Shannon De Ryhove

The world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to bolting technology, HYTORC, is headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey, with operations across more than 200 locations globally. HYTORC South Africa brings this technology directly to the region's mining sector, supporting operators across coal, platinum, gold, and iron-ore with hydraulic, pneumatic and battery-powered torque and tensioning tools engineered to eliminate the risks of manual bolting. In an industry where safety, uptime and accuracy are critical – from conveyor systems and crushers to wheel and mobile equipment assembly – HYTORC's solutions bring precision and repeatability to bolted joint integrity, backed by digital quality control and documentation through the HYTORC Connect app.

Since 1965, storage solutions manufacturer Krost Shelving & Racking has been designing, manufacturing and installing high-quality steel storage solutions that help businesses maximise space, improve efficiency and enhance workplace safety. Manufactured in-house using advanced engineering, robotics and precision manufacturing technology, its products are built to deliver exceptional strength, durability and long-term performance. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer with a SEMA Approved Onsite Racking Inspector, Krost provides trusted storage solutions across the mining, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, retail, agriculture and distribution sectors.

As African mining and aggregates operations face increasing pressure to improve productivity while controlling operating costs, process optimisation is becoming an increasingly important focus. Sandvik Rock Processing is responding by expanding its screening solutions and strengthening its ability to support customers across the continent. Effective screening plays a critical role in overall plant performance, with well-matched screens, crushers and process parameters helping to improve throughput, product quality and efficiency. Sandvik’s screening portfolio is supported by digital technologies such as DeckMapp™ and WearApp™, which provide data to help customers make more informed maintenance and optimisation decisions.

ACTOM is a leading African manufacturer, solution provider, repairer, maintainer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment, offering an integrated combination of manufacturing, services, projects and distribution through 33 outlets across sub-Saharan Africa. With a broad portfolio spanning power, engineering projects and contracts, high- and medium-voltage equipment, transformers, electrical machines, rotating equipment and smart technologies, ACTOM provides solutions to a diverse range of industries, including mining, manufacturing, energy, rail and infrastructure. The company is also a major local supplier of electrical equipment, services and balance-of-plant solutions to renewable-energy projects.

As mining and construction projects across Africa increasingly operate in remote and challenging environments, access to reliable, efficient and flexible equipment is essential. Drilling, Mining & Construction (DMC) supports the continent’s underground mining sector with mechanised equipment and specialised solutions from leading international manufacturers, including Resemin, Putzmeister and Montabert. At Electra Mining Africa 2026, DMC is showcasing its Blend mobile mixing plant, highlighting the potential of on-site concrete production to simplify logistics and improve efficiency for mining, tunnelling and infrastructure projects.

2Roads is an integrated group of specialist industrial manufacturing, engineering, inspection and asset-integrity businesses helping asset-intensive industries get more from the infrastructure that keeps them moving. Across mining, minerals processing, energy, petrochemicals, utilities, manufacturing and infrastructure, its companies bring together complementary expertise across the industrial asset lifecycle, from understanding asset condition and assuring compliance to keeping systems flowing, restoring performance and extending asset life.

International engineering and manufacturing company Chart Howden MD Kudzai Nyangoni spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event to showcase how Chart Howden is shaping the future of industrial innovation. From advanced engineering solutions to customer-focused partnerships, this video offers a glimpse into its commitment to excellence. Watch and discover how Chart Howden is helping industries move forward.

At this year’s Electra Mining exhibition in Johannesburg Voith will launch PowerDrive Mining, its first electric drive system for mining belt conveyors. The solution integrates all key drivetrain components with a dedicated control concept into one coordinated system. This holistic approach significantly reduces integration risks and coordination delays for the customer. The solution features BeltControl, a controller specifically designed for the requirements of belt conveyor systems that ensures smooth start-ups, harmonised ramp-ups, and reliable multi-drive coordination. This reduces wear on belts and steel structures.

Schauenburg Systems is a South African-based technology and solutions provider serving the mining and industrial sectors across Africa and beyond. The company specialises in designing, integrating and supporting intelligent safety, communication and digital infrastructure systems that enhance operational performance, regulatory compliance and workforce protection. Its solutions include real-time workforce locator systems, providing continuous visibility of personnel to support safety oversight, emergency response and operational optimisation. ProXYmus, its next-generation collision prevention and proximity detection solution, enhances vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-person awareness while supporting zero-harm strategies.

CGI Controlgear provides full turnkey electrical, control and instrumentation solutions, which include consultation, project engineering, design, manufacturing, system integration, site installations & services, and the supply of switchgear, automation products, drives and instrumentation. CGI Controlgear projects director Hendrik Pretorius and Mining, Minerals and Metals Account Manager Cecil J Maartens spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.