The learnership pilot project for the training of Melters , Moulders and Patternmakers is progressing satisfactorily. The learners at Atlantis Foundries (Pty) Ltd have entered the NQF level 3, whilst…
WCIF Diploma feedback The popular skills development programme (WCIF Diploma modules) presented to existing foundry employees continues to attract support. The following courses have been presented this quarter: Metal Melting…

On 29 February 2012, a joint meeting of the SAIF and VAMCOSA the Valve Manufacturers of South Africa met to listen to Ross Hunter of VAMCOSA sharing his views on…

A group of invited foundry leaders participated in the Business Today training course to test the efficacy of developing a course for the foundry industry shop floor workers. The training,…
GENERAL OUTLOOK FOR THE CASTING INDUSTRY With the commencement of the dti initiative to designate products for local procurement by state agencies, the outlook for the jobbing foundry sector looks…
LEARNERSHIPS/ APPRENTICESHIPS The learnership training pilot started in 2010 is continuing at Atlantis Foundries, Scaw Foundries and Arcelor Mittal. The learners at Atlantis Foundries completed the NQF level 2 qualification
With the commencement of the dti initiative to designate products for local procurement by state agencies, the outlook for the jobbing foundry sector looks very encouraging for the year 2012.

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In accordance with the constitution of the South African Institute of Foundrymen, notification is hereby given of the, the 47th Annual General Meeting will take place on: Tuesday,
Picture by: Hannes Uys Photography TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT The Tap programme supports companies through the provision of technology funds A number of industry bodies have expressed concern about a lack of…