Our Expertise

Established in 1998, Air Blow Fans specialises in custom-designed extractor fans and mining ventilation systems, available in both a centrifugal fan range and an axial fan range. As a service-focused fan supplier, we also offer engineering services, refurbishments and spare equipment, remote monitoring and fan selection software. 

Quality, safety and meaningful corporate citizenship are at the core of our business success. As such, Air Blow Fans is a registered ISO 9001:2015 company, audited and certified by TUV Rheinland.  ABF is committed to the implementation and maintenance of a suitable Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) System that complies with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act no. 85 of 1993 (as amended). We are registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) as well as with the South African Institute of Welders (SAIW). Finally, we are also fully B-BBEE compliant, with level 4 Certification.

Copies of all relevant documents can be accessed from our “Downloads” page.

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Awards & Accolades

Air Blow Fans is proud to have won the Da Vinci Award for Best Innovation Concept (Medium Enterprise) at the 2021 tt100 Business Innovation Awards ceremony in November 2021 for our in-house designed and developed Axial Flow Fans. This, in addition to being finalists in the “Excellence in the Management of People”, “Excellence in the Management of Innovation” and “Excellence in the Management of Technology” categories. The tt100 awards programme focuses on organisations and individuals that operate within developing socio-economic contexts. Emphasis is placed on how the organisation manages its technology, innovation and people within a systemic context and who, despite increasingly difficult times, continue to be agile, aligned and engaged.

Our People

At Air Blow Fans, we believe in working closely with our customers to better understand your unique business challenges, in order to engineer the most cost-effective, robust and efficient fan solutions. But what truly sets us apart is our experienced, hands-on team, which merges locally-developed technology with in-house engineering for truly dynamic solutions. This not only allows us to explore distinctive and innovative technology solutions for our customers but also enables us to guarantee excellent, personal service. 

We may not like to have our photos taken but that doesn’t mean we are shy. We enjoy a good cup of coffee and value face-to-face connections with both our clients and suppliers. Throughout the process of receiving a bespoke ventilation system, you will deal with real people – from our sales team to our management, from our engineers through to our installation experts.

In short, we are passionate about what we do and how we do it!

The Team

Engineering

Glen Snedden ABF

Prof. Glen Snedden

Research Director

Heinrich Jacobs ABF

Heinrich Jacobs

Principal Engineer

Pieter Rossouw ABF

Pieter Rossouw

Fan Engineering, Analysis & Vibration Specialist

Aphas Mabunda ABF

Aphas Mabunda

Senior Engineer & Welding Specialist

Seiso Mokwena ABF

Seiso Mokwena

Mechanical Engineer

Glen Snedden ABF

Prof. Glen Snedden

Research Director

Heinrich Jacobs ABF

Heinrich Jacobs

Principal Engineer

Pieter Rossouw ABF

Pieter Rossouw

Fan Engineering, Analysis & Vibration Specialist

Aphas Mabunda ABF

Aphas Mabunda

Senior Engineer & Welding Specialist

Seiso Mokwena ABF

Seiso Mokwena

Mechanical Engineer

Bernard Viviers ABF

Bernard Viviers

C&I Engineer

Gunther Schulz ABF

Gunther Schulz

Principal Electronic Design Engineer

Andrew MacGregor ABF

Andrew MacGregor

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Phuti Moloto ABF

Phuti Moloto

Draughtsman

Jaco Terblanche ABF

Jaco Terblanche

Mechanical Design Draughtsman

Bernard Viviers ABF

Bernard Viviers

C&I Engineer

Gunther Schulz ABF

Gunther Schulz

Principal Electronic Design Engineer

Andrew MacGregor ABF

Andrew MacGregor

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Phuti Moloto ABF

Phuti Moloto

Draughtsman

Jaco Terblanche ABF

Jaco Terblanche

Mechanical Design Draughtsman

Manufacturing & Site Service

Tony de Pinho ABF

Tony de Pinho

Production Manager

Bennie Papenfus ABF

Bennie Papenfus

Workshop Supervisor

Stephan Visser ABF

Stephan Visser

Dylan Cornelius ABF

Dylan Cornelius

Nathan Calvert ABF

Nathan Calvert

Nathan Geldenhuys ABF

Nathan Geldenhuys

Sales & Client Services

Our friendly and knowledgeable sales team, all of whom have years’ experience in the industry, is ready to assist you.

Gavin Ratner ABF

Gavin Ratner

Managing Director

Madeleine Pretorius ABF

Madeleine Pretorius

Product Manager

Thembi Khoza ABF

Thembi Khoza

Project Manager

Titus Nyakale ABF

Titus Nyakale

Quality Manager

Jaco Clements ABF

Jaco Clements

Project Expeditor

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Dane Martin

Sales & Marketing Manager

Wicus Welman ABF

Wicus Welman

Fan & Site Service Sales

Madeleine Pretorius ABF

Madeleine Pretorius

Product Manager

Thembi Khoza ABF

Thembi Khoza

Project Manager

Titus Nyakale ABF

Titus Nyakale

Quality Manager

Jaco Clements ABF

Jaco Clements

Project Expeditor

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015
Certificate

Recertified October 2024

ISO 14001


Certified October 2024

ISO 3834


Certified October 2024

B-BBEE Level 4
Certificate

Compensation for
Occupational Injuries and
Diseases Act 130 of 1993 Certificate

Quality Policy

Health & Safety Policy

Insurance Policy