Capital Equipment News September 2019

EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT

A Hidromek HMK62SS mini-TLB from Maximum Equipment’s newly-opened KZN branch enroute to a customer.

Expanding support footprint

E very equipment brand is as good as its support. With that in mind, Maximum Equipment is extending its support footprint for its Hidromek excavators and backhoe loaders in South Africa. Vaughan Ellis, MD of Maximum Equipment, tells Capital Equipment News t hat as the Hidromek brand continues to gain traction in the market, Maximum Equipment will match the growth with relevant infrastructure to better support customers in all regions of the country. Ellis says it is critical to have a good footprint around the country, which reassures customers in every strategic region that that the supplier is committed to providing unparalleled support. “KwaZulu- Natal is an important market area for us and we already have a large population of machines operating in the area,” says Ellis. “The region represents 50% of our sales currently, which justifies the investment in a new branch.” The facility Maximum Equipment’s new Durban branch opened its doors on March 1 this year. Located in Shakas Rock, Umhlali, the 250 m² facility offers sales, field service and parts to

Maximum Equipment, the sole distributor of the Hidromek range of excavators and TLBs in South Africa, has expanded its support footprint in the country with the opening of a new branch in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, writes Munesu Shoko .

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