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SEW-EURODRIVE is expanding its predictive maintenance and automation offering into South Africa's agricultural sector, supplying geared motors, industrial gear units, variable speed drives and automation solutions for irrigation systems, grain handling, packhouses and processing plants. Cape Town branch manager Dwayne Jacobs says reliable drive technology is fundamental to maximising productivity, particularly during time-critical harvesting and processing periods, with DriveRadar condition monitoring and MOVILINK DDI technology helping operators avoid unplanned downtime.
African footprint expands with new Johannesburg service centreSEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is extending its reach into Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Mauritania and Morocco, alongside existing operations in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. A second facility adjacent to its 26 000 m² Aeroton headquarters, due for completion by the end of 2025, will house gearbox repairs, an expanded Drive Academy and new fabrication equipment.
DriveRadar's AI diagnostics gain traction in African miningSEW-EURODRIVE's DriveRadar platform now incorporates artificial intelligence to continuously monitor vibration, temperature and harmonics, predicting a drive's remaining safe life before failure. Sales and marketing manager Jonathan McKey says the technology helps mines shift from reactive repairs to predictive maintenance, avoiding costly emergency breakdowns and rush orders.
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As producers contend with rising input costs, increasing mechanisation and more demanding operating conditions, strong partnerships between farmers, technology providers and industry specialists...
The increasing shift from reactive repairs to intelligent predictive maintenance in African mining, where high costs, harsh environments and tight margins are prevalent, is being furthered through...
The need to improve industrial resilience for businesses across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has resulted in an uptick in demand for technical support, strong stock holding and energy-efficient drive...
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...
As the South African Sugar Technologists' Association (SASTA) celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, SEW-EURODRIVE is proud to mark its own significant milestone - 40 years of supporting this...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 and automation systems are becoming critical to maintaining productivity and efficiency across agricultural operations, where equipment is often required to operate in challenging...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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