The new operating efficiency - Company profile

Geared Motors \ Drive Electronics \ Drive Automation \ Industrial Gears \ Services

SEW-EURODRIVE Drives Move The World

Without drive technology from SEW-EURODRIVE, many things in the world would grind to a halt, such as retractable roofs in modern stadiums, luggage conveyor belts in airports, conveying in mining and manufacturing and escalators in large department stores. There is hardly any industry in the world that does not utilise complex and complete drive technology solutions. SEW-EURODRIVE is present wherever there is motion.

Gear units and motors from SEW-EURODRIVE have always set the trend and established new standards in drive technology. For this reason, the quality label “made by SEW-EURODRIVE” has become a hall-mark of quality in the drive industry. Market-orientated products developed and manufactured in-house as well as uncompromising quality are the cornerstones of the company’s success.

Thinking Internationally Means Acting Locally

Think global, act local: SEW-EURODRIVE has acted according to this principal long before it became a common expression. Assembly plants and offices in 46 countries are staffed with specialists from the respective area, combining technical expertise and services of a “global player” with the specific insights of a regional partner. SEW-EURODRIVE has a good understanding of customer orientation worldwide.

It is the professed goal of the SEW-EURODRIVE Group to remain a market leader through constant development and outstanding commitment.

Company Details

• Year founded internationally: 1938

• Operations started in South Africa: 1986

• Number of employees: 220

• Number / location of branches: 4 Assembly Plants - Johannesburg,

Durban, Nelspruit and Cape Town

• Service and Distribution Plant: 1 in Port Elizabeth

• Memberships: Drive and Control Association, CMA

(Conveyor Manufacturers Association)

JCCI (Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

and Association of German Speaking Companies (VDU)

• Awards: 2008 South African Gearboxes and Geared Motors Frost

and Sullivan Market Leadership Award

Major / Key Accounts

- Amplats

- Mototolo

- York Timbers

- Aquarius Platinum

- Sappi

- Kraft

- Sandvik Mining and Construction

- Xstrata

- Metso Minerals

- TSB Sugar

- Various Mixing companies

Business And Finance

Turnover (fiscal year 2009 / 2010): ± € 2,5 Billion

Financial year end: February

Countries with SEW-EURODRIVE presence: 45

Holding company: SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co. KG

Bank: First National Bank

Accountants: Howarth, Leveton and Boner

Current customer base: • Food and Beverage • Mining • Paper and Pulp • Automotive Industry

• Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry • Construction materials and Ceramics

• Construction • Environmental and Recycling • Bulk Materials Handling

• Water treatment and Airports • Harbour

Nature Of Business

• Description of activities: SEW-EURODRIVE; Leaders in drive engineering, drive electronics and system integration.

• Products and services: Geared Motors, Drive Electronics, Drive Automation, Industrial Gears, Services and Training.

• Export activity: We directly service 10 countries throughout the African continent. 

Employment Status

The company is BEE compliant - (Level 4 value adding supplier). New Seasons Investment Holdings owns 26% of SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa.Shareholders or Members: Executive Director: Ms Ute Schoeman Non-Executive Director: Mr Hans Sondermann (German) Non-Executive Director: Mr Urs Roos (Swiss) Non-Executive Director: Ms P Mogotlane Non-Executive Director: Mr N Mwale Alternate Director: Mr A Mabogoane

Training And CSI

Training programme - Drive Academy in Aeroton.PneuDrive Student Competition for innovation in the field of Mechatronics.Always exploring further opportunities for skills development.

Contact Information

Management Team: GM Communications: Ms René Rose GM Finance: Mr Gerd Seuffert GM Operations : Mr Raymond Obermeyer GM Sales and Engineering: Mr Conrad Pilger

Editorial And Enquiries

Lindy Ndaba

Marketing Co-ordinator

+27 11 248-7108

+27 79 588 2073

lndaba@sew.co.za

Contact Information

Physical Address: Cnr Aerodrome / Adcock Ingram Roads, Aeroton

Postal Address: P O Box 90463, Bertsham, 2013

Telephone: +27 11 248-7000

Fax: +27 11 248-7289

Website: www.sew.co.za

Email address: info@sew.co.za

Hotline number: +27 82 770 8796