As the global leader in submersible pumps, mixers accessories, Flygt has been active in the field since 1940s when Sixten Englesson invented the first submersible drainage pump. The company has since grown into a worldwide corporation operating in over 130 countries.

The company's extensive product offering includes well known brands such as Flygt, Sanitaire, Leopold, Wedeco Vogel.

Flygt has been active throughout southern africa since 1957 through geographically-exclusive distributors. In May 1996, a wholly-owned subsidiary was opened in Johannesburg, giving the company a direct presence in the region.

Today we are responsible for territories across the African continent including Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and the DRC.

From its offices and service centre in Boksburg, and via a regional distribution network, Flygt is able to offer full technical, design aftermarket support, as it carries an extensive stock of complete pump units and spare parts.

Flygt has the largest submersible rental fleet on the continent with over 600 units. It also has the most diverse rental pump range, encompassing potable, sewage slurry pumps across four voltage ranges, together with dredging, mixing turnkey solutions.