Schenck Process is back in Southern Africa – rebranded as Qlar
From November 1st, 2024, Schenck Process is back on the market in Southern Africa. Now under the new name Qlar. Since rebranding to Qlar in May 2024, the German-headquartered bulk specialist has a strengthened focus on driving circular transformation in the key industries of cement, steel, chemicals and performance materials. The re-entry in Southern Africa is based on the ending non-compete agreement with Sandvik. After the market carve-out in 2022, every existing client of an installed Schenck Process solution in Southern Africa can now benefit from the aftermarket, spare parts and maintenance services of Qlar and new digitally enabled and sustainable Qlar solutions.
In May 2022, Schenck Process announced the sale of its Mining Business to Swedish engineering group Sandvik AB. This step also meant the temporary market exit in Southern Africa. Now, Schenck Process is back in the industries cement, steel, chemicals and performance materials under the new name Qlar.
“Southern Africa is and has been an important market for us ever since: There are many long-lasting and reliable Schenck Process solutions installed at our clients in Southern Africa. With our experienced Qlar team, we can support Schenck Process solution owners in the best possible way with our aftermarket, spare parts and maintenance services on-site. Not to forget our new digitally enabled and sustainable Qlar products”, explains Dr. Jörg Ulrich, President and CEO of the Qlar Group.
The Schenck Process brand, with its product portfolio, will remain as a product brand under the roof of Qlar that will drive future innovative solutions in the green and circular economy.
The Qlar Group aims to strengthen existing partnerships and renew cooperation with key players in the cement and steel industries. ”With Qlar, I am proud to open a new chapter,” explains Frank Thomasberger, Director of Agents and Sales Locations at the Qlar Group. ”Going forward, we will not only uphold the high standards of Schenck Process product quality and service excellence. By advancing the circular transformation process, we will also support our clients in overcoming the challenges of decarbonization.”
Qlar is duly authorised to offer its comprehensive range of solutions in South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Namibia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Botswana, Lesotho, Angola, Eswatini and Zambia.
Image 1: Dr. Jörg Ulrich, President and CEO of the Qlar Group. (© Qlar)
Image 2: Frank Thomasberger, Director of Agents and Sales Locations at the Qlar Group. (© Qlar)
