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SEW-EURODRIVE

SEW-EURODRIVE is a global manufacturer of drive technology and automation systems, specialising in gear motors, frequency inverters, servo drives and decentralised drive solutions. The company is headquartered in Bruchsal, Germany, and operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices across more than 50 countries worldwide. SEW-EURODRIVE serves a broad range of industries including mining, automotive, food and beverage, logistics, water and wastewater, and renewable energy. Its product portfolio encompasses modular drive systems that combine electric motors with gearboxes, as well as control electronics and software for industrial automation applications. The company maintains a strong presence in Africa, with operations covering Southern, Central, East and West Africa, and a regional hub in Johannesburg, South Africa. SEW-EURODRIVE is known for its focus on energy efficiency, reliability and customised drive solutions tailored to demanding operating environments. The company also invests in skills development and technical training programmes to support its customer base and local workforces. SEW-EURODRIVE remains a family-owned business and has grown steadily since its founding in 1931, establishing itself as a leading supplier of drive and automation technology worldwide.

SEW-EURODRIVE News


SEW-EURODRIVE national sales and marketing manager Jonathan McKey
SEW-EURODRIVE demonstrates how strong local capability builds sustainable customer partnerships
9th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

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... 


Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
Sew-eurodrive Demonstrates How Strong Local Capability Builds Sustainable Customer Partnerships At Electra Mining Africa
8th September 2026

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... 


Jonathan McKey, Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
Sew-eurodrive Showcased Modernisation And Lifecycle Support At Electra Mining Africa 2026
8th September 2026

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... 


SEW-EURODRIVE MD Raymond Obermeyer spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
SEW-EURODRIVE celebrates 40 years of innovation in South Africa
7th September 2026

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,... 


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Hybrid cables for automation applications
4th September 2026

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... 


Industry expertise drives Sew-Eurodrive’s Electra Mining Africa presence
Industry expertise drives Sew-Eurodrive’s Electra Mining Africa presence
28th August 2026

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 detection helps reduce unplanned downtime
28th August 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

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.... 


AFTERMARKET SUPPORT
Dedicated technical support and aftermarket services help customers maximise equipment availability and performance.
Industry expertise drives SEW-EURODRIVE’s Electra Mining Africa presence
28th August 2026

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’s MOVI-C® modular automation platform brings drive technology, motion control, software and communication together within an integrated automation ecosystem
Sew-eurodrive Puts Energy-efficient Automation In Focus At Propak Cape
18th August 2026

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... 


SEW-EURODRIVE Gqeberha branch manager Phillip Steyn
Intelligent irrigation through digitalisation
7th August 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Irrigation may still be viewed as an old-school agricultural activity, but behind many modern pumping systems lies increasingly sophisticated drive technology, automation, remote monitoring and... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s Generation C MOVI-C electronics range provides advanced automation, flexible control and seamless connectivity for today’s industrial applications
Sew-eurodrive Brings Intelligent Energy Optimisation To Electra Mining
3rd August 2026

At Electra Mining Africa this year, SEW-EURODRIVE will dedicate one of its two exhibition stands to showcase an exciting range of electronics and mechatronics solutions to help mines improve... 


SYNCHRONISATION The mat gripper transfer and centralising system employs dual gripper robotics and SEW EURODRIVE servo-driven positioning to accurately align the mat within tight tolerances in a highly synchronised assembly sequence
Jendamark’s catalyst shrinking technology leverages company’s precision
24th July 2026 By: Shannon de Ryhove

The precision of drive technology and automation systems manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly dynamic servo-geared units and software are responsible for assembly line and testing solutions provider... 


SEW-EURODRIVE Outlines Reliable Drive Technology
21st July 2026

As producers contend with rising input costs, increasing mechanisation and more demanding operating conditions, strong partnerships between farmers, technology providers and industry specialists... 


Diagram on an AI-powered simulation of gearbox operation
AI and advanced diagnostics improve predictive maintenance in mining
17th July 2026

The increasing shift from reactive repairs to intelligent predictive maintenance in African mining, where high costs, harsh environments and tight margins are prevalent, is being furthered through... 


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Growing demand for support, energy-efficient drive solutions in KZN
3rd July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need to improve industrial resilience for businesses across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has resulted in an uptick in demand for technical support, strong stock holding and energy-efficient drive... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
3rd July 2026

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 


Cliffton Bridge SEW-EURODRIVE KZN branch manager at SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa
SEW-EURODRIVE and SASTA Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries While Driving Industry Forward
23rd June 2026

As the South African Sugar Technologists' Association (SASTA) celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, SEW-EURODRIVE is proud to mark its own significant milestone - 40 years of supporting this... 


Image of Jendamark Automation’s catalytic converter shrinker machine`
Locally manufactured catalytic converter ‘shrinker’ machine exported globally
5th June 2026

Innovative technology for ‘shrinking’ catalytic converters designed and built in South Africa by Jendamark Automation for the global market, uses SEW-EURODRIVE’s servo-geared units and motion... 


Jonathan McKey, Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE South
Africa.
DriverAR and AI provide smarter maintenance in tough mining conditions
2nd June 2026

In African mining, where high costs, harsh environments and tight margins are prevalent, maintenance can make or break profitability. SEW‑EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar® is at the heart of a shift from... 


GOOD INSIGHT
SEW-EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar IoT Suite for industrial gear units provides advanced condition monitoring and data-driven insights.
Smart maintenance systems demonstrably enhance operational performance
29th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

A shift from reactive maintenance to real-time, data-driven decision-making is increasing and accelerating across heavy industry and positioning predictive analytics as a critical lever for... 


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