Founded in 1953, Wilec is Africa’s largest manufacturer and supplier of input materials and technical solutions to the electric rotating machine, transformer and general industries. We have 3 operating divisions: Electrical- conductor, insulating materials and complementary products for the rotating machines and transformer industries. Mechanical- bearings and ancillary products for motors and general industry. Industrial- adhesive tapes and specialty films for the DIY, hardware and graphics industries. Extensive capital investment by new ownership ensures that Wilec stays at the forefront of the industries in which it operates, and in-house conductor manufacture, slitting, fabrication and machining facilities ensure that local content is maximized. Our team of technical specialists is supported by leading global manufacturers, ensuring that customers have up to date technical support and access to the latest technology developments in their respective fields.
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The WILEC annual revenue was $23.8 million in 2026.
Nene Mathebula is the CEO of WILEC.
91 people are employed at WILEC.
WILEC is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
The NAICS codes for WILEC are [3353, 33, 335].
The SIC codes for WILEC are [36, 362].