GEDA transport platforms in use worldwide: Support for major project in South Africa

GEDA 500 Z/ZP in use in the province of KwaZulu-Natal

The South African coastal city of Durban in the province of KwaZulu-Natal is known for its cultural richness with African, Indian and colonial influences. But German engineering and technology are also currently being put to use: on a large-scale construction site, a transport platform from the Bavarian hoist manufacturer GEDA GmbH is ensuring efficient processes.

The focus is on the renovation of the Oceans Building, part of the well-known Oceans Mall. The building has been completely scaffolded for the extensive work – a mammoth logistical project that is being significantly supported by expertise ‘Made in Germany’. Together with its long-standing partner SkyJacks, GEDA supplied two GEDA 500 Z/ZP transport platforms and a GEDA 300 Z material hoist. SkyJacks took care of the rental and on-site support for the equipment.

Flexible solution for the most demanding requirements

The GEDA 500 Z/ZP impressed across the board with its versatility: designed for tough everyday construction site use, the hoist is suitable both as a pure material hoist and for transporting people. This is made possible by two separate control systems. With a lifting speed of 24 m/min in material mode and 12 m/min in passenger mode, the hoist ensures rapid construction progress.

Thanks to its compact design, high load capacity and various platform variants, the GEDA 500 Z/ZP can be optimally adapted to the conditions of any construction site. The open, spacious load platform offers sufficient space for a wide variety of building materials.

Its ‘little brother’, the GEDA 300 Z, was also used successfully on the construction site. Despite its compact size, it is a robust partner for efficient material transport. Its advantages: easy assembly thanks to lightweight 2 m aluminium masts, convenient loading and unloading ramp, and a 90-degree swivelling cabin for safe and ergonomic working on the floors. With a load capacity of 300 kg and available in either 230 V or 400 V versions, the GEDA 300 Z adapts flexibly to the requirements of any construction site. Transporting extremely large scaffolding elements became child's play with these helpers.