about us
African Scientific Technologies (AST)
Established: 2010
Industry: Laboratory & Production Instrumentation
Location: South Africa
Overview
African Scientific Technologies (AST) was founded in 2010 with a vision to support clients by sourcing and supplying a wide range of laboratory and production instrumentation tailored to meet both technical requirements and budget constraints. Our mission is to provide cost-effective, high-quality solutions that drive innovation and performance in various industries.
Our Founder
Calvin van Greunen, the founder of AST, studied Chemical Engineering at Port Elizabeth University in the early 1980s. His professional journey began in the formulation teams at Aberdare Cables and Bostik, where he developed a strong technical foundation. Over time, his passion shifted toward sales, combining technical knowledge with customer-focused service.
With a deep interest in natural herbal medicine and experience as the owner of a pharmaceutical manufacturing company, Calvin extended AST’s expertise to include support for small-scale and emerging farmers. He has been instrumental in helping them implement proper quality testing procedures and process instrumentation, leveraging his unique background.
Our Leadership
In early 2022, Michele Paulus joined AST as General Manager, bringing over 25 years of experience in scientific sales and technical support across multiple sectors. Her expertise spans:
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Mining process instrumentation (including turnkey projects)
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Petroleum laboratory and process systems
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Pharmaceutical applications
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Online analytical instrumentation
Michele’s broad industry knowledge and strategic insight have significantly strengthened AST’s service offerings.
Our Capabilities
With over 60 years of combined industry experience, the AST team offers a full spectrum of services:
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Sourcing and Importation of lab and production instruments
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Turnkey Project Support
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Application Consultation & Technical Evaluation
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Installation, Training, and After-Sales Support
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Project Financing Consultation
We serve a wide range of industries, including:
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Mining & Metallurgy
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Pharmaceuticals
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Petrochemicals
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Agriculture
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Power Generation
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Research & Education
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Food & Beverage
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Chemical Manufacturing
Technical Expertise & Strategic Partnerships
AST works closely with a network of specialists—chemical engineers, analytical engineers, design engineers, and financial analysts—to evaluate and execute each project with precision.
We also collaborate with trusted local partners for laboratory furniture, extraction systems, and safety cabinets, enabling us to offer complete turnkey laboratory solutions.
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led by passionate experts
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