What Wispeco does

Wispeco (Pty) Ltd is a South African aluminium extrusion manufacturer and supplier, founded in 1920 and headquartered in Alrode, Alberton (Gauteng). The company operates Africa's largest aluminium extrusion platform, consisting of nine extrusion presses producing 6xxx-series and 1xxx-series alloy profiles, an in-house remelt casting facility (with melting furnaces installed in 2020), two vertical powder coating plants certified to the Qualicoat sea-side standard, and one anodising plant certified to Qualanod standards. Manufacturing is concentrated in Gauteng, with distribution reach extending nationally through company sales branches in Durban and Cape Town and through the regional Crealco Distribution Partner (CDP) network.

The product portfolio spans three primary categories: industrial extrusions (bespoke profiles for the solar mounting industry and for truck, bus and train body applications, including Gautrain coach units), standard catalogue extrusions (angles, flats, tubes and bars for general fabrication and construction), and architectural extrusions that feed into the Crealco fenestration sub-brand covering windows, doors, shopfronts, barriers and curtain walling. Bespoke architectural work is supported by an in-house draughting team and 3D concept printing. A proprietary software suite — Starfront (design and costing), Starlite Mobi (mobile quoting), U-Solve (U-Value and SHGC compliance to SANS 10400-XA) and FPD (Fenestration Performance Declaration) — is licensed through the Crealco fabricator channel, alongside training delivered by the Wispeco Institute across Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.

Wispeco operates a dual GTM motion: direct mill sales for custom industrial extrusions and large architectural projects, and the Crealco Distribution Partner network for fenestration products reaching window and door fabricators and installers across Southern Africa. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Remgro Ltd, a diversified holding company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, which provides capital and governance backing. Sustainability positioning rests on the Global GreenTag Eco-Preferred certification, which is based on aluminium extrusions containing at least 69% post-consumer recycled material produced in the captive remelt facility, and on a B-BBEE Level 4 rating with 100% procurement recognition.

Name

Wispeco

Legal name

Wispeco (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://wispeco.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wispeco is Africa's largest aluminium extrusion manufacturer, producing industrial, standard and architectural (Crealco) profiles from nine Gauteng-based extrusion presses plus in-house remelt, powder coating and anodising, and distributing through direct mill sales and a Southern African fabricator network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318), Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing (3313)

SIC

Primary Production Of Aluminum (3334)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secondary Aluminum Smelting & Recycling (Remelt) (IMAKACAD), Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

Keywords

• Aluminium extrusion
• Architectural extrusions
• Industrial extrusions
• Powder coating
• Aluminium remelt

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminium Extrusion Sales: Manufacture and sale of aluminium extrusions including industrial extrusions (solar mounts, transport profiles), standard extrusions (angles, tubes, bars), and architectural extrusions (fenestration systems). Revenue is generated through direct mill sales and distribution through Crealco Distribution Partners.
2. Surface Treatment Services: Powder coating and anodising services offered as value-added processing for aluminium extrusions, conforming to Qualicoat and Qualanod international standards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wispeco manufactures and supplies aluminium extrusions for industrial and architectural applications. The company operates a fully integrated production process that includes in-house remelt (recycling aluminium scrap into billet), extrusion across nine presses, and surface finishing services such as powder coating and anodising. It also provides technical services and proprietary design/software tools (Starfront, Starlite Mobi, U-Solve, FPD) through its Crealco brand.

Product overview

Wispeco is an aluminium extrusion manufacturer and supplier operating a platform of manufacturing capabilities (nine extrusion presses, two powder coating plants, one anodising plant, and remelt facilities) paired with design and technical services. The product portfolio spans three main extrusion categories: Industrial Extrusions for solar and transport sectors, Standard Extrusions for general catalogue profiles, and Architectural Extrusions including proprietary fenestration systems. The Crealco sub-brand distributes finished aluminium windows, doors, and curtain walling through a national network of Crealco Distribution Partners (CDPs). Supporting software tools (Starfront, Starlite Mobi, U-Solve, FPD) assist fabricators with design, compliance, and performance documentation. The company serves industrial and architectural markets across Southern Africa with both standard catalogue products and customised solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crealco: Aluminium windows, doors, shopfronts, barriers and curtain walling systems for various applications from skyscrapers to shower doors.

