Malesela Taihan Electric Cable (M-TEC) has inaugurated a new continuous catenary vulcanisation (CCV) factory at its Vereeniging plant, expanding South Africa’s 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 company’s 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 Africa’s transmission and distribution infrastructure.
M-TEC, a joint venture between South Africa’s Community Investment Holdings and Korea’s Taihan Electric Wire Company, manufactures a range of power, telecommunications and specialised cables for utilities, municipalities and industry. The new facility is expected to create over 100 technical and manufacturing jobs. It includes energy-efficient systems and closed-loop recycling processes to reduce environmental impact.
