ABOUT US
Established
1939
Established in 1939 as a branch of the Institute of British Foundrymen, the SAIF was formed in 1964 and registered as an organisation not for gain in 2009 (Section 21 company).
In collaboration with various industry stakeholders such as the National Foundry Technology Network (NFTN), a proud initiative of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) and University of Johannesburg (UJ) Metal Castings Technology Station (MCTS), Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA).
We facilitate initiatives to assist the industry in overcoming challenges.
Section 21
2009
Established
1939
Section 21
2009
Established in 1939 as a branch of the Institute of British Foundrymen, the SAIF was formed in 1964 and registered as an organisation not for gain in 2009 (Section 21 company).
In collaboration with various industry stakeholders such as the National Foundry Technology Network (NFTN), a proud initiative of the Department of Trade Industry, and Competition (dtic), University of Johannesburg (UJ) Metal Castings Technology Station (MCTS), and the Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA).
We facilitate initiatives to assist the industry in overcoming challenges.
VISION
To be the voice of the South African Foundry industry; creating growth and job opportunities through training, skills development and education.
Dissemination of technical information and advancement of new technologies in the foundry industry
MISSION
To improve the competitiveness of the South African Metal Casting Industry; generating sustainable growth and employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector.
To effectively engage with international partners to the benefit of the local sectors.