Driving crushing and screening efficiency across Africa
Pilot Crushtec sales and marketing director Francois Marais spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026. Camerawork: Miko Moodley. Editing: Darlene Creamer.
As mining operations across Africa face growing pressure to improve productivity, reduce costs and maximise uptime, efficient and reliable crushing and screening solutions are becoming increasingly important.
At Electra Mining Africa, Pilot Crushtec is highlighting how its comprehensive range of mobile and static crushing, screening and material-handling solutions can help mining customers meet these demands. The company combines its own locally developed and manufactured equipment with leading global brands, including Metso, to provide solutions tailored to different applications and operating conditions.
For mining customers, equipment selection is increasingly influenced by factors such as reliability, operating efficiency, flexibility and the ability to minimise downtime. Pilot Crushtec places strong emphasis on local technical expertise and aftermarket support, including technical services, repairs, commissioning and access to spare and wear parts.
Looking ahead, Pilot Crushtec is focused on helping African mining operations respond to evolving industry demands through innovative, efficient and fit-for-purpose crushing and screening technologies.
Pilot Crushtec sales and marketing director Francois Marais spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
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