From 1998, a new product was developed every year, this is still the scenario today. The range covers: Front end loaders, haulage tractors, articulated 4Ã--4 hauler, articulated 6Ã--6 and6Ã--4 dump trucks, articulated 4Ã--4 dump trucks, motor grader, cane and timber loaders. Dezzi tractors have captured a significant share of the market for dedicated haulage tractors, particularly in the cane and timber industries. The newly developed Dezzi haulage tractor took 30% of the sales in the first year of manufacture.
As Desmond Equipment is a local manufacturer, with most of its manufacturing being done in house, it allows for custom built equipment. The benefit of local manufacture means 100% parts availability from the factory. Local manufacture also means that the units are built to last in our local conditions and the simplified designs eliminate costly repairs and servicing.
The factory area of approximately 11000m³ is neatly laid out with office space, drawings department, stores, engineering department (with CNC machining centres), fabrication shop with profile cutters, bending, welding Co2 machines division for cab and body manufacturing, assembly shop, sand blasting and paintshop, as well as test track for testing machines.
Skilled key people are in position to control these various departments.
Gutzeit is optimistic about the future of his company. He said, "I am a South African and my roots are here. In South Africa there are a lot of opportunities and we are certainly going to use these and make the best of them."
Dezzi Raceway
The Gutzeit family are all passionate motor sport enthusiasts and spend their leisure time racing cars and motor bikes on the purpose built 2.8km long Dezzi Raceway. The state-of-the-art track is the only Motorsport South Africa approved track in KwaZulu-Natal and is becoming increasingly popular. Dezzi Raceway hosts a variety of motor bike racing, motor car racing and drifting events and is used as a corporate venue for testing motor vehicles as well as team building events.
The Dezzi Raceway provides racing fans with all the amenities to make their day at the races unforgettable. These include two sets of open pits, one lock-up pit, an aeroplane hangar, viewing decks and banks, marshalling towers, hospitality zones, a timing office, briefing room, showers and toilets and a large entertainment area.
"This track is a big milestone for us and KZN," said Des and Louise Gutzeit "It's a privilege and honour to be able to share it with the country and contribute to the growth of motorsports in South Africa. We are looking forward to huge things in the future."