
Find your way
Traffic congestion takes its toll on commuters and the environment in equal measures. GAVIN MYERS spoke to a local entrepreneur who wants to change that.

Traffic congestion takes its toll on commuters and the environment in equal measures. GAVIN MYERS spoke to a local entrepreneur who wants to change that.

Hulamin has carved out a niche in the global aluminium rolled products market – but offers so much more. FOCUS discovers what contribution the company, and its lightweight merchandise, is making to the commercial vehicle industry.

Constant innovation and a “never say die” attitude is exactly what’s needed if you want to make it in the transport industry. JACO DE KLERK discovers that Logico Logistics Solutions has both of these attributes.

Michelin’s X Works, the all-terrain truck tyre that is robust on site and long lasting on road, now offers you an exclusive guarantee against accidental damage.

Alan McAslan, MD of RB & Son Transport KZN, didn’t hesitate to look to Scania’s stable when the need arose for the company to acquire a heavy-duty truck-tractor … and he seems to have been spot-on with his gut feeling, as FOCUS discovers.

DAF maintained its South African market share during the brand’s second year of trading under the Babcock banner – and this year it’s raising the bar towards achieving a 10 percent foothold, as aimed for during Babcock-DAF’s launch in 2011.

Iveco Southern Africa is under new leadership. MD Bob Lowden has big plans for the company.

TATA has shown impressive growth since entering South Africa almost 20 years ago. Now it’s aiming for the top with a range of value-added products and services.

Michelin has a new tyre range – the Michelin X Works. It is intended for use on the streets, as well as in and around worksites and quarries. This all-terrain truck tyre combines robustness and endurance.

It’s said that cleanliness is next to Godliness, and Engen Petroleum has taken this to heart. JACO DE KLERK attended the launch of the company’s new fuels and discovered that they’re not only cleaner, but doing some cleaning of their own.
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Frank Beeton Global Focus is compiled exclusively for FOCUS by Frank Beeton of Econometrix.
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