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specification could be addressed with compulsory standards Pipe and tube fittings are imported with the pipe systems. Competitiveness of the industry must be further investigated Commitment from the Auto Industry to buy local (SA supplies only 5% of production to the Auto Industry, while more than 70% of fastener production
None
Tubes & pipes – fittings
35 000 tpa Imports
Screws, bolts & nuts
55 000 tpa Imports
Technology upgrade R100 – R150 million investment by industry for galvanising and quality assurance. A new gas cylinder plant opened in Coega (MM Engineering) IDC Investment +R200m completed. Installed capacity of 250 000 units per year. (approx. 3000 tpa)
Fasteners
goes to auto industry internationally). More
opportunity in the fasteners for the roofing and cladding industry with R100m imports annually. Current negotiations in progress to supply input material from AMSA. Cadac could re-open a facility in South Africa with good brand potential. R200m investment needed to convert 3000 tpa. There is good potential for an industry to emerge in container-gas filling stations that will create the demand for gas cylinders through the employment of SMMEs.
High Pressure Containers
16 000 tpa with more local market potential
Other manufacturing
Standards need to be developed in this area.
Note: 40kt/a of articles of wire, forged products & other articles are being imported and need to be further investigated.
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The South African Steel and Metal Fabrication Master Plan 1.0
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