Where We Work Across South Africa
We support packing and palletising projects from Kempton Park and the East Rand through to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha, with Midvaal also covered for plants that sit outside the main metro areas. The work is aimed at manufacturers that want to add robotic handling to an existing line without rebuilding the full plant floor.
Because every factory has its own layout, floor loading, pallet flow and shift pattern, each site visit starts with the line as it stands. That may include a conveyor run, case packing, bag handling, pallet build, wrap station or transfer point that needs better control and safer operation.
Kempton Park Base for Gauteng Projects
Being based in Spartan gives us quick access to factories in Kempton Park, Isando, Jet Park, Wadeville, Benoni, Germiston and the wider East Rand. That helps when a site needs a detailed line survey, a follow-up visit after changes, or support during commissioning and operator handover.
For Gauteng plants, the focus is often on practical retrofit work inside an active facility.
- Site Line Surveys for current equipment and space constraints
- Retrofit Design matched to the existing packing or palletising line
- Controls Integration for signals, interlocks and sequencing
Johannesburg and Pretoria Manufacturing Sites
In Johannesburg and Pretoria, many production lines have been in service for years and need a retrofit that fits the current footprint rather than a full replacement. We work with manufacturers that want to reduce manual lifting, improve repeatability and keep product movement steady between packing, checking and palletising.
We also look at how the line will be operated on each shift. That includes safety guarding, access gates, emergency stops, pallet present sensing and the way operators move around the cell. A good retrofit must suit the people on site as well as the machinery.
- Safety Guarding Design for robot cells and access points
- Risk Assessment Support for each specific installation
- Installation Management and Commissioning Support
Durban and Coastal Plant Conditions
Durban sites often bring coastal humidity, corrosion concerns and tight production windows. When we plan a retrofit there, we take into account cabinet placement, cable protection, air quality around the equipment and how the line will hold up in a warm, humid environment.
For packing and palletising lines near the coast, the integration work must be tidy and practical. That can include conveyor tie-ins, robot reach planning, guarding that suits the floor space available, and maintenance access that does not block other plant activity.
Cape Town and Gqeberha Support
In Cape Town and Gqeberha, site work is arranged around production schedules, transport access and the specific product mix handled by the line. Some facilities need a cobot for lighter repetitive tasks, while others need a higher-duty robot cell for pallet build or case handling. The right choice depends on the product weight, line speed and available space.
We support retrofit planning for plants that want a step-by-step upgrade, rather than a full line rebuild. That may include spares planning, training for operators and maintenance staff, and breakdown assistance once the system is in daily use.
How To Choose The Right Service Area Support
If your plant is in South Africa and you are considering a robot retrofit, start with the equipment you already have. A line survey helps identify what can stay, what must change and where automation can be added safely without upsetting production.
Choose the level of support that matches your site needs. Some plants only need survey and design input, while others need a full project from conveyor integration through to commissioning and operator training.
- Use a site survey if you need a clear retrofit plan
- Use integration support if the conveyors and robot signals must work together
- Use maintenance support if the line is already running and needs ongoing care