# PROK opens idler manufacturing facility in Johannesburg, South Africa

PROK, a global leader in conveyor components, announced the opening of a new idler manufacturing facility in Johannesburg, South Africa. The facility will produce conveyor rollers, idlers, and related equipment to support mining and bulk materials handling industries in Africa and globally.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-09-08
- Where: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Starts operating: 8 Sep 2026
- Status: completed
- Products: conveyor idlers, conveyor rollers, conveyor components
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md), [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [PROK](https://endata.com/companies/6939.md)

## Sources

- [prok.com](https://prok.com/prok-expands-footprint-with-opening-of-new-idler-manufacturing-facility-in-south-africa/), 2026-09-08: "The opening of our South Africa facility demonstrates our long-term commitment to our customers and partners across Africa."
- [im-mining.com](https://im-mining.com/2026/09/08/conveyor-components-major-prok-opens-new-idler-factory-in-johannesburg/), 2026-09-08: "The opening of our South Africa facility demonstrates our long-term commitment to our customers and partners across Africa."

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