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Energy transition creating waves in local automotive sector

By: Sabrina Jardim 29th September 2023 With the global energy transition sparking a need for participants in the South African automotive industry to reconsider business models to ensure sustainability, advisory firm KPMG is assisting clients in the sector to better grasp the impact of the transition. The company is helping clients... →

CRH-Africa and Adient-PPC

29th September 2023 Automotive components supplier CRH-Africa and subsidiary company Adient-PPC are industry-leaders in metals technologies and manufacturing for the automotive industry, offering global customer service excellence. Industry leader CRH-Africa supplies world-class metal pressed components, welded and... →

NAACAM Show hits top gear

By: Sabrina Jardim 29th September 2023 With this year’s National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturer (NAACAM) Show, driven by the Tshwane Economic Development Agency (TEDA) and held on August 30 and 31, having aimed to drive an understanding of the importance of the local automotive component manufacturing... →

An image depicting Minister Patel at the NAACAM Show

ON DISPLAY This year’s NAACAM Show provided an opportunity to showcase the depth and strength of the domestic automotive value chain to stakeholders

Industry must adapt to new vehicle transition

By: Cameron Mackay 23rd September 2022 A significant growth opportunity for the local automotive component manufacturing sector lies in how successfully South Africa positions itself in the newenergy vehicle (NEV) assembly space for battery electric vehicles and hydrogen-based fuel cell electric vehicles. This is vital, given how key... →

Association’s initiatives plugging skills gaps

By: Cameron Mackay 23rd September 2022 The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM’s) skills development and career pathway management initiatives – such as High Gear and the Yakhi’Future platform – have provided ideal platforms for local training institutions to understand the requirements of the... →

Image of an automotive component in a manufacturing process

CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENTS High Gear has focused on ensuring that lecturers and educators can teach these curriculums in a more engaging manner, using digital learning tools

Aftermarket guidelines beneficial to automotive industry

By: Darren Parker 17th September 2021 Competition Commission South Africa’s Automotive Aftermarket Guidelines, which came into effect in July, after being published in January, can be “hugely beneficial to motorists”, says tyre manufacturer and distributor Sumitomo Rubber South Africa CEO Lubin Ozoux. “However, consumers still have a... →

A photo of tyre stock inside Sumitomo Rubber South Africa’s Ladysmith plant in KwaZulu-Natal

WORKING TIRELESSLY After being looted in July, Sumitomo Rubber South Africa has tried to minimise the impact on dealers

Reskilling programme for retrenched workers completes first run

By: Darren Parker 17th September 2021 The final intake of learners for the maiden year of the Road to Reskilling training programme is set to take place later this month in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape. The programme was conceived as a means of reskilling and recapacitating 300 previously retrenched workers in the automotive... →

A photo of a high-tech automotive manufacturing facility and workers

MITIGATING THE IMPACT The Road to Reskilling programme was borne out of the need to reduce the impact of anticipated retrenchments from Covid-19

Optimism prevails despite downturn

By: Darren Parker 17th September 2021 Despite setbacks caused by Covid-19, and the riots and looting in July, tyre manufacturer and distributor Sumitomo Rubber South Africa is optimistic about the sustainability of the local tyre market. Several new products have been launched over the past few months, particularly in the Dunlop... →

A photo of the Dunlop Grandtrek AT3G two-ply white lettering tyre on a SUV

THEY SEE ME ROLLING Sumitomo Rubber South Africa launched the Dunlop Grandtrek AT3G two-ply white lettering tyre in June

Successful year for initiative

By: Darren Parker 17th September 2021 The Automotive Supply Chain Competitiveness Initiative (ASCCI) World Class Manufacturing (WCM) programme has enjoyed a high level of participation over the past 12 months and is on track to complete 21 projects by the end of the year, National Association of Automotive Component and Allied... →

A photo of a pair of safety gloves resting on a skip filled with steel automotive components

LOCAL IS LEKKER Localisation requires commercial competitiveness founded on skilled and knowledgeable personnel

