Austrian formwork company Doka GmbH has signed a distribution
agreement with South-African-based Waco Africa Pty Ltd for the exclusive
distribution of Doka products and systems across sub-Saharan Africa and the
Indian Ocean Islands.
The agreement which came into effect on 1 August
2019 will see Waco Africa Pty Ltd become one of the largest formwork providers
on the continent in terms of presence and capacity through its subsidiary
Form-Scaff, which will continue to work with Doka as its technology and
engineering partner.
Speaking on behalf of Doka GmbH, Paolo
Zumaglini, member of the Management Board said, “Doka’s top priority when
working in any market is to understand the demand and deliver suitable,
cost-effective solutions that make construction sites safer, while ensuring
projects are delivered on time thanks to our innovative products and systems.
“In signing this exclusive agreement with Waco Africa Pty Ltd, we are gaining a strong, reliable partner whose footprint covers more than 30 branches in 9 sub-Saharan countries and whose experience extends to over 55 years. Doka looks forward to supporting Waco Africa Pty Ltd through its engineering expertise and contributing towards the development of a region that includes several of the world’s fastest growing economies.”
Commenting on behalf of Waco Africa Pty Ltd, Mike Els, CEO said, “We are extremely excited about the long-term prospects that this partnership will bring. One of the most technologically advanced formwork companies in the world, Doka will add enormous value to Form-Scaff – the African market leaders – who are renowned for their extensive branch network and stockholding as well as their robust product range supported by detailed designs, engineering services and on-site technical support.”https://constructionreviewonline.com/2019/08/doka-gmbh-signs-a-new-african-distribution-deal/
