MetQ
MetQ (Pty) Ltd is a South African mineral processing equipment manufacturer founded in 1979, producing hydrocyclones, spirals, hydrosizers, screen media, steel fabrication, and plant accessories for mining operators, with proprietary polyurethane coating and spiral technologies.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersPretoria, South Africa
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MetQ does
MetQ (Pty) Ltd is a South African manufacturer of mineral processing equipment, founded in 1979 (originally as MetQuip) and headquartered at 209 van Eden Crescent, Rosslyn East, Pretoria. The company designs, fabricates, and services equipment used by mining operators for particle sizing and gravity concentration of minerals, with a product portfolio spanning hydrocyclones, spirals (including the proprietary M10 ultra-fine variant), hydrosizers, steel fabrication, modular screen media, slurry pumps, distributors and plumbing, and launders. It also offers onsite field services covering rubber lining, screening and spiral plant maintenance, flotation component maintenance, and pipe repairs. The company is a private subsidiary within the MD Mineral Technologies Africa (Pty) Ltd group, with an apparent relationship to Tharisa plc (JSE: THG) indicated through the privacy policy contact email, and is registered as METQ (Pty) Ltd with VAT number 4020189728.
MetQ's technical differentiation is built on two proprietary foundations developed in-house since founding: a polyurethane spraying system capable of 98% solventless density used for wear-resistant coating and spiral reconditioning, and a spiral development process that produces constant pitch and even profile geometries described as unique to the company. The M10 spiral extends this capability into ultra-fine particle recovery (below 53 microns) with demonstrated chromite tailings grade below 10%. An in-house test plant and mobile test rig support collaborative flowsheet development with customers, enabling pre-deployment validation and retrofitting to existing plant facilities. The company operates a fully equipped steel manufacturing facility as part of its production footprint, and holds a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) certificate for 2021-2022, a key compliance credential for South African mining-sector procurement.
MetQ generates revenue through two principal streams: hardware sales of capital equipment and consumable spare parts (high-chrome and polyurethane components for extended service life), and professional services delivered onsite at customer mine sites. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and quotes are obtained via direct contact. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, targeting enterprise mining customers in South Africa through direct engagement supported by a structured website product catalog and a contact form that captures project and qualification data. The company does not operate outside South Africa based on disclosed geographic data, and the end market is exclusively the mining vertical, with applications spanning tailings dam management, product stacking and dewatering, de-sliming, and classification.
MetQ firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MetQ
- Legal name
- METQ (Pty) Ltd
- Website
- https://metq.co.za
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- MetQ (Pty) Ltd is a South African mineral processing equipment manufacturer founded in 1979, producing hydrocyclones, spirals, hydrosizers, screen media, steel fabrication, and plant accessories for mining operators, with proprietary polyurethane coating and spiral technologies.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MetQ industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mineral Processing Equipment
- NAICS
- Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)
- SIC
- Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Crushing, Screening & Mineral Sizing Equipment (IMAKANAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant) (IMAKANAI), Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media) (IMAKANAH)
Keywords
Where MetQ is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pretoria
- HQ country
- South Africa
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices1 record
Markets served
MetQ business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Mineral Processing Equipment Sales: MetQ manufactures and sells hydrocyclones, spirals, hydrosizers, steel fabrication products, and screen media for mineral processing applications.
- Field Services: Onsite services including rubber lining, screening maintenance, spiral plant maintenance, flotation components maintenance, pipe repairs, and other plant fittings and rigging.
- Plant Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of slurry pumps, distributors, plumbing, launders, and spare parts made of high chrome content and polyurethane for extended lifespan.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
MetQ product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MetQ manufactures mineral processing equipment for the mining industry, including hydrocyclones, spirals, hydrosizers, screen media, and steel fabrication components. The company also supplies plant accessories such as slurry pumps, distributors, plumbing, and launders, and provides onsite field services for installation, maintenance, and spiral reconditioning. Its portfolio targets particle sizing, gravity concentration, dewatering, de-sliming, classification, and tailings management applications.
Product overview
MetQ is a mineral processing equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of gravity concentration and particle sizing products. The core product lineup includes Hydrocyclones, Spirals, Hydrosizers, Screen media, and Steel fabrication capabilities. These are complemented by supporting accessories including Slurry pumps, Distributors and plumbing, and Launders. The company also provides Field services for installation and maintenance. A notable recent product development is the M10 Spiral for ultra-fine particle recovery. MetQ was founded in 1979 (originally as MetQuip) and has over 40 years of industry experience in serving the mineral processing sector.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hydrocyclones Range of hydrocyclones for mineral processing applications, including tailings dam solutions, product stacking and dewatering, and de-sliming and classification, with over 40 years of supply experience. Sold to mining operators and other industries.
