CBI-electric: african cables

Since 1935, CBI-electric: african cables has designed and manufactured a comprehensive range of electric power cables at its Vereeniging factory. The growth of its manufacturing facility has consistently met local demand for product, while technological advancement has remained abreast of international trends. Today, the company employs over 700 people and is a leader in the South African cable industry.

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The main users of the company's products and services have a wide variety of requirements and include Eskom, local municipalities, major players in the Industrial, Mining and Manufacturing sectors and general electrical contractors. In June of 2006 Reunert redefined the brand identity of its electrical companies under the central brand of CBI-electric. African Cables, being one of the three subsidiaries, aligned accordingly and is now known as CBI-electric: african cables.

CBI-electric: african cables is the only cable manufacturer in Southern Africa to supply a range that meets any user requirement, irrespective of load. Included in this manufactured range are low voltage PVC/XLPE insulated cable; medium voltage XLPE; paper-insulated cable, aerial Bundled Conductor (ABC), ACSR and high voltage XLPE insulated cable.

Apart from manufacturing, there is a division within CBI-electric: african cables that specialises in the installation and maintenance of high and medium voltage cable. This division, known as CBI-electric: power installations, is presently the only cable installation company in Southern Africa to be accredited with ISO 9001. Placing emphasis on technological development and quality delivery, the company creates products that suit any purpose. Specialist designs, which enhance the safety aspects of cable used in mines, have been developed throughout the company's history.

This policy of technological innovation and quality delivery sets the company apart from its competitors. The quality of CBI-electric: african cables' products is a result of the quality delivered in all divisions of the company.

It is the first company in the South African cable industry (Category SIC 36300) to obtain accreditation for ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 simultaneously. In addition, it is the third in this category to obtain ISO 14001 and the first to obtain the prestigious OHSAS 18001 accreditation.

CBI-electric: african cables also recognises its responsibility to the environment and the importance of safe execution of business operations, a commitment confirmed by its ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accreditation. Further to quality, the company has an intense commitment to the South African economic environment and in December 2004 sold 25.1% of its shareholding to a Black Economic Empowered (BEE) partner - Powerhouse Utilities. This sale of equity embraces the government's BEE policy and demonstrates our commitment to operations within South Africa.

This market driven company strives to deliver complete customer satisfaction by creating solutions that make life easier and more productive for the end user.