OUR COMPANY

"We proudly continue a history of business integrity combined with
top class personal service."

Heinz Jacobsberg was among the pioneers of manufacturing Stainless Steel Catering Equipment in South Africa in the early 1940’s. Under the ‘Geraldo’ Brand Name he developed a reputation for manufacturing high quality, ultra-durable catering equipment. This company was sold in 1969.

Ralph Jacobsberg and Company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa and trades throughout the Southern African Region.

Since the establishment of the company in 1972, Ralph Jacobsberg and his Partner Rodney Salkinder have carried on the family tradition of manufacturing high quality kitchen equipment under the ‘Raljac’ brand name.

Our manufacture focuses standard and customised heavy duty equipment namely, Tilting Frying Pans, Oil Jacketed Pots, Grillers, Boiling tables, Fryers, tables, sinks, stoves, hot closets, racks shelves trolleys etc.

“Raljac” Equipment has been developed and honed in our factory over the years in order to provide easy to use, robust, dependable equipment suitable for the rugged conditions demanded by working conditions in Africa.

We are keen to share our years of experience in kitchen design. We work closely with our clients, architects, quantity surveyors as well as operational staff from project inception to completion in order to maximize the usage of the kitchen.

The emphasis of the company has always been on personal service and creating foodservice solutions to fit individual needs. Our specialist consultants assist and guide customers through each step of their planning and purchase.

A well designed efficient workplace boosts profitability, keeps workers focussed and morale high.

Ralph Jacobsberg & Co is able to offer turnkey kitchen solutions from fume extraction and ventilation systems and refrigeration to the supply of standard or customised heavy duty equipment, appliances and utensils.

Our clients include institutions, hotels and lodges, restaurants as well as company catering facilities and canteens.

Coupled with a professional drafting service we are able to assess your needs according to your objectives and plan your kitchen layout taking into account available space, employee mobility and other functional requirements.

Our consultants are familiar with the complex operational challenges posed by commercial kitchens and will gladly share our expertise with you. Our specialist sales team is on hand to assist and guide you through every step of your planning and purchase.

We firmly believe in personal service and reliability and only supply high quality, well -backed equipment.