Battalion Technologies
Founded
2018 in Pinetown, KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa — Battalion Technologies (branded Battalion) is a technology and automation company focused on creating Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and robotic systems designed to boost efficiency, accuracy, and labour‑reducing automation across industrial environments such as warehousing, manufacturing, and mining.
Founders & Leadership
De Wet Groenewald — Founder & CEO
James Baker — Operations
Marissa Hartzenberg — Project Manager
Ryan Lobban — Senior Electrical & Software Engineer
Tristan Thackwary — Technician
Clyde Govender — Technician
Location
Pinetown, KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa — with core operations, product design, and support functions based locally, serving industrial clients domestically and internationally.
Industry
Tech / Robotics & Automation / Industrial Machinery — specialising in autonomous robotics, smart material handling systems, and AGV solutions tailored for warehousing, logistics, and heavy‑duty industrial environments.
Overview
Battalion Technologies develops and deploys a range of Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) engineered to automate repetitive physical tasks in industrial contexts. Their product suite includes pallet stackers, self‑guided pallet trucks, high‑volume shuttle units, and robust towing bots — all leveraging advanced sensors and AI‑driven navigation to operate efficiently in demanding settings. The company combines South African engineering expertise with global automation standards to deliver solutions that reduce operational costs, increase throughput, and improve workplace safety.
Core Features & Capabilities
Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs): AI‑enabled robots such as “Apex,” “Delta,” “Tank,” and “Quad” for material movement, transport, and handling without direct human intervention.
Advanced Navigation & Sensing: Vehicles equipped with cutting‑edge sensors and AI to adaptively navigate industrial spaces and avoid obstacles.
Customised Automation Solutions: Tailored deployments that fit specific facility layouts and operational goals.
24/7 Support & Maintenance: Dedicated technical support to ensure maximum uptime and reliability across installations.
Target Market
Warehouses & Distribution Centres seeking automation to accelerate throughput and reduce manual labour.
Manufacturing Plants requiring precision‑oriented transport and material‑handling automation.
Mining & Heavy Industry Operators looking to improve operational safety and productivity with robotic solutions.
Logistics & Supply Chain Integrators focused on deploying scalable, flexible automation platforms.
Value Proposition
Battalion Technologies helps industrial operators modernise operations by replacing repetitive, labour‑intensive tasks with intelligent autonomous robotics that boost efficiency, reduce error rates, and lower total cost of ownership. Their solutions also improve safety by taking hazardous handling work off human operators and into automated systems built for reliability and precision.