Specialised businesses.
Shared strength.
Each business in the ARB Holdings portfolio is a leader in its field.
Together they offer end-to-end solutions across electrical, lighting, ICT and education – backed by group-level governance, capital and expertise.
Successful Businesses
Years of Experience
Electrical
ARB Electrical Wholesalers
One of Southern Africa’s largest distributors of electrical products, supplying essential infrastructure solutions across industrial, commercial and utility sectors. With a national footprint and extensive product range, ARB supports projects of all sizes with reliability and technical expertise.
Electrical
CED (Consolidated Electrical Distributor)
CED specialises in the distribution of electrical components and solutions, supporting contractors and industry with reliable access to globally recognised products. As part of the Group’s electrical portfolio, it strengthens ARB’s ability to serve diverse project requirements at scale.
Electrical
Craigcor Distribution
Craigcor is a leading supplier of industrial automation, control and smart metering solutions. Partnering with global technology brands, it delivers advanced systems that enhance efficiency, monitoring and control across industrial and utility environments.
Electrical
GMC Powerlines
GMC Powerlines specialises in the supply of overhead line equipment and infrastructure solutions for the transmission and distribution of electrical power. Serving utilities, contractors and infrastructure projects, it provides reliable, high-quality products essential to building and maintaining power networks.
Electrical
ARB Global
ARB Global focuses on sourcing and supplying internationally competitive electrical products, supporting the Group’s distribution businesses with access to global markets and supply chains. By leveraging strong supplier relationships and procurement expertise, it enhances product availability, quality and cost efficiency across the portfolio.
Electrical
Metro Prepaid
A leading provider of prepaid water and electricity metering services in South Africa, helping property owners efficiently manage and collect utility payments. With simple meter registration, transparent fee structures and 24/7 customer support, Metro Prepaid delivers reliable, cost-effective service to property owners, tenants, installers and meter sellers nationwide.







