//About VULKAN Africa


VULKAN Africa, established in 1997, is the Sub-Saharan subsidiary of the global VULKAN Group, delivering driveline solutions, industrial braking systems, and refrigeration technology across Africa’s key industries.

With industrial headquarters in Johannesburg and a marine headquarters in Cape Town, we combine German-engineered excellence with deep knowledge of African markets. Our team provides end-to-end lifecycle support from design and consultancy to manufacturing, refurbishment, stockholding, and world-class field service.

We proudly serve industries including mining, steel, energy, oil & gas, and marine, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and sustainability for partners across Sub-Saharan Africa.

 

Three orange and white boats on calm water, one slightly ahead

MARINE


Hybrid Propulsion & Drive Systems

Marine solutions Africa: propulsion to hybrid drives for peak performance. Cut fuel costs, reduce emissions, and stay competitive. Couplings and hybrid systems power fleets across Africa’s ports.

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INDUSTRY AND ENERGY


Power Transmission for Heavy Industry

Driveline solutions Africa: engineered for tough operating conditions. Couplings, braking systems, and hydrodynamic drives optimize mining, wind, and power plants.

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REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING


Safe Tube Connection without Brazing

Lokring technology Africa: permanent, flame‑free pipe connections. It is fast, safe, and leak‑proof, so reliability improves and downtime drops.

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130+

YEARS OF GERMAN
ENGINEERING HERITAGE

1997

VULKAN AFRICA 
WAS FOUNDED

25+

YEARS SERVING SUB 
SAHARAN AFRICA

3

INDUSTRY SECTORS 
SERVED

Design & Consultancy

VULKAN Africa delivers engineering solutions tailored to specific driveline requirements and operating conditions.

Manufacture & Refurbishment

VULKAN Africa operates world‑class production and refurbishment facilities designed to minimize downtime. 

Field Service & Support

VULKAN Africa provides highly trained technicians for installation, commissioning, and maintenance across the continent. 

Stockholding and Logistics

VULKAN Africa ensures rapid parts delivery through strategic inventory management and world‑class logistics. 

Sustainable Solutions

VULKAN Africa designs products for maximum efficiency, reducing environmental impact and lowering operating costs. 

LOKRING Technology

VULKAN Africa provides advanced refrigeration and air conditioning technology for leak‑proof systems.

LET'S MAKE YOUR SYSTEMS WORK BETTER

Contact Information:
vulkan.africa(at)vulkan.com
ZA2(at)vulkan.com
011 609 1339

Main Head Office (Johannesburg):
Industrial Head Office
249 Fleming Road
Meadowdale, Edenvale, 1609, Johannesburg

Marine Head Office (Cape Town):
Inospace  Island Works
Unit 8, 22 Cumberland Road
Paarden Eiland, 7405, Cape Town

Africa

Marine Industry and Energy Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Contact

VULKAN Africa
249 Fleming Road, Meadowdale
1609 Edenvale

Telephone
+27 11 609 1339
E-Mail
ZA2(at)vulkan.com