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end loader in 1996 and the reaction resulted in three
loaders being manufactured and sold in the first
year, five units were sold in 1997.
In 1998, the company saw great growth with the sales
of front end loaders achieving 3% of the market.
From 1998, a new product was developed every year,
this is still the scenario today. Our range covers: Front
end loaders, haulage tractors, articulated 4×4 hauler,
articulated 6×6 and6×4 dump trucks, articulated 4×4
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, � Desmond Equipment manufactures a wide variety of
with most of its manufacturing being done in house, machinery for the African market.
this allows for custom built equipment. The benefit revamped ahead of the 2019 race season. The state-
of local manufacture means 100% parts availability of-the-art track is the only Motorsport South Africa
from the factory. Local manufacture also means approved track in KwaZulu-Natal and is becoming
that the units are built to last in our local conditions increasingly popular. Dezzi Raceway hosts a variety of
and the simplified designs eliminate costly repairs motor bike racing, motor car racing and drifting events
and servicing. and is used as a corporate venue for testing motor
The factory area of approximately 11000m³ is neatly vehicles as well as team building events.
laid out with office space, drawings department, The Dezzi Raceway provides racing fans with all the
stores, engineering department (with CNC machining amenities to make their day at the races unforgettable.
centres), fabrication shop with profile cutters, bending, These include two sets of open pits, one lock-up
welding Co machines division for cab and body pit, an aeroplane hangar, viewing decks and banks,
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manufacturing, assembly shop, sand blasting and marshalling towers, hospitality zones, a timing
paintshop, as well as test track for testing machines. office, briefing room, showers and toilets and a large
entertainment area.
Skilled key people are in position to control these
various departments. “This track is a big milestone for us and KZN,” said
track owners Des and Louise Gutzeit. “It’s a privilege
Dezzi Raceway
and honour to be able to share it with the country
The Gutzeit family are all passionate motor sport and contribute to the growth of motorsports in
enthusiasts and spend their leisure time racing cars South Africa. We are looking forward to huge things
and motor bikes on the Dezzi Raceway which was in the future.”

Full Name of Company: Desmond Equipment KEY PERSONNEL
Nature of Business: Manufacturing specialised Financial Directors: Desmond Gutzeit
transport equipment Louise Gutzeit
Services / Products: Front End Loaders, Haulage Sales Director: Carl Gutzeit
Tractors, Articulated 4x4 Hauler, Articulated Parts Sales: Shane Gutzeit
6x6 & 6x4 Dump Trucks, Articulated 4x4 Dump Trucks, Machine Sales: Mike Jackson
Motor Grader, Cane and Timber Loaders CONTACT DETAILS
Date Established: 1973 (Desmond Transport) Port Shepstone Head Office
Customer Base: Private and public Physical Address: Postal Address: P.O. Box 111, Port
Shepstone, 4240, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
WHO IS DESMOND EQUIPMENT Tel: +27 (0)39 685 4100
A company driven with ambition to succeed and the will to Fax: +27 (0)39 685 4476
provide the ever changing market with the most suitable E-mail: reception@dezzi.co.za
product, manufactured locally, using local resources. Website: www.dezzi.co.za

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