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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith a firm footprint in many southern African countries such as Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia, the company is extending its reach northwards into the likes of Cameroon, C\u00f4te d’Ivoire, Mauritania and Morocco. At its 26,000 m2<\/sup> headquarters in Aeroton near Johannesburg, which the company occupied in 2022, work has already begun on expanding its footprint by building a second adjacent facility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis service centre will further support our expansion of sales, support, engineering and training capabilities,\u201d he says. \u201cWe have begun appointing key staff for the facility, and will add another 20 to 30 employees over the course of this year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n He points out that many local gearbox users face the challenge of inadequate support for products being sold onto the market, and highlights that SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa focuses on being well equipped to service and repair all its products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAs one of the few gearbox OEMs in the country with advanced design and engineering infrastructure, we can also make use of our group\u2019s world class facilities in Germany,\u201d he explains. \u201cThis even allows us to service and repair the products of other OEMs \u2013 and to the same high standard as the original item.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The new SEW-EURODRIVE service centre facility in Aeroton will house the company\u2019s existing industrial gearbox repairs division as well as an expanded Drive Academy \u2013 which trains staff and customers. Other capabilities to be brought in-house include base plate fabrication and sand blasting, and new equipment will include robotic welders, five-axis gear cutting machines and heavy cranage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is also pursuing its growth plans through finding new markets, a drive which is supported by the group\u2019s wide and expanding range of products and solutions. In 2025, the group has already launched 16 new products, says Obermeyer, as it pushes boundaries in fields such as industrial gears, geared motors, electronics and artificial intelligence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis reflects the innovative approach and the research and development capability that is opening up opportunities in existing and new markets,\u201d he says. \u201cAt SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, we understand the importance of keeping up our investments in Africa, positioning ourselves for a leadership position.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Construction on the expansions for the new SEW-EURODRIVE service centre began in November 2024 and the facility will be operational by the end of 2025. Obermeyer says that customers can look forward to the facility further raising the service bar for the industry from 2026. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Momentum continues to grow behind the ambitious plans of SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa to become a leading force in the continent\u2019s industrial gearbox business, drives and automation solutions according to Managing Director Raymond Obermeyer. \u201cBuilding on years of planning and proactive investment, we are successfully rolling out our \u2018African Strategy\u2019 plans to get closer to customers … Continue reading AFRICA FOOTPRINT GROWS AS SEW-EURODRIVE BUILDS ITS TECHNICAL FOUNDATION<\/span> <\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n