There are a finite number of South African companies able to repair cutting edge diesel fuel injection systems. Reef Fuel Injection Services (RFI), authorised service agent to manufacturers of these […]
Archive | Parts & maintenance
Trailer acquisition targets the aftermarket
BPW Axles has acquired a majority stake in national trailer parts and accessories distributor, the JMR Trailer Parts Group. According to BPW, the objective of the acquisition is to create […]
Effective maintenance key to productivity
Gearboxes and motors are costly items of equipment, however, if proper care and maintenance are provided, the units will ensure years of productivity and long-term return-on-investment. The benefits of regular […]
Mixed reaction to Right to Repair campaign
A growing number of organisations, spearheaded by The Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), are challenging the existing power the dealer network and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) exert over the South […]
Volvo Trucks shifts up a gear
New transmission technology is set to shake up the construction industry reports Tristan Wiggill. Volvo Trucks has introduced three innovative features; the F generation i-Shift gearbox, which is now available […]
Truck maker has 2020 vision
Hino South Africa aims to be the top selling truck brand in South Africa by 2020. It plans to do this through its Total Support Programme, which promotes mutual trust […]
AMT preference shift
South African truck buyers have warmed considerably to automated manual transmissions (AMTs), as Tristan Wiggill discovers. Initial demand for AMTs in the South African market came from the extra-heavy segment, […]
Direction and drive
BPW Axles South Africa’s managing director, André Cilliers, tells Transport World Africa why being expensive gives his company the edge. “Our axles and running gear are the most expensive in […]
Benefits of predictive maintenance
The use of intelligent predictive maintenance platforms for organisations in the transportation sector can unleash powerful business advantages. Case studies show that the use of predictive maintenance platforms can reduce […]
Wholesale parts distributor sold
Maxifren, wholesale distributor of heavy-duty brake and clutch products to the independent automotive aftermarket, has been sold to Aftermarket Solutions (AS). The acquisition includes ownership of the brand name Ferobrake, […]