Companies face many challenges in the marketplace - whether it be competition, an increase in the costs of doing business (raw materials, overhead, the cost of energy, etc), policy that is prohibitive, or simply the inability to see substantial future opportunities. These challenges are often difficult to face alone.
Clustering is a concept that has been used for thousands of years, but has only been developed as a formal business strategy in South Africa within the past 10 years. The idea behind clustering is simple. A cluster is a group of companies that work collaboratively to overcome challenges and achieve objectives that would be too difficult to achieve as an individual company, for the benefit of the cluster and industry as a whole. A cluster brings together stakeholders such as buyers, suppliers, associations, chambers, unions and institutions to facilitate a purposeful, focused discussion.
The Casting, Forging and Machining Cluster is a non-profit, industry-led collective of manufacturers in the core metals industry of South Africa. Our members are foundries, forgers, machine shops and associated service providers. The cluster takes on initiatives and sources projects that align with the cluster's values, focus areas and objectives. Above all, the cluster is an inclusive environment for local industry to engage and work together for the sustainability and advancement of the South African metals manufacturing sector.
Who Are We?
Companies face many challenges in the marketplace - whether it be competition, an increase in the costs of doing business (raw materials, overhead, the cost of energy, etc), policy that is prohibitive, or simply the inability to see substantial future opportunities. These challenges are often difficult to face alone.
Clustering is a concept that has been used for thousands of years, but has only been developed as a formal business strategy in South Africa within the past 10 years. The idea behind clustering is simple. A cluster is a group of companies that work collaboratively to overcome challenges and achieve objectives that would be too difficult to achieve as an individual company, for the benefit of the cluster and industry as a whole. A cluster brings together stakeholders such as buyers, suppliers, associations, chambers, unions and institutions to facilitate a purposeful, focused discussion.
The Casting, Forging and Machining Cluster is a non-profit, industry-led collective of manufacturers in the core metals industry of South Africa. Our members are foundries, forgers, machine shops and associated service providers. The cluster takes on initiatives and sources projects that align with the cluster's values, focus areas and objectives. Above all, the cluster is an inclusive environment for local industry to engage and work together for the sustainability and advancement of the South African metals manufacturing sector.
Why Join?
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A place where you can be heard, voice your concerns and be part of the discussion.
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A place where you can be part of the solution.
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A place where you can help shape future plans for the betterment of the core metals industry in SA.
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Addressing broader industry challenges as a group - challenges that you cannot address alone.
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A formal structure to enter into discussions with government, state-owned enterprise and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
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An additional place for buyers to find your company and offerings, while being associated with local manufacturing in South Africa.
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Be informed of important industry initiatives and meetings underway in local industry.
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A place to grow and develop.
Primary Focus Areas
Rail
Mining
Energy
Cluster Objectives
To identify and map local capacity.
To strengthen the supply chain.
To develop value adding collaborative partnerships.
To engage with local and international buying organisations.
To conceptualise, develop and facilitate business development.
To drive recourse and corrective action projects.
More is coming soon...
Our cluster webpages are under active development. Please check back soon.