About West Rand Engineering
WRE is a diversified South African manufacturer specializing in mining consumables, industrial fluid transfer applications, malleable cast iron foundry products, and roof insulation materials. The company is fully compliant with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards.
In May 2006, WRE acquired Glen Valve from Dynamic Fluid Control. Since then, we have been manufacturing and enhancing the Glen Valve range to deliver robust, reliable solutions for mining customers worldwide. This range, which includes Malleable Iron Ball and Butterfly Valves, has been a trusted choice in the mining industry for over 70 years.
Our valve bodies are cast at our in-house foundry, with machining and assembly carried out at our own production facilities in South Africa.
Our history
West Rand Engineering Works, initially founded in Krugersdorp by Mr. CSM Pillans in 1928 with only 7 staff members, played a pivotal role in the country's industrialization by introducing products and processes that were previously unavailable.
The name "Little Birmingham" was added to West Rand Engineering Works (Pty) Ltd after an overseas visitor's visit. The visitor remarked, "You seem to be able to make anything here, like a Little Birmingham." Subsequently, the name stuck, and the street leading to the main office was even named Little Birmingham Street.
WRE was established 11 years before the onset of World War II. During the war, the company swiftly transitioned to producing war supplies for the British Union, employing over 250 individuals, including more than 70 women, primarily for assembly and inspection roles. At that time, WRE was one of the few engineering concerns, alongside the South African Railways and the Royal Mint, to possess advanced facilities such as a thread grinder, a toolroom, and the country's only air-conditioned measuring room.
In addition to the WRE brand, the company has acquired other renowned brands like Glen (ball valves) and Wilco Howard (snatchblocks). In response to customer demands, the company expanded its product line to include high-quality PVC hoses and fittings specifically for the mining industry in 2012.
Further diversification occurred with the acquisition of Africa Thermal Insulation, a supplier of building insulation products, in 2012.
In 2018, the company acquired Malleable Castings, a well-established niche foundry founded in 1963, based in Germiston. This foundry supplies products to the mining, electrical, agriculture, and rail sectors, with a significant portion of its output serving to mitigate overseas supply risks for WRE.
Today, nearly a century later, the company continues to operate from its primary facilities in Krugersdorp, spanning over 20,000m2 and employing approximately 300 individuals.
WRE Divisions
WRE is a manufacturer and distributor of key fluid transfer and flow control products including ductile iron valves, pipe couplings, hose fittings and PVC hoses to customers in the mining and water infrastructure markets.
Established in 1963 and based in Germiston, our own in-house foundry is a manufacturer and distributor of ductile iron castings including valve bodies, mechanical clamps, overhead electrification products, and general engineering products to various industries. For more info see www.malleable.co.za.
Manufacturer and distributor of heat insulation products used in residential and commercial buildings (warehouses, factories, shopping centres) with offices in Krugersdorp, Durban and Cape Town. For more information see www.alububble.co.za. ATI holds memberships with TIPSASA and SAEE.
Situated in Sydney, Australia and operating since 1986, Klambon is a distributor of valves and fittings to the mining and water utility industries in Australia. For more information see www.klambon.com.au
Lubemasters specializes in the supply and installation of fuel and lubrication handling systems done by an experienced field service team that delivers a turn-key lubrication solution to the Mining, Trucking and other industrial industries. For more information see www.lubemasters.co.za
WRE is a manufacturer and distributor of key fluid transfer and flow control products including ductile iron valves, pipe couplings, hose fittings and PVC hoses to customers in the mining and water infrastructure markets.
Established in 1963 and based in Germiston, our own in-house foundry is a manufacturer and distributor of ductile iron castings including valve bodies, mechanical clamps, overhead electrification products, and general engineering products to various industries. For more info see www.malleable.co.za.
Manufacturer and distributor of heat insulation products used in residential and commercial buildings (warehouses, factories, shopping centres) with offices in Krugersdorp, Durban and Cape Town. For more information see www.alububble.co.za. ATI holds memberships with TIPSASA and SAEE.
