Capital Equipment News August 2016

COVER STORY AGRICUL U E

WHERE’S THE FIRE? Range of water-friendly fire fighters

E ver mindful of customer needs and the environment, Goscor Power Products offers a high quality range of powerful, water-friendly Fire Fighters that are ideally suited to handle anything from small grass fires to larger forestry applications. With over 30 years of experience in the de- velopment of Fire Fighting equipment, the company’s rugged and reliable low, medium and high pressure Fire Fighters are designed and engineered to deliver important cost sav- ing and safety benefits that enable farmers to realise a rapid return on their investment. “We empathise with our farmers who are un- der extreme pressure owing to the the pro- tracted weak economic climate as well as the severe drought that is gripping our country,” says Managing Director, Mark Bester. “In an effort to come to the aid of our farmers we have decided to introduce a low cost high pressure Fire Fighter. Delivering on quality and performance at an affordable price, this unit is kind on the farmer’s pocket and on the environment, boasting impressively low water consumption. Ideal for grass fires, the unit is powered by the new rugged and durable 7 HP The acquisition of Generator Technologies (Gentech) by Marthinusen & Coutts has fur- ther enhanced this Actom division’s capacity; this time specifically on the power generation side of its operations. The acquisition was ef- fective 1 March 2016. Gentech was established in 1990 and over the past 26 years has established a reputa- tion of providing professional service to most of the African continent and the Middle East. Its operation has been integrated into Marthinusen & Coutts’ existing 14 000 m² power generation facility in Benoni. Mike Chamberlain, operations executive for Marthinusen & Coutts, says that the acquisi- tion has enabled the division to bring addition- al valued skills and equipment on board and will strengthen Marthinusen & Coutts’ capa- bility. Notably, Gentech is well respected in the sugar industry. Its previous owner, Butch Mezker has been appointed as the general manager of the Marthinusen & Coutts Electrical Power Gen-

Rato engine, a compact, efficient and eco- nomical power pack that does not compro- mise on performance. “In fact,” says Bester, “when it comes to performance this unit is more powerful than most of its closest rivals. Putting customers first is part of our value proposition and we trust that offering farmers this unit at a reduced cost will assist them in protecting their livestock and crops.” The Fire Fighters feature a Polyethylene 620 ℓ low profile water tank with a large 450 mm diameter lid for fast filling and easy cleaning. Alongside struts on the tank ceiling and sides as well as baffles on the bottom of the tank interior, the step tank’s low centre of gravity limits water movement for enhanced vehicle stability during transportation. Corner struts facilitate safe and secure tie-down of the unit on the back of the vehicle. The black tank in- terior blocks UV rays to prevent algae build-up that can lead to pump blockage. The Fire Fighters are also extremely ver- satile as their rugged pumps are equipped with stainless steel pistons and acid resistant seals, making the units suitable for cattle dip and fruit tree spraying insecticides.

Goscor Power Products is part of the Goscor Group of Companies and leads the Southern African market as a specialist distributor of a holistic range of compact power equipment including pumps, generators, welders, firefighters, engines, rammers, rollers and compactors. The product portfolio, including parts and spares, is readily available from the company’s dealer support network across South and southern Africa including Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia. b

MARTHINUSEN & COUTTS enhances its power generation business capabilities

board following the acquisition of Cetus Turbo Machinery in November 2014. Together, these operations provide complete electro-mechan- ical solutions to customers. b The acquisition of Generator Technologies (Gentech) by Marthinusen & Coutts has further enhanced this Actom division’s capacity; this time specifically on the power generation side of its operations.

eration Division. Mezker holds government certificates for both mechanical and electrical engineering and has extensive experience with all types of generators. The Marthinusen & Coutts Electrical Power Generation Division now comprises two oper- ations; the Benoni operation and its Sasolburg based mechanical repair facility, ACTOM Tur- bo Machines. The latter facility was brought on

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