Cover Story long-term basis,” says Nieuwenhuizen. The company’s products are in high demand in the construction, mining, scrap metals, spill response and engineering sectors, with its scow backs having proved particularly popular for certain remote municipalities. JIT Holdings manufactures quality commercial truck bodies, commercial truck trailers and recreational trailers. Customised requirements are
also catered for. The company is registered with the Department of Roads and Transport, and the NRCS.
Specialist solutions The needs of clients are largely dependent on the types of jobs or projects they are undertaking. A product with standard applications is often most appropriate for the task, while other jobs may require something more specialised. JIT has experience in providing both standard and specialist solutions. “Our ‘off-the-shelf’ load bodies are typically made using the industry standard – mild steel – however, for hazardous waste applications, we use other, more specialist material (depending on what’s being transported) such as a 3CR12 steel – which is a more durable type of stainless steel. We would also typically apply sealants on the inside of the container, preventing incidents such as leakage into groundwater and other environmental hazards,” explains Nieuwenhuizen. Of JIT’s more niche product options, the company also supplies a unit specifically tailored to the needs of the oil recycling industry. “Our oil skip is also a specialised solution that has a lot more involved in its construction than a standard bin. It needs to hold six tonnes of liquid without allowing any leaks or spills; so, again, we
use different, purpose-made sealants and a unique internal configuration to minimise sloshing,” says Nieuwenhuizen.
More than 1.8 trillion kilograms of rubbish, weighing about the same as 7 000 Empire State Buildings, will be generated around the world this year
Client-centric service Service is where JIT differentiates itself in the local market, not only by putting the needs of clients first, in terms of timing, but also due to the company’s willingness
to create custom-built load bodies and tailormade solutions. “If clients are in need of specialist solutions, we have the in-house skills and capacity to fabricate a product to their specific requirements. We often receive drawings from clients at engineering shops and then make up our products according to these exact specifications,” explains Nieuwenhuizen.
Recent case study “One of our many happy customers is NonFerrous Metal Works in Durban, who ordered eight 5.5 cube REL waste bins, and the delivery was made the day following the order– delivering in Durban from our Benoni facility,” says Nieuwenhuizen. That’s just one of many examples of satisfied customers. “We are also busy putting together orders for the Waste Group and Sappi, as well as several clients in Botswana, where we perceive growing market needs. We also have many happy municipal clients, such as Nongoma, St Lucia and Mtubatuba,” he adds.
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The JIT Holdings workshop Waste skips ready for delivery JIT prioritises fast delivery Hoppers stacked and ready for the client
market through our service, the quality of our product and our competitive pricing. I believe that we compare very favourably with similar market offerings,” says Nieuwenhuizen. JIT Holdings has received an enthusiastic response to its products from the local market, which has spurred on the company’s owners to continually reinvest in JIT’s technology and capacity. The waste bin specialist is also expanding into other parts of subSaharan Africa. “Our major growth area is our cross-border business and we’ve had recent business from Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique,” concludes Nieuwenhuizen.
Africa expansion “Our industrial waste bins meet the needs of both local and African markets through their robust quality. The product is internationally specified and we really stand out in the local
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