Situated in Sydney, Australia and operating since 1986, Klambon is a distributor of valves and fittings to the mining and water utility industries in Australia. For more information see www.klambon.com.au
Lubemasters specializes in the supply and installation of fuel and lubrication handling systems done by an experienced field service team that delivers a turn-key lubrication solution to the Mining, Trucking and other industrial industries. For more information see www.lubemasters.co.za
WRE is a manufacturer and distributor of key fluid transfer and flow control products including ductile iron valves, pipe couplings, hose fittings and PVC hoses to customers in the mining and water infrastructure markets.
Established in 1963 and based in Germiston, our own in-house foundry is a manufacturer and distributor of ductile iron castings including valve bodies, mechanical clamps, overhead electrification products, and general engineering products to various industries. For more info see www.malleable.co.za.
Manufacturer and distributor of heat insulation products used in residential and commercial buildings (warehouses, factories, shopping centres) with offices in Krugersdorp, Durban and Cape Town. For more information see www.alububble.co.za. ATI holds memberships with TIPSASA and SAEE.
Situated in Sydney, Australia and operating since 1986, Klambon is a distributor of valves and fittings to the mining and water utility industries in Australia. For more information see www.klambon.com.au
Lubemasters specializes in the supply and installation of fuel and lubrication handling systems done by an experienced field service team that delivers a turn-key lubrication solution to the Mining, Trucking and other industrial industries. For more information see www.lubemasters.co.za
WRE is a manufacturer and distributor of key fluid transfer and flow control products including ductile iron valves, pipe couplings, hose fittings and PVC hoses to customers in the mining and water infrastructure markets.
Established in 1963 and based in Germiston, our own in-house foundry is a manufacturer and distributor of ductile iron castings including valve bodies, mechanical clamps, overhead electrification products, and general engineering products to various industries. For more info see www.malleable.co.za.
Manufacturer and distributor of heat insulation products used in residential and commercial buildings (warehouses, factories, shopping centres) with offices in Krugersdorp, Durban and Cape Town. For more information see www.alububble.co.za. ATI holds memberships with TIPSASA and SAEE.
Situated in Sydney, Australia and operating since 1986, Klambon is a distributor of valves and fittings to the mining and water utility industries in Australia. For more information see www.klambon.com.au
Lubemasters specializes in the supply and installation of fuel and lubrication handling systems done by an experienced field service team that delivers a turn-key lubrication solution to the Mining, Trucking and other industrial industries. For more information see www.lubemasters.co.za
WRE is a manufacturer and distributor of key fluid transfer and flow control products including ductile iron valves, pipe couplings, hose fittings and PVC hoses to customers in the mining and water infrastructure markets.
Established in 1963 and based in Germiston, our own in-house foundry is a manufacturer and distributor of ductile iron castings including valve bodies, mechanical clamps, overhead electrification products, and general engineering products to various industries. For more info see www.malleable.co.za.
Manufacturer and distributor of heat insulation products used in residential and commercial buildings (warehouses, factories, shopping centres) with offices in Krugersdorp, Durban and Cape Town. For more information see www.alububble.co.za. ATI holds memberships with TIPSASA and SAEE.
Situated in Sydney, Australia and operating since 1986, Klambon is a distributor of valves and fittings to the mining and water utility industries in Australia. For more information see www.klambon.com.au
Lubemasters specializes in the supply and installation of fuel and lubrication handling systems done by an experienced field service team that delivers a turn-key lubrication solution to the Mining, Trucking and other industrial industries. For more information see www.lubemasters.co.za
WRE is a manufacturer and distributor of key fluid transfer and flow control products including ductile iron valves, pipe couplings, hose fittings and PVC hoses to customers in the mining and water infrastructure markets.
Established in 1963 and based in Germiston, our own in-house foundry is a manufacturer and distributor of ductile iron castings including valve bodies, mechanical clamps, overhead electrification products, and general engineering products to various industries. For more info see www.malleable.co.za.
