Jacto Arbus Wave Product Launch - July 2007
Jacto Arbus Mistblower Training - July 2007
Hibiscus 425
The all new Lely Hibiscus 425 is here.
The rakes are of a very rugged construction, with the Head-Lock system as an example of innovative thinking. The rake tines are constructed in such a way that the crop is not pressed into the ground and that any contamination is reduced to a bare minimum. In addition, every avenue is explored to ensure optimum efficiency and productivity for farmers and contractors. The Hibiscus 425 has a working width of 3.2m to 4.25m, weighs 705kg and require around 48kW. For more information please contact your Northmec dealer.
Baldan 78 Tadmen is in SA
With the ever increase in tractor horse power and the demand for bigger, stronger and wider implements, Baldan developed the new GCRTI 78 tandem disc harrow.
With a working width of 11m and a weight almost 100kg per disc, this machine is the king of disc harrows. All the excellent qualities of Baldan is still build in this machine. The well known “Baldan bearings”, low maintenance cost and durability are some of the features of the GCRTI 78 tandem. For more information, please contact your local dealer.
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Farmers Day - October 2007
Farmers Day: It was the nut growers of Southern Africa’s Conference held at Prieska on the 27th October 2007.
The day was attended by around 100 delegates from all over Southern Africa. This day gave Northmec the chance to demonstrate the Jacto sprayer. Specifically for a peacan nut application, once again proved the excellent coverage in big trees. Northmec was supported on the day by Douglas Fernandez, from Jacto Brazil. (First two pics attached)
Splendimo
CASE IH - Launches New Patriot Sprayer
Case IH proudly introduces the next generation of mid-sized Patriot sprayer…the SPX3320. Using the proven cab forward, rear engine configuration, the SPX3320 sprayer builds on the strengths of the Patriot product line and incorporates innovative new designs targeted to improve efficiency, reliability and operator comfort. General Configuration – With the engine in the rear, the cab in the front, and the product tank in the center, the SPX3320 sprayer follows in the footsteps of the flagship SPX4420 sprayer. Its optimum weight distribution provides reduced field rutting and earlier field access.
Welger Training
Northmec with the help of Welger gave a 4 day training course on the Welger baler range.
This was done in middle October, just before baling season. Therefore everybody should have the information fresh in their minds for the season ahead.
The course was aimed at training sales, technical and parts personnel. The training was led by Mr. Michael Grube, with more than 25 years experience, one of Welger’s most experienced technicians. We at Northmec are very fortunate to have the support from suppliers like Welger, who will invest time and money to work together and develop our market even further.
Jacto Arbus Wave Product Launch - July 2007
Jacto New product - Arbus Wave
We were delighted to host 2 representatives from Jacto Brazil to show us the new Arbus Wave mist-blowers. The 2 experts were Raphael Arcura ( Mist-blower Expert) and Igor Coelho ( Nozzle Expert ), they did extensive tests and showed us the application of numerous different types of nozzles.
The Arbus Wave sold one of their first machines right here in South Africa, as we're the first leg of their worldwide promotion of this new and exciting product. The tour of this Jacto Mist-blower will include Japan, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela.
If you have any queries regarding this new product please email Stef at stefs@northmec.co.za or alternatively visit the Northmec Jacto page to find more information on the complete range of Jacto products.
Jacto Arbus Mistblower Training - July 2007
Mistblower Training
Training was done on the Arbus machinery in a road show format throughout South Africa in 3 weeks.
Over 150 people were involved in the training and the training extended to Northmec staff, farmers, operators and customers.
The success of these training program has been proven time and again with all involved. We look forward to more training in the years to come, keep visiting our site to see latest training updates. If you would like to know in more details on training, please link through to our feedback page where you can generate a query and someone will get back to you shortly.
Jacto Training - June 2007
Tokkie Hattingh from Northmec and Rafael Arcuri from Jacto gave a 3 week training course. They travelled nearly 10000 km all around the country and trained around 120 people. The training was for farmers, operators, field service people and everybody who was interested. This is an ongoing program which will be followed up with a demonstration and training program for mistblower machines in all the fruit growing areas around South Africa.
We will also have a similar program for boom sprayers in the Northern region starting around October.
Rafael Jacto showing how to set up the nozzles on the new Arbus Wave.
Rafael adjusting the nozzle angle.
Tokkie is explaining the workings of the Jacto piston pump.
Northmec launches new website - April 2007
Northmec launches new website. Please feel free to have a look at our site and let us know what you think. Click here to give us your feedback.
SA Graan Magazine - Feb 2007 pg27
Northmec is one of the few agricultural equipment suppliers that are accredited to train its own apprentices and get them qualified in house. We aim to have at least twenty-two people in the process (three year cycle) of training to meet the demand for technicians in our production series.
Northmec has ten trade branches with fully equipped workshops and a variety of service vehicles to provide our clients with service delivery even when the product cannot be transported to our premises. There are also heavy vehicles located at strategic branches to transport products to the workshop for repairs when they cannot be driven there.
The technicians are in service of Northmec and do not work on a freelance basis. This ensures that we have full control over the standard of service and training.
Northmec also has a trade network that consists of 42 sales- and service locations (with technicians) that are supported by a technical support team. This ensures that in case a dealer or branch faces a particularly difficult technical problem, a specialized person is available immediately.
Training on new technology is supplied on a regular basis from our international principles and is supplemented with our own in-house training, performed by people who underwent training overseas. When new products are brought to South Africa, the training and part requirements of the products are taken into consideration beforehand, which allows us to be on top of the requirements and provide our service immediately.
Parts are ordered and delivered on a supply- and demand system. Northmec’s policy is to have all parts that are known as service- or wear and tear parts as readily available to customers as possible. There are also systems in place to have products that are not available flown in on a priority basis, this restricts the time that customers have to wait to a minimum.
by Johan van der Merwe - Director
