By: Paul Mabusa
Barloworld Cat is using Electra Mining Africa 2026 to demonstrate the full strength of its “One Partner. Every Solution.” approach, while strengthening its underground mining offering through a new strategic agreement with specialised equipment manufacturer PAUS.
The agreement was signed on Monday, 7 September, during the exhibition and marks an important step in Barloworld Cat’s strategy to expand its portfolio of specialised solutions for customers operating in demanding mining environments.
As one of Southern Africa’s leading providers of Cat® equipment and support solutions, Barloworld Cat’s presence at Electra Mining Africa highlights its integrated offering across mining, construction, energy and industrial applications.
The company is showcasing how equipment, technology, aftermarket support, technical expertise and specialised solutions can be brought together through a single trusted partner to help customers improve safety, productivity, efficiency and overall operational performance.
The new partnership with PAUS, a globally recognised manufacturer of specialised underground mining and tunnelling equipment, will further broaden Barloworld Cat’s underground product offering.
By complementing Caterpillar’s underground loaders and haul trucks with PAUS’s specialised support equipment, the partnership will enable Barloworld Cat to serve a wider range of underground mining applications, particularly in lower-profile environments where specialised equipment is required.
According to Andronicca Masemola CA(SA), Chief Executive of Barloworld Cat Southern Africa, customers are increasingly looking for partners that can provide more than equipment alone.
“Electra Mining provides an important platform for us to demonstrate what ‘One Partner. Every Solution.’ means for our customers,” said Masemola.
“Customers today are looking for partners that can provide not only world-class equipment, but also the technology, expertise, support and specialised solutions needed to help their operations succeed. Our new agreement with PAUS further strengthens our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions that support our customers’ evolving needs.”
The PAUS range creates opportunities for Barloworld Cat to support additional applications in underground mining while giving customers access to leading global brands through a single, integrated relationship.
Combined with Cat® equipment, digital technologies, aftermarket services and technical expertise, the expanded offering is expected to help customers improve productivity, reliability and sustainable operational performance across the region.
Electra Mining Africa remains one of the continent’s leading platforms for showcasing innovation and encouraging collaboration across the mining, construction, manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Visitors to the Barloworld Cat stand can explore the company’s expanded portfolio and learn how its “One Partner. Every Solution.” approach is designed to provide customers with the equipment, technology, expertise and support required throughout the operational lifecycle.