About Us
KOBEL NANO (PTY) Ltd is a proudly South African company offering cutting-edge technological solutions for the construction industry-anchored in mineralogy, science, chemistry, and engineering innovation.
We specialize in Nano-Modified Emulsion (NME) technology, delivering smarter, stronger, and more sustainable infrastructure. Our innovations are not just designed to build better roads-they are built to transform them.
As a Level 1 BBBEE company that is 50% youth-and female-owned, we bring a bold, new approach to construction-one that empowers local communities, extends roads lifespans, and redefines traditional infrastructure norms.
Who Are We
Our Mission
To transform road construction in South Africa and Africa by providing scientifically designed, cost-effective, high-performance NME technology that extends the lifespan of roads while reducing the need for expensive imported materials.
Our Vision
To deliver products and services that inspire Confidence, Quality, and Reliability across the mining, road construction, rehabilitation and road maintenance industries — driven by superior expertise, innovation, and technical precision.
What Makes Us Different
At KOBEL NANO, we challenge outdated road stabilisation methods.
Instead of relying on traditional cement or lime, our NME technology chemically bonds aggregates, creating pavement layers that are:
Moisture-resistant and fully hydrophobic
Flexible, crack-free and durable
Stronger in both wet and dry conditions
Compatible with almost all in-situ soils
Cost-effective, reducing the need for new soil imports
Scientifically tested and approved
Our NME products prevent water ingress, eliminate freeze–thaw damage, enhance strength, and significantly extend road life — even in harsh environments.
All our technology is tested at the University of Pretoria and appears in the SANRAL TRH24 documentation.
Our Commitment to Community & Development
We believe technology should uplift communities, not replace them.
Many of our road maintenance products, such as pothole repair kits and crack-seal systems, are specifically designed so they can be applied using local labour, empowering communities while improving infrastructure.
Our Services and Products
We offer turnkey infrastructure solutions-from testing to treatments:
- Soil Sampling & Testing
- Design Support & NME Specification
- Supply of NME Solutions:
– Stabilizing Agents
– Slurry Agents
– Clearseal
– Dust Suppressants Agents
- Repair Products:
– Pothole Repair Kits
– Crack Sealers - Waterproofing Treatments:
– Transform soil to a hydrophobic state
– Rejuvenate and extend the life of insitu-soils
– Minimize the need for imported soil and reduce project costs
All our products waterproof the soil, making treated areas hydrophobic and significantly extending the lifespan of roads.
Our products perform exceptionally well on almost all types of deteriorated insitu-soils, rejuvenating them and extending their usability. This reduces the need to import new soil to sites, resulting in substantial cost savings in road construction.
Proven Technology, Verified Results
Our technology has been tested extensively through the University of Pretoria, demonstrating:
Increased UCS (Unconfined Compressive Strength)
Increased ITS (Indirect Tensile Strength)
High performance under wet and dry conditions
Exceptional hydrophobicity and reduced water damage
Stronger bonding and minimal cracking
Lower stabiliser dosage with higher efficiency
We are proud to offer innovative solutions that deliver measurable, reliable improvements to road infrastructure at every scale — from rural roads to super-highways.
Building Roads for the Future
KOBEL NANO believes that high-quality infrastructure is the foundation of economic growth and community upliftment. Through science-driven innovation and a passion for engineering excellence, we are building the next generation of road technology for South Africa and beyond.