31-07-2025
Conlog at 60: Powering Progress Through Continuous Innovation
July 2025 marks a monumental milestone in the story of Conlog: six decades of innovation, transformation, and leadership in the smart utility metering industry. From its origins in Durban in 1965 to becoming a global powerhouse with a presence across Africa and beyond, Conlog has consistently shaped and redefined how utilities are managed, monitored, and maintained.
What began as a small electronics design company serving the industrial sector has evolved into a pioneer in smart metering technologies. Conlog was the first in the world to develop a prepaid electricity meter, a breakthrough that has since enabled millions of people to access energy in a more manageable and transparent way. And that's only one of many firsts. Over the years, Conlog has pioneered prepayment solar home systems, patented groundbreaking technologies, and supported national energy rollouts that continue to empower communities across the continent.
'Our journey has always been driven by purpose — to create meaningful impact through innovation,' says Logan Moodley, Conlog's CEO. 'As we celebrate 60 years, we honour our legacy not just by reflecting on the past, but by continuing to shape the future.'
Conlog's growth over six decades has been anything but linear. It has been marked by strategic shifts, key partnerships, and bold expansion, including the launch of its Nigerian manufacturing facility in 2020, and the introduction of its B2C business, Conlog Direct, in 2022. Today, the company offers a broad range of solutions that go far beyond electricity metering, encompassing smart water meters, revenue management systems, support services, training, and platform development.
Yet, even as its footprint has grown globally, Conlog's commitment to its people and purpose has remained constant.
'People are at the heart of everything we do; our customers, our partners and our employees,' Mr Moodley adds. 'It's our people who've made the last 60 years possible, and it's our people who will lead us through the next 60.'
Conlog's success lies not only in its products but in its mindset. Innovation is embedded into the fabric of the organisation, from a constantly expanding open hub that incubates ideas from across the business, to a steadfast commitment to staying ahead of industry trends. This approach has enabled the brand to not just respond to market needs but to lead them by launching the iDM APEX smart electricity meter and the iDM HYDRA smart water meter in 2023 as part of its next-generation product portfolio.
Equally important is Conlog's dedication to sustainability. With a strategy aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Conlog champions people, planet, and prosperity in every facet of its operations. Inclusive goal-setting, a strong internal culture of accountability, and a focus on reducing environmental impact are central to how the business thinks and acts.
With over 60 years of achievements, including:
The world's first prepaid electricity meter (1989)
Patents that shaped global industry standards
Millions of meters shipped worldwide
Longstanding partnerships with major utilities such as ESKOM
…Conlog's legacy is deeply woven into the evolution of energy access and smart metering in South Africa and beyond.
