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Doka deal for Africa and Indian Ocean Islands

Formwork specialist Doka has signed a distribution deal with South African firm Waco Africa. The agreement allows Waco Africa sole distribution rights for the Doka product range across sub-Saharan Africa as well as the Indian Ocean Islands. The agreement which came into effect on 01st August 2019 will see Waco Africa become one of the largest formwork providers on the continent in terms of presence and capacity through its subsidiary Form-Scaff, however will continue to work with Doka as its technology and
August 1, 2019 Read time: 1 min
Formwork specialist 203 Doka has signed a distribution deal with South African firm Waco Africa. The agreement allows Waco Africa sole distribution rights for the Doka product range across sub-Saharan Africa as well as the Indian Ocean Islands.

The agreement which came into effect on 01st August 2019 will see Waco Africa become one of the largest formwork providers on the continent in terms of presence and capacity through its subsidiary Form-Scaff, however will continue to work with Doka as its technology and engineering partner.

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