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About RENLAW

Everything you want to know about Cape Town’s very own Renlaw industrial blade and cutting tool manufacturer.

Renlaw is Africa’s leading industrial cutting tool manufacturer. We provide the highest quality industrial tooling through cutting edge technology. We bring you good business value with sustainable practices.

Our high-tech factory, quality tool steels, and professional staff ensure that we offer innovative products to our customers across  Africa.

CLIENT ENGAGEMENT

By engaging with you, our customers, and discovering your wants, needs, and frustrations, we are able to work together to provide you with improved cutting solutions and cost-effective tooling.

OPTIMIZATION

Our experienced production team and flexible production facilities enable us to manufacture parts to sample or drawing with the improvements that you need to help you get the most out of your production. 

SHARPENING

Professional sharpening ensures that your tools keep cutting like new, for twice as long, and at a fraction of the cost.

WHO IS RENLAW

Renlaw industrial blade and cutting tool manufacturer

Established in 1985, Renlaw is Africa’s largest industrial blade and cutting tool manufacturer.
We are dedicated to the pursuit of ingenuity and sustainable technological development, while we honour the traditional values of high quality products and exceptional client service. Our goal is to offer the local market quality, cost-effective tooling.
Our sales branch in Johannesburg caters for the needs of our customers in Gauteng and surrounding areas, while the Western and Eastern Cape are managed by our exceptional local Cape Town sales team.

International clients are serviced from our head office in Cape Town.

All of our customers enjoy the benefits of a team who are passionate about our values, and value their business’, not just as customers, but also  as contributors to the local economy and workforce. From in-person visits to international video calls, and everything in between, Renlaw endeavours to be there for our customers.

OUR MISSION

Renlaw believes in the power and potential of Africa.

We aim to promote that potential.

We create a superior customer experience to keep your production running hassle-free, with high cut-quality and minimal blade-change stoppages. Our aim is to support you with technical expertise and the highest quality blades at the best possible price.

OUR CAUSES

Renlaw supports many charitable causes each year. We have raised and donated thousands of Rand for local organisations that are close to our hearts. We were honoured to assist with the development of specialised cutting tools for the NSRI teams who save whales entangled in fishing nets. These blades are able to cut quickly through thick rope, out at sea, without hurting the whale.

Paul Sampson

National Sea Rescue Institute
SA Solidarity Fund
Waves for Change
The Little Optimist
The LifeMatters Foundation

OUR DEDICATED TEAM

Mikko

Mikko

Managing Director

Leslene

Leslene

Logistics Legend

Clint

Clint

Technical Clever Guy

Jerome

Jerome

Production Magic Maker

Robert

Robert

We're not sure but he'll get back to you

Lindsey

Lindsey

Finance Fairy

Ricardo

Ricardo

External Ops Cop

Jerome

Jerome

"Since always" Sales Man CPT

Brent

Brent

"Get it done, son" Sales Man JHB

Jonathan

Jonathan

"On like a scone" Sales Man KZN

Amy

Amy

Sales & Marketing Weirdo

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