Web Links : Africa

South African Institute of Foundrymen (SAIF), Wadeville
South African Institute of Foundrymen (SAIF). The SAIF is a non-profit organisation that has been active within South Africa. Vision of SAIF is to improve the competitiveness of the South African Metal Casting Industry; dissemination of technical information and development in foundry technology, generating sustainable growth and employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector.
The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy(SAIMM), Johannesburg
The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) is an organization that aims to promote the dissemination of knowledge in the fields of mining and metallurgy. The Institute publishes a high-quality journal, organises conferences, and provides networking opportunities for professional people in the minerals industry within southern Africa.
National Foundry Technology Network (NFTN), Africa
A government and industry association for improving the local and global competitiveness of South African foundries and castings through appropriate skills training, technology transfer, and diffusion of state-of-the-art technologies, reduce import leakage, increase investments in key manufacturing processes and activities, employment and exportability.