Mechanical Technology October 2016

⎪ Power transmission, bearings, bushes and seals ⎪

Application engineering as a value-added service BI’s technical information and problem- solving service aims to present sound cases to potential customers to opt for BI products in order to meet a specific busi- ness need, explains engineering manager Josué Pérez-Sánchez. “We follow a process of gathering information about a customer’s particular application in order to be able to offer the most informed decision possible when it comes to recommending a BI product,” he explains. “BI is able to give customers peace of mind by providing the correct recom- mendations with regard to plant im- provement and reduced downtime. Each customer project gives us the opportunity

BI recommends best-brand products for plant improvement and reduced downtime.

able to ensure immediate product avail- ability through its nationwide network of branches. “Our aim is to become a proactive company providing excellent service to our customers to ensure we are the preferred supplier. We strongly believe we should rather compete on value, providing advanced, industry-specific so- lutions and services, and thus safeguard industry sustainability,” says CEO, Burtie Roberts. q

BI, part of the Hudaco Group, has consolidated its position as a leading distributor of bearings and power trans- mission products in Southern Africa by launching a new brand identity at the end of last year. With over 58 years’ experience in the bearings industry, BI goes to great lengths to ensure that its product range and service meet the changing needs of its clients, industry and business. Backed by a skilled technical team, BI is

BI appoints new regional manager for Namibia B earings International (BI) has ap- pointed Bennie Snyman as regional manager of its Namibia division, tasked with overseeing the Windhoek, Walvis Bay and Rosh Pinah branches. Snyman has a and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) as an assessor and moderator, in addition to holding a Grade ‘A’ certificate from the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).

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Belt in-line gear unit, a simply constructed and cost com-

His key skills and competencies include conducting industrial site checks, setting site surveys and recommendations, performing site audits and quality inspections, installing emergency systems, implementing quality policies, conducting performance appraisals and development implementation, guarding monitoring systems, and implementing ISO 9001: 2000 accreditation. In addition to this, Snyman is skilled in risk and security management, risk analysis, logistics security and cash management, industrial relations, occupational health and safety (OHASA) implementation and quality audits, and organisational management. Snyman has gained extensive experience in different industries over the past 20 years, culminating in executive management level in operations, security, risk, sales and facili- ties management. He has received numerous industry and company awards. q

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BADegree from the Nelson Mandela M e t r o p o l i t a n University. He is also accredited by the Safety

to improve our product offering and ser- vice implementation,” Pérez-Sánchez comments. The information provided by the po- tential customer is used to highlight as- pects such as seal design improvements, lubrication systems or products, fitment tools and/or procedures, training in terms of bearing installation procedures and any additional power transmission requirements. “Our capabilities in terms of applica- tion engineering not only promote the capabilities of BI as a technical partner, but also open doors to ancillary products in our extensive range,” Pérez-Sánchez says.

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