worksite conditions, making them ideal for operators seeking a consistent source of primary power while working day in and day out in a wide variety of construction applications. The introduction of our new stationary generators also means we are now able to offer a complete generator offering, encompassing portable, mobile and stationary products, for the first time.”

The new CPSG stationary generator

The new CPSG stationary generators are based on a frame-and-canopy design, making them ideal for a wide variety of stationary applications within the worldwide construction industry. The CPSG units are designed for fast, easy and safe on-site and off-site positioning, with a corrosionresistant canopy providing for long-lasting durability and a rugged base adding impact resistance and extra protection for sensitive areas of the unit.

CPSG stationary generators, which are available in 50Hz and 60Hz versions, are capable of operating at high working temperatures. In addition, they provide excellent accessibility and serviceability via large removable 45º doors. They are also installation-friendly, thanks to its dual-position (top and front) air outlets, and eco-friendly, as a result of a spillage-free frame design that provides for easy, clean drainage of all liquids.

Additional features of the CPSG units include an advanced control panel that enables users to control and operate it remotely, different levels of noise isolation, a lockable fuel filling cap, a robust terminal board that is suitable for connection with or without clamps, and easy fuel tank cleaning access to prevent damage from contaminants.

A wide range of additional options can also be added to each unit, which means that customers can upgrade a CPSG stationary generator for their specific applications. Options include a high capacity fuel tank, offering easy and fast connections for external filling, additional fuel filter with water separator, battery isolation switch, battery charger, engine coolant heater, open frame and lifting beam. ■

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Construction & Mining Buyers’ Guide Section One: Listings by Category Section Two: Suppliers Section Three: Agents & Subsidiaries in Africa

Please mention African Review when contacting your supplier

Section One: Listings by Category KwikBuild (Pty) Ltd. MERLO S.p.A. Topcon Positioning Middle East and Africa FZE Weiler GmbH Zamil Steel Building Co. Egypt

AIR COMPRESSORS Coelmo S.p.e.

Doosan Portable Power (Doosan Benelux SA) Voith Turbo (Pty) Ltd. Diesel Driven Atlas Copco Portable Energy Division Doosan Portable Power (Doosan Benelux SA) MAN Truck & Bus AG Yellogen Ltd. Electric Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power Atlas Copco Portable Energy Division DHYBRID Power Systems HIMOINSA Kohler Power Systems Marelli Motori S.p.A. Pr Industral S.r.l.

CERAMIC AND HEAVY CLAY MACHINERY ACIMAC-Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for Ceramics ANIVI Ingenieria SA MECCANICA 2P S.r.l.

SACMI IMOLA S.C. SITI B&T Group S.p.A.

AIR CONDITIONING KTI - Plersch Kaltetechnik GmbH BUILDINGS Bekaert France SAS Cavatorta France SAS Conmix Ltd. Engineering Enterprises for Civil & Steel Constructions SAE Kirloskar Brothers Ltd.

COMPONENTS AND SPARE PARTS Arthur Habermann GmbH & Co. KG C.C.Jensen AS Cat Lift Trucks DEM Group ELB Equipment ERLAU AG Filtration Ltd. IREM S.p.A. Jungheinrich AG Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. Kohler Power Systems Lovato Electric S.p.A. MAN Truck & Bus AG Marelli Motori S.p.A. MECCANICA 2P S.r.l.

Pr Industral S.r.l.

Rossi S.p.A. Shandong Shantui Construction Machinery Import & Export Co. Ltd. SMT Group SparePower Trading (Pty) Ltd. Wear and Spare Parts CONCRETE EQUIPMENT Amog S.r.l ANIVI Ingenieria SA Arthur Habermann GmbH & Co. KG Babcock International Group Bobcat (Doosan Benelux SA) German Gulf Enterprises Ltd. HMD Africa (Offshore) Kraft Tool Co. KTI - Plersch Kaltetechnik GmbH MERLO S.p.A. Officine Piccini S.p.A Shandong Shantui Construction Machinery Import & Export Co. Ltd. Spiroll Precast Services Ltd. SRS Finlay Vortex Hydra S.r.l.

Wacker Neuson (Pty) Ltd. Weiler GmbH Batching Plant Arthur Habermann GmbH & Co. KG Carmix - Metalgalante S.p.A. CIFA S.p.A. Elkon Concrete Batching Plants

Fiori Group S.p.A. HMD Africa (Offshore) Jessop & Associates (Pty) Ltd. LINTEC Gmbh & Co. KG Marini S.p.A. Officine Piccini S.p.A Voith Turbo (Pty) Ltd. Vortex Hydra S.r.l.

Weiler GmbH Block/Tile- Making Equipment Arthur Habermann GmbH & Co. KG Hydraform International Jessop & Associates (Pty) Ltd. MECCANICA 2P S.r.l.

Ormonde Machinery Ltd. SRS Finlay Vortex Hydra S.r.l.

Breakers Bobcat (Doosan Benelux SA) ELB Equipment Fritsch GmbH Milling and Sizing HMD Africa (Offshore) Indeco Ind S.p.A. Soosan Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. Wacker Neuson (Pty) Ltd. Concrete Pumps CIFA S.p.A. Elkon Concrete Batching Plants German Gulf Enterprises Ltd. HMD Africa (Offshore) Kirloskar Brothers Ltd.

RATEC GmbH Wonder Moldplast Pvt. Ltd. Formwork Agria Machinery Services & Co. Ltd. CIFA S.p.A. Doka Industries GmbH Form - Scaff HMD Africa (Offshore) RATEC GmbH Wonder Moldplast Pvt. Ltd. Mobile Mixing Plant ANIVI Ingenieria SA Bobcat (Doosan Benelux SA) Carmix - Metalgalante S.p.A. CIFA S.p.A. Elkon Concrete Batching Plants Fiori Group S.p.A. HMD Africa (Offshore) LINTEC Gmbh & Co. KG Marini S.p.A. Officine Piccini S.p.A Wirtgen GmbH Pipe Making Equipment Dowson & Dobson Industrial Recycling DF Ecology ELB Equipment Elkon Concrete Batching Plants HMD Africa (Offshore) Indeco Ind S.p.A. J.S. Corrugating Machinery Co. Ltd. Keestrack n.v

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Marini S.p.A. MB S.p.A. Ormonde Machinery Ltd. Concrete Equipment - Other Amog S.r.l Arthur Habermann GmbH & Co. KG Carmix - Metalgalante S.p.A. Cavatorta France SAS CIFA S.p.A. Doosan Portable Power (Doosan Benelux SA) Fiori Group S.p.A. HMD Africa (Offshore) Jessop & Associates (Pty) Ltd. KTI - Plersch Kaltetechnik GmbH LINTEC Gmbh & Co. KG RATEC GmbH Trelawny SPT Ltd. Vortex Hydra S.r.l.

Weiler GmbH CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES Aquamec Ltd. Babcock International Group Bell Equipment Co. Caterpillar SARL DEM Group Engineering Enterprises for Civil & Steel Constructions SAE Filtration Ltd. HMD Africa (Offshore) JCB World Head Quarters MAN Truck & Bus AG Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Shandong Shantui Construction Machinery Import & Export Co. Ltd. SMT Group SparePower Trading (Pty) Ltd. Terex Trucks Van Vliet Trucks Holland Volvo Construction Equipment Dump Trucks and Haulers BKT Tires Caterpillar SARL HMD Africa (Offshore) Iveco S.p.A. MAN Truck & Bus AG Mantrac Group Ormonde Machinery Ltd. PANAFRICAN GROUP Engines, Components and Accessories C.C.Jensen AS Caterpillar SARL Filtration Ltd. Hatz Motorenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG HIMOINSA Jubaili Bros Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. MAN Truck & Bus AG Perkins Engines Co. Ltd. Volvo Penta Site Dumpers Carmix - Metalgalante S.p.A. Caterpillar SARL HMD Africa (Offshore) MAN Truck & Bus AG Secmair Fayat Group Wacker Neuson (Pty) Ltd. Tractors Action Construction Equipment Ltd. BKT Tires Caterpillar SARL Grupos Electrogenos Europe SA (GESAN) Iveco S.p.A. MAN Truck & Bus AG Mantrac Group MERLO S.p.A.

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Ormonde Machinery Ltd. Phoenix Conveyor Belt Systems GmbH DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT Bobcat (Doosan Benelux SA) DF Ecology Doosan Portable Power (Doosan Benelux SA) GEFCO Incorporated Indeco Ind S.p.A. JCB World Head Quarters MB S.p.A. Volvo Construction Equipment DRILLING Comacchio S.r.l.

ELB Equipment MAN Truck & Bus AG Soilmec S.p.A. Soosan Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. Components and Accessories ERLAU AG Filtration Ltd. Drilling Machinery and Plant Bauer Maschinen GmbH Comacchio S.r.l.

Doosan Portable Power (Doosan Benelux SA) Soilmec S.p.A. Wirtgen GmbH Piling Amog S.r.l Aquamec Ltd. Bauer Maschinen GmbH Comacchio S.r.l.

Conmix Ltd. Soilmec S.p.A. Trenching and Pipe Laying ELB Equipment Tunnelling 3D Laser Mapping Ltd. Bekaert France SAS Comacchio S.r.l.

Soilmec S.p.A. Topcon Positioning Middle East and Africa FZE Drilling - Other Comacchio S.r.l.

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Doosan Portable Power (Doosan Benelux SA) Soilmec S.p.A. Wirtgen GmbH EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT Action Construction Equipment Ltd. Babcock International Group Bell Equipment Co. Bobcat (Doosan Benelux SA) Caterpillar SARL DEM Group ELB Equipment GEFCO Incorporated HMD Africa (Offshore) JCB World Head Quarters MB S.p.A. PANAFRICAN GROUP Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Shandong Shantui Construction Machinery Import & Export Co. Ltd. SMT Group SparePower Trading (Pty) Ltd. Terex Trucks Van Vliet Trucks Holland Volvo Construction Equipment Attachments and Accessories Bobcat (Doosan Benelux SA) C.C.Jensen AS Caterpillar SARL Indeco Ind S.p.A. Magni Telescopic Handlers MB S.p.A. SENNEBOGEN Maschinenfabrik GmbH SRS Finlay Backhoe Loaders Action Construction Equipment Ltd. Amog S.r.l BKT Tires Case Construction Machinery Caterpillar SARL ELB Equipment HMD Africa (Offshore) JCB World Head Quarters Mantrac Group New Holland Construction Machinery PANAFRICAN GROUP Swazi-Trac (Pty) Ltd. Dozers BKT Tires Case Construction Machinery Caterpillar SARL ELB Equipment HMD Africa (Offshore) Mantrac Group New Holland Construction Machinery PANAFRICAN GROUP SparePower Trading (Pty) Ltd. Dumpsters Mantrac Group Officine Piccini S.p.A SRS Finlay Swazi-Trac (Pty) Ltd. Excavators Aquamec Ltd. BKT Tires Case Construction Machinery Caterpillar SARL ELB Equipment JCB World Head Quarters Mantrac Group New Holland Construction Machinery PANAFRICAN GROUP SparePower Trading (Pty) Ltd. Swazi-Trac (Pty) Ltd. Wacker Neuson (Pty) Ltd.

Loaders - Other BKT Tires Bobcat (Doosan Benelux SA) Case Construction Machinery Caterpillar SARL ELB Equipment Fiori Group S.p.A. HMD Africa (Offshore) Mantrac Group New Holland Construction Machinery PANAFRICAN GROUP Wacker Neuson (Pty) Ltd. Mini-Excavators Bobcat (Doosan Benelux SA) Case Construction Machinery Caterpillar SARL Fiori Group S.p.A. HMD Africa (Offshore) JCB World Head Quarters Mantrac Group New Holland Construction Machinery Wacker Neuson (Pty) Ltd. Motor Graders Action Construction Equipment Ltd. BKT Tires Case Construction Machinery Caterpillar SARL ELB Equipment HMD Africa (Offshore) Mantrac Group New Holland Construction Machinery PANAFRICAN GROUP Swazi-Trac (Pty) Ltd. Scrapers Caterpillar SARL HMD Africa (Offshore) Mantrac Group Skidsteer Loaders BKT Tires Bobcat (Doosan Benelux SA) Case Construction Machinery Caterpillar SARL ELB Equipment HMD Africa (Offshore) JCB World Head Quarters Mantrac Group New Holland Construction Machinery Swazi-Trac (Pty) Ltd. Wacker Neuson (Pty) Ltd. Earthmoving Equipment Other Bedelco SPRL BKT Tires Caterpillar SARL Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers FREIGHT/LOGISTICS MAN Truck & Bus AG FINISHING Babcock International Group Kraft Tool Co. Equipment Action Construction Equipment Ltd. Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power DF Ecology HIMOINSA J.S. Corrugating Machinery Co. Ltd. Jubaili Bros Kohler Power Systems NILOS GmbH & Co. KG Insulation Panels C.C.Jensen AS KwikBuild (Pty) Ltd. Materials Conmix Ltd.

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Interplast Limited J.S. Corrugating Machinery Co. Ltd. Lafarge SENNEBOGEN Maschinenfabrik GmbH Paints Conmix Ltd. Services German Gulf Enterprises Ltd. GEOIMAGING 3D Laser Mapping Ltd. KTI - Plersch Kaltetechnik GmbH Topcon Positioning Middle East and Africa FZE LIFTING EQUIPMENT Action Construction Equipment Ltd. Bell Equipment Co. ERLAU AG Grupos Electrogenos Europe SA (GESAN) HMD Africa (Offshore) JCB World Head Quarters Magni Telescopic Handlers Pr Industral S.r.l.

Terex Trucks Van Vliet Trucks Holland Volvo Penta Access J.S. Corrugating Machinery Co. Ltd. TVH Components and Accessories ERLAU AG J.S. Corrugating Machinery Co. Ltd. Lovato Electric S.p.A. Paterson Simons & Co. (Africa) Ltd. Rossi S.p.A. Cranes Action Construction Equipment Ltd. HMD Africa (Offshore) Officine Piccini S.p.A Paterson Simons & Co. (Africa) Ltd. SENNEBOGEN Maschinenfabrik GmbH Soosan Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. Hoists FLSmidth HMD Africa (Offshore) Voith Turbo (Pty) Ltd. Hydraulic German Gulf Enterprises Ltd. Voith Turbo (Pty) Ltd. Lift Trucks BKT Tires Cat Lift Trucks Jungheinrich AG Mantrac Group Paterson Simons & Co. (Africa) Ltd. TVH Mechanical Voith Turbo (Pty) Ltd. Other Materials Handling Action Construction Equipment Ltd. ANIVI Ingenieria SA Cat Lift Trucks Jungheinrich AG MECCANICA 2P S.r.l.

SRS Finlay Pneumatic Bedelco SPRL German Gulf Enterprises Ltd.

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Telescopic Handlers BKT Tires Bobcat (Doosan Benelux SA) Case Construction Machinery ELB Equipment HMD Africa (Offshore) JCB World Head Quarters Magni Telescopic Handlers MERLO S.p.A. New Holland Construction Machinery Paterson Simons & Co. (Africa) Ltd. SENNEBOGEN Maschinenfabrik GmbH TVH Wacker Neuson (Pty) Ltd. MOBILE POWER SUPPLY UNITS Coelmo S.p.e.

Doosan Portable Power (Doosan Benelux SA) FG Wilson Firefly Green Power Systems S.r.l.

Jubaili Bros Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. Kohler Power Systems SDMO Industries Van Vliet Trucks Holland Visa S.p.A. YorPower Ltd. Generator Sets Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power Coelmo S.p.e.

Cummins Power Generation DHYBRID Power Systems FG Wilson Firefly Green Power Systems S.r.l.

Hatz Motorenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG HIMOINSA HMD Africa (Offshore) JCB World Head Quarters Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. Kohler Power Systems Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Morris Site Machinery Pr Industral S.r.l.

SDMO Industries Tower Light Visa S.p.A. Weiler GmbH Yellogen Ltd.

Scaffolding Doka Industries GmbH Form - Scaff HMD Africa (Offshore) MARCHETTI S.r.l.

Wonder Moldplast Pvt. Ltd. Silos ANIVI Ingenieria SA Surveying Equipment 3D Laser Mapping Ltd. Topcon Positioning Middle East and Africa FZE Temporary Housing and Offices Engineering Enterprises for Civil & Steel Constructions SAE KwikBuild (Pty) Ltd. PUMPING EQUIPMENT Aquamec Ltd. HMD Africa (Offshore) Kirloskar Brothers Ltd.

Morris Site Machinery Wacker Neuson (Pty) Ltd. Weir Minerals Africa (Pty) Ltd. Concrete Agria Machinery Services & Co. Ltd. Bekaert France SAS Bobcat (Doosan Benelux SA) CIFA S.p.A. Conmix Ltd. Elkon Concrete Batching Plants Lafarge Submersible Atlas Copco Portable Energy Division Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. Wacker Neuson (Pty) Ltd. Weir Minerals Africa (Pty) Ltd. Truck Mounted Action Construction Equipment Ltd.

BKT Tires CIFA S.p.A. HMD Africa (Offshore) MAN Truck & Bus AG Trelawny SPT Ltd. Pumping Equipment - Other FLSmidth Hatz Motorenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG HMD Africa (Offshore) Interplast Limited Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. RAW MATERIALS Babcock International Group DEM Group Lafarge SMT Group Wear and Spare Parts

MOTORS/DRIVERS/CONTROLS Adroit Technologies OTHER SITE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power ANIVI Ingenieria SA Bobcat (Doosan Benelux SA) Coelmo S.p.e.

DF Ecology DHYBRID Power Systems Doosan Portable Power (Doosan Benelux SA) Socomec UPS Fencing Cavatorta France SAS Interplast Limited Lighting Masts/Towers Atlas Copco Portable Energy Division Doosan Portable Power (Doosan Benelux SA) Green Power Systems S.r.l.

HIMOINSA Jubaili Bros Morris Site Machinery SDMO Industries SOL Inc. (Solar Outdoor Lighting) Tower Light TowerWorx Egypt Wacker Neuson (Pty) Ltd. Pipe and Cable Detecting Systems Dowson & Dobson Industrial Interplast Limited Sand Blasting Equipment Doosan Portable Power (Doosan Benelux SA)

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Crushing, Screening and Washing ANIVI Ingenieria SA ELB Equipment FLSmidth Fritsch GmbH Milling and Sizing HMD Africa (Offshore) Keestrack n.v MB S.p.A. Ormonde Machinery Ltd. PANAFRICAN GROUP Powerscreen Talleres Nunez SA Volvo Penta Wear and Spare Parts Weir Minerals Africa (Pty) Ltd. Grinding Equipment ANIVI Ingenieria SA FLSmidth Fritsch GmbH Milling and Sizing HMD Africa (Offshore) Trelawny SPT Ltd. Weir Minerals Africa (Pty) Ltd. Mixing Fritsch GmbH Milling and Sizing HMD Africa (Offshore) MAN Truck & Bus AG Quarrying Doosan Portable Power (Doosan Benelux SA) Filtration Ltd. HMD Africa (Offshore) Keestrack n.v Magni Telescopic Handlers PANAFRICAN GROUP Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Soosan Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. Wear and Spare Parts Yellogen Ltd. Raw Materials - Other ANIVI Ingenieria SA HMD Africa (Offshore) Lafarge ROAD BUILDING EQUIPMENT Action Construction Equipment Ltd. BKT Tires BOMAG GmbH Caterpillar SARL Cavatorta France SAS Ciber Equipamentos Rodoviarios Ltda.

Doosan Portable Power (Doosan Benelux SA) ELB Equipment HMD Africa (Offshore) JCB World Head Quarters Kraft Tool Co. Marini S.p.A. PANAFRICAN GROUP Shandong Shantui Construction Machinery Import & Export Co. Ltd. Van Vliet Trucks Holland Volvo Construction Equipment Wacker Neuson (Pty) Ltd. Asphalt Plant Ciber Equipamentos Rodoviarios Ltda.

LINTEC Gmbh & Co. KG Marini S.p.A. Compaction Equipment Action Construction Equipment Ltd. Agria Machinery Services & Co. Ltd. BOMAG GmbH Caterpillar SARL

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Yellogen Ltd. Rental Equipment Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power Bauer Maschinen GmbH Cat Lift Trucks Caterpillar SARL FG Wilson JCB World Head Quarters Jubaili Bros Jungheinrich AG Kohler Power Systems Pr Industral S.r.l.

SDMO Industries Trelawny SPT Ltd. Visa S.p.A. Weir Minerals Africa (Pty) Ltd. Wonder Moldplast Pvt. Ltd. Complete Solutions for Electrical Needs Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power DHYBRID Power Systems GEFCO Incorporated WELDING EQUIPMENT Coelmo S.p.e.

German Gulf Enterprises Ltd. Green Power Systems S.r.l.

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Section Two: Suppliers 3D Laser Mapping Ltd. Unit 1 Moorbridge Court Moorbridge Road East Bingham, Nottingham, UK Tel: +44 1949 838004 Fax: +44 8701 214605 Web: www.3dlasermapping.com E-mail: info@ 3dlasermapping.com 3D Laser Mapping is a World-leading Specialist in the development and application of 3D Measurement technologies. This dynamic company is focused on delivering Geospatial Business Intelligence for 3D modelling, Mapping and Mining industries.

Agents: South Africa - 3D Laser Mapping

ACIMAC-Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for Ceramics

Via Fossa Buracchione 84 Baggiovara, Modena 41126, Italy Tel: +39 059 510336 Fax: +39 059 512175 Web: www.acimac.it E-mail: info@acimac.it ACIMAC is the association of Italian suppliers of plant, machinery, equipment, semi-finished products, raw materials and services for the ceramic, heavy clay and refractories industries.

Action Construction Equipment Ltd.

5th Floor TDI Centre, Jasola New Delhi, 110025, India Tel: +91 11 40549900 Fax: +91 11 40549922 Web: www.ace-cranes.com E-mail: bhogal@ace-cranes.com India’s leading material handling and construction equipment manufacturing company with a majority market share in mobile cranes and tower cranes segment. In addition to mobile cranes, ACE also offers mobile/fixed tower cranes, crawler cranes, truck mounted cranes, lorry loaders, backhoe loaders/loaders, vibratory rollers, forklifts, tractors & harvesters and other construction equipment.

Agents: Kenya - Poweron (East Africa) Ltd. Nigeria - Seagle International Ltd. South Africa - TOMA Equipment

Adroit Technologies 20 Waterford Office Park Witkoppen Road Fourways South Africa Tel: +27 11 6588100 Fax: +27 11 6588101 Web: www.adroit.co.za E-mail: marketing@ adroit.co.za

Adroit Technologies is a privately held South African based software development company, developing award winning real time software for the induatrial automation markets for over 25 years. Principal activities are product development, consulting and solution development primarly in the industrial sector. In March 2011 Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV acquired 14.9% shareholding in Adroit, resulting in Adroit’s appointment as Authorised Distributor of Mitsubishi factory Automation products for sub-Saharan Africa in 2012.

Agents: Botswana - Cinstrap Zimbabwe - Autocontrol Systems

Agria Machinery Services & Co. Ltd. PO Box AN5280 No. 5 Royalt Castle Road Kokomlemle (Adjc. SSNIT Kokomlemle Branch) Accra North Ghana Tel: +233 30 2222169 Fax: +233 30 2222621 Web: www.agrimachinery.com E-mail: agrimachinery@ gmail.com Distributors of Construction, Agriculture, Horticulture Equipment with after sales service & space parts support.

Allott (Nigeria) Ltd.

PO Box 515 Marina, Lagos Nigeria Tel: +234 1 2951122 Fax: +234 1 2951122 Web: www.allottnigeria.com E-mail: info@ allottnigeria.com Allott (Nigeria) Ltd established over 35 years ago has carried out over 350 projects in technical consulting on major infrastructure projects in Highway, Railways, Marine Terminals and Inland waterways in Nigeria.

Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power

PO Box 262989, Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 8808006 Fax: +971 4 8808007 Web: www.altaaqaglobal.com E-mail: rbagatsing@ altaaqaglobal.com Altaaqa Global, subsidiary of Zahid Group, has been selected by Caterpillar Inc. to deliver multi-megawatt turnkey temporary power solutions. The company owns, mobilizes, installs and operates temporary independent power plants at customer sites, focusing on markets in Sub-Sahara Africa, Central Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Latin America, South East Asia and MENA.

