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Two water storage tanks at the entrance to the Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) at Komatsu South Africa’s new campus in Sunnyrock, Germiston, have been transformed into large-scale works of art that celebrate the company’s role in the growth and development of the South African economy. Funded by the Komatsu South Africa Foundation Trust, the project was instigated by Komatsu South Africa managing director Mike Blom.  At first glance of these stark white tanks he reflected on his travels both locally and abroad where buildings, spaces and areas were brought to life by colourful art. 

Effective aftermarket strategies aren’t devised by chance. They’re formulated through the capture and painstaking analysis of multiple sources of information which – when correctly assessed – hold the key to some exciting future opportunities. Continuous Improvement and Aftermarket manager William Norton offers some interesting insights into how we are applying marketing science to identify opportunities to expand and grow the sale of consumable products, very often with significant, and tangible, benefits to customers and users.

The Komatsu PC210-10M0 hydraulic excavator will make its local debut when the first unit lands on South African soil at the end of March. The PC210 is the natural successor to the long-serving PC200 range of excavator products and boasts an array of improved features that will establish it as the product of choice in the 20-tonne class. “Put simply, the PC210-10M0 is more productive, powerful and economical than its predecessors against a background of improved operator safety and comfort together with the latest cab-based information technology. This takes a product, which has always delivered, to the next level” says Komatsu South Africa general manager marketing and sales Mike Helm.

Industries worldwide are under increasing pressure to lessen their impact on the environment, probably none more so than the mining sector. Considerable focus has been placed on carbon emissions and the need to economise on fossil fuels like oil. Komatsu, in conjunction with Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena mine, recently trialled a fuel optimisation system on the operation’s fleet of 23 930E rigid dump trucks.

Hailing from Queensland, Australia, MineWare is an independent, 100% Komatsu-owned company that develops real-time monitoring technology for ground engaging equipment. MineWare has experienced rapid growth since its inception in 2006 and has continued to expand its global presence since joining the Komatsu family in April 2017. Today, more than 280 MineWare systems support over 130 surface mining operations throughout South Africa, North and South America and Australasia.