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The first Roadtec SX-6EX unit to arrive in South Africa.

Southern African debut for Astec’s SX-6EX

As part of its product expansion programme, driven under the OneASTEC business model, Astec Africa Middle East is launching the Roadtec SX-6EX, marking the company’s first foray into the southern African soil stabiliser/reclaimer market, writes Munesu Shoko .

I n September 2021, Astec Industries announced a major global restructuring of its business model, dubbed OneASTEC. Under the previous structure, 16 companies operated independently across a range of different market segments. OneASTEC therefore ushered in a new era for the company, with all the brands coming together under common operating systems across the entire business. “Our company is ‘Built to Connect’ – that’s our pur pose. We are committed to connecting people, processes and products, as well as advancing innovative solutions from rock to road. OneASTEC helps us achieve that purpose,” explains Johan Goosen, regional MD – Africa

Middle East at Astec Industries. As part of the restructure, Astec Africa Middle East (AME) has embarked on a product expansion programme across all market segments. One area where this is taking priority is the Infrastructure and Process Solution division, where a number of products that were previous ly not available to the local market are being rolled out. The latest to find its way to the southern Africa market is the Roadtec SX-6EX soil stabiliser/reclaimer, which marks Astec AME’s grand entrance into the soil stabiliser/reclaim er market. The first unit has already arrived in South Africa, with more expected in due course, confirms Calvin Fennell, regional sales director Infrastructure Solutions, Astec AME.

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