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Ammann (SA)

ANIVI Ingenieria SA

Private Bag 43, Suite 253 Benoni, 1500, South Africa Tel: +27 11 8493939/3333 Fax: +27 86 5033971 Web: www.ammanngroup.com E-mail: info.aza@ ammann-group.com

Ammann (Switzerland) Eisenbahnstrasse 25 Langenthal, 4901 Switzerland Tel: +41 62 9166161 Fax: +41 62 9166402 Web: www.ammanngroup.com E-mail: info.aag@ ammann-group.com

Avenida Txorierri 8 Loiu, 48180, Spain Tel: +34 94 4531900 Fax: +34 94 4532175 Web: www.anivi.com E-mail: info@anivi.com Founded in 1939 in Spain, has been manufacturing machines, equipment and complete plants for the treatment of cement, ore and chemical products.

Providing to our customers ROI’s of less than 10 months on modular & portable cement grinding plants and reduction of investment risks.

Aquamec Ltd.

Amog S.r.l Via Padula 102 Brusciano (Italia), 80031 Italy Tel: +39 081 6588361 Fax: +39 081 8863398 Web: www.davinomixer.com E-mail: sales@ davinogroup.com Since 1975 Davinomixer has been bringing to the market the most innovative self loading mobile concrete mixers range being the Davino 360DELTA4, the ultimate, unique and the only load and cast all rounder mixer today available: 360° visibility mixer to produce high quality certifiable concrete thanks to the very advanced Davino weighing system.

PO Box 260, Säkylä 27801, Finland Tel: +358 10 4026400 Fax: +358 10 4026422 Web: www.watermaster.fi E-mail: watermaster@ watermaster.fi Watermaster is an amphibious multipurpose dredger designed for all shallow water work.

Watermaster’s capabilities include: suction dredging, backhoe dredging, raking & piling. Watermaster is suitable for numerous applications: restoring shallow waterways and shores, preventing floods, construction work in water environment and maintenance of process-and wastewater ponds in mines.

Arthur Habermann GmbH & Co. KG Wullener Feld 73 Witten, 58454, Germany Tel: +49 2302 6606139 Fax: +49 2302 6606141 Web: www.mixerparts.de E-mail: mixerparts@ habermann-gmbh.de The Habermann Mixer Technology is the quality market leader of polyurethane mixer tools and linings for concrete mixers. Our products work successfully in ready-mix concrete plants, precast concrete plants, concrete blocks, concrete pipe production and in the roof tile industry. Habermann wear protection solutions offer great benefits at affordable costs.

Atlas Copco Portable Energy Division

Ingberthoeveweg 7 Aartselaar, 2630, Belgium Tel: +32 3 8702111 Web: www.atlascopco.com E-mail: info@atlascopco.com Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. We serve customers in more than 180 countries with products and services focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The Portable Energy division develops, manufactures and markets portable compressors, high pressure

boosters, generators, light towers and portable dewatering pumps.

Agents: Algeria - Atlas Copco Algeria S.p.A Angola - Atlas Copco Angola, Lda. Benin - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Botswana - Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Burkina Faso - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Burundi - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Cameroon - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Central African Republic - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Chad - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Congo DR - Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Cote D’Ivoire - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Djibouti - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Eritrea - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Ethiopia - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Gabon - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Gambia - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Ghana - Atlas Copco Ghana Ltd. Guinea - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Guinea Bissau - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Kenya - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Liberia - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Madagascar - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Malawi - Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Mali - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Mauritania - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Mauritius - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Morocco - Atlas Copco Maroc SA Mozambique - Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Namibia - Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Niger - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL

Nigeria - Atlas Copco Nigeria Ltd. Rwanda - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Senegal - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Seychelles - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Sierra Leone - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Somalia - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. South Africa - Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Tanzania - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Togo - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Uganda - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Zambia - Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Zimbabwe - Atlas Copco Zimbabwe Pvt. Ltd.

Babcock International Group 19 Taljaard Road Bartlett, Boksburg South Africa Tel: +27 11 2307300 Fax: +27 11 3972686 Web: www.babcock.co.za E-mail: enquiries@ babcock.co.za Babcock provides sales, hire and servicing of construction equipment for the mining, quarrying construction, petrochemical, material handling, road building & forestry industries in Southern Africa.

Agents: Botswana - Rola Mozambique - Babcock International Namibia - Pupkewitz South Africa - Babcock International South Africa Zambia - Babcock Zambia Ltd. Zimbabwe - Conquip

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Barloworld Equipamentos Angola Lda. Estrada do Golf S/N Sector Talatona Luanda Angola Tel: +244 222 460220/237 Fax: +244 222 460605/538 Web: www.barloworldequipment.com E-mail: info@ barloworld-angola.com

Barloworld Equipment Electron Ave, Isando Gauteng, 1600 South Africa Tel: +27 11 9290000 Fax: +27 11 9290044 Web: www.barloworldequipment.com E-mail: marketing2@ barloworld-equipment.com

Agents: South Africa - BAUER Technologies

Baumaschinen Fink

Kirschenleite 25 Schnaittach, 91220 Germany Tel: +49 9153 970970 Fax: +49 9153 9709720 Web: www.bm-fink.de E-mail: info@bm-fink.de

Bedelco SPRL Rue de l’Environnement 22 Seraing, 4100 Belgium Tel: +32 4 3301860 Fax: +32 4 3301866 Web: www.bedelco.com E-mail: info@bedelco.com Bedelco is a European tyre dealer, based in Belgium we deliver OTR and truck tyres in mines and careers all over the world with a large stock in Belgium, we can react quickly to customers demands. Customers satisfaction and timely deliveries are our main targets.

Bekaert France SAS 2 Rue Alexis De Tocqueville Antony Cedex 92183 France Tel: +33 1 40962635 Fax: +33 1 40962639 Web: www.bekaert.com E-mail: christophe.baldji@ bekaert.com

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Bekaert is a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coatings.

• Founded & headquartered in 1880 in Beium (Europe) • Customers in over 120 countries and in all markets and sectors • 27000 employees worldwide • Combined sales in 2013: € 4.1 billion • Listed on Euronext® Brussels (BEKB) Dramix® steel fibres, from industry specialist Bekaert, have set a new standard for concrete reinforcement with their unique combination of flexibility and costefficiency. Making use of the ductility and high load bearing capacity of Drarmix® reinforced concrete, Bekaert designs the cost effective solution for industrial floors, shocrete, tunneling, damps, housing and precast.

Bell Equipment Co.

Bauer Maschinen GmbH

Bauer-Strasse 1 Schrobenhausen, 86529 Germany Tel: +49 8252 971888 Fax: +49 8252 971898 Web: www.bauer.de E-mail: hermann.schrattenthaler@ bauer.de Supplier of equipment for piling and mining.

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Private Bag X20046 Empangeni, South Africa Tel: +27 35 9079111 Fax: +27 35 7994323 Web: www.bellequipment.com E-mail: paulb@bell.co.za OEM manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty equipment for the Mining, Construction and Forestry industries.

Agents: South Africa - Bell Equipment International

Benninghoven GmbH Industriegelände Mulheim, Mosel, 54486 Germany Tel: +49 6534 1890 Fax: +49 6534 8970 Web: www.benninghoven.com E-mail: info@ benninghoven.com

BKT Tires

BKT House, C/15 Trade World Kamala Mills Compound Senapati Bapat Marg Lower Parel Mumbai 400013 India Tel: +91 22 66663800 Fax: +91 22 66663898/99 Web: www.bkt-tires.com E-mail: apandit@ bkt-tires.com We are one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of off highway tires from India. Our company exports tires to more than 130 countries globally. We mainly manufacture OTR, agricultural, industrial and construction tires.

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Bobcat (Doosan Benelux SA)

PO Box 262688 JAFZA View 19 Level 18 Office 1802, Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 8855828 Fax: +971 4 8855829 Web: www.bobcat.eu E-mail: gaby.rhayem@ doosan.com Bobcat Manufactures the widest range of market leading compact equipment including Skid-Steer and Compact Tracked Loaders, Compact Excavators, Telescopic Handlers and Utility Vechicles. The impressive selection of Bobcat attachments for use of these machines includes Wheel Saws, Trenchers, Planers, Hydraulic breakers and Graders, saving time, effort and cost in carrying out an increasing range of applications throughout Africa.

BOMAG GmbH

Hellerwald, Boppard 56154, Germany Tel: +49 6742 1000 Fax: +49 6742 3090 Web: www.bomag.com E-mail: info@bomag.com BOMAG is a manufacturer of machines for the compaction of soils, Asphalt and refuse; Stabilizers/Recyclers, Milling machines as well as pavers. The company employes approx.2,200 people (including 1,400 at its headquarters in Boppard, Germany) and is represented with its machines in approx.120 countries.

Contact for African Region: BOMAG GmbH Daniel Werner-Meier Area Sales Manager Africa Hellerwald 56154 Boppard Germany Email: daniel.werner-meier@bomag.com

Breaker Technology Ltd. PO Box 130, 35 Algin Street Thornbury, N0H 2P0 Canada Tel: +1 519 5992015 Fax: +1 519 5996803 Web: www.rockbreaker.com

C.C.Jensen AS Loevholmen 13 Svendborg, 5700, Denmark Tel: +45 63 212014 Fax: +45 62 224615 Web: www.cjc.dk E-mail: sales@cjc.dk jk@cjc.dk C.C.JENSEN is a global leader in offline oil filtration with more than 60 years of experience in oil filtration.

Effective oil filtration is the key in order to maintain the oil clean in crushers, mills, earth moving machinery etc.

Avoid unforeseen breakdowns, excessive wear on components and frequent oil changes. Install a CJC Offline Oil Filter

Agents: South Africa - IQ Oil Filtration CC

CAB Services CC

PO Box 6587, Homestead 1412, South Africa Tel: +27 11 9682044 Web: www.cabservicessa.co.za

Carmix Metalgalante S.p.A.

Via A Volta 2 Noventa di Piave Venezia, Veneto, 30020 Italy Tel: +39 0421 65191 Fax: +39 0421 658838 Web: www.carmix.com E-mail: info@carmix.com Metalgalante is specialized on the manufacture of off-road self-loading mobile concrete mixers with over 30 years of experience. Our mixers are ideal for all jobsites where medium or small quantities of concrete are continuously needed during the day such as: sewage systems, water, telephone and electricity lines constructions, side road, low cost housing, in all those situation where ready mix system is not available and in all job sites which are not accessible to transit mixers.

With our system, there is no waiting, no expensive, cost and quality of concrete is assured because client can control directly the production.

Agents: Angola - CI & MA Comp. Ind. Cameroon - Bernabe Cameroun Congo Republic - Bernabe Congo Alucongo Cote D’Ivoire - Bernabe Cote D’Ivoire Gabon - Bernabe Gabon Libreville Kenya - Ceramic Depot Mauritius - Mecom Mechanisation Co. Ltd. Morocco - SBMH Mozambique - Sotema Lda. Namibia - Carmix Namibia Hire & Sales Senegal - Bernabe Senegal South Africa - Speedease Tunisia - Inter Equipment SA

Case Construction Machinery Riva Paradiso 14, Lugano 6901, Switzerland Tel: +41 91 9853800 Fax: +41 91 9853647 Web: www.cnh.com E-mail: international.ce.media@ cnh.com Case Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction equipment around the world. Through Case dealers, customers have access to a true professional partner—with world-class equipment and aftermarket support. Case is a division of CNH Global NV, a majorityowned subsidiary of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. More information is available at www.casece.com.

Agents: Angola - CAMPOTEC (LIMJE) Kenya - Alibhai Shariff Kenya - CMC Libya - Tanmia Haditha Co.

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Cat Lift Trucks Hefbrugweg 77, Almere The Netherlands Tel: +31 36 5494311 Fax: +31 36 5495697 Web: www.catlifttruck.com E-mail: info@catlifttruck.com Cat Lift Trucks, based in the Netherlands, is one of the factories on Cat forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. We are serving the EAME market with high quality products and a broad global dealer network.

Agents: Egypt - Mantrac Egypt Egypt - Mantrac Ethiopia - Ries Engineering Share Co. Zambia - Industrial Equipment Ltd - Kitwe

Caterpillar SARL

76 Route de Frontenex Geneva 6, 1211, Switzerland Tel: +41 22 8494444 Web: www.cat.com For more than 85 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. www.caterpillar.com.

Agents: Algeria - Bergerat Monnoyeur Angola - Barloworld Equipamentos Angola Lda. Botswana - Barloworld Equipment Botswana Pvt. Ltd. Burkina Faso - Burkina Equipements Cameroon - Tractrafric Equipement Chad - Tractrafric Equipment Congo DR - Tractrafric Equipment RDC Congo Republic - Tractrafric Equipment Congo Côte D’Ivôire - Manutention Africaine Djibouti - Anciens Comptoirs Ries Egypt - Mantrac Egypt Eritrea - Eritrea Equipment PLC Ethiopia - Ries Engineering Share Co. Gabon - Tractrafric Equipment Gambia - JA Delmas Export Ghana - Mantrac Ghana Ltd. Guinea - Manutention Guineenne Guinea Bissau - Bissau Equipamentos Guinee Equatoriale - Tractrafric Equipement Kenya - Mantrac SAE Lesotho - Barloworld Liberia - Liberia Equipment Ltd. Madagascar - Henri Fraise Fils & Co. Malawi - Barloworld Equipment Malawi Ltd. Malawi - Barloworld Mali - Manutention Africaine Mauritania - Societe Mauritanienne Des Tracteurs SARL Mauritius - Ireland Blyth Ltd. Mauritius - Tractrafric Equipment International Morocco - Tractrafric Equipment Maroc Mozambique - Barloworld Namibia - Barloworld Namibia (Pty) Ltd.

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Niger - Manutention Africaine Nigeria - Mantrac Nigeria Ltd. Reunion - Societe Commerciale Industrielle de Materiels Rwanda - Tractrafric Equipment Rwanda Senegal - Societe Auxiliaire (Senegal) D Equipements (Saudequip) Sierra Leone - Mantrac Sierra Loene Ltd. South Africa - Barloworld Equipment Swaziland - Barloworld Equipment Swaziland (Pty) Ltd. Tanzania - Mantrac SAE Togo - Togo Equipment Tunisia - Parenin SA Uganda - Mantrac Uganda Ltd. Yemen - Tehama Trading Zambia - Barloworld Equipment Zambia Ltd. Zimbabwe - Barzem Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

Cavatorta France SAS

Rue Jean-Baptiste Godin ZI de Villeneuve St. Germain 02 200 Villeneuve St. Germain, France Tel: +39 3 484121305 Web: www.cavatorta.it E-mail: s.cavatorta@cavatorta.it Galvanised and PVC coated welded mesh producer leader in Europe.

CG Power Systems

Antwerpsesteenweg 167 Mechelen, 2800, Belgium Tel: +32 15 283333 Fax: +32 15 283300 Web: www.cgglobal.com

Agents: Algeria - CG Power Systems Belgium n.v

Ciber Equipamentos Rodoviarios Ltda.

Morocco - Fenie Brossette South Africa - Flowmaster Tunisia - Italcar SA

Coelmo S.p.e.

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 3 kVA up to 3000 kVA. Based in Italy, with a large stock available to be shipped overnight to any destination in the world.

Company profile products and modules are available on line at www.coelmo.it .

Agents: Togo - ADTF SARL

Comacchio S.r.l.

Via Callalta 24/B - 31039 Riese Pio X - TV, 60075, Italy Tel: +39 0423 7585 Fax: +39 0423 755592 Web: www.comacchio-industries.it E-mail: sales@comacchio-industries.it Comacchio S.r.l. produces machines for the small, medium and large diameter drilling. It is involved in geotechnical sector, round consolidation, anchor drilling, soil/environmental investigations, water well, mineral and geothermal researches.

Conmix Ltd. PO Box 5936, Sharjah, UAE Tel: +971 6 5314155 Fax: +971 6 5314332 Web: www.conmix.com E-mail: conmix@conmix.com The business portfolio of Conmix Ltd. includes - Ready Mix Concrete, Pre Mix Plaster, Construction Chemicals, Piling and Water Treatment and Oilfield Additives. Company has multiple manufacturing facilities.

Agents: Kenya - Alibhai Shariff Rua Senhor do Bom Fim 177 Porto Alegre/RS, 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 and equipment industry; a member of the Wirtgen Group, that also comprises the brands Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm and Kleeman. Ciber offers a complete line of equipment for carrying out all the highway building process for building, maintaining and repairing pavements.

Agents: Algeria - TPS - Tractor Parts Services SARL Angola - Moviter Equipamentos Lda Morocco - SMDM - Societe Marocaine de Distribution Materiel Nigeria - SCOA Trac South Africa - Wirtgen South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

CIFA S.p.A. Via Stati Uniti d’America, 26 Senago, Milano, 20030 Italy Tel: +39 02 990131 Fax: +39 02 9981157 Web: www.cifa.com E-mail: sales@cifa.com

Agents: Algeria - EDILTECNO Ghana - HMD www.africanreview.com

Convergent Group SA Zoning Industriel de Mariembourg Rue des Mousquetaires Gris, 35 Mariembourg, Europe, 5660, Belgium Tel: +32 60 390752 Fax: +32 60 390751 Web: www.convergent-group.com E-mail: info@convergent-group.com

Cummins Power Generation

8 Harrowdene Office Park Western Service Road Woodmead, Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: +27 11 5898400 Fax: +27 11 5898450 Web: www.cumminspower.com E-mail: cpg.uk@cummins.com

Agents: Algeria - Cummins Energie Algeria Angola - Cummins Angola Congo DR - BIA Overseas Congo Republic - Approvisionnement Congo Service Kenya - Car & General Morocco - Soberma Groupe Auto Hall Nigeria - Cummins West Africa Ltd. South Africa - Cummins South Africa Tunisia - Sotudis

The PANAFRICAN GROUP operates in 7 countries across Africa where they are recognized leaders in providing equipment and aftersales support solutions to the heavy mining, light and alluvial, cement and quarry, agriculture, civil infrastructure and power and energy sectors.

DUBAI - HEAD OFFICE Office 2603 -2605, 1 Lake Plaza Tower, Jumeira Lake Towers, P.O. Box 392163, Dubai, UAE Tel +04 431 1476 Outside UAE: +971 (0)4 431 1476

NIGERIA 31 Vono Road Off Agege Motor Road Mushin/ lllupeju Lagos, Nigeria Tel +234 1 903 4508

EAST AFRICA REGIONAL OFFICE KENYA Panafrican Equipment Ltd Uhuru Highway P.O. Box 44927 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel +254 732 151 000/101

WEST AFRICA REGIONAL OFFICE GHANA AND SIERRA LEONE No.10 Agbaamo Street Airport Residential Area Accra, Ghana Tel +233 302 215 840

www.info@panafricangroup.com www.panafricangroup.com Sierra Leone | Liberia | Ghana | Nigeria | Uganda | Tanzania | Kenya

* Please contact your local distributor to see which products are available in your territories.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Dangote Group

Union Marble House 1 Alfred Rewane Road Falomo Ikoyi Lagos, 40032 Nigeria Tel: +234 1 4480815/ 4480816 Fax: +234 1 4630316/ 2712231 Web: www.dangote.com E-mail: corporate. communications@ dangote.com

DEM Group Rue Atthur Maes 100 - 1130 Haren Belgium Tel: +32 2 7249030 Fax: +32 2 7249079 Web: www.dem-group.com E-mail: info@ dem-group.com Dem group is the official John Deere Construction & Forestry, Hitachi Construction Machinery and Wirtgen group distributor for north, west and central Africa.

The undisputed quality and performance of our equipment, our commitment to local service and the expertise of our after-sales service provide essential support for the development of your activities.

African Agents and Subsidiaries: DEM Algeria, DEM Senegal, DEM Ghana, DEM Nigeria, DEM DRC.

DHYBRID Power Systems

Perchtinger Strasse 1A Germany Tel: +49 89 8994810 Fax: +49 89 899481200 Web: www.dhybrid .de E-mail: contact@dhybrid.de DHYBRID Power Systems is your worldwide solution provider for industrial-scale DieselPhotovoltic-Hybrid-Systems & self-consumption energy solutions. Fuel Reduction up to 40%, energy cost reduction up to 70%. With over 17 years of experience, DHYBRID offers German quality products & is your reliable partner for successful energy projects, with a global partner network.

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Doka Industries GmbH Josef Umdasch Platz 1 Amstetten 3300 Austria Tel: +43 7472 6050 Fax: +43 7472 64430 Web: www.doka.com E-mail: info@doka.com Doka is one of the world’s market – leading formwork systems and solutions supplier.

Doka’s pathbreaking solutions assure an efficient construction process for all challenges of the clients, residential; highrise; transport and energy projects.

General Sales Agent For: Senegal, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Chad, DRC, Gabon, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Ruanda, Burundi, Ghana, Nuger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Mauritania Tel: +43 7472 6052659 Fax: +43 7472 64430 Web: www.doka.com Email: stefan.Zoelfel@doka.com Contact: Stefan Zolfel

Agents: Algeria - Doka Algerie SARL Egypt - Doka Egypt Doka GmbH Morocco - Doka Maroc SARL-AU Mozambique - Doka Mozambique Lda. ledby South Africa (Pty) Barloworld Nigeria - Doka Gmbh Nigeria South Africa - Doka South Africa (Pty)

Doosan Portable Power (Doosan Benelux SA)

DF Ecology Via Stazione 3 bis Villanova d’Ardenghi (PV) 27030, Italy Tel: +39 0382 567011 Fax: +39 0382 400247 Web: www.dfecology.com E-mail: africa@ dfecology.com DF Ecology is the leading manufacturer of the widest range of dust control equipment, with coverage from 8 to 110 metres. Dust Fighters are suitable for many different fields of application as: mining sites, quarries, indoor and outdoor demolition works, earthmoving, asbestos removal, concrete and aggregates recycling and waste dumps.

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Po Box 262688 JAFZA View 19, Level 18 Office 1802 Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 8855828 Fax: +971 4 8855829 Web: www.doosanportable power.com E-mail: gaby.rhayem@ doosan.com Doosan Portable Power is a market leading manufacturer of portable compressors and mobile lighting systems for the African market. All Doosan Portable Power products are designed and rigorously tested to ensure they give outstanding operation on the toughest sites and in the most extreme conditions around the world, for applications in construction, roads, utilities, rental, quarrying and many other industries.

Dowson & Dobson Industrial Moby House, 128 Loper Avenue Aeroport, Spartan Kempton Park, 1619 South Africa Tel: +27 11 3922367 Fax: +27 11 3923573 Web: www.dowson.co.za E-mail: enquiry@dowson.co.za Distributors of top quality industrial products, including air tools, air motors, pipe working equipment, pipe and flange jointing compound, compressed air filtration, industrial automation products, stainless steel strapping, clamps and cable ties, mild and galvanized steel strapping.

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ELB Equipment

Agents: Algeria - EEALGERIA Mali - Tower Tec Sudan - Alqahria Multi Activities Co. Ltd.

ERLAU AG 14 Atlas Road Anderbolt, Boksburg, 1508 South Africa Tel: +27 11 3060700 Fax: +27 11 9187208 Web: www.elbequipment.com E-mail: dalenew@ elbquip.co.za ELB Equipment, South Africa, is one of those few companies that can offer world-class quality earthmoving, construction, mining and recycling equipment to customers in the RSA, Southern Africa & East Africa.

A comprehensive parts department, aftermarket field service and workshop staff ensures trouble free operation of equipment supplied by ELB. ELB Equipment is a member of the ELB Group, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Agents: Kenya - ELB East Africa Ltd.

Elkon Concrete Batching Plants Esentepe Mah. Dergiler Sok., Sisli Istanbul, 34394, Turkey Tel: +90 212 2889633 Fax: +90 212 2746310 Web: www.elkonmix.com E-mail: info@elkomix.com Elkon is one of the leading manufacturer of stationary concrete batching plants, mobile concrete batching plants, compact concrete batching plants, trailer type concrete pumps, concrete recycling plants and mixers: Pan, planetary and twinshaft.

Company assures quality of its products with following certificates: NSF (ISO9001: 2008), TUV (ISO9001: 2008), Gost-R, CE, and Ukrsepro.

ENDRESS Elektrogerätebau GmbH Neckartenzlinger Strasse 39 Bempflingen, 72658 Germany Tel: +49 7123 97370 Fax: +49 7123 973750 Web: www.endressgenerator.com E-mail: info@ endress-generator.com

Engineering Enterprises for Civil & Steel Constructions SAE 19 Markaz El Maalomat St. Sheraton Residences Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt Tel: +20 2 22669002 Fax: +20 2 22679151 Web: www.eecegypt.com E-mail: alshaimaa.elbohi@ eecegypt.com A leading civil engineering, construction and steel fabrication group in region with over 35 years experience. Manufactured products include steel structures and towers, steel claddings, sandwich panels, semi-trailers, mobile sites, caravans, cold rooms, prefabricated buildings, semi trailers.

Provision of turnkey construction services to telecom, power, industrial and commercial sectors.

