Rob Waites started his career as an apprentice at Mono Pumps in 1976. He completed his trade and studied further to receive his Government Ticket (Mechanical) in 1984.He spent a brief period on the commercial side of business
with E. L. Bateman and NTC before returning to Mono Pumps in 1987 as Technical Manager
In 1989, together with 4 staff members of Mono Pumps, he started the new Orbit Pump Manufacturing Company in the position of Technical Director. In 1994 he moved to the UK to open a manufacturing facility for Orbit Pumps in Manchester. Robert joined AES Engineering Ltd in Rotherham UK in 1998 as Business Development Manager with South Africa being part of his remit.
He moved back to South Africa on a permanent basis in January 2000 as Managing Director of AESSEAL (Pty) Ltd, the responsibility for the entire Middle East, Africa and Australia fell under his remit and he was employed as Director/Executive Chairman for these areas. Whilst he has a passion for heavy duty slurry seals his Middle East experiences have generated a specific interest and skill in the Oil and Gas sectors.
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