SEW-EURODRIVE

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa’s expansion across Africa has followed a gradual shift from remote support towards a stronger regional presence. Initially, much of the continent was supported from South... 

One of the clearest indicators of how far industrial drive technology has advanced is what the technician now needs to know. A conventional mechanical drive requires an understanding of gearing,... 

Forty years is an impressive corporate milestone, but longevity alone is not what defines industrial capability. What matters is what four decades of continuous investment have created. For... 

When SEW-EURODRIVE entered South Africa in 1986, the simplest approach would have been one familiar to many international equipment suppliers: importing completed products, selling technology... 

There is an important distinction between reputation and capability. By 2002, SEW-EURODRIVE had built a strong South African reputation for geared motors. Engineers and procurement teams knew the... 

The breadth of SEW-EURODRIVE’s South African installed base reflects the fact that motion sits behind almost every industrial value chain. The technical challenge changes depending on what is being... 

One of the risks in describing a broad drive technology portfolio is making every industry sound the same. The engineering requirements, however, differ considerably. A conveyor on a coal mine, an... 

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa’s investment has expanded beyond the manufacture and assembly of new equipment to supporting the full drivetrain lifecycle, from commissioning to repair, refurbishment... 

The value of localisation becomes most apparent when a plant stops. When critical equipment fails, the theoretical availability of a replacement component on another continent offers little... 

The next transformation in drive engineering is already well under way. Industrial equipment is becoming increasingly observable. For much of industrial history, maintenance teams knew something... 

The presence of strong local capabilities and sustainable customer relationships at Electra Mining Africa, being held in Nasrec, Johannesburg, this week, has confirmed to drive and automation... 

Its presence at Electra Mining Africa 2026 confirmed to SEW-EURODRIVE that customers are seeking not only the highest levels of innovation and workmanship, but also comprehensive support throughout... 

At Electra Mining Africa this September, SEW-EURODRIVE presented far more than products and equipment. Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager, explains how the company has evolved... 

As SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa celebrates its 40th anniversary, the company is reflecting on four decades of growth, innovation and close partnerships with industry. From its beginnings in 1986,... 

Cable manufacturer igus South Africa has expanded its readycable hybrid range to include harnessed hybrid cables for Siemens SINAMICS S210 drives with OCC interfaces and SEW-EURODRIVE motors with... 

Drive and automation technology provider SEW-EURODRIVE will use Electra Mining Africa 2026 to showcase its industry-focused approach and comprehensive lifecycle support strategy, demonstrating how... 

Early warning of developing equipment faults is enabling food and beverage manufacturers to schedule maintenance before production is disrupted, reducing emergency repairs and unplanned downtime.... 

Industry-specific focus and life cycle support are the standout features of gear manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s presence at Electra Mining Africa 2026, according to SEW-EURODRIVE national sales and... 

SEW-EURODRIVE will showcase its comprehensive MOVI-C® modular automation portfolio at Propak Cape, highlighting how integrated drive and automation technologies can help processing and packaging...