Capital Equipment News December 2015

CONSTRUCTION

BABCOCK IS APPOINTED DISTRIBUTOR for Terex Trucks in Southern Africa

T erex Trucks, which was fully acquired by Volvo Construction Equipment, Sweden in June 2014, has appointed Babcock International as the official dis- tributor of its rigid and articulated haulers in Southern Africa, effective as of 1 st Oc- tober 2015. In addition to supplying new machines, Babcock will also provide parts and other essential aftermarket support services to customers in South Africa and neighbouring countries. Headquartered in Motherwell, Scotland, UK, Terex Trucks is a manufacturer of off-high- way rigid and articulated trucks that are used in mining, quarry and construction applica- tions around the world. The Volvo acquisition, which includes ranges of rigid dump trucks with payloads from 32 to 91 tons and ar- ticulated dump trucks from 25 to 38 tons payloads, will greatly complement the other Volvo Construction Equipment products that Babcock represents.

which will serve as the head office for the Terex Trucks brand. This branch has been designed with large work bays that will ac- commodate trucks up to 100 tons. Commenting on the appointment of Bab- cock, Paul Douglas says, “We are very im- pressed with the commitment to customer support that Babcock embraces. We are convinced this will be a great partnership which will leverage the strengths of Babcock and Terex Trucks in a win/win for end users. As a sign of intent, Babcock has purchased six TR100s, three TR 60s and four TA300 ADTs, for its initial stock holding, as well as a substantial parts holding. We are convinced that this will be a great partnership, one that leverages the combined strength of Babcock and Terex Trucks to better serve our collec- tive customers.”

Paul Douglas, long-standing Managing Di- rector of Terex Trucks, confirms the com- pany’s ongoing commitment to its products, customers and dealers. “Our new Vol- vo-owned, yet independent status, gives us the best of both worlds,” says Douglas. “We retain our organisation structure in its cur- rent form with its entrepreneurial spirit, cus- tomer focus and speed of execution, with the added benefit being part of a global leader in the construction and equipment industry brings with it.” The acquisition has given rise to the strengthening of the Terex Trucks distributor and dealer network globally. “We have seen a large increase in distributor interest since the acquisition was made,” says Douglas. Babcock is well geared to incorporate the Terex Trucks business into its current in- frastructure, especially with the opening of a state-of-the-art branch in Middelburg

Roger O’Callaghan, CEO – Babcock Inter- national Group Africa, regards the move as

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