BATEMAN to market Jetfloat in Africa
BATEMAN has been given exclusive representation
rights by Jetfloat International GmbH of Austria to market the Jetfloat
system in 36 African countries, that is, virtually the whole of the
continent with the exception of the North African countries bordering
the Mediterranean Sea and the Portuguese speaking countries.
Jetfloat systems are manufactured using plastic that is UV-resistant,
recyclable, complies with food regulations and handles temperatures
between -60 and 80 °C. The systems therefore have a long life,
being fatigue and weather proof and resistant to saltwater, chemicals
and
acids.
The floating platforms are modular and consist of elements that are
linked together to form the required shapes. No cranes are required
to assemble and extend the platforms. Repair and maintenance costs
are very low, as the elements have no sharp edges with a high elastic
resistance to impact by boats, wind and storms.
According to Paul Davies, BATEMAN Spares and Services Manager, a
good demand is expected for these installations. “Business in
South Africa is taking off and BATEMAN has already supplied several
such systems,” said Davies.
“The first industrial system, on a slimes dam at the Venetia
Mine near Musina in the Limpopo Province, comprised a 550 m long walkway,
1.5 m in width, leading to a pump platform housing two pumps. A second
was a 35 m walkway with a 3 m x 4 m pump platform supporting two pumps
supplied to Fraser Alexander for installation on a slimes dam at the
Vanchem Division of the Highveld Steel & Vanadium Corp. in Mpumalanga.
An order from Tavistock colliery for a 100 m walkway with a penstock
platform for its slimes dam is being processed.
“The first order in the leisure market has also been received,”
said Davies. “Three 46 m long jetties to moor 60 boats at the
club at Peaconwood Estate on Haartebeespoort Dam were installed in
November.
“In October the Jetfloat system was exhibited by BATEMAN at
the Fish Africa and Aquaculture Show at the Cape Town International
Convention Centre. Mr Alois Hinteregger, General Manager of Jetfloat
International, also attended. The interest shown in the Jetfloat product
was incredible and the recreational demand is expected to be significant,”
claimed Davies.
For more information, contact Paul Davies on +27-11-201-2300 or email
paul.davies@BatemanEngineering.com.
