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Industries

 

Vanguard operates in a variety of industries, developing innovative methods of completing projects according to the needs of the application.

Mining - The use of strand jacking and hydraulic gantry equipment has enabled Vanguard to perform complicated lifts on various mines where there were severe space constraints such as Mopani
Copper Mine
in Zambia.

Brewing - Vanguard’s extensive experience in the brewing industry has seen the company become the preferred partner for the relocation of equipment in the beverage industry. Read more about our latest installation at Tanzania Breweries Limited.

Power Generation - Vanguard has completed the heavy lifting, rigging, transportation and installation of numerous stators and transformers, ranging from 160t to 250t, in South and southern Africa. Read more about these jobs.

Medical - This specialist field sees Vanguard deploying a dedicated team to complete rigging and transportation of delicate and highly specialised medical equipment such as MRI and CT scanners. Read more about Vanguard’s latest installation at Pretoria Academic Hospital.  

Escalators - Due to Vanguard’s extensive expertise in the field of escalator installations, the company is the main service provider in South Africa, with projects in shopping malls to airports. Read more about the installation at OR Tambo airport.

Pulp and paper - Vanguard’s dedicated Mechanical and Electrical Construction division has been involved in the extensive relocation and construction of pulp and paper plants. The latest project is the development of a new plant for PG Bison. Read more about this project.

Printing - Vanguard’s use of specialised hydraulic gantries has ensured the successful completion of a number of printing press installations all over the country. Read more about the latest project for Die Beeld.

Automotive - Installation of injection moulders and automotive presses have been completed for Toyota and BMW. Read more about these jobs.