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Gomes Sand buys into building capacity
11 April 2014, Johannesburg: Pilot Crushtec International’s recent sale of a second high volume washing plant to Gomes Sand represents the latest in a series of large scale additions to the Midrand sand specialist’s fleet.
Not only does this illustrate the depth of a business relationship forged well over 20 years ago, but a significant increase in demand for its sand and associated products from the regional civils and construction industries.
Pilot Crushtec International national sales manager Nicolan Govender says that the process began last year, when it became clear that demand was outstripping capacity, prompting Gomes Sand to turn to its long term supplier for assistance.
“Following in depth discussions with the customer to identify the best solutions to meet his needs, we made our proposals and began the delivery, installation and commissioning of a comprehensive range of crushing and screening machinery,” he says.
The first products to arrive on site were a Pilot Modular/TRIO MJ2436 jaw crusher and a Pilot Modular DD4815 double screen. These were followed by a Sandvik QA331 mobile screen fitted with an optional double deck vibrating grizzly (DDVG) and a Pilot Modular/TRIO MJ1252 jaw crusher.
The washing plant, which is currently being assembled on site, has the ability to yield an output of up to 150 tonnes per hour.
“Volumes like these are absolutely essential considering current demand and the customer’s extensive range of products. These include river and plaster sand, 19mm stone and base course materials.”
Owner Gerardus Gomes began dealing with Pilot Crushtec International in the early 90s and has remained loyal to the brand ever since.
“They always have stock of finished products and spares, which is very important as the industry is moving up a gear. We have always received good service with a bare minimum of problems and the products work well. It was natural to seek Pilot Crushtec International’s advice when we needed to increase our output.”
Laezonia-based Gomes Sand has long been an active participant in the construction industry and was first established nearly 70 years ago when it started trading as A Gomes Transport. The company has since gone on to win an enviable reputation for service and the quality of its products with a history of involvement in prestige projects including Monte Casino, the Michelangelo Hotel and Kyalami Racetrack, to name a few.
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Note to the editor: Pilot Crushtec International, South Africa’s leading supplier of mobile and semi-mobile crushing, screening, washing and materials handling equipment, has for more than two decades set industry benchmarks for product, technical and service excellence. Pilot Crushtec International continues to build and consolidate its business through the development of relationships with its customers in Asia, Australasia, Europe, India, the Middle East and southern Africa.
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