Yellotec
Yellotec is a South Africa-based distributor and engineering services provider specializing in condition-based monitoring and machine reliability, serving mining, manufacturing, and marine operators across Sub-Saharan Africa via hardware, certified training, and field services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersBoksburg, South Africa
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Yellotec does
Yellotec (Pty.) Ltd. is a South Africa-based engineering services and distribution company specializing in condition-based monitoring (CBM) and machine reliability solutions for industrial customers. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Boksburg, Gauteng, the company distributes and integrates condition monitoring technologies from more than 20 global brands — including Teledyne FLIR, Fluke Reliability, SKF, Prüftechnik, UE Systems, RDI Technologies, Atten2, and Schaeffler — spanning vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis, ultrasound detection, optical gas imaging, motion amplification, laser shaft alignment, and electric motor testing. Yellotec's core vertical markets are mining and manufacturing operators in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a specialized marine-sector service line for remote vibration analysis. Notable case-study outcomes include R14.4M in avoided downtime on a ball mill via infrared monitoring and US$43.2M in prevented losses on a tailings pipeline thermal inspection.
The business operates four revenue streams: hardware distribution of CBM instruments and sensors, professional services (consulting, field services, remote diagnosis, repair and calibration, tribology, marine), equipment hire of cutting-edge CBM technology on a usage basis, and certified training programmes delivered through partnerships with Mobius Institute, ITC, ICML, Noria Corporation, and UE Systems — covering vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, and machinery lubrication under ISO 18436 and ISO/IEC 17024 frameworks. Pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing, supported by Trade-in and Price Match programmes on the website. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, with direct engagement by reliability specialists, a website quote-request system, and active presence at industry events including Electra Mining Africa, Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, and the Yellotec & FLIR Tech Tour.
The company is founder-led by Toni de Sousa (Founder, Owner, and CEO), with 101-250 employees, no disclosed external institutional funding, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity in the source materials. Recognition includes FLIR R&D Science Platinum Partner of the Year 2024 (EMEA), Top Training Partner Award Africa 2024, Best-in-Class FRS Technical Expertise 2025 (Fluke Reliability), and Trusted Partner status with Fluke Reliability since 2009. The technology stack includes Modbus TCP/RTU integrations on SKF IMx systems for plant-automation connectivity, and proprietary in-house development of an Automated Microscopic Particle Counter (AMPC) for oil analysis.
Yellotec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Yellotec
- Legal name
- Yellotec (Pty.) Ltd.
- Website
- https://yellotec.co.za
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Yellotec is a South Africa-based distributor and engineering services provider specializing in condition-based monitoring and machine reliability, serving mining, manufacturing, and marine operators across Sub-Saharan Africa via hardware, certified training, and field services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Yellotec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Condition Monitoring and Reliability Engineering Services
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Reliability, Safety & Risk Engineering (RAMS/PSM) Consulting (BPAHAIAK), Operational Risk, Reliability & Resilience (FMEA, RCA, FRACAS) (EDABAKAI)
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Where Yellotec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Boksburg
- HQ country
- South Africa
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices1 record
Markets served
Yellotec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Condition Monitoring Equipment Sales: Sale of condition monitoring instruments and sensors including thermal cameras, vibration analyzers, alignment systems, oil analysis equipment, and ultrasound devices from partner brands like Teledyne FLIR, SKF, Prüftechnik, UE Systems
- Technical Services: Field services, site services, consulting, remote diagnosis, repair and calibration, and tribology services provided by qualified reliability engineers
- Training and Certification: Condition monitoring training programs with internationally recognized certifications including Mobius Institute, ITC, ICML, Noria Corporation, and UE Systems certifications
- Equipment Hire: Rental of cutting-edge condition monitoring equipment for customers who prefer not to make large capital investments
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quotation for condition monitoring equipment and solutions |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Yellotec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Yellotec is a value-added distributor and reliability engineering services provider, supplying condition monitoring and non-destructive testing hardware (vibration analyzers, ultrasound detectors, thermal imagers, oil/particle analyzers, laser alignment tools) from more than 20 global brands, and delivering the associated field, calibration, repair, tribology, remote diagnosis, and training services to industrial customers across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Product overview
Yellotec is a specialized distributor and service provider of condition monitoring and machine reliability solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. The product portfolio is organized around multiple technology categories: alignment systems (ROTAGNIGN Touch, OPTALIGN touch, SHAFTALIGN touch), vibration analysis equipment (SKF IMx series online monitoring systems, VIBXPERT 3 balancer, SKF Microlog analyzers), thermal imaging cameras (FLIR handheld T-Series, Exx-Series, Cx-Series, K-Series firefighting cameras, A-Series fixed cameras, X-Series science cameras), oil analysis solutions (Atten2 OilWear online systems, Spectro laboratory equipment), ultrasound and acoustic imaging (UE Systems Ultraprobe series, UE Spectralyser), optical gas imaging (FLIR G-Series OGI cameras), motion amplification (RDI Technologies), and electric motor testing (All-Test Pro). The company also provides software platforms including SKF Enlight Centre and Aptitude Observer for data analysis. Beyond product distribution, Yellotec offers comprehensive services including consulting, equipment hire, field services, repair and calibration, marine services, remote diagnosis, and tribology services, along with training programs through Mobius Institute, ICML, ITC, and Noria for industry certifications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Yellotec: Core brand operating under the company, specializing in condition-based monitoring and machine reliability solutions for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Products and services
- Condition Monitoring and NDT Equipment Supply (multi-brand distribution) Distribution of new condition monitoring and non-destructive testing hardware from authorised partner brands, sold directly to industrial asset operators in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Field Reliability Engineering Services On-site condition monitoring surveys, installation/commissioning of instruments, and reliability engineering support at customer plants with rotating and critical assets.
