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Francois Marais

Francois Marais is a South African business figure active in the waste management and recycling sector. He has been associated with initiatives focused on glass recycling and the broader circular economy in South Africa. His work addresses the challenges of diverting waste from landfills and creating sustainable value chains for recyclable materials. Marais has been involved in promoting the recovery and reprocessing of glass, a material that faces collection and logistics challenges in the South African context. He has advocated for improved infrastructure and market mechanisms to support recycling operations. His contributions to the sector include engagement with industry stakeholders, waste management companies and construction-related applications for recycled materials. Marais's involvement reflects the growing emphasis on resource efficiency and environmental sustainability in South African industry. He represents a cohort of professionals working to build viable recycling businesses in emerging markets where waste management systems are still developing.

Francois Marais Updates


Image of Metso crushing and screening equipment
Renewed distributorship agreement extends supply of crushing and screening solutions
22nd May 2026

Pilot Crushtec has been recognised as Metso’s Best Dealer in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The company says the award highlights its strong sales performance, technical... 


Image of the Stage V–compliant TwisterTrac VS350E from Pilot Crushtec
Local crusher supplier has European distribution ambitions
30th April 2026

South African crushing, screening and materials handling equipment supplier Pilot Crushtec will exhibit its latest-generation TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V mobile crusher at Hillhead, the UK’s largest... 


Carlos Padin, Vice President, Distribution Management EMEA at Metso, with Francois Marais, Director Sales and Marketing Pilot Crushtec, and Sandro Scherf, CEO of Pilot Crushtec
Pilot Crushtec named Metso’s best dealer in EMEA region as five-year distributorship is renewed
28th April 2026

Pilot Crushtec has been recognised as Metso’s Best Dealer in the EMEA region, a prestigious international award that highlights the company’s strong performance, customer support capabilities and... 


The dual-power capability of the TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V allows efficient operation either via onboard genset or external electricity supply
Pilot Crushtec targets European growth at Hillhead with Stage V TwisterTrac
7th April 2026

Exhibiting this year at Hillhead – the UK’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling equipment exhibition – Pilot Crushtec will showcase its latest generation TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V mobile... 


Image of discarded glass bottles and crushed glass
Glass recycling reduces waste and opens new opportunities  
12th March 2026

Glass is one of the most recyclable materials, offering myriad opportunities to reduce waste, save energy and create new value streams across industries from construction to filtration, asserts... 


Discarded glass bottles are converted into marketable cullet, generating income while significantly reducing the volume of waste sent to landfill
Turning glass waste into sustainable value
2nd March 2026

Glass is one of the most recyclable materials in the world, yet in South Africa too much of it still ends up in landfill. Every discarded bottle or jar represents not just waste but a missed... 


Image of a Pilot Crushtec TwisterTrac unit on site
Local mining equipment supplier looking for European distributors
19th February 2026

South African crushing and screening specialist Pilot Crushtec says it is expanding its European distribution network following the launch of its TwisterTrac VS350E unit which was specifically... 


Hybrid crushing gains traction as African market looks to cut costs and carbon
Hybrid crushing gains traction as African market looks to cut costs and carbon
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The arrival of the first Metso LT400J mobile jaw crusher in Africa signals a meaningful shift in how mining and quarrying operators are approaching energy use, cost control and sustainability, says... 


Pilot Crushtec’s TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V, engineered to meet stringent European emissions regulations, supports the company’s expanding footprint across the UK and Europe
Pilot Crushtec accelerates European expansion with distributor drive
9th February 2026

Pilot Crushtec is working towards building a strong network of European distributors as it consolidates its position as a world class specialist supplier of crushing and screening solutions.... 


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