Erlau 16, Aalen, 73431 Germany Tel: +49 73615950 Fax: +49 73615953214 Web: www.erlau.com E-mail: tpc@erlau.com ERLAU Tyre Protection Chains are used in over 150 countries around the world.

Agents: South Africa - TCS RUD (Pty) Ltd.

Faymonville Distribution AG

8, Duarrefstrooss 9990 Weiswampach Luxembourg Tel: +352 26 9004155 Fax: +352 26 9004425 Web: www.faymonville.com E-mail: sales@ faymonville.com

FG Wilson

1 Millennium Way Springvale Business Park Springfield Road Belfast, BT12 7AL United Kingdom Tel: +44 28 90495000 Fax: +44 28 28261111 Web: www.fgwilson.com FG Wilson is a world leading manufacturer of diesel and gas generator sets from 5.5 – 2,500 kVA. From our global facilities, we have the capacity to produce over 130,000 generator sets each year. Our network of over 370 dealers in more than 150 countries provide full lifecycle support at a local level.

Filtration Ltd. Unit 3038 Dean Road Avonmouth Bristol BS11 8AT United Kingdom Tel: +44 117 9822206 Fax: +44 117 9382272 Web: www.filtration-ltd.co.uk E-mail: info@ filtration-ltd.co.uk Filtration Ltd has been supplying filtration products for over 25 years. We have 1,000’s of different filters in our warehouse in Bristol. These serve many different industries and include all the leading brands for both original equipments parts and their alternatives. We also supply bulk lube and fuel filtration solutions.

Fiori Group S.p.A. Via Per Ferrara No 7 Finale Emilia (MO) Italy Tel: +39 0535 92357 Fax: +39 0535 90960 Web: www.fiorigroup.com E-mail: putifarri.nunzio@ fiorigroup.com Fiori S.p.A. is leader in self-loading concrete mixers and dumpers. The original concrete

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Agents: Algeria - Almexol Algerie Ethiopia - Abulkhase Pvt. Ltd. Co. Kenya - Engineering Supplies 2001 Ltd. Libya - Tanmia Haditha Co. Mauritania - Mauritanie SARL (Importateur MAN Truck & Bus AG) Morocco - Maroc Trading AA Nigeria - Scoa Nigeria South Africa - Pan Mixer SA (Pty) Ltd. Tanzania - Mining Agricultural Construction Services (MACS) Tunisia - Le Materiel SA

Firefly

Unit 20 Cliffe Industrial Estate South Street Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JL United Kingdom Tel: +44 1273 409595 Fax: +44 1273 409596 Web: www.fireflycleanenergy.co.uk E-mail: info@ fireflycleanenergy.co.uk Firefly’s Cygnus® Hybrid Power Generator is a clean energy storage solution that integrates a range of power sources for Base Load Management, Off Grid and UPS. Cygnus® can be linked to any diesel generator to optimise energy efficiency and save up to 50% in diesel fuel consumption, CO2 and runtime.

FLSmidth PO Box 5073 Weltevredenpark Gauteng 1715 South Africa Tel: +27 10 2104000 Fax: +27 10 2104050 Web: www.flsmidth.com E-mail: flsm-za@ flsmidth.com Utilizing the latest in equipment technology, resources and material FLSmidth delivers optimum design and process support with a complete flowsheet of products for the minerals processing industries. FLSmidth is the industry’s One Source for crushing, grinding, classifying, thickening, clarifying, slurry handling, floatation, underground mining, pyroprocessing, material handling, automation, engineering and modernization services.

Form - Scaff PO Box 669, Isando 181 Barbara Road Elandsfontein 1600 South Africa Tel: +27 11 8424000 Fax: +27 11 8424288/ 3884550 Web: www.formscaff.com E-mail: formscaff@ formscaff.com We supply formwork and scaffolding to the building and civil industries - designed and made in South Africa.

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Fritsch GmbH Milling and Sizing Industriestrasse 8 Idar - Oberstein 55743 Germany Tel: +49 6784 700 Fax: +49 6784 7011 Web: www.fritsch.de E-mail: info@fritsch.de FRITSCH is an internationally respected manufacturer of application – oriented laboratory instruments: • Sample Preparation for size-reduction for all kinds of materials – dry or in suspension.

• Particle sizing by means of laser diffraction, dynamic image analysis and sieving.

• Sample dividing of dry and wet samples, controlled sample feeding, ultrasonic cleaning.

Agents: South Africa - Labotec (Pty) Ltd.

GEFCO Incorporated 2215 S. Van Buren Enid Oklahoma 73703 USA Tel: +1 580 2344141 Web: www.gefco.com E-mail: intsales@gefco.com

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German Gulf Enterprises Ltd. PO Box 5937 Sharjah United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 6 5314161 Fax: +971 6 5314128 Web: www.germangulf.com E-mail: ggeadmin@ german-gulf.com Authorised distributor and service agents for reputed brands like Putzmeister, Bosch Rexroth, Poclain, Hydac, Sauer_Danfoss Etc.

Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft

Donaustrasse 95 Memmingen 87700 Germany Tel: +49 8331 150 Web: www.goldhofer.de E-mail: info@goldhofer.de Goldhofer is the world market leader for transport equipment in the field of general and heavy-duty road haulage and oversized cargo transportation. With a full and technologically mature range of products, Goldhofer meets an extremely wide variety of needs in almost every transport situation.

Green Power Systems S.r.l.

Localita Maiano Caprazzino di Sassocorvaro (PU), 61028, Italy Tel: +39 0722 726411 Fax: +39 0722 720092 Web: www.greenpowergen.com E-mail: giovanni@ greenpowergen.com Manufacture of generating sets up to 2200 kVA. Different engine types: PerkinsCummins-Deutz-Volvo-John Deere-Iveco-Lombardini YanmarMitsubishi-Honda, Telecommunications Power Solutions, Customized generators, Natural Gas and LPG gen sets, Lighting towers, Welding Machines. ISO 9001/2011 ISO 14001/2004

Grupos Electrogenos Europe SA (GESAN) 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 export@gesan.com Founded in 1986, Gesan is today an energy solutions integrator, engaged in the manufacture of water & air - cooled 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.

Hamm AG Hammstraße 1 Tirschenreuth, 95643 Germany Tel: +49 9631 800 Fax: +49 9631 80111 Web: www.hamm.eu E-mail: info@hamm.eu

Morocco - Sonacom Nigeria - A1 Multi Services Ltd. Senegal - Matforce South Africa - Hatz Diesel SA (Pty) Ltd. Tunisia - S.I.A. Ben Djemaa & CIE

HIMOINSA

Hatz Motorenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

Ernst-Hatz-Strasse 16 Ruhstorf, 94099 Germany Tel: +49 8531 3190 Fax: +49 8531 319418 Web: www.hatz-diesel.com 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 vehicles.

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 Burkina Faso - Impex Afrique Cameroon - EMEI Diesel SARL Cote D’Ivoire - Prestige-Auto Egypt - Market Leaders Mali - Dupé SA Mauritania - Sodeq SA

Ctra. Murcia-San Javier Km. 23.6 San Javier/Murcia 30730, Spain Tel: +34 968 191128 Fax: +34 968 191217 Web: www.himoinsa.com E-mail: info@himoinsa.com Founded in 1982, HIMOINSA is a multinational specializing in the manufacture of generator sets and lighting towers. Thanks to an effective internationalization policy, the company is now present in over 100 countries. One of HIMOINSA’s main strengths is that it is a vertical manufacturer. It can guarantee the reliability and excellent performance of our products because we manufacture all of the components in the generator set, and only use engines from leading manufacturers. HIMOINSA has supplied power to major international projects across the five continents, providing power solutions in the construction, rental, telecommunications, data center, mining sector and developing high power solutions in medium and low voltage.

Agents: Angola - Himoinsa Angola

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BUYERS’ GUIDE HMD Africa (Offshore) Plot # 38, Dbayeh Highway Cap 41 Bldg, 6th Floor Matn Lebanon Tel: +961 4 444248/9 Fax: +961 4 444248/9 Ext 116 Web: www.hmd-africa.com E-mail: info@hmd-africa.com HMD Africa (Offshore) is a dynamic network of leading machinery and equipment distributor in West Africa that caters to the needs of mining, construction, earthmoving, asphalt, roadwork, recycling, transportation and agriculture industries, operating in more than 20 African countries and International Markets.

Our dedicated team provides African and International Markets with excellent service and first-class productivity through certified after-sales and spare parts services.

Hydraform International 220 Rondebult Road Libradene, Boksburg South Africa Tel: +27 11 9131449 Fax: +27 11 9132840 Web: www.hydraform.com E-mail: sales@hydraform.com

Agents: Uganda - Hydraform (U) Ltd.

Indeco Ind S.p.A.

Viale Lindemann 10 Bari, 70132, Italy Tel: +39 080 5313370 Fax: +39 080 5377976 Web: www.indeco.it E-mail: marketing@indeco.it Indeco provides the greatest expression in the world of Italian technologies applied to the demolition industry. A revolutionary system enables all Indeco breakers to automatically vary the ratio between energy per blow and blows per minute, according to the material being demolished.

Indeco produces hydraulic breakers, pedestal articulated booms, hydraulic compactors, and other demolition and recycling attachments.

Agents: South Africa - CTC Plant Company Pty Ltd.

Interplast Limited PO Box AD 330, Accra Ghana Tel: +233 30 2819000 Fax: +233 30 2813490 Web: www.interplastghana.com E-mail: pipes@ interplastghana.com Producers of high quality HDPE Pipes, UPVC Pipes, PPR Pipes for hot and cold water applications, Borehole Pipes- Profiles, UPVC windows and doors.

IREM S.p.A.

Via Abegg 75, Borgone (Torino) 10050, Italy Tel: +39 011 9648211 Fax: +39 011 9648222 Web: www.irem.it E-mail: svm@irem.it

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Agents: Ghana - Modern Age Technologies Ltd. Kenya - Specialised Power Systems Ltd. Tanzania - Specialised Power Systems Ltd.

Iveco S.p.A. Via Puglia, 35 Torino, 10156, Italy Tel: +39 011 0072111 Fax: +39 011 0075849 Web: www.iveco.com Iveco is a world leading truck manufacturer, including mining trucks, with a full range of models engineered to be performing with any cargo and mission and suitable to any transport applications, especially ASTRA trucks that continue to be the leader in terms of heavy duty chassis, performance and suited for tough African condition.

J.S. Corrugating Machinery Co. Ltd.

22 Jiangxing Road Jianghan Development Zone Wuhan China Tel: +86 27 83529959 Fax: +86 27 83552189 Web: www.jspackmach.com E-mail: itc@jspackmach.com J.S. Corrugating Machinery Co. Ltd is the largest carton machinery manufacture and supplier, and the only public-listed company for this industry in China since 1998 in Shenzheng stock exchange house.

JCB World Head Quarters

Jessop & Associates (Pty) Ltd.

PO Box 265398 Three Rivers, 1935 South Africa Tel: +27 16 4212521 Fax: +27 16 4212539 Web: www.protileequipment.com E-mail: info@protile.co.za Manufacture and install PROTILE concrete roof tile machinery and equipment.

Complete turn key plants from 1000 tiles to 50000 tiles per shift.

JMG Limited 15A Redemption Crescent Along Apapa - Oshodi Express Way, Gbagada Lagos, Nigeria Tel: +234 80 66999071 Fax: +234 70 34083874 Web: www.jmglimited.com E-mail: fgwilson@jmglimited.com

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Agents: Angola - Maqman Mauritius - LEAL Equipements Compagnie LTEE (Mauritius) Nigeria - Eleven Thirteen Ventures South Africa - BME Packaging cc Tanzania - Ports & Rail Equipment (T) Ltd. Uganda - ENGSOL (Engineering Solutions)

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John Deere Power Systems

Orléans - Saran Unit La Foulonnerie 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

Agents: Angola - Jembas Assistencia Technica Lda. Egypt - Orascom Trading Co. SAE Morocco - Societe de Realisations Mecaniques Nigeria - Stag Engineering (Nigeria) Ltd.

JOSEPH VÖGELE AG Joseph-Vögele-Str. 1 Ludwigshafen, 67075 Germany Tel: +49 621 81050 Fax: +49 621 8105461 Web: www.voegele.info/en

Jubaili Bros Lakeside, Staffordshire England ST14 5JP United Kingdom Tel: +44 1889 590312 Web: www.jcb.com JCB is the world’s third largest construction equipment brand, has 22 plants on four continents. JCB is privately-owned by the Bamford family and was founded in 1945.

The company is a world leading manufacturer of backhoe loaders, telescopic handlers, excavators, loaders, compaction equipment and generators. JCB’s customer support network covers Africa, where we have been for 50 years.

African Agents: All countries in Africa www.JCBAfrica.com

Jungheinrich AG Am Stadtrand 35 Hamburg, 22047 Germany Tel: +49 40 69480 Fax: +49 40 69481777 Web: www.jungheinrich.com Jungheinrich is world’s three leading material handling equipment company.

Established in 1953 in Germany Jungheinrich offers the full range of products and services with distribution partents all over africa. Rather than taking the “One size fits all” approach, we focus on providing the best solution for your enterprise.

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 & Asia. With over 35 years of experience in the field of power generation, Jubaili Bros is the perfect choice for your power solution needs. Jubaili Bros serves its customers from 8 countries with 23 branches and a strong dealer network.

Agents: Ghana - Jubaili Bros Nigeria - Jubaili Bros Engineering Ltd. Uganda - Jubaili Bros

Taunusweg 2 Bilzen, 3740, Belgium Tel: +32 89 515851 Fax: +32 89 515850 Web: www.keestrack.com E-mail: info@keestrack.net Keestrack designs and produces mobile screening and crushing equipment.

Agents: South Africa - Keestrack SA

Kemach Equipment (Pty) Ltd. Portion 6, Aerostar Park Jet Park Road Witfield South Africa Tel: +27 86 1536224 Fax: +27 11 8266710 Web: www.kemachjcb.co.za

Kirloskar Brothers Ltd.

Yamuna Survey No. 98/(3-7), Baner Pune, 411045, India Tel: +91 20 27214444 Fax: +91 20 27211117 Web: www.kirloskarpumps.com E-mail: kblin@kbl.co.in KBL is globally known as a reliable, innovative and cost effective solutions provider with Triple A Technology appropriate, adaptable and affordable advantage. The core business of KBL are manufacturing of centrifugal pumps for industrial, agricultural and domestic applications, valves, hydro turbines and concrete volute, metallic volute pumps for turnkey projects in water management.

KBL’s product range covers pumps from 0.1 kW up to 26000 kW, valves up to the size of 4000mm and hydo turbines up to 25mv.

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Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.

Laxmanrao Kirloskar Road Khadki, Pune 411003 India Tel: +91 20 66084574 Fax: +91 20 25813208/0209 Web: www.koel.co.in E-mail: krishnakumar.mundhada@ kirloskar.com Kirloskar group is counted amongst India’s largest multi-product, multi-location diversified engineering conglomerates with annual sales of US $ 1.6 Billion. Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. 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 pump sets and ‘Kirloskar Green’ generating sets. Our company has state-of-the-art manufacturing units in India that offer world-class products. KOEL has a sizable presence in international markets, with offices in Dubai, South Africa and Kenya and resident representatives in Nigeria. KOEL also has a strong distribution network throughout the Middle East and Africa.

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

Kohler Power Systems

Kristallaan 1 Zevenbergen 4761 The Netherlands Tel: +31 168 331630 Web: www.kohlerpower.com E-mail: powersystems.emea@ kohler.com For every aspect of your critical load requirements, Kohler has engineered the product: UL and EPA-compliant generators from 20 to 3300 kVA, a full line of automatic transfer switches, custom paralleling switchgear, controls managing a multitude of power systems applications, along with remote monitoring.

Agents: Angola - Jembas Assistencia Technica Lda.

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Komatsu Ltd.

2-3-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku Tokyo, 107-8414 Japan Tel: +81 3 55612778 Fax: +81 3 55614761 Web: www.komatsu.com E-mail: marketing.id.ce@ komatsu.co.jp For Benin, Cameroon, Gambia, Mali and Rwanda please contact: Bia Overseas SA Avenue Einstein 6 Bat F 1300 Wavre Belgium Tel: +32 10 471511 Fax:+32 10 471500 E-mail: info@biaoverseas.com Web: www.biaoverseas.com

Agents: Algeria - GH-Komatsu Angola - Cimertex Angola Lda. Botswana - Komatsu Botswana (Pty) Ltd. Burkina Faso - BIA Burkina SARL Burundi - BIA Metalubia Congo DR - Bureau Technique BIA SPRL Congo Republic - BIA Pointe - Noire SA Cote D’Ivoire - BIA Côte D’ivoire Egypt - Egyptian International Motors Co. Ltd. (E.I.M.) Eritrea - Anberbeb Share Co. Ethiopia - The Motor and Engineering Co. of Ethiopia Ghana - Panafrican Equipment (Ghana) Ltd. Guinea - BIA Guinea SA Kenya - Panafrican Equipment (Kenya) Ltd. Liberia - BIA Liberia Inc. Libya - Mafaza Africa Madagascar - Rasseta CIE. Malawi - Farming & Engineering Services Mauritania - BIA Equipments & Service Mauritanie SARL Mauritius - Mechanisation Co. Ltd. (M.E.C.O.M) Morocco - Stokvis Nord-Afrique SA Mozambique - Track-Auto Lda. Namibia - Komatsu Namibia (Pty) Ltd. Niger - BIA Equipments & Services Niamey Nigeria - Panafrican Equipment (Nig) Ltd. Senegal - BIA Dakar Sierra Leone - Panafrican Equipment (Ghana) Ltd.

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South Africa - Komatsu Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. Swaziland - Atlas Motors Tanzania - Panafrican Equipment (Tanzania) Ltd. Uganda - Victoria Equipment Ltd. Zambia - Komatsu Zambia (Pty) Ltd. Zimbabwe - Motec Heavy Machinery Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Kraft Tool Co. 8325 Hedge Lane Terrace Shawnee Kansas 66227 USA Tel: +1 913 4224848 Fax: +1 913 4221018 Web: www.krafttool.com E-mail: sales@krafttool.com Kraft Tool Company, established in 1981, manufactures Quality trowel trade tools for concrete, Masonry, Asphalt, Drywall, Plaster & Tile professionals. As a trusted name in hand tools, kraft tool is proud of the “Hand Krafted” workmanship attributed to every product. Maintaining quality, good service and innovative products are our goals.

KTI - Plersch Kaltetechnik GmbH Carl - Otto - Weg 14/2 Balzheim 88481 Germany Tel: +49 7347 95720 Fax: +49 7347 957222 Web: www.kti-plersch.com E-mail: ice@kti-plersch.com For over 25 years, major players in the construction and mining sectors have relied on KTI-Plersch Kältetechnik GmbH for refrigeration. KTI is a world leader for Concrete Cooling as well as Surface Ice Cooling Systems for Deep Mines. Our product catalogue includes large capacity Industrial Ice Plants and Water Chillers.

Agents: South Africa - Readymix Consultant Services

KUHN Holding GmbH A-5301 Eugendorf b. Sbg. Gewerbestraße 7 Austria Tel: +43 62 2582060 Web: www.kuhn.at E-mail: office-bm@kuhn.at

KwikBuild (Pty) Ltd. 8A Brentford Close Beaconvale, Cape Town 7530, South Africa Tel: +27 21 9318130 Fax: +27 21 9314781 Web: www.kwikbuild.co.za E-mail: info@ e-kwikbuild.co.za

Lafarge 61 rue des Belles Feuilles Paris, 75116 France Tel: +33 1 44341111 Web: www.lafarge.com Lafarge is the world leader in building materials, with top ranking positions in all of its businesses, Cement, Aggregates and Concrete and Gypsum with 76,000 employees in 78 countries.

Agents: Kenya - Bamburi Cement South Africa - Lafarge Gypsum (Pty) Ltd. South Africa - Lafarge Industries South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Tanzania - MBEYA Zambia - Lafarge Zambia Zimbabwe - Lafarge Cement

LINTEC Gmbh & Co. KG Alter Postweg 28 Buxtehude, 21614 Germany Tel: +49 41 618660 Fax: +49 41 61866188 Web: www.lintec-gmbh.de E-mail: info@lintec-gmbh.de LINTEC is a German manufacturer of containerized asphalt and concrete mixing plants and related equipment. The modular construction permits easy and economic transport and a fast set-up at the jobsite.

New: Innovative aggregate cooling system for concrete without using ice. Energy saving technology - perfect solution for retrofit and new plants.

Lovato Electric S.p.A. Via Don E., Mazza 12, Gorle Bergamo, 24020 Italy Tel: +39 035 4282111 Fax: +39 035 4282200 Web: www.lovatoelectric.com E-mail: info@lovatoelectric.com Electrical components for industrial automation and energy efficiency since 1922.

Magni Telescopic Handlers

Via Magellano 22 Localita’ Cavazzona 41013 Castelfranco Emilia Modena Italy Tel: +39 059 8630811 Fax: +39 059 8638012 Web: www.magnith.com E-mail: commerciale@magnith.com Manufacturer of heavy and rotating telescopic handlers for mining, construction, industry and quarries.

Agents: Kenya - ELB East Africa Ltd. South Africa - Eazi Sales & Service

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

Mahindra Powerol Gate No.2 Akurli Road Kandivali East, Mumbai 400101 India Tel: +91 22 66483824 Web: www.mahindra powerol.com E-mail: daniel.sandeep@ mahindra.com

Agents: Burkina Faso - Sapex SA Congo DR - Alan Dick DRC Congo Republic - Alan Dick Congo Gabon - AD Congo Succurssale Gabon Ghana - Svani Ltd. Malawi - ETC Agro Tractors and Implements Ltd. Niger - Sapex SA Nigeria - SCOA Trac Rwanda - I Engineering Rwanda Ltd. Sierra Leone - Esscon Services Ltd. Tanzania - ETC Agro Tractors and Implements Ltd. Uganda - ETC Agro Tractors and Implements Ltd.

MAN Truck & Bus AG

Oskar-Schlemmer-Strasse 19-21, Munich, 80807 Germany Tel: +49 1 5157115790 Fax: +49 89 158097904 Web: www.man-northern africa.com E-mail: paul.pfeffer@man.eu denisa.lempert@man.eu Engineering the future - since 1758: Focused on key technologies transport and energy the MAN Group offers innovative products such as trucks, buses, diesel engines, turbomachinery and complete power plant & business solutions. The MAN Group is your partner for win-win solutions: get to know us.

Mantrac Group

(B-17) Smart Village Km 28 Cairo Alexandria Desert Road Giza 12577 Egypt Tel: +20 2 35370798 Fax: +20 2 35314000 Web: www.mantracgroup.com E-mail: info@mantracgroup.com lbasiony@mantrac.com.eg

Agents: Egypt - Mantrac Egypt Ltd. (Cairo) Ghana - Mantrac Ghana Ltd. (Accra) Kenya - Mantrac Kenya Ltd. (Nairobi) Nigeria - Mantrac Nigeria Ltd. (Lagos) Sierra Leone - Mantrac Sierra Loene Ltd. (Freetown) Tanzania - Mantrac Tanzania Ltd. (Dar Es Salaam) Uganda - Mantrac Uganda Ltd. (Kampala)

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BUYERS’ GUIDE MARCHETTI S.r.l.

Via Piemonte 22 Città Della Pieve Perugia 06062 Italy Tel: +39 0578 20348 Fax: +39 0578 226488 Web: www.marchettionline.it E-mail: export@marchettionline.it Production 100% in Italy of: ladders and scalfoldings.

For over 60 years our goals are pursued with professional ethics.The quality of our products is guaranteed by the greatest attention to details. MARCHETTI certification: • UNI EN ISO 9001 QMS (Quality Management Systems) • UNI EN ISO 15614, UNI EN 1418, EN 2871 (Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials).

Marelli Motori S.p.A.

Agents: South Africa - Marelli Electrical Machines South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Marini S.p.A.

Via Roma, 50 Alfonsine (RA) 48011 Italy Tel: +39 0544 88111 Fax: +39 0544 81341 Web: www.marini.fayat.com E-mail: info@marini.fayat.com Marini is worldwide manufacturer of batch mix asphalt plants, stationary and mobile, capacity from 70 till 380 TPH, with possibility of recycling in the recycling ring, in the mixer and combined method. The plants are equipped for the production of warm mix and foam bitumen.

Agents: Algeria - METEC Eurl Nigeria - Heavy Machinery Dealership Ltd. (HMD Nigeria, Abuja) Nigeria - Heavy Machinery Dealership Ltd. (HMD Nigeria, Port Harcourt) Nigeria - Heavy Machinery Dealership Ltd. (HMD, Lagos)

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Masa-Str. 2, Andernach 56626, Germany Tel: +49 2632 92920 Fax: +49 2632 929211 Web: www.masa-group.com E-mail: info@ masa-group.com

Maxim Lifting Equipment (Pty) Ltd.

