Modern Mining January 2023

COMPANY PROFILE

The Bosch Trifecta at African Mining Indaba Bosch Rexroth Africa will make its first appearance at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba in conjunction with Bosch Rexroth companies, Hägglunds Drives and Smart Mine. The companies will use the event to showcase how their innovations can shape the future of African mining and automation.

“ T he theme of our 2023 stand is ‘We’re closer than you think’ and will focus on the various ways that Bosch Rexroth Africa can assist customers with taking African mining and automation to new heights,” says Chris Riley, Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group CEO & President of Bosch Rexroth Africa. “We will also showcase how our solutions can support industry opportuni ties and contribute to supply chain security for commodities throughout the continent.” A leader in the design, manufacture, installation,

service, and repair of hydraulic solutions, Bosch Rexroth Africa is Africa’s largest fluid power and automation company with 33 global brands and a network of over 35 branches servicing the continent. The recent opening of Bosch Rexroth Ivory Coast in Abidjan, which will service the mining, industrial and energy sectors, is the Group’s latest move in expanding operations across Africa to be more available to customers on the continent. The Group is expected to support customers in the Ivory Coast with a streamlined product offering and repair services.

Bosch Rexroth Africa services the continent with 33 global brands and a network of over 35 branches.

Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group CEO and President of Bosch Rexroth Africa, Chris Riley. With an emphasis on geographical expansion across Africa, Bosch Rexroth Africa also remains committed to supporting the communities of the regions in which it operates. “The adoption of Father’s Home Care Ministries, a local orphanage in Takoradi, Ghana, is among the greatest CSI achievements of our business.

We are proud of our continuous renova tions and donations to the Home,” Riley added. Alongside monthly donations of food, nap pies and water, the Group’s plan to open a 110 m 2 library on the orphanage premises is underway to offer an encour In recognition of the vital role people have to play in driving Africa forward, Bosch Rexroth Africa is also invested in creating opportunities for women in mining. Breaking aging learning space for the Home’s children and the surround ing community.

down barriers to create a diverse and dynamic workforce is at the core of Bosch Rexroth Africa’s values. “Women play an important role in hydraulics,

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