Die casting companies in South Africa has grown rapidly in recent years.
Driven by growing demand from the automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors.
The South African aluminium die casting industry has also benefited from the overall development of the local aluminium industry.
South Africa is one of the largest producers of aluminium in Africa, and the aluminium industry contributes significantly to the economy and provides raw material support for the aluminium die casting industry.
In addition, the South African government promotes the development of aluminum and related industries through policy support and investment.
Such as promoting the construction of special economic zones and industrial parks.
However, the South African aluminium die casting industry also faces some challenges.
Including dependence on imports of raw materials, high energy costs, and environmental pressures.
Nevertheless, with the global economic integration and the growth of local market demand.
The South African aluminum die casting industry still has great potential for development.
Die casting companies in South Africa
Wahl Industries
Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, Wahl Industries is Africa’s leading aluminium die casting manufacturer with over 60 years of industry experience.
Wahl Aluminium: responsible for the production of aluminum die casting.
Regent Lighting Solutions: Focus on outdoor lighting solutions.
Wahl Irrigation: Provision of irrigation equipment.
The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and a member of the Aluminium Federation of South Africa, demonstrating its strict adherence to quality standards.
With an area of 10,500 square metres, it is one of the largest privately owned aluminium foundries in South Africa.
AG Die Casting
Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa, AG Die Casting started as a small aluminium gravity die casting plant.
Over the past four decades, the company has grown to become a key player in the aluminium die casting industry in South Africa and Africa, with a focus on casting manufacturing in the automotive, mining and engineering sectors.
Its business scope covers die castings, sand castings and ancillary processing services such as heat treatment, TIG welding, sandblasting and polishing.
Hulamin
Founded in 1935, Hulamin is a South African-based manufacturer of semi-finished aluminium products and is one of the largest aluminium extrusion companies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Its history can be traced back to the establishment of the Aluminium Corporation of South Africa (ALCOA) in 1940 and its name was changed to Hulamin Aluminium Limited in 1982.
Hulamin specializes in the production of high-quality aluminum sheets, aluminum sheets.
And aluminum foil products for a wide range of applications in industries such as automotive, packaging, construction, and transportation.
Its main products include high-specification heat-treated sheets (such as 6061-T651 aluminum alloy) and complex, precision coil products.
The company has continuously increased its production capacity through technological innovations and expansion projects.
Such as the completion of an R2.4 billion expansion plan in 2000 to increase annual production to 200,000 tonnes.
Cape Metal Pressings
Founded in the 1990s and headquartered in Capricorn Business Park, Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Metal Pressings is a leading supplier of metal die castings to the automotive industry in South Africa.
Focusing on the production of small, medium and large quantities of metal die castings, covering multiple industries such as automotive, shock absorbers, telecommunications, electrical, raised flooring, etc.
The company takes 130 years of industry experience accumulation (including parent company and technology inheritance) as its core competitiveness.
As of 2023, the factory will expand to 2,225 square meters, employ 50 people, and have a monthly production capacity of 1.5 million to 1.7 million pieces, of which 30% are exported worldwide.
Kingfisher Metal Pressings Cc
Kingfisher Metal Pressings Cc is a South African company focused on metal die casting.
Whose core business should cover the design, tooling development, pressure casting and subsequent processing of metal parts.
The headquarters is located in the M’Kondeni district of Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
Combined with the overall development background of the die casting industry in South Africa.
The company has been active in the manufacturing sector for many years, serving the local and regional markets.
O R O Machines
O R Industries is a metal fabrication and fabrication company founded in 1993 with an initial focus on tool manufacturing and design and metal die casting.
Over time, the company has expanded into engineering and CNC manufacturing.
Investing in advanced technologies such as high-resolution plasma cutting and 4-axis machining.
Serving a variety of industries, including the natural gas industry and windshield manufacturers.
O R Industries is able to provide services such as cutting, bending, stamping, and welding.
As well as custom design and manufacturing support based on customer needs.
In addition, the company provides bicycle components for the Qhubeka bicycle project to improve mobility in South African communities.
Yenza Manufacturing (PTY) Ltd
Yenza Manufacturing (PTY) Ltd is a South African Metal Pressings business headquartered in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.
As a key player in the South African metal die casting industry, the company showcased its expertise at the 2019 NAACAM Show in Durban.
With its booths prominently marked “100% Black Owned” and “Expert Machinery Expert Handling”, demonstrating its market positioning for both technical competence and social responsibility.
Participating in the Durban Motor Show, it can be seen that its products may serve the automotive manufacturing supply chain.
Such as shock absorbers, structural parts and other small and medium-sized stamping parts.
Pfisterer
Pfisterer South Africa, formerly known as Hardware Assemblies, was founded in 1972 and renamed Pfisterer (Pty) Ltd in 2003 after being acquired by the German-Swiss Pfisterer Group.
Located in Pitemaritz Fort, KwaZulu-Natal, the South African company has vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities covering the entire process of aluminum/iron die casting, insulation processing, and more.
Focus on power equipment accessories, such as composite insulator end fittings, railway catenary components, etc.
Its aluminum die-casting facilities have a monthly output of 80 tons of castings and 40-50 tons of iron castings per month.
As of 2011, South Africa has invested nearly R40 million and employs more than 500 people.
Reef Engineering & Manufacturing Co (PTY) Ltd
Founded in 1942 and headquartered in South Africa.
It is a family-owned business that offers a wide range of metalworking equipment.
Including hydraulic and mechanical presses, stamping machines, cutting lines, and more.
Focus on the manufacture of metal forming and stamping machinery, as well as related auxiliary equipment.
Haichen Machinery
Ningbo Haichen machinery was founded in 2005, Located in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
HAICHENspecializes in the production and sale of hot chamber die-casting machines, cold chamberdie-casting machines.
Servo die casting machines, magnesium alloy die casting machines and rela-tive auxiliary equipment.
HAlCHEN always places more emphasis on the technology and management.
Because of its advanced technology, high quality and effective management.
“HAlCHEN”‘s hot chamber as well ascold chamber die-casting machines has won the trust from our clients at home and abroad,such as South Africa.
