Below are the highlights of recent developments across SA Bias Industries, including acquisitions, investments, and progress within our portfolio of businesses. While the Group’s history includes disciplined growth through acquisition over many decades, our focus remains firmly on the continued evolution and management of our businesses – building on strong foundations to create long-term value. Through these updates, we share insight into how this approach is being applied across the Group today.
Recent updates and news article from companies within the group.



SA Bias has a successful history spanning almost 90 years. A summary of key milestones over the last 2 decades is presented below. See our full history here.
ITL factories were set up in India, Turkey, and Mexico.
Carl Coutts-Trotter joined the board.
Sabias Investments Division established
Acquired 60% stake in Flowmax Holdings Limited.
Flowmax acquired Castle Pumps Limited.
ITL Bangladesh and ITL Vietnam operational. ITL acquired 76% stake in Overheer Systems.
SA Bias acquired the remaining 40% of Flowmax, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
SA Bias sold the ITL Group.
Flowmax acquired Pumptronics Limited.
Flowmax acquired Petroy BV and Whisper Pumps Limited.
Flowmax acquired Essco Controls Limited.
The NTX Group acquired Specialised Ropes SA.
Flowmax, via Essco, acquired YG Prefab
Flowmax acquired Rob Pond
Flowmax, via Essco, acquired Tacotherm.
Flowmax acquired 70% of B&D Plastics.
Flowmax, via Action Sealtite, acquired 75% of Midatech.
Flowmax, via Essco, acquired Helec.