PROFILE Maritz
PROFILE Maritz Electrical Delivering projects on time and in budget, beyond client expectations, every time. From commercial electrical applications to international standard large area and sports stadium lighting, Maritz Electrical delivers end-to-end electrical solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs. Service excellence and exceptional quality are key differentiators and qualities that clients have come to expect from Maritz Electrical. Established by Kurt Maritz in January 2000, the company is BBBEE compliant (Level 1 contributor) and ISO 9001 certified, employing full-time, licensed installation and master electricians. All artisans have completed Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) training. Maritz Electrical places great emphasis on client relationships, both private or commercial, and prides itself on the ability to respond to any contracting requirements in an efficient and cost-effective way. A world-first at the tip of Africa from Maritz Electrical In 2017, St George’s Park Cricket stadium became the world’s first International Cricket Council-compliant, LED-lit stadium and the first to be fitted with theatrics. Maritz Electrical won the contract to supply and install a Musco Lighting system at the venue after visiting the USA with officials from Eastern Province Cricket and the national cricket board. Over four days in December 2017, the famous ground (pictured top) celebrated the landmark of being the first South African cricket venue to host a day-night Test match, South Africa’s Proteas versus Zimbabwe. The R27-million contract was completed on time and in budget by a team from Maritz Electrical, led by Warren Williams. Other projects Maritz Electrical has been contracted by Stellenbosch and Overstrand Municipalities in the Western Cape to provide the electrification for large housing projects, and Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape to install much-needed lights at an informal settlement. Other flagship projects include the revamp of Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium CONTACT INFO Address: 11 Noll Avenue, Athlone, Cape Town, 7764 Tel: +27 21 703 0867 Fax: +27 64 552 436 Email: tenders@maritzelectrical.co.za Website: www.maritzelectrical.co.za EASTERN CAPE BUSINESS 2019 10 A world-first and a South Africanfirst at two of South Africa’s favourite sporting stadiums. (Stellenbosch University, pictured) track lighting, with an LED lighting system from Musco, another first in South Africa, the re-lighting of Cape Town’s Grand Parade and security lighting for various Waste Water Treatment Works across the City of Cape Town. Services Maritz Electrical is a premier supplier and installer of sports stadium lighting solutions and provides commercial electrical services, which include project management, design, supply and installation of electrical systems such as: • Electrical and reticulation services • Testing and commissioning • Water analysis, monitoring, management and purification systems • Lighting and power • External lighting • Mechanical services integration • Emergency switchgear • HV and LV switchgear • Pre-planned maintenance.
Lighting the Eastern Cape FOCUS Informal settlements in Buffalo City up in lights and improved efficiencies at East London Airport, thanks to Maritz Electrical. Project Manager Diketso Kumalo Following the successful installation of the world’s first International Cricket Council-compliant, LED-lit stadium at St George’s Park Cricket Ground in Port Elizabeth and the first athletics stadium in South Africa to have an LED lighting solution, Coetzenburg Stadium at the University of Stellenbosch, Maritz Electrical has expanded its range of projects in the Eastern Cape. Work at the East London Airport, and at the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, show Maritz Electrical’s versatility, especially in large-area LED lighting. Project Manager Diketso Kumalo reports that the six-month contract to install LED energy-saving lights at East London Airport was completed on time and in budget. Says Kumalo, “One of our goals for all projects is to provide total client satisfaction, on top of saving on energy costs.” LED lighting significantly reduces power consumption. Maritz Electrical’s pre- and post-installation testing confirmed that East London Airport will save on electricity costs. The Maritz contract with the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality includes the provision of mast lighting to informal settlements across the municipality. “We are providing them with 20m-high masts with LED luminaires,” says Kumalo. “LED consumes far less power compared to high-pressure sodium or metal halide, although with LED, lux levels are better.” So, costs are reduced, and the power of illumination will be better for residents. Kumalo says that a Maritz Electrical Eastern Cape office could be a possibility. “Our presence is growing,” he notes. “Depending on the projects we receive from the province, an Eastern Cape office would be an advantage.” Kumalo points out that Maritz Electrical’s expertise extends beyond lighting. “We do a variety of electrical works and we offer project management, consulting, compliance services, hazardous area classification and MV and LV maintenance.” 11 EASTERN CAPE BUSINESS 2019
