Weba Chute Systems, a leader in the design and manufacture of custom-engineered transfer chutes, is riding a wave of increased demand, forecasting a busier 2024 with sustained growth into 2025. The company’s CEO, Mark Baller, attributes this uptrend to the mining sector’s growing recognition of the value that specialized transfer points bring to operations, both in efficiency and productivity.
With a solid project pipeline already established in southern Africa, Weba Chutes is also making significant inroads internationally. “Countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe are showing promising prospects, particularly in copper, cobalt, and platinum mining,” Baller notes. The company’s international presence is expanding, with major projects on the horizon, including a significant contract to supply about 50 chutes for a project in the United States and up to eight custom-engineered chutes for a gold mine expansion in Turkey.
Weba Chute Systems’ reputation for solving specific operational challenges continues to attract new clients worldwide, with recent engagements extending the company’s footprint into Jordan and Saudi Arabia. This global reach underscores the company’s adaptability and innovation in addressing the unique needs of diverse mining environments.
Back in its home region, Weba Chute Systems has not only maintained but expanded its influence in the Southern African mining landscape. Recent projects include the supply of 32 bespoke chutes for a South African steel plant and ten large chutes for a platinum mine in Zimbabwe through a leading EPCM company. The company is also contributing to an expansion project at a local manganese producer, showcasing its capacity to handle large-scale, complex projects.
A significant factor in Weba Chute Systems’ success is its resilience to production disruptions, such as load-shedding, thanks to its investment in renewable energy and backup power solutions at its Wadeville manufacturing facility. This commitment ensures uninterrupted work and adherence to client deadlines without sacrificing quality. The facility’s on-site solar power installation further helps mitigate the rising cost of energy, aligning with global sustainability trends.
Baller emphasizes the company’s dedication to leveraging the latest technology and maintaining a fully resourced work environment to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs. “Our competitive edge is not only in our cost advantage for foreign contracts conducted from South Africa but in the measurable value our engineered chutes add to customer operations by optimizing uptime and enhancing production,” he states.
As Weba Chute Systems continues to expand its global footprint, its focus remains on innovation, collaboration, and resilience in empowering mining operations with efficient and sustainable transfer chute solutions. This strategic approach positions the company well for further growth in the dynamic energy era, promising a bright future for Weba Chutes and its stakeholders in the mining sector worldwide.
