Built Around Real Plant Work
The team is focused on fitting robotic systems into existing packing and palletising lines without disrupting day to day production. That means looking at conveyors, product flow, floor space, guarding, access points and the people who will run the line.
Our team works across Kempton Park, the East Rand, Midvaal, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha, and each project starts with a proper site look and a practical discussion. No two lines are the same, so the team keeps the approach simple, measured and site specific.
- Site line surveys for packing and palletising areas
- Retrofit planning around existing conveyors and product handling
- Safety guarding design and risk assessment support
- Installation management and commissioning support
Sibusiso Hlongwane, Managing Director
Sibusiso Hlongwane leads the business from Spartan, Kempton Park and keeps the focus on what the site needs rather than on fancy extras. He works closely with clients who want to retrofit robotics into existing operations, and he makes sure the project scope stays practical, safe and aligned with production targets. His background is about getting work done on real factory floors, where downtime costs money and every change must fit the line.
He is the point of accountability on larger installations and helps guide decisions on line layout, risk controls and long term support. Clients appreciate his direct way of working, especially when a plant needs a clear plan for a packing line or palletising upgrade.
Annelise Abrahams, Operations Manager
Annelise Abrahams keeps the day to day work organised, from scheduling site visits to coordinating installation support and follow up service. She makes sure the right people are on site at the right time, which matters when a factory has limited shutdown windows or needs work done over a weekend. Her role is central to keeping projects moving without confusion.
She also assists clients with communication around surveys, site access, documentation and upkeep support. When plants are under pressure and a line needs to restart quickly, her planning keeps the process orderly and on track.
- Project scheduling and site coordination
- Client communication during installs and support visits
- Service follow ups and maintenance planning
- Parts and spares planning support
Thabo Malherbe and Farah Khoza, Automation and Controls
Thabo Malherbe handles automation engineering with a practical eye for how a retrofit must work with the equipment already on site. He looks at robot movement, conveyor timing, product orientation and line interlocks so the system fits into the production flow properly. His work is especially important where there is older machinery in place and the retrofit needs careful adjustment rather than a full replacement.
Farah Khoza focuses on controls, which is where the system logic, sensors and operator interface come together. She helps ensure that the controls are clear, reliable and suitable for the people running the line. On a busy plant floor, good controls make a real differnce because they reduce errors and help operators keep the line moving.
- Controls integration with existing conveyors and line equipment
- Signal checking, interlocks and operating logic
- Commissioning support and fault finding
- Operator friendly system set-up
Johan Booysen and the Site Team
Johan Booysen supervises site work and helps turn the design into a working installation. He manages the practical side of fitting robotic palletising and packing systems into live plants, including access planning, guarding placement and coordination with other trades on site. His role is important when there are tight shutdown periods or when a line must be brought back into service in stages.
He is also the person who keeps an eye on site discipline, because a tidy install is usually a safer install. From cable routes to mounting positions, the details matter and he makes sure they are handled properly.
Lerato Khanye, Service and Support Coordination
Lerato Khanye coordinates service support, breakdown assistance and routine follow up after a retrofit has gone live. She helps keep maintenance requests moving and makes sure support work is logged and arranged with the right timing. For many plants, that means helping during busy production cycles and making sure problems are addressed before they grow into bigger stoppages.
She also supports spares planning, which is useful when a line depends on specific sensors, grippers, guards or control components. A good support structure is often what keeps a retrofit paying its way over time, especially in factories that run long shifts.
- Breakdown assistance coordination
- Maintenance support and service scheduling
- Spares planning for critical components
- Follow up after commissioning and operator training
Plant-Floor Habits Behind Each Retrofit
Clients choose ReAutomated for robotic palletising and packing retrofits because the team understands how South African factories actually run. The work is planned around site safety requirements, space constraints and production realities, not a standard layout. That includes site-specific risk assessment support, guarding design, conveyor integration and practical operator training.
If you need a retrofit in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, Gqeberha, the East Rand or Midvaal, the team works through the enquiry form on the contact page and starts with the details that matter. It is about getting the line working properly and keeping it that way, with as little fuss as possible.