9th September 2008
- A range of Electric Motors and Variable Speed Drives with emphasis on Premium High Efficiency (Eff1) motors.
- The importance of Eff1 Electric Motors cannot be overemphasised as electric motors consume as much as 60% of electricity, hence our focus on these units.
The electric motor is the second most commonly used industrial product in the world and drive a wide range of applications including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, fan ventilation, mixers, etc...
What makes the product unique?
- The specifications and design criteria of the CMG range makes the product unique in comparison to our competitors.
- CMG Technology is a recognised R&D leader and the Australian-based NATA and ILAC accredited laboratory offers complete design and testing services of motors.
- Premium High Efficiency Motors comply to the new MEPS 2 specifications.
Where was the product developed?
Our product was developed through CMG Technology in Melbourne Australia.
Has the product been imported or manufactured locally?
The product is fully imported.
On which projects, if any, has the product been used successfully?
We have had many successful projects including:
- Exxaro
- Kamoto
- Anglo Platinum (HV)
- Lonmin (HV)
- Warman (Export)
Is the product exportable?
Yes it is, and has been exported successfully.
For example, a 400kW PPA electric motor was supplied for a crusher application at a Russian Mine in Kazakhstan.
Background on the company marketing the product?
- Multi-National CMG, world leader in motors, drives and transmissions, was founded in Australia 60 years ago and this specialist Group operates across the globe: New Zealand, Asia Pacific, Europe (UK), Middle East, China and South Africa.
- CMG South Africa has been successfully supplying industry for close to six years and the Johannesburg Head Office is supported by an extensive branch network – Durban, Cape Town and Middelburg.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
- CMG is one of three leading local electric motor companies who recently registered on ESKOM’s DSM (Demand Side Management) Energy Efficient Motors Programme, a programme which aims to supply end users with energy efficient motors at an incentivised price for a pilot period of one year.
- CMG has gained significant market share over a relatively short period of time and our goals and objectives are to be the leading supplier of Electric motors and Variable Speed Drives in sub Saharan Africa. We certainly have the product range, the people, the expertise and capabilities to achieve these goals.
Edited by: Creamer Media Reporter


















