In Kikwit, in Kwilu province in the south-west of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the “lower town” market is bustling. No-one seems bothered by the sun, which is at its zenith. Motorcycles, tricycles, goods trucks and street vendors intermingle in a constant, noisy ballet, signs of the economic dynamism ofContinue Reading
J.M. Wood Auction Co., a respected presence in the heavy equipment auction business for more than 50 years, has officially joined Ritchie Bros., following the completion of the previously announced acquisition. J.M. Wood Auction Co. Backed by the global reach, technology, and resources of Ritchie Bros., J.M. Wood will maintain itsContinue Reading
On Friday, 31 January, prominent figures in the automotive industry met at the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Johannesburg for a combined Automechanika CEO lunch and networking event. The discussions focused on electric mobility, African market opportunities, and the transformation of South Africa’s automotive landscape. The eventContinue Reading
Screencore has named Orba Group as its official distributor for the United Kingdom, responsible for sales and support of its material handling and processing equipment. Under the agreement, Orba Group will offer Screencore’s complete product line, including screens, crushers, stockpilers, trommels, and pugmills. In addition to sales, Orba Group willContinue Reading
The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) has been appointed to the Waste Tyre Management Industry Advisory Committee to help support the Waste Tyre Management Plan that was approved by the cabinet in March this year The national strategy seeks to address several challenges faced by the waste tyre sector,Continue Reading
Mauser Packaging Solutions, a global industrial packaging producer and provider of solutions and services, has acquired a plastic drum business in South Africa in order to extend its product offering and expand capacities to meeting growing regional demand The business, previously owned by Nampak Products and Eliptotime PTY, specialises inContinue Reading
Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer and member of the Volvo Group, Rokbak, has partnered with Heavy Machinery Dealership (HMD), a premier provider of construction, mining and quarrying equipment in West Africa. Founded in 2003, HMD has established a strong reputation as a specialised distributor of premium heavy machinery and parts andContinue Reading
