David Claassen

Managing Director, Trafo Power Solutions

David Claassen is Managing Director of Trafo Power Solutions.

Trafo Power Solutions is a South African supplier of dry-type transformers, mini and mobile substations, containerised power solutions and switchgear, with mining as a core market. It has widened its range from dry-type transformers to fully engineered electrical distribution systems.

In the job

  1. Trafo set out its evolution from a dry-type transformer specialist into a provider of modular substations and complete electrical power solutions. Source

  2. Trafo supplied nine further dry-type transformers to a mineral sands mine in Mozambique, following an earlier supply of four units to the same operation. Source

  3. Trafo exhibited at Electra Mining Africa 2026 in Johannesburg, promoting tailored power solutions for the mining sector. Source

Sources

  1. engineeringnews.co.za
  2. miningweekly.com
  3. engineeringnews.co.za
  4. miningweekly.com

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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