Modern Mining January 2024

COMPANY PROFILE

A journey of innovation and dedication to customer satisfaction

At Invincible Valves, activity is constant and dynamic as the company continues to make significant strides in the valve manufacturing and reconditioning industry. The company’s recent endeavours showcase a commitment to quality, efficiency, and self-sufficiency. Managing Director Pam du Plessis tells us more.

T he Invincible Valves management team has been bustling lately despite challenges such as ongoing power cuts, water shortages, and a not-so-great economic situation. Instead of backing down, the company saw this time as a chance to expand and improve its business as part of a broader growth strategy. Consequently, it has acquired a new factory near its current premises in Knights Germiston and has established a new machine shop. Du Plessis emphasises the importance of diver sification in the business landscape. “Operating a

Managing Director Pam du Plessis.

business in South Africa is challenging, requiring the ability to navigate various obstacles at any moment. We are exploring new sectors by diversifying our business, expanding our service offerings, and broadening our product range. This approach helps mitigate dependence on a single market or industry, contributing to our resilience.” She says an integral part of the expansion and diversification strategy has been to reduce the com pany’s reliance on third-party suppliers, addressing customer demands for quicker turnaround times and absorbing some of the associated overhead costs. “Our customers now demand faster turnaround times, and our new factory and machine shop enable us to meet those expectations. By handling more processes in-house, we absorb some of the price overhead and reduce outsourcing, resulting in improved turnaround times. This approach also grants us better control over the entire process and more effective cost management,” she explains. For months, the Invincible Valves team has been working diligently to renovate and upgrade the new factory. “We added to the building, creating a space conducive to reconditioning and manufacturing. The final certificates are being obtained, and the facility will be fully operational in 2024.” Du Plessis says despite the challenging condi tions, she remains steadfast in her belief that through ongoing investment in their business and operations, they are making a difference, contributing positively to the economy, and providing employment and high-standard services in South Africa, across the African continent and globally. Growing footprint According to Du Plessis, the company has always been focused on having as broad a footprint as

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