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#1 Equipment Provider in the DRC
Congo Equipment has been the exclusive Caterpillar dealer since 2007, following a merger between Tractafric Equipment and Barloworld Equipment. Congo Equipment was established to meet the infrastructure needs of the Haut Katanga, Lualaba, Haut Lomami, and Tanganyika provinces.
We ensure the distribution and maintenance of Caterpillar construction machinery, equipment, and generators. Congo Equipment also directly supplies equipment for the mining, construction, and energy production industries.
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We Offer Affordable Access to Equipment Rental and Sales
- QUALITY FIRST Congo Equipment guarantees a quality-driven approach focused on the customer. We aim to provide you with the best possible experience when purchasing your equipment.
- PROFESSIONAL TEAM Our team is fully comprised of professionals specially trained to assist you in choosing your equipment. Our goal is to support you as best as possible during this process.
- ONGOING SUPPORT Congo Equipment supports you throughout the life of your vehicle with a wide range of services. From the moment of purchase, our technicians are at your service.
- AT YOUR SERVICE Our sales and technical teams are always available to address your questions and provide the best assistance in case of any issues with your vehicle.
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374 Hydraulic Excavator
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CAT® 140 GC
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Ground Engaging Tools
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Congo Equipment at the Invest in African Mining Indaba in South Africa
Congo Equipment is proud to announce its participation in the Invest in African Mining Indaba in South Africa, a must-attend event for mining industry players in Africa, which took place from 03 to 06 February in Cape Town. This event brings together industry leaders, investors, policymakers and experts from around the world, all motivated by a common goal: to promote sustainable development and innovation in Africa's mining sector.
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PARTICIPATION IN THE BAUMA CONFERENCE IN CHINA
Congo Equipment participated in the BAUMA conference in China, where we met with the our Chinese customers and presented the latest advances in Caterpillar technology and as well as our offers.
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CHINESE CUSTOMERS VISIT
Congo Equipment had the honor of receiving the visit of Chinese customers. They began their visit by visiting the company's offices for meetings and workshops to discuss current and future projects.
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Client Visit
We were delighted to welcome one of our mining customers to our Luano facility in Lubumbashi, for a workshop visit to get an update on the 793 machine reconditioning project.
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CONGO EQUIPMENT'S IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY
We have a positive impact on the community by offering technical and heavy machinery training to the youth in our community. By teaching these essential skills, the company enables the youth to acquire vocational qualifications that are in demand on the job market.
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The Caterpillar Inc. apprenticeship program
Congo Equipment is proud hosts of the Caterpillar Inc. apprenticeship program, a program is designed to help young talented people develop their professional skills and embark on an exciting career in the heavy equipment industry.
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KCC delegation visit
We recently had the honor of welcoming a delegation from customer KCC to our Luano facilities. The visit was an opportunity for both companies to discuss future collaborations and explore partnership possibilities.
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Meeting with Chinese customers in China
We are delighted to announce that our Congo Equipment team, led by our CEO Alain Dufournier and Sales Director Stéphane Oudart, together with our Chinese sales team, recently met with the top of our esteemed customers in China.
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African Mining Indaba 2024
Congo Equipment took part in the 2024 edition of the African Mining Indaba in the Republic of South Africa.
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Performance improvement seminar
With the aim of training and improving skills, and also to prepare for 2024 with efficiency. Our PRODUCTS SUPPORT AFTERSALES team organized a week's training on the main techniques enabling it to hunt down or identify opportunities, namely : CTS and TA1 Custom Track Service for CTS and Technical Analyses 1 for TA1. The former is an inspection of the undercarriage of tracked machines, the latter a visual inspection.
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Retail Sales Operation
Congo Equipment has launched its retail campaign called "Coup de Poing". Throughout November, our sales teams descended on the city of Lubumbashi to meet the owners of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as private individuals, to propose our offers and services.
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Significant Edition for PSSR Campus 2023
From October 16th to 20th, Tractafric Equipment gathered nearly 80 participants from 13 countries for its annual PSSR Campus, which, for the very first time in its history, took place in Douala, Cameroon, at the heart of Central Africa.
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Expo Béton Kolwezi
A look back at Expo Beton in Kolwezi, Congo Equipment had a stand, on which each service was well represented, with spare parts, figurines of our machines, a driving simulator, a demonstration of CAT technology and other after-sales services.
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Katanga Business Meeting
KBM, with its trade fair and other commercial forums, gave Congo Equipment the opportunity to promote its solutions to a very wide audience!
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Congo Equipment : expertise in Machinery Montage and Commissioning
Congo Equipment, a leading provider of heavy machinery solutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, recently undertook a major project for its esteemed client ERG FRONTIER. The company successfully completed the intricate process of montage and commissioning for two Dozers D9GC, followed by an additional 14 machines 777E for the same client.
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Congo Equipment at DRC Mining Week
Congo Equipment is proud to have participated in the DRC Mining Week 2023 trade show, held from June 14 to 16. This eagerly-awaited event brought together key players in the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo and around the world, offering a unique opportunity to showcase innovative solutions, products and equipment to meet the needs of the mining sector.
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6020B Hydraulic Mining Shovel Assembly
Congo Equipment, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), recently completed a unique assembly project for the 6020B hydraulic excavator. This project is a testament to the expertise and know-how of Congo Equipment's service team.
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Sales Campus 2023
After a hiatus caused by the pandemic, the Sales Campus of the Tractafric Equipment network brought together the sales force in Casablanca for a week of training on the latest innovations. Participants enhanced their skills and built connections, sparking enthusiasm for future editions.
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Congo Equipment, Open Day
Congo Equipment, successfully organized its open day on Friday May 12, 2023. The event took place in Lubumbashi on the company's site.
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Linc 2023
Last Saturday, Congo Equipment participated in The LINC DRC in Kolwezi, an event organized by Bear Cannon. For this occasion, we set up a stand where we presented a simulator to all the curious who wanted to know more about our activities.
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6060 Hydraulic Mining Shovel Assembly
We are pleased to announce the delivery of our next generation mining shovel, the Caterpillar 6060. This machine was delivered to KCC in kit form and assembled by the Congo Equipment team on site.
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Product Support Sales Seminar 2023
Thank you Congo Equipment PSSR/KAM/PS's Team for this great opportunity to learn from each other.
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Congo Equipment at Mining Indaba
We are pleased to be present at this major event at the African Mining Indaba. Congo Equipment is pleased to exhibit its solutions. Come and see us at the CAT stand to get solid partnership offers in advanced technologies, performance, Energy etc. for your mining and economic activities.
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RSE Campaigns - Safety
Safety is not an option for Tractafric Equipment, which has recently launched a major information campaign in Morocco for its stakeholders.
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Training of Technicians in Mauritania
Tractafric Equipment is launching a major recruitment and training plan for local technicians in Mauritania, in partnership with the mining company Kinross at Tasiast, with the goal of reaching 80% local workforce participation by 2025.
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