Novomatic Africa’s team of manufacturers for its Panther limited payout machines (LPMs) is now fully operational.
The team at the company’s site in Midrand, South Africa, is spearheaded by Mohamed Abdullah, technical and operations manager.
The workspace has a dedicated assembly area that features tooling, shelving and safety systems for pre-assembly processes, including monitor and bill validator modules.
“Investing in people has been the most important part of this journey,” said Abdullah.
“Yes, we’re building machines. But more importantly, we’re building capability – equipping our team here in South Africa with the knowledge, tools and confidence to meet global benchmarks.”
Novomatic Africa said it decided to localise production of its Panther LPMs as a result of lengthy machine delivery lead times after the Covid-19 pandemic.
The company said the project aims to shorten timelines, reduce dependency on international shipments and contribute to the local economy.
