History of Donkin Fans 
When the company was found in 1956, it was decided to choose a name synonymous with early Port Elizabeth history. Sir Rufane Donkin, the acting governor of the Cape Colony, named Port Elizabeth after his wife Lady Elizabeth Donkin. The Donkin name was thus chosen, and the Donkin Company was formed. Donkin Manufacturing became part of Howden in 1994, and became Howden Donkin (Pty) Ltd.
Donkin Fans is internationally recognised for its ability to design & manufacture standard fans and accessories to the highest international standards.
Over the years, Donkin Fans developed the technical ability to design all product ranges in-house. Emphasis is given to providing customers with high quality products, new product developments and a comprehensive support service.
Manufacturing Facilities
Extensive, fully modernised manufacturing facilities are situated in Port Elizabeth.
Performance testing is done in-house using the latest instrumentation for measuring fan performance and noise levels. The fan testing facility is suitable for powers from a fr
action of a kilowatt to 250 kW.
Donkin Fan's standard designs have performances & efficiencies equal to those of world competitors.
Sales offices are strategically located in Cape Town, Durban & Johannesburg to serve the South Africa market. All international trading is directed through the head office in Port Elizabeth.
- CNC plasma-arc & laser cutting
- CNC metal spinning
- Aluminium gravity die casting
- General steel fabrication
- Precision CNC machining
- Stress relieving
- Dynamic & stationary balancing