Manufacturer and distributor of heat insulation products used in residential and commercial buildings (warehouses, factories, shopping centres) with offices in Krugersdorp, Durban and Cape Town. For more information see www.alububble.co.za. ATI holds memberships with TIPSASA and SAEE.
Situated in Sydney, Australia and operating since 1986, Klambon is a distributor of valves and fittings to the mining and water utility industries in Australia. For more information see www.klambon.com.au
Lubemasters specializes in the supply and installation of fuel and lubrication handling systems done by an experienced field service team that delivers a turn-key lubrication solution to the Mining, Trucking and other industrial industries. For more information see www.lubemasters.co.za
WRE is a manufacturer and distributor of key fluid transfer and flow control products including ductile iron valves, pipe couplings, hose fittings and PVC hoses to customers in the mining and water infrastructure markets.
Established in 1963 and based in Germiston, our own in-house foundry is a manufacturer and distributor of ductile iron castings including valve bodies, mechanical clamps, overhead electrification products, and general engineering products to various industries. For more info see www.malleable.co.za.
Manufacturer and distributor of heat insulation products used in residential and commercial buildings (warehouses, factories, shopping centres) with offices in Krugersdorp, Durban and Cape Town. For more information see www.alububble.co.za. ATI holds memberships with TIPSASA and SAEE.
Situated in Sydney, Australia and operating since 1986, Klambon is a distributor of valves and fittings to the mining and water utility industries in Australia. For more information see www.klambon.com.au
Lubemasters specializes in the supply and installation of fuel and lubrication handling systems done by an experienced field service team that delivers a turn-key lubrication solution to the Mining, Trucking and other industrial industries. For more information see www.lubemasters.co.za
WRE is a manufacturer and distributor of key fluid transfer and flow control products including ductile iron valves, pipe couplings, hose fittings and PVC hoses to customers in the mining and water infrastructure markets.
Established in 1963 and based in Germiston, our own in-house foundry is a manufacturer and distributor of ductile iron castings including valve bodies, mechanical clamps, overhead electrification products, and general engineering products to various industries. For more info see www.malleable.co.za.
Manufacturer and distributor of heat insulation products used in residential and commercial buildings (warehouses, factories, shopping centres) with offices in Krugersdorp, Durban and Cape Town. For more information see www.alububble.co.za. ATI holds memberships with TIPSASA and SAEE.
Situated in Sydney, Australia and operating since 1986, Klambon is a distributor of valves and fittings to the mining and water utility industries in Australia. For more information see www.klambon.com.au
Lubemasters specializes in the supply and installation of fuel and lubrication handling systems done by an experienced field service team that delivers a turn-key lubrication solution to the Mining, Trucking and other industrial industries. For more information see www.lubemasters.co.za
WRE is a manufacturer and distributor of key fluid transfer and flow control products including ductile iron valves, pipe couplings, hose fittings and PVC hoses to customers in the mining and water infrastructure markets.
Established in 1963 and based in Germiston, our own in-house foundry is a manufacturer and distributor of ductile iron castings including valve bodies, mechanical clamps, overhead electrification products, and general engineering products to various industries. For more info see www.malleable.co.za.
Manufacturer and distributor of heat insulation products used in residential and commercial buildings (warehouses, factories, shopping centres) with offices in Krugersdorp, Durban and Cape Town. For more information see www.alububble.co.za. ATI holds memberships with TIPSASA and SAEE.
Situated in Sydney, Australia and operating since 1986, Klambon is a distributor of valves and fittings to the mining and water utility industries in Australia. For more information see www.klambon.com.au
Lubemasters specializes in the supply and installation of fuel and lubrication handling systems done by an experienced field service team that delivers a turn-key lubrication solution to the Mining, Trucking and other industrial industries. For more information see www.lubemasters.co.za
WRE is a manufacturer and distributor of key fluid transfer and flow control products including ductile iron valves, pipe couplings, hose fittings and PVC hoses to customers in the mining and water infrastructure markets.
