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ligning with the wider ArcelorMittal Group’s globally-renowned industry excellence, ArcelorMittal South Africa has adapted to changing local needs by continuously developing higher grades of steel in line with increasing demand across core industry verticals. With shareholdings in the Company changing hands numerous times over the course of its 88-year history, the
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ArcelorMittal is showcasing its innovation and creativity in South Africa in order to affirm its market-leading position through tough economic times Writer: Matthew Staff Project Manager: Stuart Parker
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Company has taken up additional business in order to answer the current and future market demand for steel products by increasing its production and output of steel plate; despite facing tough competition from foreign imports and an overall weakening economic climate. As Africa’s largest steel producer, ArcelorMittal South Africa has installed capacity to produce six million tonnes of steel per annum - as of June, 2016 - across its operations in Gauteng,
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KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. The Vanderbijlpark Works in the former region is one of the world’s largest inland steel mills and the biggest supplier of flat steel products in subSaharan Africa. Across its four major facilities, ArcelorMittal South Africa has a sizeable local capacity from which to manufacture products for the heavy engineering, construction, mining, automotive, furniture, cabling, fencing and fertiliser industries. This commonly
The Vereeniging Works has two electric arc furnaces
includes slabs, plates, cold and hot rolled coil (HRC), galvanised, tinplate, Corex, Midrex, billet rebar and other bars and rods. Showcasing its depth of technical and managerial expertise across not only its primary business vertical, the Company also has interests in coking coal and is able to process and beneficiate metallurgical and steel products into coal tar pitch. With domestic sales accounting for 90 percent of its revenue, the
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ArcelorMittal and Gijima A services partnership cast in steel since 1998...
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Gijima is a truly South African 100% Black Owned company delivering ICT services, solutions and products to leading organisations. Gijima delivers innovative Industry solutions, mobile and digital solutions, systems integration, infrastructure support and cloud solutions. Gijima is your ICT partner of choice!
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Company proudly contributed R43 billion to South Africa’s economy in 2015, an amount equivalent to 1.1 percent of the country’s GDP. This is further compounded by a team of 9,315 permanent employees, in addition to supporting more than 90,000 jobs directly and indirectly across South Africa, as well as investing a total of R12.6 million back into local communities in 2015, impacting 18,300 people through a multitude of socioeconomic development initiatives.
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With the recent economic climate presenting difficult trading conditions, ArcelorMittal South Africa has adapted and restructured several internal departments to optimise its operations. Over the past few years,
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We continually monitor the quality of our products and are quick to respond and address any problems by applying the necessary knowledge and technology to find a solution
the Company formed a Business Improvement division to continuously identify and implement measures to improve operational and financial performance in a bid to regain local market share; a feat which has become
Former CEO, Dean Subramanian with Marietjie Lotter, Projects and Continuous Improvement Manager at the CEO Recognition Awards
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ijima Holdings (Pty) Ltd is a leading South African ICT service organisation housed within the Guma Group of Companies, owned by internationally recognised entrepreneur, fondly known by Forbes Magazine as the Black Knight of Africa, Mr Robert Gumede. Gijima, Guma and ArcelorMittal have a partnership that is Cast in Steel since 1998. We are involved in projects in the energy, construction and rail sectors, making the Guma Group a significant consumer of ArcelorMittal’s products. As an acknowledged industry leader, Gijima employs more than 1200 highly qualified, dedicated and committed employees. Our clients include Blue-chip companies as well as public sector departments. Gijima’s end-user support service capability has over one million devices under management, serviced from more than 50 Gijima points of presence. Gijima has invested in skills development and an integrated Service Centre as the heart of an innovative mobile workforce management solution that enables real time service delivery management. Gijima has a long history of providing outsource services and has managed many large and complex contracts. Gijima has a team of experts that manages ArcelorMittal’s procurement lifecycle ensuring we procure quality products in a cost effective manner. Our team works closely with suppliers to constantly derive innovative ways to better deliver ArcelorMittal’s procurement requirements timely and ethically. Business models have had to adapt to keep pace with changes in technology. Technology is no longer seen as a mere
enabler, but as a strategic transformer to ensure that companies persist. The evolution of Technology like Internet of Things (IoT) will change how products are invented, manufactured, shipped and sold. Manufacturers are designing, constantly evolving, evergreen products and services which require an innovative approach to design products, factories and systems that support a manufacturing process. Companies could benefit from the implementation of IoT by exposing new opportunities for revenue growth and cost saving. Gijima can assist companies in defining a unique IoT strategy, with identification and implementation of the optimal IoT platform. Zero incidents and safety of workers is paramount. New ideas and systems are formulated to ensure that changes in legislation, audit and incidents can be managed. Gijima is able to identify all administration, processes, risks and costs to maintain a high level of safety compliance. Based on Gijima’s extensive experience, a complete, modular and configurable, Automated SHERQ Admin Management System is in development. Gijima’s commitment to transformation and social development is reflected in our national network of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and our commitment to skills development that has seen the implementation of successful youth development programmes with the graduation of 1381 learners. With referenceable achievements in the metals manufacturing industry, Gijima leads the way in service provision, optimisation and innovation, social upliftment and has the competence to be your partner of choice.
