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NEW STAINLESS?
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sories that were powder-coated, but due
to its superior quality and high levels
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rear steps, LED spotlights, tow bars
and tonneau covers. For the trucking
industry, Maxe also produces bull bars,
seat covers, stone guards, anti-siphon
units and spotlights.
MAXE HAS YOU COVERED
Maxe has recently launched a range
of bakkie tonneau covers for both
single- and double-cabs. Being Maxe,
they’re made from top-grade vinyl
and able to handle the harshest of Af-
rican conditions, year in and year out.
Maxe tonneau covers have a unique
torsion latch mechanism, making
them simple to open and close. Did
you know: Maxe received supplier
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years in a row, from 2013 to 2017.
Get in contact with Maxe by visiting
http://www.maxe.co.za.
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