Operating profits rose from ZAR8.12m in 2006, to ZAR12.85. Post-tax profits were up 58.7%, at ZAR8.36m on December 31 2007, from ZAR5.27m on December 31 2006.
The company said, “Project highlights for the interim period include the sale of two Topless MDT tower cranes, launched by Potain at Bauma in Germany in May 2007. SA French was awarded the tender for a high specification tower crane to assist in the construction of the Dam project in Steelpoort by the [South African] Department of Water Affairs and Forestry.
“The group undertook several turnkey projects in which all aspects of the design and installation of the lifting solution were handled by our technical teams. These projects include the placement and commissioning of a high specification tower crane in East London, the supply and commissioning of tower cranes and working platforms for use on the construction of Westwood shopping centre in Durban, and the supply and installation of passenger hoists for the Gauteng rapid rail link project.”
The company said it has been expanding its presence in South Africa, with new branches in Cape Town and Durban opening in January 2008.
