Reunert

What Reunert does

Reunert Limited is a JSE-listed (ticker: RLO) South African industrial group, founded in 1888 and listed since 1948, operating across three segments: Electrical Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and Applied Electronics. The Electrical Engineering segment, anchored by CBI-electric (African Cables, Low Voltage and Zamefa), manufactures power cables up to 275kV, low-voltage circuit breakers, and exports a substantial portion of its low-voltage output to the USA, Europe, Australia and Asia; it also houses Apollo Africa and Terra Firma, which provide wheeled renewable energy, commercial solar PV and energy management solutions. The ICT segment spans Reunert Connect (voice/data/connectivity), Nashua (office automation and workspace solutions distributed via a South African franchise and dealer network), Quince Capital (asset-backed finance) and iqbusiness (digital consulting, AI Lab, managed services), the latter recently merged with +OneX and extended internationally via the Silversoft acquisition.

The Applied Electronics segment develops high-precision defence and industrial electronics through Fuchs Electronics (electronic fuzes for large-calibre ammunition), Reutech Communications (tactical secure communications), Reutech Radar Systems (search/tracking radar and mining safety radars), Reutech Solutions (remote-controlled stabilised weapons platforms), Omnigo (electronic contract manufacturing), Etion Create and Nanoteq (cyber security). Customers include the South African National Defence Force, international ministries of defence, mining and utilities operators, industrial enterprises, and SMEs. Reunert generates revenue primarily through direct sales, tenders and long-term contracts across B2B channels, complemented by franchised distribution and channel partners, and is currently pursuing European defence expansion via the Fuchs Electronics Europe JV with CSG in Slovakia.

Name

Reunert

Legal name

Reunert Limited

Website

https://reunert.co.za

Company type

Public

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Reunert is a JSE-listed South African industrial group operating across Electrical Engineering (power cables, low-voltage circuit breakers, renewable energy), ICT (connectivity, workspace solutions, digital consulting via iqbusiness) and Applied Electronics (defence fuzes, secure communications, radar systems) for defence, utilities, mining and enterprise customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electronics & Electrical Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Medium-Voltage Distribution Components (MV breakers, disconnects, reclosers, MV terminations & joints) (IMAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

UI/UX Engineering & Front-End Modernization (BPAEAFAH)

Keywords

• Power cables manufacturing
• Low-voltage circuit breakers
• Defence electronics manufacturing
• Secure communications systems
• Renewable energy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical Engineering: Manufacturing and sales of power cables, low-voltage circuit breakers, and electrical distribution equipment. Includes installation, testing and maintenance services for medium and high-voltage cable systems
2. ICT Services: Business communications, total workspace solutions, rental-based finance, and digital integration services through brands including Nashua, ECN, SkyWire and iqbusiness
3. Applied Electronics: High-precision electronic products including secure communications, fuze technology, radar systems, and specialised engineering support for defence and industrial applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Reunert is a diversified industrial group that manufactures and sells electrical products including power cables (up to 275kV) and low-voltage circuit breakers; delivers ICT services such as business communications, workspace solutions, rental-based finance, and digital integration; and develops high-precision electronic products for defence including secure communications systems, electronic fuze technology, and search and tracking radar systems. The group operates through subsidiaries including CBI-electric, Nashua, iqbusiness, Reunert Connect, Quince Capital, Fuchs Electronics, Reutech Communications, Reutech Radar Systems, Etion Create, and Omnigo.

Product overview

Reunert is an industrial group with a portfolio of businesses across three operating segments: Electrical Engineering, ICT, and Applied Electronics. The Electrical Engineering segment comprises CBI-electric (African Cables, Low Voltage, Zamefa) manufacturing power cables, circuit breakers and related products, along with Apollo Africa and Terra Firma in renewable energy solutions. The ICT segment includes Reunert Connect (connectivity), iqbusiness (digital consulting/AI Lab), Nashua (workspace solutions), and Quince Capital (financial services). Applied Electronics develops high-precision electronic products for defence including Fuchs Electronics (fuze technology), Etion Create, Omnigo, Reutech Communications, Reutech Radar Systems, and Reutech Solutions. The company also established Fuchs Electronics Europe joint venture in 2026 for European fuze manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iqx: Tech design, build, and operate division of iqbusiness
• midnight
• Zerotox
• CBiD

