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Today, LHL operates state-of-the-art facilities, including Family-Led Succession Planning and Leadership
a 5,000m² site in Glen Anil, Durban, with six bays and Development
13 overhead cranes, and a 1,500m² facility in Atlantis, LHL Engineering’s long-term vision includes a
Cape Town. Support from Standard Bank, including commit-ment to fostering the next generation of
working capital and COVID loans, helped LHL navigate leaders within the Govender family. Nelson’s two
economic challenges, invest in new equipment, and daughters are central to this succession plan. His
expand its operations. elder daughter, a Chartered Accountant (CASA), is
Through its targeted approach, LHL has become an preparing to assume the role of financial director (FD),
established supplier across a range of critical sectors, while his younger daughter, who holds an Honours
ensuring tailored solutions that meet each industry’s Degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing an
specific demands. MBA in HR and Marketing, is being trained for roles
in administration and marketing. Additionally, a
Achievements family member who is a PR Engineer and PMP is being
LHL has achieved notable milestones in its industry: mentored for the role of future managing director.
Successfully exported equipment to markets in To support these efforts, LHL is also implementing a
Australia, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for
expanding its global footprint.
improved control and reporting and establishing a
Delivered projects for leading companies such training school to build a highly skilled workforce
as SAPREF, ASTRON, Illovo Sugar, SI Group, capable of sustaining LHL’s high standards.
Buckman Laboratory, Sappi Saiccor, Tongaat Hulett,
Mondi, Engen, and YARA Animal Foods. One Stop Shop Philosophy
Central to LHL Engineering’s philosophy is its “One
Selected for the KZN Localisation, Import
Replacement, and Enterprise Development Stop Shop” approach — a collaborative ecosystem
programme, a recognition of LHL’s role in where multiple self-managed businesses operate
strengthening local industry capabilities and under one roof, sharing resources and expertise. This
reducing reliance on imported products. synergy enables LHL to provide a full suite of services,
from design and manufacturing to installation
Partnerships and the “One Stop Shop” Solution and maintenance, while achieving efficiencies and
Through a collaborative cluster approach with strategic economies of scale. By pooling resources, LHL attracts
partners, LHL offers a unique “One Stop Shop” solution, top talent, builds a resilient supply chain, and secures
providing clients with integrated engineering, favourable deals with vendors, ultimately delivering
manufacturing, and maintenance services. By sharing exceptional value to clients.
services, resources, and equipment with select Through this collective strength, LHL competes with
partners, LHL delivers comprehensive solutions that larger companies for major contracts, builds long-term
encompass everything from design and production to relationships, and expands its market reach. LHL’s One
on-site installation and ongoing maintenance. Stop Shop model allows it to address complex client
This model enables LHL to achieve economies of needs, deliver unparalleled value, and continually
scale, invest in advanced technologies, and foster enhance its reputation as a trusted industry leader.
a strong supply chain, all while maintaining the Four-Pillar Growth Strategy
flexibility to serve clients across diverse industries. Guided by a four-pillar strategy, LHL’s growth plan
LHL’s project-based teams are equipped to focuses on:
manage site-based maintenance and installations, Financial Resources: Strategic financial planning
enhancing its reputation as a trusted, full-service
provider. and funding ensure stability and enable expansion.
Industry Knowledge: Decades of experience drive
Expanding Workforce innovation and adaptability.
Reflecting its growth, LHL has increased its per- Customer Trust: Long-term client relationships
manent workforce by 40% year-on-year and built on reliability and high-quality service.
significantly boosted its contracted project Agility: The flexibility to adapt to industry
workforce, strengthening its operational capacity changes and meet diverse client needs.
to take on larger and more complex projects. This
expansion not only supports LHL’s business but also LHL’s journey, led by Nelson Govender and his family,
contributes to job creation and skill development in remains an inspiring example of resilience and
the community. forward-thinking in a competitive industry.
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