CBi Electric Profile

CBi Electric

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.

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.

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.