Capital Equipment News December 2023

collaboration between SANY, Sinoma Engineering, the consultant team and primary contractor, and development experts Prime Development. “The consulting team has demonstrated rich experience in design and optimisation, as well as achieving council planning approval,” Zhang says. “We appreciate both teams’ professional capabilities.” First in Africa “This is the first SANY SA project, and it is also a common goal and career milestone for each one of us,” Zhang said. According to him, this marks not only the beginning of a construction endeavour but also a new chapter in deepening the economic ties and mutual development between China and South Africa. “We are not only building a new home for SANY in South Africa, but we are also creating value for the local community, contributing to economic growth and, through this project, we hope to strengthen the ties between South Africa and China even further.” SANY SA will service the whole continent from its new facilities as well as provide support for marketing the business across the region. “Standing here today,” said Zhang at the official groundbreaking ceremony, “I’m extremely happy and a little emotional. “We have been anticipating this day for three years or more and this place, this land, has special meaning for SANY.” Major investments In addition to investment in its headquarters, SANY SA has also increased its stockholding with the opening of its expanded warehouse in Olifantsfontein, Midrand. The 20,000 m2 facility (with 12,000 m2 under the roof) has enabled the company to increase its spare parts inventory from R170 million to R270 million. Another investment made by the company is its new 20,000 m2 pre-delivery inspection centre in Benoni, Johannesburg. This inspection centre enables SANY to expedite machine handovers to clients as well as identify potential issues before the product reaches the client. SANY SA, which has opened branches in Middelburg, Rustenburg and Richards Bay as part of its expansion strategy, will service Africa from its new facilities and provide marketing support across the continent. The company has experienced a 40% year-on year growth over the past three years – just one of the reasons it has invested in these facilities and expanded its geographical footprint. The completion of the headquarters is projected for 18 September 2024. b

In October increased its spare parts stockholding with the introduction of a new, bigger, state-of-the art warehouse in Olifantsfontein, Midrand.

SANY SA initiated an R300-million mega-construction project for its new headquarters, designed to house manufacturing, logistics, and training facilities.

The 12,500 m 2 cutting-edge premises will include a 9,500 m 2 assembly plant, establishing SANY as the first overseas yellow metal OEM investing in local production.

SANY’s local production aims for shorter turnaround times, cost competitiveness, and numerous employment opportunities through development.

This initiative signifies not only SANY’s growth but also deepens economic ties between China and South Africa.

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“This project is a win-win for SANY and South Africa,” says General Manager Samual Zhang. “SANY will be able to provide shorter turnaround times to its clients, and improved value for money, resulting in more cost-competitive pricing due to local content.”

Samuel Zhang, General Manager, SANY Southern Africa

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