Flender is the partner of choice for a sustainable future
Flender Country CEO Michael Cardoso 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: Nicholas Boyd.
The world is changing, but some things are certain: a hundred years from now, people will still need energy, still be travelling, and still be extracting raw materials — and all of it will still depend on the best drive technology. Germany-based drives manufacturing company Flender's vision is to work closely with its stakeholders to shape a sustainable future and deliver optimum value for its customers.
Flender stands for deep expertise in mechanical and electrical drive technology, backed by high-quality products and services. Its people are the foundation of that — the source of its innovative power and the consultative expertise behind its extensive product portfolio.
Flender Country CEO Michael Cardoso 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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