Group Overview

Copalcor offers solutions incorporating a wide range of rolled, extruded and forged non-ferrous metal products for the local and international market. Through ongoing development and expansion the company maintains its position as a leader in the field of service to South African strategic industries and continues to grow as an exporter worldwide.

Copalcor Location

Copalcor's head office and production facilities are situated on a 40 hectare, company-owned property in Wadeville, Germiston, which is located near Johannesburg in South Africa's Gauteng province.

Copalcor Origins

Established in the Johannesburg area in 1948, the company has undergone various name changes from McKechnie Brothers, Brass Extruders (BESA) and Copalcor Rolled Metals (CRM) to the current Copalcor Group, with branches of Copalcor Trading in four major cities.

Message from the Managing Director, Gordon Grant

"Copalcor is one company that can service and deliver to the growing electrical sector. We aim to focus on niche markets and to develop an international footprint, leveraging off our total value chain offering."

Copalcor's Total Copper Value Chain Offering

Standards are maintained throughout each process, from validation of raw material to the final semi-manufactured product. This is achieved by adherence to ISO 9001:2008.

Professional Association

Copalcor is a Supporting Member of the Copper Development Association Africa and is actively represented by Gordon Grant on the CDA Africa board.

BBBEE Certification

Details of Copalcor's Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment scorecard:

BBBEE Certificate March 2007 | 46 kb | PDF
BBBEE Letter of Intent August 2009 | 171 kb | PDF