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FEATURES:
• Control systems and automation
• Flowmeasurement and instrumentation
• Drives,motors and switchgear
• Valves and actuators
• Energy and enviroFiciency
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T
he time has come for manufacturers and suppliers in the electri-
cal industry to step up to the next level. They need to exceed
customer support expectations and ensure the continued protection
of lives through both compliant installations and certified electrical
protection devices.That time is now!
CBI-electric is a truly SouthAfrican success story. As the only manu-
facturer of circuit breakers and related devices on theAfrican continent
this locally grown organisation, established in 1949, exports the major-
ity of its products to countries across the world.The organisation has
established subsidiaries and distribution channels in North America,
Australia, Asia and Europe.To be able to be successful in international
markets it is imperative to maintain a leadership position within your
home market, notwithstanding strong international competition. CBI-
electric maintains its leadership position by investing extensively in
skills development, machinery, systems, facilities and equipment.
This is supported by leading edge in-house research complemented
by their design, development, manufacturing and testing capabilities.
National Development Plan
In a recent speech President Jacob Zuma stated that themanufacturing
sector continued to contribute significantly to the country's economy
and there is a strong focus on growing this sector aimed at achieving
the goals of the National Development Plan (NDP). The NDP aims to
eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030. According to the
plan, South Africa can realise these goals by drawing on the energies
of its people, growing an inclusive economy, building capabilities,
enhancing the capacity of the state, and promoting leadership and
partnerships throughout society.
Relationships
In addition to the locally manufactured products that CBI-electric
exports the organisation has long term partnerships with highly
reputable international organisations such as Mitsubishi Electric and
Eaton. CBI-electric and Mitsubishi has extended their 14-year rela-
tionship with the re-signing of the agreement during April this year.
Only local manufacturing facility
CBI-electric is also the only manufacturer in the Southern Hemisphere
with its own 65 kA, 44 000 V SANAS accredited test station with
certifications witnessed by SABS, UL, VDE and CQC. The organisa-
tion holds numerous international certifications including American,
Canadian, Australian, Russian, European, Chinese, Japanese, Ukraine,
South African and others.
New product launch –TheTime has Come...
CBI-electric is in the process of launching a new state of the art web-
based design tool. To complement the system, they are also launch-
ing new product ranges with specific focus on their Australian and
American subsidiaries, but also applicable to the South Africanmarket.
Comprehensive product range
Products supplied by CBI-electric are for the Residential, Commercial,
Industrial, Mining, Utilities sectors and Original Equipment Manufac-
turers (OEMs). These products include Protection devices; Distribution
devices; Control devices; Metering devices; Automation and Control
systems; Industrial and consumer energy storage devices; HVAC
systems and devices; Systems/ solutions integration as
well as Specialised application devices.
The company holds a strong position internationally as
an equipment supplier to the telecommunications, rail and
solar industries, partnerships that will benefit the South
African electrical industry.
CBI-electric – Outperforming theTest ofTime!
CBI-electric – Protecting Lives and Property!
Enquiries: Aletta Olivier,
Marketing Manager,
CBI-electric: low voltage.
Email aletta.olivier@cbi-electric.com
or visit www.cbi-lowvoltage.co.za
Local manufacturing
success story exports
products worldwide
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July ‘15
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