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SEW-EURODRIVE

SEW-EURODRIVE is a global manufacturer of drive technology and automation systems, specialising in gear motors, frequency inverters, servo drives and decentralised drive solutions. The company is headquartered in Bruchsal, Germany, and operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices across more than 50 countries worldwide. SEW-EURODRIVE serves a broad range of industries including mining, automotive, food and beverage, logistics, water and wastewater, and renewable energy. Its product portfolio encompasses modular drive systems that combine electric motors with gearboxes, as well as control electronics and software for industrial automation applications. The company maintains a strong presence in Africa, with operations covering Southern, Central, East and West Africa, and a regional hub in Johannesburg, South Africa. SEW-EURODRIVE is known for its focus on energy efficiency, reliability and customised drive solutions tailored to demanding operating environments. The company also invests in skills development and technical training programmes to support its customer base and local workforces. SEW-EURODRIVE remains a family-owned business and has grown steadily since its founding in 1931, establishing itself as a leading supplier of drive and automation technology worldwide.

SEW-EURODRIVE Updates


Image of Jendamark Automation’s catalytic converter shrinker machine`
Locally manufactured catalytic converter ‘shrinker’ machine exported globally
5th June 2026

Innovative technology for ‘shrinking’ catalytic converters designed and built in South Africa by Jendamark Automation for the global market, uses SEW-EURODRIVE’s servo-geared units and motion... 


Jonathan McKey, Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE South
Africa.
DriverAR and AI provide smarter maintenance in tough mining conditions
2nd June 2026

In African mining, where high costs, harsh environments and tight margins are prevalent, maintenance can make or break profitability. SEW‑EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar® is at the heart of a shift from... 


GOOD INSIGHT
SEW-EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar IoT Suite for industrial gear units provides advanced condition monitoring and data-driven insights.
Smart maintenance systems demonstrably enhance operational performance
29th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

A shift from reactive maintenance to real-time, data-driven decision-making is increasing and accelerating across heavy industry and positioning predictive analytics as a critical lever for... 


A graphic showing extractive, ports, manufacturing and energy sectors
Collaboration embeds resilience 
22nd May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having continuous technical support and collaboration from its German parent company enables SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa to not only manage local and international crises but also keep strengthening... 


Jendamark Automation’s catalytic converter shrinker machine integrates a 12-segment precision shrinking system, where SEW-EURODRIVE servo gear units and motion control software ensure each can is accurately reduced to predetermined dimensions based on mat weight and component tolerances
Jendamark catalyst shrinking technology leveraging SEW-EURODRIVE precision
6th May 2026

Innovative technology for ‘shrinking’ catalytic converters - designed and built in South Africa by Jendamark Automation for the global market - relies on the precision of SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly... 


Reliable drive, automation systems critical for agricultural operations
1st May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Reliable drive and automation systems are becoming critical to maintaining productivity and efficiency across agricultural operations, where equipment is often required to operate in challenging... 


SEW-EURODRIVE strengthens its role as Africa’s partner of choice with world-class service, repair centre
SEW-EURODRIVE strengthens its role as Africa’s partner of choice with world-class service, repair centre
24th April 2026

Positioned as a trusted long-term partner to mining, industrial and infrastructure operations across Africa, drive technology and industrial automation specialist SEW EURODRIVE delivers a... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa MD Raymond Obermeyer
Sustainability means future-proofing Africa’s economy
10th April 2026

Across Africa, we find ourselves in a familiar and frustrating situation. Large global corporations are eager to access our markets and benefit from our resources yet many show little commitment to... 


Bread production facility
Optimisation ensures power savings for producers
13th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A holistic and optimised system of energy efficient motors, variable-speed drives and software packages can achieve up to 40% electricity savings and significantly lower total cost of ownership for... 


A generic image of a pivot agriculture system
Tech offering fully aligned with province’s demands
6th March 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Western Cape economy, anchored in agriculture, food and beverage processing, manufacturing and logistics, continues to drive demand for flexible and energy efficient industrial technologies,... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
6th March 2026

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 


Raymond Obermeyer, Managing Director of SEW-EURODRIVE
Sustainability is more than solar panels: it is about future-proofing Africa’s economy
12th February 2026

Across Africa, we find ourselves in a familiar and frustrating situation. Large global corporations are eager to access our markets and benefit from our resources yet many show little commitment to... 


SEW-EURODRIVE national sales and marketing manager
SEW-EURODRIVE powering mining performance through partnerships, efficiency and local capability
9th February 2026

Strong demand across Africa’s mining sector has underpinned a standout year for drive and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE, highlighting the growing importance of reliable, efficient and locally... 


This image captures a segmented girth gear working in tandem with an industrial gear unit in action to drive high-performance, large-diameter rotating equipment.
African mines award SEW-EURODRIVE its largest projects yet as partnerships grow
6th February 2026

As the spotlight falls on Africa’s mining progress at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, global drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE reports a milestone performance for the past... 


A segmented girth gear working in tandem with an industrial gear unit to drive high-performance, large-diameter rotating equipment
SEW-EURODRIVE awarded largest African projects, partnerships grow
30th January 2026

As the spotlight falls on Africa’s mining progress at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, global drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE reports a milestone performance for the past... 


SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE drives Africa’s mining sector with strengthened regional capability
30th January 2026

Growing investment in mineral processing capacity across Africa has accelerated demand for reliable drive technology, creating strong momentum for drive technology company SEW-EURODRIVE’s... 


An image of SEW-EURODRIVE staff working on repairs at one of its manufacturing facilities
Company sets pace with power packs in African mining
23rd January 2026

With its comprehensive support of the mining sector through commodity-specific drivetrain solutions, motors and drives supplier SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the... 


Graphic illustrating how SEW-EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar creates a virtual model of the drive system
Latest advances in predictive maintenance
22nd January 2026

Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology is being increasingly employed by industries to move from manual, reactive maintenance to intelligent predictive monitoring that helps prevent equipment failures... 


Willem Strydom, Business Development Manager for Electronics at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE advances industrial performance with next-gen predictive maintenance
13th January 2026

As industries intensify their efforts to cut downtime, reduce maintenance costs and operate with greater energy efficiency, the ability to anticipate equipment issues before they occur has become... 


Image of a SEW-EURODRIVE power pack solution
Commodity-specific drive train solutions benefit African mines
11th December 2025

From platinum and gold to coal and copper, SEW‑EURODRIVE asserts that its move into digital drive technologies has become integral to mining applications, positioning the company as a major force... 


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