505 Pretoria Road Fairleads, Benoni Gauteng, South Africa Tel: +27 11 0396899 Fax: +27 86 5756331 Web: www.maximlifting.co.za E-mail: chris@ lift-afrika.co.za

MB S.p.A.

Via Sabbionara 1 Arzignano (VI) 36071 Italy Tel: +39 0444 479711 Fax: +39 0444 479888 Web: www.marellimotori.com E-mail: sales@ marellimotori.com Marelli Motori designs and manufactures a wide range of generators and electric motors in low, medium and high voltage (up to 15kV), 50-60 Hz or suitable for variable speed operation. Generators up to 8,000 kVA. Motors up to 6,400 kW.

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Via Astico 30/A Fara Vicentino (VI) 36030, Italy Tel: +39 0445 308148 Fax: +39 0445 308179 Web: www.mbcrusher.com E-mail: marketing@ mbcrusher.com MB S.p.A. is a global leader in the production and marketing of equipment, machinery and accessories for the earth movement, demolition and recycling sectors. Applicable to all kinds of excavators, MB’s products are the most effective tools in construction and excavation jobs, as well as in special applications such as quarries, mines and environmental reclamation projects, to crush, screen and separate inert materials directly at the yard and reuse them on site or allocate them to other uses.

Crusher buckets, screening buckets, iron separators and universal quick couplings represent a range of products, constantly expanding and rigorously certified, whose use reduces processing costs and times as well as material transport, and at the same time contributes to environmental protection.

MECCANICA 2P S.r.l.

Via Ponticello 20 Cavaso Del Tomba - TV 31034, Italy Tel: +39 0423 543362 Fax: +39 0423 942881 Web: www.meccanica2p.it E-mail: commerciale@ meccanica2p.com MECCANICA 2P plans and realizes machines and automatisms for the heavy clay industry: dies and cutters for roof tiles, blocks and hollow bricks, tiles, bricks, wall and floor material and automatic systems for the handling and the packing of dried and fired product.

The company is working in the sector from more than 30 years and it has accumulated a long experience and a solid know-how.

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MECCANICA 2P staff is concretely beside the client in every phase of the work: from the planning to the production, from the installation to the post-sale assistance, offering products highly personalized according to the precise demands of every customer.

MERLO S.p.A.

Mauritius - AUTODIFFUSION (GROUP SODIAT) Morocco - FENIE BROSSETTE Namibia - REX QUIP Nigeria - SCOA TRACK Senegal - AFCO South Africa - NEW HOLLAND REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE Tanzania - ACHELIS Tunisia - LE MOTEUR DIESEL Uganda - ACHELIS

NILOS GmbH & Co. KG Via Nazionale N 9 San Defendente di Cervasca 12010, Italy Tel: +39 0171 1614111 Fax: +39 0171 1684101 Web: www.merlo.com E-mail: info@merlo.com

Morris Site Machinery Station Road, Four Ashes Wolverhampton West Midlands, WV10 7DB United Kingdom Tel: +44 1902 790824 Fax: +44 1902 790355 Web: www.morris machinery.co.uk E-mail: nickavill@ morrismachinery.co.uk We are a market leader in supply of the following product ranges to international plant hire and rental markets; the product areas include: • ArcGen, trusted diesel welder generators & generators • SMC, innovative mobile lighting towers • Hilta, reliable site pumps and power washers • Alcon, trusted agricultural & fuel transfer pumps

Multotec

PO Box 224 Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: +27 11 9236000 Fax: +27 11 3945099/8701 Web: www.multotec.com E-mail: marketing@ multotec.co.za

New Holland Construction Machinery Via Plava 80, Gate 31 Turin, 10135 Italy Web: www.newholland.com E-mail: international.ce.media@ cnh.com New Holland Construction is a global, fullline construction equipment brand, with a network of 800 dealers and over 2,100 outlets. The company brings together the strength and resources of its worldwide commercial, industrial and finance organizations. New Holland Construction is a brand of CNH Global NV, a majorityowned subsidiary of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. For more information www.newholland.com.

Agents: Algeria - ALGERIA-NEGOCE AUTO SERVICE SARL Congo DR - ITALMOTORS Ethiopia - TANA ENGINEERING Kenya - ACHELIS Libya - ATTRANS

PO Box 970, Hilden 40709, Germany Tel: +49 2103 951210 Fax: +49 2103 9512190049/21 Web: www.nilos.com E-mail: info@nilos.de

NLMK Clabecq SA

Rue de Clabecq 101 Ittre, 1460 Belgium Tel: +32 2 3919100 Fax: +32 2 3919890 Web: www.eu.nlmk.com

Officine Piccini S.p.A S.S. Trasimeno Ovest 161/C Perugia, 06132 Italy Tel: +39 075 51801 Fax: +39 075 5179166 Web: www.officinepiccini.com E-mail: info@ officinepiccini.it Officine Piccini founded in 1949, a company dedicated to the production of construction equipment, with particular attention to equipment for the production of concrete, earth-moving and heavy loads lifting equipment.

Ormonde Machinery Ltd. Unit 7, First Floor Cillin Hill Centre Dublin Road, Kilkenny Ireland Tel: +353 56 7777401 Fax: +353 56 7777402 Web: www.ormondemachinery.com E-mail: sales@ ormondemachinery.com Ormonde Machinery are leading suppliers of Terex Finlay Crushing, Screening and Washing Equipment in West Africa. The company also supplys Conveyors, Dump trucks, Recycling Equipment and Block Making Machines.

Agents: Nigeria - Finlay Nigeria Ltd.

Pan Mixers SA (Pty) Ltd.

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PO Box 392163 Office 2603 – 2605 1 Lake Plaza Tower, Jumeira Lake Towers, Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 4311476 Web: www.panafricangroup.com E-mail: info@panafricangroup.com The PANAFRICAN GROUP operates in 7 countries across Africa where they are recognized leaders in providing equipment and after sales support solutions to the heavy mining, light and alluvial, cement and quarry, agriculture, civil infrastructure and power and energy sectors.

Agents: Ghana - Panafrican Equipment (Ghana) Ltd. (Accra) Kenya - Panafrican Equipment (Kenya) Ltd. Nigeria - Panafrican Equipment (Nig) Ltd. Sierra Leone - Panafrican Equipment (Ghana) Ltd.

Parker Plant Ltd. Canon Street Leicester, LE4 6GH United Kingdom Tel: +44 116 2665999 Fax: +44 116 2610812 Web: www.parkerplant.com E-mail: info@ parkerplant.com

Partglobal Corp Sdn Bhd No. 29-30, Jalan 5/116B Kuchai Ent. Park Off Jalan Kuchai Lama Kuala Lumpur, 58200 Malaysia Tel: +60 3 79816511 Fax: +60 3 79811426

Paterson Simons & Co. (Africa) Ltd. 4, The Offices, 10 Fleet Street Brighton, Sussex, BN1 4ZE United Kingdom Tel: +44 1273 625969 Fax: +44 1273 621475 Web: www.patersonsimons.com E-mail: sales@ patersonsimons.com Sales, Service, Parts, Lease and Rental of Lifting Equipment. Official dealers for Grove All Terrain and Rough Terrain Cranes, Manitou Rough Terrain Forklifts and Telehanders, Konecranes Industrial Overhead Cranes, Konecranes Lifttrucks, JCB Teletruk and Manitowoc Crawler Cranes.

Agents: Ghana - Pasico Ghana Ltd. Nigeria - Paterson Simons & Co. Nigeria Ltd. PO Box 75098 Gardenview, 2047 South Africa Tel: +27 11 5788725 Fax: +27 11 5788720 Web: www.pmsa.com E-mail: sales@panmixers.co.za

Perkins Engines Co. Ltd. Frank Perkins Way Peterborough Cambridgeshire, PE1 5FQ United Kingdom Tel: +44 1733 583000 Web: www.perkins.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Phoenix Conveyor Belt Systems GmbH Hannoversche Strasse 88 Hamburg, 21079, Germany Tel: +49 40 766703 Fax: +49 40 76672413 Web: www.phoenixconveyor-belts.com E-mail: info@phoenixcbs.com Phoenix conveyor belts, headquarted in German Hamburg, is an international group company that is more than 150 years old.

Phoenix Conveyor Belt Systems GmbH has produced significiant advancements in conveyor belt design, which include world records such as the Strongest Belts, the Steepest Overland and the World’s Heaviest Belt, to name a few.

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RATEC GmbH Karlsruher Str. 32 Hockenheim, 68766 Germany Tel: +49 6205 940729 Fax: +49 6205 940730 Web: www.ratec.org E-mail: info@ratec.org Meet the better ides for your precast concrete housing and building projects.

RATEC is a well-known supplier of magnetic shuttering systems, magnet boxes, battery formwork systems and concrete pumps.

Furthermore, with Reymann Technik as partner it offers plant design and consultancy for new and existing precast concrete plants.

Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers

Concordiastraat 20 Breda, 4811 The Netherlands Tel: +31 76 5242600 Fax: +31 76 5242650 Web: www.rbauction.com

Rossi S.p.A.

Pr Industral S.r.l.

Località il Piano snc Casole d’Elsa, Siena 53031, Italy Tel: +39 0577 9651 Fax: +39 0577 949076 Web: www.pramac.com E-mail: info@pramac.com PRAMAC is an Italy-based Co. engaged in the manufacturing of the power generation equipment and materials handling equipment. The Co. divides its activities into two business sectors: Power Systems, e-Power Engineering, which comprises generators for electric power, including low voltage portable generators and medium and high voltage generators and similar machineries; Handling, which includes the manufacturing and distribution of the machinery for handling logistic.

Agents: Senegal - Pramac Lifter Afrique Trading SARL

Putzmeister South Africa (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 5146, Cresta 2118, South Africa Tel: +27 11 7943790 Fax: +27 11 7944119 Web: www.putzmeister.co.za E-mail: geyserl@ putzmeister.co.za

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200 Coalisland Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone Northern Ireland, UK Tel: +44 2887 718500 Fax: +44 2887 747231 Web: www.powerscreen.com E-mail: sales@powerscreen.com Powerscreen is an expert in the design and manufacture of mobile crushing and screening equipment.

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Via Emilia Ovest 915/A Modena, 41123, Italy Tel: + 39 059 330288 Fax: + 39 059 827774 Web: www.rossi-group.com E-mail: info@ rossi-group.com Rossi is a global leading provider of Power Transmission Drives (Gearboxes and Gearmotors) with a high value/price ratio.

Rossi has been developing its business in the most demanding applications, becoming one of the world’s leading gearbox specialist in strategic segments, such as Mining, Metal, Plastic and Rubber.

Agents: South Africa - Rossi Southern Africa

RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG

Friedensinsel Aalen, 73432, Germany Tel: +49 7361 5040 Fax: +49 7361 5041450 Web: www.rud.com E-mail: rudketten@rud.com

SACMI IMOLA S.C.

Via Selice Prov Le 17/A, Italy Tel: +39 0542 607111 Fax: +39 0542 642354 Web: www.sacmi.com E-mail: ceramics@sacmi.it SACMI is an International Group consisting of over 80 companies, that is the worldleading designer, builder and marketer of

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SDMO Industries

12 bis rue de la Villeneuve Brest Cedex 2, CS92848 29228, 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 set manufacturers. A wide range of standard products from 1 kVA to several Megawatts. Through an efficient engineering department, SDMO meets non-standard 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 Egypt - SDMO Cairo South Africa - SDMO Johannesburg Togo - SDMO Lome

Shantui is the world’s largest producer of bulldozers and a leading diversified manufacturer of construction, road and cement handling machinery. A top Chinese brand, Shantui products are sold in more than 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Contact us for information on how Valve That Works can work for you.

Agents: Benin - Heavymat Industry Botswana - Parts Sales Botswana Burkina Faso - Heavymat Industry Cameroon - Sun Cam Industry Develop Co. Ltd. Congo DR - Group Chanic Congo Republic - Trabec SARL Cote D’Ivoire - Heavymat Industry Gabon - Gambonaise de Materiels et dEquipments (G.M.) Madagascar - Equipment Provider Solution Co. Ltd. (EPSCO) Mali - Heavymat Industry Mauritius - Equipment Provider Solution Co. Ltd. (EPSCO) Niger - Heavymat Industry Togo - Heavymat Industry Zambia - Delta Auto & Equipment Ltd. Zimbabwe - Machinery Exchange

SITI B&T Group S.p.A.

Secmair Fayat Group Rue des Frères Lumière Cossé-le-Vivien, 53230 France Tel: +33 2 43982776 Fax: +33 2 43643390 Web: www.secmair.fayat.com E-mail: e.braischaux@ secmair.fayat.com Secmair Fayat Group, complete range for road maintenance.

SENNEBOGEN Maschinenfabrik GmbH Hebbelstraße 30 Straubing, 94315 Germany Tel: +49 9421 5400 Fax: +49 9421 540888 Web: www.sennebogen.com E-mail: marketing@ sennebogen.de As a family-owned company- strengthened by more than 60 years of experienceSENNEGOBEN will remain an approachable company. SENNEBOGEN is in a leading position as a globally established innovation driver and manufacturer in the areas of material handling and crane engineering.

The focus on the various product segments is consistently applied in development, product management, sales organization and our production plants in Germany. In product development, we focus on availability and reliability of our products.

Shandong Shantui Construction Machinery Import & Export Co. Ltd.

No. 58 Highway, G327 Jining, Shandong, China Tel: +86 537 2909369 Fax: +86 537 2311219 Web: www.shantui.com E-mail: trade@shantui.com

Via Prampolini N.18 Formigine (MO), 41043, Italy Tel: +39 059 446111 Fax: +39 059 446555 Web: www.sitibt.com E-mail: info@siti-bt.com comunicazione@siti-bt.com SITI-B&T Group S.p.A., one of the main players worldwide in the production of complete plants for the ceramic tile industry, with a widespread presence in all markets, offers excellent technological solutions and innovative services, with special care being paid to issues of energy efficiency and production cost reduction.

It assures the customers a comprehensive and customised service that includes technical support for installation, maintenance and refurbishment of production lines.

The SITI-B&T Group operates through the divisions “Tile” (complete plants for the ceramic industry), Projecta Engineering and Digital Design (digital decoration and digital graphic projects); “B&T White” (complete plants for bathroom fixtures); “Robotics” in cooperation with the long-time sister company SIR, excellent partner in advanced robotics systems.

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Socomec UPS 1/3 Via Sila Isola Vicentina (VI) 36033, Italy Tel: +39 0444 598611 Fax: +39 0444 598622 Web: www.socomec.com E-mail: sales.ups.vicenza@ socomec.com Socomec UPS solutions are designed for Industrial, Datacenter, Medical, Transport, ICT-Networking and Lift applications. All products are robust and made for harsh environments.

• Static UPS from 600 VA to 5.4 MVA • Rectifiers and Inverters 700 A and 18 kVA • Static Transfer Systems up to 4000 A

Soilmec S.p.A. Via Dismano, Cesena 5819, Italy Tel: +39 0547 319218 Fax: +39 0547 318548 Web: www.soilmec.it E-mail: b.capellini@soilmec.it e.ouintana@soilmec.it Soilmec S.p.A is a specialised company in designing and manufacturing Drilling Rigs for the civil engineering field such as Piling, Micropiling, Diaphragm Walls, Anchoring, Soil Investigation and Consolidation.

Agents: Algeria - Soilmec Algeria Nigeria - Yenirod Ltd.

SOL Inc. (Solar Outdoor Lighting) 3210 SW, 42nd Avenue Palm City FL, 34990, USA Tel: +1 772 2869461 Fax: +1 772 2869616 Web: www.solarlighting.com E-mail: info@ solarlighting.com SOL is the leading manufacturer of solar lighting solutions since 1990 with 50,000+ systems installed worldwide. SOL develops innovative LED solar solutions that are wellengineered, easy to install and exceed standards for: Roadways, Parking Lots, Parks, Pathways, Trails, Perimeter Security, Signs, Billboards and Shelters. SOL is ISO 9001:2008 compliant.

Soosan Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.

SMT Group Avenue Fleming 4 Wavre, 1300, Belgium Tel: +32 10 476100 Fax: +32 10 476148 Web: www.smt-europe.eu E-mail: info@smt-europe.eu SMT Group is the exclusive distributor of Volvo Construction & Equipment, Volvo Trucks and Volvo Penta in a dozen countries in Central and West Africa. We operate an outstanding own sales and service network with operational agility and entrepreneurial spirit. By engaging in partnerships with our customers, we create value delivering state of the art services and products. Our ambition in both territory coverage and product portfolio is a strong commitment to support our customers growth.

260 Jeongmunsongsan-RO Yanggam-Myeon Hwaseong-Si, Gyeonggi-Do Korea Tel: +31 18 1697640 Fax: +31 18 1641038 Web: www.soosanheavy.com E-mail: kimht@soosan.co.kr A specialized manufacturer for breaker, drill and crane since 1984.

Developed and manufactured the Korea’s first hydraulic breaker in 1984.

Ready to support you with best product and support.

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SparePower Trading (Pty) Ltd. 162 Rangeview Road Apex Industrial, Benoni Gauteng Province, 1501 South Africa Tel: +27 11 8454184 Fax: +27 86 5722579 Web: www.sparepower.co.za E-mail: sales@ sparepower.co.za SparePower sells quality new, used and refurbished earthmoving parts, components and machines for the construction and mining industries with a distribution footprint throughout Africa. The company is the sole appointed African distributor of Geographe high quality pins, bushes, gears and wear parts and the Southern African distributor of SRP aftermarket Volvo parts.

Geographe is a leading after-market parts manufacturer to suit major earthmoving and underground mining brands. Use of these parts realizes significant maintenance cost savings for users without sacrificing reliability.

Swazi-Trac (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 170, Matsapha M202, Swaziland Tel: +268 5184555 Fax: +268 5184556 Web: www.swazitrac.co.sz E-mail: reception@swazitrac.co.sz william@swazitrac.co.sz Sales and services of agricultural and construction equipment, sugarcane mechanization from field to furnace, offers solutions and services.

T.M.S. Technical Mechanical Services UK 117 Stockport Road Stockport, Cheshire SK6 6AH, United Kingdom Tel: +44 161 4278410 Fax: +44 161 4278420 Web: www.tmsworldwide.com E-mail: sales@tms-uk.com

Talleres Núñez SA

Agents: South Africa - MachinePower (Pty) Ltd.

Spedag Interfreight Ltd.

Birsfelderstrasse 44 4132 Muttenz, Basel Switzerland Tel: +41 58 6777777 Fax: +41 58 6777776 Web: www.spedaginterfreight.com E-mail: info@mrspedag.com International Freight Forwarding services specialised in project logistics, warehousing, distribution and customers clearance.

Spiroll Precast Services Ltd. Unit 2 Kingsway Industrial Park Derby Derbyshire DE22 3FP, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1332 365131 Fax: +44 1332 291736 Web: www.spiroll.co.uk E-mail: enquiries@spiroll.co.uk Spiroll-the expert partner in delivering optimised precast concrete technology to support global building and infrastructure projects.

SRS Finlay 140 Dungannon Road Ballygawley Co. Tyrone Northern Ireland BT70 2JX, Ireland Tel: +44 2885 568888 Fax: +44 2885 567983 Web: www.srsfinlay.com E-mail: sales@srsfinlay.com Finlay has been manufacturing concrete block making machines associated equipment and lift truck attachments for nearly 60 Years. Supplying globally with an enviable reputation for service and technical support the equipment has a renowned reputation for quality and longevity.

Agents: Angola - Habil-Performance, LDA Libya - Technical Vision Mozambique - Habil-Performance, LDA South Africa - Doubell Machines

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Calle Plasencia 35, Mostoles Madrid, 28935, Spain Tel: +34 91 6160500 Fax: +34 91 6165030 Web: www.mallasycribas.com E-mail: tn.international@ mallasycribas.com Talleres Nunez, established in 1968, is Spain’s most important manufacturer of screening media and accessories for mining and quarrying industries, with a very solid and growing presence in Europe, America, Africa and Middle East. Our product range includes: Woven wire screens, self cleaning screens, polyurethane screens, rubber screens and perforated plate screens.

Telestack Ltd. Bankmore Way East Omagh, Co. Tyrone Northern Ireland BT79 0NZ, United Kingdom Tel: +44 2882 251100 Fax: +44 2882 252211 Web: www.telestack.com E-mail: salesenquiries@ telestack.com

Terex MPS 32 Farlough Road Dungannon Co. Tyrone Northern Ireland BT71 4DT, United Kingdom Tel: +44 2887 718776 Fax: +44 2887 747741 Web: www.terex.com E-mail: mpsera@terex.com

Terex Trucks

New House Industrial Estate Motherwell, Scotland ML1 5RY, United Kingdom Tel: +27 82 4411278 Web: www.terextrucks.com E-mail: peter.thompson@ terex.com

Agents: Nigeria - Hol-Taj South Africa - Eqstra Construction and Mining Equipment

Topcon Positioning Middle East and Africa FZE

United Arab Emirates PO Box 371028, LIU J-11 Dubai Airport Free Zone Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 2990203 Fax: +971 4 2990403 Web: www.topconpositioning mea.com E-mail: marketing@ topcongulf.com Topcon Positioning Middle East and Africa FZE (TPMA) is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. TPMA is a subsidiary of Topcon Corporation, a Japanese multinational company who is a world leader in the manufacture of optical and electronic instruments for surveying, construction, machine control, medical and ophthalmic applications. Topcon Corporation was established in 1932 specializing in the manufacture of optical instruments. TPMA was established in November 2010 and business activities started in January 2011 to coordinate the sales and marketing activities of Topcon group in Middle East and Africa for positioning business under Topcon, Sokkia and 2ls brands. Distribution, sales, technical service and support / development of the sales network are coordinated by TPMA as well as the vital feedback flow of information from the Middle East and Africa market to the factory.

Tower Light Via Stazione 3 Bis Villanova d’Ardenghi (PV) 27030, Italy Tel: +39 0382 567011 Fax: +39 0382 400247 Web: www.towerlight.com E-mail: africa@towerlight.com No.1 manufacturer of mobile lighting towers for mines and quarries, road construction, building sites, base camps and events. The biggest choice of models: Metal halide or LED lamps; mast with hydraulic or manual elevation system; on base, skid, road-tow trailer, site-tow trailer; with or without generator (diesel engine or hybrid).

TowerWorx Egypt 19 Markaz El Maalomat St. Sheraton Residences Heliopolis, Cairo, 11361 Egypt Tel: +20 2 22669002 Fax: +20 2 22679151 Web: www.towerworxeg.com E-mail: sales@ towerworx-eg.com TowerWorx is associated to PCTEL TowerWorx (USA) for the exclusive license manufacture, sell, market and distribute the product range of mobile tower solutions (Cell on Wheels) to Africa, Middle East, Asia and Australasia.

Offering the basis of mobile telescopic tower solutions in a number of industries whether the application is voice, data or video.

Agents: Algeria - EEALGERIA Egypt - Engineering Enterprises Co. for Civil and Steel Construction (EEC Group) Mali - Tower Tec (Mali) Sudan - Alqahria Multi Activities Co. Ltd.

Trelawny SPT Ltd.

13 Highdown Rd Leamington Spa Warwickshire, CV31 1XT United Kingdom Tel: +44 1926 883781 Fax: +44 1926 450352 Web: www.trelawnyspt.co.uk E-mail: somhia_ahmad@ trelawny.co.uk Trelawny SPT Ltd. is an independent manufacturer of pneumatic tools and surface prepration equipment operating from its headquaters in the engineering heart of the UK in Leamington Spa. For over 60 years, Trelawny has been offering a range of equipment for the prepration of concrete, steel and stone in various industries.

For details vist www.trelawnyspt.co.uk/ www.trelawnyspt.com

TVH

Brabantstraat 15 Waregem, 8790, Belgium Tel: +32 5 6434211 Fax: +32 5 6434488 Web: www.tvh.com E-mail: info@tvh.com TVH is your all-round supplier of quality parts and accessories for material handling and agricultural equipment. You get fast answers on any offer, order or technical question from our dedicated sales and technical departments. We continually expand our product range by following new trends and looking for new partnerships.

