Local Manufacturing, World-Class Standards
Designed and built in Pretoria. ISO 9001:2015 certified, EN15085 welding standard, and over 70 years of engineering excellence.
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About Penbro Kelnick
Established in 1951, Penbro Kelnick is a South African electrical manufacturer and specialist supplier serving the Railway, Telecommunications, Mining, Petrochemical, Utilities and Industrial sectors.
With more than seven decades of experience, we are trusted by end users, consulting engineers, system integrators and OEM partners for reliable products, technical expertise and dependable local support. Our solutions are specified in major projects and installed in demanding applications across South Africa and international markets.
As part of the internationally recognised Telema Group, Penbro Kelnick combines local manufacturing capability with the backing of a global industrial group. Alongside sister company Strike Technologies, the group has a strong South African presence supporting critical infrastructure and industrial markets.
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Penbro Kelnick has over more than seven decades established itself as a leading supplier to the following market sectors:
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Penbro Kelnick Certified to EN 15085 for Railway Welding
Penbro Kelnick is certified to EN 15085 for the welding of railway vehicles and components. This company-level certification confirms that our welding processes, personnel and quality controls meet the applicable requirements for our approved scope, supporting the manufacture of railway products, including locomotive brake resistor assemblies.
Read More →Expanded Motor Starting Resistor Range for Mining and Industrial Applications
Penbro Kelnick manufactures rotor and stator starting resistors for low- and medium-voltage motors. These systems are engineered for reliable operation in the harsh environmental and operating conditions typical of South African mining and heavy industry.
Read More →Our mother company, Telema Group Approaches €500 Million as Global Expansion Continues
With revenue approaching €500 million, Telema Group continues to expand its global manufacturing presence, strengthening its leadership in power resistors for railway and industrial applications.
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