Paltech, the leading South African original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for valves and pumps, is delighted to announce its strategic distribution partnership with Schneider Electric Global, a renowned French multinational company specialising in digital automation and energy management across various sectors.
Effective from 1st May 2022, Paltech has become the sole OEM official distributor of Schneider automation instrumentation in the entire Sub Saharan African region. Paltech’s distinction as the only OEM among the four partners demonstrates its commitment to providing exceptional quality and service to its customers.
This ground-breaking partnership extends beyond our South African operations to include Paltech’s sister companies, Paltech Ghana and Mwendo Engineering based in Mozambique.
Schneider’s state-of-the-art automation instrumentation will enable Paltech to integrate automation capabilities into select valves, such as the highly acclaimed Pal-T. By leveraging Schneider’s innovative products and instrumentation, Paltech will further enhance its offerings, providing cutting-edge solutions to its clients in South Africa and beyond.
As part of this distribution partnership, Paltech will stock and offer a range of select Schneider products and instrumentation, ensuring customers have access to a comprehensive portfolio of world-class solutions for their automation and energy management needs.
The official launch of the Paltech-Schneider distribution partnership is scheduled for today, 25 May 2023, at 42 Steel Rd. This milestone event will bring together industry leaders, customers, and stakeholders to celebrate the union of two industry powerhouses and the vast potential it holds for the future.

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