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july-august 2013
international
construction
BAUMA AFRICA
Preview
W
hen Messe München International (MMI) announced
its plans for a new construction and mining exhibition
in South Africa, it was hoped that around 200
exhibitors would take part, using 20,000 m
2
of exhibition space.
But this turned out to be a conservative estimate, and MMI
has since revised its expectations. Bauma Africa is now sold out
and expected to host over 500 exhibitors from 34 countries on
60,000 m
2
of exhibition space. Some 15,000 visitors are expected
to the event, which takes place at the Gallagher Convention
Centre, Johannesburg from 18 to 21 September.
Bell Equipment will be one of the big names at the show, and will
debut its new B60D, 60 tonne payload articulated dump truck
(ADT). The manufacturer said the monster machine opened up
opportunities for the company in the rigid hauler domain.
The B60D, which follows on from its 50 tonne B50D, has full
articulation and oscillation steering but differs from a traditional
ADT in that it has two driven axles, giving it 4x4 capability.
As well as the show-stopping ADT, Bell will also be displaying
its new B50D Ejector as well as the E-series ADT and upgraded
Fleetm@tic telematics system.
And Bell – which is also a distributor in South Africa for other
manufacturers – will be showcasing the new Bomag MPH
600 soil stabiliser and asphalt recycler, and will announce the
expansion of its Liebherr range of equipment in Southern Africa
to include three larger dozers, the Liebherr PR744, PR754 and
PR764 models.
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Into Africa
The first Bauma Africa exhibition takes
place in South Africa in September, and
is going to be more than twice as big as
originally planned.
Helen Wright
reports.
Getting to the show
Plan your trip to Johannesburg for Bauma Africa 2013
B
auma Africa takes place from 18
to 21 September, 2013, at the
Gallagher Convention Centre,
Midrand Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Gallagher Convention Centre is
located 36 km southeast from O.R. Tambo
International Airport in Johannesburg. Take either a taxi or the Gautrain from the airport to
the convention centre.
By taxi from the airport: Bauma Africa organiser MMI says the preferred taxi company for
the airport is OR Tambo International Airport Taxi Association (ORITIATA). Taxis cost around
ZAR 15 (US$ 1.50) per km.
By train from the airport: Take Gautrain Airport Line (yellow) change at Marlboro Station
into North-South Commuter Line (red) to Hatfield, drop off at Midrand Station. Gautrain
provides shuttle buses from the Midrand Station to Gallagher Convention Centre and back.
By car from the airport: Take the R24 to Johannesburg, at Gillooly’s Interchange take
the N3 split to Pretoria. Stay on this road for approximately 15 km, take the N1 split to
Pretoria. Take either the Allandale or New Road off ramp and follow the
directions to the Gallagher Convention Centre.
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For more detailed instructions, go to:
Alternatively, scan the QR code with a smart phone to go directly to
the website.
Its newest partner, Finlay, will also display a range of mobile
material processing equipment that Bell distributes in Southern
Africa.
Meanwhile, South African distributor Babcock International will
launch three new SDLG machines at the show. SDLG is Volvo’s
Chinesejointventure,andthemachinesbeingintroducedatBauma
Africa are the LG9787L wheeled loader with a bucket capacity of
Bell Equipment
will have its
E-Series ADTs on
show at Bauma
Africa, and will
also debut a new
60 tonne truck.
SDLG distributor Babcock International plans to launch a trio
of new machines at the show, including the LGG8190
16 tonne class motor grader.
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