MechChem Africa January 2019

⎪ Products and industry news ⎪

Unique hose crimper introduced to SA

Verder acquires JEC The Verder Group, a

Hydraulic and Automation Warehouse (HAW), a Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group Company, has expanded its hose crimper offering with the addition of the Uniflex UG32 grease crimper to its range. With orders ready for delivery in December 2018, the UG32 launch was preceded with the arrival of a UG20 greasecrimper,whichwasondisplayatthe NAMPO 2018 exhibition. Both of these crimpers aremanufactured specifically for the Southern African market in Germany by Uniflex-Hydraulik. The UG20 grease crimper, which weighs 160 kg, is designed to crimp four- wire hoses from6.35mm to 32mm, while the 200 kg UG32 is tailored to crimp from 6.35 mm to 51 mm four-wire hoses. Each crimper comes standard with a quick die- change tool, facilitating easier changes of the crimpers’ die sets, a significant con- tributor to mass hose production. “We previously supplied crimpers to clients from opposition companies,” explains Neville Alberts, Johannesburg branch manager of HAW, “but due to product demand and our Group’s role in the fluid power market, the decision to supply a crimper that is unique to HAW wasmade.”BeingaGerman-manufactured product, the associated quality and reli- ability are a given, and both units are more cost-effective than those offered by competitors. Thereisalreadylargedemandforthese crimpers, as evidenced by the interest shown at NAMPO 2018. “Now, with the Group’s drive into Africa, we feel this de- With the bewildering number of types of machines for mixed and varied applica- tions along with diesel, gas or electric options, thedecision tobuy a forklift is not necessarily straightforward. It is therefore not surprising that Linde Materials Handling South Africa, continues to invest heavily in training its front-line sales and service staff to help its customers make informed decisions when buying forklifts and to continue to be well informed throughout the lifecycle of the equipment procured. LMHSA sales director Deon Klerck says themost recent training initiativewas aimed at the company’s sales force, which underwent intensive training from two of the German company’s overseas training professionals. “In order to have a substan- tial advantage in today’s marketplace we

global leader in ad- vance industrial and nichemarketpump solutions and labo- ratory equipment, is pleased to confirm the acquisition of JEC Limited, a lead- ing manufacturer of hygienic rotary lobe, centrifugal and twin- screw pumps.

This acquisition will strengthen Verder’s hygienic position in the pharmaceutical and food and beverage market, offering a full portfolio of high-end products in the most important econo- mies worldwide. Andries Verder, CEO of the Verder Group, said that the Group was very excited to have JEC join theVerder familyof companies. “We feel that the integration of JEC into the Verder sales and distribution organisation worldwide, will enable JEC to continue its high growth trajectory. JEC’s high quality rotary lobe, circumferential piston and twin-screw pumps will facilitate a stronger position for Verder in the Asian market and of- fer great opportunities in the important Korean market.” Founded in 1990, JEC has shown continu- ous growth as a result of its innovation in the production of high quality pumps for the food, pharmaceutical and other hygienic markets, and these days is a leadingAsian pumpmanufacturer. The market leader in Korea, the company has an extensive distribution network worldwide. Darryl Macdougall, managing director of VerderPumps SouthAfrica, says: “Weareveryex- cited by this global acquisition andwhat it means for our operations and offering to clients on the African continent. Africa currently has one of the fastest growing consumer markets in the world and, linked to this, consumables – particularly food and beverage and pharmacare – are some of the fastest growing industries on the continent. “However, manufacturers in these industries are highly regulated and impeccable standards of process and product quality and safety must be maintained. The global acquisitionof JECenables us to provide our clientswith access to additional nichemarket pump solutions that will performat optimum production levels while contributing to meeting all hygienic requirements,” he concludes. www.verderliquids.com/za

The HAWUG20 grease crimper, designed and manufactured specifically for the Southern African market by Uniflex-Hydraulik GmbH on behalf of HAW. mand will increase substantially,” Alberts predicts. HAW also supplies greaseless crimp- ers manufactured by Uniflex, which are imported on customer request. They are ideal for environments where cleanli- ness is of utmost importance, and they require less maintenance than grease crimpers, although the latter are a more cost-effective purchase. “The option to digitise these crimpers is also available,” Alberts concludes. www.hytecgroup.co.za have togive the right advice, quickly and in amanner that helps our customers under- stand how tomake a successful purchase. “This is why the training was geared to help our sales professionals understand different industries and market types, as well as storage and warehousing practi- calities and a host of intricacies to further build on their knowledge. Through our overseas trainers we also wanted to ex- poseour teamtoworldwidebest practices and solutions that can be applied locally. “The course comprehensively covered matching warehousing requirements to different forklift ranges from very nar- row aisle trucks to order pickers, reach trucks, stackers and even powered pallet trucks. It also examined appropriate uses for reach trucks, stackers and other types, to ensure the right selections canbemade

Linde training for forklift team

for each new customer,” says Klerck. He adds that training also helps sales staff tounderstandmodernnewsolutions that are available to customers, including the company’s latest Linde Connected Solutions. www.linde-mh.co.za

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