Capital Equipment News November 2016

COVER STORY

AAE also supplies LeeBoy/Rosco earthmoving and paving equipment.

mobile asphalt plants; Romanelli slurry and microsurfacing pavers and rubber bitumen sprayers; Simem – Bison Cold in Plant systems; Dormashina asphalt and soil compactors; and Massenza emulsion plants, polymer modified bitumen and crumb rubber bitumen plants. AAE is particularly proud of its most recent signing of the Brazilian-born export – the Romanelli UHR700 and UHR 900 EFlow microsurfacing pavers. Investment in technology, innovation and a specialised team, make Romanelli the name of choice for asphalt equipment the world over. Hardware and technological integrity, as well as quickfire aftersales service is non-negotiable, especially in the harsh African terrain. This is where the Romanelli reputation comes into its own, with these machines performing beyond expectations. With the recent handing over to another satisfied client by AAE, the Romanelli brand is sure to be a regular feature on local sites. The team at AAE understands that not only is the equipment and technologies of importance, but also the ability to provide technical support to an industry whose margins are constantly under pressure with no room for prolonged periods of downtime. To this end, machinery that has performed in harsh environments is the company’s preference. This, in conjunction with local techni- cians, trained by the manufacturers, to- gether with strategic spares held at the company's premises, ensure quick turn- around, and can have a plant back to work on a “next day basis”.

AAE is particularly proud of its most recent signing of the Brazilian-born export – the Romanelli UHR700 and UHR 900 EFlow microsurfacing pavers.

The road ahead AAE is under no illusions that the road ahead in this industry is not a smooth one. Having come through periods of tough economic constraints and even tougher competition, AAE is much wiser and better equipped to navigate beyond the horizon. Confident in its technical and practical expertise, this “one-stop-shop” is surely poised to become a major player across the continent. With the industry’s big name brands on its team, AAE is sure to add val- ue to any project. THE AAE BRAND PROMISE For Asphalt Equipment, Bitumen Handling Equipment, Earthmoving Equipment or Professional Consulting, make Associated Asphalt Equipment your PARTNER of choice for prudent advice and expert industry knowledge. b

Products and services at a glance • Asphalt equipment • Bitumen equipment • Asphalt surfacing equipment • Slurry pavers

• Earthmoving equipment • New & used equipment

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