Construction World September 2020

MCCLOSKEY INTERNATIONAL WELCOMES KEMACH EQUIPMENT TO GLOBAL DEALER NETWORK S creening and crushing industry leader McCloskey International has

welcomed Kemach Equipment to its global network of distributors. The company will serve South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland (Eswatini) and Botswana. An authorized JCB distributor established in 2003, Kemach has grown to become a leading earthmoving solutions dealer supplying equipment and aftermarket support to the mining, construction, quarrying and plant hire industries, as well as the central government. Sales, support and service are delivered through Kemach’s extensive Southern African footprint, including its QDWLRQDO RͦFH EDVHG LQ *DXWHQJ DQG branches situated in eleven locations throughout South Africa. To ensure seamless operations throughout its territory, Kemach Equipment’s network of sales and service dealers is strategically

positioned in Windhoek, Nelspruit, Swaziland, Polokwane, Upington, Schweizer Reneke and Vryheid.

“Having Kemach Equipment on board further strengthens our distribution network globally. Southern Africa is a market with huge potential, particularly in infrastructure development which is a key part of South Africa’s economic response to the coronavirus pandemic. These unprecedented times present some unique situations that we anticipate will contribute to growth in the marketplace,” said Toni Laaksonen, Senior Vice President, McCloskey International. “Kemach has excellent relationships in both the public DQG SULYDWH VHFWRU DQG ZRUNLQJ WRJHWKHU ZLOO EHQHͤW QRW RQO\ RXU companies but - more importantly - their customers. “ Kemach is in a strong position to support the sales of McCloskey equipment in the region. Lothian concluded that “with sustained and strong growth in the population and the required infrastructure, we anticipate equally strong growth in the aggregate sector. Bringing 0F&ORVNH\ SURGXFWV WR WKH PDUNHW DW WKLV NH\ WLPH EHQHͤWV RXU companies, and our customers.” ƒ

The company offers a broad range of best-in-class earthmoving equipment. The addition of McCloskey crushers, screeners and stackers is a natural extension for the company as it continues to expand its products and services in the mining, aggregates, construction & demolition, recycling and infrastructure markets. In addition to the equipment itself, Kemach Equipment distributes D IXOO UDQJH RI JHQXLQH SDUWV ZKLOH VNLOOHG ͤHOG VHUYLFH WHFKQLFLDQV and expert product support engineers ensure that assistance is available at all times. On announcing the new dealership for McCloskey equipment, /HV /RWKLDQ &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2ͦFHU .HPDFK (TXLSPHQW QRWHG “Adding McCloskey to our range of leading brands enhances our ability to satisfy the growing needs of our customers, while also creating the opportunity to strengthen our position of being a total solutions provider to the markets we participate in.”

HUSQVARNA GROUP’S NEWACQUISITION C onstruction Division has acquired the Concrete Power Trowel business from Wacker Neuson Group. “Power trowels complement our current range in a great way, connecting the The new Husqvarna product range of ride-on and walk- behind trowels has successfully been launched in February at World of Concrete in Las Vegas and there is a staggered launch plan throughout 2020 for the rest of the world.

a smooth and durable concrete surface without compromising the operator’s productivity and safety. The new range consists of gas-powered machines ranging from 875 mm to 1 180 mm. The new range of ride-on trowels consists of 2 x 36" (2 x 900 mm), and

entire process from ground compaction to SROLVKHG FRQFUHWH ͥRRUV DQG ͤWV ZHOO LQWR our divisional strategy to grow our Concrete Surfaces and Floors business. With the addition of the ride-on trowels we will now have a complete offering for concrete surfacing and polishing which will add great value to our customers,” says Henric Andersson, President Husqvarna Group.

The range of Husqvarna ride-on trowels achieves great results on any job site, no matter the size. The ride-on trowels offer the torque, speed and smart features to ͤQLVK WKH MRE DW KDQG ZLWK FRQͤGHQFH ZKLOH GHOLYHULQJ H[FHSWLRQDO ͥRRU ͥDWQHVV Husqvarna walk-behind trowels are powerful machines, developed to deliver

2 x 48" (2 x 1 200 mm). All machines have an excellent power-to-weight ratio,

providing adequate power to the rotors and ensuring high driving speed. ƒ

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