Leadership that keeps the workshop moving
Marius van der Merwe leads CuTools Carbide with a practical focus on supply, service and steady growth across South Africa. Since 2009, he has kept the business close to the day to day needs of machining shops, from short-run jobs to repeat production work.
He spends time with customers and the team, making sure the range stays useful for CNC machining centres and the local conditions shops work in, including tight deadlines, load-shedding planning and the need to keep stock moving without delays.
Sales and technical guidance from the first call
Lerato Mokoena manages sales with a clear understanding of what workshops need in practice, not just on paper. She helps customers choose suitable solid carbide end mills and drills, then keeps the process moving so quotes, stock checks and follow-up happen without fuss.
Johan Smit handles technical applications and brings a problem solving approach to tool selection, speed and feed advice, tool life optimisation and process troubleshooting. He works closely with machinists who need better finishes, longer tool life or a cleaner cut on stainless, mild steel and aluminium.
- Tool selection for new jobs and repeat work
- Speed and feed advice for CNC machining centres
- Material matching for common production materials
- Sample tool trials when a process needs proof
Operations that keep stock ready for delivery
Anele Dlamini coordinates operations from the Wadeville base and keeps orders, movements and dispatch organised. In a supply business, timing matters, and her role is to help make sure local customers get the right tools when they need them, whether that is for Germiston Supply or further afield.
Thabo Molefe oversees the warehouse and stock handling, with careful control over receiving, packing and inventory checks. That attention matters when shops need urgent tool supply, planned replenishment or production standardising across multiple machines. Small stock errors can cost a shift, so he keeps things tidy and traceable.
- Stock planning for regular users and project work
- Urgent tool supply for breakdowns and short deadlines
- Production standardising across similar jobs
- Warehouse control for safe, orderly dispatch
Support that helps customers choose with confidence
Priya Naidoo looks after customer support and keeps communication clear from first enquiry to final follow up. She helps customers through the enquiry form on the contact page, then makes sure requests are directed properly for quotations, availability and technical help.
In a market where workshops often run on tight schedules, good support saves time. Priya understands that some customers need a quick answer on a drill size, while others need a full quotation with lead times, application notes and a plan for the next order.
Quality checks and procurement discipline
Zanele Khumalo manages quality and procurement with a sharp eye for consistency. Her work helps keep the range dependable for machining shops across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Boksburg, Alberton, Centurion, Cape Town and Durban, where users expect the same cutting performance from one batch to the next.
She also helps keep buying decisions practical, balancing availability, tool quality and the demands of local manufacturing. For shops working near the coast, where humidity can affect storage and handling, or inland where dust and heat are part of daily life, that consistency matters.
- Incoming quality checks and stock verification
- Procurement decisions based on workshop demand
- Support for reliable repeat supply
- Attention to storage and handling conditions
How the team works with your shop
CuTools Carbide is set up to serve machining shops that need direct help, not long-winded answers. The team supports tool selection, application support, technical quotations, on site consultation and sample tool trials, so customers can improve tool life and keep jobs moving.
Whether you are setting up a new part, trying to reduce tool changes or planning stock for a busy month, the team aims to give practical guidance and the right tools for the job. That includes support for CNC machining centres working across a wide mix of metals and production volumes.
Marius, Lerato, Johan, Anele, Priya, Thabo and Zanele each play a part in making sure the service stays personal and efficient. It is a small team with a clear focus, and that makes a difference when a workshop in Germiston or Gqeberha needs help quickly.