At the recently concluded International Building Expo 2024, held at the National Stadium in Providence, East Bank Demerara, local industry leader in heaving duty equipment, MACORP, hosted a ‘Sip and Chat’ networking session where President & General Manager, German Consuegra, addressed a diverse audience of customers, investors, and prospective clients and celebrated Guyana’s impressive progress and the company’s commitment to sustainability, a MACORP release stated on Friday.Accompanied by other key speakers including District Sales Manager at Caterpillar, Diego Messias; Caterpillar Power Solutions Manager, Gustavo Tapia; Sales and Marketing Manager, Jordi Pinol; and Equipment Management Systems Manager at MACORP, Rodny Jaramillo; Consuegra, underscored the critical role of technology in balancing economic growth with sustainability.
The General Manager highlighted the Cat® Reman program as a significant example of how to support sustainability. “This program offers effective and affordable repair options for our customers’ equipment, with substantial savings of up to 60% of the costs. But also, Cat® Reman parts and components contribute significantly to a healthier environment by requiring 80-90% less new materials and 65-87% less energy than a new one. When considering sustainability, think of MACORP and Caterpillar.”
Meanwhile, Messias elaborated on Caterpillar products integrated design philosophy, which enhances performance and fuel efficiency by ensuring that each machine’s hydraulics, transmission, and frame, work in harmony. “Our global Fuel Guarantee Program further supports sustainability by ensuring machines do not exceed a specified fuel consumption rate. If consumption is higher, we provide compensation with parts and services.”
And Tapia emphasised Caterpillar’s dedication to advancing sustainability through new technologies. “We are continuously developing technologies for our machines and gensets to reduce our carbon footprint.” He also expressed enthusiasm about Guyana’s first hybrid project, which integrates gensets, solar panels, and energy storage to support the country’s economic and sustainability goals.
Both Pinol and Jaramillo spoke about MACORP’s commitment to delivering top-tier machines and technology, highlighting how MACORP empowers customers to monitor and optimise their equipment for enhanced efficiency and productivity, the release added.
