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Goscor Power Products, sole distributors in southern Africa of Robin Subaru engines have issued a warning about fraudulent Robin engines being imported into South Africa.

Mark Bester, Goscor Power Products MD, says there are companies that are importing fake Robin look-alike engines or finished products that are powered by these engines.

“We are extremely concerned about this practise,” says Bester. “Firstly we want to protect consumers from products which we cannot vouch for and for which we could obviously never give a warranty and, secondly, we are concerned that the Robin Subaru brand, one of the world’s leading brands, could suffer damage in South Africa.”

Bester says that the Goscor group will leave no stone unturned in its quest to take legal action against companies that try and pass these copies off as genuine Robin engines. “We are currently investigating legal routes to counter these fraudsters and we are confident of success. In fact one of our competitors recently won a court case in very similar circumstances to those we now find ourselves in,” says Bester.

In order to make sure that you are buying a genuine Robin Subaru engine, please ensure that:

•    the Robin brand name is on the starter of the engine (see pic)
•    the Robin brand name is professionally moulded into the block of the engine (see pic)
•    the serial number is at the foot of the engine. This will ALWAYS start with the engine model, like EY20DJ, followed by the actual serial number of the engine. (see pic)
 
“Customers and users of genuine Robin engines must be aware that they are protected by the new consumer act and we invite all customers and consumers to contact us directly to inform us of any companies involved in trying to pass off fake Robin engines as genuine Robin engines,” concludes Bester.


Caption 1:
Ensure that the serial number is velar at the foot of the engine, starts with the engine model number followed by the serial number of the engine


Caption 2:
Ensure that the Robin brand name is professionally moulded into the block of the engine

Caption 3:
Ensure that the Robin brand name is on the starter of the engine

The demand for Goscor Power Product’s (GPP) compact, 7HP generator is soaring and according to GPP MD, Mark Bester, there is no reason why demand should not continue to grow.

“Our generator is ideal for a host of users like ‘bakkie builders’, farmers, handymen and the general domestic household. Applications include powering up angle grinders, small construction products, drills, fridges, security systems, deep freezers, lights and many other appliances used on a daily basis,” says Bester.

He adds that the cost effectiveness and reliability of GPP3000 generator has made it popular even at times when the main electricity supply is more reliable. “It is an extremely versatile machine and can be used almost anywhere.”

Neatly packaged in a roll cage, the GPP3000 is powered by the new EX-21, 7HP Subaru engine and is extremely light on fuel and oil. It’s very easy to start, is a low-noise machine and also has long service intervals.

Subaru engines, with their unique overhead cam (OHC) technology have developed a reputation for being one of the most reliable engines for this type of application in the world.

“Subaru is the world leader in OHC design’” says Bester. “These engines have fewer parts, which means less wear and tear and less that can go wrong. Also, an OHC engine runs quieter meaning less noise and vibration, plus more torque and more horse power."

He adds that Subaru engines, because of their unique construction and superior performance are fast becoming the preferred brand of engine in a wide range of applications and have certainly stood the test of time in the generator environment.

“The GPP3000 is competitively priced and a very easy to own, easy to use generator, which should be part of every household in the country,” concluded Bester.

Please view our contact page for a dealer in your area.

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Caption: The ‘easy to own easy to use’ Goscor GPP3000 Generator.

Leading engine and engine-products distributor, Goscor Power Products (GPP) reports demand for its custom-made fire-fighters is growing in leaps and bounds.

GPP MD, Mark Bester, says that the company’s philosophy of providing the right solutions for its customers’ needs rather than being just another ‘off-the-shelf’ supplier is paying dividends. “Users have different needs and we try to accommodate these wherever possible,” he says.

A good example of this was the recent 1000l-tank fire-fighting unit with two hose-reels, which Goscor built for a few of its customers who made the special request. “For these units we used our TR60 pump that delivers 40l per min at 35-bar and upgraded the engine using our Premium Series EX17- 6hp Subaru engine. We are now working on developing a 2500l tank option! ” says Bester.

Most of the 1000l units were delivered in the Western Cape and Free State.
 
Another example is that, in response to a special request from a customer in Swaziland who wanted a lighter unit with a longer hose (100m as opposed to the standard 20m), GPP developed a 250l-tank fire-fighter, which will be used in hilly terrain. “The longer hose enables the user to go further on foot into this challenging countryside to places where a bakkie can’t access,” says Bester.  

Building fire-fighters to custom-made specifications has helped GPP exceed all sales expectations this year. “We sold well above our predictions and we were even forced to fly in two batches of pumps just to keep up with the demand,” says Bester

He adds that the advantage of GPP’s fire-fighter range is that it need not stand idle during the low fire risk months. “Our machines are designed to handle a range of chemical products, including fertilizers, dips and crop protection sprays. These chemicals will not harm any part of our pumps as the seals are especially selected to handle this while the piston is made from stainless steel. Most competing pistons are ceramic, expensive and very sensitive to chemicals,” he says.

GPP’s fire-fighting units have managed to balance the three most important ingredients: usability, quality and price. “We offer a product that is easy to operate, powered by the best engines in the world and is very reasonably priced. The excellent demand for our fire-fighters has enabled us to buy more competitively through increased bulk purchases and we are passing this advantage on to our customers,” Bester concluded.

GPP’s fire-fighter range is backed by Goscor’s nationwide dealer network in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland.

For more information contact Mark Bester on 011 393 1413.

Captions for photographs:
(IMG_0609) The 250l fire-fighter machine, with extra long hose, made especially by Goscor Power Products for a Swaziland customer.

(IMG_0612) 1000l tank, with two hose-reels, purpose-made for Western Cape and Free State customers.

From the time of their inception in 2000, Owendale have become industry leaders in their field. Owendale have soared to great heights, not only in the superior service that they provide to their customers, but by also being ahead of their time in terms of their overall product offering.
 
Owendale have enhanced their competitive edge within the Kimberly area by becoming a dealer to Goscor Power Products (GPP) in August 2010, and by being the first company to purchase new fire fighting units from (GPP), namely, 10 High Pressure Units and 10 Low Pressure Units.
 
Owendale’s purchase can be considered to be one grounded on product confidence and product understanding, together with long term customer support and product reliability offered by (GPP). All (GPP) Fire Fighting Units are powered by a Robin Subaru Engine and the technical specs vary within the range. The range includes the High Pressure Unit, Medium Pressure Unit, Low Pressure Unit and Semi-Fire Fighter Unit. These units are robust and have been designed to fit the demanding job that is required of them. Another feature that makes these units so special, besides their reliability and unique design, is that they have been lined with 10 millimeters of black coating on the inside. This has a functional purpose of reducing fungi growth in the tank. The tanks have also been designed in such a way that they are easy to clean.
 
Another specialised feature of these units is that they can effortlessly fit in the back of 3 ¼ ton bakkie, thus making them uncomplicated when rushing to extinguish a fire. The 20 meter long hose is a great aspect, that makes it easy for one to park well clear of the flames whilst extinguishing the fire.
 
This new cutting edge range is competitively priced in the fire fighting market and this is directly linked to it being designed and assembled right here, by (GPP), with only the engine (EY 20) and the pump (TR 22) being brought in to complete this remarkable Fire Fighter. These units are proving to be invaluable within the market. More of these units have been sold during the month of April 2011, than any other comparable Fire Fighter during the whole of 2010.