Products and services

• CBI-electric: African Cables Designs and manufactures electrical conductors, cables and accessories up to 275 kilovolts including low-voltage PVC/XLPE insulated cables, medium-voltage XLPE cables, high-voltage XLPE cables, and associated installation, testing and maintenance services. First cable manufacturer in Sub-Saharan Africa to design and manufacture HV cables up to 275kV with conductor sizes up to 2,500mm². Products include Zerotox cable insulation compound and CBiD cable theft prevention system. Serves utilities, mining, agricultural and industrial sectors.
• CBI-electric: Low Voltage Supplies low-voltage electrical distribution, protection and control equipment including circuit breakers, earth leakage devices, surge protection devices, switchgear, electricity meters, automation and control devices, motor control devices, wiring accessories and monitoring devices. Exports approximately 65% of products to USA, Europe, Australia and Asia. Manufactures under the CBI-electric brand for industrial and commercial customers.
• CBI-electric: Zamefa Designs and manufactures low-voltage electrical energy cables, insulated wires and cables up to 800 mm², overhead aluminium conductors (ACSR), solid sector aluminium low-voltage energy cables, and oxygen-free copper rod. Serves central and East African markets including mining, utilities, agricultural and industrial sectors. Based in Lusaka, Zambia.
• Apollo Africa Renewable energy supplier providing wheeled energy solutions for businesses by sourcing from wind and solar generation assets. Delivers Green Power over the existing electrical grid via wheeling, certified using International Renewable Energy Certificates (IRECs). Holds a NERSA electricity trading license for the South African market.
• Terra Firma Solutions Turnkey energy engineering solutions provider delivering start-to-end solutions from strategy development to project implementation, support and maintenance. Focus areas include commercial scale rooftop, parking and ground mount solar PV systems between 200 kW and 100 MW, SMART energy and water monitoring software, and specialized environmental career training.
• Reunert Connect (ECN and SkyWire) Integrated connectivity and communications business combining ECN and SkyWire, offering voice, data and connectivity solutions over fixed-line, wireless, fibre, satellite and LTE access circuits. Products include cloud-based virtual PBX solutions, hosted call recording, SD-WAN, MPLS and premium internet services for enterprise and SME customers.
• iqbusiness Africa-focused management and digital growth enabler offering digital services, managed services, digital consulting and management consulting. Services include AI Lab, cloud, cybersecurity, data and analytics, digital media, experience innovation, software development, strategy, supply chain, and technology managed services. Operates with nearly 1,500 team members after the +OneX merger.
• Nashua Total Workspace Provider offering solutions including multi-functional printer (MFP) devices, managed print software, production printing devices, document management solutions, telephony and connectivity solutions, interactive white boards, projectors, surveillance and access control. Products sourced from Ricoh and Hewlett-Packard. Operates through franchise and direct distribution. Achieved Cisco Gold Certification in 2012.
• Quince Capital Asset-backed financial solutions provider trading as Quince Capital and Nashua Finance, serving the Reunert ICT business units. Products include FinSight credit vetting system for credit assessment.
• Fuchs Electronics Provides advanced electronic fuze technology including electronic fuzes, electro-mechanical assemblies, reserve power supply modules and antennas for large-calibre ammunition. Capabilities include electronic and precision mechanical design and high-volume production of electro-mechanical assemblies. Supplies SANDF and international defence customers. The Fuchs Electronics Europe joint venture with CSG (51% Reunert, 49% CSG) was established in May 2026 in Slovakia.
• Reutech Communications Specializes in secure communication systems for tactical airborne, land and naval-based platforms, including secure network-centric solutions for command and control, blue force tracking, forward observation link and messaging services. Provides tactical, mobile and static secure radio communication systems, data tracking and information management solutions for defence applications.
• Reutech Radar Systems Develops and manufactures search and tracking radar systems, command and control systems and subsystems for local and export defence markets. Technology includes radar sensor systems used globally in mining operations. Products include mining safety monitoring radars, slope stability radar, and passive situational awareness sensors. Based in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
• Reutech Solutions Supplies turnkey solutions in telecommunications and sensor industry, including design, engineering and manufacture of remote controlled stabilised weapons platforms. Provides engineering through-life-support of telecommunications networks and sensors. Operates in SANDF, SAPS, SOEs and export market sectors.
• Omnigo Electronic contract manufacturer with specialized production facility for population and assembly of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Specializes in surface mount device population, conventional through-hole manufacturing, harness manufacturing, sub and final assembly, testing, screening and industrialisation. Focus on defence market. Based in Pretoria, South Africa.
• Etion Create Original Design Manufacturer specializing in design, manufacture, integration and support of advanced technology systems. Provides professional product development, manufacturing and integration services with expertise in software, firmware, hardware and CAD design. Markets include Defence & Aerospace, Mining & Industrial, Cyber Security and Rail. Based in Centurion, South Africa.
