By RACHNA LAL
As construction activity and investment in the country is growing, so are the businesses.
One such company is Carptrac, a subsidiary of Carpenters, which is currently going through a growth phase because of recent activities in the industry.
Carptrac manager, Ivan Lauri, said they are receiving a lot of inquiries for new Caterpillar equipment across the complete product range including generators.
In response to this growth, Mr Lauri said Carptrac has invested heavily in training and new equipment for their workshop as well as two new field service vehicles.
“Carptrac is committed to providing the best possible aftersales service to our customers through staff training,” he said.
“This is to ensure Carptrac and Caterpillar are the first choice when it comes to heavy equipment and generators.”
Mr Lauri said Carptrac was established in Fiji in 1928 and this year 2013 marks their 85th year in operation.
He said this makes Carptrac one of the oldest Caterpillar dealers in the world.
Winning Government tender
Last month, Carptrac supplied first of three Caterpillar equipment to the Dreketi Agriculture Office in Macuata.
This was through a Government tender which had been awarded to Carptrac to supply a Caterpillar D4K bulldozer in Dreketi.
Carptrac supervisor, Shalveen Maharaj said a second Carptrac equipment has been delivered in Sigatoka with a third delivery expected in Rakiraki in due course.
Mr Lauri said it was a great honour that Carptrac was chosen to be the preferred supplier of the Cat D4K bulldozer to the Government.
“We look forward to building on our relationship and the opportunity to supply many more machines in the future,” he said.
The new Caterpillar D4K bulldozer delivered to the Dreketi Agriculture Office last month. Photo: LOSIRENE CHAND