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increasingly challenging as a result of Chinese imports and over-supply in the market. Dean Subramanian, ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in 2016 explained at the time: “Until last year [2015], South Africa was one of only two steelproducing countries (out of a total of 69) that did not have protection measures in place to counter the impact of foreign imports. Based on the recent approval of import duties by the International Trade and Administration Commission (ITAC), I am confident that stability will be restored in the coming years.”
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stablished in 2006 by Michael and Adriana Oppert, Treppo Group’s operations are underpinned by Michael’s 35 years of international experience across the fields of scrap metal brokerage and transport, recycling equipment, as well as the trade of mineral ores. Since 2012, the Company (as a BEE 5 scorecard holder) has been working in alliance with the South African government, facilitating skills transfer and providing training programmes. The Company is also member of RASA (Recycling Association of South Africa), a SAPS Accredited Association. Metalcorp, a division of the Company established in 2012, offers world-class services in the field of scrap metal trading, processing, recycling, logistics and procurement, handling large volumes of ferrous and non-ferrous metal on a daily basis. Long-standing relationships made via this business ensure that suppliers trust the Company to turn their scrap into an income stream. In 2015, the Company opened a yard in City Deep, Johannesburg to expand their operations, sorting and processing metals into various grades using stateof-the-art scrap metal handling and processing equipment, with the aim of protecting the local steel industry and ensure sustainability by providing the mills with a guaranteed, consistent source of recyclable metal. Looking towards the future, the Company continues to grow its list of suppliers with emphasis on procurement of scrap metal from source. The local motor manufacturing industry and OEM’s are examples of such sources that produce prime scrap metal. Further operational sites are being planned for the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal provinces. T +27 11 325 5604 E info@treppo.co.za
ArcelorMittal’s Vaal operations produced 38 percent of South Africa’s steel in 2015
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Treppo Group is an unbeatable ally for your business. Our scrap trading and recycling equipment business, along with its mineral ore and trade division, has operation spanning across Southern Africa, with logistical networks stretching across India and China.
Combining the use of cutting-edge technology with exceptional logistical, ď€ nancial and trade expertise and clockwork administration, Treppo Group is a dynamic young team of professionals geared to delivering unrivalled service and value for our customers.
METALCORP MACHINERY CHROME ORE Tel: 011 325 5604 | Fax: 011 3254061 | Email: info@treppo.co.za | www.treppo.co.za
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He continued to say: “Our innovative and creative investments in research and development (R&D), as well as the significant spending allocated to environmental and health & safety initiatives, will also serve to counter over-supply and distinguish us from the competition; boosting efficiencies and optimising costs. We continually monitor the quality of our products and are quick to respond and address any problems by applying the necessary knowledge and technology to find a solution.” Benchmarking itself against similar manufacturing plants through the Global Technical Benchmark System used by the Group, ArcelorMittal South Africa also embraces the latest technologies that can enhance and streamline business activity. “We are continuously working to increase the level of automation in
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There has been huge but somewhat erratic growth in the renewable energy sector in recent years...
all our plants and now utilise SAP as standard across our ERP systems. Moreover, on a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) level, we have adopted various bespoke developed systems,” Subramanian detailed during the interview. In spite of the industry slowdown, the Company has experienced growth in the automotive and renewable sectors in particular, due to increased localisation of products and the need to develop higher grades of steel. “There has been huge but somewhat erratic growth in the renewable energy sector in recent years and we have been working hard to extend our product range in relation to steel plate products for wind turbines, which are largely being imported from China,” he added. “Similarly, the rising cost of electricity in South Africa means that
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we are making internal investments in energy efficiency initiatives and exploring viable alternative sources of power generation.”
