Capital Equipment News April 2025

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Scania Southern Africa’s new RPC redefines regional transport potential In a major step forward for regional logistics and sustainable transport, Scania Southern Africa has officially inaugurated its new Regional Product Centre (RPC), a purpose-built facility that reinforces the company’s commitment to innovation, reliability, and environmental responsibility. Juanita Pienaar spoke with Erik Bergvall, Managing Director of Scania Southern Africa, and Christian Håkansson, RPC Manager at Scania South Africa, to unpack what this milestone means for the future of transport in the region.

A strategic investment in the region’s future The launch of the RPC comes at a symbolic time - Scania marks 30 years of operations in South Africa in 2025. Rather than simply commemorating the past, the company is putting its focus squarely on the future. “Marking 30 years in South Africa with the launch of the RPC is deeply symbolic,” says Bergvall. “It’s a tangible investment in the future of transport in this region - and a demonstration of our long-term confidence in Southern Africa’s potential. We’re not

Sustainability is a guiding principle at the RPC.

Christian Håkansson, RPC Manager at Scania South Africa.

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