Where and how we work Founded in 1988 by Jochen Kofahl and Robert Plattner, Hydraform today operates from offices in Johannesburg, South Africa. We also have regional offices throughout Southern Africa, East Africa, West Africa and Asia – yielding representation in over 50 countries worldwide.Our manufacturing facilities, in which only the most efficient contemporary manufacturing methods are used, are to be found in Johannesburg and Durban. Furthermore, we mass-produce high-quality precision parts using Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines. How we think and grow Hydraform has always placed a strong emphasis on providing clients with cutting-edge technologies. By conducting ongoing research and development – both in-house and in collaboration with local experts and the University of the Witwatersrand, we continually strive to improve existing products and to create innovative and appropriate new offerings
HYDRAFORM block-making machines hydraulically compress soil that contains a small amount of clay and silt mixed with cement into soil cement blocks. When cured, these can be dry-stacked with no mortar. As a result, HYDRAFORM machines are ideal for sites where transport, cement and sand costs are high. They're also an eco-friendly, cost-saving alternative to conventional vibration machines. HYDRAFORM machines are available in diesel or electrical options.
VIBRAFORM machines are conventional concrete brick and block machines that compress by vibrating river sand, crusher dust, stone, ash, slag and other aggregates mixed with cement. These machines are used to manufacture the standard masonry units that are used in conventional buildings. VIBRAFORM machines are available in diesel or electronic options.
The Hydraform tile extrusion concrete roof machines manufactures double roman concrete roofing tiles. With a daily production of 1 000 to 3 500 high-quality tiles per day, the machines can create a profitable medium-sized production facility for an entrepreneur who would like to start a tile plant. They are also simple to operate and to maintain.