Malesela Taihan Electric Cable M-TEC has inaugurated a new continuous catenary vulcanisation CCV factory at its Vereeniging plant, expanding South Africas local production capacity for high-voltage cross-linked polyethylene power cables.
The facility features advanced automation systems with integrated programmable logic controllers and human-machine interface controls, enabling real-time monitoring of temperature, pressure and line speed. According to M-TEC, the new CCV line achieves up to 300 higher production speed and improved insulation quality compared with the companys original 1974 line while reducing waste and energy use.
The investment will allow M-TEC to manufacture 66 kV high-voltage cables from 2026, strengthening local supply for national grid, industrial and renewable energy projects. The company said the expansion positions it to meet growing demand for locally produced, high-performance cable solutions supporting South Africas transmission and distribution infrastructure.