Powertech is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Johannesburg Securities Exchange-listed Allied Electronics Corporation Limited (Altron). Established in 1978, Powertech today is one of South Africa's leading suppliers of electrical and electronic equipment and has four operating divisions - Cables, Transformers, Batteries, and System Integrators.

Powertech comprises a large number of individual operations which specialise in the manufacturing and delivery of world class products, services, expertise and solutions to address diverse needs for electrical and power equipment in South Africa and beyond.

Their Parent

Allied Electronics Corporation Limited (Altron) through its principal subsidiaries, Allied Technologies Limited, Bytes Technology Group (Pty) Limited and Power Technologies (Pty) Limited, is invested in the telecommunications, multi-media, information technology and power electronics industries.

Sustainable growth is a hallmark of Altron’s strategic vision and is a tangible indicator of the success of their long-term strategy. Sustainable growth differs from market-related growth because it is driven by Altron’s long-term commitment to:

• - Continually improve internal efficiencies
• - Grow organically through intelligent technology partnership
• - Invest in our people and our businesses; and
• - Grow by seeking appropriate acquisitions in our chosen sectors.

Sustainable growth is underpinned by values and people and reflected in the care we take with their customers and their communities – in equal measure.

Vision

To be the chosen company by their stakeholders as their preferred electrical/electronic power and telecommunications infrastructure systems and solutions partner.

Mission

Through continued innovation, customer focus, leveraging off their alliance partners and strategic investment in sustainable growth, efficiencies, skills development of their staff and the environment , they will strive to meet their customers‘ requirements, supplier, staff and shareholder return expectations, responsibly, honestly and with integrity.

Strategic Drivers

Powertech is committed to growing its business through effective and responsible corporate practices. With a strong focus on core business through its five divisions, Powertech takes pride in being the supplier of choice to its customers, delivering quality products backed by service excellence, knowledgeable and experienced staff.

The Group strategy rests on four key elements: Growth, both organic and through acquisition, supply chain management, alliances with key suppliers, and human capital development.