PROBE CORPORATION TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Probe Corporation has an extensive employee training programme to assist our employees in learning specific job-related skills and improving performance in their current roles. Training is aimed at all levels of our employees, from senior management to entry-level employees, and there is also a focus on training women employees. […]

PROBE, THE POWER OF HERITAGE Despite a challenging economic climate, Probe, South Africa’s largest importer of automotive and auto electrical components has remained committed to a flexible growth strategy that has sustained the family-owned business for over 50 years. CEO Frank Rovelli contributes Probe’s success to correctly anticipating market demand and providing best-in-class products coupled

PROBE’S RECYCLING STRATEGY SUPPORTS A SAFER ENVIRONMENT Barnabas Gwarisa, Probe’s Environmental and Quality Controller, outlines the company’s new venture into sustainable recycling practice. He says that environmental protection has been a leading topic for governments globally and the principle of cradle-to-grave practices has been emphasised by various legislation such as the Waste Act, the Kyoto

PROBE AT POWER AND ELECTRICITY WORLD AFRICA Our savvy sales team will be at Power and Electricity World Africa 2017, 28-29 March showcasing what we have to offer. It is Africa’s largest power and energy expo, with 7000 attendees. We will be showcasing Probe inverters, batteries, invertor solutions, vision X lights, and compressors. You should

PROVIDING THE RIGHT BATTERY TO MEET INDUSTRY’S SOLAR NEEDS Effectively harnessing South Africa’s abundant solar energy in a business environment offers both environmental and cost-saving benefits.  However, when introducing a solar solution, many companies find themselves facing unexpected challenges due to incorrect set-up and battery usage. The winning formula is to clearly understand the company’s

GO GREEN, AND MAKE YOUR BATTERY LAST We know car batteries contain chemicals such as sulphuric acid and have to be carefully dealt with, especially when they die.  The green thing to do is to squeeze as much life out of them as possible and decrease the overall amount of batteries that you are going to need

PROBE LAUNCHES INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION AND BRINGS LEADING SCC AIR COMPRESSOR TO LOCAL MARKET Probe, South Africa’s largest importer of premium, maintenance-free, fit and forget batteries and a leader in rotating electrics, has established Probe Industrial Technologies.  The new division is focused on providing quality air, power and safety solutions to industrial clients.   Within

PROBE’S BEST BATTERIES FOR BOATING With summer fast approaching, it’s time to throw off the covers and get your boat ready for the water. Rick Rovelli of Probe shares valuable advice on choosing the ideal battery to suit your boating needs. Established over 50 years ago, Probe is South Africa’s leading importer, wholesaler and distributor

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) Probe Corporation has an active Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. We view our role in society as being able to pursue business objectives and also to make a valuable contribution towards the upliftment of historically disadvantaged individuals and society at large.  The objective of our CSR policy is to develop skills,

THE WIN-WIN OF RE-MANUFACTURING Remanufacturing is gaining traction around the world and local companies in the automotive sector are stepping up their capabilities, driven by market demand. Probe’s managing director, Frank Rovelli, says that a variety of reasons – from cost effectiveness to environmental sustainability, make remanufacturing a win-win for companies in the automotive sector

REDUCING REPLACEMENT COSTS WITH THE LUCAS UNIVERSAL ALTERNATOR The evolution of the modern automotive system is largely driven by specifics:  parts, such as starters, batteries and alternators, are manufactured for particular makes of vehicles and engines. But what happens if an older-make vehicle requires a new part, such as the all-important alternator that can come