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Engineering Beyond Expectations.
A South African engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture, repair and integration of advanced hydraulic systems for the marine, industrial, mobile and offshore sectors.
- South Africa
- Europe
- United States
- Japan
- Australia
Customers weren't looking for another parts supplier. They needed engineers.
Founded in 2023 by industry professionals Mitcham Haynes and Stephen Havenga, EMPH was born from decades of combined experience within the hydraulic industry — and from recognising a gap in the market. Customers needed a partner who could diagnose problems, design better solutions, manufacture custom equipment, and support it throughout its lifecycle.
Since opening our doors, EMPH has grown rapidly through reputation and technical capability — becoming a trusted partner for OEM manufacturers, shipyards, industrial plants, marine operators, machine builders and mining operations throughout Southern Africa.
Workshop — EMPH engineering team at work
Every project begins with one question: “What is the best engineering solution?”
Not the quickest. Not the cheapest. The best. We believe hydraulic systems should be designed correctly from the beginning — understanding the application, calculating loads, validating safety factors and ensuring long-term reliability.
Complete hydraulic engineering, from concept through commissioning.
Hydraulic System Design
Complete system engineering, hydraulic calculations, circuit and manifold design, power unit design, component selection and fluid power optimisation.
Custom Manufacturing
Hydraulic cylinders, stainless marine cylinders, AC & DC power units, manifolds, winches, marine cranes, test equipment and special-purpose machinery.
Marine & Yacht Hydraulics
Vang, backstay, mast jack, mainsheet and trim cylinders, furling systems, swim platforms, tender garages, hydraulic doors and steering systems.
Industrial Hydraulics
Repairs, system upgrades, plant maintenance, fault finding, cylinder / pump / motor repairs, valve testing, flushing and commissioning.
Automation & Controls
PLC systems, HMI interfaces, electro-hydraulic and proportional valve controls, remote diagnostics, safety systems and CANbus integration.
Practical, reliable solutions for every application.
- Marine & Shipbuilding
- Luxury Yachting
- Commercial Fishing
- Offshore Support
- Mining
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Mobile Equipment
- Agriculture
- Recycling
- Materials Handling
- Energy
- Defence
- Industrial Processing
Quality That Speaks for Itself
Our reputation is built on equipment that performs reliably in demanding environments — with careful attention to engineering accuracy, material selection, precision machining, testing, documentation and support. We don’t believe in shortcuts. We believe in engineering that lasts.
Innovation Through Experience
Innovation comes from understanding how hydraulic systems perform in the real world. We combine decades of practical experience with modern engineering tools to improve efficiency, reduce maintenance, increase reliability and simplify installation.
Founded and led by engineers.
Portrait — Mitcham Haynes
Mitcham Haynes
Co-Founder & Business Development Director
Over 20 years of experience in hydraulic engineering, technical sales and marine systems. Mitcham transforms complex engineering challenges into practical, high-performance solutions, leading business development, client relationships, system design and strategic growth.
Portrait — Stephen Havenga
Stephen Havenga
Co-Founder & Technical Director
More than 20 years in manufacturing, precision machining, hydraulic system design and project management. Stephen’s meticulous approach ensures every EMPH solution meets the highest standards of quality and reliability, overseeing technical design, manufacturing, QA and innovation.
The people behind every project.
Group photo — the full EMPH team outside the workshop
The principles behind every project.
Integrity
Trust is earned through honesty, transparency and consistently delivering on our commitments.
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in engineering, manufacturing and customer service.
Innovation
We continually seek smarter, more efficient ways to solve complex engineering challenges.
Partnership
We build long-term relationships based on collaboration and mutual success.
Quality
Every product leaving our workshop represents our name, reputation and commitment to excellence.
To become Africa's leading hydraulic engineering company.
We continue to invest in advanced manufacturing, digital engineering, automation and product development — with one unchanged mission: to engineer hydraulic solutions that are safer, smarter, more reliable, and built to perform where it matters most.
Partner With Us.
Engineering excellence. Precision manufacturing. Trusted partnerships. That’s the EMPH difference.