- Spirals Large range of spiral configurations and models with different feed arrangements, pitches, profiles, lengths, and accessories to suit specific gravity concentration applications, using MetQ's proprietary constant-pitch development technology.
- Hydrosizers
Quantifiable outcome
- Recovering particle sizes lower than 53 microns
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use MetQ
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
MetQ technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
MetQ partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- MD Mineral Technologies Africa (Pty) LtdparentMD Mineral Technologies Africa (Pty) Ltd is the parent company/MD entity for MetQ. Company registration: 2000/017876/07, VAT Number: 4020189728. MetQ operates under this corporate structure.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
MetQ competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Eriez Magnetics:
- Multotec: Multotec is a South African-based mineral processing equipment manufacturer offering cyclones, spirals, screening media, and wear solutions. Directly comparable to MetQ in product range, customer base (African and global mining operators), and gravity concentration focus.
- Derrick Corporation: Derrick Corporation specialises in fine screening, dewatering, and classification equipment for mining and mineral processing, including vibrating screens and hydrocyclone systems. Directly comparable to MetQ's screen media and classification product lines.
Broad incumbents
- Metso: Metso (now Metso Outotec) is a global mining and aggregates equipment manufacturer offering crushing, screening, classification, and slurry handling equipment. Overlaps with MetQ's mineral sizing and classification portfolio, but at a much broader systems-integration scale.
- Multivac (South Africa) - excluded; replaced with FLSmidth: FLSmidth is a global mineral processing OEM offering crushing, classification (including hydrocyclones), slurry handling, and material handling systems to mining customers worldwide. It competes with MetQ on the classification and mineral sizing side, though it operates at much larger scale and full-flowsheet scope.
- Weir Group (Mineral Technologies / Linatex): Weir's Mineral Technologies division (and the wider Weir Group) supplies spiral concentrators, hydrocyclones, slurry pumps, and mineral processing equipment globally, with a strong South African presence. Same product categories, broader geographic reach and larger scale than MetQ. The 'Mineral Technologies' brand name also signals overlap with MetQ's reported parent.
Emerging players
- BGRIMM Machinery & Automation Technology: BGRIMM is a Chinese mineral processing equipment manufacturer offering flotation, magnetic separation, classification, and related technologies. Overlaps with MetQ on classification/gravity concentration equipment, but primarily serves a different (Chinese) market.
- Tega Industries: Tega Industries is an India-based manufacturer of mineral processing and material handling equipment, including screening media, hydrocyclones, and mill liners. Comparable to MetQ in product categories (mill liners and wear parts overlap with MetQ's polyurethane wear-resistant systems) and emerging-market mining customer base.
Regional players
- Kwatani (formerly Joest Kwatani): Kwatani is a South African-based manufacturer of vibrating screens and screening media for mining and mineral processing. Comparable to MetQ in regional (South African) focus, mining customer base, and overlap on the screen media product line.
Others
- Holcim Solutions and Products Wear Protection: Adjusted out — replaced with a more directly comparable wear-lining peer.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
MetQ social profiles
Digital presenceMetQ financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
MetQ leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
MetQ funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
MetQ M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about MetQ
What does MetQ do?
MetQ manufactures mineral processing equipment for the mining industry, including hydrocyclones, spirals, hydrosizers, screen media, and steel fabrication components. The company also supplies plant accessories such as slurry pumps, distributors, plumbing, and launders, and provides onsite field services for installation, maintenance, and spiral reconditioning. Its portfolio targets particle sizing, gravity concentration, dewatering, de-sliming, classification, and tailings management applications.
Is MetQ a public or private company?
MetQ is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was MetQ founded?
MetQ was founded in 1979. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is MetQ based?
MetQ is headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa, in the Africa region.
How does MetQ make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Mineral Processing Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are field Services and plant Accessories and Spare Parts.
Who are MetQ's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Eriez Magnetics, Multotec and Derrick Corporation. Broad incumbents are Metso, Multivac (South Africa) - excluded; replaced with FLSmidth and Weir Group (Mineral Technologies / Linatex). Emerging players are BGRIMM Machinery & Automation Technology and Tega Industries. Kwatani (formerly Joest Kwatani) is listed as a regional player. Holcim Solutions and Products Wear Protection is listed as an others.
Does MetQ have an API?
No public API is recorded for MetQ.
What industry is MetQ in?
MetQ's product category is Mineral Processing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKANAD, Crushing, Screening & Mineral Sizing Equipment, with a secondary code of IMAKANAI, Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant). Its NAICS code is 333131 and its SIC code is 3532.