Leading machine tool manufacturer DMG MORI is committed to the South African market and its valued customers. For this reason, the globally represented company is setting up its own subsidiary in South Africa under the name ‘DMG MORI South Africa’. The long-term dealer agreement with Retecon Pty Ltd will end on the best terms by mutual agreement.

DMG MORI’s well-known annual Open House will take place in Pfronten, Germany from 10 to 21 February 2025. This will be the 30th time that the event has been held

DMG MORI is a leading global manufacturer of high-precision machine tools and is represented in 43 countries, with 116 sales and service locations, including 17 production plants. In the “Global One Company”, more than 13 000 employees are driving the development of holistic solutions in the manufacturing industry. DMG MORI develops, manufactures and sells cutting machine tools and provides solutions for turning and milling, including CNC machining centers, lathes, mill-turn centers and 5-axis machines, as well as a comprehensive product portfolio in the additive manufacturing industry.

To underline its commitment to the South African market, DMG MORI will establish its own subsidiary in South Africa in 2025. More than 1 200 DMG MORI machines are already installed in South Africa.

Long-lasting partnership with Retecon
DMG MORI has had a long association with Retecon Pty Ltd as its sales, distribution and machine service agent in South Africa, dating back to 1971. The agreement will be terminated by mutual consent on 31 January 2025. Both companies value the long-term cooperation and share a common understanding of “customer comes first”. They will continue to work together in South Africa on the basis of a long-term and trusting partnership. Retecon said it looks forward to actively assisting the company in setting up the subsidiary in South Africa.

DMG MORI said that with this direct investment there are numerous advantages that will be directly beneficial for customers.