About Us
Saayman Danks electroplating
SAAYMAN DANKS ELECTROPLATING is a leading industrial metal finishing provider, delivering engineered surface-coating solutions that improve the durability, performance, and appearance of components used across South Africa’s manufacturing sectors.
Based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, we operate one of the region’s largest and best-equipped electroplating facilities, trusted by suppliers in the automotive, electrical, architectural hardware, and general engineering industries.
We finish the parts that keep South Africa’s industries moving.
Our Company Story
With decades of experience in electroplating and surface finishing, Saayman Danks Electroplating has grown into a reliable production partner for high-volume manufacturers and precision component suppliers.
As industry demands evolved, corrosion resistance, conductivity, performance coatings, decorative finishing, we continued to invest in technology, processes, and people to ensure we consistently meet and exceed specification.
Today, we proudly support customers with:
Modern, scalable plating lines
ISO-certified quality systems
In-house laboratory testing
Technically skilled production teams
We are committed to helping our customers maintain strong product performance throughout each component’s lifecycle.
Our Mission & Core Values
We believe that the safety and well being of our employees is a primary concern to us at S.D.E. and we will continue to identify, report, and strive to eliminate all health and safety hazards encountered in the work place.
We believe that our future success depends on supporting our continuous improvement philosophy and we encourage the input and participation of our employees, suppliers and customers to assist us in remaining leaders within the electroplating industry.
We believe that our customers are the life blood of our business and they are the reason our business exists. Our customers requirements and product satisfaction is a major concern to us and drives us to try and exceed all expectations
Leadership & Team
Industrial finishing requires a skilled and accountable team. Our leadership brings extensive knowledge in electro-chemistry, process engineering, operational management, and customer support.
Vanessa Armugam
Chief Managing Member
Strategic direction, governance, key partnerships
Edwin White
Chief Operations Member
Production oversight, quality control, laboratory performance
Atish Tulseedas
Chief Marketing Member
Customer support, technical guidance, service development
Natalie White
Chief Financial Member
Financial compliance, supply-chain management, administration
Supported by a team of more than 70 trained professionals, we combine human expertise with process control to ensure every finish is trusted and repeatable.
People you can rely on. Processes you can measure.
Quality & Compliance
Our customers depend on us to deliver components that must perform reliably under demanding real-world conditions. That’s why our quality-management system is rigorously monitored and continuously improved.
Quality measures include:
- ISO-certified process management
- Corrosion performance validation (salt-spray testing)
- Coating-thickness measurement and consistency checks
- XRF analysis for RoHS-aligned compliance
- Full batch traceability and documentation
We work closely with procurement, engineers, and OEMs to ensure all finish specifications and compliance requirements are met.
Environmental Responsibility
Electroplating requires responsible environmental management. We take that responsibility seriously.
Our environmental practices include:
- Effluent treatment and wastewater recovery systems
- Safe management of chemicals and hazardous waste
- Processes designed to reduce waste and environmental load
- Regular safety and environmental training for all staff
- Compliance with environmental laws and audit standards
We continuously invest in cleaner technologies and sustainable improvements to reduce our impact on the environment.
Social Responsibility & Safety
Our success is built on people, our employees, our community, and the industries we serve. We ensure:
A safe working environment with strict operational protocols
Fair labour practices and ongoing skills development
Ethical business conduct and transparent operations
Responsibility to the community in which we operate
We believe responsible manufacturing strengthens both industry and community.
Work With Us
Whether you need corrosion-resistant finishes for high-volume production or specialised coatings for mission-critical assemblies, we are ready to support your requirements.
Let’s ensure your components perform exactly as they’re designed to.