News


Iritron welcomes Oculus into the I3Group

May 2019 News

Pretoria-based Iritron, a black economic empowered technology company and subsidiary of the I³ Group, providing quality solutions in the fields of electrical, instrumentation and control systems engineering, systems integration and simulation, recently announced that it has acquired Oculus, a leading control room solution provider in southern Africa.

The acquisition completes the visualisation and information solutions offering to the I³ Group subsidiary’s clients, from the field to control rooms/centres throughout their corporate boardrooms.

Johan Pretorius (left) and Alwyn Rautenbach seal the deal.
Johan Pretorius (left) and Alwyn Rautenbach seal the deal.

The I³ Group, starting with one company, has now grown to four companies. This growth is a direct result of its desire to keep up with market and customer demands, and be on the leading edge of the best global technologies and solutions. The Group is made up of the following companies Iritron, Oculus, KVMTech and Referro Systems.

Iritron, an ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001:2015; OHSAS 18001:2009 accredited company, has extensive engineering expertise and a substantial local and international engineering industry track record in mining, metals, cement and aggregates, mineral processing and utilities, including power, energy, water and wastewater. The three divisions (Electrical and Instrumentation; Control System Engineering and Development, and Manufacturing and Construction) is renowned for quality solutions, services and products.

Oculus is a specialised design company for operational facilities, control rooms, control consoles and a distributor of leading-edge audio video solutions, with a solid track record in industrial and corporate sectors.

KVMTech, is a leading supplier of digital and analog keyboard, video and mouse equipment used in control rooms for high reliability solutions, as well as industrial automation and process control, measurement and data management solutions and services.

Referro Systems is a sales and distribution company for many top global electrical, automation and software brands, working across many industry sectors in many different areas and countries.

Together, the companies seamlessly integrate to provide clients with a complete solution to enable optimisation and visualisation in their processes. The directors have taken this group of companies to market with an agreed set of standards, an integrity that is immovable and a policy to always do the best for each other, for customers, for employees and for suppliers.

For more information contact Alwyn Rautenbach, Iritron, +27 12 349 2919, [email protected], www.iritron.co.za



Credit(s)



Share this article:
Share via emailShare via LinkedInPrint this page

Further reading:

Reinstatement opportunity for ECSA registration
News
In 2023 the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) announced a special opportunity for engineers in South Africa to reinstate their registration status if it had been cancelled. This exclusive offer is available until the end of August 2024.

Read more...
The top 10 emerging technologies of 2025
News
The World Economic Forum’s top 10 emerging technologies of 2025 are expected to deliver real-world impact within three to five years and address urgent global challenges.

Read more...
Comtest calibration user group seminar
News
Comtest invites metrology and calibration professionals to a focused technical seminar series aimed at demystifying some of the most common hurdles in inter-laboratory comparisons.

Read more...
Technology leaders shaping 2025
News
In an era where agility, innovation and execution are paramount, ABI Research’s latest report, ‘26 Technology Companies Leading the Way in 2025’ identifies the top players shaping the future across key digital technology segments.

Read more...
Omniflex through the decades
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists News
As Omniflex celebrates 60 years of engineering excellence, we take a look back at the decade that saw us really kick in and deliver major engineering projects – the 1970s.

Read more...
Innomotics certified for innovative mine winder braking system
News
Innomotics has achieved SIL 3 certification for the COBRA 02 S braking system for mine winder installations, together with OLKO-Maschinentechnik.

Read more...
The true cost of cheap water in South Africa
News
The low cost of water has created a dangerous sense of comfort for South Africans.

Read more...
South Africa’s green hydrogen leap
News
Over the past 12 months, South Africa has solidified its ambitions to become a global green hydrogen leader. Riding on abundant renewable energy resources and strategic partnerships, the country has advanced from early-stage promise to tangible project groundwork. These are the most significant developments from mid-2024 through mid-2025.

Read more...
Rewiring the nation
News
South Africa’s energy sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Long defined by its heavy dependence on coal, the country is now making significant progress toward a more diverse and sustainable energy mix.

Read more...
Africa Energy Review
News
The Africa Energy Review 2024 from PwC outlines how the continent’s energy landscape is shifting in response to global trends, local needs and technological innovation.

Read more...









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.




© Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd | All Rights Reserved