VAG Valves now in SA

August 2008 News

German based VAG-Armaturen is a global leader in the manufacturing of valves for the water sector, and has been in the industry for more than 136 years. VAG-Valves South Africa is a BEE company and a full subsidiary of the German holding company.

The VAG South Africa management team is comprised of managing director, Vusie Sithole, and director, Sam Hamer. Sithole has a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Cologne Germany and has a variety of experience at senior level. Hamer has been involved in this industry for the last 25 years, most recently he was with Ainsworth Engineering.

The VAG product range is well known in the Southern African market and for the past 40 years Ainsworth Engineering has represented the brand. Clients can expect continued technical support and maintenance from the Ainsworth team.

For more information contact VAG-Valves South Africa, +27 (0)11 466 8130, [email protected], www.vag-southafrica.com

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