Founded in 1937 in Cape Town, South Africa, Columbit began its journey as a dedicated partner to the wine industry. As the world rebuilt post-WWII, Columbit supported the rapid growth of wine production, earning a reputation for excellence. Recognizing the potential to drive even greater impact, Columbit expanded into the broader food and beverage industries, adding value across diverse sectors.

Today, Columbit stands as a dynamic organisation, delivering premium processing and packaging equipment, innovative food ingredients, and cutting-edge packaging materials to the wine, food, and beverage sectors in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

From meat and poultry to dairy, vegan and vegetarian, beverages, bakery, and even pet food, Columbit represents world-class principals, bringing high-quality consumables, processing equipment, and packaging solutions to market.

With over 100 employees across South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, Columbit combines a global footprint with localized support. Our dedicated teams ensure every product is backed by industry-leading technical expertise, service, and spare parts.