Aberdare Cables, a member of the Powertech Group, is a leading African manufacturer of cables with five manufacturing sites. Aberdare Cables manufactures an extenstive range of electrical cables for application in power transmission, power distribution, rail, petrochemical, mining, ports, airports, wholesale, construction and domestic building environments. Aberdare Cables prides its self on its ability to identify and satisfy customer needs through development of innovative products; unique, cost effective cable solutions for a wide range of industries. This and their extensive project experience make them the supplier of choice for cable, related accessories and special cable projects.

CableGuard Information

The cable theft protection system Only CableGuard, a unique product invented in South Africa, and then patented worldwide, has been demonstrated to be effective in preventing underground cable theft, ...

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Latest News

  • Aberdare Cables and Crabtree merge to boost efficiency and customer be

    Electrical industry stalwarts Aberdare Cables and Crabtree, both companies in the Powertech group, are to restructure into a single entity. The restructuring process will commence in September 2011 and is expected to be completed within the first...

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    • Current Projects

    Other projects undertaken in 2008 include:

    - King Shaka Airport - cable supplied to the value of R70-million. - Moses Mabhida Stadium (Durban) – cable worth R10-million supplied. R13-million for the main supply to sub-stations via eThekwini Municipality giving us a total of R23-million for this project. - Durban C ...

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    Aberdare PE aids in Green Energy (2010)

    Neslon Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth) is leading the way in “Green” energy. This environmentally conscious province is a step closer to being the first city on the globe to provide GREEN electricity for the FIFA World Cup. Our Aberdare PE Branch supplied cable to the first wind ...

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    Transnet Project: Port of Ngqura Container Terminal (2008)

    State-owned transport company, Transnet, has committed to facilitating economic growth by investing in additional port and rail facilities. As a result, cable manufacturers were invited to tender on various sizes of low voltage (600/1000V) and medium voltage (6.35/11kV) cable for t ...

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