TPi November 2013

business & market news

Expanded services to Southern Africa mining sector

Robor Pipe Systems manufactures, imports and supplies complete pipe solutions for applications including the conveyance of slurry, water, steam and acid. “We are able to manufacture stub ends, flanged, ring or groove-ends for the African mining market and are able to custom-manufacture special pipes to client specifications,” said Deon Kruger, Robor Pipe Systems sales director. “As a true solutions-orientated supplier, Robor Pipe Systems also offers a vast range of fittings, linings, couplings, jointing systems and coatings for corrosion and cathodic protection.”

Robor Pipe Systems, a division of Robor (Pty) Ltd from South Africa, has expanded its offering into the high pressure pipe systems market in Southern Africa. The company now has a dedicated team, focussing on high pressure pipe and related products. The expansion was initiated after the demise of Trucking & Engineering (T&E), formerly based in the west of the Gauteng province of South Africa. Robor subsequently employed some key sales and technical resources to supplement its offering.

Deon Kruger, sales director at Robor Pipe Systems

Robor Pipe Systems now has expanded its offering to include high and low pressure pipe solutions for both new shaft developments and on-going maintenance. “We can use our expertise to assist with more efficient designs, which ultimately could lead to cost savings and quicker project turnaround time,” said Mr Kruger. Across its divisions, the Robor group manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of products and services to the mining industry in Southern Africa. CEO Gordon Gilmer stated, “The Robor group has repositioned itself from being a commodity company to a ‘value adding’ provider. We have built our reputation around quality and superior service.”

robor (Pty) ltd – South Africa info@robor.co.za www.robor.co.za

High pressure pipe in the Mopani Mine, Zambia

Norma Group earns Go Further Award for business excellence

this award on behalf of the Norma Group employees who helped to mitigate the crisis with great dedication.” Following the incident that occurred in March 2012, Norma Group instantly formed a global team of sales, engineering, purchasing and operations experts to rapidly identify solutions in cooperation with customers and suppliers.

recovery and emergency resourcing actions. According to Ford, the tireless work and assistance of the suppliers recognised with this award helped minimise production disruptions at Ford during a time of hardship. “Our global team demonstrated great commitment, customer focus and creativity during this challenging event,” said Werner Deggim, CEO of Norma Group. “We are very proud to receive

Norma Group has been recognised with the Go Further award for excellence in the face of unforeseen business challenges. Ford Motor Co hosted its 15 th annual World Excellence Awards (WEA) ceremony to celebrate 47 of its top- performing global suppliers of 2012. During the event, Norma Group was recognised with the Go Further award for its contributions to the Evonik fire

Norma Group – Germany www.normagroup.com

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