Established in 1974 by Martin Zechner, Betterect is a specialist in mild and stainless steel fabrication, installation and corrosion protection. Our core services include design, detailing, steel fabrication, corrosion protection and turn-key installation services.

We have extensive experience in the industrial, mining and petrochemical environments having fabricated and erected:

• Solid-Liquid Separation Equipment (such as thickeners, belt filters, linear screens, filter presses to name a few)

• Dewatering & Filter Plant Equipment

• Structural Steel

• Material Handling Equipment

• Pressure Vessels

• Hoppers & Chutes

• Drums & Storage Tanks

• Mixing, Holding & Feed Tanks

We have built up an enviable reputation within the industry synonymous with top quality workmanship and professionalism by employing highly skilled, experienced and competent personnel, using the latest technology and equipping our workshops with an impressive array of tools and equipment.

As an Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”), we pride ourselves on providing cost effective services and supplying custom-made steel fabrications and erection services to various industries. We have fostered long standing relationships with many of our clients.

Our head office and fabrication operations are based in Chamdor, Krugersdorp, South Africa and we are perfectly situated to carry out installation projects throughout Southern and Central Africa.

We have been expanding since our establishment in 1974 with our most recent expansion being completed in 2022 adding a further 6,500m2 under roof space and increasing our material processing and cutting capacity by 350%.

The Team