Bühler Johannesburg will showcase its industry solutions at Electra Mining Africa 2024. Marco Sutter, MD, Bühler Southern Africa says these range from solutions for grain milling and animal feed, to production of chocolate, coffee and biscuits, to malting, and brewing. The company also provides advanced materials for the automotive industry as well as grinding and dispersion in the coatings market, and for mining and manufacturing.
Marco Sutter, MD, Bühler Southern Africa.
For mining, the focus will be on items that are maintenance friendly without the requirement for hot work permits and preparing equipment to ensure compatibility with the Internet of Things (IoT), says Francois Knoetze, Head of Manufacturing and Logistics at Bühler Johannesburg.
Sutter says, “Our participation at the show reinforces our commitment to the African market, highlighting our integrated approach to industry challenges and innovations. The broad spectrum of solutions will demonstrate our ability to address critical needs across key sectors in Africa. The mining and manufacturing sectors are an important focus for us – both are vital to the region's economic growth,” he adds.
Interactive touchpoints and presentations will engage visitors in discovering how Bühler technologies impact on daily life and industrial efficiency.
Bühler Johannesburg’s role as a regional hub for value-added solutions and aftersales service supports the company’s long-term investment in southern Africa. By participating at Electra Mining, it aims to strengthen relationships with industry stakeholders, foster innovation, and support sustainable economic development across the continent.
The company’s approach to innovation in the African market is differentiated by its deep local presence and commitment to serving the market from within. The regional hub is strategically positioned to provide tailored, value-added solutions and aftersales service across southern Africa. “Our approach is ‘in the market for the market’, so we understand and meet the unique needs of our African customers,” says Sutter.
Knoetze adds that Bühler Johannesburg supports local manufacturers by purchasing products locally for faster response times. Its B-BBEE initiatives afford opportunities to local vendors as startups. In addition, the company adapts its technologies to meet the diverse needs of African markets by assessing and analysing the specific requirements of each region and customising solutions to address customers’ needs.
Bühler Johannesburg’s 24/7 support system demonstrates its dedication to customer service, so clients receive timely assistance and experience only minimal downtime. “This local availability, combined with our comprehensive range of industry solutions and cutting-edge technology, allows us to address critical industry challenges effectively and to support sustainable growth in the region,” says Sutter.
Focusing on local innovation and support, Bühler’s solutions are technologically advanced and culturally and economically relevant to the African market. “Our commitment to being a reliable and responsive partner underscores our commitment to driving progress and development across the continent,” he adds.
Bühler has set goals for the coming years to strengthen its position in markets globally as a technology leader, while balancing the needs of humanity, nature, and economy in all its decision-making processes. It is developing a pathway to achieve a 60% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations by 2030. It is also looking to provide solutions that reduce energy, waste, and water by 50% in the value chains of its customers. In this respect Bühler collaborates proactively with suppliers throughout the value chain.
The integration of digital technologies and automation is another trend transforming industries and increasing efficiency, productivity, transparency, and traceability. And there is a growing focus on local production to ensure supply chain resilience and reduce dependency on imports.
“We offer advanced automation and IoT solutions to boost operational efficiency and product quality. Our digital platforms enable real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance,” says Sutter.
He highlights that advancing food security is a key focus for Bühler. Through discussions with local governments and stakeholders the company supports the establishment of food parks in developing countries to centralise production to meet the growing demand for nutritious and safe food.
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