By Lizwe Ndlovu
Reliable plumbing systems are built on quality components that ensure safe water delivery, efficient flow control, and long-term performance. At the Plumbing Indaba on 22–23 July 2026, Industrial Valve & Engineering Supplies (IVES) will showcase its comprehensive range of plumbing and water management solutions, demonstrating why it has been a trusted supplier to the South African market for more than four decades.
Visitors to the IVES stand will be able to explore an extensive portfolio of products designed for residential, commercial and industrial plumbing applications.
The range includes:
- Brass ball valves
- Pressure reducing valves (PRVs)
- Brass gate valves
- Check valves (Non-Return Valves)
- Air vents
- Brass bib taps
- Ball float valves
- PEX pipe and fittings systems
- Copper, PVC and Steel piping solutions
- Strainers
- Pressure gauges and test pumps
- Plumbing fittings, flanges and gaskets
- Galvanised piping
Modern plumbing installations rely on effective water control to ensure safety, efficiency and compliance.
According to Richard Levey, IVES products help plumbers and contractors deliver safe, efficient and compliant installations. He lists why their products are important for the plumbing industry:
- Consistent water pressure throughout buildings.
- Effective isolation of water lines during maintenance.
- Prevention of backflow and contamination.
- Reduced water wastage.
- Long-term durability and reliability.
The company’s solutions are designed to address many of the everyday challenges encountered on plumbing projects.
- “Excessive water pressure that damages taps, geysers, pipes and fittings;
- Water hammer and pressure fluctuations;
- Leakage and unnecessary water loss;
- Backflow contamination risks;
- Premature failure of plumbing components; and
- Corrosion and wear in water distribution systems,” adds Levey.
2162I MM Brass MM ball valves. All images supplied by Industrial Valve & Engineering Supplies (IVES)
Efficiency on site is equally important. IVES provides plumbing professionals with a complete range of products from a single supplier, simplifying procurement and helping projects run more smoothly. Reliable fittings and valve systems contribute to faster installations, while pressure gauges and test pumps enable accurate testing and commissioning before systems are handed over. Durable components also help reduce maintenance requirements and minimise costly call-backs, giving installers and clients greater confidence in the finished installation.
What sets IVES apart is its ability to combine product quality with extensive industry experience. Since 1983, the company has supplied trusted plumbing, valve and engineering solutions to projects across South Africa. Its portfolio includes respected BMC and BreakAway branded products, supported by local technical expertise, competitive pricing, and a national branch network serving Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
This combination of comprehensive product availability, dependable customer support, and technical knowledge has made IVES a preferred partner across the plumbing, construction, HVAC and water infrastructure sectors.