Construction World September 2018

Tau Pele’s focus Road rehabilitation and construction The effective management of a road construction or rehabilitation project encompasses several capa- bilities, ranging from technical expertise to project management, to ensure the road is constructed to the required specifications and expectations. Asphalt production Asphalt is a specialist product which requires an asphalt plant for the production of asphalt materials. Tau Pele has acquired an asphalt plant to produce asphalt materials on selected projects and carries out its own in-house paving of asphalt materials. Chip and spray pavement seals Here, Tau Pele completes the full circle with bitumen binders. From procuring raw bitumen from the Refineries, transporting, storing and blending and modification of all various spray grade binders, to the correct application on to the road. It also man- ufactures cold emulsion products for sealing and slurry applications. Everything is adapted to match the operational environment.

The cab for the Scania P-series is lightweight, economical and comfortable and ideal for engines in the 250 to 450 hp range. The compact size and low overall weight expands the customers’ load space capacity; suitable for varied tough construction sites. The G-series cab (for 250 to 490 hp) is sized midway between the P and R-series, and is ideal for construction activities. It is easy to enter and exit and has good visibility. The cab for the R-series (for engines of 370 to 730 hp) is characterised by impressive equipment levels. This cab is used when tailored solutions for over- Even though Scanias are designed to run in tough environments, care and as- sistance is needed for continued flawless operation. Scania has various useful services that can be tailored to suit the customer, including repair and mainte- nance, Scania Assist, Financial Services, Insurance and driver training. For Tau Pele this was a crucial element in their choice. “The most important aspect to me in choosing a vehicle is the after-sales support that I’m going to receive from a supplier, whether I have a small or big fleet. In addition, the local branch of the supplier must be my way of communicating with the brand. Parts, service as well as any issues need to be sorted out by the specific branch, which in my case is Bloemfontein, whether it is for a truck that needs to be serviced in Port Elizabeth or elsewhere. Such issues should not go through a call centre, but get sorted out at your local branch,” says Deetlefs.  sized loads (heavy haulage) are needed. Taking the customer further

Tau Pele’s 11 Scanias include: • Three G460 Truck Tractors • Four 8x4 P410 Tippers • Two 2x8 P410 Bitumen Tankers • Two 8x4 Micro Pavers

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CONSTRUCTION WORLD SEPTEMBER 2018