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CONSTRUCTION | MINI EXCAVATORS
Mini excavators making a major impact The indispensable piece of equipment bringing power to small, complex projects around the continent.
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80 Bobcat 4.5 tonne mini excavators will be supplied for the Decent Life Initative.
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n Egypt mini excavators are set to make their mark in a big way as part of the ‘Decent Life’ initiative which was launched by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. This project is focused on eradicating poverty in the country by transforming slums and poor villages into thriving communities with modern infrastructure. 4,500 villages throughout the country will benefit from the initiative in a project which is set to affect 58% of the population. As part of the project, Otrac Heavy Equipment, the authorised dealer for Bobcat in Egypt, has secured the largest-ever order in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region for new Bobcat mini excavators. The dealer will supply the Egyptian Government with 80 Bobcat 4.5 tonne mini excavators and 49 Bobcat skid-steer loaders. A spokesperson for the Decent Life initiative remarked, “Highperforming compact machinery such
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as the Bobcat mini excavators and skid-steer loaders will be vital in the work involved in the project. We chose the Bobcat brand based on the excellent experience we have had running Bobcat skid-steer loaders, backed by the superb aftermarket service provided by Otrac.” More than 20 ministries and entities as well as 23 civil society organisations are collaborating in order to implement this enormous project which is aimed at improving life for all citizens, especially vulnerable groups. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)
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is playing a significant role in implementing some of the initiative’s pillars. This will include developing the telecommunications infrastructure through installing a fibre optic cable network and covering targeted villages with mobile phone network services; developing post offices to serve citizens; and promoting human development. Bobcat excavators and loaders will play a vital role in these endeavours. Hatem Ouda, chairman of Otrac Heavy Equipment, commented, “We are delighted to keep the high level of trust allowing us to win this
High-performing compact machinery such as the Bobcat mini excavators will be vital in the work involved in the project.” DECENT LIFE INITIATIVE SPOKESPERSON
major order for both mini excavators and skid-steer loaders from Bobcat for the Decent Life project. The Egyptian authorities and Otrac have a successful, long standing relationship, involving the purchase of many machines based on Otrac’s performance and professionalism.” Gaby Rhayem, regional director Middle East and Africa at Doosan Bobcat EMEA, remarked, “We are very pleased that Otrac Heavy Equipment has secured our largest ever order for Bobcat mini excavators in MEA. It is a fitting tribute to the great attention and expertise Otrac always offers their customers in Egypt.”
New additions for MB Crusher To enhance its offering within its mini and midi excavators range, MB Crusher has presented two new shaft screening buckets.
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