Company History


Mixtec was founded in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa (RSA) in 1984 by its two founders Timothy Clamp and William Baguley, who had been in the agitator business since their earliest days with UK-based Kestner Industries, started in 1930. Kestner Industries was the original home of the current Mixertech-UK. Mixtec manufactured and designed a wide range of agitators and gearboxes until it became a standalone organization in 1984.

Below reflects the key dates for the Mixtec group’s global expansion to further service our clients worldwide. Mixtec currently has Six Fabrication facilities around the world and Four specialised agents. We have always prided ourselves on providing good quality, excellent service while building long term customer relationships. The Mixtec group continues to expand globally allowing us to cater for our ever increasing customer base.

  • 1984

    Mixtec is established

    Mixtec was founded in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa (RSA).

  • 1988

    UNITED KINGDOM

    MIXERTECH

    Formed to service England and European markets.

  • 1997

    MALAYSIA

    MIXTEC ASIA PACIFIC

    Formed to service the Asian market.

  • 1998

    NEW ZEALAND

    WESTERN ENGINEERING

    Mixtec’s appointed agent and partner to handle the New Zealand market.

  • AUSTRALIA

    MIXTEC SOLUTIONS

    Previously MIXTEC AUSTRALIA – Formed to service the Australian market.

  • 1999

    USA

    MIXTEC NORTH AMERICA

    Formed to service the USA and Canadian markets.

  • 2007

    CHILE

    MIXTEC LATIN AMERICA

    Formed to service the South American market.

  • 2012

    FRANCE

    NEYRTEC

    Mixtec’s appointed agent and partner to service the French market.

  • 2022

    LATVIA

    SOLIDPUMP EUROPE

    Mixtec’s appointed agent and partner to service the European market.