What aranzu. does

Aranzu is a South African privately-held engineering firm headquartered in Cape Town (Ndabeni) that develops and supplies specialized equipment for mining and mineral processing operations, primarily across Africa. The company operates as a subsidiary or division of Paterson and Cooke, as indicated by its privacy policy. Aranzu works with approved third-party manufacturers to produce durable, custom-engineered hardware rather than manufacturing in-house, focusing on solving niche problems in harsh, abrasive mining environments.

The product portfolio spans ten specialized categories: mining and mineral processing equipment (flow distribution boxes), dewatering solutions (Dewatering Bin, Dewatering Pontoon, Vacuum Disc Filter Membranes), control and instrumentation (Smart Panels), green energy (Solar Power Solutions), process piping (High-Pressure Flanges, Flexfit Pipe Connector, Flow Splitters, Liners, Steel-Reinforced Slurry Pipe Support), skid-mounted process solutions (Container Conversions, Pump Stations, Flow Meters, Valve Change-Over Stations, Wash Stations), settling slurry solutions (Jet Sump, Jet Pump), backfill quality control (Large UCS Press, UCS Curing Containers, UCS Moulds, Backfill Monitoring System), specialist valves (Dewatering Slide Gate Valve, Proseal, High Pressure Knife Gate, Bottom-Sealing Launder Gate, Easy Flow Pro Sampling, Ball Check, Flush, High-Pressure Slurry Flow Diverter, Dump Valve), and wear-resistant castings (Orifice Plates, Liners). Notable technical differentiators include a patented coarse solid Dewatering Bin design, Jet Pumps with no moving parts, and Smart Panels integrating industrial protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP) with Comet Cloud-based remote device monitoring.

Aranzu's go-to-market is enterprise field sales combined with a regional distribution network covering the DRC (Elephant Trade), Namibia (Wesco), Ghana (MAC Partners), Tanzania (Cope Investment), and the USA (MINEXXT). Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure, and the company accepts bespoke customer requests through a dedicated form, with engineering staff developing tailored solutions. The company's primary customer segment is gold and other mining operations across Africa, with on-site engagement as a core selling methodology under the motto 'Your mine. Our time.' Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of custom and standard equipment, supplemented by recurring remote monitoring services via the client portal. Managing Director Fritz van Stittert leads the business.

Name

aranzu.

Legal name

Aranzu

Website

https://aranzu.co.za

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aranzu is a South African engineering firm, subsidiary of Paterson and Cooke, that designs and supplies custom mining and mineral processing equipment — including dewatering solutions, specialist valves, process piping, and backfill quality control systems — to African mining operators through direct field sales and regional distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining & Mineral Processing Equipment

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant) (IMAKANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media) (IMAKANAH), Mineral Processing Plant Design & EPCM (Flowsheet Development, Piloting & Scale-up) (IMAKALAK)

Keywords

• Mining process equipment
• Slurry handling systems
• Dewatering solutions mining
• Specialist mining valves
• Wear resistant castings

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Mining Equipment Sales: Aranzu develops and provides unique custom products for mining and mineral processing operations. The company works with approved manufacturers to create durable products tailored to client-specific problems. Revenue is generated through the sale of custom-engineered equipment and solutions.
2. Custom Product Development: The company accepts customer requests for bespoke products, with engineers developing solutions to meet unique client requirements. This includes custom-sized equipment and specialized valve configurations.
3. Skid Mounted Process Solutions: Pre-engineered modular solutions including container conversions, pump stations, flow meters, and valve change-over stations that can be customized to client needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aranzu develops and supplies custom-engineered mining and mineral processing equipment — including dewatering solutions, specialist valves, wear-resistant castings, process piping, backfill quality control instruments, and skid-mounted modular process systems — manufactured through approved partners for harsh mining environments. The company engages directly on-site with mining clients across Africa to identify problems and deliver tailored, durable equipment with optional remote monitoring via Comet Cloud integration.

