2nd place: Logistics, Environmental & Specialised Services

Best Agricultural & Forestry Cooperative
TWK (Empangeni)
Best Coal Exporter
Transnet National Ports Authority (Empangeni)
Best Commercial HVAC / Cooling Systems Contractor
Arctic Air
Best Commercial Truck Wash
Richards Bay Freight Services
Best Commercial Truck & Trailer Accessories
Yanks And Sons (Richards Bay)
Best Company Supporting Eco Friendly Practices
Mpact Recycling (Richards Bay)
Best Community Development Initiative
RBIDZ (Richards Bay)
Best Environmental Services Company
Spill Tech (Richards Bay)
Best Freight & Logistics Services
Tres10 International (Richards Bay)

Tres10 International moves mountains – literally. Winning Best of Zululand Industrial titles for Bulk Material Handling, Mechanical Engineering, and Mining Supply – plus runner-up in Freight & Logistics – they’re the powerhouse that turns heavy lifting into smooth delivery. From plant hire to project logistics, they keep Zululand’s industries roaring forward with muscle and momentum.
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Best Industrial Protective Coatings & Surface Protection
Southey Contracting (Richards Bay)

Southey Contracting secured second place in Best Industrial Protective Coatings & Surface Protection. With roots dating back to 1939, they deliver corrosion protection, thermal metal spraying, abrasive blasting and high-pressure water jetting. Their Richards Bay team supports industries from mining to marine, extending asset lifecycles and safeguarding infrastructure against harsh conditions.
Best Industrial Rail Contractor
Sky Rail (Richards Bay)
Best Marine Cleaning Services
Natal Marine Services (Richards Bay)
Best Paper and Packaging solutions
Sappi

Sappi secured second place in the Best Paper and Packaging Solutions category. Renowned globally for its sustainable paper and pulp products, Sappi’s Richards Bay operations play a key role in delivering innovative packaging solutions that combine high performance with environmental responsibility. This recognition reflects the industry’s confidence in a company that continues to drive innovation while advancing more sustainable paper and packaging
solutions.
Best Port Related Service Provider
Grindrod (Richards Bay)
Best Ready-Mix Concrete Supplier
Afrimat (Richards Bay)
Best Shipping Services Company
365 Shipping (Richards Bay)
Best Specialised Concrete Contractor
Leomat Construction (Richards Bay)
Best Steel Cutting & Supply Specialists
Khonzi Engineering Services (Richards Bay)
Best Welding Company
Vitech Engineering (Richards Bay)

Vitech Engineering celebrated several placements in the 2026 Best of Zululand Industrial Awards. Their recognition across civil, welding, fabrication and structural engineering shows the breadth of their expertise. From building strong foundations to shaping steel, Vitech Engineering has proven itself as a versatile force in Richards Bay’s industrial sector.