Castings SA

Castings SA This alternate monthly journal keeps the industry abreast of new technologies in the form of technical papers sourced locally and from abroad.

At the same time it reports on all the equipment and processes linked to the casting and foundry industry.

The Foseco sustainability toolbox… How our products can contributeNo carcinogens in Foseco products for 26 years. Sustai...
29/04/2026

The Foseco sustainability toolbox… How our products can contribute
No carcinogens in Foseco products for 26 years. Sustainability is a defining theme of the modern industrial landscape, particularly in energy-intensive industries, such as iron and steel foundries, and is often associated with increased regulation and costs. But strong positive business cases can be made for adopting more sustainable technologies and practices, particularly as they impact energy and resource consumption.
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Weir HBF’s big win with the closure of Weir’s Todmorden siteIn February 2025 Castings SA reported the Weir Minerals anno...
23/04/2026

Weir HBF’s big win with the closure of Weir’s Todmorden site
In February 2025 Castings SA reported the Weir Minerals announcement of the closing of its historic manufacturing site in Todmorden, England. The specialist mining equipment producer said it was planning to relocate production to other Group foundries, including Gqeberha and Johannesburg in South Africa.
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https://castingssa.com/weir-hbfs-big-win-with-the-closure-of-weirs-todmorden-site/

Umgeni Iron and Steel Foundry invests in Inductotherm VIP Power-Trak induction power supply systemJust over 10 years ago...
21/04/2026

Umgeni Iron and Steel Foundry invests in Inductotherm VIP Power-Trak induction power supply system
Just over 10 years ago, Umgeni Iron and Steel Foundry was acquired by Malvern Engineering Works, a South African general engineering company servicing the mining industry and Minco Tech, an Australian based mineral processing and mining equipment manufacturing company based in Cardiff NSW, in a 50/50 joint venture.
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https://castingssa.com/umgeni-iron-and-steel-foundry-invests-in-inductotherm-vip-power-trak-induction-power-supply-system/

More automation and upgrades at Atlantis Foundries bring environmental enhancementsThree robotic cells setup to remove e...
20/04/2026

More automation and upgrades at Atlantis Foundries bring environmental enhancements
Three robotic cells setup to remove excess flash on engine blocks. For nearly a decade, Atlantis Foundries has been a world-leader in implementing process improvements to their foundry operations, largely driven by the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and smart manufacturing processes. This includes the adoption of automated moulding lines and the deployment of robots right through to artificial intelligence.
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https://castingssa.com/more-automation-and-upgrades-at-atlantis-foundries-bring-environmental-enhancements/

Atlantis Foundries continues its endeavours beyond just a smart foundry to becoming a greener foundry tooGreen and found...
13/01/2026

Atlantis Foundries continues its endeavours beyond just a smart foundry to becoming a greener foundry too
Green and foundry are not commonly interchangeable terms. However, in the case of Atlantis Foundries, these two words are about as close to that as you’ll get in this industry. For nearly a decade, Atlantis Foundries has been a world-leader in implementing process improvements to their foundry operations, largely driven by the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and smart manufacturing processes. Its next venture: vertical casting using the Full Core Pack method.
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ABP Induction installs high-performance induction furnace at South32 Hillside in record timeNew FS40 system with digital...
12/01/2026

ABP Induction installs high-performance induction furnace at South32 Hillside in record time
New FS40 system with digital DICU3 control commissioned in just 19 days at South32’s South African site. ABP Induction has successfully demonstrated its ability to deliver highly efficient project ex*****on with the installation of a state-of-the-art FS40 induction furnace system at South32 Hillside. Equipped with digital DICU3 technology, an emergency UPS tilting system and advanced digital functionalities, the solution enhances both safety and process optimisation.
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Meehanite Africa and Casting Materials certifies Mafoder Fonderie with the Meehanite licenseMeehanite is a registered tr...
22/10/2025

Meehanite Africa and Casting Materials certifies Mafoder Fonderie with the Meehanite license
Meehanite is a registered trade mark and is recognised around the world as a label of quality and only foundries licensed with the patented Meehanite® process can provide you with a genuine Meehanite® castings produced to exacting standards. Mafoder Fonderie, a foundry based in Casablanca, Morocco, has been licensed by Meehanite Africa and Casting Materials to use the Meehante process.
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https://castingssa.com/meehanite-africa-and-casting-materials-certifies-mafoder-fonderie-with-the-meehanite-license/

Harchris Heat Treatment under new ownershipWith the imminent retirement of Managing Director Errol Preston, Harchris Hea...
13/10/2025

Harchris Heat Treatment under new ownership
With the imminent retirement of Managing Director Errol Preston, Harchris Heat Treatment has been acquired by Erindale Holdings (Pty) Ltd, new owners that have a background in the agriculture and mining sectors. As part of the agreement, which was signed just over a year ago, Errol Preston has remained on in a consulting capacity to oversee the handover and mentor the new owners.
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