Our Advanced Manufacturing Systems division is dedicated to strengthening local production capacity, value addition, and supply chain integration.
Building Materials
· Capacity: Production of cementitious products (cement, blended cements, admixtures), low-carbon cement and recycled aggregates, asphalt modifiers, and specialised concrete mixes for roads, housing, and industrial projects.
· Strategic Tools & Equipment:
Ø Cement grinding units, batching plants, and admixture dosing systems.
Ø Asphalt modification plants with polymer and rubber blending capacity.
Ø QA/QC laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, equipped with universal testing machines, curing chambers, and durability testing equipment.
· Competitive Advantage:
Ø Standards-compliant production aligned with EN, ASTM, and SADC standards.
Ø Integration with our aggregates and asphalt plants for end-to-end supply chain control.
Ø Ability to design low-carbon materials (fly ash cement, recycled aggregate concrete) supporting sustainable infrastructure goals.
Prefabricated Materials (Culverts & Beams)
· Capacity: Large-scale manufacturing of precast elements such as box culverts, U-drains, bridge beams, kerbstones, and wall panels.
· Strategic Tools & Equipment:
Ø Pre-tensioning and post-tensioning jacks for beam production.
Ø Steel moulds for culverts and U-drains, automated vibration tables, and curing chambers.
Ø Concrete batching systems with precision dosing and quality monitoring.
· Competitive Advantage:
Ø Factory-controlled curing and certification to international standards (EN/ASTM).
Ø Modular, off-site manufacturing enabling rapid deployment for road, bridge, and water projects.
Ø Significant cost and time savings compared to traditional on-site construction.
Ø Proven resilience of prefabricated products in flood-prone and seismically active areas.
Agriculture (Agro) Processing Solutions
· Capacity: Production and supply of agro-processing equipment such as milling machines, oil pressing units, grain silos, and irrigation-linked post-harvest technologies.
· Strategic Tools & Equipment: Fabrication workshops, CNC machinery, automated feed processing units.
· Competitive Advantage: Supporting rural industrialisation by integrating agriculture into regional manufacturing value chains.
Supply Chain Coordination
· Capacity: Creation of integrated supply chains for public works, ensuring timely delivery of building materials, prefabricated products, and equipment.
· Strategic Tools & Equipment:
Ø Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI): Digital inventory management systems for public and private projects.
Ø E-Procurement Platforms: Enabling transparent sourcing, bid evaluation, and supplier onboarding.
Ø Barcode/QR Tracking Systems: For real-time traceability of construction materials and prefabricated elements.
· Competitive Advantage:
Ø Development of local supply networks with MSME onboarding and technical upskilling.
Ø Improved accountability, reduced waste, and streamlined project delivery.
Ø Alignment with regional localisation frameworks to maximise African content in infrastructure projects.
Innovation Edge
· Modular Off-Site Manufacturing: Fast-tracked production of culverts, beams, and panels for rapid bridge/culvert replacement.
· Digital Production Control (MES): Manufacturing Execution Systems integrated with ERP for precision and efficiency.
· Predictive Maintenance: IoT-enabled sensors for monitoring plant performance, ensuring high uptime and reduced operational costs.
· Sustainability: Circular economy practices through recycling of concrete, steel, and asphalt materials into new production cycles.