Agents: South Africa - TVH Parts South Africa

Vale Av. Graça Aranha 26 Rio de Janeiro, 20030-900 Brazil Tel: +55 21 38146204 Web: www.vale.com.br E-mail: rio@vale.com

Van Vliet Trucks Holland Parallelweg Zuid, 215 The Netherlands Tel: +31 180 312644 Fax: +31 180 319158 Web: www.vanvliet.com E-mail: mining@vanvliet.com Van Vliet Trucks is specialist in export to Africa of customized new, used and reconditioned trucks, trailers, 4WD’5 heavy equipment, spare parts and all related (project) services, since 1953.

Visa S.p.A.

Via I° Maggio, 55 Fontanelle (TV), 31043, Italy Tel: +39 0422 5091 Fax: +39 0422 509350 Web: www.visa.it E-mail: visa@visa.it Visa S.p.A. is a modern Italian company manufacturing around 4000 gensets per year, for continuous and emergency service,

ranging from 9 to 3000 kVA, in standard or customized versions (constructions, telecommunication). It has a network of distributors in more than 80 countries in the world. Visa is amongst the most qualified companies in the sector, guaranteeing a highly operational flexibility and qualitative standards which has become a leader in the market for more than 50 years.

Voith Turbo (Pty) Ltd. 16 Saligna Street, Hughes Business Park Witfield Boksburg South Africa Tel: +27 11 4184000 Fax: +27 11 4184080 Web: www.rsa.voithturbo.com E-mail: info@ rsa.voithturbo.com Voith Turbo, the specialist for hydrodynamic drive, coupling and braking systems for road, rail, industrial applications and ship propulsion systems supplies Hydrodynamic Fluid Couplings; Safety Couplings and Overload Devices; Connecting Coupling Technology; Hydraulic Disk Brakes; Conveyor Belt Motion Monitors; Cardan Shafts; Internal High Pressure Gear Pumps; Keyless Locking Elements; Shaft Mounted Speed Reducing Gear Boxes and Industrial Thruster Operated Drum Brakes to the Mining Industry.

Volvo Construction Equipment

Eskilstuna, 63185 Sweden Tel: +46 16 544384 Fax: +46 16 152989 Web: www.volvoce.com E-mail: asa.alstrom@volvo.com

Agents: Algeria - SMT Angola - Auto-Maquinaria Lda. Auto Sueco (Angola) SARL Botswana - Rola Botswana Burkina Faso - SMT Burundi - SMT Cameroon - SMT Congo DR - SMT Congo Republic - SMT Cote D’Ivoire - SMT Egypt - Ghabbour Egypt Ethiopia - Equatorial Business Group Pvt. Ltd. Co. Gabon - SMT Ghana - SMT Liberia - SMT Madagascar - Leal Equipements Compagnie LTEE Mauritius - Leal Equipements Compagnie LTEE Morocco - Volvo Maroc SA Mozambique - Babcock International Nigeria - SMT Rwanda - SMT Seychelles - Leal Equipements Compagnie LTEE Sierra Leone - A. Yazbeck & Sons Ltd. South Africa - Babcock International Sudan - Al Barajoub Engineering Co. Ltd. Tanzania - Auto Sueco Tanzania Togo - SMT Benin Tunisia - Nordic Machinery Uganda - Auto Sueco Ltd Kenya Zambia - Babcock International Zimbabwe - Conquip

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Region International 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 4,000 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 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 off-road 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 material & equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace componenets and services.

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Via Argine Volano, 355 Fossalta di Copparo(FE) Italy Tel: +39 0532 879411 Fax: +39 0532 866766 Web: www.vortexhydra.com E-mail: vh.sales@ vortexhydra.com Based in Italy, Vortex Hydra have obtained the enviable reputation of being world leaders in the specialist field of concrete roof tile manufacture. Renowed for their “state of the art” large scale, fully automatic production plants, the company has applied its expertise in developing the new Uno Evoluzione lower volume affordable plants.

Wacker Neuson (Pty) Ltd. 1031 Katrol Avenue Robertville Florida Gauteng South Africa Tel: +27 11 6720847 Fax: +27 11 6720916 Web: www.wackerneuson.com E-mail: tessu.debruyn@ wackerneuson.com

Wear and Spare Parts Appleton Thorn Trading Estate Warrington United Kingdom Tel: +44 845 5050060 Web: www.wearandspare parts.com E-mail: sales@ wearandspareparts.com Wear and Spare Parts are worldwide suppliers of premium quality wear parts.

Our range includes concaves and mantles, jaw plates, cheek plates, blow bars and all other crusher wear parts for all Kue Ken, Extec, Nordberg, Metso, Sandvik, Fintec, Kleeman and other crushers.

Rheinstr. 40, Gau-Algesheim 55435, Germany Tel: +49 6725 9195490 Fax: +49 6725 9195491 Web: www.weiler.net E-mail: info@weiler.net Turnkey Precast Concrete Plants Smart Precast Technology for modern Building System for the entire construction including foundations, skeleton, walls, floors and roofs. Application for low cost residential, social, commercial and industrial buildings.

Machines, equipment, tailor-made turn-key plants, engineering, consultation and after sales service. All from one experienced hand - weiler made in Germany.

Weir Minerals Africa (Pty) Ltd. 31 Isando Road, Isando 1600, South Africa Tel: +27 11 9292600 Web: www.weirminerals.com E-mail: sales-za@ weirminerals.com Weir Minerals Africa is a global supplier of excellent minerals solutions, including pumps, valves, hydrocyclones, wearresistant linings, dewatering products and comminution solutions, including crushers, screens and high pressure grinding rolls.

With the addition of Linatex, this product offering extends to include a range of world class rubber products. All products are backed by a superior technical service.

Wirtgen GmbH PO Box 8820 Cnr Simba & Buwbes Streets Edenglen, 1613 South Africa Tel: +27 11 4521838 Fax: +27 11 4524886 Web: www.wirtgen.co.za E-mail: heinrichs@wirtgen.co.za

Agents: South Africa - Wirtgen South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Wonder Moldplast Pvt. Ltd. A-7/121-124 SSGT Road Industrial Area Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh India Tel: +91 9810695440 Web: www.novaformwork.com E-mail: vm@ plasticformwork.co.in Nova Formwork System is a plastic modular reusable formwork or shuttering system manufactured in India and is very easy to use, light weight, excellent finish, water resistant, economical, no need to plaster, safe and fast system which can be used for (retaining, boundary, shear )walls, slabs , coloumns, pile caps, rafts, low cost housing and even monolithic construction .

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YorPower Ltd. Unit 2 Hurricane Close Sherburn Industrial Estate Sherburn in Elmet Yorkshire, LS25 6PB United Kingdom Tel: +44 1977 688155 Fax: +44 1977 688158 Web: www.yorpower.com E-mail: sales@yorpower.com YorPower has become one of the most successful UK suppliers of diesel generators.

Their growth is based on a simple approach - providing rapid and comprehensive customer service, whatever and wherever the requirement may be. YorPower generators are supplied throughout the UK and are exported to over 60 countries worldwide.

Zamil Steel Building Co. Egypt

Yellogen Ltd.

24 Oroory Hill, 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, New York.

We can also provide new diesel generators utilising all major engines such as Perkins, Cummins, Volvo and 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 standard of service is second to none.

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

PO Box 11 - Main Post Office 5th Industrial Zone 6th of October City Industrial Zone, Egypt Tel: +20 2 38283333 Fax: +20 2 38283399 Web: www.zamilsteel.com E-mail: egyptmarketing@ zamilsteel.com.eg Zamil Steel established in 1977 in Saudi Arabia, specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of pre-engineered steel buildings. Since its inception, Zamil Steel has supplied more than 50,000 buildings to over 90 countries worldwide, through a dedicated network of 65 direct sales offices in 36 countries.

Zest WEG Group

21 Galaxy Avenue Linbro Business Park Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: +27 11 7236000 Web: www.zestenergy.co.za E-mail: coenraadv@ zestenergy.co.za

Section Three: Agents & Subsidiaries in Africa Algeria ALGERIA-NEGOCE AUTO SERVICE SARL Almexol Algerie 18 Cite-Comunale, Alger Tel: +213 21 754960 Fax: +213 21 754449 Web: www.almex.fr E-mail: info@almex.fr Atlas Copco Algeria S.p.A Tel: +213 770 539585/539612 E-mail: azzedine.achour@ dz.atlascopco.com Bergerat Monnoyeur Zone Industrielle Lot No. 121 Route de dar Beida Oued Smar, Alger, 16270 Tel: +213 21 513210 Web: www.bm-a.com E-mail: contact.cat@bm-a.com

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CG Power Systems Belgium n.v 14 Cite Djenane EL Malik Hydra, Alger Tel: +213 21 480824 Web: www.cgglobal.com E-mail: algeria@cgglobal.com Cummins Energie Algeria Tel: +213 21 751186/46 Dieselec SARL 7 Rue Kaddour Rahim Hussein-Dey, Alger, 16040 Tel: +213 21 495054 Fax: +213 21 234768 E-mail: dieselec@wissal.dz Doka Algerie SARL Route de Dar El Beida Domaine Bakalem, Rouiba, 16017 Tel: +213 77 112540 Fax: +213 98 2501885 Web: www.doka.com E-mail: algerie@doka.com

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EDILTECNO Bouchaoui 3 Alger Tel: +213 21 349338 Web: www.ediltecnodz.wix.com/ edil-tecno-2 E-mail: m.boudechiche@ ediltecno.dz EEALGERIA 26 Saiid Handine Bir Mourad, Rais Tel: +213 770980907 Web: www.eecegypt.com E-mail: eea@eecegypt.com GH-Komatsu Direction Commerciale Zone Industrielle Division 07, Propriete 16 Rouiba, Alger Tel: +213 21 816668/69/70 Fax: +213 21 851606

METEC Eurl Citée Dhimat N°7 Route de Dar El Beida Alger Tel: +213 66 1454839 Fax: +213 22 1688162 E-mail: eurlmetec@gmail.com Putzmeister Concrete Pumps GmbH Bureau de Liaison 33, av Kerouche Slimane Birkhadem, Alger, Algérie Tel: +213 21 554841 Web: www.pmw.de E-mail: tagzoutf@pmw.de SDMO 5 rue Girardin Alger Centre 16004 Tel: +213 21 681212 Web: www.sdmo.com

SMT Tel: +213 56 0078851 E-mail: info@smt-algeria.com Soilmec Algeria 17 Rue Djurdjura El Mohammadia Tel: +213 21 826042 Fax: +213 21 826042 Web: www.soilmec.fr E-mail: h.morel@soilmec.fr TPS - Tractor Parts Services SARL 77, lot Zouatna les Verges BP 466 Bir Mourad Rais 16300 Tel: +213 21 445431 Fax: +213 21 448172 E-mail: tps-algeria@ tps-algeria.com

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Angola Atlas Copco Angola, Lda. Tel: +351 961 750828 Web: www.atlascopco.com E-mail: rodolfo.neves@ pt.atlascopco.com Auto-Maquinaria Lda. Auto Sueco (Angola) SARL Rua Comandante Gika Alvalade, Garden TowersTorre B 10º Andar Luanda Tel: +244 927 824434 E-mail: adavid@autosueco.co.ao Barloworld Equipamentos Angola Lda. Estrada do Golf S/N Sector Talatona - Luanda Sul Luanda Tel: +244 22 2460220 E-mail: info@ barloworld-angola.com CAMPOTEC (LIMJE) CI & MA Comp. Ind. Rua Monsenhor Mendes Das Neves 3014 Luanda, 2737 Tel: +244 22 2290886/ 923425538 Fax: +244 22 2290789 E-mail: contabilidade@ grupomopic.com Cimertex Angola Lda. Zona Industrial de Viana Viana, Luanda Tel: +244 923 588840 Fax: +244 917 678847 Cummins Angola Tel: +244 930 530223 Habil-Performance, LDA Travessa da Rua Da Idanha No 778 Espinho, Portugal, 4500-043 Tel: +351 22 7341373 Web: www.habilperformance.com E-mail: comerical@ habil-performance.com Himoinsa Angola B°Vila Alice, Rue Alda Lara n° 27, Luanda Tel: +244 222 447279 Fax: +244 222 446163 Web: www.himoinsa.com E-mail: angola@himoinsa.com Jembas Assistencia Technica Lda. PO Box 10013 Largo do Soweto 88 Luanda Tel: +244 22 2637000 Web: www.jembas.com E-mail: jembas@jembas.com Maqman Estrada de Catete, Km 44 Bom Jesus - Bengo Moviter Equipamentos Lda Parque Movicortes, Azoia Leiria, Portugal, 2404-006 Tel: 351 244 850240 Fax: 351 244 850241 Web: www.moviter.pt E-mail: paulo.fidalgo@ movicortes.pt

Benin Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com www.africanreview.com

Heavymat Industry BP 1409, Zone Portuaire Lome Tel: +228 22 712278 Web: www.heavymatindustry.com E-mail: deborah.togo@ heavymat-industry.com

Botswana Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Tel: +27 11 8219000/83 6312429 E-mail: david.stanford@ za.atlascopco.com Barloworld Equipment Botswana Pvt. Ltd. PO Box 1616 Gaborone South-East Tel: +267 3951781 Cinstrap Plot 4898 No 2 Light Industrial, Francistown Tel: +267 2402990 Fax: +267 2402990 E-mail: cinstrap@gmail.com Komatsu Botswana (Pty) Ltd. Plot 58 Gaborone International Commerce Park Private Bag 00137 Gaborone Tel: +267 392 8343 Fax: +267 392 8515 Parts Sales Botswana Plot 10199 Mokolwane Road Broadhurst, Gaborone Tel: +267 395 7044/ 121/71774237 Rola Tel: +267 3163200 Rola Botswana PO Box 403445 Broadhurst Gaborone Tel: +267 3163200 Fax: +267 3163199 E-mail: markides@ rolabotswana.co.bw

Burkina Faso Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com BIA Burkina SARL Ouagadougou 01 Voie B, Nº 259, ZAD Secteur 15 Tel: +226 50 377440 Burkina Equipements 3238, Route De Fada Km6 Secteur 28 Dassasgho Ouagadougou Kadiogo Province Tel: +226 50 364766 Web: www.burkinaequipements.com E-mail: info@ burkinaequipements.com Heavymat Industry BP 1409, Zone Portuaire Lome Tel: +228 22 712278 Web: www.heavymatindustry.com E-mail: deborah.togo@ heavymat-industry.com

Impex Afrique 01 BP 1909 Ouagadougou 01 Tel: +226 50 433737 Fax: +226 50 433736 E-mail: impexexport@ mail-bf.com Sapex SA BP 11584, Niamey Tel: +227 90905858 E-mail: olivier.merenne@ sapex.com SMT Tel: +226 66 770101 E-mail: info@smt-bf.com

Burundi Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@ tz.atlascopco.com BIA Metalubia Boulevard du 1 er Novembre Bujumbura Tel: +257 22 213775 SMT Tel: +32 10 476124 E-mail: info@smt-europe.eu

Cameroon Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com Bernabe Cameroun Tel: +237 33429020 Fax: +237 98765518 E-mail: nicolas.dlb@ bernabeafrique.com EMEI Diesel SARL 777 Rue Drouot, Douala, BP 4509 Tel: +237 3428751 Fax: +237 3426843 E-mail: emei.diesel@yahoo.fr SMT Tel: +237 33 372746 E-mail: info@ smt-cameroun.com Sun Cam Industry Develop Co. Ltd. BP 627 Douala Tel: +237 99003099 E-mail: psiewes@hotmail.com Tractrafric Equipement Cameroun Aeroport - Rue 8029 Yaounde Centre Tel: +237 304681 Web: www.tractafric.com Tractrafric Equipement Cameroun Rue Du Cinema Etoile Garoua Nord Tel: +237 217556 Web: www.tractafric.com E-mail: sho.cameroun@ camnet.cm

Central African Republic Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

Chad Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com Tractrafric Equipment Bd De La Corniche, N’djamena Tel: +235 514171

Congo DR Alan Dick DRC 32 bis. Avenue Lukusa C/Gombe, Kinshasa Tel: +243 999967188 E-mail: chris.mayamba@ alandickcongo.com Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Tel: +260 2 12311562/978 999175 E-mail: daniel.banister@ zm.atlascopco.com BIA Overseas Tel: +32 10 488062 Bureau Technique BIA SPRL Avenue Isiro, 3689 Kinshasa - Gombe Democratic of Republic Tel: +243 811 602395 Group Chanic Avenue de la Montage No. 2297, Kinhasa Ngaliema, 8512 Tel: +243 817152720 Web: www.chanic.com E-mail: clive.davenport@ chanic.com ITALMOTORS SMT Tel: +243 815 656565 E-mail: info@smt-rdc.com Tractrafric Equipment RDC 2798 Boulevard Du 30 Juin Kinshasa Kn Tel: +243 98 166244

Congo Republic Alan Dick Congo Ave. Almilcar Cabral 2 eme. Etage ARC Tel: +243 999967656 E-mail: adriel.lessenge@ alandick.com Approvisionnement Congo Service Tel: +242 6670670 Bernabe Congo Alucongo Tel: +242 2 22940412 Fax: +242 5 7666663 E-mail: wilfrid.deroome@ bernabeafrique.com BIA Pointe - Noire SA Pointe-Noire Tel: +242 06 8445649 SMT Tel: +242 06 5082713 E-mail: info@smt-congo.com Trabec SARL BP 4428, Mont Kamba, Pointe Noire Tel: +242 66615399 E-mail: giostra@trabec.com dircom@trabec.com Tractrafric Equipment Congo Avenue Edith Bongo Ondimba Z.I. Mpila Brazzaville Federal Dist Tel: +242 6 9799330 E-mail: secretariat-bzv@ sho-congo.com

Tractrafric Equipment Congo Bd. President Marien Ngouabi Pointe-Noire Kouilou Tel: +242 940958

Cote D’Ivoire Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com Bernabe Cote D’Ivoire Bvd de Marseille km 4 01 BP 1867 Abidjan 101 Tel: +225 21351150 Fax: +225 21354884 E-mail: ricci@bernabeafrique.com BIA Côte D’ivoire Rue des Lumières Zone 4, Abidjan Tel: +225 57 495747 Heavymat Industry BP 1409 Zone Portuaire Lome Tel: +228 22 712278 Web: www.heavymatindustry.com E-mail: deborah.togo@ heavymat-industry.com Manutention Africaine Zone Industrielle Batiment 138 04 BP 945 San Pedro Bas-Sassandra Tel: +225 34 711565 Web: www.manutafci.com E-mail: info@manutafci.com Manutention Africaine Route De Dabou Yopougon Abidjan Lagunes, 01 Tel: +225 23 535580 Web: www.manutafci.com E-mail: info@manutafci.com Prestige-Auto Department Agricole BTP Industriel Boulevard de Vridi Abidjan 11 BP 1691 Tel: +225 21 756555 Fax: +225 21 756569 SMT Tel: +225 21 751627 E-mail: info@smt-ci.com

Djibouti Anciens Comptoirs Ries Zone Industrielle De Boulaos Tel: +253 352656 E-mail: acr3@intnet.dj Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. (Djibouti) Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@ tz.atlascopco.com

Egypt Doka Egypt Doka GmbH 24 Salah Zaki St. Sq 1143 Sheraton Heliopolis Cairo Tel: +20 2 22677216 Fax: +20 2 22671588 Web: www.doka.com E-mail: egypt@doka.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Egyptian International Motors Co. Ltd. (E.I.M.) El Kalaa, Autostrad Road Mokattam, Cairo Tel: +20 2 5061600/ 601/602/603 Fax: +20 2 5126526 Engineering Enterprises Co. for Civil and Steel Construction (EEC Group) 19 Markaz El Maalomat Street Sheraton Residences Heliopolis, Cairo Tel: +20 2 22669002 Fax: +20 2 22679151 Web: www.eecegypt.com E-mail: info@eecegypt.com Ghabbour Egypt Qualioub km 8 Cairo Alex. Agricultural Road, Cairo Tel: +20 2 42155314 Web: www.ghabbour.com E-mail: aelgammal@ ghabbour.com Mantrac Egypt Ltd. (Cairo) 30 Lebanon Street, Cairo Tel: +20 12 23914146 Web: www.mantracegypt.com E-mail: tsamir@ mantracegypt.com Mantrac Egypt Elnasr St. Eldhar Hurghada Al Bahr Al Ahma, 11511 Tel: +20 65 3541571 Web: www.mantracegypt.com E-mail: info@mantrac.com.eg Mantrac Egypt 2 Abdel Latif Eldosouky St Off Talkha St. Mansoura Dk 35516 Tel: +20 50 2529512 Web: www.mantracegypt.com E-mail: info@mantrac.com.eg Mantrac Egypt PO Box 1054, Alexandria, 21111 Tel: +20 3 4541000 Web: www.mantracegypt.com E-mail: info@mantrac.com.eg Mantrac Egypt 30 Lebanon St El Mohandessen, Giza Gz Giza Gz, 12411 Tel: +20 2 33004000 Web: www.mantracegypt.com E-mail: info@mantrac.com.eg Mantrac (CAT LIFT) PO Box 182 30 Lebanon St. Mohandessin El Gezira Cairo Tel: +20 2 33039640 Fax: +20 2 33039648 Web: www.mantracegypt.com E-mail: thakim@mantrac.com.eg Market Leaders 14 El Makrizi Street Manchiet El Bakry Cairo, 11331 Tel: +20 22 4530763 Fax: +20 22 2587616 E-mail: mleader2000@ hotmail.com Orascom Trading Co. SAE 160 26th July Street Cairo Agouza Tel: +20 2 3440201 Fax: +20 2 3015555 Web: www.orascom.com E-mail: marianm@ orascom.com

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Eritrea Anberbeb Share Co. Marsa Teklay Street No. 75 Asmara Tel: +291 1 126482/127450 Fax: +291 1 200242 Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@ tz.atlascopco.com Eritrea Equipment PLC PO Box 1040 Tegadelti St. No 111-113 Asmara Ert Tel: +291 1 184548

Ethiopia Abulkhase Pvt. Ltd. Co. PO Box 4422 Addis Ababa Tel: +251 91 1200106 Web: www.abulkhase.com E-mail: abdulrahman.a@ abulkhase.com Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 74002 E-mail: jessie.kamau@ tz.atlascopco.com Equatorial Business Group Pvt. Ltd. Co. Debre Zeit Road Saris Addis Ababa Tel: +251 11 4424955 Fax: +251 11 4422148 E-mail: ebg-eab.msm@ ethionet.et Ries Engineering Share Co. PO Box 1116, Addis Ababa Tel: +251 11 4421133 Fax: +251 11 4420667 Web: www.riesethiopia.com E-mail: resco.gmo@ethionet.et TANA ENGINEERING The Motor and Engineering Company of Ethiopia Bole to Magenaga Road Addis Ababa Tel: +251 11 6613688/3704 Fax: +251 11 6611766 Ultimate Motors PLC PO Box 3900, Addis Ababa Tel: +251 1 1655350 E-mail: ummarketing@ ethionet.et

Gabon AD Congo Succurssale Gabon La Recidence Habiba BP 616 Libreville Tel: +241 7703504 E-mail: vuyof.ngwo@ alandickcongo.com Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com Bernabe Gabon Libreville Tel: +241 11761023 E-mail: patrick.dufaud@ bernabeafrique.com

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Gambonaise de Materiels et dEquipments (G.M.) BP 13209 Nomba Domaine Libreville Tel: +241 7409669 E-mail: patrice.zavrosa@ groupeack-ga.com SMT Tel: +241 07 515008 E-mail: info@smt-gabon.com Tractrafric Equipment Gabon Z.I. D’oloumi Libreville Estuaire Tel: +241 760140 E-mail: sho12@calva.com

Gambia Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com JA Delmas Export - Gambia Tel: +33 556 796200

Ghana Atlas Copco Ghana Ltd. Tel: +233 540 119845 E-mail: nicholas.yamoah@ gh.atlascopco.com HMD Plot No. 38, Block 15 Section 001 Abelemkpe Greater Accra Tel: +233 302 978897 Fax: +233 302 797404 Web: www.hmd-forewin.com E-mail: info@hmdforewin.com Intermove Tel: +233 26 6334747 E-mail: intermove-90@ hotmail.com Jubaili Bros Accra Tel: +233 30 2817700 Fax: +233 30 2817700 Web: www.JubailiBros.com Mantrac Ghana Ltd. (Accra) PO Box 5207 North Industrial Area Accra North Tel: +233 544 336932 Web: www.mantracghana.com E-mail: eeworyi@ mantracghana.com Mantrac Ghana Ltd. Harper Road Kumasi Ashanti Tel: +233 32 2023161 Web: www.mantracghana.com E-mail: info@mantracghana.com Mantrac Ghana Ltd. Ring Road West North Industrial Area Accra North Greater Accra Tel: +233 30 2213720 Web: www.mantracghana.com E-mail: info@mantracghana.com Mantrac Ghana Ltd. Tarkwa-Esiama Road Tarkwa Wp Tel: +233 31 2320706 Web: www.mantracghana.com

