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In Memory of Vaughan Basson
It is with great sadness that we have to say goodbye to one of our colleagues, a friend and part of the TOMCAT family, Vaughan Basson, who suddenly passed away on 29 December 2021. Vaughan was the area manager for the KZN, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. He was a phenomenal person, great work colleague and…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Tomcat Chippers!
We would like to thank all our clients for their loyal support over the past year and wish you a blessed festive season and all the best for 2022! May you enjoy your well-deserved rest and have a wonderful time with friends and family. Please note that our offices will be closed for the festive…
Read MoreProtection of Personal Information Act (POPI) Notification
The POPI Act is intended to promote the right to privacy while at the same time, protecting the flow of information and the right to access to information. As the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) will officially be enforced on 1 July 2021, CHIPPERS DIRECT CC herewith notifies all customers, suppliers and…
Read MoreThe importance of TOMCAT wood chippers in olive orchards
Download article as PDF View video on YouTube Brief history The olive originated in Western Asia (also known as Anatolia) and spread from Iran, Syria and Palestine to the rest of the Mediterranean more than 5,000 years ago. It is believed that olive trees were cultivated even before written languages were invented. Some of the oldest olive…
Read MoreTomcat Chipper for Organic Veggie Farmer in Philippi, Cape Town
The long-awaited Tomcat Chipper On Friday we had the privilege of delivering a Model 125 AFE to one very enthusiastic customer: Nazeer is an organic vegetable farmer on the farm Vegkop, Philippi in Cape Town. He is also one of the people who probably had the longest wait for his brand new TOMCAT Wood Chipper. Nazeer has…
Read MoreTOMCAT protocol for safe chipper operation
When someone sees a wood chipper in action for the first time in their lives, completely devouring a whole tree of 300mm in mere seconds, they might argue that wood chippers are the most dangerous piece of equipment known to mankind. This might be true if the following principles are not strictly followed: Understanding the…
Read MoreChipping fibrous palm fronds, reeds & grapevines with ease!
Download article as PDF Palms are one of the most popular trees in Southern Africa especially along the coastal towns of our country. Worldwide there are more than 2600 different palm species and most of them only occur in tropical climates. They are relatively easy growing, don’t require too much water, can withstand gale force…
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