Recent additions to the Powerscreen line of crushing and screening equipment include the Chieftain 1700X triple-deck incline screen and the Premiertrak 450 jaw crusher, further entrenching the manufacturer’s presence in Southern Africa.

The Premiertrak 450 offers a jump in crushing capabilities, handling up to 500 Nm crushing strength. The Chieftain 1700X also features a patented four bearing double or triple deck screenbox and can reverse the direction of the screenbox for difficult screening applications.

Powerscreen says its longstanding relationship with its sole distributor, ELB Equipment, has been the driving force behind its growth in market share in Southern Africa. The company asserts that its products are a mainstay of the local mining and construction industries with ever-growing applications in recycling, agriculture and other industries.

ELB Equipment divisional director and Heath Dickson mining product application manager Wakefield Harding says that Powerscreen mobile crushing, screening and conveyor machines are ideal for local operations, combining superior productivity with rugged and durable equipment that meets the demands of harsh African conditions.

He notes that one of ELB Equipment’s key strengths lies in its extensive product range that caters to a variety of needs – from startup operations needing small screens for sand mining, composting or agricultural screening, up to large-scale mining. This versatility ensures that customers get the right machine for their needs without having to overinvest or compromise.

“We also hold by far the largest stockholding of machines in South Africa. This translates into fast delivery times and minimised downtime. Our inventory and well-organised logistics also mean we can help clients immediately and our team runs like a well-oiled machine in terms of application knowledge as well as scaling new machines, maintaining parts supply throughout the region and providing maintenance and servicing of equipment,” adds Harding.

The company reveals that it is expanding its reach into larger mining operations with its new range of LiuGong excavators and dump trucks. Its expansion drive will include the introduction of new equipment and advanced solutions through partnerships with brands such as LiuGong and Furukawa alongside Powerscreen’s evolving technology.