Modern Age Technologies Ltd. PO Box 16125 Airport Accra Tel: +233 21 778841 Fax: +233 21 778038 Web: www.modernage technologies.com E-mail: support@ matghana.com Panafrican Equipment (Ghana) Ltd. No. 10 Agbaamo Street Airport Residential Area Accra Tel: +233 302 215840 Fax: +233 024 356536 Panafrican Equipment (Ghana) Ltd. (Accra) No.10 Agbaamo Street Airport Residential Area Accra Ghana Tel: +233 302 215840 Web: www.panafricangroup.com E-mail: info.gh@ panafricangroup.com Pasico Ghana Ltd. PO Box 480 Guggisberg Road Accra Tel: +233 30 2664658/ 59/672803 Fax: +233 30 2662103 Web: www.pasico.com E-mail: sales@pasico.com SMT Tel: +233 30 283351-58 E-mail: info@smt-ghana.com Svani Ltd. PO Box 9916 Crystal Plaza building Airport Accra Tel: +233 244 344994 E-mail: martha@ svanigroup.com

Guinea Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com BIA Guinea SA 030 Kipé, Conakry Tel: +224 68 153199 Manutention Guineenne Carrefour Miniere Belle Vue Route De Hamdallaye Commune De Diwinn, Conakry Tel: +224 63 303030 Web: www.manuguinee.com E-mail: info@manuguinee.com

Guinea Bissau Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com Bissau Equipamentos Rua Eng Quinhones Bissau 1000 Tel: +245 5538344 Web: www.delmasexport.com E-mail: info@delmasexport.com

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Kenya ACHELIS Alibhai Shariff Alibhai Shariff, Mombasa Road Tel: +254 20 6905103 Web: www.alibhaishariff.com E-mail: info@alibhaishariff.co.ke Alibhai Shariff Alibhai Shariff Mombasa Road Tel: +254 20 6905103 Web: www.alibhaishariff.com E-mail: info@alibhaishariff.co.ke Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@ tz.atlascopco.com Bamburi Cement PO Box 10921 6th Floor - Kenya Re Towers Upperhill, Ragati Road Nairobi, 00100 Tel: +254 20 2893300 Fax: +254 20 2710581/2 Web: www.bamburicement.com Car & General Tel: +254 20 554055/8/15 Ceramic Depot PO Box 4038 Nairobi, 00506 Tel: +254 22 2424244/73 5333600 CMC ELB East Africa Ltd. PO Box 767-00502 RCI Godown No. 4 North Airport Road Embakasi, Nairobi Tel: +254 20 8070728 E-mail: elb@elbeastafrica.com ELB East Africa Ltd. (ELB Equipment) Nairobi Engineering Supplies 2001 Ltd. PO Box 17518 Dunga Road Nairobi, 00500 Tel: +254 73 3619931 E-mail: fiori@eslgroup.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 Mantrac Kenya Ltd. (Nairobi) PO Box 30067, Nairobi Tel: +254 20 4995000 Web: www.mantrackenya.com E-mail: afarouk@ mantrackenya.com Mantrac SAE 15 Dar-Es-Salam Road Mombasa Coast, 80100 Tel: +254 41 2223442 Web: www.mantrackenya.com E-mail: info@ mantrackenya.com Mantrac SAE 46 Obote Road Kisumu Nyanza, 40100 Tel: +254 57 2023284 Web: www.mantrackenya.com E-mail: info@ mantrackenya.com www.africanreview.com

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Mantrac SAE Mansour Complex Witu Road Off Lusaka Road Nairobi, 00100 Tel: +254 41 2223442 Web: www.mantrackenya.com E-mail: info@ mantrackenya.com Panafrican Equipment (Kenya) Ltd. PO Box 44027, Uhuru Highway Nairobi, 00100 Tel: +254 73 2151000/101 Web: www.panafricangroup.com E-mail: info.ke@ panafricangroup.com Poweron (East Africa) Ltd. Isiolo Road Off Enterprise Road Industrial Area, Nairobi Tel: +254 78 9245459/78 6444554 Fax: +254 72 7214000 Web: www.poweronkenya.com E-mail: ashish.kampani@ poweronkenya.com; ash.kampani@gmail Specialised Power Systems Ltd. Kenya PO Box 18435, Nairobi, 00500 Tel: +254 20 8019435 Fax: +254 20 3532986 Web: www.spsafrica.com E-mail: info@spsafrica.com

Lesotho Barloworld Tel: +27 11 8980450 Komatsu Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. Corner Diesel & Isando Roads Isando, Gauteng, 1600 Tel: +27 11 9231000 Fax: +27 11 9231111

Liberia Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com BIA Liberia Inc. Tubman Boulevard Congo Town Opposite YWCA Monrovia Tel: +231 888 278861 Liberia Equipment Ltd. Duala Market Bushrod Island Monrovia, Montserrado Tel: +231 7 7793369 E-mail: info@liberiaequip.com SMT Tel: +231 888071000 E-mail: info@smt-liberia.com

Libya ATTRANS Mafaza Africa KM1 Sahili Road Beview, Tajoura Tripoli Tel: +218 21 3696767 Fax: +218 21 3696230 Tanmia Haditha Co. Swani Road Tel: +218 21 4779964 Fax: +218 91 3834154 E-mail: t.jornazi@ tanmia-ly.com www.africanreview.com

Technical Vision Alkeesh Bengahazi Tel: +218 61 4724737 Web: www.techvision.ly E-mail: info@techvision.ly

Madagascar Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@ tz.atlascopco.com Equipment Provider Solution Co. Ltd. (EPSCO) Motorway M1, Pailles Tel: +230 207 2100 Web: www.lec.mu E-mail: grlagesse@ lec.lealgroup.com Henri Fraise Fils & Co. PO Box 28, Ankorondrano Antananarivo, 101 Tel: +261 20 2222721 Leal Equipements Compagnie LTEE Tel: +230 2072100 E-mail: djauffret@ lec.lealgroup.com Rasseta CIE. Lot IVE 92 Boite Postale 3779 Soarano, Antananarivo Tel: +261 20 2225770 Fax: +261 20 2222447

Malawi Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Tel: +260 2 12311562/978 999175 E-mail: daniel.banister@ zm.atlascopco.com Barloworld Equipment Malawi Ltd. Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road Chichiri, Blantyre 3 Southern Tel: +265 1 870666 Web: www.bec.co.za E-mail: amgwadira@ barloworld-ma Barloworld PO Box 30643 Blanytre, 3 Tel: +265 1 870666 Web: www.bec.co.za ETC Agro Tractors and Implements Ltd. PO Box 2540 Area 5 Opp. Maula Prison Lilongwe Tel: +265 99302984 E-mail: cm.malawi@etcagro.com Farming & Engineering Services Kaohsuing Road Top Mandala Blantyre Tel: +265 187 9111/070/077 Fax: +265 187 9088 HISCO House Mausuko Chipembere Highway, Kristwick, Blantyre Tel: +265 1 871720/820 E-mail: mahesh@ hiscohouse.com

Mali Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

Dupé SA BP 680, Bamako Tel: +223 20 215230 Fax: +223 20 218301 E-mail: dupesa@ikaso.net Heavymat Industry BP 1409, Zone Portuaire, Lome Tel: +228 22 712278 Web: www.heavymatindustry.com E-mail: deborah.togo@ heavymat-industry.com Manutention Africaine Zone Industrielle Sotuba Rue 957 Porte 260 Commune II Bamako Capital Dist Tel: +223 2212549 Web: www.manutafmali.com E-mail: info@manutafmali.com Tower Tec (Mali) Bamako Sogoniko 11 Rue 52, 7034 Tel: +223 77832893 Web: www.eecegypt.com E-mail: egymali@eecegypt.com Tower Tec Tel: +223 77832893 Web: www.eecegypt.com E-mail: egymali@eecegypt.com

Mauritania Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com BIA Equipments & Service Mauritanie SARL Ilôt B 151 Nord Tevragh Zeina Nouakchott Tel: +222 45 252394 Mauritanie SARL (Importateur MAN Truck & Bus AG) BP 4679, Nouakchott Tel: +222 45 253018 Fax: +222 45 253028 E-mail: f.heible@ convena-mauritanie.com Societe Mauritanienne Des Tracteurs SARL ILOT 12 Las Palmas Nouakchott Tel: +222 5259501 Web: www.mauritrac.com E-mail: info@mauritrac.com Sodeq SA PO Box 40250 Nouakchott Tel: +222 5254730 Fax: +222 5250632 E-mail: sodeq.sa@gmail.com

Mauritius Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@ tz.atlascopco.com AUTODIFFUSION (GROUP SODIAT) Equipment Provider Solution Co. Ltd. (EPSCO) Motorway M1 Pailles Tel: +230 207 2100 Web: www.lec.mu E-mail: grlagesse@ lec.lealgroup.com IFRAMAC

Ireland Blyth Ltd. BP 662 Bell Village Pailles Port Louis Tel: +230 2060444 Web: www.scomat.com E-mail: scomat@scomat.com LEAL Equipements Compagnie LTEE (Maritius) Motorway 1, Pailles Tel: +230 2072470 Fax: +230 2072437 Leal Equipements Compagnie LTEE Motorway M 1 Pailles Tel: +230 2072100 Fax: +230 2072100 E-mail: djauffret@ lec.lealgroup.com Mechanisation Co. Ltd. (M.E.C.O.M) 3rd Floor Mecom Building Royal Road Grand River North West Tel: +230 2084873 Fax: +230 2084876 Mecom Mechanisation Co. Ltd. 3rd Floor Mecom Bldg Grand River, North West Port Louis Tel: +230 2084873/54991415 Talbot Engineering Albion Docks, Port Louis Tel: +230 2174100 Fax: +230 2415067 E-mail: info@talbotholding.com Tractrafric Equipment International 9th Floor Raffles Tower 19 Cybercity Ebene Pw Tel: +33 1 49064400

Morocco Atlas Copco Maroc SA Tel: +212 522 600522 E-mail: mounir.laaribi@ ma.atlascopco.com Doka Maroc SARL-AU La Commune Rurale Sebbah, BP 4439, Skhirat 12050 Tel: +212 538 004090 Fax: +212 538 004089 Web: www.doka.com E-mail: maroc@doka.com El Midakhat Rotaxe 64 Angle Rue Bachir Al Ibrahimi ET Hammam El Ang Casablanca, 20500 Tel: +220 306970/440111/12 E-mail: rotaxe@marocnet.net.ma rotaxe@wanadoo.net.ma FENIE BROSSETTE Fenie Brossette 284, boulevard Zerktouni Casablanca Tel: +212 5 29022869 Fax: +212 5 22490227 Web: www.feniebrossette.ma E-mail: i.cohen@ fenie-brossette.ma HIB Agricole SA 18 BD Mohamed V, Kenitra E-mail: hibagri@menara.ma Maroc Trading AA 119, Bd de Bourgogne Tel: +212 522 235790 Fax: +212 522 235797 Web: www.maroctrading.ma E-mail: contact@ maroctrading.ma

SBMH 103 ZI Bir Rami Kenitra Tel: +212 6 61161275 E-mail: b.boudali@sbmh.com SMDM - Societe Marocaine de Distribution Materiel Av. Hassan II Mohammedia Tel: +212 523 318800/05 Fax: +212 523 326396 E-mail: contact@smdm.ma Soberma Groupe Auto Hall Tel: +212 52 2789866 Societe de Realisations Mecaniques Route d’el Jadida Km 14, RP 1 Casablanca, 20300 Tel: +212 522 633700 Fax: +212 522 636839 E-mail: mohammed.derouich@ premium.net/ma Sonacom 14 Bd Ba Hmad MA-Casablanca Tel: +212 52 2249700 Fax: +212 52 2245776 E-mail: sonacom1@menara.ma Stokvis Nord-Afrique SA Lot 17 11 - Zone Industrielle Ouled Salah Bouskoura Casablanca Tel: +212 22 654600 Fax: +212 22 334573/320452 Tractrafric Equipment Maroc Route Desserte des Usines KM 11 6 Autoroute Casa-Rabat Ain Sebaa Grd Casablanca 20250 Tel: +212 2 2763000 E-mail: tamcasa@ magrebnet.net.ma Volvo Maroc SA Km 13 6 Autoroute Casa-Rabat, Ain Hamouda Casablanca Maroc, 20600 Tel: +212 522 764800 Fax: +212 522 764888 E-mail: vcemaroc@volvo.com

Mozambique Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Tel: +27 11 8219000/83 6312429 E-mail: david.stanford@ za.atlascopco.com Babcock International Tel: +258 21 321824/25 E-mail: anil.sumaraj@ babcock.co.za Barloworld Parcela 728C Av Da Namaacha 11.144 Esquero Estrada N2 Matola Maputo, 1114 Tel: +258 21 720343 Doka Mozambique Lda. ledby South Africa (Pty) Barloworld Rua dos Elefantes Talhao “B” Parcela 730 Cidade da Matola Maputo Tel: +258 820 722470 Fax: +27 11 3109711 Web: www.doka.com E-mail: mocambique@doka.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE ENTREPOSTO Habil-Performance, LDA Travessa da Rua Da Idanha 778 Espinho, Portugal 4500-043 Tel: +351 22 7341373 Web: www.habilperformance.com E-mail: comercial@ habil-performance.com Sotema Lda. Av De Mozambique N 4524/4438, Maputo Tel: +258 21 470398 Fax: +258 21 471017 E-mail: sotema@sotema.co.mz Track-Auto Lda. Rua Paulino Santos Gil, 56 Caixa Postal 4076 Maputo Tel: +258 84 3981084 Fax: +258 84 9702739

Namibia Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Tel: +27 11 8219000/83 6312429 E-mail: david.stanford@ za.atlascopco.com Barloworld Namibia (Pty) Ltd. 166 Mandume Ndemufayo Rd Southern Industrial Area Windhoek Tel: +264 61 2804600 Carmix Namibia Hire & Sales PO Box 9305 C/o Harvey & Hosea Kutako Drive, Windhoek Noord Windhoek, 9000 Tel: +264 811401198 Komatsu Namibia (Pty) Ltd. 43 Nordland Street Windhoek, 9000 Tel: +264 61 261281/2/3 Fax: +264 61 216530 Pupkewitz Tel: +264 61310900 E-mail: equip@pupkewitz.com REX QUIP

Niger Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com BIA Equipments & Services Niamey 675 Rue IB-42 Yantala Tel: +227 23 900379 Heavymat Industry BP 1409 Zone Portuaire Lome Tel: +228 22 712278 Web: www.heavymatindustry.com E-mail: deborah.togo@ heavymat-industry.com Manutention Africaine 2 Avenue, De la Chambre de Commmerce, Niamey Tel: +227 733610 Web: www.manutafniger.com E-mail: info@ manutafniger.com

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Nigeria A1 Multi Services Ltd. PO Box 80277 32 Olorunfunmi Street Lafiaji Lagos 101223 Tel: +234 1 7216721 Fax: +234 1 3450588 Web: www.a1ip.com E-mail: ip@a1ip.com ATC Nigeria Ikorodu Road 322A Tel: +234 705 4627174/ 6287902 Web: www.atcnigeria.com E-mail: info@atcnigeria.com Atlas Copco Nigeria Ltd. Tel: +234 70 68621253/817 7183400 E-mail: stanley.musau@ ng.atlascopco.com Bhojsons PLC 29C Kofo Abayomi Street Victoria Island Lagos Tel: +234 1 2618322 E-mail: pra1234@yahoo.com Cummins West Africa Ltd. Tel: +234 1 2272880 Doka Gmbh Nigeria Doka Formwork Nigeria Ltd. Block 101 Plot 21 Lagos Tel: +234 806 4840408 Web: www.doka.com E-mail: nigeria@doka.com Eleven Thirteen Ventures Moleye Street 17 Off Herbert Macaulay Street

By Alagomeji Junction Yaba, Lagos Tel: +234 803 3098902 Web: www.eleven-thirteen.net E-mail: info@eleventhirteen.net Finlay Nigeria Ltd. Block C Unit 3 5 Oro Ago Street Gakari 2 Abuja FCT Tel: +234 805 3530011 Web: www.finlaynigeria.com E-mail: ibrahim@ finlaynigeria.com Heavy Machinery Dealership Ltd. (HMD Nigeria, Abuja) Plot B93/B94 Dawaki District Along Kubwa Expressway Tel: +234 81 85022222/ 85033333 E-mail: info@hmd-nigeria.com Heavy Machinery Dealership Ltd. (HMD Nigeria, Port Harcourt) 28 Trans Amadi Industrial Layout Rivers State Tel: +234 81 85022222/ 85033333 E-mail: info@hmd-nigeria.com

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Heavy Machinery Dealership Ltd. (HMD, Lagos) KM10 Arepo Junction Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Tel: +234 81 85022222/ 85033333 E-mail: info@hmd-nigeria.com Hol-Taj 14A Marine Road Apapa Lagos Jubaili Bros Engineering Ltd. Ikeja, Plot 2 Ikosi Road Oregun Industrial Way Tel: +234 814 0111111 Fax: +234 1 49777845 Web: www.JubailiBros.com E-mail: jb.ikeja@jubailibros.com Mantrac Nigeria Ltd. 2 Billingsway Off Secretariat Road Oregun Industrial Estate Ikeja Lagos 21480 Tel: +234 1 2716300 Web: www.mantracnigeria.com E-mail: anwoko@ mantracnigeria.com Mantrac Nigeria Ltd. (Lagos) 2 Billingsway Off Secretariat Road Oregun Industrial Estate PMB 21480 Ikeja, Lagos Tel: +234 80 23201013 Web: www.mantracnigeria.com E-mail: anwoko@ mantracnigeria.com Mantrac Nigeria Ltd. Km 20 Kaduna North Road Kaduna, 800001 Tel: +234 62 889168 Web: www.mantracnigeria.com E-mail: info@ mantracnigeria.com Mantrac Nigeria Ltd. 41/43 Tafawa Balewa Road Kano Kn 700001 Tel: +234 64 927345 Web: www.mantracnigeria.com E-mail: info@mantracnigeria.com Mantrac Nigeria Ltd. 30 Onitsha Road Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout Port Harcourt Ri 500001 Tel: +234 84 238853 Web: www.mantracnigeria.com E-mail: info@ mantracnigeria.com Marine And Land Logistics Limited 12D Osborne Road Ikoyi Lagos Tel: +234 13205028 E-mail: info@ marineandland.com Panafrican Equipment (Nig) Ltd. 31 Vono Road Off Agege Motor Road Mushin/Ilupeju Lagos Tel: +234 1 9034508 Web: www.panafricangroup.com E-mail: info.ng@ panafricangroup.com

Paterson Simons & Co. Nigeria Ltd. 34, Wharf Road, Apapa Tel: +234 81 30005274 Web: www.patersonsimons.com E-mail: nigeria@ patersonsimons.com Scoa Nigeria 157 Apapa Oshodi Isolo Industrial Area Isolo, Lagos Tel: +234 1 4521774 Fax: +234 1 4521803 Web: www.scoaplc.com E-mail: scoatrac@scoaplc.com SCOA Trac PO Box 21108 157, Isolo-Oshodi Expressway Isolo Industrial Estate Ikeja, Lagos Tel: +234 803 4027262 E-mail: scoatrac@scoaplc.com SCOA TRACK Seagle International Ltd. 6/8 Obagun Avenue Matori Industrial Estate Off Fatai Atere Way Mushin Lagos Tel: +234 1 7755020/803 5713572 Fax: +27 86 6929282 E-mail: info@seagletools.com seagleint@yahoo.com SMT Tel: +234 802 3747678 E-mail: info@smt-nigeria.com Stag Engineering (Nigeria) Ltd. Plot 5, Benson Anoruf Street Oshodi, Lagos Tel: +234 1 4522917 Fax: +234 1 4523391 E-mail: info@ stagengineering.com Yenirod Ltd. 33B, Bishop Oluwole St. Lagos Tel: +234 806 6940111 Fax: +234 1 264578 E-mail: yenirod@hyperia.com

Reunion Societe Commerciale Industrielle de Materiels 3 Rue Charles Darwin Zac 2000 Le Port 97420 Societe Dexploitation Mascareignes Materiel (SE2M) SA 28 Rue Mahatma Gandhi Tel: +262 550440 Fax: +262 550433 E-mail: bossalini.didier@ wanadoo.fr

Rwanda Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@ tz.atlascopco.com I Engineering Rwanda Ltd. PO Box 6295 Nyarutarama, Kigali Tel: +250 788309500 E-mail: cjimenez@ ieng-group.com

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SMT Tel: +32 10 476124 E-mail: info@smt-europe.eu Tractrafric Equipment Rwanda District Kicukiro Kigali Ville De Tel: +33 1 49064400

Senegal AFCO Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com Bernabe Senegal Tel: +221 33 8490101 E-mail: ali.arzouni@ bernabeafrique.com BIA Dakar Km 18.5 Route de Rufisque Zone Franche de Mbao Tel: +221 33 8790030 Fax: +221 33 8532338 Matforce BP 397 10 Avenue Faidherbe Dakar Tel: +221 33 8592268 Fax: +221 33 8399550 E-mail: matforce@ matforce.com Pramac Lifter Afrique Trading SARL Route de I’Aéroport, VDN BP 8959 Tel: +221 33 8693121 Fax: +221 33 8208598 Web: www.pramac.com E-mail: info@pramac.com Societe Auxiliaire (Senegal) D Equipements (Saudequip) Km 5 Boulevard Du Centenaire De La Commune De Dakar Tel: +221 33 8320683 Web: www.saudequip.com E-mail: info@saudequip.com

Seychelles Adesho Marine Latinier Road Victoria, Mahe Tel: +248 224216 Fax: +248 224216 E-mail: adesho@seychelles.sc Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@ tz.atlascopco.com Leal Equipements Compagnie LTEE Tel: +230 2072100 E-mail: djauffret@ lec.lealgroup.com

Sierra Leone A. Yazbeck & Sons Ltd. Tel: +232 77 303042 E-mail: joe@ ayazbeckandsons.com A. Yazbeck & Sons Ltd. (Volvo Penta) 32 Wilkinson Road Tel: +232 22 232324 Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com www.africanreview.com

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Esscon Services Ltd. 26, Steward Street Freetown Tel: +232 76 613907 E-mail: esscon_sl@yahoo.co.uk Mantrac Sierra Loene Ltd. 6-8 Blackhall Road Freetown Western Tel: +232 22 223317 Web: www.mantracsierraleone.com E-mail: info@ mantracsierraleone.com Mantrac Sierra Loene Ltd. (Freetown) 6-8 Blackhall Road Freetown PO Box 127 Tel: +232 30 250010 Web: www.mantrac-sl.com E-mail: ybockarie@ mantrac-sl.com Panafrican Equipment (Ghana) Ltd. No. 10 Agbaamo Street Airport Residential Area Accra Tel: +233 30 2215840 Web: www.panafricangroup.com E-mail: info.sl@ panafricangroup.com

Somalia Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@ tz.atlascopco.com

South Africa 3D Laser Mapping 44 Hiddingh Road Bergvliet Cape Town 7045 Tel: +27 21 3002874 Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Tel: +27 11 8219000/83 6312429 E-mail: david.stanford@ za.atlascopco.com Babcock International Group 19 Taljaard Rd Bartlett. Gauteng Tel: +27 11 2307300 E-mail: enquiries@ babcock.co.za Babcock International South Africa Tel: +27 11 2307300 E-mail: enquiries@ babcock.co.za Barloworld Equipment PO Box 781291 Sandton, 2146 Tel: +27 11 3014000 Web: www.barloworldequipment.com Barloworld Equipment CNR Quinn & Villiers Streets Kimberley, 8300 Tel: +27 53 8329300 Web: www.barloworldequipment.com

