Rentech is able to assist with all locomotive and transportation battery solutions. The first industrial batteries in South Africa were imported from Oldham Batteries in the United Kingdom in the early 1960s, specifically for the use in battery-powered miners’ cap lamps.

With the demand for industrial batteries rapidly increasing, Willard Africa started the first local manufacturing of lead-acid batteries for industrial applications.

Around the same time, the South African Railways introduced diesel-electric locomotives, and Willard Africa secured the supply of industrial batteries for 300 planned locomotives. Supplier to the Mining, Railroad, and Industry for almost 60 years,

Rentech originated from the former Willard Africa stall (now AutoX) provides heavy-duty industrial batteries for starting diesel railway locomotives and operation of a variety of onboard equipment such as backup power for lighting equipment and other railway systems.

Rentech Renewable Technologies is part of the AutoX family, standing alongside renowned battery brands, Willard Batteries and SABAT Batteries.

Our local brands of industrial batteries are designed to withstand harsh conditions while providing long life. For more information about our industrial and locomotive batteries, Please, Contact Us