About Us

Founded in 2016, Rotocarb was established with the goal of servicing the carbon-based water purification needs of South Africa.

Today, Rotocarb stands as an innovative and pioneering enterprise, dedicated to producing sustainable and locally made activated carbons to meet not only South Africa’s, but the world’s purification needs.Utilising macadamia nut shells, a by-product of the nut industry, this biomass is transformed into high-grade activated carbons through a clean, eco-friendly and energy efficient thermal manufacturing process.

Rotocarb’s novel technology operated under an exclusive license in conjunction with its strategic partners has created an agile, robust and competitive business that is able to offer premium grade activated carbons without the burden of MOQs, long lead times and duties suffered by imported alternatives. 

Rotocarb’s operations span across three provinces which collectively see to the production of over 1,500 tons of activated carbon annually across 20 product ranges. Rotocarb’s facilities harness solar power, harvest rainwater and employ innovative autogenous thermal processes in the manufacturing of its products.

Rotocarb is South Africa’s largest activated carbon manufacturer and is committed to growing the business locally and regionally whilst contributing to a sustainable future with its novel and high-quality activated carbon products.

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

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

Product

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

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.

Get In Touch

Our products are proudly South African made and help pursue global sustainability and technological development. Contact us today.

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Contact Information

Rotocarb has an energy efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing process, producing proudly South African made Activated Carbons.

Address

2 Nut Avenue Clayville, Ext.4 Olifantsfontein
Gauteng
1666
South Africa