Vibramech

What Vibramech does

Vibramech (Pty) Ltd, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Chamdor, Krugersdorp (Gauteng, South Africa), designs and manufactures customised vibrating mineral processing equipment for the global mining industry. The company's product range spans vibrating screens (Banana, Horizontal, Inclined, Dewatering, and Liwell screens), feeders (Pan, Grizzly, and Tube feeders), grease tables, and a complete drive and isolation systems portfolio. Engineering is anchored in Finite Element Method (FEM) and Strain Gauge Analysis for structural integrity verification, with an engineering-to-order model that allows equipment to be retrofitted to existing plant infrastructure without major alterations. Vibramech is the exclusive African and Middle Eastern distributor of URAS vibrator motors (since 1981) and manufactures geared exciters under licence from Siebtechnik (Germany); it also holds sole sub-Saharan African distribution rights for Liwell screens. Manufacturing is conducted at an 8,000 m² under-crane factory in Johannesburg, with annual output exceeding 500 units.

The company operates an engineering-to-order, direct enterprise sales model selling capital equipment to mining and mineral processing customers worldwide, supplemented by a recurring aftermarket revenue stream comprising equipment refurbishment, field services, OEM spare parts, vibrator motor and geared exciter repairs, equipment inspections, commissioning assistance, and 24/7 breakdown service. The 8,000-10,000+ global installed base — spanning Africa, Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Canada, USA, South America, Australia, India, the UK, and the Philippines — supports aftermarket revenue and reinforces customer stickiness. Vibramech holds approximately 70% of the South African vibrating mineral processing equipment market and serves customers across gold, diamond, coal, iron ore, manganese, platinum, chrome, nickel, uranium, copper, mineral sands, and aggregate operations. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional or parent ownership, and pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed.

Name

Vibramech

Legal name

Vibramech (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://vibramechglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vibramech is South Africa's largest manufacturer of customised vibrating mineral processing equipment — screens, feeders, and drives — serving global mining customers across gold, diamond, coal, platinum, iron ore, and other commodities, with engineering-to-order manufacturing, exclusive URAS motor and Liwell screen distribution, and a recurring aftermarket services business.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining and Mineral Processing Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Screening & Sizing Equipment (IMAHAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Repair, Refurbishment & Remanufacturing Services (EUAIANAB)

Keywords

• Vibrating mineral processing equipment
• Mining screens and feeders
• Vibrator motors drives
• Geared exciters oscillator drives
• Mineral processing aftermarket services

Headquarters

HQ city

Krugersdorp

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vibrating Equipment Sales: Vibramech designs and manufactures custom vibrating screens, feeders, grease tables, and drives for mining and mineral processing operations. Equipment is sold as capital goods to mining companies globally, with an engineering-to-order approach.
2. Aftermarket Services: Comprehensive aftermarket services including equipment refurbishment, field services (maintenance, repairs, retrofits, inspections), vibrator motor and geared exciter repairs, and commissioning assistance. These services provide recurring revenue from the existing installed base.
3. OEM Spare Parts: Supply of authentic OEM equipment spares including motors, exciters, isolators, and specialised fasteners, all covered by a 12-month warranty. Provides ongoing revenue from the large installed base.
4. URAS Vibrator Motor Distribution: Exclusive African and Middle Eastern distribution of URAS vibrator motors, including 50 models available with windings to suit most international electrical supply standards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Vibramech designs and manufactures customised vibrating screens, feeders, grease tables, and drive systems for mining and mineral processing operations. The company sells capital equipment on an engineering-to-order basis and supports its global installed base through aftermarket services including refurbishment, OEM spare parts, field services, and motor/exciter repairs.

