Leading Through Innovation

Barloworld Equipment has a long history of innovative thinking, elegant engineering solutions and entrepreneurial endeavour. Notable amongst these has been the introduction of several Caterpillar products to the market, of which the ACERT Tier 3 engine emission technology is making world headlines. This was followed by the introduction of the unique System One undercarriage for small and medium sized, track-type tractors.

The company’s people flourish in this creative environment, as demonstrated by Bouwer Fouche, a technical representative at Sishen Mine, who solved a technical braking problem which has long-term cost saving implications, not only for the mine, but for Barloworld Equipment and Caterpillar

The most exciting development has undoubtedly been the continued financial support for the design and development of a revolutionary, continuously variable transmission system (CVT). This joint venture, Barloworld CVT Technologies is poised to radically change transmission applications in the automotive, construction equipment, mining and machine tool industries. Barloworld CVT Technologies is currently approaching the local and international market with this exciting new technology.

It underpins the company’s commitment supporting local innovation.