THE BOY FROM MOOI STREET Uncle Hong has an instinct when something ‘isn’t right’. Just ask Probe’s staff who have been known to roll their eyes when they see him walking towards them with purpose, papers in hand.  Despite the rolling of eyes, the staff has to admit one thing:  in the 47 years that […]

AVANTY – YOUR ENERGY STATION AND AIR COMPRESSOR ON-THE-GO Whether you’re after an epic road trip to far-flung corners of South Africa or adventuring closer to home, there is an ideal companion to keep in your boot that will ensure your holiday stays awesome. Probe, South Africa’s leading importer and distributor of premium batteries, rotating electrics

STOP-START TECHNOLOGY – MAKE SURE YOUR BATTERY KEEPS UP Within the next few years, almost all newly-manufactured cars (90%) will have built-in functionality that can contribute to a cleaner environment.  Stop-start technology reduces fuel consumption and harmful emissions by reducing the amount of time the engine spends idling, especially when sitting in gridlocked traffic.  And idling

THE ULTIMATE LIGHTS FOR YOUR 4X4 Probe, South Africa’s largest importer of premium, maintenance-free, fit and forget batteries and comprehensive auto-electrical products, has the ideal lighting requirements for all your off-road needs. Whether you’re out camping, seeking adventure on night-time drives, or getting in some choice moonlit fishing, Probe’s lighting has you covered.   Probe distributes

ARE BATTERY SELLERS PULLING THE WOOL OVER OUR EYES? PROBE SHARES TIPS TO PUT YOU IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT “I don’t trust these battery sales companies.  I bought a maintenance-free battery only find that it is dry after some time. They pull the wool over our eyes and don’t sell what they advertise!”   Does

SHOWCASING MINING PRODUCTIVITY & SAFETY WITH PROBE IMT AT ELECTRA MINING AFRICA 2018 Probe Integrated Mining Technologies (IMT), are trusted suppliers of productivity and safety products that yield capacity and reduce the risks inherent to earth moving and transport civil operations, will be exhibiting at the Electra Mining Africa 2018, from Monday, September 10th  to

NEW COMPRESSORS FROM PROBE KEEP MINING INDUSTRY SAFE AND COOL UNDER PRESSURE Mining is a tough environment, combining harsh physical conditions, long operational hours and cost pressures.  Evolving compressed air technologies are increasingly playing a vital role in mining processes including exploration, extraction and treatment.  Air compressors additionally provide a flexible and safe power source for

THE INS AND OUTS OF BATTERY WARRANTY CLAIMS AND POLICY CLAIMS “I don’t believe it; they refuse to give me a warranty replacement for my dead battery but instead tell me they are giving me a policy claim. I don’t even know what a policy claim is!” Many customers do not understand what the difference

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES AND HOPE TO THE DEAF COMMUNITY At Probe Corporation, we engage in the transformation of South Africa at every possible opportunity presented to us. One of our major initiatives is the training and development of our own employees and that of unemployed learners. But we are intent on taking this one step further:

INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT INVENTORY SYSTEMS A WIN-WIN FOR PROBE AND OUR CUSTOMERS It’s not quite Artificial Intelligence, but Probe has taken a big step in making use of information technology in the management of inventory. In partnership with a specialised service provider, Probe has invested in a sophisticated inventory management system that puts replenishment and optimisation

DEVELOPING AN ‘UPSKILLED’ AND MOTIVATED WORKFORCE At Probe, we have a distinctive corporate culture that encourages developing our employees and the local community. We have clear ideas for our customers and suppliers that result in close, long-term relationships. We see training as an investment in our business and our people, because an ‘upskilled’ workforce is

LEDS SHED NEW LIGHT ON FARMING PRODUCTIVITY The variety, flexibility and efficiency of LED lighting is unmatched, offering unprecedented opportunities to increase productivity in farming applications at a fraction of the cost of traditional incandescent and HID lighting. LEDs are also friendlier to the environment, an important consideration for farmers, as they don’t use glass bulbs, pressurised gases,