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Growing Leaders from Within

Posted on 10th July 202514th October 2025 by Ron Nel

Etienne Mathee takes the next step in his journey with us. We’re excited to share some great news — Etienne Mathee has been promoted to Sales Manager for the Gauteng Branch effective 1 August 2025, where he will be responsible for the Gauteng, Vaal and Northwest regions. Since joining our team two years ago, Etienne has brought energy, technical insight, and a strong commitment to supporting our clients and team members alike. We were recently on the lookout for someone to step into a bigger…

Case Study – Stafsjö Knife Gate for Fly Ash

Posted on 6th February 2025 by Ron Nel

In Alabama USA, there are 24 power plants. One of them is James H. Miller, Jr. Electric Generating Plant outside Birmingham. It’s a real big one that produces over 2800 MW with its four generators. Here plays Stafsjö a central role. With over 300 knife gate valves for fly ash. Sustainability is a key word for Alabama Power, Southern Company. Environmental responsibility permeates everything the company does. Working in the energy sector becomes then a challenge, especially if the power plant …

APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR

Posted on 12th December 2024 by Ron Nel

It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Mr. Ashley Naidoo CA (SA) (SAIT) as an independent Non-Executive Director to the board of Valve & Automation (Pty) Ltd, effective 12 December 2024. Ashley joined V&A in 2016 and has extensive experience in senior financial management roles across a diverse range of corporate and medium-sized companies and industries. Ashley holds a BCom Honours in Accounting, and is a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accounta…

CASHCO VISITS DURBAN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on 1st October 20241st October 2024 by Ron Nel

Cashco technical experts are currently in South Africa doing a series of in house training sessions and client visits. The specialist technical training is being lead by Sales Director (EMEA) Kevin Wheeldon and supported by Business Development Director (EMEA) Lewis Porter. Here they are seen doing technical training at our offices in Durban. To find out more about Cashco Control valves Tank protection equipment Flame arrestors Regulators …

Exclusive agents for Cashco

Posted on 8th August 20248th August 2024 by Ron Nel

Valve & Automation have been appointed exclusive agents for Cashco controls valves, regulators, tank equipment and flame arrestors. Cashco – The Company Cashco was founded in 1920 in the USA. Their head office is located in Ellsworth, Kansas USA and they have production facilities in Hoppegarten, Germany just east of Beilin as well as offices in Sao Paolo Brazil. Acquisitions A number of years ago Cashco purchased the assets of Valve Concepts Inc – Tank equipment, pressure vacu…

New appointment – Kevan Moodly – Welcome Back

Posted on 10th July 202410th July 2024 by Ron Nel

We are very pleased to welcome Kevan back, and to announce his appointment as Internal Sales Manager – Gauteng & Inland. Kevan will provide sales & technical support to industries throughout this region. Kevan Worked with V&A from 2007 to 2011. After leaving V&A, he worked for 13 years a Sales Manager – National Projects with a large international company. Has 30 years experience with valves, actuators and allied flow related equipment. We welcome Kevan back to our …

Arca – Refurbished as good as new

Posted on 10th April 202410th April 2024 by Ron Nel

Before and after servicing of the Arca compressor blow off valves. 48″ x 24″ class 150 (DN1200xDN600) KVS 6000 4,500kg each These Arca control valves with low-noise trim are required mainly during start-up and shut-down of the compressor. In critical operation or if the compressor must provide constant revolutions during fluctuation in consumption, excess air is either diverted or blown off. The most important task of the surge limit control valve, however, is to serve as safety va…

HCL Burner Commissioning – On Site with Johan

Posted on 13th March 202413th March 2024 by Ron Nel

Our Regional Manager Johan Jacobs on site commissioning our equipment with one of our favorite clients, a global leader in Sustainable Packaging and Paper with operations around the world. This phase was 120 + pieces of manual, on/off and control valves. More that 1,000 pieces supplied over the last few years on various chemical plant upgrades on this site. Valve supplied this phase, Richter KN series lined ball valves & KNR Lined control valves Richter RSS lined globe control valves Richte…

SAFETY VALVES IN STOCK – BESA SHIPMENT UNPACKED

Posted on 7th February 202421st February 2024 by Ron Nel

Safety Valves in Stock Our latest shipment of Besa safety valves has just been unpacked. Ready to deliver anywhere in South Africa. Service and repairs Our valve repair centers in Secunda and Durban are able to do servicing and repairs of all makes safety valves. Technical Support Talk to our technical specialists today to see how we can assist with fast deliveries on safety valves. To find out more about the Besa series 240 that has just arrived. …