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Working closely with the South African Government to identify and implement various measures to ensure the sustainability of the local steel industry - including the introduction of import tariffs on 10 locally-produced steel products as well as the consideration of anti-dumping measures ArcelorMittal South Africa continues to work with the best interests of the wider economy in mind. “First and foremost, we are a
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Demag DMR modular rope hoist for diverse applications The newly-launched Demag DMR modular rope hoist can be adapted precisely to match specific requirements. With one basic technology, Demag is now able to cover an even broader range of applications than rival products on the market. Due to its modular design, the Demag DMR modular rope hoist provides a unique range of possible combinations, enabling the rope hoist to be configured to meet specific needs, thereby providing the perfect ‘one-stop’ solution, comments Richard Roughly, Senior Manager, Sales & Marketing. “For the first time, customers can specify the design of their rope hoist, and still have the choice of all further options with just one system,” Roughly highlights. The Demag DMR modular rope hoist is available in two versions, namely a C-design and a co-axial design. Smart interfaces means that the Demag DMR modular rope hoist can be supplemented with a range of fittings and accessories that are freely selectable. Application types, from footmounted hoists to double-rail crabs, can all be implemented according to specific customer requirements. “With its unmatched level of modularity, Demag has made it that much easier to implement more rope-hoist variants than ever before,” Roughly comments. Five sizes are available, with load capacities up to 50 t. The controls can be ‘smart’, conventional, or provided by the customer, with a stepless or two-stage drive concept. Control can be wire-connected or by radio, depending on requirements. In addition, a range of extra safety and control functions can be opted for.
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proudly South African steel-producing Company and this is heavily reflected in our emphasis on local employment, B-BBEE emphasis, and community and Government involvement,” said Subramanian, who has since been replaced by the current Chief Executive Officer, Wim De Klerk. “Our employment strategy is designed to provide local opportunity through apprenticeships, learnerships, bursaries and other skills development initiatives to ensure there is a pool of qualified talent available to meet both current and future requirements. “In partnership with the Department
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ounded in 2005, Genet Mining started out as a small civil company based in the Free State. A coal mining opportunity arose in the Mpumalanga Province where the Company was contracted and operations were started as Contract Opencast Mining Services (trading as C.O.M.S. and later Gecko Mining) but in July 2012 a rebranding exercise took place and is now part of the Gecko Group of Companies. At Genet Mining we always endeavour to practice strong, pro-active leadership embodied in a flat organisation structure to enhance the speed and effectiveness of information flow and decision-making. Managers within the company fully co-operate with the client on a team basis within which consultation and participative decision making principles are made possible and being promoted. Genet Mining’s success can be ascribed to: • Successfully execution of projects it contracted for • Delivering of high quality services timeously and within budget • Being flexible, thereby ensuring that its clients’ needs are met or even surpassed • Good working relationship with key personnel within the Company • Good safety record • Extensive know-how and experience, gained through working under all types of conditions • Excellent performance, quality of service and client relations. One of the Company’s current flagship projects is with ArcelorMittal at their Newcastle works, offering material handling services for their range of products. T +27 13 5900 867 C +27 82 3178 002
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• Mine rehabilitation • Exploration drilling • Exploration drilling • Equipment rental • Equipment rental
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For 12 years GENET MINING has been committed towards quality service to our clients. GENET MINING offers innovative earth moving and materials handling solutions as well as related services across a broad spectrum of customer requirements. The company provides specialist contract mining services ranging from exploration drilling through to the rehabilitation of the project area. Its strategic alliance with affiliate companies allows for complimentary services such as product sizing and beneficiation. GENET MINING’s materials handling division offers a complete solution to all your mineral and materials handling, stockpiling and loading requirements. We harness our extensive experience which enable us to design a material handling solution that is purpose fit for your requirements; utilising a comprehensive fleet of front end loaders, articulated dump trucks, graders, dozers, compaction rollers and tailor made equipment. Careful planning and execution ensure an efficient and effective service delivery. CURRENT CLIENT BASE: • United Manganese of Kalahari • Glencore • ArcelorMittal • Kangra Coal
