Amidst the challenging landscape of South Africa’s manufacturing and foundry sector, the National Foundry Technology Network (NFTN) continues to prioritise sustainability through resource and productivity improvement and efficiencies of local foundries.
Through targeted interventions, the NFTN conducted comprehensive support interventions over a period of years which included benchmarking assessment, layout optimisation and assistance in acquiring an Air Emissions Licence (AEL) through a storm water implementation plan at an aluminium casting foundry, Alcutech.
These initiatives have significantly improved the foundry’s operational efficiencies, energy reduction and resulting cost savings by approximately 20%, and environmental compliance – all of which assisted with the sustainability of the foundry.
This article was first published on Castings SA August 2024 edition. Read the full article here.