Following two years of research and preparing for the local manufacturing of new innovative materials handlingequipment, Pretoria-based materials handlingcompany Wuhlf started manufacturing last month and has reached full production.
The company is manufacturing materials handlingequipment – including wheel loaders, forklifts and numerous attachments – designed specifically for the South African market.
“There is a need for materials handlingequipment in the engineering industry, owing to the size of projects and the moving of loads. Being able to manufacture the equipment inSouth Africa gives the company the upper hand in producing high-quality, low-technology
products relevant for the local market,” says Wuhlf director Johan Grobler.
Another advantage is the number of jobs created by manufacturing locally, as this increases Wuhlf’s contribution towards social responsibility.
Moreover, Grobler notes that the maintenance requirements of the locally manufactured equipment are relatively low and require no electronics.
“Locally manufactured low-technology front-end loaders and terrain forklifts are more reliable in terms of maintenance and availability,” he asserts.
