Powermite’s mining and industrial range
2nd Quarter 2016
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Powermite, a division of Hudaco, has been a leading supplier of world class components, equipment and systems to the mining, marine, industrial and general engineering sectors in southern African for over 45 years. The company’s extensive ISO 9001:2000 accredited product portfolio includes a range of energy supply systems, motorised and spring cable reels and industrial and mining cables, plugs and sockets.
“Powermite is a pioneering company, having introduced a number of South African firsts such as cable reeling drums, conductor systems, festoon systems and flat cables, as well as a large variety of industrial plugs and sockets of various specifications,” says director, Donovan Marks. According to Marks, the company’s successful 45-year track record has ensured the securement of a number of exclusive distribution rights for the supply of premium brand products to southern African mining and other industries. These include Conductix Wampfler, EKD, Telefonika, Mennekes and Proconnect. “We also supply a range of high quality cable accessories through our company division, Three-D Agencies,” he adds.
“We continuously invest in researching local manufacture to produce world class products supported by service excellence. We bring our products and service expertise to the customer through our wide distribution network of well-stocked branches. We also serve some 14 countries across South Africa’s borders in close cooperation with Hudaco. “From buffers for overhead cranes to couplers for motors, we combine best-in-class products with experience, expertise and product know-how to deliver engineered solutions to our valued customers,” he concludes.
For more information contact Donovan Marks, Powermite, +27(0) 11 271 0000, [email protected], www.powermite.co.za
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