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Construction Equipment

Sales, maintenance, repair, overhaul and aftermarket support for construction, mining and lifting equipment.

Engineering Solutions

Manufacturing, repair, maintenance, balance of plant and design engineering for steam generation plant.

Plant Hire Services

Hiring of mobile cranes, construction equipment, mechanical plant and abnormal transport.

Industrial Generators

Design, manufacture, assembly and aftermarket support of generators.

Transport Solutions

Finance, sales, maintenance, repair and aftermarket support of DAF Trucks.

Welding

Welding equipment for the automotive, fabrication, pipeline, shipbuilding and structural industries.

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Afrox, Aquasol, Bohler, Bull Construction Equipment, Credfeld, Cummins, DAF, Detroit Stoker Company, Harris, Lincoln Electric, MEGA Forged Fittings, PACCAR Parts, Perkins, Persta Valves, SDLG, Sennebogen, TRP, Tubos Reunidos Group , Ventradex, Volvo, Winget, Yanmar

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Driving support excellence at Middelburg branch

Middelburg branch has enjoyed significant growth in recent times for both the Volvo Construction Equipment and DAF Truck brands. To maximise service excellence and ensure continuous growth, Babcock has taken a decision to separate the management structures of the two brands. The initiative entails the establishment of dedicated management teams for both Volvo and DAF.

Effective February 1, 2024, the management of all DAF-related staff, over-the-counter parts sales and aftermarket activities at the Middelburg branch are now under the dedicated leadership of Babcock’s Transport Solutions business. Dave Black has been appointed to take charge of all DAF-related activities. The new structure bodes well for the continued growth trajectory of the DAF brand which, under the stewardship of Babcock, has gained massive traction, not only in the Middelburg area, but across South Africa.

The Middelburg branch stands out with its ultramodern 30 000 m² facility which houses a bespoke sales, parts and service dealership to offer unparalleled support and service to customers operating in the coal region. Designed to accommodate mega-trucks, the primary workshop comprises 12 nine-metre-wide work bays with a ceiling of 9 m under hook, as well as under-pit access, making it possible to service truck and trailer (interlink) combinations, including close coupled units.

The large warehouse facilities ensure efficient parts stockholding and high parts availability, thus maximising uptime for customers operating in the region.

Apr

Babcock wins DAF’s ultimate sales accolade for a second time

It costs five times more to attract a new customer than keep an existing one. That’s according to Khalid Saleh, author of “Conversion Optimization: The Art and Science of Converting Prospects to Customers”, who notes: “The first rule of any business is to retain customers and build a loyal relationship with them, and thereby avoid customer acquisition costs. It’s a well-established fact that 44% of companies have a greater focus on customer acquisition versus 18% that focus on retention.”

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Feb

DAF Trucks delivers strong performance in 2023

Record production and market leadership in five countries Excellent performances marked 2023 for DAF Trucks. The Dutch truck manufacturer built an all-time high 69,800 units and was market leader in no less than five European countries.

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Babcock Africa, Related Articles, Transport Solutions, Babcock provides total fuel lockdown on every new DAF truck

Nov

Babcock provides total fuel lockdown on every new DAF truck

Fuel theft is a serious concern for every South African fleet operator. To provide its customers with maximum anti-fuel theft protection, Babcock became the first truck supplier in South Africa in 2019 to standardise TankSafe Optimum – the only fuel security device that offers protection against all forms of fuel theft, overfilling and spilling.

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Apr

15

Babcock wins DAF’s ultimate sales accolade for a second time

It costs five times more to attract a new customer than keep an existing one. That’s according to Khalid Saleh, author of “Conversion Optimization: The Art and Science of Converting Prospects to Customers”, who notes: “The first rule of any business is to retain customers and build a loyal relationship with them, and thereby avoid customer acquisition costs. It’s a well-established fact that 44% of companies have a greater focus on customer acquisition versus 18% that focus on retention.”

Read more >>
Feb

28

DAF Trucks delivers strong performance in 2023

Record production and market leadership in five countries Excellent performances marked 2023 for DAF Trucks. The Dutch truck manufacturer built an all-time high 69,800 units and was market leader in no less than five European countries.

Read more >>
Nov

13

Babcock provides total fuel lockdown on every new DAF truck

Fuel theft is a serious concern for every South African fleet operator. To provide its customers with maximum anti-fuel theft protection, Babcock became the first truck supplier in South Africa in 2019 to standardise TankSafe Optimum – the only fuel security device that offers protection against all forms of fuel theft, overfilling and spilling.

Read more >>