Modern Mining August 2022

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Represented by Babcock in Southern Africa since 2012, Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Company (SDLG) celebrates its 50 th anniversary of operating in the construction machinery industry this SDLG celebrates 50 years

Babcock’s equipment division, says that Babcock has gained considerable market ground with SDLG since introducing the machines to the Southern African infra structure sector 10 years ago. “SDLG is a quality value brand that complements and supports the premium Volvo range of construction equipment. SDLG machines are developed around the concept of ‘reliability in action’, and are designed to be reliable, hardworking, cost-effective and easy to operate,” says Moodley. Babcock currently offers three SDLG products in Southern Africa: the 9220F grader, and the 938L and 958F wheeled or front-end loaders. Demand for South Africa’s mineral resources on the back of the electric revo lution and the war in Ukraine has seen an increase in port activities, which in turn is driving the demand for material handling machinery, says Moodley. “There is huge potential for growth in this market, and Babcock is continuously seeking opportu nities to supply products required by the industry.” 

year. SDLG is listed in the Top 100 of China’s Mechanical Industry Enterprises, and has a 70% shareholding by Volvo Construction Equipment. Jay Moodley, regional manager of

SDLG celebrates 50 years in the construction machinery industry.

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