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Goscor Earthmoving Equipment Melanie Uys as Kathu Branch Manager

Goscor Earthmoving Equipment has appointed Melanie Uys as Branch Manager at Kathu in the Northern Cape, with effect from 1 June. Uys started her career as Branch Administrator in October 2018 and in June 2019 took over from Rudi Burger as caretaker of the Kathu branch. Uys has been nurturing the customer base for Goscor Earthmoving Equipment in this important mining region over the years, from a relatively small number to what she now describes as “bursting out of our seams”, and still showing positive growth in the current difficult trading environment due to the Covid-19 crisis. “Building relationships with our mining customers is important because it allows them to get to know us, and for us to familiarise ourselves thoroughly with their specific requirements,” comments Uys. “These long-standing relationships with main customers are key to the ongoing

CHASE Technologies in test phase of new energy standby system

A keen innovator and technology leader, CHASE Technologies of Alrode, Johannesburg has not rested on its laurels during the lockdown. The company is in the test phase of its new energy standby system. “We have seen a great deal of interest in the product already. Customers are always on the lookout

Skyriders back on-site at Kusile power station as lockdown eases

Rope-access specialist Skyriders is back on-site at the Kusile power station project in Nkangala, Mpumalanga after the recent easing of the lockdown restrictions to Level 3. The company has been sub-contracted since July 2012 to carry out work at height safety, bolting, rigging and painting, as well

Quality used Bobcat, SANY equipment offers best return on investment

Goscor Earthmoving Equipment and Bobcat Equipment South Africa are the only accredited dealers for quality used SANY and Bobcat equipment in South Africa. “We have a lot of faith in our equipment, which is why we are confident enough to buy back and resell machines into the market,” comments

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