Products and services

• Industrial Extrusions Custom aluminium extrusions manufactured for industrial applications including the solar industry and the transport industry.
• Standard Extrusions Catalogue of standard aluminium extrusions available for purchase by stockists and resellers.
• Crealco Architectural Extrusions Architectural aluminium extrusions for fenestration, glazing, doors, windows, shopfronts, skylights, sliding doors, sliding/folding doors and related building applications, sold under the Crealco brand.
• Technical Services Engineering and technical services supporting customers' extrusion, fabrication, and finishing requirements.
• Powder Coating In-house powder coating service for aluminium extrusions and fabricated components.
• Anodising In-house anodising service for aluminium extrusions and fabricated components.
• Remelt (Recycling) In-house remelt operation that processes aluminium scrap into new billet, using 69% recycled aluminium content in a closed-loop production process.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% less energy used in recycled aluminium production vs virgin billet
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• CrealcocoreOthersCrealco is a Wispeco-owned brand offering a comprehensive range of aluminium windows, doors, shopfronts, barriers and curtain walling systems. Distributed through Crealco Distribution Partners (CDPs) and supported by proprietary software tools.
• Global GreenTagmajorTechnology or IntegrationGlobal GreenTag International certifies Wispeco products as Eco-Preferred conforming to Global GreenTag Standard, based on recycled aluminium content of at least 69%.
• QualicoatmajorTechnology or IntegrationQualicoat is an international association that issues certificates for the application of durable organic powder coating for architectural aluminium. Wispeco operates two vertical powder coating plants complying with Qualicoat sea-side standard.
• QualanodmajorTechnology or IntegrationQualanod is an international association that issues certificates for quality anodised products. Wispeco operates one anodising plant complying with Qualanod standards.
• Crealco Distribution Partners (CDPs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of regional distribution partners (including Almex, Anso, ASA, Conways, Bauxite, RFM, Quantum, Sheerline, Tsipi, ERB Aluminium) who distribute Crealco products to window and door fabricators and installers throughout Southern Africa.
• Starfront SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced software for fenestration fabricators offering complex design, costing, optimisation, and detailed drawings. Covers all Crealco systems, designed for small to large window and door projects.
• Starlite MobicoreTechnology or IntegrationMobile app for fenestration fabricators that facilitates quoting, order scheduling, and cutting list generation. Includes popular Crealco systems, is data-efficient, and allows easy sharing of orders and quotes.
• U-SolvemajorTechnology or IntegrationExclusive Southern African software for accurate 'Whole-Window' U-Value and SHGC calculations for Crealco aluminium windows and doors. Ensures energy efficiency compliance and occupant comfort per SANS 10400-XA.
• FPD (Fenestration Performance Declaration)majorTechnology or IntegrationSystem enabling registered Starfront users who fabricate Crealco aluminium windows and doors to create traceable Fenestration Performance Declarations for product design, fabrication, and installation in building projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hulamin: South African rolled and extruded aluminium products manufacturer, also JSE-listed. Most direct in-country peer serving overlapping industrial and architectural markets with comparable alloys and product formats.

Broad incumbents

• Hydro Extrusion: Global leader in aluminium extrusion (part of Norsk Hydro) with a broad product portfolio serving construction, transport, and industrial customers. Compares on end-product category and customer base, but at far greater scale and geographic reach.
• Constellium: Global manufacturer of aluminium rolled and extruded products for aerospace, automotive, and packaging markets. Comparable on extrusion technology and customer segments (especially transport), though far larger and more diversified.
• Kaiser Aluminum: US-based producer of engineered aluminium products including extrusions for aerospace and industrial applications. Compares on extruded semi-fabricated aluminium products and end-market exposure.
• Norsk Hydro: Global integrated aluminium company spanning bauxite, alumina, primary metal, extrusions, and recycling. Comparable across the value chain (especially remelt and extrusion), but operates at vastly greater scale and vertical depth.
• Hindalco Industries (Aditya Birla Group): Indian integrated aluminium producer with significant extrusion operations serving construction, electrical, and transport markets. Comparable on extrusion portfolio breadth and end-market diversity at far larger scale.
• Alcoa Corporation: Global primary aluminium and alumina producer with downstream operations. Comparable across the aluminium value chain including remelt/recycling; not a focused extruder but a structural benchmark for the metal supply side.
• Saudi Aluminium (Ma'aden Aluminium): Integrated Saudi aluminium producer (bauxite through rolled/extruded products) with significant extrusion capacity. Comparable on extrusion technology and the sustainability/recycled-content narrative, though operating at industrial scale with global reach.

Regional players

• Gulf Extrusions: UAE-based aluminium extrusion company serving Middle East and Africa construction and architectural markets. Comparable on extruded architectural profiles and powder coating capabilities, but does not directly compete within South Africa.
• Extrupack: North African (Egyptian) aluminium extrusion producer serving construction and industrial markets. Comparable on extrusion product category and architectural focus, but operates in a different African region than Wispeco.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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