Established in 2007 with a primary mission of delivering sustainable solutions and quality leather products to the automotive industry, Concept Business Group has since evolved into a dynamic technology hub and systems integrator. This transformation, marked by the establishment of sister companies such as LEMS Energy Management and Waxing Green, has positioned the group as a versatile player in the environmental and technological landscape.
At the core of Concept Business Group’s offerings is a collection of disruptive technologies, proprietary intellectual property, and strategic partnerships that, when combined, yield synergistic results. The company maintains a holistic focus on tackling critical global challenges, including emissions reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and food security.
In its current portfolio, Concept Business Group has successfully implemented innovative technology solutions across diverse sectors:
Pulp and Paper Industry: Deployed an EC treatment system, enabling effluent recycling and delivering significant savings in potable water usage.
Motor Dealerships (Combined Motor Holdings): Accumulated over 12 years of experience in Energy Efficiency, coupled with renewable energy solutions, resulting in substantial energy cost savings and the potential for off-grid renewable operations.
Vodacom: Boasting 15 years of expertise in Energy Efficiency, the company recently introduced renewable-based air-conditioning technology, achieving remarkable energy savings ranging from 60 to 80%.
Woolworths: Proudly providing bi-annual power factor services, supply, and installation to all stores nationwide.
Retail: Implemented IoT-based metering, monitoring, and automation systems in conjunction with solar thermal technology, yielding a commendable 55% reduction in energy consumption.
As Concept Business Group looks to the future, it has strategically acquired and secured the following technologies to augment its current IoT solutions:
Electrochemical Water Treatment (in association with Inwaso): A revolutionary technology powered with renewable energy, offering a transformative approach to water treatment.
Clearvue PV: An innovative solar glass technology that represents the future of smart, energy-producing glazing, contributing to sustainable building practices.
Solar Thermal: High-efficiency collectors and compressor intelligence systems designed to achieve remarkable energy savings of 60 to 80% in air conditioning and refrigeration applications.
Solar CHP: A groundbreaking project funded by Innovate UK in collaboration with esteemed institutions, delivering a Solar/Gas-driven system ideal for distilleries, fast food establishments, and beyond.
Turbo Green Burner: A biogas-driven system designed specifically for off-grid bakeries, successfully prototyped in collaboration with MacAdams Cape Town.