News


K-Tek Africa ready for business

July 2008 News

The acquisition by K-TEK Corporation USA of South Africa’s KAB Instruments and Laser Measurement has resulted in the formation of a new company operating under the K-TEK Africa banner. This new business is now able to extend its range and offer customers unmatched expertise in ultrasonic, laser, radar, magnetostrictive and other level measuring technologies.

K-TEK was founded in 1975 and is now a global manufacturer of level instrumentation for liquid and bulk solids detection. The company has over 300 000 installations worldwide in such applications as oil and gas production, chemical processing, pulp and paper processing, mining and construction, food and beverage manufacturing, plastics manufacturing, and power generation. The formation of K-TEK Africa now places the resources and expertise of this global operation at the disposal of its South African and African customers.

And it is not only South African companies that will benefit. The manufacturing operations of both KAB Instruments and Laser Measurement will now be used to expand the offering for K-TEK’s international markets as well. KAB Instruments manufactures ultrasonic level and flow instrumentation. The company has notched up nearly 20 years of experience in designing and manufacturing compact, integral and non-contact ultrasonic level measurement equipment.

Laser Measurement manufactures LaserMeters for level and distance measuring applications. The company was established in 1993 as an innovative, high technology South African company that converts futuristic laser technology into cost-effective products and services.

KAB Instruments and Laser Measurement are both ISO certified companies and are in the process of consolidating their resources under the K-TEK Africa brand. Currently, the operation is split between offices in Midrand and Mondeor, in Gauteng, but the operations will soon be joining forces and moving to new premises.

From these premises, K-TEK Africa will be able to offer customers a complete solution for level applications with direct support from international sales and technical support representatives. The products on offer will range from continuous level, distance and flow instruments using contact and non-contact technologies to switches. The goal is to provide a one-stop shop for all customer requirements, including support and repairs for both laser and ultrasonic equipment – not to mention new products now available from the USA.

The local company is in the process of forging closer ties with its users to ensure their experience with K-TEK products is optimal. This will not impact the business’s commitment to its agents and resellers, but is an effort to ensure the service levels and technical skills available are meeting clients’ needs.

It is also an attempt to protect legitimate agents from those who will cut costs to the bone to try and win a tender and then be in a position where they can not support the products, bringing the whole brand into disrepute. Ironing out these issues has become more important as the sales channels or the companies are merged and K-TEK Africa tries to ensure a standard level of skills in its partner companies.

With the admin and ground work done, K-TEK Africa is now in the position to deliver optimal service and the best products to its market, both in Africa and the world. While the individual companies were able to produce products that could compete anywhere in the world, the K-TEK reach now puts these locally developed solutions in front of a wider audience than ever before.

For more information contact K-TEK Africa, +27 (0)11 435 5380, [email protected], www.ktekcorp.co.za





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...
Comtest calibration user group seminar
Comtest 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...
Functional safety explained
News
The SAIMC supports Pepperl+Fuchs, a National Member, in a free four-part online seminar series focused on Functional Safety.

Read more...
The Future of manufacturing in Africa
News
The future and development of African manufacturing will be discussed extensively at the upcoming Manufacturing Indaba conference, to be hosted on 15 to 16 July 2025 at Johannesburg’s Sandton Convention Centre.

Read more...
Hot topics at IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa 2025
News
Burning issues such as climate-smart infrastructure, sustainability in waste and water management, the circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility will come under discussion at the three-day conference and forum presented by analytica Lab Africa and IFAT Africa at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg from 8 to 10 July 2025.

Read more...
RS South Africa showcases industrial solutions at MTE Phalaborwa
News
RS South Africa recently showcased its latest industrial and electronic solutions at the Mining and Technical Exhibition in Phalaborwa in Limpopo.

Read more...
Specialised Exhibitions appoints Joshua Low as commercial director for Africa
News
Specialised Exhibitions has appointed Joshua Low as commercial director for Africa. This strategic addition to the leadership team comes as Specialised Exhibitions embarks on an ambitious phase of growth across the African continent.

Read more...
WearCheck earns Dissolved Gas Analysis accreditation
Wearcheck News
WearCheck is now accredited to perform Dissolved Gas Analysis for transformers, following a recent assessment by SANAS.

Read more...
From the editor's desk: Riding the hype cycle
Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control) News
The other day I came across an entertaining article on the ten biggest tech failures of the last decade. Google Glass, 3D TV and Elon Musk’s hyperloop have faded into obscurity. Others, like the metaverse, ...

Read more...
STEMulator – a gift to the youth of the nation
Editor's Choice News
STEMulator is a groundbreaking virtual platform designed to ignite the spark of curiosity in young minds and stimulate their interest in STEM subjects.

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