Innovative Ground Protection and Temporary Roadway Solutions to Power Southern Africa’s Premier Forklift Skills Competition
Johannesburg, South Africa – Lifting Africa is proud to announce Ground Mobility Systems as the Official Ground Mobility Solutions Sponsor of the Forklift Driver Competition, taking place at Electra Mining Africa 2026 from 7–11 September 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec.
As one of South Africa’s leading providers of heavy-duty ground mobility, aluminium trackway and composite ground protection systems, Ground Mobility Systems will play a critical role in ensuring the competition is conducted on a safe, stable and professionally engineered operating surface.
For the Forklift Driver Competition, Ground Mobility Systems will supply its Composite Base Rig Mats on a rental basis, creating a level, durable working platform for competitors and spectators throughout the five-day event.
The composite mat system is specifically designed for temporary applications, offering rapid installation, exceptional load-bearing performance and excellent protection of the underlying surface.
The company also manufactures and supplies its heavy-duty aluminium trackway systems, which are available for purchase only.
These modular aluminium roadway solutions are engineered for permanent fleet ownership by mining companies, contractors and industrial operators requiring reliable temporary access roads in demanding environments.
“Safety has always been the foundation of the Forklift Driver Competition,” says Surita Marx, Managing Director of Lifting Africa.
“Ground conditions are often overlooked, yet they play a vital role in safe forklift operation. We are delighted to welcome Ground Mobility Systems as our Official Ground Mobility Solutions Sponsor. Their expertise in engineered ground protection ensures our competition arena meets the highest standards while showcasing world-class South African innovation.”
Ground Mobility Systems specialises in engineered solutions that allow heavy equipment to operate safely across difficult terrain, including soft soils, mud, sand, loose aggregate and uneven ground.
Their solutions include:
- Composite Base Rig Mats – available for sale or rental, ideal for temporary working platforms, construction sites, crane pads, events and industrial applications where rapid deployment and removal are required.
- Heavy-duty Aluminium Trackway Systems – available for sale only, designed for mining, civil engineering, military, aerospace and other industries requiring long-term, reusable temporary roadway solutions.
The company’s aluminium trackway systems create instant ground stabilisation for heavy machinery and haul vehicles operating in open-cast mining environments. Manufactured from high-strength aluminium, the articulated modular panels can be deployed quickly while providing exceptional durability and load distribution.
Designed for tracked and wheeled equipment, the systems allow vehicles to operate over:
- Soft ground
- Mud
- Sand
- Loose aggregate
- Waterlogged areas
- Uneven terrain
The aluminium trackway is particularly suited to mining operations where heavy equipment requires dependable temporary haul roads capable of supporting continuous traffic in harsh operating conditions.
One of the system’s key advantages is its speed of deployment, with up to 50 metres of aluminium trackway capable of being installed manually in under 10 minutes, significantly reducing downtime while improving operational mobility.
Visitors to Electra Mining Africa will experience the practical benefits of engineered ground protection firsthand as competitors navigate the Forklift Driver Competition on the professionally installed Composite Base Rig Mats, demonstrating how advanced ground stabilisation contributes directly to safer equipment operation.
The Forklift Driver Competition has become one of Electra Mining Africa’s premier live attractions, celebrating operator skill, workplace safety and innovation within the materials handling industry.
Lifting Africa welcomes Ground Mobility Systems to this exciting event and looks forward to showcasing how advanced ground mobility solutions continue to improve safety, efficiency and productivity across Southern Africa’s mining, construction and industrial sectors.
About Ground Mobility Systems
Ground Mobility Systems specialises in heavy-duty ground mobility, Composite Base Rig Mats, aluminium trackway systems, temporary roadway solutions and ground stabilisation technologies for the mining, construction, civil engineering, military and aerospace industries.
Composite Base Rig Mats: Available for sale and rental.
Aluminium Trackway Systems: Available for sale only.
Their innovative products deliver reliable access across challenging terrain while protecting the environment and improving operational efficiency.
Contact Ground Mobility Systems
+27 83 320 5882
info@groundmobilitysystems.com
www.groundmobilitysystems.com
