
PACE Valves is Proeger’s sole and preferred distributor for all High-Pressure Severe Service applications throughout Africa. It is well-resourced to service the backfill industry better.
Process and Allied Contracting Equipment, trading as PACE Valves (Pty) Ltd, is a project-based company that provides a wide range of turnkey valve solutions to different industrial sectors (namely mining, water reticulation, refrigeration plants, chemical processing, oil and gas, smelters, SX plants, etc.). It prides itself on continuing to meet clients’ ever-changing needs.
Top ‘Go-To‘ Company
PACE Valves is regarded as one of the world’s top ‘go-to’ companies for supplying an extensive range of premium products. The company has established strategic partnerships worldwide, which allow it to expand the global reach of high-quality commodity valves.
“We believe our expertise and market presence makes us the ideal partner to provide innovative, reliable solutions that meet the growing demands of diverse industries,” says Charlotte Vaughan, MD of PACE Valves.
Winning Partnership
One such winning partnership is with Australian-based OEM specialist Proeger Flow Control Solutions. This deliberate partnership has allowed PACE Valves to better service the Backfill industry in Africa. PACE Valves is Proeger’s sole and preferred distributor throughout Africa for all High-Pressure Severe Service applications.
Vast Experience and Technical Know-How
What sets the PACE Valves team apart is its vast experience and technical knowledge. The company strives to provide efficient service, fit-for-purpose products, and quality technical know-how to assist clients in improving their overall return on investment.
“We pride ourselves on our after-sales service and technical advice, including on-site installation and commissioning assistance,“ Vaughan explains.
Project Success
Unsurprisingly, PACE Valves has completed various projects and is currently involved in others. One project in which PACE Valves played an instrumental role is the Kamoa Copper S.A. Backfill Plant where it assisted with specialised paste and severe service valves. PACE Valves is also proud to be part of the Rosh Pinah Backfill Plant in Namibia.
“Thus far, we have successfully manufactured and supplied Class 1500 actuated knife gate valves, emergency borehole dump valves, flush water injection valves, and diverter valves,” says Vaughan, upbeat about further growth.
“We will continue to join forces with Proeger Australia, enabling us to offer unique, high-end solutions to our clients within the mining space.”
Positive Outlook
With over 43 years of success, Charlotte Vaughan, MD of PACE Valves, has a positive outlook for the future and the ever-increasing market demands. She is excited to lead the business to further growth and expansion.