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BAUER Technologies South Africa 17 Thornhill Office Park 92 Bekker Road Midrand 1686 Tel: +27 11 8053307 Fax: +27 11 8053313 Web: www.bauersa.co.za E-mail: birgit.leone@bauer.de Bell Equipment International PO Box 25391 East Rand Mall Johannesburg 1462 Tel: +27 11 9664942/49/29 Fax: +27 11 9664980 Web: www.bellequipment.com E-mail: miked@bell.co.za BME Packaging cc Angus Crescent 6 Longmeadow Business Estate Eas, Edenvale 1609 Tel: +27 11 8073069 Fax: +27 11 8073957 Web: www.bmegroup.co.za CSE CTC Plant Company Pty Ltd. Corner of Michigan and Manchester Road ARPT Industria, Cape Town Tel: +27 21 3862190 Web: www.ctcplant.co.za Cummins South Africa Tel: +27 11 3218700 Doka South Africa (Pty) PO Box 8337 Halfway House Midrand Johannesburg 1685 Tel: +27 11 3109709 Fax: +27 11 3109711 Web: www.doka.co.za E-mail: south-africa@doka.com Doubell Machines Corner Albany & Frederick North End Port Elizabeth Tel: +27 41 5859060 Eazi Sales & Service Unit 3, No 2 Swart Drive President Park Midrand Johannesburg 1685 Tel: +27 86 1005540 Fax: +27 11 3127381 Web: www.eazisals.co.za E-mail: sales@eazi.co.za Engineering Marine Services Dom Pedro Jetty Port Elizabeth Tel: +27 41 5823769 Fax: +27 41 5822705 E-mail: peter@engmarine.com Eqstra Construction and Mining Equipment 9 Brewery Road Isando Tel: +27 11 9778300 Flowmaster Unit 6 Grand Central Park 87 New Road Grand Central Airport Midrand Tel: +27 11 3156774 Fax: +27 11 3156776 E-mail: cg@flowmaster.co.za

Hatz Diesel SA (Pty) Ltd. 9 Jersey Drive Longmeadow East Business Est, Edenvale Tel: +27 11 5740900 Fax: +27 11 5740939 Web: www.hatz.co.za E-mail: info@hatz.co.za IQ Oil Filtration CC PO Box 137, Modderfontein Johannesburg, 1645 Tel: +27 11 8250230/1/2/3 Fax: +27 11 8256225 Web: www.iqoil.co.za E-mail: info@iqoil.co.za adrian@iqoil.co.za Keestrack SA PO Box 5094 Unit 78 The Kanyincnr Nalin and Leeukop Roads Rivonia 2128 Tel: +27 73 7606962 Web: www.keestrack.com E-mail: sales.africa@keestrack.net Kirloskar Engines South Africa (Pty) Ltd. 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) Ltd. Unit B1The Stables Business Cnr. Of 3rd Road & 2nd Avenue Linbro Park Modderfontein PO Box 652492 Johannesburg 2065 Tel: +27 11 5536900 Fax: +27 11 6664745 E-mail: kirson@kirloskar.co.za Komatsu Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. Corner Diesel & Isando Roads Isando Gauteng 1600 Tel: +27 11 9231000 Fax: +27 11 9231111 Labotec (Pty) Ltd. Labotec Park 21 Bavaria Ave Randjespark Midrand, 1685 Tel: +27 11 3155434 Fax: +27 11 3155882/7/9 Web: www.labotec.za E-mail: lyleh@labotec.co.za Lafarge Gypsum (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 167025 Brackendowns 1454 Johannesburg Tel: +27 11 3894500 Fax: +27 11 8646816 Web: www.lafarge.co.za Lafarge Industries South Africa (Pty) Ltd. 35 Westfield Road Longmeadow Business Estate Ex, Edenvale 1609 Tel: +27 11 6571000 Web: www.lafarge.co.za MachinePower (Pty) Ltd. 162 Rangeview Road Apex Industrial Benoni Gauteng Province, 1501 Tel: +27 11 8454184 Fax: +27 86 5722579 Web: www.sparepower.co.za E-mail: sales@sparepower.co.za

Magnum Marine 34 Leeds Crescent Pinetown Tel: +27 31 7023191 Fax: +27 31 7010094 E-mail: jburndbn@global.co.za Marelli Electrical Machines South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Unit 4, 55 Activia Road Activia Park Elandsfontein Gauteng, 1406 Tel: +27 11 8225566 Fax: +27 11 8288089 Web: www.marellimotori.com E-mail: southafrica@ marellimotori.com NEW HOLLAND REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE Northern Marine SA 18 Rist Avenue Havenside, Durban Tel: +27 31 4051289 Fax: +27 31 4004265 E-mail: candyshop@telkomsa.net Pan Mixer SA (Pty) Ltd. Graniet St. Jet Park Tel: +27 13 973754 Fax: +27 13 974721 Web: www.panmixers.co.za E-mail: sales@panmixers.co.za Readymix Consultant Services 15 Nova Avenue Morehill Glen Morehill Benoni Tel: +27 810 255022 Fax: +27 11 4255284 Web: www.kti-plersch.com E-mail: ice@kti-plersch.com Rossi Southern Africa 2 Umlazi Close, Trade Zone Dube Tradeport King Shaka International Airport La Mercy 4405 Tel: +27 32 8150380 Fax: +27 32 8150389 Web: www.rossi-group.co.za E-mail: info.southafrica@ rossi-group.com Russell Chard Marine 21 Rupee RIF. CBD Natal Tel: +27 35 7897088 Fax: +27 35 7893230 E-mail: russell@ hireanything.co.za SDMO Johannesburg PO Box 5201 40 Rawbone Street Ophirton 2091 Weltevredenpark 1715 Tel: + 33 6 31594701 Web: www.sdmo.com Southern Marine Workshop 3 Carlisle Street Cape Town Tel: +27 21 5102420 Fax: +27 21 5102467 E-mail: clive@ southernmarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 48 Cape Town Tel: +27 21 5110653 Fax: +27 21 5103049 E-mail: noel@ southernpower.co.za

Speedease Heathway Square Suite 1001 Ground Floor Cnr Beyers Naude Drive & Castle hi Cresta, Johannesburg 2195 Tel: +27 11 4782086 Fax: +27 11 4781168 E-mail: grant.watters@ speedease.com SPP Pumps Ltd. Sterling Fluid Systems (SA) 39 Forge Road Spartan Johannesburg 1625 Tel: +27 11 3943922 Fax: +27 11 9702472 TCS RUD (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 590 Fochville, 2515 Web: www.tcs-rud.com E-mail: tcsrud@lantic.net TOMA Equipment 198 High Road, Bredell Johannesburg Tel: +27 79 5069999/83 4485658 Fax: +27 86 6929282 E-mail: tony.scott@toma.co.za TVH Parts South Africa PO Box 886 Isando Johannesburg, 1600 Tel: +27 11 3923557 Fax: +27 11 3923599 Web: www.tvh.com E-mail: warren.farland@tvh.com UkuZwana 73 Stock Road Beautiful Gate Security Comple Philippi East Cape Towe, 7755 Tel: +27 21 7975905 Fax: +27 21 7622203 Web: www.ukuzwana.com Volvo Southern Africa Pty Ltd CNR Jetpark Road Gauteng Tel: +27 11 8425034/8425033 Fax: +27 11 8739845 E-mail: jonks.roedolf@volvo.com Wirtgen South Africa (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 8820 19 Buwbes Street Sebenza Edenglen, 1613 Tel: +27 11 4521838 Fax: +27 11 4524886 Web: www.wirtgen.co.za E-mail: heinrichs@wirtgen.co.za

Sudan Al Barajoub Engineering Co. Ltd. PO Box 11961 Khartoum Tel: +249 183 778413 Fax: +249 183 778334 Web: www.albarajoub.com E-mail: info@albarajoub.com Alqahria Multi Activities Co. Ltd. Elgreif Gharb Square 83 No. 162 Khartoum Tel: +249 99 9410740 Web: www.eecegypt.com E-mail: sudan@eecegypt.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE CTC Group PO Box 980, CTC Group Building Zubeir Pasha Street Kartoum, 1111 Tel: +249 187 144132 Fax: +249 183 787638 E-mail: yahya.gasim@ ctcgroupltd.com

Swaziland Atlas Motors Stores Road Industrial Sites Mbabane Tel: +268 404 3001 Fax: +268 404 1190 Barloworld Equipment Swaziland (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 120, Manzini, 200 Tel: +268 5187049

Tanzania ACHELIS Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@ tz.atlascopco.com Auto Sueco Tanzania Plot 114 Nyerere Road PO Box 9303 Dar Es Salaam Tel: +255 222 866 333 E-mail: rui.pires@ autosueco.co.tz ETC Agro Tractors and Implements Ltd. PO Box 10295 Plot No.5 Opp. Shoprite Nyerere Road Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 684222484 E-mail: cm.tanzania@ etcagro.com Incar Tanzania Ltd. PO Box 20479 Dar Es Salaam Tel: +255 22 2861668/78 4388969 E-mail: gm@incartz.com Mantrac SAE Plot No 60 & 61 Nyakato Road Mwanza Tel: +255 28 2572205 Web: www.mantractanzania.com E-mail: info@ mantractanzania.com Mantrac SAE Plot 4A Nyerere Road Dar Es Salaam Tel: +255 22 2860161/2 Web: www.mantractanzania.com E-mail: info@ mantractanzania.com Mantrac SAE Gofu Area Plot #11 Bolton Tanga Tel: +255 27 2642987 Web: www.mantractanzania.com E-mail: info@ mantractanzania.com Mantrac SAE Boma Rd Plot #5 Moshi Kilimanjaro Tel: +255 27 2751711 Web: www.mantractanzania.com E-mail: info@ mantractanzania.com

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Togo ADTF SARL 128BD Jean Paul 2° BP 30720 Lomo Tel: +228 325 6005 E-mail: dsitou@caramail.com Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com Heavymat Industry BP 1409 Zone Portuaire Lome Tel: +228 22 712278 Web: www.heavymatindustry.com E-mail: deborah.togo@ heavymat-industry.com SDMO Lome Ensemble Immobilier RAMC 7 boulevard du 24 janvier Quartier Assivito Lome Tel: +228 92437933 SMT Benin Tel: +228 99 999215

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Togo Equipment Boite Postal 13300 Lome Maritime Tel: +228 2270312 Web: www.togoequipements.com E-mail: info@ togoequipements.com

Tunisia Bateaumed De L Energie Tunis 8610 Tel: +216 71 840807 Fax: +216 71 848536 E-mail: bateaumed@planet.tn Inter Equipment SA 80 Avenue de Carthage Tunis, 1000 Tel: +216 71 256666/22313303 Fax: +216 71 338375 E-mail: intequip@planet.tn Italcar SA Rue n. 8612,Z.I. La Charguia 1 Tunis, 2035 Tel: +246 71 205502 Fax: +246 20 235390960 E-mail: chiheb.riahi@ italcar-sa.com Le Materiel SA 45 Rue Ibn Khaldoun Tel: +216 79 408484 Fax: +216 79 408483 Web: www.lemateriel.com.tn LE MOTEUR DIESEL Nordic Machinery Rue Fouchana Lot 22 Zone Industrielle El-M’ghira I Ben Arous 2082 Tel: +216 71 409260 Fax: +216 71 409270 E-mail: khaled.haddad@ nordic.tn Parenin SA Boite Postale 44 Cite Ezzouhour Tunis 2052 Tel: +216 71 592300 Web: www.parenin.com.tn E-mail: parenin@ parenin.com.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 SOTRADIES Sotudis Tel: +216 71 384000

Uganda ACHELIS Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@ tz.atlascopco.com Auto Sueco Ltd Kenya Plot 59-65 6th Street Industrial Area Kampala 12080 Tel: +256 756 168261 E-mail: elvis.duran@ auto-sueco.co.ke

ENGSOL (Engineering Solutions) 7 Spring Close Off 5th Street Industrial Area Kampala Tel: +256 414 259216 Fax: +256 414 347208 Web: www.engsol.co.ug E-mail: info@engsol.co.ug ETC Agro Tractors and Implements Ltd. Plot No. 1367 Block 236 Jinja Road Opp. Shire Fuel Station Kampala Tel: +256 751237669 E-mail: sales.ug@etcagro.com Hydraform (U) Ltd. Plot 12, Kanjokya Street Kololo, Kampala Tel: +256 7 52211562 Fax: +256 7 90912540/1 Web: www.hydraform.com E-mail: joy@hydraform.co.ug Jubaili Bros Kampala Tel: +256 779443360 Web: www.JubailiBros.com Mantrac Uganda Ltd. PO Box 7126, Kampala Tel: +256 77498439 Web: www.mantracuganda.com E-mail: fyiga@ mantracuganda.com Mantrac Uganda Ltd. Plot 17/41 7th Street Industrial Area Kampala Central Tel: +256 41 4304000 Web: www.mantracuganda.com Victoria Equipment Ltd. Plot 2-4 Mulwana Road Industrial Area Kampala Tel: +256 41 256025 Fax: +256 41 256025

Yemen Tehama Trading PO Box 5370 Maalla Adan Tel: +967 2 241736

Zambia Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Tel: +260 2 12311562/978 999175 E-mail: daniel.banister@ zm.atlascopco.com Babcock International Tel: +260 2 611693 E-mail: garthr@babcock.co.zm Barloworld Equipment Zambia Ltd. PO Box 20810 Kitwe Copperbelt 10101 Tel: +260 2 211311 E-mail: barkit@zamnet.zm Delta Auto & Equipment Ltd. F/609/E/56/A Chamba Valley Lusaka Tel: +260 211 282583 E-mail: topmotors@yahoo.cn

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Industrial Equipment Ltd - Kitwe Plot 1312 Mulilakwenda Road PO Box 20189 Kitwe Tel: +260 2 216014 Fax: +260 2 217035 Komatsu Zambia (Pty) Ltd. Plot 314/315 David Kaunda Road Chingola 10101 Tel: +260 212 310556/9 Fax: +260 212 310560 Lafarge Zambia PO Box 32639 Farm No.1880 Kafue Rd Chilanga, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 367400 Fax: +260 211 278134 Web: www.lafarge.co.zm Saro Agro PO Box 35168 Los Angeles Road Lusaka Tel: +260 1 287472 E-mail: ashok@saroagri.co.zm Swedish Trucks & Buses Ltd. Plot 5177/78 Lusaka Tel: +260 1 227077 Fax: +260 1 220895

Zimbabwe Atlas Copco Zimbabwe Pvt. Ltd. Tel: +263 4 621761/6/912 425159 E-mail: davis.nongera@ zw.atlascopco.com Autocontrol Systems 50 Lytton Road Workington Harare Tel: +263 4 753376/7 Fax: +263 4 772210 Web: www.autocontrol.co.zw E-mail: adam@autocontrol.co.zw AVOCA Marine PO BOX 121 Tel: +263 61 2501 Fax: +263 61 3255 E-mail: avoca@iwayafrica.com Barzem Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. PO Box 1192 Bulawayo Matabeleland N Tel: +263 967781 Conquip Tel: +263 4485543 E-mail: garym@conquip.co.zw Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe PO Box GD160 Greendale. Harare Tel: +263 7 7214605776 Web: www.lafarge.co.zw Machinery Exchange 5a Martin Drive Msasa Harare Tel: +263 4 4471802/ 772252992 E-mail: brendan@ machinery-exchange.net Motec Heavy Machinery Company Pvt. Ltd. 68 Mutare Road Amby, Msasa Harare Tel: +263 4 480012/3 Fax: +263 4 480011

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Versatile and feature-rich Doosan’s portable compressors for Middle East & Africa serve construction and mining firms in a wide range of applications

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he portable compressor range from Doosan Portable Power is one of the most comprehensive for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) markets, covering the full range of compressed air applications from construction, rental, utilities and manufacturing to quarrying, waterwell drilling and the oil and gas industry, with free air deliveries from 185 to 1500 cfm (5.0 to 42.5 m3/min) at output pressures from 100 to 500 psig (7 to 35 bar). As well as a wide selection of Tier 3 High Ambient models, the range also includes several Tier 1 or Tier 2 engine-powered models well suited to the fuel quality levels found in these regions.

Among the smallest Tier 2 models is the popular C185WKUB-EX-T2 compressor which offers a number of advantages including a compact design, easy towability and transportation and high manoeuvrability for use in confined areas. The C185WKUB-EX-T2 compressor is specially designed for use in hot climates such as those in MEA. With a simple and reliable instrumentation panel with mechanical gauges combined with unmatched serviceability and the industry's most reliable airend, the C185WKUB-EX-T2 compressor is ideal for both rental and contractor operations and meets the highest industry safety standards.

The C185WKUB-EX-T2 compressor has a free air delivery of 185 cfm (5.2 m³/min) and operates at a working pressure of 100 psig (7 bar) and is aimed at standard pressure applications in construction such as powering breakers and tools in road repair, demolition and refurbishment. For these applications, there are three or four air power outlets and a number of useful options.

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Features and options work as well as foundation drilling in Moving up the range, another popular general construction, Doosan offers a model in MEA is the Tier 3 number of different models, such as the P260/HP220WYM-T3 compressor, which XHP900WCAT-T1 and XHP1070WCAT-T1 offers many of the features found in the models incorporating the very reliable CAT smaller machine but also offers a dual 3406 Tier l mechanically controlled engine pressure option for more versatility to serve ideal for use in MEA. The XHP900WCAT-T1 a wider range of applications. As a result, and XHP1070WCAT-T1 compressors have the ‘two-in-one’ P260/HP220WYM-T3 dual free air deliveries of 900 cfm (25.4 m³/min) pressure portable air compressor delivers and 1070 cfm (30.3 m³/min), respectively, at air flows ranging from 220 to 260 cfm (6.2an output pressure of 350 psig (24.1 bar).

7.4 m³/min) and pressures ranging from 100 Taking the range up to a free air delivery to 150 psi (7-10 bar). of 1270 cfm (36 m³/min) and an output Providing a free air delivery of 375 cfm pressure of 500 cfm (35 bar), is the (10.6 m³/min) at 125 psig (8.6 bar), the larger XP375WCU-T2 compressor features a Tier 2 Cummins mechanically controlled engine particularly suited to MEA fuel quality levels and offering easy operation and maintenance.

Again the XP375WCU-T2 model has been specially designed for the MEA climate but also features a reliable, heavy duty air intake filtration system allowing it to cope easily with the very dusty environment.

The XP375WCU-T2 The XHP1070WCAT-T1 models incorporates the reliable compressor is ideal for CAT 3406 Tier l mechanically controlled engine sand blasting operations.

For larger air flows of 825 cfm XXHP1270 model, an innovative, open (23.3 m³/min) at an output pressure of 125 frame compressor providing a small psig (8.6 bar), the mid range 9/235WCU-T2 footprint with the highest power density in compressor also features a Tier 2 Cummins the industry in terms of the flow and mechanically controlled engine as well as a pressure combination. The innovative high ambient temperature (52 oC) XXHP1270 model offers as standard, dual package/cool box air flow system ideal for flow and dual pressure. use in MEA. For high purity applications The 9/235WCU-T2 High Ambient (pharmaceutical, food preparation, compressor is designed for work in the petroleum), instrumental quality air and harshest conditions, with environmental nuclear power plant back-up, the Doosan contamination minimised by a drip proof NHP1500 oil-free, Tier 3 diesel driven base which helps to prevent the spillage of compressor provides 1500 cfm (42.5 fluids. Other aspects include integrated m³/min) of oil free compressed air. automatic safety shutdown features.

Equipped with a built-in aftercooler for reduced air moisture content, the NHP1500 Drilling down into the detail model has a variable discharge pressure For quarrying, deep drilling for oil and gas that can cover a wide operating range exploration, water well drilling and pipeline between 60-155 psig (4.1-10.7 bar). ■

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Advanced new drive solutions Specialist engineering company SEW-Eurodrive will be launching four internationally recognised solutions

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his year's Electra Mining Africa Exhibition is being held in Johannesburg in September 2014, showcasing solutions ideal for mining applications.

Recognised as Africa's leading mining conference, Electra Mining attracts more than 38,000 industry professionals from the continent in more than 38,000 sq m of exhibition space during the five-day event.

SEW-Eurodrive general manager of communications Rene Rose believes that Electra Mining provides the greatest degree of high level exposure for the company's range of new and existing solutions.

The theme for the SEW-Eurodrive stand this year will be ‘The Meeting Place’. “We would like to invite visitors to meet with us at our stand to discuss possible solutions for their specific application requirements.

The stand promises to provide visitors with professional interaction from industry experts,” comments Rose. This is in keeping with the company’s new business philosophy of providing customers with application solutions and automation for any area of their business.

Rose adds that daily presentations will also be held in conjunction with SAiMechE.

“The African mining sector continues to hold potential for tremendous growth. Electra Mining hosts the top leaders of the industry under one roof, making it the ideal stage for professional networking and generating new business leads,” she explains. In addition to mining, Electra Mining also attracts other heavy industry visitors from all spheres.

The SEW-Eurodrive solutions that are being officially launched at Electra Mining 2014 include; Maxolution Maxolution is a new business unit which takes care of business from a consultant perspective. This service offers customers customised solu-tions based on their particular application requirements. The idea is that the customer comes to SEW-Eurodrive with their requirement of moving something from point A to B, and the mechatronic engineering Maxolution team will provide a solution that is best suited. Everything from planning, designing, engineering right through to the final finished product, as well as commissioning and after sales service, is covered by Maxolution. ■ Electra Mining Africa Exhibition is being held in September in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Africa’s aluminium industry fights for growth Africa’s aluminium sector has always struggled, and recent setbacks in South Africa are casting a large shadow over the industry

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frica’s aluminium sector has always struggled, and recent setbacks in South Africa are casting a large shadow over the industry. Plans to ramp up bauxite exploitation in Guinea and kick start aluminium manufacturing in Mozambique may hint at brighter days for the industry on the horizon, however.

The aluminium sector, on a global level, has been struggling recently, due to sluggish demand from its biggest consumer, China, Production levels are deceptively strong.

Between March 2013 and March 2014, world aluminium production came to 54,200,000 mt, compared with 35,081,000mt between March 2005 and March 2006. However, demand has not grown in line with that increase causing prices to stumble- from more than US$1.2/lb in April 2011 to less than 80 cents/lb currently. ”Prices have not been strong in recent months and the general wisdom is that is due to reduced demand from China,” says Gary Mcmahon, a senior mining specialist at the World Bank. “At the same time, supply from sub-Saharan Africa has not been increasing,” he adds.

Aluminium production in Africa was 1,934,000mt tonnes between March 2005 and March 2006. Eight years on the figure has hardly risen- production between March 2013 and March 2014 was 1,966,000mt.

There are concerns that the imminent closure of BHP Billiton’s smelter in Richards Bay port in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, will be a further blow to production levels in the region. South Africa’s aluminium industry is worth US$5.1mn a year but in January, BHP Billiton announced that it had started consultations with its workers over the suspension of production at the Richards Bay site, calling into question the future of around 450 jobs. The development came after BHP Billiton admitted in the autumn of 2012 that Richards Bay was an "operation which has been under significant and ongoing financial

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pressure" and referred to the consultation as a measure "to minimise the impact of any changes on employees and the downstream industry in South Africa".

The repercussions for production levels in Africa are major. The firm’s two smelters at Richards Bay plus its third outfit in Mozambique combined contribute to one million tonnes of Africa’s aluminium production every year. Furthermore one of the Richards Bay smelters, Hillside, is the biggest standard aluminium ingot producer in the southern hemisphere. BHP Billiton’s decision comes after South Africa started to be affected by electricity blackouts from 2008 and the global recession hit in the same year.

The aluminium industry has also struggled to position itself strongly against international competitors. There has been a lack of investment into technology, which would bring down operating costs and increase productivity- probably because such technology requires sizeable upfront investment. The popularity of cheap imported manufactured products from Asia has also dented demand for locally-produced goods manufactured using aluminium.

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there robust enough signs that aluminium smelting is set to take off elsewhere on the continent in a spectacular enough fashion.

“There is not enough competitively priced power in most countries, with the exception of Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC]. In the DRC you could have Inga but BHP Billiton dropped out a couple of years ago and as far as I know, there are no new serious investors to build an aluminum smelter,” says Mcmahon. In 2012, BHP Billiton cancelled plans to build a smelter in Congo after reviewing the costs to build it. The smelter would have produced 800,000 tonnes of aluminium every year.

“Rio Tinto has been talking about expanding its smelter in Cameroon for years but there does not seem to be progress, There are some small prospects in Mozambique but I suspect that would need much higher prices. And if BHP closes its two South Africa smelters, that would offset any gains elsewhere (other than Inga),” adds MacMahon.

In Mozambique, slowing global demand has compromised the lucrativeness of the aluminium industry too. Revenues at the Mozal plant, co-owned by BHP Billiton, the www.africanreview.com

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Mitsubishi Corporation, the Industrial Corporation of South Africa and the state of Mozambique, dropped slightly by 2.6 per cent between January and September 2013.

Nonetheless, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit, aluminium exports from Mozal, which currently has a production level of 506,000 tonnes per annum, could come to US$1.1bn by 2018, although coal is set to overtake aluminium to become the country’s biggest export by 2015.

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The aluminium sector, on a global level, has been struggling recently, due to sluggish demand from its biggest consumer, China “By and large the aluminum smelting industry is not well suited to Africa given that, with a couple of exceptions, there is no large amount of price competitive power,” says McMahon from the World Bank. “Since smelters first appeared in sub-Saharan Africa, the demand for power from other sources has risen tremendously, making the days of cheap power over for most countries,” he adds.

