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Pilot Crushtec

Pilot Crushtec is a mining and quarrying equipment supplier operating in Southern Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. The company specializes in the distribution and support of crushing and screening solutions, serving the mining and quarrying industries across the EMEA region. Pilot Crushtec provides both equipment sales and aftermarket support services to customers in the extractive industries. The company operates as a distributor and service provider for mining equipment, positioning itself as a key supplier in the African mining sector. Pilot Crushtec's business model focuses on delivering comprehensive solutions to quarrying and mining operations, combining equipment provision with ongoing technical and maintenance support. The company's presence in Southern Africa reflects the region's significant mining and quarrying activities.

Pilot Crushtec 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... 


Next-generation Lokotrack LT400J delivers high-output, energy-efficient primary crushing to Africa
Next-generation Lokotrack LT400J delivers high-output, energy-efficient primary crushing to Africa
24th April 2026

Africa’s mining, aggregates and construction sectors will gain a productivity and efficiency boost with the arrival of the Metso Lokotrack LT400J - now available through crushing, screening and... 


Image of the Metso Lokotrack LT400J at a crushing facility
Diesel-electric mobile jaw crusher for mining, quarrying and recycling sectors
16th April 2026

Crushing, screening and materials handling equipment supplier Pilot Crushtec asserts that Africa’s mining, aggregates and construction sectors will gain a productivity and efficiency boost with the... 


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... 


Charl Marais, Sales Manager at Pilot Crushtec
Next-Generation Lokotrack LT400J Delivers High-Output, Energy-Efficient Primary Crushing to Africa
20th March 2026

Africa’s mining, aggregates and construction sectors will gain a productivity and efficiency boost with the arrival of the Metso Lokotrack LT400J - now available through Pilot Crushtec. The... 


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.... 


Image of Metso HRC 8 high pressure grinding roll, distributed by Pilot Crushtec
High pressure grinding roll transforms unsaleable materials
6th February 2026

A high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) designed to deliver crushing efficiency, shape and gradation in demanding sand and aggregate applications is now available from Pilot Crushtec. The Metso HRC 8... 


Metso’s HRC 8 high pressure grinding roll, available from Pilot Crushtec, is engineered to transform difficult feed into high quality manufactured sand
HRC™ 8 is turning waste into high-value sand
26th January 2026

With demand rising for high quality manufactured sand and pressure mounting to reduce unsaleable materials  and environmental impact, Metso’s HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) is proving to... 


Aerial view of Pilot Crushtec modular sand-making plant
Locally manufactured modular plants ideal for small sand producers
5th December 2025

Mining equipment supplier Pilot Crushtec has developed a range of modular sand-making plants designed specifically for small-scale producers, aimed at providing a cost-effective, reliable and... 


Pilot Crushtec’s modular sand-making plants offer small-scale producers a fast, reliable and cost effective route to quality sand production - ready to run within just two months
Pilot Crushtec empowers small sand producers with ready to run fit-for-purpose modular plants
13th November 2025

Small scale sand producers now have a cost effective, reliable and integrated solution to their production needs, taking the guesswork and risk out of daily operations. Pilot Crushtec has invested... 


The electric Powertrack range, manufactured by SRHeavy (SRH), a Metso-owned company, includes mobile jaw crushers, cone crushers, and screens – all designed to run efficiently using an external power supply
Athos Crushing & Screening launches fully electric mobile Crushers and Screens
24th July 2025

Following an extensive testing regime, Athos Crushing & Screening is officially launching a fully electric range of mobile crushers and screens called Powertrack, built by SRHeavy (SRH). Dubbed the... 


The latest generation TwisterTrac VS350E, from Pilot Crushtec, offers major productivity gains and environmental benefits, with up to 50% higher production rate
Pilot Crushtec powers Ovenden Earthmoving with new TwisterTrac VS350E
4th July 2025

Pilot Crushtec’s longstanding relationship with leading UK contractor Ovenden Earthmoving Co Ltd has been strengthened with the successful delivery and operation of the latest generation... 


Genuine large parts like gears ensure optimal performance, reliability and minimal downtime, keeping crushers operating optimally
Fake parts put crusher and screen owners and staff at risk
16th April 2025

Genuine parts for crushers and screens are an essential part of the promise that OEMs make to the market – to keep their customers’ projects profitable and their businesses sustainable. On the... 


The recently commissioned greenfields aggregate plant for Pilot Crushtec’s customer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Largest Pilot Modular aggregate plant commissioned in the DRC
19th February 2025

In a milestone project, Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant. Supplied to produce five aggregate sizes for an existing customer in the Democratic... 


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