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.
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