Fermel Mining (Pty) Ltd FEATUrE
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stablished in 1962, Fermel (Pty) Ltd, a manufacturer of underground trackless and rail bound equipment, has established itself as a leading player in the mechanising machinery industry. The company has twice won the Cullinan Design of the Year Award for its products, has achieved ISO 9000 accreditation with Lloyd’s of London, and has an extensive list of designs and products to its name. Founded by Giorgio Iovino, and originally called Impala Engineering Works, the business started life as a general engineering machine shop. 1977 marked a change in focus; it transformed from a service-based business into a manufacturer, which offered a full suite of equipment, ranging from coal, personnel transportation, multi-purpose vehicles and production equipment. Angelo Iovino, Operations Director at Fermel explains: “We have an intimate understanding of mining conditions and are able to come up with solutions which meet the requirements of the users.” The product range is diverse and impressive, aimed at continually producing quality products, measured by their operational capability and quality of build. Behind each Fermel product is a strong team of engineers and draughtsman, which endorse the company’s cornerstone of R&D, Angelo says. The key to Fermel’s design philosophy is its use of the modular format, Angelo adds. The company understands that operations differ in terms of their requirements and is therefore
our aim is to continue to produce quality products measured by their operational capability and quality of build
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