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Road Construction Equipment for Rent

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Why Choosing Road Construction Equipment for Rent Will Benefit Your Business

Over the last ten years, there has been a significant increase in heavy equipment rentals, and this includes road construction equipment. There are now more providers of road construction equipment for rent, and it seems that the trend is here to stay. Questions are being asked about the most cost-effective options and many companies are choosing rental over buying for a variety of reasons. Like many other businesses in the road construction industry, you may be asking yourself whether you should rent or purchase your road construction equipment. Here we provide some insight into the industry and the choices that are available to you. Continue reading →

Liebherr Mobile Cranes in Africa

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Why You Should Choose Kanu Equipment for Liebherr Mobile Cranes in Africa

Liebherr Africa was one of the first suppliers of Liebherr machinery and equipment outside of Germany. Since being founded in the late fifties, this company has been instrumental in solving many complicated and expensive transport problems throughout Africa. Since its inception, the range of Liebherr Mobile cranes in Africa has expanded significantly to deal with specific terrain and conditions inherent to Africa. Today, the company excels at providing a wide range of cranes, construction equipment, mining equipment and heavy-duty materials handling machinery throughout the continent. Continue reading →

Agriculture Equipment in Africa

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Renting or Buying Agriculture Equipment in Africa

An important question that farmers or owners of agricultural operations in Africa regularly ask is whether they should rent or buy agriculture equipment. Agriculture is a huge industry in Africa, and where livestock is involved, most farms need to be tended to throughout the year. While others are more seasonal and entail processes that can only take place at certain times of the year. While many farmers used to purchase the farming equipment they needed, economic conditions have become tough and farming expensive. Some farmers and owners of agricultural operations therefore do not have the financial resources needed to purchase agriculture equipment outright. This means that renting the necessary equipment is the most accessible options for them. Continue reading →

Meet the Boss: Stephen Smithyman, CEO, Kanu Equipment

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Interview published on How We Made It in Africa, September 2017

1. What was your first job?

I am a chartered accountant and my first job was with Deloitte where I completed my articles. I then moved on to Standard Bank where I financed black empowerment transactions. Later I joined Solethu Investments and was involved with locomotive leasing in Africa – that was when I first discovered the opportunities that Africa holds.

2. What parts of your job keep you awake at night?

We now employ over 557 people across 14 countries and as a management team we are responsible for those people and the families that they support. With every decision I think of those people that work in very difficult circumstances and that is an enormous responsibility that we take on every day.

3. Who has had the biggest impact on your career?

I have had two significant people. The first is my wife – without her support, constant encouragement and words of wisdom, I would not have had the courage and insight to get through the rough patches. This gave me the launch pad to build Kanu Equipment.

The second is my late father who, since I was young, was my mentor. The way he lived his life, with hard work and integrity, has been the foundation for how I do business.

4. What is the best professional advice you’ve ever received?

The customer is always king.

5. The top reasons why you have been successful in business?

I care about our customers’ end goals. I will always go the extra mile to support them, which is why our company ethos is “Experience the Support”.

I must also reiterate that my wife deserves a lot of credit as she has proactively assisted me to focus on my career by affording me the time and space to thrive.

6. Where’s the best place to prepare for leadership? Business school or on the job?

Definitely on the job – theory is not always reality.

7. How do you relax?

I spend time with my family and enjoy the odd round of golf – when I have the time.

8. By what time in the morning do you like to be at your desk?

4am. The early bird catches the worm.

9. Your favourite job interview question?

“Do you want unlimited time or unlimited money?” or “name 10 things that you would do with an empty swimming pool”.

10. What is your message to Africa’s aspiring business leaders and entrepreneurs?

You will face lots of challenges. Take one step at a time to get through those challenges, but persevere and believe in yourself. If you try and see all the obstacles ahead of you, you will never start – so just start. Then, when each obstacle presents itself, find a solution and just keep moving forward. Always work on continuous improvement.

Kanu is a leading African heavy-equipment supplier, servicing the agriculture, construction and mining industries.

Top Brand Tractors for Sale in Africa

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Top Brand Tractors for sale in Africa from Kanu Equipment

A good tractor is one of the most important pieces of machinery in the agricultural industry. They are made to be hardy, to carry or pull heavy loads, and can automate many different processes that would otherwise have to be done by hand. In order to be successful, the tractors you choose have to be durable, powerful, and able to negotiate difficult terrain and withstand extreme climactic conditions. Of course, there are also the matters of operating costs and emissions, and the top brand tractors for sale in Africa today provide all the good qualities you need to run your agricultural operations smoothly. Continue reading →

Forestry Equipment for Rent

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Should you choose forestry equipment for rent or purchase?

Your forestry business seriously needs some heavy-duty forestry equipment to fulfil your obligations. Perhaps you have just landed a large contract, or you are trying to improve your company’s capacity, or maybe you just need to replace some current unsatisfactory equipment. The question here is whether you should choose forestry equipment for rent or to buy? Of course, both of these have their own advantages and disadvantages, but it is really helpful to have a look at certain factors, and your business, before making a decision whether to rent or buy. Continue reading →

Top Mobile Cranes Supplier in Africa

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Kanu Equipment: The Top Mobile Cranes Supplier in Africa

Mobile cranes are used all over the world for a wide variety of functions. Most buildings cannot be erected without the use of mobile cranes, and other projects, such as lifting containers from ships and getting bricks to higher levels on a construction site, will be virtually impossible without the use of cranes. Often, project managers have to make a choice between the type of crane they use, and these choices have to be based on the particular tasks that are assigned to the crane. The terrain might be rough, space might be limited, access might be restricted, and loads might be heavy. All of these contribute to the choice of cranes you will consider for the job. But never fear – the top mobile cranes supplier in Africa, Kanu Equipment, will always have what you need! Continue reading →

Mobile Cranes in Africa

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Invest in the Right Mobile Cranes for Projects in Africa

One of the most versatile pieces of machinery in construction will always be the mobile crane. For projects in Africa in particular, mobile cranes have to be suited to the terrain and environment in which they work – they have to be able to travel from one destination to another, frequently over bad roads and other difficult surfaces, and they have to be able to operate under challenging climatic conditions, such as extreme heat or moisture. This means that if you are choosing mobile cranes for your project, you have to be very aware of what you expect from this investment.

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Mining Equipment for Rent

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3 Considerations When Choosing a Supplier from Whom to Rent Mining Equipment

Because mining is a major industry in Africa, and particularly in South Africa, it accounts for a large portion of the country’s GDP. Mining is big business, and there are many different companies in the country that provide mining equipment and earth moving machinery. This means that, if you are the person responsible for finding the correct mining equipment for rent or purchase, you will have a lot of choices, and this can sometimes be somewhat daunting.

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Liebherr Mobile Cranes

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Liebherr Mobile Cranes: Top Technology at Your Disposal

Mobile crane technology has reached new highs over the last decade, and Liebherr mobile cranes are some of the best examples of how far crane technology has developed. This means that cranes are now designed according to client concepts and requirements, and no time or money is spared to find the best application-driven solutions around. The concept of crane development has reached a stage where almost all things are possible, and engineers all over the world spend a lot of time and effort on finding the best solutions for all manner of environments.

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