Construction of the new heavy bay screens manufacturing facility commenced in February 2025, with the project requiring substantial earthworks and piling to prepare the site for development.
will be dedicated to fulfilling the Reko Diq contract, but market interest in our larger ENDURON® Elite screens is already strong,” he says. “We anticipate ramping up production soon and have deliberately designed the facility to accommodate future capacity upgrades as demand grows.” Weir is advancing the development of its Alrode plant in line with its strong sustainability commitments, with the expanded facility serving as one of the company’s pilot sites for water-based paint application. This shift helps lower carbon emissions across both the production process and supply chain, he notes, supporting Weir’s global target of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. “The facility is running entirely on renewable energy from a solar power generation system - with the only exception being the variable speed drive used to start up the screens,” he says. Van Vuuren emphasises the broader economic benefits of the expansion, from boosting local procurement and export earnings to creating jobs and developing skills. While most of the ENDURON ® Elite screens produced at Alrode will be destined for export, nearly all components and materials are sourced locally. l
The new Screens Heavy Bay facility at Weir Alrode was opened recently by Bridget Ledwaba, Managing Director Weir Africa, and Ryan Hilton, Regional Managing Director - EMEA.
The expansion at Weir Alrode with the construction of its new heavy bay screen manufacturing facility opened up around 40 new positions in screen assembly, hand lining and painting.
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