Rokbak bolsters presence in West Africa

Rokbak, an articulated hauler manufacturer and member of the Volvo Group, has partnered with Heavy Machinery Dealership (HMD) to help bring its ADTs to customers in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Benin, Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire

HMD is a premier provider of construction, mining and quarrying equipment in West Africa, boasting a strong reputation as an experienced local partner. This expertise will now be used to support Rokbak’s efforts to expand its footprint in key West African countries as it seeks to serve the mining and construction sectors there.

“Rokbak has an excellent reputation, and our customers know and trust the Volvo brand,” commented HMD CEO Mathew Khouri. “Rokbak haulers will complement our product portfolio well, offering the thriving mining, quarrying and construction industries in West Africa a reliable and efficient ADT. With Rokbak we will deliver high-quality trucks alongside our exceptional service and support.”

According to Rokbak, this announcement comes at a time when demand for reliable, high-performance machinery is at an all-time high, owing to the blossoming construction and mining industries in West Africa. To meet these needs, the company is promoting two signature hauler models. The RA40 is the largest with a gross power of 331kW (444 hp), a maximum torque of 2,225 Nm and a 38 tonne (41.9 US ton) payload. Like the RA40, the 28 tonne (30.9 US ton) RA30, with a gross power of 276 kW (370 hp) and a maximum torque of 1880 Nm, benefits from a transmission retardation system, a fully adaptable drivetrain and easy maintenance to suit a variety of different job sites.

Supplying heavy machinery in West Africa

“Our partnership with Rokbak represents a significant advancement for our customers in West Africa and continues our vision to become the leading supplier of heavy machinery in Africa through customising solutions to customers’ needs,” continued Mathew. “Rokbak’s robust and reliable haulers are perfect for the region’s requirements. We look forward to working closely with Rokbak to enhance the capabilities of our customers and contribute to the development of the local infrastructure and important applications in the region.”

Paul Douglas, Rokbak managing director, added, “We are delighted to partner with HMD in West Africa. HMD's reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction aligns perfectly with Rokbak and the Volvo Group’s values. This partnership is a testament to our commitment in expanding our global reach and supporting customers in even more territories in the construction, quarrying and mining industries. Our high-quality haulers, combined with HMD’s vast experience and local expertise, will deliver exceptional value to our customers.”