Werner Pumps Botswana has achieved a major milestone with the successful delivery of an Earl 4-Cylinder Trailer Unit to the Gaborone Municipality Wastewater Department, marking another step in strengthening the company’s presence across Southern Africa.
1. Locally Built Equipment Empowering African Municipalities
Manufactured at Werner Pumps’ headquarters in Springs, South Africa, the new trailer unit is a powerful, high-pressure jetting system designed for sewer line cleaning, drain maintenance, and pipeline unblocking.
This delivery reinforces Werner Pumps Botswana’s mission to empower local authorities with durable, efficient, and cost-effective wastewater management solutions.
2. Hands-On Training Strengthens Operational Capacity
As part of the equipment handover, Werner Pumps sent auto electrician apprentice Zander Gresse to Botswana to conduct on-site demonstrations. Gresse trained the municipality’s technical team on controls, safety procedures, and best operational practices, ensuring the team could use and maintain the equipment with confidence.
“It was a great experience and a proud moment to represent Werner Pumps Botswana,” says Gresse. “Taking the lead on the handover gave me responsibility and confidence, and it was rewarding to see how our equipment improves municipal operations.”
3. Building Youth Skills Through International Exposure
For Gresse, the experience provided valuable international exposure early in his career.
He notes, “I learned how important clear communication and practical training are during a handover. Opportunities like this help me grow both technically and personally.”
This approach demonstrates Werner Pumps’ commitment not only to technological excellence but also to youth empowerment and skills transfer in Africa’s growing water and wastewater sectors.
4. A Vision for Stronger Southern African Municipal Services
Sebastian Werner, Managing Director of Werner Pumps, emphasized that the Botswana handover aligns with the company’s ongoing vision to support municipalities across Southern Africa with reliable, locally manufactured equipment and dedicated after-sales service.
“Our focus is on building high-performance units that empower local authorities to deliver essential services efficiently,” Werner explains. “We’re proud of young team members like Zander, who carry our values forward with professionalism and enthusiasm.”
5. Werner Pumps Botswana: A Legacy of Quality and Reliability
For over 30 years, Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (Pty) Ltd. has designed, manufactured, and maintained specialist high-pressure jetting equipment.
The company’s reputation for durable, low-maintenance, 100% South African-manufactured products continues to set the benchmark for excellence in wastewater management.
Beyond equipment manufacturing, Werner Pumps Botswana also provides:
- High-pressure sewer cleaning hoses
- German-engineered high-pressure pumps
- Swiss Nozzles by ENZ
- High-pressure guns, lances, and cleaning accessories
All products are built to deliver superior performance and longevity, supporting municipal and industrial users in maintaining critical water infrastructure.
Driving Sustainable Change in Wastewater Management
As Africa faces growing challenges in wastewater treatment and infrastructure maintenance, Werner Pumps Botswana exemplifies how local innovation, training, and partnership can drive sustainable change.
By supplying reliable equipment and building human capacity, the company continues to help municipalities like Gaborone improve sanitation, protect public health, and preserve natural ecosystems.
For more insights into wastewater management solutions and sustainability efforts in Southern Africa, visit the Department of Water and Sanitation South Africa.