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Since 1921
South African stainless-steel engineering for demanding environments.
South African stainless-steel engineering for demanding environments.
Basterfield / South African manufacturing
Stainless-steel equipment for food, care and industry. A family-owned South African manufacturer, shaped by more than a century of practical work.
Our story began in
1921
From plumbing and sheet-metal work to the equipment we manufacture today, each generation has taken the business forward. Our roots remain in South Africa.
01 / What guides us
More than a century of making, adapting and solving practical equipment needs informs the work we do today.
We design and manufacture locally, with a family-owned business and manufacturing facility rooted in South Africa.
From a wash trough to a preparation workstation, the starting point is the job the equipment needs to do.
We help architects, contractors and facility teams explore equipment around their space, application and requirements.
02 / Our history
1921
Ernest Basterfield and Lewellyn Greenish founded the business, working in plumbing and sheet metal.
1958
Norman and Parker Basterfield took the business into heavy engineering, completing contracts for the Blue Train and South African Breweries.
1980
The next generation took over operations and grew the catering-equipment business, supplying stainless-steel equipment to food-service companies.
2010
The company adopted its current name, reflecting a broader focus on equipment for different industries.
Today
Basterfield continues to manufacture at its South African facility, building on the experience of the generations before.
Customers & partners
03 / Where it matters
Your next project
Let's talk equipment
Tell us about your space, the task and the details that matter. Our team can help you find your starting point.