- Remote Condition Diagnosis Service Off-site expert analysis of customer condition monitoring data, with diagnoses and recommendations provided without sending an engineer on-site.
- Instrument Repair and Calibration Service Workshop repair and calibration of customer-owned condition monitoring and NDT instruments, supported by an accredited calibration laboratory.
- Tribology and Wear Debris Analysis Oil condition and wear debris analysis services for industrial lubrication programs, supporting root-cause failure analysis and oil-condition-based maintenance.
- Reliability Training Academy Public and customised in-house training programs covering vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis, condition monitoring and broader reliability engineering.
Quantifiable outcome
- Ball Mill monitoring case study: Avoiding R14.4M in downtime with infrared technology
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Yellotec
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Yellotec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability5 records
Feature3 records
Yellotec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, emerging and supporting.
- Teledyne FLIRflagshipYellotec is an authorized distributor and African Channel Partner for Teledyne FLIR thermal imaging, night vision, OGI (Optical Gas Imaging), and infrared camera systems. They supply the full FLIR product range from entry-level Cx-Series to professional T-Series cameras and provide FLIR-specific training. This is one of Yellotec's biggest and most prominent supplier partnerships.
- Fluke ReliabilityflagshipYellotec has been a Trusted Partner of Fluke since 2009, recognized for technical expertise and performance excellence in Southern Africa. They distribute Fluke Reliability Solutions products including vibration analyzers and condition monitoring equipment.
- SKFcoreYellotec distributes SKF condition monitoring products including the IMx series online vibration systems, SKF Enlight Centre software, SKF Aptitude Observer, and SKF Microlog Analyzer dBX for machinery monitoring.
- PrüftechnikcoreYellotec is an authorized distributor for Prüftechnik laser alignment systems and vibration monitoring equipment including ROTALIGN touch, OPTALIGN touch, and VIBXPERT 3 Balancer products.
- Mobius InstitutecoreYellotec provides Mobius Institute training courses including vibration analysis certification (ISO Category I-IV), Asset Reliability Practitioner courses, and ultrasound training. Mobius Institute Board of Certification (MIBoC) is ISO/IEC 17024 and ISO 18436 accredited.
- Infrared Training Center (ITC)coreYellotec provides ITC infrared thermography certification training. ITC certification is described as the gold-standard qualification within the thermography industry, verified to ISO 17024 and ISO 18436 standards.
- International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML)coreYellotec offers ICML certification testing for individuals in machine condition monitoring, lubrication and oil analysis. ICML is a vendor-neutral, not-for-profit organization facilitating growth in machine lubrication as a technical field.
- UE SystemscoreYellotec distributes UE Systems ultrasound inspection products including Ultraprobe series (100, 1000, 2000, 3000, 9000, 15000 Touch) and UE Spectralyser software. Also provides UE Systems Level I and II certification training meeting ASNT SNT-TC-1A and ISO 18436-8 standards.
- RDI TechnologiescoreYellotec distributes RDI Technologies motion amplification products including Iris M, which uses patented technology for measuring deflection, displacement, movement, and vibration.
- ReVibe EnergyemergingYellotec announced partnership with ReVibe Energy to bring innovative wireless, self-powered vibration monitoring solutions to their product portfolio.
