Machinery for Africa
Africas premier source for surface mining & road construction plant.
South Africa · Mauritius · Pan-African
We source, broker and deliver world-class road construction and surface mining equipment, anywhere in Africa and beyond.
Machinery for Africa
Africas premier source for surface mining & road construction plant.
South Africa · Mauritius · Pan-African
We source, broker and deliver world-class road construction and surface mining equipment, anywhere in Africa and beyond.
WHO WE ARE
Machinery For Africa (MFA) is a specialist heavy plant and machinery brokerage firm headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. We source, broker and supply predominantly used, as well as selected new, surface mining, road construction, quarry and civil construction plant and equipment. We serve buyers and sellers across South Africa and throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Our Mauritius-registered entity, Machinery 4 Africa (M4A), extends our international reach, enabling structured cross-border transactions, high-value fleet deals and equipment sourcing from Europe, the UAE, the USA and Asia. One group, two entities, full continental and global capability.
WHAT WE DO
Equipment Brokerage
We source and broker used and new heavy plant from South Africa and globally. CAT, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi, Metso, Wirtgen, Hamm and more. Serious stock for serious buyers.
Full Turnkey Logistics
End-to-end delivery: procurement, international shipping, border clearing, in-country logistics and large-plant disassembly and reassembly at your site, across Africa
Distressed Asset & Ex-Rental Sales
Exclusive access to repossessed, ex-fleet and zero-hour rebuilt equipment from approved dealers and OEM partners. Proven machines at competitive value.
Industrial Generator Sets
Custom diesel generator sets designed and manufactured in Johannesburg. New units built to your specification. From 350KVA to multi unit synchronised sets. Delivered across Africa.
High-Value Machine Deals — M4A
Large surface mining fleets, multi-unit deals and premium CAT/Komatsu packages are handled via M4A (Mauritius) enabling structured cross-border and international transactions.
Market Reach — Africa & Beyond
From South Africa through sub-Saharan Africa and markets worldwide. Our Mauritian entity (M4A) opens doors that South Africa alone cannot. Global sourcing - continental delivery.
David Lawry - Founder & CEO
David Lawry founded Machinery For Africa on a simple conviction: that serious buyers across Africa’s mining and construction sectors deserve world-class sourcing, logistics and deal-making, delivered by someone who truly understands this continent.
Born in Zimbabwe and based in Johannesburg, David has spent more than three decades operating across African markets, from the Copperbelt to the Cape, from road projects in Mozambique to mine decommissions in South Africa. That ground-level experience underpins every transaction MFA handles.
Today (MFA – South Africa and M4A – Mauritius), operate as a dual-entity brokerage with the reach of an international operation and the accountability of a founder-led business.
What David Does
David personally oversees every high-value transaction across the MFA and M4A portfolios, from first enquiry to final delivery. He is not an administrator. He is the deal architect: sourcing, structuring, negotiating and coordinating logistics for machines that lesser operations would not attempt.
His commercial relationships span OEM dealerships, mine decommissions, repossession portfolios, ex-rental fleet managers and international brokers. He holds active and growing relationships with OEMs, enabling access to factory rebuilds, low-hour lease equipment and repossessions.
Background Snapshot
- Born in Gweru, Zimbabwe, deep roots across southern Africa.
- Based in Krugersdorp, Johannesburg, MFA’s operational headquarters.
- 40+ years of entrepreneurial and commercial experience across multiple sectors.
- Former MD of Allied Amusements, a 150-person, multi-country operation across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Kenya.
- Prior background in electronics engineering, agricultural commodity trading and property, all requiring African market fluency.
- Active supply to Africa, south of the equator.
- Founded Vision 2033: a structured growth programme targeting continental reach and accessibility.
Specialist Knowledge
Surface Mining | Road Construction | Civil Plant | Quarry Equipment | Industrial Generator Sets
I started Machinery For Africa due to a gap I identified. Buyers across this continent, mine owners, road contractors, civil construction companies need access to quality plant at fair prices, with someone who understands African logistics, African borders and African market realities. MFA exists because Africa deserves better.
Our Bases of Operation
Strategically Positioned for African & International Operations
Our operations are structured across key jurisdictions to support both local execution and cross-border transactions efficiently.
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Our head office and primary operations hub. This is where core business activities are managed, including our custom generator manufacturing facility and local project coordination. - Mauritius
Home to our M4A registered entity, established specifically to facilitate international trade and cross-border equipment transactions. This structure enables efficient global sourcing, streamlined commercial processes and support for large-scale deals.
We are actively engaged across 20+ countries in sub-Saharan Africa, supporting mining, construction and industrial clients with both equipment supply and project execution.
What Sets MFA Apart
Built for Serious Buyers. Structured for Large-Scale Transactions.
Exclusive Equipment Access & Global Network
Access to distressed assets, repossessions and ex-rental inventory not available through public listings or general marketplaces.
In-House Generator Manufacturing
Established relationships with OEMs and approved dealerships, providing access to zero-hour, reconditioned and certified equipment.
Dual Entity Structure (MFA + M4A)
A unique operating model that supports both local South African transactions and international, cross-border deals through our Mauritius entity.
Full Turnkey Delivery
End-to-end execution including sourcing, cross-border logistics, customs clearing and on-site disassembly and reassembly where required.
Proven African Footprint
Active supply across 20+ countries in sub-Saharan Africa, with experience across diverse regulatory and operational environments.
Direct, Relationship-Driven Service
You deal directly with experienced professionals, not call centres, ensuring accountability, clarity and faster execution.
TWO ENTITIES. ONE MISSION.
MACHINERY FOR AFRICA (PTY) LTD
South African Registered Entity
Our Johannesburg-based home operation. Serving mines, contractors and civil operators across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Full brokerage, logistics and generator set manufacturing services.
MACHINERY 4 AFRICA — M4A
Mauritius Registered Entity · International
Our international vehicle. Enabling structured cross-border deals, large high-value machine transactions, fleet packages and equipment sourcing beyond Africa, via the Mauritius financial and commercial platform.
WHY CHOOSE US?
SERIOUS STOCK
We carry and source large, high-value machines – CAT rigid dumpers, Komatsu face shovels, Hitachi excavators, Metso crushing plants, Wirtgen road-construction fleets.
We operate at the top end of the market.
TURNKEY CAPABLE
We don’t just sell machines. We coordinate a full turnkey solution – source, supply, shipping, clearing and on site reassembly of large plant. One point of contact start to finish.
We operate at the top end of the market.
AFRICA-NATIVE
Two African entities – one powerful network. Headquartered in South Africa, internationally structured through Mauritius — wired into how this continent does business. When the deal is complex and the stakes are high, we know how to make it happen.
We operate at the top end of the market.
Send Us a Message
How to Reach Us
Address
Krugersdorp, South Africa
Email Us
sales@machineryforafrica.com
Business Hours
Monday - Thursday: 07:00 to 19:00
Friday: 07:00 to 15:00
Saturday: 09:00 to 12:00
Sunday: Closed
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