Capital Equipment News March 2020

The machines have been deployed to work at Sumitomo Dunlop’s world class manufacturing plant in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal.

Sumitomo Dunlop has taken delivery of 43 pieces of materials handling equipment on a 60-month rental facility from Goscor Lift Truck Company

43 machines on a 60-month rental contract

The fleet comprises 15 x DEC 5-t electric tow tractors, 20 x Doosan diesel forklifts and 8 x Crown ESR5620-2.0 reach trucks

Why GLTC? Commenting on why GLTC remains Sumitomo Dunlop’s MHE supplier of choice, Moodley says the company’s high quality aftersales support, efficient key accounts sales personnel, flexibility, robust machine options and pricing are some of the key factors why the tyre company finds comfort in dealing with GLTC. “We have been working with Sumitomo Dunlop since the opening of its new TBR plant in Ladysmith. Staying true to our market leading reputation, we have technicians and a workshop fully

Sumitomo Dunlop opted for the rental option with a maintenance contract because it offered a far lower upfront cost compared with outright purchase

All machines on site are fitted with Goscor’s fleet management system

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS MARCH 2020