LEWCOR celebrates an industry ‘century’
The LEWCOR Group, a leading Namibian company in the mining and construction sectors, announced the addition of their 100th Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) to its fleet.This is a significant milestone for the 36-year-old company, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the operational efficiency of mining and construction in Namibia.
Offering superior traction and stability in Namibia’s challenging conditions, ADTs are versatile vehicles that transport large loads of materials such as sand, gravel and soil over rough terrain. While the fleet includes international brands like Caterpillar, Bell, Volvo and more recently John Deere, LEWCOR sources its vehicles and maintenance exclusively from Namibian dealers.
The remarkable growth of the LEWCOR ADT fleet thus not only demonstrates the company’s sustained confidence in the Namibian growth story, but has also directly boosted the Namibian economy with an ADT fleet value of around N$1 billion.
Speaking from the group’s offices in Okahandja, LEWCOR Group CEO Helmuth Lewis said “As a 100% Namibian company, owned and operated by Namibians, this is a proud moment. This milestone is important, but we are even more excited about the increasing contribution we can make to Namibia’s growth. We contribute directly both through our ADT fleet, moving around 5.5 million tons of ore and building material each month and through the N$23 million worth of diesel our operators purchase from local fuel suppliers every month.
“Just as significantly, we have been able to create more than 270 operator employment opportunities within the ADT fleet. This continuous investment underscores our dedication to providing world-class equipment and services to our clients and affirms our confidence in Namibia’s economic progress.”