Construction World May 2021

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BUILDINGONA14-YEAR RELATIONSHIP E nzo Plant Hire is an excavator rental company that specialises

About Hitatchi Hitachi is a worldwide leader in manufacturing excavators and always keeps the customers’ needs in mind. A combination of an extensive size range, multiple applications, and localisation enable Hitachi to offer more than 100 models, from 6 to 40 tons. The speed, power and durability of these machines give customers increased productivity and reduced maintenance costs. What’s more, its excavators have a long life because they are well-balanced and the parts are assembled with engineering excellence. He says Enzo Plant Hire chose Hitachi because the Japanese brand is known for its superior quality steel and electronics while it also has a global tracking e-service. “Hitachi offers Enzo Plant Hire the resale of older machinery and has a willingness to negotiate,” Chiocchi adds. “In addition to spares availability, they offer a 24/6 aftersales service. ▄ came to specific machinery and accessories. These two products were married through Hitachi,” says Enzo Chiocchi, MD of Enzo Plant Hire. “We have had a relationship with Hitachi that spans 14 years and during this time we received great aftersales service,” adds Chiocchi. Twelve ZX200s were acquired and Chiocchi says that Hitachi was chosen because the machines are fully manufactured in Japan and had factory fitted accessories.

in the rental of excavators that are fitted with hammers (peckers). Its large fleet consists of excavators ranging from 5 ton mini excavators to 30 ton excavators while the fleet also offers low-bed trucks and trailers for the delivery and collection of goods of up to 38 tons. When it was established in 2004 it was clear that reliable equipment was needed to complete specialised projects as blasting of rock is often not an option due to safety regulations. The company supplies projects with excavators throughout Southern Africa and its fleet consists of Hitatchi ZX200 and ZX280 excavators. It has a diverse client base that includes customers in the construction, mining and demolition markets. “If we have the machine a customer requires, we will assist with short term-rentals and long-term contracts. Furthermore, we offer quality equipment, a national footprint and highly trained and experienced staff,” says EPH’s Brendan Badenhorst. Enzo Plant Hire prides itself with reliable, well maintained machines and exceptional service to all clients. Enzo Plant Hire recently needed to refresh its fleet with new machinery. “We investigated many other OEMs and the conclusion

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