Pioneering Positive Impact

With roots in South Africa dating back to the 1920s, Alfa Laval has supported Africa’s industries for over a century. Today, our 230+ employees across 12 sites serve 43 countries across the Middle East, Egypt and Southeast Africa, supporting more than 1,000 customers with 36,500 installed units. Through innovative heat transfer, separation and fluid handling technologies, we help industries optimize resources, improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact, while proudly contributing to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Across Africa, Alfa Laval solutions support critical industries including energy, mining, oil & gas, food and beverage, water and wastewater, and marine. For more than 100 years, our work has been helping businesses make better use of resources while creating opportunities for more sustainable growth. 

The world faces some big challenges. There’s rising demand for energy, clean water, sustainable food and decarbonized marine transportation. Meeting these challenges will require significant change – and Alfa Laval is uniquely positioned to help. Our corporate journey began more than 140 years ago. Ever since we have challenged conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. Alfa Laval products and solutions can enable us, our customers and societies to meet sustainability goals, boost circular business, and develop sustainable value chains.   

With our global view and experience we are uniquely positioned to take the role as the transition leader. That comes with great responsibility.  Our purpose of pioneering positive impact serves as the motivational force in our daily activities to deliver outstanding customer service, technology leadership and an inspiring and embracing workplace.