Product overview

Aranzu develops unique industrial products for mining and mineral processing operations, working with approved manufacturers to create durable solutions. The product portfolio consists of multiple specialized categories: Mining & Mineral Processing Equipment (including flow distribution boxes), Dewatering Solutions (Dewatering Bin, Dewatering Pontoon, Vacuum Disc Filter Membranes), Control + Instrumentation (Smart Panels with remote monitoring), Green Energy (Solar Power Solutions), Process Piping (High-Pressure Flanges, Flexfit Pipe Connectors, Flow Splitters, Liners, Steel-Reinforced Slurry Pipe Support), Skid Mounted Process Solutions (Container Conversion, Gland Service Water Supply Skids, Wash Stations, Pump Stations, Flow Meters, Valve Change Over Stations), Settling Slurry Solutions (Jet Sump, Jet Pump), Backfill Quality Control (Large UCS Press, UCS Curing Container, UCS Moulds, Backfill Monitoring System), Specialist Valves (Dewatering Slide Gate Valve, Proseal Valve, High Pressure Knife Gate Valve, Bottom-Sealing Launder Gate, Easy Flow Pro Sampling Valve, Ball Check Valve, Flush Valve, High-Pressure Slurry Flow Diverter, Dump Valve), and Wear Resistant Castings (Orifice Plates, Liners). Products are designed to address specific mining challenges with remote monitoring capabilities through Comet Cloud integration and can be customized to meet unique client requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dewatering Bin Patented coarse solid dewatering bin that separates solids and liquids from dilute slurry streams for mining and dredge operations, providing wet bin storage and constant downstream flow delivery.
• Dewatering Pontoon Robust pontoon solution for dewatering slurry in mining operations, featuring a mounted suction pipe that extracts clean water from the surface of slurry in process water dams.
• Vacuum Disc Filter Membranes Replacement membranes for vacuum disc filter systems used in mining slurry dewatering, crafted from high-quality bespoke filter cloth for efficient solid-liquid separation.
• Smart Panels Industrial automation panels supporting multiple communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP), providing remote monitoring, real-time adjustments, and integration with existing plant control systems.
• Solar Power Solutions Renewable solar energy systems for mining applications aimed at reducing environmental impact while supporting sustainable mining operations.
• High-Pressure Flanges Precision-engineered flanges with pressure ratings from 100 bar to 300 bar for secure, leak-proof connections in high-pressure process piping systems.
• Flexfit Pipe Connector Advanced pipe connector enabling simplified, quick, and adjustable piping links between fixed equipment with flexibility and alignment precision.
• Flow Splitter High wear-resistant flow splitters for precisely splitting incoming streams to required numbers of outgoing streams in parallel process systems.
• Liners Replaceable wear-resistant liners tailored to existing process requirements, available in cast alloy or forged plate materials for high-impact and high-abrasion environments.
• Steel-Reinforced Slurry Pipe Support Prefabricated steel-reinforced support system for slurry process pipes, designed for diameters from 150 NB to 450 NB, providing high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance.
• Container Conversion & Modular Deployment Package Container conversion and modular deployment solutions providing flexible, offsite-assembled process installations for remote mining operations.
• Containerised Gland Service Water Supply Skid Containerised system for centrifugal pump gland service water supply, designed for quick installation and capable of supplying four centrifugal pumps in mining operations.
• Wash Station Automated unit for cleaning mining trucks with a high-pressure spray system, featuring water recycling for environmental efficiency.
• Skid Mounted Pump Station Mobile pumping system mounted on a skid for easy transport, powered by electricity or diesel with customizable automated or manual control.
• Skid Mounted Flow Meter Battery-operated mobile flow meter with Wi-Fi or LAN communication for real-time monitoring and data collection in remote mining locations.
• Skid Mounted Valve Change Over Station Movable valve stations for temporary installations, supporting pinch valves, plug valves, and knife gate valves without requiring permanent civil installations.
• Jet Sump Custom-designed sump for controlled extraction of highly settling, coarse slurries using a jet pump or fluidizer on discharge.
• Jet Pump Pumps with no moving parts for conveying slurry and aggregate streams, offering greatly reduced maintenance requirements compared to centrifugal slurry pumps.
• Large UCS Press Unconfined Compressive Strength testing press capable of applying maximum load of 75 tonnes, testing 300mm OD x 600mm high backfill specimens with integrated datalogger.
• UCS Curing Container Containerised backfill curing facilities with temperature and humidity regulation for quality control testing, available in 6m and 12m standard sizes.
• UCS Moulds Reusable moulds for UCS testing in backfill and cement industries, available in polyurethane for smaller sizes and stainless steel for larger sizes (200mm and above).
• Backfill Monitoring System Real-time monitoring system for stope backfilling lifecycle management using advanced sensor technology for enhanced safety and operational performance.
• Boger Slump Cylinder Slump cylinder instrument for measuring backfill workability as part of backfill quality control processes.
• Dewatering Slide Gate Valve Heavy-duty flow control and isolation valve for ROM and SAG mill feed applications, designed for accurate start, stop, or regulation of crushed ore and abrasive grit, with hydraulically operated sliding gate featuring self-cleaning blade support.
• Proseal Valve High-performance specialist valve with retractable piston design ensuring unobstructed flow when fully open, with pressure ratings up to 100 bar standard.
• High Pressure Knife Gate Valve Knife gate valve designed for high-pressure applications in mining and mineral processing operations.
• Bottom-Sealing Launder Gate Next-generation flow control gate with a unique bottom-extending blade configuration ensuring consistent sealing when closed and eliminating process fluid bypass.
• Easy Flow Pro Sampling Valve Advanced sampling valve for cementitious paste and high-solids slurry featuring a conical piston mechanism that breaks hardened buildup for reliable sampling.
• Ball Check Valve Self-actuated valve for critical slurry lines enabling automatic switching between standby and service pumps with maximum abrasion resistance and minimal pressure drop.
• Flush Valve Dual-function flush valve for water-only or combined water-air flushing operations in mining and cemented paste fill systems.
• High-Pressure Slurry Flow Diverter Flow diverter rated up to 250 bar for abrasive slurry applications in mining and industrial sectors, available in Victaulic and standard flange connections.
• Dump Valve Force Guard and Force Lite dump valves engineered as safety devices to protect critical pipeline infrastructure; Force Guard for high-pressure (>64 bar) applications and Force Lite for low-pressure applications.
• Orifice Plates Precision orifice plates for flow measurement and control in process piping applications, designed to reduce downtime and breakage in process plants.
• Jet Pump Pumps with no moving parts for conveying slurry and aggregate streams, offering greatly reduced maintenance requirements compared to centrifugal slurry pumps.
• Container Conversion Skid Solutions Pre-engineered modular solutions including container conversions, pump stations, flow meters, and valve change-over stations that can be customized to client needs for remote mining deployments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced equipment downtime through durable wear-resistant products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Elephant TradecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Elephant Trade extends Aranzu's market reach in the DRC mining sector.
• WescocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner operating in Namibia. Wesco serves as Aranzu's representative for mining equipment distribution in the Namibian market.
• MAC PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner operating in Ghana. MAC Partners extends Aranzu's distribution network to Ghanaian mining operations.
• Cope InvestmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner in Tanzania that works with Aranzu on mine site visits and supply solutions for remote African mining environments. Managing Director Fritz van Stittert travels to Tanzania with Cope Investment to visit mine sites.
• MINEXXTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution partner based in the USA. MINEXXT extends Aranzu's reach beyond Africa to the American mining market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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