Bühler recently participated in the Mining & Technical Exhibitions (MTE) event in Palapye, Botswana, showcasing its innovative mining solutions to industry professionals. As a key platform for networking and industry collaboration, MTE Palapye brought together major players in the mining sector, allowing Bühler to demonstrate its high-performance chains and conveyor solutions designed for the sector’s demanding environments.
MTE Palapye is a travelling mining exhibition that caters to regions with significant mining activity. Botswana is home to a thriving mining industry, with Palapye playing a strategic role due to its proximity to major coal and diamond mining operations. The event attracts key decision-makers from the industry, providing an opportunity for suppliers like Bühler to present cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency, durability, and safety in mining operations.
At MTE Palapye, Bühler demonstrated its robust chain conveyor solutions, engineered to meet the specific needs of the mining industry. Designed for high-capacity material transport, these conveyors can move up to 1 200 metric tons per hour over distances of up to 100 m. Utilising advanced forging and hardening processes, Bühler’s chains offer exceptional tensile strength and wear resistance, ensuring long service life and reduced maintenance requirements.
Commenting on the event, Francois Knoetze, Head of Manufacturing at Bühler Southern Africa, stated: “MTE Palapye provided an excellent platform to showcase our mining solutions, particularly our high-performance chains. Our technology is designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the mining industry, offering reliable and efficient material handling solutions that improve productivity while reducing downtime.”
Bühler has been operating in Southern Africa since 1972, with a strong presence in Johannesburg, where it manages sales, service, project execution, and manufacturing for the region. The company’s manufacturing facility operates as an independent entity, supplying high-quality assemblies for machines and production plants to both external customers and Bühler business units worldwide. This facility ensures that Bühler’s mining solutions are built to the highest standards, offering durability and superior performance in the field.
Beyond delivering high-performance mining solutions, Bühler is committed to sustainability. The company continuously invests in research and development to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, and extend the lifespan of its equipment. Bühler’s enclosed conveyor systems, for example, not only enhance safety and material handling efficiency but also contribute to dust-free operations, minimising environmental impact.
Bühler remains a valued partner to the mining industry, providing in-house developed solutions that are ideal for the sector’s rigorous operating conditions. With a focus on durability, efficiency, and sustainability, Bühler’s mining solutions help companies reduce maintenance costs and increase productivity, making it the go-to choice for mining operations across Southern Africa.
Media contacts:
Taryn Browne, Head of Marketing, Southern Africa
Bühler (Pty) Ltd.
Bühler Southern Africa
Phone: +27 11 801 3500
Mobile: +27 66 307 4618
E-mail: taryn.browne@buhlergroup.com
Burkhard Böndel, Head of Corporate Communications
Bühler AG, 9240 Uzwil, Switzerland
Phone: +41 71 955 33 99
Mobile: +41 79 515 91 57
E-mail: burkhard.boendel@buhlergroup.com
Dalen Jacomino Panto, Media Relations Manager
Bühler AG, 9240 Uzwil, Switzerland
Phone: +41 71 955 37 57
Mobile: +41 79 900 53 88
E-mail: dalen.jacomino_panto@buhlergroup.com
Katja Hartmann, Media Relations Manager
Bühler AG, 9240 Uzwil, Schweiz
Mobile: +41 79 483 68 07
E-mail: katja.hartmann@buhlergroup.com
About Bühler
Bühler is driven by its purpose of creating innovations for a better world, balancing the needs of economy, humanity, and nature in all its decision-making processes. Billions of people come into contact with Bühler technologies as they cover their basic needs for food and mobility every day. Two billion people each day enjoy foods produced on Bühler equipment; and one billion people travel in vehicles manufactured using parts produced with Bühler solutions. Countless people wear eyeglasses, use smart phones, and read newspapers and magazines – all of which depend on Bühler process technologies and solutions. Having this global relevance, Bühler is in a unique position to turn today’s global challenges into sustainable business.
As a technology partner for the food, feed, and mobility industries, Bühler has committed to having solutions ready to multiply by 2025 that reduce energy, waste, and water by 50% in the value chains of its customers. It also proactively collaborates with suppliers to reduce climate impacts throughout the value chain. In its own operations, Bühler has developed a pathway to achieve a 60% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scopes 1 & 2, against a 2019 baseline).
Bühler spends up to 5% of turnover on research and development annually to improve both the commercial and sustainability performance of its solutions, products, and services. In 2023, some 12,500 employees generated a turnover of CHF 3.0 billion. As a Swiss family-owned company with a history spanning 164 years, Bühler is active in 140 countries around the world and operates a global network of 105 service stations, 30 manufacturing sites, and Application & Training Centers in 25 locations.
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Bühler chain conveyor for various applications
Bühler chain conveyor for various applications
Francois Knoetze, Head of Manufacturing at Bühler Southern Africa
The Bühler Portalink is an efficient ship unloader designed for grain, oilseed, and derivatives.
The Bühler Portalink is an efficient ship unloader designed for grain, oilseed, and derivatives. - Bühler showcases advanced mining solutions at MTE Palapye, Botswana_approved
Bühler showcases advanced mining solutions at MTE Palapye, Botswana_approved
