Our Global Technology Partners

At Phendula Synergy, we align with world-class manufacturers to supply advanced electrical and mechanical components for the rail and industrial sectors. Our international partners are carefully selected for their engineering excellence, long-standing industry reputation, and ability to deliver high-performance solutions in mission-critical environments.

Through these collaborations, we offer our clients access to cutting-edge systems, from precision relays and protection devices to rugged control components and specialist hardware, designed to meet the toughest operational standards.

Explore the companies we proudly represent in South Africa and beyond.

B Hepworth & Company Limited (Hepworth Group)

Bio: Established in 1868 and incorporated in Yorkshire in 1899, B Hepworth originally produced chemicals for the local carpet industry. Today the Hepworth Group is a global leader in marine, rail, and specialist vehicle windscreen wiping and wash systems, with over 70 years in marine wipers and 30 years in rail solutions. Based in the UK, they design high-performance control systems and bespoke wiper solutions for rigorous applications

Greenwood Engineering A/S

Bio: Greenwood Engineering A/S is a Danish company specializing in high-precision measurement systems for the railway, road, and airport industries.

In the railway sector, their MiniProf systems provide accurate, full-contact measurements of rail profiles, wheels, brakes, and switches—used for condition monitoring, maintenance, and safety checks.

In the road industry, Greenwood is known for the Traffic Speed Deflectometer (TSD), a system that measures pavement strength at normal driving speeds, making large-scale road assessments faster and more efficient.

All systems are backed by advanced software, including MiniProf Envision and the MiniProf Criterion mobile app. Greenwood Engineering is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, with a global client base across transport infrastructure sectors.

Mafelec

Bio: Mafelec is a French manufacturer specializing in control and signaling solutions designed for harsh environments. With over 70 years of engineering expertise, Mafelec delivers high-performance components including sealed push-buttons, LED indicators, cam switches, and complete control panels.

Their products are used across key industries such as railway, industrial vehicles, energy, defense, and transportation, and are known for their durability under extreme conditions—meeting international standards for waterproofing (IP69K), impact resistance (IK10), and electromagnetic compatibility.

Mafelec is part of the Mafelec TEAM group, offering tailored solutions that combine mechanical robustness with electrical precision for demanding applications worldwide.

Microelettrica Scientifica S.p.A.

Bio: Founded over 70 years ago, Microelettrica Scientifica fully designs and manufactures switches, protection relays, and resistors for demanding rail transportation, urban mobility, and industrial sectors (including steel, cement, petrochemicals, utilities). Their products are engineered for advanced electrical power and DC railway infrastructure applications

Mors Smitt

Bio: Mors Smitt Group – a proud member of Wabtec Corporation – brings over a century of excellence in relay and safety-critical technology. With origins dating back to the late 19th century in Europe, the company has evolved into a world-leading provider of railway and industrial solutions. Serving both rolling stock and infrastructure markets, Mors Smitt offers an unrivalled portfolio—ranging from long-life relays, advanced energy-measurement systems, and custom-engineered control subsystems to maintenance tools and obsolescence solutions.

Products meet the highest industry standards (EN 50155, IEC 60571, EN 50463) and enjoy unmatched global support—backed by manufacturing and sales operations across Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. Known for uncompromised quality, safety, and innovation, the company stands ready to support your projects with dependable, tailored solutions.