Established in 1984, AC/DC Dynamics is the leading manufacturer, importer and distributor of quality products in the electrical, electronics, pumps and tools industries. Employing over 400 staff, AC/DC Dynamics has its Head Office in Edenvale, Johannesburg with branches in Germiston, Cape Town and Pinetown in KZN. By mid-2012, the KZN main branch will be relocating to new premises in Riverhorse, Durban, with the existing Pinetown operation continuing as a sub-branch.
Manufacturing includes, transformers, power supplies, electronic timers, distribution boards, motor starters, MCCs and power factor correction systems.
Since October 2006, AC/DC Dynamics has manufactured and distributed Rhomberg Electronics, a long established premium brand whose products include timers, counters, temperature controllers, relays and sensors. These products are manufactured in Cape Town and distributed world-wide through the Rhomberg distributor network. The manufacturing facilities form part of our Cape Town branch in Paarden Eiland and are certified ISO9001:2008 by SABS.
AC/DC Dynamics markets to specifiers, consulting engineers and architects, pulling back to distribute its products through OEMs, Franchises and electrical wholesalers throughout Southern Africa. 70 of the leading electrical wholesalers are appointed as Official Distributors who keep stocks and have trained staff to support AC/DC Dynamics products. End users, electrical contractors and small OEMSs are referred to Franchises or Official Distributors foot print permitting. This places AC/DC Dynamics products within easy reach anyone in Southern Africa. AC/DC Dynamics products are specified in projects ranging from stadiums to mines, hotels to homes and from farms to breweries.
AC/DC Dynamics continues to develop it’s distribution footprint of Franchises in Southern Africa. A Franchise is a business system, an independently owned electrical wholesaler whose products are primarily sourced from AC/DC Dynamics and trades with the brand AC/DC Express.
One of the focused directions for 2012 is going “green” with the company offering an extensive range of power saving products including LED lighting plus alternative and hybrid power supply systems with on and off-grid solutions combining Solar PV and wind generators with mains electricity and conventional diesel and petrol back-up generators. Solar water heating systems supplied by AC/DC Dynamics are an important part of this initiative.
The company is committed to providing fast, efficient and friendly service. For this reason the AC/DC Dynamics is committed to upgrade its existing IT infrastructure during 2012 and change to the X3 ERP system during the second half of 2012. The company provides national sales and technical call centres. Orders and enquiries may be processed through this website. A new and improved website will be launched by mid 2012.
AC/DC Dynamics has just opened its new Apprentice school with 22 apprentices including 6 ladies. The two year apprenticeships starting in January 2012 will train electricians, electronic mechanicians and armature winders.
One of the company’s many strengths is its’ catalogue which is widely recognised as a benchmark in the electrical industry. The 2011 catalogue is over 50%larger than the previous one, It was launched at the Electra Mining Exhibition on October 4th 2010. The Rhomberg catalogue is additional to this. Many new shortform catalogues are being published in 2012.
Product ranges include Alarms, Hygiene, Industrial and Domestic Automation, Telemetry Systems, Pumps, Switchgear & Instrumentation, Energy Management and Power Factor Control, Solar and Wind generators, Tools, Wire, Adhesives and consumables, cable and wire management products, and the most comprehensive range of Lighting including energy saving lighting using CFL, inductive and LED technologies.
Leading international brands from AC/DC Dynamics include C&S (India), Datalogic (Italy), Gewiss (Italy), Terasaki (Japan) and Weicon (Germany).