1984
It Begins
In 1984 the first PowerMan UPS was manufactured and sold to a Company called True Foods, it was the start of an incredible journey that has now covered 40 years.
Having developed other electronic products for the IT market we decided to turn our hand at developing a cost-effective UPS solution for the South African market.
To provide cost effective solutions to power related problems experienced by computers, telecommunications, and other sensitive electronic equipment.
The PowerMan team’s commitment to quality ensures that our uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and related products are manufactured to the highest standards.
Through our local and international partners, we are dedicated to providing the best possible after sales service to all PowerMan products, throughout Southern Africa.
To become the premier supplier of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and associated equipment throughout Southern Africa.
To establish a network that can support and maintain our products to the highest
Standards. To build lasting relationships with our business partners, both suppliers
and customers.
To treat all business partners and colleagues with respect and honesty.
To deliver on every promise that we make, and not to make promises that we cannot deliver on.
To ensure that all our products and services meet international
standards for quality and safety.
1984
In 1984 the first PowerMan UPS was manufactured and sold to a Company called True Foods, it was the start of an incredible journey that has now covered 40 years.
1985
The product and the company was the brain child of John Palmer, and he ran what was essentially a family business until he retired in 1997.
First hybrid UPS using CVT technology
Jonathan Palmer took over as Managing Director in March 1997 and still runs the company today.
First UPS for F1 racing teams.
1997
First extended guarantees.
1998
Introduced single phase long run time UPS’s
2002
First UPS rentals
2003
Our first locally designed 3-Phase UPS
2007
In-house electrical teams
2008
First OEM joint venture in China
2010
First backup solutions for Soccer World Cup
2018
Updated transformer-less UPS
2023
First on-line UPS with LiFePo4 Battery
2024
First brand to reach 40 years in UPS Industry.
2026
Development of 110V UPS for mines
400KVA UPS installed local hospitals
Launch of 2 new products beginning 2027