Martin Engineering name Zambian distributor
Fluid Base appointment to broaden availability of bulk material handling technologies in Zambia
IN a move designed to broaden the availability of high-performance bulk material handling technologies in Southern Africa, Martin Engineering RSA have named Fluid Base Industries as their full-service distributor in Zambia.
Fluid Base will be a source for all Martin Engineering RSA products and services throughout the country, including conveyor belt cleaners, transfer-point solutions, flow aids, safety products and training, belt support products, silo cleaning and other field services.
The companies will primarily serve customers involved in mining and material-processing applications, as well as the cement and oil industries. To minimize delivery times, Fluid Base will stock a wide range of Martin Engineering products and repair parts at their locations in Kitwe and Chilanga, which are strategically located near many of the major mining projects.
‘This agreement will help us broaden our presence in Africa and create a customer base in the key commercial regions in Zambia,’ observed Martin Engineering RSA sales manager Mark Jarrett.
‘The companies here prefer doing business with local suppliers,’ he explained. ‘We’ve had many interactions with Fluid Base in the past, and they are one of the few distributors capable of representing the Martin Engineering brand with the level of technical expertise to ensure outstanding product support and service.’
Fluid Base were formed in Zambia in 1997 and initially focused on providing repair parts and services to the mining industry. The company is structured around a small group of technically-qualified individuals who deliver leading-edge components and expert service, including fabrication, installation and training.
‘Our established contacts in the mining sector and other industries will help us introduce innovative technologies to improve the productivity and safety of bulk handling operations,’ said operating director Fanuel Banda. ‘The current levels of activity are bringing new opportunities, but with them come new challenges. That’s where we are targeting our efforts: helping bulk handling operations achieve greater efficiency and environmental stewardship.’
