Patterson, NY – November 25, 2024 — REELEX Packaging Solutions, a leading innovator in sustainable wire and cable packaging technology, announced WEINERT Industries as its newest licensee and its first in South Africa. This partnership marks a significant expansion of REELEX’s licensing program into Africa, strengthening the company’s commitment to serving diverse global markets with innovative cable packaging solutions.
WEINERT Industries, a family-owned leader in advanced photonics, fiber optics, and specialized cable manufacturing, brings extensive expertise in providing ultrapure fused silica, preforms, rods, optical fibers, and cables for telecommunications, mining, energy, and transportation sectors. As a new REELEX licensee, WEINERT will leverage REELEX’s state-of-the-art, twist-free, tangle-free packaging and machinery technology to enhance the efficiency and user-friendliness of their cable products, which serve critical industries both locally and internationally.
“With the addition of WEINERT Industries to our global network of licensees, we enter new markets which present new and innovative ways to expand the REELEX network,” said David Gerhart, CEO of REELEX. “This partnership is a testament to the shared commitment between our organizations to drive quality and innovation. With WEINERT’s strong reputation and extensive reach, we look forward to supporting their growth and expanding our footprint in South Africa and beyond.”
With manufacturing facilities across Germany, the USA, China, South Africa, Singapore, and Hong Kong, WEINERT Industries is well-positioned to integrate REELEX’s technology into their product line and to bring advanced, customer-centric solutions to a broad base of industries. As part of the REELEX family, WEINERT will provide cable solutions that offer convenience, reliability, and enhanced performance, aligning with both companies’ shared vision for innovation and excellence.
“We are excited to join forces with REELEX as their first licensee in South Africa,” said Marcus Bloom-Pflug, CEO, WEINERT Industries Africa & Executive Board Member, WEINERT Group.
“The REELEX packaging system will allow us to deliver even greater value to our customers. This is a significant milestone for us, and we are eager to bring these benefits to the South African market and beyond.”
REELEX & WEINERT South Africa Licensee Contact
WEINERT Special Cables (Pty) Ltd
3 Marthinus Ras Street
0250 Brits, North West Province
South Africa
Phone: +27 012 381 1400
Email: sales-africa@weinert-industries.com
About REELEX Packaging Solutions
REELEX Packaging Solutions is a global leader in packaging technology for the wire and cable industry. Known for its patented REELEX® packaging, the company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and providing solutions that enhance productivity across the supply chain. For more information, please visit www.reelex.com.
About WEINERT Industries
WEINERT Industries is a leading provider of ultrapure fused silica, preforms, rods, optical fibers, cables, and special components, serving industries including telecommunications, mining, energy, and transportation. Family-owned and rooted in a strong commitment to innovation, WEINERT Industries operates facilities across Germany, the USA, China, South Africa, Singapore, and Hong Kong, bringing cutting-edge solutions to a global clientele.
Contact:
Heidi Davidson
Galvanize Worldwide – for REELEX
heidi@galvanizeworldwide.com
(914) 441-6862
