Nepean

25th March 2016 By: Zandile Mavuso - Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor: Features

Nepean

Establishment in in 1995, South African manufacturing company Nepean Conveyors strives to be one of the leading conveyor design, manufacturer and service companies in Africa, as it aims to grow through the delivery of high-quality conveyors to the benefit of all stakeholders, the formation of strategic alliances with complementary businesses and partnering with existing local companies to provide turnkey solutions.

This initiative is the result of the technology being used by the company originating from Australia, where the privately owned Nepean Group has been in business for 30 years and has successfully provided solutions applicable to the conveying of bulk materials.

Owing to its strategic alliances and its complementary businesses, Nepean is capable of delivering, among others, the design of complete conveyors for the bulk materials handling industry and professional certification for the design, where required; specifying and supplying all conveyor requirements and services; in-house assembly of critical system elements; total control of equipment supplied; and operational and technical training of client personnel in the correct and safe use of equipment.

Moreover, Nepean is fully conversant with the requirements of a comprehensive safety, health, environment and quality system. The company ensures that safety and environmental policies are developed and endorsed by management; prework risk assessment and management procedures are also deployed; standard operating procedures for all major tasks are compiled and implemented by the company; pre- and postemployment medical examinations are in accordance with legislation and are standard practice; training in first aid is provided; and personal protective equipment in accodance with legislation is issued and controlled.

Following the completion of manufacturing the various products for different industries, Nepean conducts an in-house quality check that fully meets the client’s need. The quality standards are in accordance with the ISO 9001 standards.

Also, the company believes that its multiskilled service engineers meet the service and control requirements expected by its clients. Nepean’s service engineers are qualified and experienced artisans with the required enhanced skills and equipment to offer a top level of service.