• Silversoft Enterprise software and digital solutions provider and Deltek platinum regional partner, implementing and supporting ERP and PSA platforms such as Deltek Vantagepoint and Maconomy. Operates in South Africa, UK and Middle East with over 20 years experience and 300+ clients across consulting, architecture, engineering, legal and creative industries.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Silversoft GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Iqbusiness, a subsidiary of Reunert, acquired Silversoft Group to expand ERP and PSA capabilities. Silversoft operates in South Africa, the UK, and the Middle East, and as Deltek's platinum regional partner, implements purpose-built ERP and PSA platforms such as Deltek Vantagepoint and Maconomy. The acquisition strengthens iqbusiness' enterprise technology offering and accelerates international expansion.
• CSG (Czechoslovak Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026Joint venture Fuchs Electronics Europe established in Slovakia, owned 51% by Reunert and 49% by CSG. The venture will manufacture electronic fuzes for large-calibre ammunition, leveraging Fuchs Electronics' technology and CSG's manufacturing infrastructure at the ZVS Dubnica nad Váhom site. The business is expected to be self-sufficient within approximately three years and aims to strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy in artillery ammunition production.
• Etion LimitedcoreOthers · 3 October 2022Reunert acquired 100% of the share capital of Etion Create Proprietary Limited from Etion Limited for R202 million. Etion Create specializes in manufacturing defence, control, and monitoring systems for various industries in South Africa, and is now part of the Secure Communications Cluster within Applied Electronics.
• A.P. Moller CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2021Joint venture Lumika Renewables established between A.P. Moller Capital and Reunert. Lumika develops commercial and industrial renewable energy solutions in Africa, including a 50MW project with Lafarge Egypt. The joint venture creates a platform for cost-efficient renewable energy deployment across the continent.
• International Ministries of DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnerships with local and international ministries of defence and parastatals for technology and product development, products and customised system solutions. Reutech Communications maintains partnerships for technology co-development and product supply with defence sector customers.
• International OEMs and System HousesmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartnerships with local and international OEMs and system houses for product and system solutions. Reutech Communications partners with international in-country resellers and support centres with proven track record and product support capability.
• DeltekcoreTechnology or IntegrationSilversoft operates as Deltek's platinum regional partner, implementing and supporting Deltek Vantagepoint and Maconomy ERP and PSA platforms for clients in consulting, architecture, engineering, legal and creative industries.
• Ricoh and Hewlett-PackardmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNashua sources products and services from local and international partners and suppliers including Ricoh and Hewlett-Packard for office automation and document management solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Schneider Electric: Global leader in electrical distribution, switchgear, and industrial automation. Directly comparable to Reunert's CBI-electric Low Voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, and power distribution offerings, with similar B2B sales model serving utilities, mining, and industrial customers.
• ABB: Global electrification, motion, and process automation giant. Directly comparable across Reunert's power cables (CBI-electric African Cables), LV distribution equipment, and industrial automation portfolio, with overlapping customer segments in utilities and heavy industry.
• Eaton Corporation: Power management company delivering electrical components, circuit protection, and industrial assemblies. Closely comparable to CBI-electric Low Voltage's switchgear, breakers, and wiring accessories business serving utilities and industrial customers.
• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer with leading positions in HV, MV, and submarine cables. Directly comparable to CBI-electric African Cables and Zamefa for energy and telecom cable products, with similar utility and industrial customer base.
• Legrand: Specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures including wiring devices, cable management, and distribution systems. Comparable to CBI-electric Low Voltage's wiring accessories, surge protection, and distribution products with similar B2B commercial/industrial model.
• Nexans: Global cable manufacturer serving energy, telecom, and industrial markets with HV/MV cable systems. Directly comparable to Reunert's CBI-electric African Cables (HV cables up to 275kV) and Zamefa product portfolio across utilities and mining.
• Hubbell Incorporated: Manufacturer of electrical products for utility, industrial, and commercial markets, with strong positions in switchgear, connectors, and wiring devices. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to CBI-electric Low Voltage.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens AG: Global industrial conglomerate with Smart Infrastructure division competing in electrical distribution, building technologies, and industrial automation. Broader portfolio than Reunert but directly overlaps across multiple segments including electrical products and digital industries.

Regional players

• Hudaco Industries: South African diversified industrial group distributing branded industrial and electrical products. JSE-listed peer operating in similar end-markets across Southern Africa, but primarily a distributor/importer rather than manufacturer.
• AECI Limited: South African diversified industrial group with explosives, specialty chemicals, and mining solutions. Comparable JSE-listed diversified industrial peer operating in mining and industrial sectors, sharing board-level executive talent (Mark Kathan was AECI Group CFO for 13 years).

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A6 records

Investments

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