COVER ARTICLE
FEATURES:
• Control systems+ automation
• Hazardous areas+ safety
• Transformers+ substations
• Flowmeasurement
• Energy+ enviroFiciency
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berdare specialises in the manufacture of low and medium
voltage electrical cables for application in power generation,
transmission and distribution, serving market sectors in rural elec-
trification, transport, renewable energy, mining, large industry, OEM,
retail, agriculture and building and construction environments.
Aberdare’s three manufacturing sites and eight customer service
centres in South Africa enable the business to provide personalised
service to its entire customer base. With 70 years’ experience, Ab-
erdare’s focus remains on its customers, embracing technology and
embodying high standards of quality.
The company offers cable design, product development, as well as
installation support, commissioning and diagnostic testing through
the company’s Engineering Services division. In addition compre-
hensive value added services such as Key Account Management,
Customer RelationshipManagement, product and application training,
laboratory testing and aTechnical Help desk are offered.
Aberdare Cables is a level 2 BBBEE contributor, under the amended
BBBEE codes.This places the company in an advantageous position
to secure business in the industry.The emphasis by SOEs and mines
has shifted to 51% black owned companies with a preference for black
women owned (BWO) or >30% BWO.The industry has seen a signifi-
Aberdare Cables
is the
largest cable manufacturer
in Southern Africa
cant reduction in volumes since the economic crash of 2008.Volumes
dropped inAberdare Cables as well as the industry and this trend has
continued as the SouthAfrican economy reaches new lows.The local
industry is only expected to improve in FY 2018 when Government is
expected to implement the various growth plans for the country and
also ahead of the National Elections in 2019.This improved demand
is expected to continue for a number of years.
Aberdare has continued to change and innovate the business in
the changed market conditions.
The key success factors for Aberdare going forward are, achieving
acceptable BBBBEE status, effectively and efficiently managing the
value chain of the supply of cables and to continue producing the
products and services of high quality that you can trust.
Aberdare Cables was recently acquired by a large cable company
called Hengtong Fibre Optic Cable Company, a China based company.
This brings many opportunities and benefits to the Aberdare Cables’
business, through adaptation to efficiencies and best practices of a
global cable manufacturer.
Enquiries: Jyoshtie Dhunes.
Email Jyoshtie.Dhunes@aberdare
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