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Organisations had to be invited to tender, based on Aberdare’s tender submission, and reputation for quality, Aberdare was the first choice.
Amec Foster Wheeler and Husab were both very impressed with the way in which Aberdare handled this project.
Great exposure on the mine for Aberdare as 2 big cable yards are occupied.
Aberdare was awarded 80% of the cable requirement this stage, enquiries for the additional 20%, tenders will be issued.
27 33-ton trucks and 1 28-ton crane truck was used to deliver all the cables. We received ± 4 trucks a day.
425700m of cable with a weight of 820167Kgs all cables supplied were copper cables.
Aberdare Cables was established in 1946 and is a leading South African leading cable manufacturer. Aberdare Cables has 3 manufacturing sites in South Africa, with Customer Service Centres in each province and in Maputo.
The company employs 1500 people and currently holds a Level 1 BBBEE status, with a make-up of 55% Black ownership and 30% Black Women Owned.
In 2016, Aberdare Cables was acquired by a Chinese cable manufacturer, Hengtong. The Hengtong group operates in 120 countries, has 9 overseas manufacturing bases and owns 5 brands, including Aberdare.
Group Operations Centre:
1 Corobrik Street, Meadowdale, Germiston, 1614