Dear Foundry Owner NFTN and SAIF have been in discussions with the South African Valve Cluster on matters relating to the “designation” of valves, which would ensure the localisation of the valve casting supply chain. Communication with Government is indicating that the designation of certain valves is targeted for end of 2012. The valve cluster [...]
Ferrous Opportunity Alert
Steel casting part; snorkel (part number 10052284). Annual requirement 60,000 pcs/year Part weight is 4,1 kg according to technical drawing Full specifications and drawings: C2_01.C Please keep either NFTN or SAIF in the communication loop in order for us to follow-up in the event that there are any problems, even if you wish to quote [...]
EMD Locomotive Parts Localisation Opportunities
EMD has a current Long Term Parts Agreement (LTPA) with Transnet to maintain existing locomotives. This is a current contract with Transnet with certain localisation obligations. With reference to this EMD is looking for potential suppliers in the following categories: Electrical Electronic Bearings Seals Gaskets Bolts & Nuts Springs Filters Steel Fabrication Steel Machining Hoses [...]
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: UJ-FREIBERG HCD ADVERTISEMENT
In the interest of strengthening advanced knowledge and technology in the Foundry Industry in South Africa, the Metal Casting Technology Station at the University of Johannesburg in conjunction with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) presents an incredible opportunity for five diligent post-graduate candidates to study a Masters Degree in Advanced Foundry Technology in [...]
Foundry Opportunity in the Rail Industry
Please find opportunities below which we have received from a local supplier. They are urgently looking for a cost effective high quality supplier of these components. If you are interested please contact NFTN or SAIF by Monday 30 May in order for us to collate the responses for the enquirer. Foundry Opportunity in the Rail [...]
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Control of orphan sources and other Radioactive Material in the Metal Recycling and Production Industries
February 21, 2012
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DST Research and Innovation in Foundry Technology initiative
February 21, 2012
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Valve Castings Support Opportunity
February 17, 2012
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Newsletter – 12 December
December 12, 2011
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Silicon Carbide by Geordie Osler, CEO of Sublime Technologies
December 12, 2011
Upcoming Events
AFSA Aluminium Introductory course - February 24, 2012
70th World Foundry Congress in Mexico - April 25, 2012











