PROTEA ENGINEERING
Engineering in Pinetown

Founded in 1981 to service the textile industry in Kwa-Zulu Natal, we are now renowned as specialists in high-quality precision machining, based in Westmead, Durban. Our highly skilled employees are engaged in engineering, production, sheet-metal work, construction and assembly for a diverse range of clientele on a daily basis. The structure of our company is characterised by flexibility and direct lines of communication, which is made possible by the combination and integration of all the company’s disciplines in one location. We pride ourselves on offering tailor-made, intelligent engineering solutions that always meet our client’s requirements. We also offer a network of top quality suppliers, specialised skills and rapid turn-around time. Protea Engineering continuously strives to contribute to the sustainable development of society through the manufacture and use of innovative and quality products. The importance we place on CSR is demonstrated by the fact that it is a pillar of our business strategy. Alongside this, growth and productivity will always remain key to the success of our business. Accepting corporate social and environmental responsibilities as well as giving back to the community, makes good business sense to us at Protea Engineering. Businesses cannot always deliver every solution and companies can rarely act alone. Partnerships are vital, and therefore we work closely with our community organisations. Protea Engineering supports 1000 Hills Community Helpers as well as many other charities throughout the year. Our state-of-the-art machinery will always ensure quality results produced with flexibility, in a short turn-around time. With CNC machines, horizontal and vertical borers, lathes, milling gear, planning and gear-hobbing machines, drilling, metal-working and fabrication machines, we are able to meet a wide range of requirements. Keeping up with industry trends and continually investing in the most modern techniques enables us to maximize the number of spindle hours, allowing for competitive pricing. The use of state-of-the-art software allows us to quickly and efficiently translate your CAD model to a complete an NC programme. Our high quality machines allow for maximum quality, at minimum costs. We design and manufacture high quality injection moulds and press tools. Our focus on quality workmanship and flexibility, combined with modern machinery and motivated employees, ensures that your specific requirements in both large and small series production are met. Our engineering department consists of a team of highly skilled mechanical and electro-technical experts, as well as software and process engineers. Between them their knowledge and capabilities are at the highest level. Our engineering and design solutions conform to internationally recognized CE machine guidelines and safety rules and our drafts are worked out in one of the following CAD systems: AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks. The development, integration and modification of process techniques includes loading, winding, unwinding, cutting, coating, laser marking, testing, dosing and printing. Our expert electro-technicians are involved from the earliest stages of the design process in order to familiarise themselves with your particular requirements.