DISA Equipment used the recently concluded Electra Mining Africa 2026 to highlight its strong equipment heritage – from Daewoo through Doosan to Develon. This long-standing legacy is supported by a distribution relationship that has continued to grow since 1998.
The company’s brand evolution was a central theme of its participation at the exhibition. Under the message “Trust carried forward”, DISA Equipment demonstrated how its equipment brands and technology have evolved, while its local customer relationships, product support and commitment to the southern African market remain firmly established.
Visitors to the company’s stand in the new outdoor Orange Zone could get a closer look at a Develon DL420-7M wheel loader and DX530LC-7M crawler excavator. These machines represent two key parts of a broad product range that includes tracked excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks and backhoe loaders for mining, construction, earthmoving and infrastructure applications.
Live demonstrations of the MY DEVELON fleet-management system added a digital dimension to the equipment display. The demonstrations gave customers an opportunity to explore the role of fleet-management technology, alongside the practical requirements of keeping equipment productive, efficient and properly supported in demanding operating environments.
“Electra Mining Africa provided an ideal opportunity for customers to see our equipment first-hand and engage directly with our technical and sales teams,” says Leon Schelvis, National Sales Manager, DISA Equipment. “Our focus is on supplying proven equipment solutions, backed by strong warranties, reliable service support and products that deliver value throughout their working lives.”
“The combination of internationally recognised equipment and local application knowledge was an important part of our message at Electra Mining Africa. Rather than viewing every transaction simply as a machine handover, the DISA Equipment team sees customer relationships as long-term partnerships that begin with selecting the right equipment and continue throughout each machine’s working life.
“Customers are supported before, during and after a sale through parts supply, warranty support and technical expertise. Our national footprint, supported by regional branches and dealers, gives us the capacity to assist equipment owners operating in challenging African conditions.”
The history behind the DISA Equipment name began in South Africa in 1998, when the business was established as Daewoo Heavy Industries South Africa. The company became Doosan Infracore South Africa in 2005 and began trading as DISA Equipment in 2008.
The Develon name was established in 2023 and combines “Develop” and “Onwards”, reflecting the brand’s focus on continued development and progress.
Through these changes, DISA Equipment has maintained continuity for customers across southern Africa. Today, the company is the official distributor of Develon and Everdigm mining and construction equipment and attachments across the region.
The product portfolio extends beyond complete machines to include specialised hydraulic attachments, such as breakers, quick couplers and other solutions designed to enhance productivity across different applications. DISA Equipment also provides genuine parts, scheduled maintenance, technical support, repairs, application-specific advice, on-site commissioning and machine training awareness.
