Construction World March 2017

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TUBULAR PLANT HIRE cleans up in local market with GOSCOR ACCESS RENTAL

Turnkey projects These services focus on mining processes, planning management and execution of turnkey projects, and the supply, installation, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation infrastructure. “Our rental relationship with Goscor Access Rental focuses mainly on the hire of telehandlers and cherry pickers,” Schneiderman explains. This relationship was established as long ago as April 2013, with the hire of two cherry pickers, namely a Genie S85 RT and a Z135 RT. The long term association between the two companies commenced with Tubular Plant Hire conducting a comprehensive evaluation to assess Goscor Access Rental’s BBBEE credentials, its SLA contracts and tender documentation process, together with word-of-mouth recommendations from other highly satisfied customers in the marketplace. Needless to say, the company passed all of these criteria with flying colours. Modern fleet Schneiderman cites the main benefit of standardising on Goscor Access Rental equipment for its rental needs as the company maintains a modern fleet, ensuring it has the latest technology on

The modern fleet maintained by Goscor Access Rental, combined with its high availability and uptime, has resulted in Tubular Plant Hire enjoying an important

hand. This also means that the machines are replaced constantly and therefore virtually brand-new, translating into high availability and uptime, which are critical for increased productivity. “What sets Goscor Access Rental apart is also that it is able to provide comprehensive service and support across its countrywide footprint. In addition, we enjoy a good relationship with the senior management, which is always available to offer any assistance or advice. The company also has fully-trained and skilled technicians on hand to facilitate any repairs or maintenance,” Schneiderman elaborates. Excellent accessibility Commenting on how Goscor Access Rental has benefited Tubular Plant Hire in achieving and maintaining its own business goals, he points out that the telehandlers and cherry pickers provide excellent accessibility in awkward-to-reach areas. “This allows for a continuity or flow of production, which is important in adhering to strict timeframes and deadlines.” Schneiderman adds that the rental rates are extremely reasonable in the context of a highly competitive and price-sensitive plant-hire sector and the company has an intimate understanding of Tubular Plant Hire’s specific requirements, in addition to its commitment to full support and service. About Goscor Access Rental Goscor Access Rental, part of the Goscor Group of Companies, was established as a specialist rental company focusing on the rental of mobile elevated work platforms, also known as powered access. Its technology provides temporary aerial access in a range of applications. In reaching the heights of excellence, it never loses sight of the fact that aerial access is a potentially hazardous business. The company continues to strive to eliminate risk and maximise safety at every opportunity. Strict international standards of safety and quality form the basis of its service, maintenance, and operator training programmes, allowing it to deliver the high-performance platforms and service levels needed by its clients.

rental relationship with the company since April 2013.

Tubular Plant Hire is a division of Tubular Technical Construction, wholly-owned by Tubular Holdings, the driving force behind a diversified group, representing one of the largest and most respected privately- owned construction companies in South Africa at present. To date, the company has utilised Goscor Access Rental products successfully at the Kalagadi Manganese Mine in the Northern Cape, and at the Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga. “Our focus, both abroad and within the local marketplace, is aimed predominantly at the manufacturing and construction sectors. The group, together with its competent motivated management teams, is responsible for an array of specialist services,” Craig Schneiderman, Tubular Holdings, Group procurement manager, comments.

Goscor maintains a state-of-the-art fleet, giving its customers a competitive edge in the marketplace.

The access equipment from Goscor results in significant time and cost-savings over traditional construction methods.

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