Trade Success No.6 - Mauritius: The EPA improving the competitiveness of heaters and thermostats on the EU market

Condor Technology Ltd was founded in the Netherlands in 1995 by Mr Jan Willem Houtman. In 2018, the company closed down in Netherlands and relocated to Mauritius to establish Condor Technology (Mauritius) Ltd with Ms Astrid Houtman, daughter of Mr J W Houtman, as Founder/Director.

The company develops, manufactures and distributes high quality explosion proof and general purpose electrical heaters and thermostats.

Key facts about Condor Technology (Mauritius) Ltd:

• Established in 1995 in the Netherlands and relocated to Mauritius in 2018
• The company exports 100% of its production to over 35 countries worldwide (EU, Asia, Africa and Americas)
• The company also imports from the EU

Company profile:

Mr Jan Willem Houtman developed the first direct heater for Shell Group in 1995 and has since then diversified into other heaters and thermostats. With over 25 years prior field experience, Condor Technology (Mauritius) Ltd has become one of the leading global suppliers of high quality explosion proof heaters and thermostats for applications in hazardous areas and for general purpose heaters and thermostats for non-hazardous areas. It is one of the three major suppliers in the world and has 20 sales representatives around the world. Condor Technology is committed to provide its customers with the highest standard of products and service and has all the necessary explosion-free certifications. All products are 100% electrically tested before leaving the factory. The products are made for hazardous areas in mainly chemical, petrochemical and analyser industry.

Operating worldwide working on different projects, the products include:

• Electrical heaters and thermostats
• Explosion proof
• Space heaters and direct-mounted heaters
• General purpose heaters and thermostats for non-hazardous locations
• Installation and maintenance instructions

And are:

• Suitable for hazardous locations
• High quality products, all products 100% tested. Materials used: anodized Aluminium or Stainless Steel

Main achievements over the years:

• Started with 1 employee (the founder) in 2018 and 4 employees in 2021 (+3 locals)
• Since its implantation in Mauritius, the company has doubled its turnover every year     

How did the EPA help?

The EPA will help improve the competing position of the products of Condor Technology (Mauritius) Ltd through preferential tariffs and will allow penetrate new markets.

"The EPA helped improve the competing position of the products of Condor Technology (Mauritius) Ltd..."

Condor Technology (Mauritius) Ltd

Ms Astrid Houtman

Director