NOVOMATIC fires up production of gaming machines in South Africa
The gaming giant marks a major step in regional growth as locally assembled Panther machines roll out from its new South African facility.
South Africa.- NOVOMATIC Africa has reached a major milestone, with its popular Panther Limited Payout Machines (LPM) now rolling off assembly lines in South Africa.
Recognised globally as a heavyweight in gaming technology, NOVOMATIC designs and manufactures cutting-edge equipment that powers casinos, arcades and betting operations across the globe.
Now NOVOMATIC Africa is stepping up its game by assembling its Panther FV623D and FV624D LPM’s at its Johannesburg production facilities.
The company is putting its energy into growing is presence in the country, speeding things up and building resilience to keep pace with Africa’s fast-moving gaming market. By taking control of production, NOVOMATIC Africa has reduced delivery times, lessened its dependence on global shipping and brought manufacturing closer to its core markets.
Boosting skills and quality standards
In Johannesburg, the team converted part of the facility into a fully outfitted assembly space, complete with specialised tools, shelving, safety systems and dedicated stations for assembling key parts such as monitors and bill validators.
Leading the charge is Mohamed Abdullah, technical and operations manager, who heads up a crew of highly trained technicians.
“Investing in people has been the most important part of this journey. Yes, we’re building machines. But more importantly, we’re building capability, equipping our team here in South Africa with the knowledge, tools and confidence to meet global benchmarks,” said Abdullah, according to InterGame online.
From the start, the project focused on precision and compliance, with the team introducing rigorous quality control measures, installing an Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) safety test machine, syncing operations with the New Age Gaming (NAG) central database and developing a structured pre-assembly line.
All these efforts were carefully aligned with both local regulations and NOVOMATIC’s international standards to ensure top-quality production and safety.
The move helps sidestep shipping challenges, and NOVOMATIC Africa’s assembly push is a long-term play aimed at deepening its roots in the region and unlocking new opportunities across the continent.
By levelling up production and talent, NOVOMATIC Africa is not just playing the game, they’re setting the pace to meet rising demand faster and smarter across the continent.
