About ARMEX EQUIPMENT
Armex Equipment was born in the field —
not in a boardroom.
Willem & Ansie Botha
OUR ORIGINS
Our journey began in 2011 in the mining sector, working hands-on in crushing and screening operations. Starting with a dream and a tight budget, buying international name brands simply wasn’t an option. So we did what determined operators do — we engineered our own solutions.
We designed, built and refined our own crushing and screening plants from the ground up.
Over the years, we didn’t just manufacture equipment — we operated it. We repaired it. We improved it. We learned what survives harsh conditions and what doesn’t. We experienced breakdowns, delays, and the frustration of waiting for specialists while production stood still.
In processing, time is money — and downtime is expensive.
That experience shaped who we are today.
Armex Equipment is built on practical knowledge gained in real production environments. We understand vibration, load stress, material flow, wear patterns and the realities of remote operations. Every structure is carefully considered. Every component has a purpose. Our equipment is engineered to be robust, serviceable, and dependable under demanding conditions.
Processing plant costs have escalated significantly since 2011. Many operations are forced to choose between high capital expenditure or compromising on quality. We believe reliable equipment should not be reserved for large capital budgets only.
Our mission is simple:
To deliver robust, intelligently engineered crushing and screening solutions that are built for tough environments — without the inflated price tag.
We focus on:
Practical engineering
Strong structural design
Ease of maintenance
Reduced downtime
Affordable long-term ownership
Every machine we build is guided by one principle:
Would we run this in our own plant?
If the answer is no, it doesn’t leave our workshop.