Established in Cape Town in 1985 as a small importer of specialised plastic fittings, Astore Keymak has grown into a leading supplier of plastic piping, fittings, valves, hoses and related products to a broad range of industries. The company combines local manufacturing and distribution capabilities with an international portfolio of specialist brands and technology partners.

Astore Keymak serves markets including mining, agriculture, industry and infrastructure, providing solutions for applications ranging from irrigation and water management to process piping and specialised industrial requirements. Its product offering includes a comprehensive range of hoses, flexible conduit, PVC and plastic fittings, valves, pumps and other piping accessories.

The company has developed a national footprint comprising branches, manufacturing facilities and outlet sales locations, supported by a presence across the Southern African Development Community region. Its portfolio includes internationally recognised brands such as Agru, EZWELD, FIP, Irritec, Leister, Ritmo, Raccord Plast and Tecnodelta, alongside its own Flow Tuff, Dragline Hose and Garden Hose products.

Through its combination of local market knowledge, manufacturing capability and access to international technologies, Astore Keymak aims to provide customers with quality products and application-specific solutions. The company emphasises quality, experience and customer service, underpinned by a nationwide team and network of facilities.

Astore Keymak’s growth over four decades reflects its ongoing expansion from a specialist importer into a diversified supplier serving multiple industrial and agricultural markets. Its stated approach is centred on delivering through experience and quality, while building long-term relationships with customers across South Africa and the wider region.

Astore Keymak MD James Calmeyer spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.