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Two Babcock branches attain Volvo Certified Rebuild certification Following a rigorous vetting process, Babcock’s Bartlett (Gauteng) and Middelburg (Mpumalanga) branches have been officially accredited as Volvo Certified Rebuild Centres. The latest service offering helps customers in southern Africa to optimise the lifecycle of their Volvo articulated haulers, excavators and wheel loaders. Corno de Jager, National Technical Manager at Babcock, says the certification underscores Babcock’s commitment to providing cost-effective, sustainable and high-quality solutions to its customers Bobcat to premier new 1-2 t mini excavators at Bauma 2025 Bauma 2025 will host the world premiere of Bobcat’s new, groundbreaking 1-2 t mini excavators and the latest upgrade of the E88 mini excavator, the top-of-the-range model in Europe. Bobcat will also demonstrate how it is bringing its cutting-edge technologies to the jobsite of the future. From the RogueX and RogueX2 autonomous loader concepts, the TL25.60e electric telehandler concept and electric machines such as the T7X and S7X compact loaders and the E10e and E19e electric mini excavators. “The new 1-2 t mini excavator models build on the successes of the previous generation of machines with well over 34,000 units already retailed. After 3 years of development, the new models, featuring over 500 new components, will be available in the European, Middle Eastern and African (EMEA) markets later this year. The new generation of 1-2 t mini excavators includes the E16, E17z, E19 and E20z models. The line-up offers new levels of performance and features, a fresh look and is designed to meet the specific needs of EMEA customers. Captions: Bobcat: Bobcat T7X Compact Track Loader. n

in the mining, construction and heavy equipment industries. Achieving the certification, he adds, is also testament to the expertise and dedication of Babcock teams. “Following the certification, Babcock joins an elite group of only 19 other certified Volvo Rebuild dealers globally, demonstrating that our facilities meet the rigorous standards required for personnel, infrastructure, and processes,” says De Jager. Volvo also states that, based on other dealer performance, customer cost of ownership was reduced by 8%. Additionally, Volvo Certified Rebuild, together with Volvo Financial Services, offers customers tailor-made financial support with payment periods of up to 48 months. As capital equipment owners across industries seek innovative

operations. In response to these challenges, Ericsson and Comsol showcased the Ericsson Private 5G solutions at the conference to accelerate digital transformation and demonstrate robust and reliable connectivity for the mining industry and beyond. Ericsson Private 5G enables secure, reliable, high-speed 4G and 5G connectivity, powered by its robust dual-mode core and industry-leading radio portfolio. Majda Lahlou Kassi, Vice President and Head of Ericsson West & Southern Africa, says: “Ericsson is committed to empowering the mining industry with advanced connectivity solutions like Ericsson Private 5G that drive digital transformation and achieve enhanced levels of efficiency and innovation. Our instrumental participation at the African Mining Indaba allowed us to engage directly with industry leaders and showcase how our technology can contribute to a more connected and sustainable future in mining in partnership with Comsol.” n Rebuild Programme offers the best of both worlds. It allows customers to extend the lifespan of their existing equipment at a reduced cost of buying new machinery – a value offering for fleet owners facing economic pressures or wanting to maintain certain production levels without significant capital investment. n ways to control their costs and meet their environmental obligations, the Volvo

Ericsson and Comsol highlight Ericsson Private 5G at African Mining Indaba Swedish telecommunications company, Ericsson, and Comsol were jointly present at the African Mining Indaba conference held in Cape Town, South Africa, where they engaged with various mining industry stakeholders to explore opportunities for digital transformation and economic growth within the African mining sector. Enterprises in the African mining sector are focused on digitalisation and are leveraging autonomous or remote-controlled vehicles, asset tracking, and connecting workers for safety, communications, and remote assistance. Current connectivity challenges, like hard to-reach coverage areas, network congestion, and Wi-Fi limitations have presented significant challenges in executing on smarter

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