HISTORY OF MECHEM

 
         
WHO IS MECHEM?
 
MECHEM (Pty) Ltd was established in the late 1960's, as a research and development facility of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa, to provide the then South African Defence Force (SADF) with mechanical and chemical technology solutions for defence related problems (providing a clear indication of the origins of the name "MECHEM"). In 1988 the unit was transferred to the South African Armaments Corporation (ARMSCOR). In 1992, when the RSA Government decided to commercialize its defense industry, MECHEM was grouped as part of the newly formed DENEL (Pty) Ltd.  
         
During the unbundling process of DENEL (Pty) Ltd in early 2007, MECHEM was registered as MECHEM (Pty) Ltd on 1 April 2007.  
         
 
Some of the first tests done by MECHEM
Dr. V.P. Joynt - previous manager of MECHEM
 
         
THE MECHEM BRAND
 
In a fiercely contested market the essence of the MECHEM brand differentiates the company from its competitors through commitment to quality, performance and delivery.  
         
Over the years MECHEM has established itself internationally as a preferred provider of Mine Action Services.  
         
The Mechem symbol originated from:
 
       
 
The chemical symbol for nitrate, and  
       
 
The mine protected hull of the CASSPIR, a mine protected vehicle.  
       
         
         
 
         
   © 2006 www.mechemdemining.com - All Rights Reserved.                                                                                                       
While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, neither MECHEM nor its employees
will accept responsibility or liability for the validity of any information obtained from this site