LESCO Manufacturing, established in 1999 by David Shapiro, has deep roots that trace back to the founding of Switch King by David’s father, Natie Shapiro, in 1958. Today, under the leadership of David’s son, Jonathan Shapiro, who has been involved in the company since 2009, LESCO Manufacturing has expanded and become a prominent South African producer of electrical products.
Elsewhere in the issue we look at Cables and Cable Accessories, Standby and Emergency Power and Lighting.
Central Support Systems is now ISO compliant
Central Support Systems is a leading supplier of cable support systems in Southern Africa, serving the commercial and industrial markets. Founded 27 years ago, the company has grown steadily by maintaining its focus on superior customer service. From humble beginnings in 1996, with a staff complement of five people and one delivery vehicle, Central now has a staff complement of over 100 and a fleet of 20 vehicles.
ABB inspires high school leaners at Longmeadow factory for Youth Month
In celebration of Youth Day on 16 June, ABB hosted a special event at its Longmeadow, Johannesburg facility for Grade 11 and 12 learners from various high schools in Tembisa and Alexandra townships on 23 June. The learners were given a tour of the factory and were also addressed by successful graduates employed by ABB, in addition to senior management.
Another successful Solar Show Africa expo
For 26 years, The Solar Show Africa has been the meeting place for the brightest and most innovative minds from IPPs, utilities, property developers, government, large energy users, innovative solution providers and more, from across Africa and the globe. The Solar & Future Energy Show Africa 2023 was no exception.
Lightning series 3: Lightning Protection System (LPS) installations
Richard Evert, National Director of the Earthing and Lightning Protection Association (ELPA) has provided Sparks Electrical News with a comprehensive series on lightning. The series will cover Risk Management; Lightning Protection Design; Lightning Protection System (LPS) Installations; Surge Protection Measures; Earthing and Resistance; and more. Be sure to catch all the articles over the next few months. Effective lightning protection system (LPS) installation requires a suitable design plan, the materials to fulfil the design expectation and competent personnel to do the work.
A specialised project cable distributor
Versalec Cables is one of the leading electrical cable distribution companies in South Africa with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The company, having developed a strong partnership with the local manufacturers is able to supply a complete range of electrical cable from low voltage copper and aluminium PVC/XLPE insulated cables to PILC and XLPE (11kV-33kV) cable as well as aluminium overhead conductors for various line applications and service connection cables.
CCG wins contract to supply explosion proof cable glands for a massive Middle East oil field project
CCG has recently signed an additional two contracts to supply its unique range of UNITEx and VORTEx marine certified explosion proof glands to the massive Saudi Aramco Zuluf offshore oilfield expansion project in the Persian Gulf. The Zuluf Field, a super-giant oil field located in the Arabian Gulf, approximately 40km off the north-east coast of Saudi Arabia, is undergoing expansion to increase its production capacity.
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