Celebrating the Ideas Moving Industry Forward

The New Products & Innovation Awards celebrate the products, technologies and engineering solutions being showcased by Electra Mining Africa exhibitors.

Adjudicated by the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC), the awards recognise the research, engineering expertise and innovation behind solutions delivering practical value to industry.

Exclusive to Electra Mining Africa exhibitors.

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Recognition for Innovation

Behind every new product is an investment in ideas, research, testing and development.

The awards provide Electra Mining Africa exhibitors with an opportunity to have that work recognised, highlighting innovations that demonstrate technical excellence, strong product development and the ability to address real industry challenges.

What the Awards Celebrate

Innovation & Engineering Excellence
Original thinking and strong technical development.

Research & Development
The expertise and investment behind transforming ideas into practical solutions.

Product Quality & Performance
Products developed to perform reliably in demanding industrial environments.

Practical Industry Value
Solutions that deliver meaningful benefits to industry and their users.

Showcasing South African Capability

Previous awards have recognised innovations across mining, industrial, electrical, transport, information technology and health and safety, from specialised mining equipment and intelligent monitoring systems to automation and safety technologies.

The awards highlight the depth of engineering and manufacturing capability represented at Electra Mining Africa and celebrate exhibitors investing in continuous improvement and innovation.

Exclusive to Exhibitors

Participation in the New Products & Innovation Awards is reserved for Electra Mining Africa exhibitors, providing an additional platform for participating companies to have their latest developments recognised during the show.

Award entries are managed through the Exhibitor E-Zone.

Celebrating Excellence at Electra Mining Africa

Through its role as adjudicator, SACEEC helps ensure entries are evaluated fairly and consistently, while supporting a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and global competitiveness across South African manufacturing.

The 2026 New Products and Innovation Awards winners will be announced during Electra Mining Africa.