Product overview

Vibramech is South Africa's largest manufacturer of vibrating mineral processing equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom-designed vibrating solutions. The product range centres on vibrating screens (Banana, Horizontal, Inclined, Dewatering, and Liwell screens), feeders (Pan Feeders, Grizzly Feeders, Tube Feeders), and Grease Tables, all complemented by a complete drive systems portfolio (URAS Vibrator Motors, Geared Exciters, Oscillator Drives) and isolation components (Coil Spring, Rubber Buffer, and Rosta Mount Isolators). The offering is unified through a full-service aftermarket infrastructure covering equipment refurbishment, field services, OEM spare parts, motor and geared exciter repairs, equipment inspections, commissioning assistance, and maintenance. Equipment is either vibrator motor-, geared exciter-, or oscillator-driven, with screens and feeders available in various deck configurations and screening media options. The company operates as exclusive African and Middle Eastern distributor of URAS vibrator motors and manufactures geared exciters under licence to Siebtechnik.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Banana Screens

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ pieces of equipment installed worldwide across Africa, Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Canada, USA, South America, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SiebtechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationVibramech manufactures geared exciters under licence to Siebtechnik, Germany. These MK range geared exciters are used extensively in the Vibramech equipment range. Vibramech is also the sole African agent for the MK range of geared exciters. Any component found out of specification during repair is not considered for reuse, with reassembly using only OEM-certified replacement parts.
• URAS Techno Co., Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationVibramech is the exclusive distributor of URAS vibrator motors throughout Africa and the Middle East. URAS motors are imported from Japan and used on equipment with mass up to 18 tons, with 50 models available with centrifugal forces from 300 kgf to 18,000 kgf. Vibramech has distributed URAS vibrator motors as part of its product offering since 1981.
• Liwell (German manufacturer)coreTechnology or IntegrationVibramech is the exclusive sub-Saharan African distributor of Liwell screens. These German-manufactured screens develop 50 G's through a unique screen deck motion, enabling effective screening of sticky materials at small aperture sizes (down to 2 mm) without process water. Service and repairs are conducted locally by Vibramech.
• Riversands Incubation HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVibramech contributes to socio-economic and enterprise development in South Africa through a partnership with the Riversands Incubation Hub. Vibramech's donations have resulted in construction of the retail showroom at the Hub, recruiting training partners, and providing infrastructure for agri-preneurs. SED reports published for 2017, 2018, and 2021.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Metso Corporation: Global leader in mining and aggregates equipment with vibrating screens, feeders and screening media. Direct competitor in many of the same commodities (iron ore, copper, diamonds, aggregates) and geographies where Vibramech has installed units.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Mining equipment OEM with screens and screening media, parent of Kwatani. Competes with Vibramech on vibrating screens and feeders in African and global mining markets.
• FLSmidth (incl. Mogensen, VIBREX): Global mining equipment OEM with vibrating screens/sizers, feeders and screening media. Overlaps with Vibramech in vibrating screening and feeders used in mineral processing, but operates at vastly larger scale across the full flowsheet.
• Terex Finlay / Terex MPS: Major mining and aggregates equipment manufacturer offering tracked vibrating screens and inclined screening plants. Overlaps with Vibramech in inclined, horizontal and banana-type vibrating screens for quarries and mines.
• Schenck Process (now Coperion / Qlar): Global industrial vibrating equipment supplier serving mining, minerals and bulk-material handling with screens and feeders. Competes with Vibramech in vibrating screening solutions worldwide.

Regional players

• Multotec Process Equipment: South African mineral processing equipment OEM supplying screens, cyclones, samplers and wear solutions. Adjacent to Vibramech in vibrating screens and broadly competes for the same African mining customers' capital budgets.

Direct peers

• Kwatani (Pty) Ltd (now part of Sandvik): South African vibrating screens and feeders manufacturer serving the same mining and mineral processing customers as Vibramech. Head-to-head competitor in PGM, gold, coal and diamond plants and the closest direct analogue in product range and geography.
• Joest (JÖST Solutions): German specialist in vibrating screens, feeders and drives with multi-G and high-tonnage offerings similar to Vibramech's Geared Exciter and URAS-driven ranges. A direct technical competitor for heavy-duty vibrating equipment in mining and bulk materials.
• Haver & Boecker (HAVER & BOECKER / Tyler / NIAGARA): German-based screen and screening media specialist with mineral processing focus. Directly competes with Vibramech in vibrating screens for mining, quarrying and aggregates.

Emerging players

• Binder+Co AG: Austrian specialist in vibrating screening and processing equipment for mining and recycling. Comparable product range to Vibramech with a focus on difficult-to-screen materials, competing in export markets for vibrating screens.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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