Guest Article: Directech secures sole distribution from International Robotics for Africa

After 28 years in South Africa, the Directech Group goes global and secures sole distribution from International Robotics company for Africa.


In an ever-changing world full of new technology, the Directech Group is leading the way towards an automated future. A future in which production efficiencies and quality standards are attained through the intelligent application of Mechanics, Electronics, Intralogistics, and Robotics.

After 28 years of operating in Africa, the Directech Group have broadened their global horizons with the purchase of Peak Analysis & Automation (PAA), located in Farnborough, UK, as well as Peak Robotics, based in Colorado, USA.

PAA design and build bespoke automated laboratory systems while Peak Robotics specialises in the design and manufacture of collaborative robots for laboratory systems.  Their applications are used within the fields of life and physical sciences, and both provide design and installation to ensure their customers get the integrated lab automation solution they require.

On top of their Global expansion, the Directech Group has also been awarded with a sole distribution, for one of the leading international robotics and welding solution companies, OTC Daihen, for the entire African Continent.

Today, the Directech Group’s unique style of automation technology can be found in more than 100 applications across Southern Africa in various industries including but not limited to; Automotive, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Material Handling, Rail, Manufacturing, Petrochemical and now Laboratory Automation.

To experience such international growth in such unprecedented times just goes to show the Directech Group live by their motto “Impossible is an Opinion”.


This article was prepared by Directech. A member of the Austrian Business Chamber

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