Where did it all start? 1949-Waco Industries was established in 1949 importing mainly industrial plugs and sockets. Later on, we started manufacturing at our own premises. 1980's- Waco Cape Town and Waco Durban branches were opened. 1991- Waco became part of the Voltex group of companies operating as main importer of products in the group, as we distribute to the 76 Voltex branches which are strategically situated throughout Southern Africa, as well as to more than 500 independent wholesalers.