GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
Kyle Graham
Kyle leads the WWLTS group, overseeing customer relationships, regional operations and the delivery of specialist lifting services.
Experience behind every inspection.
Independent lifting equipment inspection, load testing and practical support, built on a family-founded heritage dating back to 1979.
WORLDWIDE LOAD TESTING SPECIALISTS
Specialist load testing
since 1979.
Established in 1979 by John David Graham and Norman David Graham, the company was formerly known as Water Weights. WWLTS pioneered the use of water-filled bags for proof load testing in Africa.
Today, our work brings together independent examination, load testing, detailed reporting and specialist equipment hire and sales. We support customers working with lifting tackle, workshop machinery and high-capacity cranes across demanding industrial environments.
Our focus is practical: understand the equipment, plan the appropriate inspection and test, and give the customer clear findings they can use.
Read our company portfolio ↗OUR LEADERSHIP
Leadership
Kyle Graham leads the group’s operations, while founder Norman David Graham directs its technical work.
FOUNDER & GROUP TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Norman David Graham
A founder of the business, Norman leads the group’s technical work and remains actively involved in inspections and load testing, bringing decades of practical experience to the team.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND WWLTS
Our people. Across our branches.
Meet our office, management and technical teams in Johannesburg, Durban and Mozambique.
Gauteng
Johannesburg
Our Johannesburg office and technical teams support enquiries, equipment planning and site operations.
Meet the Johannesburg team ↗
KwaZulu-Natal · Head office
Durban
Meet the office and technical teams supporting our Durban head office and regional projects.
Meet the Durban team ↗
Matola
Mozambique
Our Mozambique team brings together country management, office support and technical staff.
Meet the Mozambique team ↗WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
How we support your operation
Our work gives equipment owners a documented assessment of condition, test results and maintenance priorities.
Independent assessment
Our examination and reporting give equipment owners an independent view of their machinery. Findings can guide the work of your chosen maintenance contractor and support informed decisions.
Inspection expertise
Our registered lifting machinery entity and ECSA-registered lifting machinery inspectors support inspection and testing within the applicable equipment and inspector scope.
Our Scopes Explained ↗
Equipment for the application
Water bags, solid weights, calibrated load cells, rigging and pumps help us plan suitable test arrangements. Our 40T and 10T mobile hydraulic test rigs also support on-site testing of hand-powered hoists.
Explore our services ↗Reports you can act on
Structural, mechanical and electrical findings help your team identify defects, prioritise maintenance and plan expenditure. Clear records support communication between owners, site teams and maintenance contractors.
Regional teams
Our Durban, Johannesburg and Mozambique teams help customers discuss site requirements, equipment and scheduling. Our portfolio spans marine operations, mining, construction, mills, factories, warehouses and other industrial applications.
Find your branch ↗Hire and purchase support
Access specialist testing and lifting equipment for a project or your ongoing operations. Select the equipment, add your quantities and hire requirements, and request a quote for your application.
Browse equipment ↗SEE OUR WORK
Watch our team at work
Watch real WWLTS project footage, including the load test of two 440-tonne-capacity cranes at Dormac Yard in Durban Port. Our project library gives you a closer look at the equipment and environments in which we work.
Watch the Durban project ↗
Discuss your next inspection or load test.
Tell us about your equipment, location and project requirements.