Designers and manufacturers of transformers and switchgear Hansen + Genwest was founded in 1976, and supplied the first South African-designed and manufactured flameproof transformer in 1977. The company originated in South Africa as General Electric Transformer and later purchased the flameproof transformer section from Merlin Gerin.
Hansen + Genwest manufactures high quality flameproof and non-flameproof electrical transformers and switchgear as well as ancillary electrical products for the blue chip mining industry and industrial sectors. Hansen + Genwest provide the following bespoke, turnkey solutions:
- VPI (dry type) transformers
- Miniature substation
- Oil transformers
- Flameproof switchgear
- Mobile/containerised substations
- Ancillary electrical equipment
The company is ISO 9001-2015 accredited and all products comply with international (IEC) standards and specifications including British, European and Australian standards.
Hansen + Genwest has a state-of-the-art factory and Red Seal-endorsed personnel offering the following services:
- Transformer manufacturing plant
- Test department (including partial discharge facility)
- Steel fabrication
- Wiring department
- Shotblast facilities
- Paint shop