Electricity + Control July 2015

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Local manufacturing success story exports products worldwide

FEATURES: • Control systems and automation • Flowmeasurement and instrumentation • Drives,motors and switchgear • Valves and actuators • Energy and enviroFiciency

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T he time has come for manufacturers and suppliers in the electri- cal industry to step up to the next level. They need to exceed customer support expectations and ensure the continued protection of lives through both compliant installations and certified electrical protection devices.That time is now! CBI-electric is a truly SouthAfrican success story. As the only manu- facturer of circuit breakers and related devices on theAfrican continent this locally grown organisation, established in 1949, exports the major- ity of its products to countries across the world.The organisation has established subsidiaries and distribution channels in North America, Australia, Asia and Europe.To be able to be successful in international markets it is imperative to maintain a leadership position within your home market, notwithstanding strong international competition. CBI- electric maintains its leadership position by investing extensively in skills development, machinery, systems, facilities and equipment. This is supported by leading edge in-house research complemented by their design, development, manufacturing and testing capabilities. National Development Plan In a recent speech President Jacob Zuma stated that themanufacturing sector continued to contribute significantly to the country's economy and there is a strong focus on growing this sector aimed at achieving the goals of the National Development Plan (NDP). The NDP aims to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030. According to the plan, South Africa can realise these goals by drawing on the energies of its people, growing an inclusive economy, building capabilities, enhancing the capacity of the state, and promoting leadership and partnerships throughout society.

Relationships In addition to the locally manufactured products that CBI-electric exports the organisation has long term partnerships with highly reputable international organisations such as Mitsubishi Electric and Eaton. CBI-electric and Mitsubishi has extended their 14-year rela- tionship with the re-signing of the agreement during April this year. Only local manufacturing facility CBI-electric is also the only manufacturer in the Southern Hemisphere with its own 65 kA, 44 000 V SANAS accredited test station with certifications witnessed by SABS, UL, VDE and CQC. The organisa- tion holds numerous international certifications including American, Canadian, Australian, Russian, European, Chinese, Japanese, Ukraine, South African and others. New product launch –TheTime has Come... CBI-electric is in the process of launching a new state of the art web- based design tool. To complement the system, they are also launch- ing new product ranges with specific focus on their Australian and American subsidiaries, but also applicable to the South Africanmarket. Comprehensive product range Products supplied by CBI-electric are for the Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Mining, Utilities sectors and Original Equipment Manufac- turers (OEMs). These products include Protection devices; Distribution devices; Control devices; Metering devices; Automation and Control systems; Industrial and consumer energy storage devices; HVAC systems and devices; Systems/ solutions integration as well as Specialised application devices. The company holds a strong position internationally as an equipment supplier to the telecommunications, rail and solar industries, partnerships that will benefit the South African electrical industry.

CBI-electric – Outperforming theTest ofTime!

CBI-electric – Protecting Lives and Property!

Enquiries: Aletta Olivier, Marketing Manager, CBI-electric: low voltage.

Email aletta.olivier@cbi-electric.com or visit www.cbi-lowvoltage.co.za

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