VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
The FUSO FJ26-280C HYP receives a 6-cubic metre capacity stamp of approval! Métier Mixed Concrete is the first company in South Africa to put the FUSO FJ26-280C HYP under rigorous testing for a month. Both management and drivers give this enhanced product a thumbs up and declare it fit to accommodate a 6-cubic metre capacity. This is one of the key buying factors for the company that has now purchased six models of this game-changer, expanding its current fleet which is approximately 100% Daimler products.
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étier Mixed Concrete started from humble beginnings in 2007 with one plant in Durban and, despite a relatively volatile operating environment over the years, the company has made great strides, which led to the development of six additional plants in Gauteng. This flourishing company is a 100% subsidiary of Sephaku Holdings and is well positioned as a market leader in the construction industry – remaining at the forefront of readymix concrete technology. The company has been a long-standing valued customer of Daimler Trucks & Buses
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Southern Africa for the past 13 years, operating predominantly with the Mercedes-Benz Axor and Arocs models. With a near 100% Daimler fleet, it proudly boasts 100-170 vehicles between its fleet and owner-drivers. Métier Mixed Concrete confirms that it has been waiting in great anticipation to add reliable and durable FUSO products to its fleet. Fast-forward to April 2021: FUSO Trucks lives up to its promise of delivering ‘Simply Better Trucks’ with the successful launch of the FUSO FJ26-280C HYP. Since its entrance to the market, it has had everyone wondering, "So what's the HYP all about?" Métier
Doug Thring, national operations manager, Métier Mixed Concrete
Mixed Concrete is thrilled to be the first company in South Africa to give feedback on the outstanding performance of this remarkable vehicle. Doug Thring, national operations manager of Métier Mixed Concrete, had this to say: “Being the first company to be granted the opportunity to test this new truck is a privilege for us. We are delighted to see that FUSO Trucks values constructive feedback from its customers – this tells you a lot about the brand and what it stands for. After a month of testing the vehicle, we are extremely impressed with its overall performance.