Established in 1963 and based in Germiston, our own in-house foundry is a manufacturer and distributor of ductile iron castings including valve bodies, mechanical clamps, overhead electrification products, and general engineering products to various industries. For more info see www.malleable.co.za.
Manufacturer and distributor of heat insulation products used in residential and commercial buildings (warehouses, factories, shopping centres) with offices in Krugersdorp, Durban and Cape Town. For more information see www.alububble.co.za. ATI holds memberships with TIPSASA and SAEE.
Situated in Sydney, Australia and operating since 1986, Klambon is a distributor of valves and fittings to the mining and water utility industries in Australia. For more information see www.klambon.com.au
Lubemasters specializes in the supply and installation of fuel and lubrication handling systems done by an experienced field service team that delivers a turn-key lubrication solution to the Mining, Trucking and other industrial industries. For more information see www.lubemasters.co.za
WRE is a manufacturer and distributor of key fluid transfer and flow control products including ductile iron valves, pipe couplings, hose fittings and PVC hoses to customers in the mining and water infrastructure markets.
Established in 1963 and based in Germiston, our own in-house foundry is a manufacturer and distributor of ductile iron castings including valve bodies, mechanical clamps, overhead electrification products, and general engineering products to various industries. For more info see www.malleable.co.za.
Manufacturer and distributor of heat insulation products used in residential and commercial buildings (warehouses, factories, shopping centres) with offices in Krugersdorp, Durban and Cape Town. For more information see www.alububble.co.za. ATI holds memberships with TIPSASA and SAEE.
Situated in Sydney, Australia and operating since 1986, Klambon is a distributor of valves and fittings to the mining and water utility industries in Australia. For more information see www.klambon.com.au
Lubemasters specializes in the supply and installation of fuel and lubrication handling systems done by an experienced field service team that delivers a turn-key lubrication solution to the Mining, Trucking and other industrial industries. For more information see www.lubemasters.co.za
WRE is a manufacturer and distributor of key fluid transfer and flow control products including ductile iron valves, pipe couplings, hose fittings and PVC hoses to customers in the mining and water infrastructure markets.
Established in 1963 and based in Germiston, our own in-house foundry is a manufacturer and distributor of ductile iron castings including valve bodies, mechanical clamps, overhead electrification products, and general engineering products to various industries. For more info see www.malleable.co.za.
Manufacturer and distributor of heat insulation products used in residential and commercial buildings (warehouses, factories, shopping centres) with offices in Krugersdorp, Durban and Cape Town. For more information see www.alububble.co.za. ATI holds memberships with TIPSASA and SAEE.
Situated in Sydney, Australia and operating since 1986, Klambon is a distributor of valves and fittings to the mining and water utility industries in Australia. For more information see www.klambon.com.au
Lubemasters specializes in the supply and installation of fuel and lubrication handling systems done by an experienced field service team that delivers a turn-key lubrication solution to the Mining, Trucking and other industrial industries. For more information see www.lubemasters.co.za
Quality. Longevity. Engineering.
Glen Valve has been a trusted manufacturer of the Glen Valve range for over 70 years, delivering robust and reliable valve solutions to mining customers worldwide.
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Quality. Longevity. Engineering.
WRE is a diversified manufacturer in the Baobab Industrial Group with three main divisions namely West Rand Engineering, Malleable Castings, and Africa Thermal Insulations.
WRE also supplies finished products to Klambon Water, its wholly owned subsidiary in the Commonwealth of Australia.
© 2025
Quality. Longevity. Engineering.
WRE is a diversified manufacturer in the Baobab Industrial Group with three main divisions namely West Rand Engineering, Malleable Castings, and Africa Thermal Insulations.
WRE also supplies finished products to Klambon Water, its wholly owned subsidiary in the Commonwealth of Australia.
© 2025
Quality. Longevity. Engineering.
Glen Valve has been a trusted manufacturer of the Glen Valve range for over 70 years, delivering robust and reliable valve solutions to mining customers worldwide.
© 2025