Brain drain must not dissuade development

By: Darren Parker 17th September 2021 To foster a sustainable automotive component manufacturing sector in South Africa, the risk of locally developed skills being poached by other countries must be accepted without dissuading development, says education and training services provider Tetelestai Holdings CEO Natalie Nelson.... →

A close-up photo of precision tooling in action with sparks flying

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BRIGHT SPARKS The National Tooling Initiative Programme has begun a targeted apprenticeship that funds 15 learners in the toolmaking trade

New Merseta chamber to positively impact on sector

By: Darren Parker 17th September 2021 The creation of an automotive component manufacturers chamber at the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Merseta) has been a “game changer”, says National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) executive director... →

A photo of a worker handling automotive components in a factory

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PLAYING ITS PART The creation of an automotive component manufacturing specific chamber at the Merseta enables this subsector to deal with its own unique skills issues

Initiative advances TVET system

By: Darren Parker 17th September 2021 Following its initial launch in March last year, skills development initiative High Gear and its partners are launching several technical vocational education and training (TVET) curricula upgrades over the next six months. The High Gear initiative is a collaboration between the National... →

A photo young black men and women being trained by an older white man in an automotive component manufacturing facility

PASSING THE TORCH The improved skills pipeline enabled by High Gear will contribute towards the automotive components manufacturing sector’s localisation and transformation objectives

Bosch products, proudly made in South Africa

17th September 2021 Bosch in Africa is integrated into the tapestry of the automotive industry in South Africa and has served the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) industry for more than 40 years. Bosch Brits, in the North West, manufactures electro-mechanical automotive components such as front wiper systems... →

CRH Africa

17th September 2021 As a leading supplier of world class metal components, CRH-Africa is known for its complete product development process, engineering, tooling, and manufacturing expertise and capacity to produce value-added pressed metal components and assemblies. →

Export competitiveness will boost local component manufacturers

By: Schalk Burger 27th March 2020 Replacing imports with locally manufactured components and materials can sustainably improve local supplier development. This is possible if quality standards remain within global benchmarks and if manufacturers can produce sufficient volumes to ensure their costs are competitive for the... →

ARTHUR MTOMBENI collaboration among stakeholders in the automotive value chains and original equipment manufacturers in countries will allow for the creation of a strategic supply base

Automotive industry transformation focused on future of mobility

By: Schalk Burger 27th March 2020 Automotive industry transformation initiatives, as captured in the Automotive Masterplan 2035, are aimed at radically transforming the industry to meet the future demands of human mobility, in addition to sustaining and growing the industry’s economic outputs and associated socioeconomic... →

MIKE MABASA There is significant scope for cooperation on skills development, value-chain transformation and supplier development to ensure the sustainability of the automotive industry

Tyre manufacturer building retail markets to secure growth

By: Schalk Burger 27th March 2020 With export and original equipment demand in the automotive industry in Africa growing year on year, it is critical for companies to expand their reach into high-growth markets in Africa to secure long-term growth, says Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Sumitomo Dunlop) CEO and National Association... →

NEW TYRES The performance standards, wear characteristics and manufacturing requirements of tyres used on electric vehicles are different to those used on internal combustion engine vehicles

Global demand will impact on SA automotive component industry

By: Schalk Burger 27th March 2020 While there is significant alignment in the South African automotive industry from original equipment manufacturers, importers, exporters and unions around the comprehensive Automotive Masterplan 2035, global demand and technology changes will inevitably impact on the local industry, says... →

AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY CHAINS Many factors determine competitiveness, but quality, delivery and cost are the most important metrics

African automotive industrialisation requires political will, ecosystem

By: Schalk Burger 27th March 2020 Increasing the motorisation rate in Africa from about 42 vehicles per 1000 people to at least the world average of 180 vehicles per 1000 people provide an opportunity for industrialisation, economic growth, balance of payments and job creation in Africa, says industry body African Association of... →

DAVE COFFEY Regional cooperation is important to ensure sustainable automotive industrialisation that benefits of all participating countries

