Yellowquip-EST 2008 - Looking back where we started
Looking back: The Beginnings of Yellowquip Zambia Limited
"Every great journey begins with a single bold step—and ours was painted in yellow."
In the early days of Yellowquip Zambia Limited, we were more than just a startup—we were a small team with a big vision. Armed with grit, passion, and a belief in the power of reliable equipment, we set out to serve Zambia’s growing mining, industrial and construction needs. We remember the first machines we deployed, the first clients who believed in us, and the long hours spent building trust, one rental at a time. Our workshop was modest, our fleet was lean, but our commitment was unwavering.Those formative years taught us resilience. They shaped our values: integrity, service, and innovation. And they laid the foundation for the company we are today—trusted, growing, and proudly Zambian.As we look back, we honor the people who stood with us, the challenges that refined us, and the milestones that marked our progress. Looking back reminds us that our roots are our strength—and our future is built on the legacy of those early days.Here’s to the journey. Here’s to Yellowquip.
🛠️ The Early Days of Yellowquip Zambia Limited
In the beginning, Yellowquip Zambia Limited was more than a name—it was a promise. A promise to deliver dependable equipment, honest service, and a new standard of professionalism in Zambia’s industrial and construction sectors.We started with a modest fleet, a handful of dedicated team members, and a vision that outpaced our resources. Our workshop was humble, but it echoed with the sound of ambition. Every machine we deployed carried not just horsepower, but hope—for growth, for impact, for excellence.Clients came one by one, drawn by our commitment to quality over quantity. We didn’t just rent out equipment—we built relationships, solved problems, and earned trust. Each project was a stepping stone, each challenge a lesson.Our team wore many hats—technicians, marketers, drivers, and dreamers. We worked long hours, made tough calls, and celebrated small wins like they were major milestones. And through it all, we stayed grounded in our values: integrity, reliability, and service.Those early days weren’t easy—but they were defining. They shaped our culture, forged our resilience, and laid the foundation for the thriving company Yellowquip is today.
Products and Services - We believe
Yellowquip's expertise is available to you through seven main areas:
1. High efficiency parts distribution and warehousing We have over K500 million Kwacha worth of stock at our warehouse situated at 32-14th Street, Chingola, Zambia. Our stock includes parts for Caterpillar and Bell Machines. Items not available ex-stock are sourced from our partners situated in South Africa and Belgium. Our aim is to personally deliver to your door-step. Our lead-time for parts that weigh less than 30 Kgs is 3-4 days if items are immediately available at our associates distribution centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Heavy items take 6-8 days via road freight from Johannesburg, South Africa. All parts supplied as per Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M) specifications.
2. Component rebuild and complete machine rebuild We repair all industrial machinery and components to O.E.M specifications. Our work is warranted against faulty material and/or workmanship, fair wear and tear excluded. We work on an average turnaround period of 14 working days for Engines, Transmissions and Torque Convertors. Exceptions to this will be highlighted upfront, on your quotation. Our components rebuilding section prides in having delivered engines and transmission to Konkola Coppermines which have since clocked over 10,000hrs. Our technical team ensure that all components supplied are supported through our product support system lead by Erasmus Nasilele. Take a look at our work right here!
3. Maintenance and Repair Agreement To help our clients concentrate on their Core businesses, Yellowquip offers various MARC Contracts (Full or Partial) to service, repair and maintain various machines and components. The ultimate objective of this offering is to ensure high productivity through sustainable machine availability and reliability.
4. Plant Hire Yellowquip has equipment for hire on a long term and short arrangements. We currently have 25T articulated dump trucks,3.5m3 front end loaders, 45T on highway trucks and light trucks. If we do not immediately have what you are looking for, we are able to source from our business partners.
5. Used Equipment Division We sell used equipment at competitive prices, with flexible payment terms. If you are looking for used equipment to purchase our Used division team will find and deliver to your door-step. All our machinery is re-worked and supplied tested with the option of a maintenance arrangement. We are proud of our work and support to the customer.
6. Machine Division Yellowquip also provide machining works such as Line boring, Welding and fabrication. We line bore all machinery where required, working with worn out areas of all sizes. Our semi automatic line boring machine is state of the art with speed and precision as key factors.
7. Automotive Division Yellowquip provides parts and service for most common makes of automobile. Parts not available in stock are ordered through our on-line system with our suppliers in Japan, Australia and South Africa.
MACHINES FOR HIRE Bell 25 tonne dump trucks, Bell 3.5m3 wheel loader. Your specific requirements will be met. Bell1 Bell2 MACHINE COMPONENTS REBUILT TO OEM SPECIFICATIONS machine1 machine2 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR CONTRACTS AT KONKOLA COPPER MINES marc1
Above, Yellowquip technical crew carry out a major repair on Caterpillar 789B Dump Truck at the Workshop. Breakdown repairs are done in field by Technical crew equipped with 4x4 Vehicles and tool boxes as seen below. marc2 Site design by Graham Hind © Yellowquip Limited 2009From this: Yellowquip skills make this! From this: Yellowquip experts produced this! MACHINES FOR HIRE Bell 25 tonne dump trucks, Bell 3.5m3 wheel loader. Your specific requirements will be met.
MACHINE COMPONENTS REBUILT TO OEM SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR CONTRACTS AT KONKOLA COPPER MINES Above, Yellowquip technical crew carry out a major repair on Caterpillar 789B Dump Truck at the Workshop. Breakdown repairs are done in field by Technical crew equipped with 4x4 Vehicles and tool boxes as seen below.
Site design by Graham Hind © Yellowquip Limited 2009 Welcome to the Yellowquip site! Yellowquip at work Part of the Yellowquip Technical Team with the completed rebuild of a Bell L2208C Wheel Loader that was stripped down to its chassis. Ready for commissioning and hand over to the customer. Yellowquip is a privately owned enterprise that supplies, repairs and maintains a wide range of industrial and mining equipment and associated components. Amongst other things we deal in Steam Cleaners, Generator Sets, Air Compressors, Pumps and Motors and Automotive Equipment and Accessories. Our aims are best summed up in our mission statement: The mission of Yellowquip is dedication to the highest quality of customer service delivered proactively with value pricing. We aim to establish a successful partnership with all our stakeholders namely our customers, our employees, shareholders and suppliers, a partnership focussed on customer service that respects the interests and goals of each party. Success will ultimately be measured by our customers choosing us because of their belief in our ability to meet or exceed their expectations of service, price and selection. In order to meet the individual needs of clients, Yellowquip management consists of people who are distinguished by their functional and technical qualifications. Our management team comprises experts combining many years experience in Equipment Management Systems, Parts Inventory Control and Logistics management.. Much of our time is spent on-site at customer locations, providing functional and technical support. Please take a look at the information provided on these pages, then call or email to find out how the Yellowquip team can more than meet your previous best expectations for service, delivery and cost.
