Capital Equipment News June 2015

Nampo showcases SOUTH AFRICA’S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR By Pierre Sanson

N ampo Harvest Day, the premier agri- cultural show, held annually in Both- aville in the Free State once again proved to be a success for agricultural pro- ducers and the public alike. Organised by Grain SA, Nampo is approach- ing its 50 th anniversary and year on year has been in the forefront of showcasing the technological advances that have taken place in the industry. The list of its 650 exhibitors this year bears testimony to the popularity of the event which attracted in excess of 70 000 visitors. The par- ticipation of some 60 international exhibitors from nine different countries also highlighted the far reaching appeal and importance Nam- po has achieved over the years. From our local exhibitors’ point of view, of which the transport and equipment manufacturers formed a large section of the show, the reaction was very positive as many of them used the opportunity to launch new products and give exposure to existing models. Farming today has become more techni- cal and scientific and the requirements for bigger and better machinery to cope with increased production, is evident at a show such as Nampo. To move produce and live- stock requires larger and more efficient vehicles today, hence the support of the country’s leading commercial vehicle manu- facturers who regard Nampo as an essential tool in their marketing strategy every year. All the major truck manufacturers were much in evidence this year with bigger and better stands displaying their latest models. Iveco this year used Nampo to launch their new range of their Iveco 682 series trucks which fall very well in line with the require- ments of the agricultural, and construction industries. UD trucks exhibited their new Quester range of trucks for the first time since their launch earlier this year. Isuzu, an exhibitor for many years, highlighted the features of their range which gives them the edge in the medium truck market. Scania as one of the leaders in the heavy commercial market attracted much attention with their newly designed stand which used the ‘walk

through’ concept to ensure a high visibility and customer friendly environment. Volvo combined well with the Renault brand to offer a choice of trucks to cater for most applications. Hino were upbeat with the

amount of enquiries they received and in particular the interest in the Hino 1322 equipped with the Thor drilling machine. FAW were well represented with their range of vehicles especially the new 8.140 FL,

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