Capital Equipment News November 2025

SERVICE AND REPAIR

W hen SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa cut the ribbon on its new Service and Repair Centre in Johannesburg, it wasn’t simply celebrating a building, it was marking the next phase of a vision decades in the making. “This is more than just a facility,” said Raymond Obermeyer, Managing Director of SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa. “It’s a symbol of growth, innovation, and our unwavering commitment to excellence. The multi-million rand investment demonstrates our promise to deliver world-class service and product quality, while strengthening the sustainability and self-sufficiency of our operations.” The new 17 000 m² centre forms part of SEW-EURODRIVE’s long-term plan to localise manufacturing and expand its presence across Africa. Within just 12 months, the company has transformed what was once an empty site into a hub of learning, service, and innovation.” Building a self-sufficient future SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has grown into one of the largest subsidiaries in the global SEW-EURODRIVE Group, now active in 57 countries. Obermeyer, who

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa Drives the Future with New Service and Repair Centre Juanita Pienaar spoke with Raymond Obermeyer, Managing Director of SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, about the company’s latest investment in infrastructure, its global growth strategy, and its commitment to future-proofing both its business and the local industry.

“The facility is a symbol of growth, innovation, and our unwavering commitment to excellence.”

Raymond Obermeyer, Managing Director of SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa.

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