- All-TEST ProcoreYellotec distributes All-TEST Pro electric motor testing equipment for diagnosing motor condition and preventing costly misdiagnosis in critical equipment.
- Noria CorporationcoreYellotec provides Noria Corporation training for oil analysis and lubrication management. Noria LubePM platform is offered for lube technicians. Training leads to globally recognized machinery lubrication certifications.
- Atten[2]coreYellotec distributes Atten[2] products including OilWear sensors for online oil analysis and lubrication monitoring in industrial gearboxes and machinery.
- Gill Sensors & ControlsupportingYellotec distributes Gill Sensors products including WearDetect oil sensors for detecting oil quality and contamination in machinery.
- PCB Piezotronics (IMI Sensors)supportingYellotec distributes PCB Piezotronics (IMI Sensors) industrial accelerometers and vibration transmitters for condition monitoring applications.
- H.VIRsupportingYellotec distributes H.VIR products as part of their condition monitoring equipment portfolio.
- SchaefflersupportingYellotec distributes Schaeffler bearing and monitoring products for industrial applications.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Yellotec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Element Materials Testing: International materials and product testing group with industrial failure analysis, calibration, and reliability testing services — overlaps with Yellotec's lab, tribology, and calibration offerings.
- Intertek: Worldwide testing and inspection firm with African operations offering industrial asset integrity, NDT, and condition-related services — competes in the same enterprise customer procurement processes as Yellotec.
- Bureau Veritas: Global TIC incumbent operating across Sub-Saharan Africa, providing industrial inspection, asset integrity, and reliability-related testing services to mining, manufacturing, and oil & gas clients.
- ALS Global: International testing services group with oil analysis, tribology, and industrial asset testing operations in Africa — competes for analytical laboratory work and reliability testing contracts.
- SGS South Africa: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant with deep African operations covering industrial inspection, NDT, and reliability services — a much larger incumbent with overlapping reliability and condition monitoring offerings.
- Applus+ (Applus Services): Global testing, inspection, and certification company with significant mining and energy exposure in Africa; offers asset integrity and reliability services overlapping with Yellotec's field and calibration work.
Emerging players
- Reliability Maintenance Solutions (RMS): South African reliability and condition monitoring service provider focused on vibration analysis and PdM programs — direct regional competitor for field services and training engagements.
- Stansted Oil & Chemical: Specialized independent oil analysis and tribology laboratory serving industrial customers — overlaps specifically with Yellotec's oil analysis, tribology, and remote diagnosis service lines for mining and manufacturing.
Others
- SKF South Africa: OEM-direct presence in South Africa for SKF condition monitoring products. While Yellotec is a SKF distributor, SKF's own local sales/service arm represents both a channel partner and a potential source of disintermediation risk for Yellotec's product revenue.
Direct peers
- WearCheck: South Africa-based specialist in condition monitoring, oil analysis, and reliability services across Africa — the closest direct peer, competing head-to-head in mining and industrial CBM with similar lab and field service capabilities.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Yellotec social profiles
Digital presenceYellotec compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Yellotec financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Yellotec leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Yellotec funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Yellotec M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Yellotec
What does Yellotec do?
Yellotec is a value-added distributor and reliability engineering services provider, supplying condition monitoring and non-destructive testing hardware (vibration analyzers, ultrasound detectors, thermal imagers, oil/particle analyzers, laser alignment tools) from more than 20 global brands, and delivering the associated field, calibration, repair, tribology, remote diagnosis, and training services to industrial customers across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Is Yellotec a public or private company?
Yellotec is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Yellotec founded?
Yellotec was founded in 1993. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Yellotec based?
Yellotec is headquartered in Boksburg, South Africa, in the Africa region.
How does Yellotec make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Condition Monitoring Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are technical Services, training and Certification and equipment Hire.
Who are Yellotec's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Element Materials Testing, Intertek, Bureau Veritas, ALS Global, SGS South Africa and Applus+ (Applus Services). Emerging players are Reliability Maintenance Solutions (RMS) and Stansted Oil & Chemical. SKF South Africa is listed as an others. WearCheck is listed as a direct peer.
Does Yellotec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Yellotec.
What industry is Yellotec in?
Yellotec's product category is Industrial Condition Monitoring and Reliability Engineering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAC, Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches), with a secondary code of BPAHAIAK, Reliability, Safety & Risk Engineering (RAMS/PSM) Consulting. Its NAICS code is 541380 and its SIC code is 8734.