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Overview

Flat-Foot Engineering is a leading mechanical engineering provider that offers a comprehensive range of services to meet the unique needs of various industries. With a systems-based approach, we specialize in the supply, installation, and repair of boilers, steam lines, laundry equipment, autoclaves, kitchen equipment, and medical gas systems, including compressed gases.

HQ LocationEast London South Africa

Date Launched

2006

HQ LocationEast London South Africa
Team Size40
Number Of Branches4
Press Contactmax@flatfootgroup.co.za | +27 43 721 2934

About Flat-Foot Engineering

Flat-Foot Engineering is a fully-fledged mechanical engineering provider, with a systems-based approach. We specialise in the supply, installation and repair of boilers, steam lines, laundry equipment, autoclaves kitchen equipment, and Medical gas including Compressed gasses.

We also design and manufacture customised high-quality hot water vessels according to the PD5500:215 welding procedures. Flat-Foot has grown tremendously since its formation in 2006, becoming one of the leading 100% black-owned and managed electro-mechanical companies with headquarters  in East London and branches in Port Elizabeth and Mthatha, and a growing presence in Johannesburg

Started by Max Mabuti, a professional boxer with just a wheelbarrow to deliver his product and a dream, Flat-Foot’s exponential growth and expansion into diverse sectors is driven by an executive team led by historically disadvantaged South African individuals (HDI’s) with a wealth of experience in Mechanical Engineering and related fields. For our clients, this means that we’ve got every mechanical and engineering need covered, be it delivering kitchen and laundry equipment throughout the country, managing the mechanical needs of all the private and government hospitals, or installing of hot water vessels for all our clients.

Services

All of products and services are strictly compliant with the highest quality standards. Our Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008 has been upgraded to ISO 9001:2015 to meet the latest standards set by the International Organisation for Standardisation, Quality Management Systems, as well as any applicable legislation or client requirements. This ensures we’re always up to date with Quality Management System (QMS) targets and objectives.

Our services include:

  • Boilers & Steam lines
  • Autoclaves
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Refrigeration
  • Steel Chimney Stacks
  • Laundry Equipment
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • High Pressure Hot Water Vessels
  • Boiler Filtration Systems
  • Medical Gas – Including Compressed Gases
  • Manufacturing

Achievements and Press Mentions

Achievements

  • Member of Top 40 National Gazelles (national SME growth accelerator programme).
  • The Top Empowerment Company in the Oliver Top Empowerment Awards 2018.
  • The ROCCI/FNB Business of the Year Award 2017 for Engineering.
  • SEDA Ambassador (Small Enterprise Development Agency).
  • Value Builder System innovator


Press Mentions

  • Flat-Foot Engineering celebrates 15 years (Daily Dispatch – 2017)
  • Las Vegas trip well worth effort (Dispatch Live 2018).
  • New development programme launched to boost EC Exports (AlogoaFM 2018).
  • The Turnaround At Flat-Foot Engineering (valuebuilder 2018)

Our Team

Max Mabuti

Managing Director

Justice Mangena

Accounts Manager

Keith De Wet

Technical & Boiler Division Manager

Tyron Jeacocks

Operations Manager

Zodwa Mgidi

Service Manager

Ilse Schmidt

Service Manager

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