Construction World March 2019

TRUCKING

PARTNERING WITH NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS CHAMBER Leading vehicle tracking and telematics provider, Ctrack, has joined the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) of South Africa, a non-profit member organisation that promotes small business development in the country.

T he NSBC National Partnership that Ctrack has entered into is designed for leading brands who want to grow topline quickly and cost-effectively in the small to medium enterprise (SME) space, and who have powerful solutions for SMEs. Partners commit resources to the success of small business in South Africa, while benefiting from access to a powerful network of 127 000 small and medium-sized businesses. As part of its partnership with the NSBC, Ctrack will exhibit at the upcoming My Business Expo South Africa 2019 – Africa’s largest business expo, conference and networking event for anyone serious about starting or growing a business. With more than 25 000 delegates, 250 exhibitors, 100 top of the line seminars and sessions expected, the My Business Expo is the most successful show of its kind in Africa. The expo takes place twice this year – on 20 and 21 February and again on 1 August, 2019 – both at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. Ctrack will offer a 10% discount on its hardware to all NSBC members who purchase any of its tracking units at either of these two shows. This 10% discount will apply to new products like Ctrack Drive, an affordable, feature-rich Software as a Service solution ideal for SMEs,

which provides more options than just tracking of fleet vehicles, as well as Ctrack’s BX range of compact, wireless and affordable GPS tracking devices. Hein Jordt, MD of Ctrack SA comments: “The partnership with the NSBC is a great fit as Ctrack has always been SME-friendly, catering to the needs of the small business owner while simultaneously granting access to its solutions through easy-to-use software designed for mobile devices and desktop computers.” 

STRONG FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS “At FAW we will keep focusing on the construction industry, as one of our most important customer segments. We have enjoyed good support for our durable range of mixers and tippers,” says Cheng Zhang, Marketing and Strategy Manager at FAW SA.

because of a strong chassis frame, the high standards of all materials and processes used in the manufacture of the truck, the drivetrain and the mixer body. The operating profiles of the FAW mixers are excellent – especially considering their good fuel consumption figures, whether driving or idling, low mechanical wear and tear, and their durable hydraulics systems. Tippers Exceptionally robust chassis and build materials are the cornerstones of FAW tippers, which provide consistently good service on even the meanest of construction sites. Sites with treacherous entry/exit slopes, dust, stones and uneven terrain challenge most trucks. FAW tippers can handle the toughest of environments. The FAW tippers range includes the popular FAW 15.180FD and 16.240FD with a 6 m 3 load capacity, the 28.280FD with a 10 m 3 load capacity and the FAW 35.340FD with a 15 m 3 load capacity. Whether it’s the 6X4 or the 8x4 tipper respectively, a FAW tippers can provide what any construction project demands. Supporting FAW’s uptime promise is a host of aftersales back-up services, and maintenance and parts supply through a wide dealer network. Last year, FAW SA’s Coega-based factory witnessed the 4 000 th locally built truck roll off the production line. Inaugurated in 2014, the plant was recognised and awarded the ‘Global Distributor of the Year’ award in 2017. 

“T he all-rounder FAW 8.140FD – which incidentally is one of the lowest cost-per-ton vehicles in the heavy-weight segment – has also enjoyed strong uptake from the construction industry. “Many of our customers have praised the aftersales support we provide, which includes technical training; driver training; fast and effective parts supply; and maintenance and service through our dealer partners,” he says. Ready-mix trucks FAW provides purpose-fit mixer trucks able to run cubic payloads of either 6 m 3 or 8 m 3 with the FAW 33.330FC and the FAW 35.340FC respectively. The mixer trucks can conquer the rigors of any building site. There are few mixers to match FAW strength and long-lasting working capability. Both mixer models offer easy driveability

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