Tabe increases its presence in Latin America

The company Tabe, specialist in the manufacture of hydraulic hammers in Spain, continues with its strategy of international expansion, where consolidated with force their presence through its powerful hammers hydraulic, suitable for all kinds of machines and well-known among professionals in the sector of the demolition. The proximity to the customer is one of the pillars of the philosophy of Tabe, with distributors and technical assistance in all Spain and at various points in the geography. Thus, today Tabe has managed to position itself in markets such as Portugal, France, Germany, Eastern countries such as Poland or Romania, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, China and now Colombia.

In anticipation of greater demand in the area of Latin America, Tabe has decided to reinforce its presence in the area by completing its distribution network in Colombia. The inclusion in 2008 of this new Member of its network will make it possible to consolidate a level of sales that continues to increase at a good pace in recent years.

Unimaq, with 53 years of experience, is one of the largest distributors for rental, purchase and sale of industrial machinery of Colombia. Headquartered in Bogota but it has offices in major cities of Colombia such as Cartagena and Medellin. It has a professional team decided to promote the presence of the Tabe hammers in its area of influence.

The new distributor brings "seriousness, reliability and a contrasting post-sale service", says Francisco prove, commercial director of Tabe. For its part, the signature applauds for representing a manufacturer "with the potential and desire to win market share of Tabe" says Jaime Garcia, commercial Manager of Unimaq.

By the time the model star sold in Colombia is the hammer AGB-375 of the light range. "However, our tendency is to complete the choice of models, explains Garcia.""We have a significant purchasing power in the backhoes and bulldozers from 20 to 22 tons, is why AGB-475 and AGB-12EA also are much likely to be sold to equip these machines."

The AGB-375 model features incorporate pure hydraulic technology with membrane accumulator as well as for its hairpin monoblock design. Tabe hydraulics is located in a case of Foundry monoblock which protects and isolates the hammer. The AGB-375 weighs 340 pounds, and is a powerful and versatile team that produces between 800 and 950 impacts per minute.

For its part the AGB 12EA belongs to the heavy range of Tabe. In contrast to the light range, it employs a mixed technology (hydraulic and gas) that allows an increase in the energy of the impact of the hammer. With a weight of 1,300 kilos, AGB 12 stands out for its versatility, resistance and quietness.

Innovation, quality and service

Tabe, headquartered in Alava and more than 30 years of experience in the manufacture of hydraulic hammers and articulated arms, is a leader in the domestic market where it has a vast network of distribution and technical assistance. International implementation consists of distribution points in the rest of Europe, America and Asia. GTNec, its subsidiary, is distributor of machines and implements for the sectors of construction, demolition and recycling, with a wide range of products such as buckets, hooks and rapid moorings and shears, among other equipment. Tabe maintains its good positioning in the market thanks to a process of continuous innovation, a comprehensive quality control and meticulous service of customer service.

The Colombian market is at an interesting time and Tabe does not want to miss this opportunity. The Government of the Republic of Colombia under the command of Álvaro Uribe, launched the 2,500 plan. The Administration focused and by extension departments, they have planned investments to fix the poor status of the roads of the country. In the words of the commercial Director of Unimaq, Jaime García, "only in Bogota should renew 70% of the urban roads before the deficient State of the same".

Francisco prove has great expectations placed on this market and its new distributor. "We want to use us to fund with Unimaq." "That is why we are going we will work to ensure that it has enough stocks to meet this demand"

As for the future of the company, is expected to pass by the expansion of its product range. Thus sources of Tabe confirm "Have sold several accessories including teeth scarifiers or 'rippers', for a machine of 33 tons." "This makes us think that we should perhaps begin to manufacture special for JCB machines, such as frontal buckets for mining coal, etc."