About Us

Rotocarb is a privately owned company that was established in 2016 with the vision of becoming South Africa’s leading producer of Activated Carbon.

Backed with a wealth of knowledge in mineral beneficiation and process innovation as well as access to a secure, sustainable raw material supply – Rotocarb’s vision is grounded on experience.

Rotocarb setup its first production site in the Limpopo province running an autogenous plant producing activated carbon in bulk. Rotocarb’s head office in Johannesburg houses the crushing, screening and packaging plant as well as 1600 square meters of warehousing.

The Rotocarb team is competent, dynamic and passionate about activated carbons. Our team as well as our operational capacity has increased year on year as Rotocarb establishes itself as an internationally recognised and reputable Activated Carbon supplier.

Rotocarb is focused on manufacturing premium Activated Carbon products at competitive prices.

Purpose

To provide world class Activated Carbon products to the filtration and purification industries whilst contributing to the socio-economic development of South Africa in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner

Mission

To be Africa’s leading producer of Activated Carbons whilst continually innovating and developing sustainable products and manufacturing processes

Products

Our products are high quality Activated Carbons derived from macadamia nut shells through steam activation.

Purpose

Mission

To be Africa’s leading producer of Activated Carbons whilst continually innovating and developing sustainable products and manufacturing processes

Product

Our products are high quality Activated Carbons derived from macadamia nut shells through steam activation.

Rotocarb's Products

Our Commitment to Growth, Quality and the Environment

Rotocarb’s vision to become the largest producer of Activated Carbon in Southern Africa. Initially, Rotocarb focused its products for the treatment of water, a critical commodity in our water scarce country, and has since expanded its offerings into gas treatment (VOC capture), food and beverage, nutriceutical, agricultural, gold processing and specialised applications. Rotocarb has a vested interest in the research and development of impregnated carbons and is committed to offering high quality, local Activated Carbon products at competitive prices.

We provide proudly South African-made Activated Carbon products that protect human health and the environment from contaminants through the bimodal adsorption capabilities of our macadamia nut shell Activated Carbon.

Our carbons bridge the gap between coal and coconut shell carbons by offering a special blend of characteristics from both of these carbonaceous sources: high bimodal adsorption capabilities, hardness, surface area and low ash content.

We embrace the principle of the triple bottom line for sustainability by converting a shell waste stream into a desirable product in an autogenous process. Rotocarb has integrated the local communities at our operational facilities, creating employment and developing local infrastructure in an earnest effort to contribute to South Africa’s socio-economic developments. In the next three years, Rotocarb plans to quadruple its production and, with that, empower local communities through further job creation.

Rotocarb is a proud member of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) and strives to spread awareness and create passion for water throughout Africa in partnership with WISA.

It is just the beginning for Rotocarb, however, the future is bright with a dynamic, skilled and enthusiastic team.