Capital Equipment News February 2022

sus in the market that Bell ADTs were the haulage machines of choice and that Bell had shown us that they understood our business and the challenges we face. We thank Bell for taking us seriously and ensuring that we bought the correct trucks for the job”. The Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (MEMSA), of which Bell is a member, played a significant role in inviting key stakeholders to attend the event. Although num- bers were restricted due to Covid-19 regulations and protocols, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s Director General, Advocate Thabo Mokoena, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s Shawn Moses (Regional Industrial Development Division) and Mzwakhe Mbatha (Automotive Sector Desk) were all in attendance, clearly demonstrating government’s support for the sector. MEMSA CEO, Lehlohonolo Molloyi highlighted MEMSA’s commitment to supporting member initiatives. He went on to say that “the more we support local innovation, the more we can create local jobs”. MEMSA is a champion of proudly South African mining equipment manufacturing companies working hard to positive- ly impact on the national economy through manufacturing, job creation and skills development, which is in line with govern- ment policy and its drive to support local content. In addition, on behalf of MEMSA, he thanked stakeholders for supporting local mining equipment manufacturing companies saying that their support of the mining supply chain was greatly valued. b

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