MACHINERY Corporation of Guyana Limited (MACORP) has launched its new D2 series of hydraulic excavators in Georgetown on Thursday.Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Minister of Public Works Robeson Benn and Mexican Ambassador to Guyana, Francisco Olguin were among persons in the gathering for the ceremony at the company’s Ruimveldt location.
They were given a demonstration of what the machines are capable of doing, by the agency’s engineers.

Some of the features and benefits of these excavators include a mechanically controlled engine that handles less than standard fuel in a better way and lowers fuel consumption, a powerful hydraulic system, a developed operator station, the largest bucket in its class, and a robust design which is built to provide years of reliable service.

Speaking on the occasion, MACORP Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jorge Medina said: “Let’s build Guyana together was my vision and that is why I became Guyanese. After 20 years of assisting Guyana, we see today’s operations require dependable machines that can produce more with less and this is the essence behind the new D2 series.

“These machines are exceptionally reliable and highly productive, built to lower operating costs through reduced fuel consumption and simplified routine maintenance,” he assured.
MACORP Product Support Manager Guillermo Escarraga explained some of the features and benefits of the excavators, including their mechanically controlled engines that handle less than standard fuel in a better way.

He said the powerful hydraulic systems, developed operator stations, the largest buckets in that class and robust design are to provide years of reliable service.
Escarraga said MACORP is confident that the new machines will meet and exceed customers’ expectations for superior performance and lower operating costs through durability.

WORLDWIDE INTRODUCTION
He added that the excavators were manufactured with the voice of their customers echoing in the background and, since the worldwide introduction last September, success stories are being told and now can be related in Guyana.
For 20 years, being the only authorised Caterpillar dealer in this country, MACORP has been leading Guyana’s development and fuelling the success of stakeholders by directly providing integral equipment and product support solutions, Escarraga claimed.
He said they have been rewarded for their outstanding performance and contribution to the development of Guyana and the professional training of their employees.

(By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally)