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Vehicle manufacturing plant gets advanced drive tech
20th June 2024

State-of-the-art decentralised drive technology is being incorporated into a new storage and retrieval system at a US-based vehicle manufacturing facility. The technology from SEW-EURODRIVE’s... 


Willem Strydom, Business Development Electronics Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE closes the loop with complete panel solutions
10th June 2024

In addition to its quality range of geared motors and related solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is ‘closing the loop’ of products by offering customers electrical control panels as part of the... 


SEW-EURODRIVE at Nampo 2024
SEW-EURODRIVE at Nampo 2024
7th June 2024

Gear motors, frequency inverters and drive automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE electronics business development manager Willem Strydom highlights the company’s role in the agriculture industry’s... 


Red SEW-EURODRIVE motors
Invest in IE3 motors before MEPS enforced
31st May 2024 By: Tracy Klückow

The time is right for South Africa and Africa, in general, to invest in IE3 motors, especially with minimum energy requirement standards (MEPS) expected to come into effect by the end of the year,... 


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German company optimistic on Southern African expansion
24th May 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

German original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) SEW-EURODRIVE is bringing products, solutions and technologies, along with support, training and skilled information, closer to its clients in the... 


SEW-EURODRIVE at Nampo 2024
SEW-EURODRIVE at Nampo 2024
21st May 2024

Gear motors, frequency inverters and drive automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE electronics business development manager Willem Strydom highlights the company’s role in the agriculture industry’s... 


Phillip Steyn, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa Gqeberha Branch Manager
SEW-EURODRIVE to supply advanced drive tech for key automotive project
21st May 2024

Leading automation giant, SEW-EURODRIVE, is set to enhance a US-based vehicle manufacturing plant with its cutting-edge decentralised drive technology, specifically from their Generation C range.... 


Company sets sights on agriculture sector
3rd May 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

SEW-EURODRIVE’s complete gear solution for centre pivot irrigation systems for the farming sector is attracting significant interest after its launch in South Africa earlier this year. The... 


Image of agricultural centre pivot irrigation equipment
Gearboxes for local farm irrigation
11th April 2024

A comprehensive gear solution for centre pivot irrigation systems encompassing supply, installation and servicing of both the centre drive and wheel drives as well as the drive technology to power... 


An agricultural plantation with pivot irrigation equipment
Gearboxes for local farm irrigation
10th April 2024

A comprehensive gear solution for centre pivot irrigation systems encompassing supply, installation and servicing of both the centre drive and wheel drives and as the drive technology to power the... 


Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
Quality SEW-EURODRIVE gearboxes now available for centre pivot irrigation in SA
2nd April 2024

Offering a complete gear solution for centre pivot irrigation systems, SEW-EURODRIVE brings its quality products and support as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) closer to South Africa’s... 


Jonathan McKey, the company’s National Sales and Marketing Manager
SEW-EURODRIVE builds support, trust into Africa
20th March 2024

Companies in various sectors across Africa are wanting to harness the power of modern advancements in drive technology – and SEW-EURODRIVE is there with the solutions and the support. “Many... 


Fish on production line
Greater energy efficiency demand in growing food, bev industry
15th March 2024 By: Tracy Klückow

Demand for drive solutions specialist SEW-EURODRIVE’s energy efficient product offering is currently strong and increasing steadily with end-users in the growing food and beverage industry and the... 


SEW-EURODRIVE supports positive disruption in Africa
SEW-EURODRIVE supports positive disruption in Africa
5th February 2024

Drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has a history of providing solutions for the mining industry and plans to contribute to the positive disruption and transformation of... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE
26th January 2024

Drive solutions provider SEW-EURODRIVE has made significant strides in extending its footprint across Africa, and this expansion is set to continue thanks to its unwavering commitment to providing... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE supports conservation efforts
13th December 2023

SANParks honorary rangers are committed to preserving and protecting South African national parks by volunteering their time, skills and resources to help preserve wildlife and ecosystems across... 


Aerial image of the X.e agitator
World-first X.e agitator gear units order for SA company
17th November 2023

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has secured an order for nine new X.e series agitator industrial gear units, said to be particularly suitable for the harsh African operating environment. In what the... 


The SEW-EURODRIVE team at the SANParks Honorary Rangers Golf Day in Mbombela
SEW-EURODRIVE joins hands with SANParks Honorary Rangers in Mbombela for conservation
7th November 2023

Dedicated SANParks Honorary Rangers across the country are committed to preserving and protecting the South African National Parks. These passionate volunteers tirelessly devote their time, skills... 


EFFECTIVE TO THE MAX
The Maxolution offering by SEW EURODRIVE maximises their plants, factories and warehouses efficiencies
Automation maximises efficiencies at warehouses
3rd November 2023

Renowned for its drive technology, automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE partners with clients in the design and implementation of automation projects at their plants, factories and warehouses –... 


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Online purchasing portal for industrial products
27th October 2023

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has launched an online purchasing platform to streamline procurement for its customers. The company’s training manager Zander Claassens says the portal allows customers... 


X.e series agitator on display, painted red
Local agitator order a world first for global drive engineer
13th October 2023 By: Tracy Klückow

Drive engineering specialist SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has secured the world’s first order for its new X.e series agitator unit, launched in July, from a participant in the South African mining... 


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Modular gearboxes offer flexible solution
6th October 2023

SEW-EURODRIVE says it has simplified the configuration of its components to offer a modular design for its gearboxes, delivering a high degree of adaptability with parts that are readily available... 


Zander Claassens, Training Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE in SA launches online purchasing for customers
26th September 2023

In an important digital initiative to make product selection and procurement easier for customers, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has launched an online purchasing feature on its website. According to... 


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High-tech training facilities for industry
20th September 2023

SEW-EURODRIVE has moved to new and expanded headquarters, allowing for the upgrading of resources in its DriveAcademy. The company says its facilities boast the latest training technologies,... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s FM/FAM and KM/KAM designs are flexible and available as parallel-shaft helical gear units and helical-bevel gear units for ease of application into a wide range of industries
Modular design multiplies flexibility for SEW gearbox users
6th September 2023

By simplifying its configuration of components, SEW-EURODRIVE’s modular design delivers the flexibility required to achieve technically unique innovations with parts that are readily available and... 


Augmented reality allows trainees at the SEW-EURODRIVE DriveAcademy to learn through and interact with holographic overlays
SEW-EURODRIVE builds learning partnerships with its DRIVEACADEMY®
15th August 2023

With its focus on close collaboration with its customers, SEW-EURODRIVE has further raised the technological bar at its DriveAcademy® in recent years. Committed to providing strong technical skills... 


Image of an automated Guided Vehicles from SEW-EURODRIVE
Automation for industry
10th August 2023

Automation projects for plants, factories and warehouses can be designed and implemented using SEW-EURODRIVE’s Maxolution offering. According to the company’s works manager: mechatronics Werner... 


Kamoa-Kakula is one of many projects in Africa to request the installation of SEW-EURODRIVE’s monitoring equipment on the supplied product
Kamoa-Kakula power pack order is among many for SEW-EURODRIVE
31st July 2023

With well over 100 units already delivered, SEW-EURODRIVE in South Africa is set to continue supplying Ivanhoe Mines’ prestigious Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo... 


Automotive industry production line with car bodies
Decentralised drive tech specified for US manufacturer
28th July 2023 By: Tracy Klückow

Automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has secured an order to supply the latest decentralised drive technology in its Generation C range to automate a new storage and retrieval system being... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s X.e agitator
New agitator gear unit launched
22nd July 2023

An agitator gear unit said to be ideal for high-performance agitators and mixers, has recently been released. The unit forms part of drive technology supplier SEW-EURODRIVE’s  X.e series and... 


Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
Automating for efficiency with Maxolution
5th July 2023

Well known for its drive technology, SEW-EURODRIVE partners with customers to design and implement automation projects for their plants, factories and warehouses – using its powerful Maxolution®... 


Image of a SEW-EURODRIVE motor
Expanding access to drive technology
19th June 2023

Drive technology and drive automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa says that it is expanding its presence in Africa, while developing local expertise and rolling out its latest technology.... 


SEW-EURODRIVE launches X.e agitator gear unit
19th June 2023

Building on the success of its tried-and-tested X.e series of high-performance industrial gear units and gearmotors, SEW-EURODRIVE has launched a new X.e series agitator gear design. This agitator... 


CONNECTIVITY & INSIGHTS
SEW-EURODRIVE’s Smart App connects the user to the data gathered and the insights that follow
Company revolutionises IIoT, predictive maintenance
2nd June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Unplanned downtime is a major challenge for companies active in manufacturing, as it not only leads to lost productivity and revenue but can also result in additional costs, owing to emergency... 


Partnership focus marks SEW-EURODRIVE progress in Africa
1st June 2023

As its expansion into Africa gathers pace, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is getting closer to customers and building stronger direct partnerships – to push modernisation and efficiency. “It just makes... 


An SEW-EURODRIVE motor installed on site
Company driven to help meet Zambia’s energy efficiency goals
19th May 2023 By: Tracy Klückow

Drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is helping industry implement energy efficient systems in line with Zambia’s Energy Efficiency Strategy and Action Plan (EESAP), says SEW-EURODRIVE... 


Image of drives and machinery with +24 superimposed to show that SEW-EURODRIVE emphasises its holistic sustainability
Gear business driven by sustainability
18th May 2023

Drive technology and drive automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE emphasises the use of renewable and efficient energy sources and says it strives to maximise the energy efficiency of its drives.... 


A feed milling plant manufactured by Dalein Agriplan
Increased demand for automation in agri sector
5th May 2023 By: Tracy Klückow

The growing African population and consequent rising demand for food continues to drive the need for processing equipment that can increase food production in the most efficient manner possible,... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE
5th May 2023 By: Yolande Botes

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is recognised as the specialist in drive and control technologies across Africa with the brand well-known and respected for its precision German engineering across the... 


Cost efficiency key for industry
21st April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Reasonable costs to operate, reliability, productivity and efficiency are increasingly becoming standard requirements in industry operations as the world moves towards digitisation and automation.... 


Gear business driven by sustainability
14th April 2023

Pinpointing climate change as possibly the most serious challenge humankind has ever had to tackle, SEW-EURODRIVE has for many years pursued a sustainability agenda that is applied across every... 


Image of a power station at night
Locally assembled condenser units for power stations
30th March 2023

SEW-EURODRIVE’s MACC series two-stage gear units for air cooled condensers have recently been installed in a power station for a highly specialised application. The condensers are being used to... 


SEW-EURODRIVE MACC gear units keep power station cool
6th March 2023

Recently installed in a power station, 24 of SEW-EURODRIVE’s MACC-Series two-stage gear units for air cooled condensers are ensuring adequate air movement to cool circulating water so that power... 


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