Capital Equipment News November 2016

SOUTH AMERICA

Collecting an old front shovel excavator from the grounds of the Calenturitas de Prodeco Mine in northern Colombia could hardly have been more challenging: the engine of the O&K RH 120-E mining excavator had given up and could not be repaired on site, leaving the 250 t monster stranded on top of a pile of earth. The mining company therefore turned to the well-known heavy haulage specialist Boom Logistics to collect the excavator and transport it to the repair shop 22 km away – with the help of a 12-axle THP/ SL heavy-duty combination from the house of Goldhofer. With all the equipment in excellent condition, the prerequisites were therefore fulfilled for handling the complicated loading and unloading processes smoothly and safely.

NORTH AMERICA

Mercedes-Benz South Africa has announced that its current vice-president of Mercedes-Benz Vans South Africa, Nicolette Lambrechts, will take over the role of vice-president of Mercedes-Benz Vans for Mercedes-Benz Canada, effective January 1, 2017. The position was previously held for more than four years by Pablo de la Peña, who has returned to a role in Mercedes-Benz España. Lambrechts has been heading up the Vans business in South Africa since January 2014, also serving as a member of the Executive Committee of Mercedes-Benz South Africa in this role. She joined the company in 2001 as a Graduate Trainee and has held numerous roles such as sales planner for Chrysler Jeep, distribution manager for Commercial Vehicles as well as national sales manager and brand manager for Mercedes-Benz Vans in South Africa.

DEUTZ TO SUPPLY TEREX WITH XCHANGE ENGINES

Leggat at the double with two Terex AC 40/2L cranes

The DEUTZ Corporation and Terex, the multinational manufacturer of powered access equipment, have concluded to expand their relationship to the field of reconditioning. Under this new arrangement, DEUTZ AG’s American subsidiary will supply Terex with exchange engines for reconditioning its Genie aerial working platforms (AWP). DEUTZ sells its exchange engines under the brand name DEUTZ Xchange. “Terex was impressed with the three-year transferrable warranty that we offer with our DEUTZ Xchange engines,” says Robert Mann, DEUTZ Corporation’s president and CEO. “Also our product quality and the fact that Xchange engines can be serviced by any DEUTZ distributor were critical factors in selecting DEUTZ for the business.” “Terex AWP reconditioning services provides cus- tomers with a cost-effective alternative to purchas- ing new machines,” adds Bob Bartley, Genie senior director of product support and reconditioning. “The increasing popularity of reconditioned Genie aerial equipment is supported by a same-as-new warranty, short lead time and strong service network. DEUTZ Xchange engines mirror the fundamental qualities in- tegral to these reconditioned units.” b

Leggat Plant Limited recently took delivery of two new AC40/2L from Terex.

With over 140 years of experience and history within the construction indus- try, specialising in contract lifting and movement, Leggat Plant Limited has established itself as one of the most trusted organisations to go to when looking for crane hire or contract lifting in the central belt of Scotland. Located in Barrhead, south west of Glasgow, Leggat Plant Limited has built up a fleet of over 15 cranes, ranging from 25 t up to 130 t, and when it came time to renew two 40 t class cranes, it looked no further than its prime sup-

plier, Terex Cranes. The first Terex AC 40/2L was delivered in August, closely followed by the second one in Septem- ber. With a maximum system length of 45,4 m, combined with a compact overall length of 10,79 m, the AC 40/2L is a flexible machine, perfectly suited to almost any type of small rental or contract lifting jobs. “We have a long working relation- ship with Terex Cranes and receive a high level of support from the UK based team,” says Eddy Donaghy, di- rector, Leggat Plant Limited. b

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