Electricity and Control March 2024

DRIVES, MOTORS + SWITCHGEAR : PRODUCTS + SERVICES

50 years of progress for shaft hoisting specialist

In 2023, shaft hoisting specialist Winder Controls celebrated 50 years of progress in its operations, which has led to a large installed base across a number of countries. MD Tim Keegan says the company provides flexible, effective solutions to its clients. Large enough to take on the significant bonding and risk requirements of large projects, it also remains agile, committed to maintaining a dynamic approach to problem-solving and specialised solutions.

cal element of conducting a sustainable business in the modern world,” he says. The Siemag Tecberg Group, based in Europe, re quires all processes to be audited in line with Internation al Financial Reporting Standards. “Our management and governance systems are pitched at the highest level with a focus on transparency, compliance with the principles and practices of King IV, and diligent separation of du ties,” Keegan adds. The company also places a strong focus on SHE, with a strong safety team ensuring the wellbeing of personnel and operational compliance with all legislated and client requirements. Recognising stakeholders In addition to providing effective solutions to its clients, Winder Controls places high value on its employees, the requirements of shareholders, and the communities in which it operates. “We have experienced significant peaks and troughs in the hoisting market over the years. Our de cision to focus primarily on an excellent core of technical skills has enabled us to ride out the storms on the basis of delivering valuable expertise to our clients,” he says. As a certified ISO 9001:2015 company, Winder Controls strives to enhance its client service and experience by im plementing improvements to its systems and tools. Multiple brands, single point responsibility “We are not exclusively committed to any single brand of equipment and, because we have a thorough tech nical knowledge of various equipment brands, we can implement complex solutions using our clients’ preferred brand. This facilitates standardised spares holding and training of mine personnel,” Keegan adds. Winder Controls’ in-house electrical manufacturing facility, large machining and assembly capabilities, and industry leading in-house services department support its ability to provide a focused, specialist product line through a single point of responsibility. Developing industry experts The company has played a significant role in the training and experience of many current industry experts, and Continued on page 16

Tim Keegan, MD, Winder Controls.

As 2023 marked a significant milestone for Winder Controls, Keegan said: “We are most grateful for the sup port of our clients and, while celebrating our 50 years of experience in the design, manufacture, supply, installa tion, commissioning and servicing of high-quality hoist ing and associated equipment, we reflect on the depth of our rich mining history.” Integrated engineering expertise Further to targeted mergers and acquisitions, Winder Controls today comprises the best elements of the original Winder Controls, Blane & Co Engineers, and Siemag South Africa. It incorporates the company’s industry-leading technical excellence in electrical and automation engineering, mechanical engineering, and hydraulic engineering, retaining and building on the installed product base and specialist knowledge it has established in the hoisting industry. The company’s association with the Siemag Tecberg Group broadened its product base to include state-of the-art rope-handling equipment, pressure exchange energy recovery systems, specialised winder brake cal lipers, and other equipment. Engineering and manage ment collaboration has ensured global knowledge trans fer and ongoing interaction with clients internationally. Ethical standards Keegan emphasises that the company’s management team fiercely pursues its commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards. “Although this has sometimes led to challenges, we are pleased to have the support of our clients in this and are confident that it is a criti

The company provides a range of equipment including, from left: drive systems, and a rope tensioner.

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