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take time to go through the innovation WILEC rises above the tides
adaption curve, just like any great
innovation,” acknowledges Zhao.
“There are likely to be some
applications and use cases generating a ILEC, Africa’s largest supplier of input materials and provider of cutting-edge
great deal of enthusiasm now that will technical solutions, has played a strategic role in supporting the electrical
not pass the harsh reality of economic Windustry with its wide range of products, including products servicing the
viability, but some will return as thriving rotating machines and transformers industry. As a prime business that has successfully
applications when the ecosystem is ready operated for over 70 years, WILEC has future-proofed itself and remained resilient in
for it,” he points out. adapting to the modern world it operates in.
Zhao concludes: “Successful energy A recent display of this came at a time which posed a challenge for many businesses
transition requires massive innovation and and individuals alike. The state of disaster following heavy rainfall and flooding
collaboration from the entire ecosystem that occurred in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal in April 2022, caused
of willing partners. Friendly competition significant damage to the area’s infrastructure and businesses, resulting in severe
is a key ingredient to drive critical and economic losses.
continuous improvement towards Among the many businesses which were impacted was WILEC’s Durban branch.
sustained impact. So, while competing to Following a significant refurbishment lasting several months, WILEC is proud of its
offer the best we can at any given stage of team’s efforts in ensuring that the branch is once more in full operation. A complete
this long transition, together we can make restocking has also been undertaken to keep to our brand promise of being a solutions-
it happen.” driven partner to our industry and to minimize waiting times for our customers. A
Zhao was a recent speaker at recent open day provided an ideal opportunity for WILEC to welcome both new and
the Hydrogen Economy Discussion existing customers from across KwaZulu-Natal and to introduce (or reintroduce) them
event on Tuesday 6 September at the to the company’s wide range of products.
Johannesburg Country Club. Focusing on “On behalf of the entire WILEC family, I’d like to congratulate our team on the
global developments, implications and successful refurbishment of our Durban branch. The reopening of this branch has not
opportunities, the event looked at hydrogen only been an indication of our strength as a business, but also allows us to continue
as a powerful enabler for the global energy providing exceptional services and solutions to regional customers,” said Ronel van
transition as we seek to diversify energy Straaten, the company’s national sales executive. “We are committed to maintaining a
sources and fast-track the route to net zero. nationwide footprint, and this branch is a key part of keeping that promise,” she added.
In South Africa, the discussion centres WILEC will continue to deliver solutions under all three of the company’s product
around opportunities to become a leading categories namely electrical, tapes and mechanical, and drive the sustainability,
player in the global hydrogen economy, innovation and quality of service agendas for the industries they service.
given its unique position as the world’s Existing and new clients are welcome to visit WILEC’s Durban branch situated at 13A
largest producer of PGMs and its huge The Avenue East, Prospecton, Durban. The branch’s phone number is 031 569-4883.
potential for renewable energy production. The company is pleased to be able, once again, to offer local access to ongoing
In addition, Zhao is a speaker at the technical support that WILEC is known for.
Hydrogen-Africa Summit 2022 from 28
to 29 September at the Hilton Sandton Contact WILEC, Phone 011 629-9300, sales@wilec.co.za, https://www.wilec.co.za
in Johannesburg. The summit places the
spotlight on green hydrogen’s potential
to alter several value chains in the energy
business, as well as in the mobility and
industrial sectors, due to global climate
change initiatives.

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