New mechanisation facility officially opens in Gauteng

[{“type”:”text”,”content”:”u201cThe initial ground-breaking work commenced on 1 June 2021 and today, one year later, we have the privilege to officially open the new facility that will also be the new headquarters of Argo Tractors in South Africa,u201d said Godfried Heydenrych, Managing Director Argo Tractors SA, at the opening ceremony.nnArgo Tractors is one of the world leaders in agricultural mechanisation and a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of Landini and McCormick tractors. nnHeydenrych said the facility was strategically positioned to meet the ongoing demands of producers across Southern Africa. u201cI believe this new facility will serve to provide excellent customer service to our clients. This investment not only shows our commitment to regional agriculture, but also demonstrates our ambition to effectively address the needs of our customers and utilise cutting-edge technology to help increase yields, improve livelihoods, and ensure sustained food production.u201dnnHe added that this modern facility will be home to an advanced training centre that will provide the necessary technical support to Argou2019s dealer network. u201cThe building was specifically designed and built to meet the expanding needs of the Argo customers and will be a cutting-edge operational site dedicated to high-performance products and services and will allow us to host special events for our dealers and customers.u201d”,”position”:0,”id”:”if30ZAkeqR049YTv”},{“type”:”image”,”content”:”https://agrisaonline.com/images/737″,”position”:1,”id”:”uLnEVortCzrU4Ium”},{“type”:”text”,”content”:”*A handshake to commemorate the opening of the new state-of-the-art mechanisation facility that will host several Argo divisions. On the left Godfried Heydenrych, Managing Director ARGO Tractors SA and on the right, Simeone Morra, Corporate Business Director of Argo Tractors*nnLocated in Pomona, Kempton Park, the new facility covers 6 000 mu00b2 and is equipped with 9 assembly bays that will be utilised to locally assemble tractors and implements, reducing shipping costs and supporting localisation and job creation. The latest technology in agricultural tractors and equipment will be on display in the 700 mu00b2 showroom. n”We are committed to providing our customers with world class equipment matched by outstanding service