PFERD is a leader in the development, production, support and distribution of premium tool solutions for work on surfaces, including cutting, grinding, polishing, cleaning and finishing.

Established in 1968, PFERD-South Africa is a major player in the abrasive industry within South Africa and on the African continent. 

The company’s head office and manufacturing facility is based in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, and from there, it serves the entire sub-Saharan region. The South African operation includes five sales and distribution offices situated across the country. 

PFERD-South Africa’s parent company, August Rüggeberg, situated in Marienheide, in Germany, was founded in 1799. 

For over 55 years, PFERD-South Africa’s main goal has been to consistently supply industry with the highest quality products that offer the user maximum safety and comfort—living up to its philosophy that “there is no substitute for quality and safety”. 

As a founding member of the Organisation for the Safety of Abrasives (oSa), PFERD is committed to produce premium quality products that offer the user the highest level of safety. 

With over 9 000 products for surface preparation, finishing and cutting, PFERD offers a solution for various applications within a variety of industries.

PFERD’s dedication to technical expertise and constant improvement is evident through ongoing investment in its South African manufacturing facility as well as continuous research and product development. 

At its state-of-the-art PFERD Academy, training on product selection, safety and specific applications are offered free of charge with the objective of ensuring operator safety within the industry.

PFERD’s team of application specialists are available to assess your application and provide you with the optimum product and machine combination to ensure the ideal and most cost-effective solution.

For additional information, or to arrange an on-site product evaluation, please contact PFERD-South Africa.

Tel: +27 11 230 4000

E-mail: info@pferd.co.za / sales@pferd.co.za    

Website: www.pferd.co.za