As a leading South African original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the low-voltage electrical enclosure sector, Power Process Systems (PPS), will participate in the 71st Convention of the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities (AMEU), taking place from 5 to 8 October 2025 at the East London International Convention Centre (ICC).
With its theme ‘Empowering South Africa’s Energy Future: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Smart Technologies for a Stable, Balanced, Just and Sustainable Energy Transition in Electricity Utilities’, the AMEU Convention is the premier annual gathering for leaders in the electricity distribution industry, municipal utilities, engineers, and technology providers. The event provides a platform for knowledge-sharing, fresh innovations, and collaborative solutions to the challenges in South Africa’s energy sector.
Speaking ahead of the convention, Nhlanhla Zondo, Director of PPS, highlights the company’s objectives: “The main goal for PPS this year is to reiterate the presence, position and capabilities of PPS in the electrical enclosure industry. We will also introduce some new products which we believe will have a big impact, contributing to the national electricity enclosures and associated equipment industry.”
Tackling infrastructure vandalism, enhancing safety
South Africa’s electricity sector continues to face major challenges due to vandalism and infrastructure sabotage, and PPS is addressing these issues through dedicated research and development. At AMEU 2025, PPS will showcase solutions specifically designed to counter such threats.
These include AV-CAB, an anti-vandal copper aluminium busbar, refurbishment of minisubs and kiosks to enhance public safety and protect utility revenue, and a new secure kiosk locking mechanism designed to strengthen revenue protection for municipalities. “Through our R&D programme, we strive to develop innovative methods to assist in countering vandalism issues,” says Zondo.
Supporting municipalities and utilities
PPS engages directly with municipalities and utilities to identify infrastructure challenges and co-develop solutions. “Our R&D team analyses the information gathered to design, manufacture and implement potential solutions which are tested through pilot programmes. These are monitored and the results presented to the client. It is only through real-time infrastructure exposure that we can confirm if a specific solution to an identified challenge proves successful,” Zondo says.
Established over three decades ago, PPS remains the only South African-based LV enclosure OEM offering the full spectrum of materials, from fibreglass to polyethylene and all grades of steel. This versatility, combined with its national and international footprint, underpins the company’s industry leadership.
“We are proud to have been servicing the electrical LV enclosure industry for 32 years. There is no monetary value that can buy the experience of how to approach and execute advances and solutions in the industry,” he says.
Local manufacturing and skills development
PPS solutions are 100% locally manufactured, supported by South African labour. Through initiatives such as the Youth Employment Service (YES) programme, PPS helps to develops skills and integrates young talent into the full production lifecycle.
“As an OEM, we pride ourselves on producing locally and using local labour. Furthermore, through the YES programme we are involved in skills development where we employ young people after a training process,” says Zondo.
The AMEU Convention attracts electricity distribution leaders from across South Africa, the continent, and beyond, making it an unparalleled platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and product showcasing.
PPS will be exhibiting on the show floor at the convention where delegates will be able to engage directly with the team and explore the latest solutions in enclosures and infrastructure protection.
For more information visit: www.ppspower.co.za