Customers looking for panels can experience the flexibility and competitiveness that they would normally get from a very small operation, but with the assurance of knowing that products are supported by the full Zest WEG Group network.
Johan Van Niekerk (left) with Small Works manager Carlos Guilhas and supervisor Hannes van der Colff.
This African multi-national grows its footprint by matching customer demand with the ability to provide consistent quality. A classic example of this entrepreneurial spirit is the establishment of the Zest WEG Group Small Works Facility, which has seen a tripling of demand since its inception in 2011.
“We identified a niche in the market for small specialised jobs that service the needs of many of our OEM customers and our end users. Most of these jobs are too small for large facilities, but too complex for a small operation. It was apparent that there was a growing need for a quality, cost effective option for customers. This operation would see the supply of small panels, manufactured to the highest standards of workmanship, synonymous with all our brands,” says Johan van Niekerk, manager drives and automation at Zest WEG Group.
The Small Works Facility forms an essential part of the Group’s capability by producing high quality panels at reasonable price. “We are able to compete across the board with other players in this sector in terms of both pricing and quality. Catering for both OEMs and end users, this facility is ISO 9000 accredited and all work is done according to these quality standards,” says van Niekerk.
The facility has access to the full WEG range of switchgear and automation products, which makes manufacturing cost competitive while at same time ensuring that this local operation meets both European and South African electrical standards. It builds a wide range of customised products such as PLC panels, water treatment panels, and panels for underground applications, including winder panels. In 2014 the manufacturing capability was expanded to include two ranges of standard products that are now available ex stock, namely direct on line starters and star delta starters.
RS South Africa shapes future engineering talent RS South Africa
News
RS South Africa is demonstrating that nurturing future engineers goes beyond traditional classrooms or competitions. On STEM Day, the company shone a light on the full spectrum of its educational initiatives.
Read more...UKZN’s SMART lab wins aviation award
News
: The SMART Lab at UKZN was awarded first place in the Aviation Research and Development category at the Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa’s award ceremony for outstanding contributions and achievements in the aviation sector.
Read more...Meta and partners announce completion of 2Africa subsea cable system
News
Meta, in partnership with leading global and regional telecommunications companies, has announced the completion and activation of the core 2Africa subsea cable system. This marks a historic milestone in digital infrastructure, establishing what the world’s longest open-access subsea cable system.
Read more...SEW-EURODRIVE unveils world class facility in Gqeberha
News
In a landmark event in the Eastern Cape attended by key customers and industry leaders, SEW-EURODRIVE officially opened its expanded state-of-the-art facility in Gqeberha, marking a major milestone in its strategy to strengthen regional support and deepen its footprint in the region.
Read more...Africa’s brightest young battery innovators Schneider Electric South Africa
News
Schneider Electric and Enactus, the international NGO dedicated to inspiring students through entrepreneurial action, have announced the winners of the 2025 Energy Transition Battery Innovation Challenge, funded by the Schneider Electric Foundation. It empowers young innovators to design battery solutions addressing the region’s most pressing energy challenges.
Read more...The road to the Indaba
News
The Africa Automation Indaba 2026 is set to become a landmark gathering for Africa’s automation, process control and manufacturing community. SA Instrumentation and Control will be running a dedicated editorial series spotlighting the voices, ideas and debates shaping Africa’s industrial future.
Read more...Crash reconstruction tests advance vehicle safety research
News
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Scientific Multidisciplinary Advanced Research Technologies (SMART) Lab recently participated in a series of collaborative crash reconstruction tests held at the Toyota Test Track.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.
printer friendly version