1st place: Technical, Specialised & Process Solutions

Best Hydroblasting & Vacuum Services
RIG (Richards Bay)

RIG Maintenance took first place in the Hydroblasting & Vacuum Services category in the inaugural Best of Zululand Industrial Awards. With advanced equipment and proven expertise, they handle heavy-duty hydroblasting and vacuum projects that keep pipelines, plants and facilities operating at peak performance, delivering precision, reliability and results that Zululand industries trust.
Best Industrial Automation Specialists
Philco Systems (Richards Bay)

Philco Systems has been voted among Zululand’s best, with accolades across automation, process support and instrumentation. Their work turns complexity into clarity, powering industry with precision and technical depth. From control systems to calibration, they deliver solutions that keep operations steady, smart and confidently future–ready.
Best Industrial Bearings Supplier
BMG (Richards Bay)
Best Industrial Chemicals & Cleaning Services
Jetchem (Richards Bay)

Jetchem Richards Bay earned top honours in Best Industrial Chemicals & Cleaning Services at the 2026 Best of Zululand Industrial Awards. With reliable chemical solutions and thorough cleaning expertise, they support industries that demand precision, keeping facilities efficient, equipment maintained and operations running with confidence.
Best Industrial Filtration Solutions
Zululand Filters (Richards Bay)

Zululand Filters took top spot in Best Industrial Filtration Solutions. With roots in Richards Bay since 1991, they’ve become a powerhouse in filtration and lubrication supply. Backed by global partners and exclusive distribution agreements, they deliver filtration and lubrication systems across automotive, shipping, and industrial sectors.
Best Industrial Load Testing
Bay Lifting, Engineering & Maintenance (Richards Bay)
Best Industrial Pumps Supplier
Samco Pumps (Richards Bay)

Samco Pumps keeps Zululand flowing. Crowned Best Industrial Pumps Supplier, they turn pressure into progress and flow into future. From mining shafts to municipal systems, their pumping solutions keep pressure steady and flow unstoppable, proving every powerful pump is a heartbeat of progress.
Best Industrial Refractory Supply & Installation
Aluref (Richards Bay)
Best Instrumentation & Calibration Services Company
Site Weighing & Instrumentation Services (SWIS) (Richards Bay)

SWIS measured up, winning Best Instrumentation & Calibration Services Company in the 2026 Best of Zululand Industrial Awards. With a proven track record in the field of static and automatic weighing systems, and as a SANAS accredited verification laboratory, SWIS keeps its industrial clients confident where it counts!
Best Process Equipment & Technical Support Services
Philco Systems (Richards Bay)

Philco Systems has been voted among Zululand’s best, with accolades across automation, process support and instrumentation. Their work turns complexity into clarity, powering industry with precision and technical depth. From control systems to calibration, they deliver solutions that keep operations steady, smart and confidently future–ready.