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SEW-EURODRIVE celebrates 40 years of innovation in South Africa

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. Camerawork: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Nicholas Boyd.

7th September 2026

     

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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, SEW-EURODRIVE has evolved alongside South Africa’s industrial landscape, continually adapting its technologies and services to meet changing customer requirements.

Today, the company combines its expertise in drive technology with solutions focused on automation, digitalisation, energy efficiency and operational reliability.

At Electra Mining Africa, visitors can explore the latest technologies and solutions designed to help mining and industrial customers improve productivity, optimise processes and reduce energy consumption.

A key strength of SEW-EURODRIVE’s offering is its ability to provide more than individual products, with local engineering, technical expertise, service and support helping customers maximise the performance and lifecycle of their equipment.

As the company looks towards its next 40 years, SEW-EURODRIVE is focused on deepening its role as a technology and solutions partner to South African industry.

Its vision is centred on continued innovation and collaboration, helping customers navigate the demands of a more efficient, connected and sustainable industrial future.

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.

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