Despite the big challenges facing aluminium smelting in Africa, interest in Guinea’s reserves of Bauxite, which is the raw material used to make aluminium, is rising.

Guinea is the biggest producers of bauxite in the world. The country aims to take advantage of rising long-term demand in China and triple bauxite production by 2020.

It is estimated that the Guinea will produce between 16mn and 20mn tonnes of bauxite between 2016 and 2017 and it is hoped that this will rise to 61mn tonnes. In 2012, Guinea produced 19.9mn tonnes of bauxite and just shy of 250,000 tonnes of alumina. The country

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also intends to increase production capacity significantly from the current level of 7 per cent to 25 per cent in 2020.

Guinea is currently involved in eight bauxite development projects. For example, in November last year, its government inked a deal worth US$5bn with Dubai and Abu Dhabi to establish both a bauxite mining operation and alumina refinery in the country. Both are expected to come into operation by 2017. The refinery will have a capacity of 2mn tonnes per annum to start with. It should be ready for commercial production within five years of that- by 2022.

It is hoped that US$5bn of investment should follow the deal over the next eight years.

Guinea’s government has also forged a deal with United Company Rusal to establish a 1.2mn tonnes capacity alumina refinery. It will form part of the Dian-Dian mine complex, set to pump out 3mn tonnes of bauxite a year by 2015.

Guinea has also forged a deal with mining heavyweights Alcoa and Rio Tinto: “In 2005,

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Alcoa and Rio Tinto Alcan signed a Basic Agreement with the Government of Guinea that sets a framework for the development of a 1.5mn metric tonnes per year alumina refinery in Guinea,” says Charlotte Curtis, an assistant at Alcoa Guinea. “ The basic Agreement has been extended until 2015,” she adds.

“Most of the known bauxite in sub-Saharan Africa is in Guinea and they have a fairly large industry,” says McMahon from the World Bank. “Political instability is the main reason it is not larger. Distance from markets and related infrastructure costs are another constraint.” There has also been discontent among the mining community at the passing of a mining code in 2011 that gave the state a free 15 per cent stake in mining projects, with the possibility to beef this up to 35 per cent.

Meanwhile, there has also been some movement in terms of aluminium manufacturing prospects in Africa, in particular in Mozambique. ■ Sherelle Jacobs

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Cap lamp launch brightens the future of SA A first-of-its-kind Luminator cap lamp set to eliminate the hazards of reduced visibility in South African underground mining operations

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MSA invented the first electric cap lamp in 1918, in a bid to counter the high numbers of underground mining fatalities caused by open flame lamps that were exposed to high levels of combustible methane. MSA has remained a front runner in cap lamp innovation, with the locally developed Luminator being the latest international breakthrough in response to local market needs.

MSA Africa sub-Saharan sales leader José Peral notes that the Luminator sets itself apart from all other cap lamps in the world, as it features a number of groundbreaking innovations which are set to dramatically improve visibility and personal safety for South African underground miners.

"A major feature is that it enhances the miner's ability to more effectively detect cracks on hanging walls, which usually represent signs of ground falls and roof collapse. By swiftly identifying these cracks, miners save valuable seconds and are able to evacuate in the event of a rock fall," he states.

This improved visibility is made possible by two state-of-the-art LEDs. The working beam is emitted by an OSLON SSL 150 high class LED and works through an internal reflection and refraction lens, which creates homogenous and halo free light. In combination with its colour temperature, identifying cracks on hanging walls or seam layers is simplified with the MSA Luminator cap.

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the user to switch between three modes, namely; working light narrow beam, peripheral light and walking light. MSA Africa product manager Tshepo Lebona points out that the walking light feature adds to overall worker safety.

“The extended walking light illuminates the two-step walking distance in front of the user, which increases the worker's comfort and underground safety by reducing injuries caused by tripping or slipping due to insufficient light," he explains.

The Luminator cap lamp also boasts MSA's LiFePO¬4 Lithium-Ion battery pack technology, which ensures that working light is able to run for more than 36 hours. ■

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Gold mining in Africa South Africa and Ghana have long been the greatest gold mining centres in Africa. Interest in Francophone Africa’s gold production potential is steadily rising

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outh Africa was the largest gold producer in the world until 2006.

Discovery of gold in South Africa in the 19th century goes a long way in explaining the country’s status as the most developed country on the continent. Ghana is the tenth largest producer in the world and the second major producer in Africa. The precious metal is integral to the West African nation’s identity; it was named the Gold Coast under British colonial rule. Understandably, these two countries have dominated discussion of gold mining in Africa. Yet, the industry is diversifying and gold mining is flourishing in other African countries. A great deal of them are Francophone.

Mali, which is the third largest gold producer on the continent and produced 67.4 tonnes of gold last year, is turning heads. Its gold mining sector is flourishing despite the fact the country suffered a coup in 2012 and is struggling with a Tuareg rebellion in the north along with a rising al-Qaeda threat. The latest figures are deceptive, however. In July,

Mali’s ministry of mines revealed that the gold reserves that mining firms hold in the country have fallen to 609.1 tonnes from 651.68 tonnes at the end of last year. These figures do not include new mining projects, such as the five licensed enterprises that are currently in the pipeline; the reserves of new mining projects comes to 310 tonnes.

Randgold Resources, which operates the Morila, Loulo and Gounkoto gold mines in Mali, is optimistic that its investments in the country will soon pay off. At Gounkoto, Randgold Resources has been ramping up its exploration. The company has finished a drill program around the deposit, and is continuing to conduct exploration in the system’s northern extensions.

"We are starting to deliver on the mine in Mali," says Mark Bristow, CEO of Randgold Resources.

Birmingham firm Hummingbird Resources also revealed in June that it is set to take over Gold Fields’ Yanfolila project in the country in return for US$20mn in stock.

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Yanfolila has already enjoyed investment coming to US$100mn and is believed to have gold inventories of 1.8mn ounces.

"Mali was ultimately attractive for us because it is a well-trodden path for the gold mining industry," says Dan Betts, CEO of Hummingbird. "It is the third biggest gold producer in Africa, and it has the tax system, support and infrastructure to fully support the gold industry, so for us it couldn’t have been a better choice," he adds.

"We have spent more than US$114mn on our Mali project so far. It is now fully permitted and the resources are fully defined.

We are just looking to re-optimise and reengineer the plan and we anticipate to be producing gold by the end of next year."

Meanwhile, AIM-listed Alecto Minerals has enjoyed a 28 per cent rise in gold resources at its Kossanto gold project in Mali. In June, the firm’s CEO, Mark Jones, said he was “extremely pleased with the results of reverse circulation drilling, which revealed two metres at 13.54 grams per tonne and one metre at 12.8 grams per tonne.

Côte d'Ivoire, a country which is almost completely underlaid by the gold-endowed Archean and Lower Proterozoic formations that also stretch into Ghana, Burkina Faso and Mali but has with virtually no mining tradition, is increasingly on the radar of gold mining firms. The country’s mining ministry announced in June that it anticipates Côte d'Ivoire gold production will climb 10 per cent this year, from 15.5 tonnes to 17 tonnes.

The government thinks the country can achieve an annual production rate of 25 tonnes in the future.

Mark Bristow, CEO of Randgold Resources, is confident that its next big discovery will be in Côte d'Ivoire. The company already has one mine operating in Côte d'Ivoire called Tongon and it also has two other major permitsMankono and Fapoha: "Côte d'Ivoire has huge potential," says Bristow. "It has the single biggest surface area of rock underlying it. Historically it does not have much of a mining economy, and a lot of economic development has focused on infrastructure in the past. " ■ www.africanreview.com

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Mill Gear Units enhances mining industry A new range of MGU industrial gear units, designed specifically for use with grinding mill drive trains in the mining industry, have been introduced to the local market by SEW-Eurodrive

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"The M1PSF, ME2FS and ML2PSF are a part of the MGU series of industrial gear units.

They are an application specific extension of the M1 series of gear units," he states.

The MGU series meets the highest quality, reliability and performance requirements, and is made from the best quality materials.

"This has resulted in increased safety for drive

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applications that were previously run using conventional gear units. The new series also provides economic advantages for new drive applications,� Pilger explains.

The MGU gear series features a horizontally split housing which is equipped with facilities for lifting, oil inlet and outlet, oil heater, a lubrication unit attachment, an oil sight glass, along with various other components. The housing is composed of various materials ranging from fabricated steel to cast iron.

This, along with the sturdy and rugged

design, ensures that the gear housing can withstand a tough working environment. All of the gears and pinions used in the MGU range meet ISO 6 standards.

In addition, the gear mesh properties have been selected in order to minimise the noise and vibration levels, as well as to reduce the risk of surface wear to the unit.

Pilger highlights that high speed shafts are equipped with a three-bearing arrangement. He adds that the radial load component from the gear mesh is supported by two radial bearings. â–

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Doing business in Ghana An exclusive interview with the investor Ramazan Kafarov, CEO/Chairman of Geo Professional Services African Review: The personality Mr. Kafarov is now a world citizen in the area of entrepreneurship. How did it all begin for you in Africa?

Ramazan Kafarov: The story is very simple.

Fourteen years ago during the negotiations in Germany, my old fellow offered me to start gold mining in Ghana. I had never had any relations to African continent before, so, probably, that’s why I decided to give it a try. While on a visit to the capital of Ghana, Accra , and having stayed here for a couple of weeks, making deep analysis of its local market as well as the country’s macroeconomic environment as a businessman, I saw vast opportunities the country has to offer. Ghana has close historic and economic relations with the United Kingdom and Western Europe, and Ghanaians are considered as the most friendly people in the African continent. All this was more than enough for me. So my business exploits began when I purchased a land rich in alluvial deposits of gold, one hundred and twenty km2 in area, in one of the country’s regions, hitherto having sent a few geologists for estimation of the allotment. And that is how it all started with the alluvial mining.

AR: How many businesses do you manage currently; what kind of businesses are they, and how widespread are they, globally?

RK: I am the owner and the founder of a few group of companies. Let us take each of them for consideration.

Our consulting company supports other companies or private entities in solving problems of administrative, investigative, anticipate characters dealing in gold business within the mining industry, problems in financing, optimisation of the labour process, strategic planning and investment activity of the company, provides a variety of consulting services

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Geo Professional Services supports business in the mining industry, with financing, labour, strategy and investment” and helps to find solutions to difficulties within areas where there are mineral deposits. The company provides services in project development and effective organisation of gold mining “turn-key projects” companies, skillfully introduce new technologies, and recent developments in company foundation.

Also, the company provides special equipment on lease or purchases terms upon a mutual agreement of the parties.

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With regard to the next company, there is availability of qualified geological service personnel who execute prospecting works within our four – acquired territories within some regions of Ghana; there is strong laboratory base and analytical department where geological prospecting works are performed, and these are done within the confines of our own licensed territory, total area over 1000km2, and the territories of the third-party organisations in that order.

Partnership agreement with the geological survey department of Ghana, rapid pace of performing the works, rationalism, observation of all criteria including drilling and geophysical works along with the preparation of reporting, corresponding to world standards, calculation of deposits by C2, 3D category of modulation in modern programmes give ample evidence of operational excellence of the whole staff of the geological service, who exhibit immense working experience, not only www.africanreview.com

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within the territorial boundaries of Ghana but also in other parts of the world.

The company which is registered in cooperation with the government of Ghana is dealing in construction and subsequent setting up of the gold refinery on the premises of Ghana Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) and the Kotoka International Airport.

One of my companies is into gold mining of alluvial deposits, residuum of bed-rock and performs the delf of bed-rock deposit of gold by means of surface mining. And the products of my gold mining activity are earmarked for export through PMMC of Ghana. There is the other part of such an activity which is normally channelled through our jewellery company that deals with the production of gold, silver, platinum jewellery and also gem-cutting.

All our products are of high quality and are certified with lifetime warranty. With such a company, it is only appropriate that the retail chain of jewellery shops is set up within the territory of Ghana and Western Europe.

RK: There is a separate department of commerce and business management, which deal with variety of investment projects such as energy, agriculture, construction etc. sectors of the economy.

All the projects are executed with the state – of – the – art machines and equipment to achieve economic targets. Construction of such enterprises is done in accordance with international standards and on the basis of their encouraging export potential backed by a Free Zone Board Licence to consummate their legality in the business that they do. We have also constructed enterprises within the Industrial Free Zone and they are doing extremely well. Again, we have a broad – based school which give in-service training and training of members of staff in their specific field of work.

AR: International business is inextricably linked with international relations. Tell us about your experience in series of meetings you have had with Heads of State, leaders of government businesses as well as captains of industries within Africa.

RK: In order not to focus too much on this question, my answer will be very brief.

Considering the fact that government of Ghana is our partner in the project of which the gold refinery being constructed in Ghana is part of this partnership, series of meetings are going on with the president of the country as well as ministers of state to agree on a positive roadmap toward development .Within these meetings other www.africanreview.com

Profile GEO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES projects of government, challenges and related issues are discussed. Concerning the neighbouring countries, our company is in active cooperation with Sierra-Leone and Democratic Republic of Congo in many ways, including energy, construction and mining of mineral deposits.

AR: Africa is endowed with massive and variety of precious mineral resources such as gold, diamond, uranium just to mention a few. How do you advice African governments on ways by which the mining of such minerals must not turn to be a curse but rather a blessing?

RK: In the course of my initial years of work in Africa, illegal gold mining by artisan miners (galamsey) had been crystal clear and is still ongoing within all gold mining areas which has, and continue to have adverse effect on the economies of those African countries as well as their ecologies.

It was a problem and it needed prompt government intervention to stem the illegal activities. In Ghana, for instance, at the time I considered it as a huge problem and was trying to discuss the problem with government regulators, chiefs, traditional leaders, ministers of state and heads of departments and agencies for a scientific solution, the police waged an “antigalamsey” campaign a few years later by arresting and deporting illegal residents engaged in illegal gold mining together with indigenes in the same illegal business.

Their machines were seized, their businesses were terminated and were made to pay heavy penalties for their offences. So far, the situation has improved in a way, but there still remains a lot to be done to bring total sanity within the mining industry, and government is tackling it with appreciable sense of professionalism.

AR: Geo Professional Services Limited (GPS) is currently working in collaboration with Ghana’s Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) to construct a gold refinery in Ghana, brief us on the uniqueness of the refinery and when Ghanaians should expect the completion of such an important project.

RK: We are planning to finish the entire project to enable the refinery to be in production, with a capacity of producing 200kg of refined gold per day, in 2015. Our basic task is to compete on a global scale of precious metals within five years from the date of establishment by means of gold delivery throughout the world.

AR: As head of a multi - national company like GPS, how would you estimate your

company's market share as far as competitive global business is concerned?

RK: The company has been part of the competitive market both in Ghana and the global market, but for me, it is still early days yet to start talking about the stiff competitive global market. We still have a lot to do to gain more grounds in what we are doing. There are still the outstanding projects and huge number of ideas to bring into action.

AR: Ghana is in transition from a lower middle income country to a middle income country cognisant of the fact that it is confronted with some major economic challenges like the falling value of its currency, adherence to import - driven economic paradigm and inadequate electricity supply. How do you advice policymakers on these economic variables for a realisable middle - income status in future?

RK: I share in government’s policy of attracting massive investments into the country. Ghana has a stable political environment and it is a major incentive to investors throughout the world to invest here, in Ghana and I am urging the government to try hard to keep the peace in the country since peace is unquantifiable. From my business perspective, Ghana has a bright future.

AR: What other developmental projects does GPS intend to embark upon in Ghana soon?

RK: There are many very interesting projects for consideration and for crystalisation in Ghana in the nearest future. We will embark on projects on public housing: construction of economy class accommodation, and also construction of affordable housing where there will be mechanisms by which people within the low income bracket will benefit from such facilities. We will also go into industrial construction such as plants that produce concrete, concrete steel construction, power converters, electrical conductors, fertilisers etc. We will also embark on a project in the eradication of malaria, and this is going to be implemented vigorously because malaria is still one of the deadly diseases in tropical Africa, and Ghana is no exception. ■ CONTACT: Geo Professional Services PO Box KD 339 Accra, Ghana Tel. (+233) 0302543972 www.g-p-s-ghana.de

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Trucks New Haulotte range offers better expertise and smoother experience Haulotte has developed the HA16 RTJ range machine, which is the combination of technical expertise and field experience.

This new range has been designed to meet customers’ requirement that is simple, robust, reliable and easy to maintain with optimal performance and a high level of safety.

HA16 RTJ range consists of three models: HA16 RTJ featuring four wheel-drive, twowheel steer, 355° turret rotation; HA16 RTJ O featuring four wheel-drive, two-wheel steer, 355° turret rotation, oscillating axle; and HA16 RTJ PRO featuring four wheel-drive, four-wheel steer, 360° continuous turret rotation, oscillating axle and Activ’Shield© Bar (for Europe only). The four-wheel steer on HA16 RTJ Pro model allows three steering configurations: four-wheel steer, two-wheel steer and crab steer.

The new HA16 RTJ range consists of multipurpose machines that suit many types of applications such as building works like steel erection, cladding, curtain wall, painting, etc; finishing works like plumbing, electrics, air conditioning,

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heating, insulation and maintenance works like demolition, pruning, etc.

Offering maximum safety level, the HA16 RTJ range complies with the working regulations namely EN 280, ANSI, CSA, AS. According to Haulotte, the HA16 RTJ

range has been designed to reach the most difficult working areas due to the best working envelope with a maximum outreach of 8.3 metres and an up and over clearance of 7.65 metres.

The range is unique to the market with the best proportional and simultaneous movement capability. The 16 metres range is able to simultaneously perform the following movements — Driving + Steering + Turret rotation and Turret rotation + Arm/Boom elevation + Telescope out + Jib. The hydraulic system additionally gives the best comfort, owed to its smooth movements and the ability to reach the working area with maximum precision. The machine is also designed with a permanent anti-slipping differential that evenly distributes the power to the wheels.

Haulotte has recently launched a unique secondary guarding device HAULOTTE ACTIV’ Shield©Bar, which reduces the crushing risk. This device is standard on the HA16 RTJ Pro (in Europe) and is available as an option on the RTJ and RTJ O.

TRIO modular platforms boost efficiency TRIO has been providing rock crushing, screening, and conveyor equipment for processing ore, building highways and recycling throughout Africa. The company’s professional service team and distributor network provide customers with personalised pre-sales technical support and after-sales installation, commissioning, and spare parts supply. With the hundreds of models of crushing, screening, and washing plants that TRIO has built; the customers have an extensive selection of time proven designs to choose from.

TRIO’s modular platform offers exceptional value-for-stationary and re-locatable plants.

These are pre-designed engineered drawings for bolt-together modular structures that incorporate TRIO crushers, screens and washing equipment. When these modules are combined with TRIO conveyors, they can be arranged to fit any job site or project application.

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Modular structures incorporate heavy duty structural steel weldments using bolted connections. Safe and accessible work areas are built-in with grated stairways and work platforms. All our modular plants are completely pre-assembled and test run to ensure proper fit and operation. Then disassembled, painted, match marked and packed in standard ocean containers, insuring quick and efficient delivery anywhere in the world.

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plant today or add onto an existing facility. The modules can be purchased as single units or combined to establish a turn-key supply package including electrical MCCs. TRIO mobile, wheeled and track mounted plants are the ideal choice for construction and urban re-development projects. These agile, mobile, and versatile machines can be configured into cost-effective solutions to boost efficiency, maximise setup flexibility, and provide better access to natural resources.

According to the company, mobile plants can be delivered completely assembled and are also available in kit form for shipments to remote locations.

Innovative, high performance, reliable products are just a part of what makes TRIO a valued partner in the global mining and aggregate industries.

Focused on “Building Solutions Together” with the customers, TRIO serves their needs. www.africanreview.com

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Gemalto mobile solution to support mHealth D

igital security provider Gemalto will support the GSMA pan-African mHealth Initiative (PAMI), a mobile ecosystem that aims to improve maternal and child health and nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa. Gemalto is contributing its digital security expertise to two key mHealth programmes — the United Nations Every Women Every Child Global Strategy and the Global Nutrition for Growth Compact.

GSMA’s PAMI brings together stakeholders from the mobile, health industries as well as from the public sector. The project is expected to leverage a wide range of communications products, solutions and infrastructures to deliver effective mHealth support that meets the needs of over 15mn pregnant women and mothers with children under five years old.

The first phase of the initiative will be launched across seven

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countries — Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia — in September 2014, extending to a further four — Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania — in early 2015.

Gemalto will help bring mHealth and nutrition services to the masses through its advanced SmartMessage interactive messaging solution. The aim is to simplify the relationships between patients and health stakeholders to deliver targeted nutritional and health advice via mobile phones.

Philippe Vallée, COO at Gemalto, said, “As the world is becoming ever more digital and wireless, we are thrilled to see our solutions being used to support a noble social cause with this initiative. There can surely be no clearer illustration of the potential of mobile solutions to change the expectations and outcomes of millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa.” ■

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Gensets Kanshashi mines to get new gensets from Zest WEG Group Zest WEG Group has been awarded a contract to supply containerised generator sets for First Quantum Mineral Limited’s Kansanshi mine in Zambia.

The ability to provide an engineered backup power supply solution to ensure optimum reliability in a remote mining region helped Zest WEG Group win the deal.

The contract award is for three 1,500kVA and two 1,250 kVA containerised generator sets.

Bruce McCracken, sales manager for Zest WEG Group’s generator set division, said, “Although the Zest WEG Group has supplied products to the mine in the past, this is the first time we have been requested to provide generator sets. Each package comprises a Cummins QSK50G3 diesel engine coupled to a single bearing alternator rated for 550V and mounted on a purpose made simplex type base frame,” says McCracken.

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Each package comprises a Cummins QSK50G3 diesel engine coupled to a single bearing alternator rated for 550V and mounted on a purpose made simplex type base frame

together, which facilitates and satisfies a larger electrical output from the generator backup system. This capability is required due to the varied load demand experienced on the mine. In addition, the units act as backup for each other in the event of failure of one unit. This ensures that backup generator power will always be available to the mine.”

Kansanshi is the largest copper mine in Africa, situated 10km north of the town of Solwezi and 180km to the northwest of the Copperbelt town of Chingola. The mine has undergone several expansions since it began operating in 2005 and the order forms part of the latest phase of the upgrades. From an initial production capacity of 110,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of copper, Kansanshi is now capable of producing 340,000 tpa of copper and more than 3,400 kg of gold per year. A multi-stage expansion project aims to increase copper output capacity to approximately 400,000 tonnes by 2015.

McCracken points out that the generator sets are placed in 12metre custom modified ISO certified shipping containers, manufactured by Zest WEG Group to suit the specific configuration of the generator solution and the precise needs of the customer.

In addition to the generator set components, each container includes a 2,000 litre on board fuel tank, complete with an automatic filling system which is fed from an external bulk fuel tank. The container is dampened to absorb the sound generated within its confines and has an acoustic breakout limit of 85 db(A) at a distance of approximately seven metres.

The order for the first two units was received in May 2013 and the second order was received in October 2013. Delivery of the first units was expedited in January 2014 and the remaining units will be delivered in May 2014. Commissioning of the first two units will be followed by commissioning of the third unit three weeks later.

The final commissioning will be undertaken in the presence of Zest WEG Group’s technical team and the mine’s personnel. www.africanreview.com

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Indo Asian: First choice for economical power solutions

The electrical industry in India — for last decade — is seeing a Worldwide, ‘Made in India’ products have been recognised and accepted as symbol of quality offerings.

Leading manufacturers, supported by Indian government as well as the initiatives from trade association IEEMA (Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing Association) have taken the centre stage in contributing towards power sector in developing economies.

Indo Asian, a pioneering brand since 1958 in the low voltage electrical protection/distribution sector with German technology in India, has been championing the cause of energy efficient range of low voltage switchgear products for distribution and protection.

The CARETRON range of protection and distribution devices (MCB, RCCB and isolators) symbolises a blend of care and technology and has been a success since its launch.

Indo Asian is enjoying the patronage among clients across Middle East, Far East and Africa, with a wide array of products including circuit breakers, fuses and customised solutions (LVDB, feeder pillars, cut outs).

The compliance with International (IEC) standards is doubly confirmed with type tests from global certification agencies such as KEMA, ASTA and CPRI. Indo Asian is said to be the first choice for clients looking for a value-for-money product, besides being cost savvy, solution-oriented, flexible, performing well and good partnership.

Indo Asian is actively involved with leading EPCs as well as electrical utilities for designing and/or development of custom-built solutions. Special focus has been on low-cost quality solutions for rural electrification as part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) drive. The participative process includes understanding of the needs, field visits and offering best solutions.

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