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Howden Group, a leading global provider of mission critical air and gas handling products, technologies and services, has reached an agreement to acquire Fancraft (Pty) Ltd.
Established in 1989 by Andries Gouws and based in Sasolburg, South Africa, Fancraft is an independent aftermarket services company focused on the maintenance, repair and installation of air gas handling equipment and turbomachinery.
The combination of Fancraft with Howden s South African business allows Howden to expand its aftermarket service capabilities, while providing Fancraft customers with access to Howden s network of technologies and global experts. The acquisition will also accelerate the growth of Howden s compressors and turbines aftermarket services business and broaden its footprint in Southern Africa. The strong fit between the companies is underscored by the fact that Fancraft has operated as a qualified service agent for Thomassen compressors and Peter Brotherhood steam turbines, which a
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The COVID-19 social relief of distress grant has exposed long-standing challenges at payment sites across the country, especially in rural areas where recipients are exploited and paypoints are not in good condition and robbed routinely.
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