Exports can support greater local automotive development

By: Schalk Burger 27th March 2020 Local economic headwinds may potentially be offset by increasing exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area, says industry body National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) CEO Mike Mabasa. The South African automotive industry currently exports to 155... →

QUALITY WORK
Ensuring that buyers gain sufficient value and quality of components and services from the value chain drive demand and local manufacturing

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QUALITY WORK Ensuring that buyers gain sufficient value and quality of components and services from the value chain drive demand and local manufacturing

Policy certainty to support automotive manufacturing growth

By: Schalk Burger 27th March 2020 The broad support for the Automotive Masterplan 2035 by companies across the value chain and the certainty that it creates supports local vehicle-manufacturing growth and, consequently, for the automotive components industry to increase supply, says Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Sumitomo Dunlop)... →

PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY Sumitomo Dunlop has grown its local tyre production and capacity on the certainty created by original equipment manufacturers’ plans

SA automotive manufacturing long-term planning, growth supported by policy

By: Schalk Burger 27th March 2020 The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) has been part of the fabric of the South African automotive manufacturing landscape for over 40 years. In that time the sector has evolved from a highly protected, inward-focused production base that exclusively... →

Independent advisors offer unrivalled support to the automotive industry

27th March 2020 Cova Advisory is a 51% black owned company with a specific focus on government programmes, including grants and tax incentives, and is a proud member of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers. →

Lincoln Lubrication SA

6th May 2019 Lincoln Lubrication SA offers a range of lub-rication system solutions for every industry and application. As the leader in our field of business, we incorporate and apply many years of experience to provide the best possible solution to every lubrication challenge. Our team of experts and... →

Naacam aims to unlock localisation at show

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 1st March 2019 The main aim of this year’s National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) Show is to be an effective platform for stirring the local automotive industry into action around a common vision for the future, says Naacam executive director Renai Moothilal. The biennial... →

RENAI MOOTHILAL Transformation is an imperative for the development of the South African automotive industry.

BASF announces its participation in the Naacam Show

1st March 2019 German chemicals giant BASF is one of the confirmed exhibitors at the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) Show later this month. Working within the South African Automotive Masterplan (SAAM) 2035 strategic framework – the extended Automotive Production... →

SECOND TIME This year marks BASF’s second time exhibiting at the show

CSIR to showcase new technology at show

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 1st March 2019 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) plans to showcase its casting, powder consolidation and related manufacturing technologies and products at this year’s National Association of Automotive Components and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) Show, which will be held from March 12... →

Naacam Show to offer a platform for machine learning specialist

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 1st March 2019 Cape Town-based machine learning specialist DataProphet co-founder and CEO Frans Cronje says the association of automotive component and allied manufacturers (Naacam) Show will act as a platform to showcase its work. Dataprophet chief technology officer Dr Michael Grant will present at the event... →

New development allows steel pistons to be used in car engines

1st March 2019 Automotive parts manufacturer MAHLE’s new development allows steel pistons to be used in powerful passenger car engines. The new production technology clears the way for lower fuel consumption and carbon monoxide emissions facilitating maximum design freedom for the piston gallery to ensures... →

NEW TECHNOLOGY Allows the use of steel pistons in powerful passenger car diesel engines

Organisation to address transformation in the automotive industry

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 1st March 2019 Business lobby organisation Business Unity South Africa (Busa) will be one of the organisations that will deliver a presentation at this year’s National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) Show later this month. Busa CEO Tanya Cohen tells Engineering News that a... →

TANYA COHEN South Africa’s automotive manufacturing industry is a key industry in terms of employment numbers and investment

Tyre company wins four HR Awards

1st March 2019 Leading South African tyre company Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) – which manufactures Dunlop tyres, Sumitomo tyres as well as Falken tyres – scooped four awards at the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) HR Audit Awards. Winning three of the category awards in addition to the... →

eNtsa

1st March 2019 eNtsa is acknowledged internationally as an innovation hub that supports research, design and technology assimilation for the broader manufacturing sector, with a focus on the automotive, power generation and petrochemicals industries. eNtsa, a registered engagement institute of Nelson Mandela... →

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