2007: A Germiston start with workshop realities in mind
MultiCAM was founded in 2007 in Germiston, close to the kind of workshops that keep South African manufacturing moving. From the start, the business was shaped by what fabricators actually need: machines that can handle regular production, clear setup guidance and support that does not waste a day when parts are waiting.
The early years were built around conversations with sign shops, furniture makers and sheet material users who needed more than a catalogue answer. They needed help choosing the right cutting area, spindle size, vacuum table arrangement and tooling for the material on hand. They also needed machines that could cope with load-shedding, dust, and the reality of mixed workloads. That practical approach set the tone for everything that followed.
- First focus: CNC routers for wood, plastics and soft metals
- Local support from the Germiston base
- Advice shaped for real workshop conditions, not theory
The middle years: Building support around the machine
As the business grew, the service side became just as important as the machines themselves. A router only earns its place when it is correctly installed, properly commissioned and looked after over time. That is why MultiCAM expanded into machine installation, commissioning, preventative maintenance and operator training, so workshops could move from delivery to production with fewer surprises.
During this period, the team also began paying close attention to the details that make CNC work predictable. Tooling setup, dust system balancing, vacuum leak checks, controller backups and spindle service all became part of the conversation. Those may sound like small things, but in a busy workshop they decide whether a job finishes on time or becomes a scramble.
- Installation and commissioning support for new machines
- Preventative maintenance to reduce avoidable stoppages
- Training for operators, supervisors and production teams
- Tooling and dust extraction advice matched to the job
The business also started to reach beyond one area. With jobs and installations across South Africa, MultiCAM had to learn how to support teams in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and many places in between. That wider footprint sharpened the service process and helped the team understand different workshop layouts, power issues and material mixes.
2010s growth: More applications, more local know-how
As the 2010s progressed, MultiCAM’s work widened from single machine supply into fuller workshop planning. Some customers needed entry level routers for short runs and signage work. Others wanted production cells with better nesting flow, larger beds and support for repeat jobs. The value was not in pushing one size to every shop, but in matching the machine to the material, the volume and the operator skill in the room.
That period also strengthened the role of applications support. The team looked at cutting paths, sheet utilisation, tooling wear and the order of operations that can save time on a job. For many clients, that meant the difference between a machine that looked good on paper and one that actually held up through a week of real orders.
- Entry routers for smaller teams and growing workshops
- Production systems for higher volume nesting and cutting
- Practical guidance on tooling, feeds and speeds
By this stage, the Germiston base was backing a much broader support network. Johannesburg East, Midrand Service, Pretoria East, Durban North and Cape Town North all became useful points of contact for customers needing follow up work, parts or on site help. That local reach mattered, because a workshop in the middle of production cannot wait long for answers.
Today: A team built for installation, service and parts support
Today, MultiCAM is led from the Germiston base by MD Marius Johannes van der Merwe and supported by a team with clearly defined roles. Lerato Nkosi handles sales consultations, Stefan Naude manages technical work, Lesedi Ntanzi supports applications, Farieda Adams coordinates service, Mpho Mtshali handles installations and Chantel Naidoo leads parts and tooling. That structure keeps communication clear, which helps when a job needs more than one skill set.
The service offering reflects what workshops ask for most often. Machine installation and commissioning remain central, but the support now includes machine relocation, controller backups, preventive maintenance, spindle service, vacuum leak checks, tooling setup and dust system balancing. In practice, that means MultiCAM can assist from the first site visit through to the years after handover.
- Machine installation and relocation
- Controller backups and operator training
- Vacuum leak checks and dust system balancing
- Spindle service and preventative maintenance
Because South African workshops face seasonal humidity, varied power conditions and changing production loads, the team keeps advice grounded in what works here. The aim is not to overcomplicate the process. It is to help the customer cut accurately, keep machines running and protect the value of the workshop investment.
Why the history still matters to every new install
MultiCAM’s history matters because it explains how the business thinks. A new machine is never just a delivery. It is part of a production line, part of an operator’s routine and often part of a growing business that cannot afford unnecessary delays. The years since 2007 have taught the team to pay attention to the small things that shape uptime, from correct tooling to realistic maintenance intervals.
That experience also shapes the way the business speaks to customers. Some teams need a straight answer on bed size or vacuum hold. Others need help planning for expansion, dust extraction or a second machine. The response is built around the same principle that guided the first year of trading: give practical advice, match the machine to the work and keep support close enough to matter.
From first order to long term support
From the first order in 2007 to the work being done today, MultiCAM has grown by staying useful. Not flashy, not complicated, just steady support for South African workshops that need CNC machines to do their job day after day. The company story is really a series of practical steps: supply the right machine, install it properly, train the team, then keep it working.
That remains the promise. Whether a customer is in Germiston, Midrand, Pretoria, Durban or Cape Town, the goal is to make CNC easier to manage and safer to run. If the machine fits the work and the support fits the workshop, the rest tends to follow.
- Founded in 2007
- Based in Germiston with support across South Africa
- Focused on reliable cutting, nesting and workshop uptime