The company operates as an original equipment manufacturer, designing and manufacturing a range of specialised industrial equipment for demanding applications.
Werner’s products are fully designed and manufactured locally, allowing the company to maintain close control over quality standards while also responding more rapidly to customer requirements.
The company has continued investing in its own manufacturing capabilities in order to strengthen local production and reduce reliance on imported components.
The company offers flexible maintenance solutions tailored to different customer requirements, ranging from small contractors to large mining operations.
significantly reduce water consumption and operating costs. “With Werner’s recycling trucks, we are changing the game for municipalities by saving water and overall costs to operate,” Jolly adds. The focus on water efficiency comes at a critical time for municipalities facing ageing wastewater infrastructure and water constraints. Trends shaping the market Jolly believes several major trends are currently influencing the local pump and vacuum equipment market. Chief among these is the growing preference for locally manufactured products that can match the quality of imported European equipment while offering improved availability and support. “Locally manufactured pumps, with the same high quality as European products, are becoming increasingly important,” he says. Hydro excavation using vacuum trucks is another rapidly growing area, particularly as contractors and municipalities seek safer and more efficient methods of excavation around underground infrastructure.
There is a big drive for municipalities and water parastatals to invest in service delivery due to the lack thereof.
customer base. The sectors Werner Pumps serve continue to face increasing pressure to improve service delivery while simultaneously reducing operational expenditure and maintenance costs. Water-saving technology takes centre stage Among Werner Pumps’ current offerings, the company’s recycling combination vac jet truck has become one of its most significant products. According to Jolly, municipalities and water parastatals are under increasing pressure to improve service delivery, particularly around sewer, wastewater
treatment, and stormwater infrastructure. This is driving strong demand for efficient hydro jetting and drain management solutions. “There is a big drive for municipalities and water parastatals to invest in service delivery due to the lack thereof,” says Jolly. “This means sewer and wastewater treatment plant and stormwater management is going to be top of the list for municipalities.” The recycling functionality of the company’s combination vac jet trucks is proving especially valuable in water- constrained environments. By recycling water during operation, municipalities can
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