About Us ...

History:

Proof Engineering (Pty) Ltd was established in 1978 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Steadfastly retaining its original entrepreneurial and innovative roots, the company achieved many personal, as well as industry achievements. Consequently, it was inevitable for the company to attract local as well as international interest as potential investment opportunity. Gabosegangwe acquired 26% shareholding in 2004, thereby exceeding market requirements in achieving full BEE status well ahead of industry norms.

Markets:

Leadership in the design and manufacture of highly innovative products is recognized by leading South African mining entities such as SASOL Mining, ANGLO American, BHP Billiton etc. Proof Engineering products can also be found in international mining and tunneling operations as far a field as Dubai, Singapore, Canada, Russia, Australia and Europe.

Since inception, the company specialized in the innovative design and manufacture of flameproof and non-flameproof cable couplers for the mining industry. Over the years, the range expanded to include low- and high-voltage (1.1 KV through 22KV, 120A through 800A) couplers in a variation of configurations i.e. plugs, sockets, adaptors, as well as a PLM aluminium range. First company to offer and manufacture a complete phase segregated range of couplers within the 1.1kv and 12kV ranges.

Specifications:

Proof Engineering products meets all necessary local specifications e.g. SAeX, SABS, etc. Proof Engineering also has SIRA approval on several of its ranges. In addition, ATEX approval is currently pending on the entire product range. Furthermore, Proof Engineering is also ISO9001 accredited through BVQI, since 2000.

History:

Azolite (Pty) Ltd was established in 1975 in Johannesburg, South Africa to produce lighting systems for the mining industry. Azolite (pty) Ltd was acquired by Proof Engineering in 2005. Gabosegangwe acquired 26% shareholding in 2005, thereby exceeding market requirements in achieving full BEE status well ahead of industry norms. This was followed by the acquisition of 50% by Rutherford Group Holdings of Australia.

Markets:

At inception, the company focused mainly in the design and manufacture of Flameproof and Water/Dustproof lighting systems for the South African mining industry. Demand however dictated systematic development of product suited to such diverse markets as garden lighting, industrial floodlights etc. Key clients however remain blue chip mining houses such as SASOL Mining, ANGLO American, BHP Billiton etc. In addition, Azolite currently enjoys parallel expansion strategies to Proof Engineering, and one would consequently find products being applied in international mining and tunneling operations e.g. in Dubai, Singapore and Malaysia.

Products:

Since inception, the company specialized in the innovative design and manufacture of Flameproof and water/dust proof lighting systems for the mining industry. The first company to offer a flameproof light that could be isolated while live to change fluorescent tubes and remains safe. The mining related products also include ‘stope’ lighting and ‘stringer’ lighting systems. Being a fully-fledged design and manufacturing facility, Azolite manufactures various special products Demand for other and/or associated lighting systems resulted in gradual expansion of the range. In addition to an extensive range for the mining industry, Azolite (Pty) Ltd today also manufactures industrial floodlights, garden light systems as well as various other electrical systems and components.

Specifications:

Azolite products meets all necessary local specifications e.g. SABS. The innovative designs have also been recognized by global mining entities, which necessitated Azolite to look into obtaining IEC certification on several product ranges. Furthermore, Azolite is in the process of being awarded the ISO9001 accreditation through BVQI.