SMT Scharf AG, a leading supplier of bespoke transport solutions and logistics systems for underground mining, is advancing its Strategy 2026 by expanding its sales regions and product portfolio. The company has entered into exclusive agreements with CFH Group, a global provider of air technology and environmental solutions for mining and tunneling, to enhance its footprint in Kazakhstan and South Africa.
Under the agreement, CFH Group will serve as an exclusive dealer for all SMT Scharf products in Kazakhstan via CFT Kazakhstan T.O.O. Meanwhile, SMT Scharf will act as the exclusive dealer for all CFH Group products in South Africa through its subsidiary SMT Scharf Africa (Pty.) Ltd. This collaboration aims to strengthen local presence, integrate products across the Group, and leverage synergies.
The cooperation is part of SMT Scharf's broader Strategy 2026, which focuses on optimizing global supply chain efficiency, integrating Group locations, and diversifying the product portfolio in electromobility and intelligent transport solutions. The company is also developing light electric vehicles (LEVs) and battery-powered monorails to meet growing demand for low-emission solutions.
"With the Strategy 2026, we aim to enable SMT Scharf to better serve the demand for low-emission, high-quality transport solutions in underground mining and tunnel logistics," said Longjiao Wang, CEO of SMT Scharf AG. "Our exclusive cooperation with CFH Group for the Kazakh and South African market represents an important step in driving our expansion into relevant mining markets worldwide."
The company continues to focus on key markets such as China and Poland while exploring opportunities for further expansion. More information about SMT Scharf Group can be found at their website: www.smtscharf.com.