Contact Us: JD Botes: +27 (0)82 317 8002 Office: +27 (0)13 5900867 www.genet.za.com
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stablished in 1993, Shalin Trading are stockists and fabricators of ERW, seamless, small bore, large bore, square and rectangular mild steel pipes, mild steel fittings and flanges as well as stainless steel ERW seamless pipe and fittings. We supply ArcelorMittal and the mining, industrial, structural, petrochemical and general engineering industries and pride ourselves on exceptional quality and service. The Company continually strives for the highest professionalism to their clients, with business built on independent infrastructures and client relationships and sustained by product delivery. The Company is driven by the need to effect change rather than be affected by change. T +27 11 310 9500/1/2/3 E matthew.shalin@telkomsa.net
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of Science and Technology and the Department of Education, our Science Centres represent our biggest investment in the local communities in which we operate; providing local students with extra tuition in science, technology, English and mathematics (STEM subjects). In 2016, our flagship Science Centre in Sebokeng is celebrating 10 years of existence, and we plan to celebrate this milestone with the former learners who have been part of the initiative.” Policies and procedures at ArcelorMittal South Africa ensure that all employees are afforded with equal opportunities and individual progression. The Company’s Transformation department has also undertaken a robust and ambitious programme to develop local entrepreneurs via a six-month pilot programme in partnership with the Vaal University of Technology aimed at enhancing the skills of local business people. The division also launched an
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...our Science Centres represent our biggest investment in the local communities in which we operate; providing local students with extra tuition...
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efractory engineers are under pressure to increase the performance of furnaces, incinerators and reactors. Although there are many materials which can enhance furnace efficiency, a high number lose heat in operation through flue gas, excess moisture in fuel, or opening of the furnace door. This prevents engineers from realising maximum energy efficiencies. Morgan Advanced Materials Thermal Ceramics business is responding to this challenge by producing lightweight, energy saving refractory designs which significantly reduce heat loss in these units; reducing cost for the end user. For more info on increasing the efficiency of your thermal application, please contact us on +27 (0) 11 296 0014 or michelle.botha@morganplc.com.
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SHALIN TRADING cc We are stockists and fabricators of: • ERW Small and large bore pipes • Seamless Small and large bore pipes • Stainless Steel Seamless and ERW pipes • Square and Rectangular tubes and pipes • Round tubes and pipes • Galvanised pipes and fittings • Seamless and ERW Fittings • Stainless Steel Fittings • Steam and Mild Steel Fittings • Flanges
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Market leading products for high temperature insulating solutions The Thermal Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials makes a range of fibre and refractory high temperature insulation products used to reduce energy consumption in industrial processes. Its products are also used in passive fire protection applications. We have extensive experience working with customers all over the world to engineer, design and install high performance insulation in operating environments from 500°C to 1600°C (932°F to 2912°F). We have a proven track record for helping customers to improve operational efficiency and respond to changing environmental pressures. The Thermal Ceramics business produces a variety of market leading brands including Superwool® low bio-persistent insulating fibre, Pyro-Bloc® modules, Min-K®, WDS® and BTU BLOCK™, microporous and JM™ and TJM™ Insulating Firebricks (IFBs). www.morganthermalceramics.com e: southafrica.tc@morganplc.com t: 011 296 0000 f: 011 613 1010 Morgan Advanced Materials Thermal Ceramics South Africa: 149 South Rand Road • Tulisa Park • Johannesburg 2197 • South Africa
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leading supplier of cement and related products, PPC is one of the largest producers of metallurgical-grade lime, burnt dolomite and limestone in the southern hemisphere. The Company’s lime business forms part of the company’s materials business, comprising Pronto Readymix (including Ulula Ash) and 3Q Mahuma Concrete, as well as the aggregates business. The Company has 11 cement factories in South Africa, Botswana, DRC, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Zimbabwe, bringing its capacity to around 11.5 million tonnes of cement products each year.
www.ppc.co.za An industrial and manufacturing hub in South Africa
industrial and manufacturing hub later in 2016 which provided at least 12 local fabricators with a facility to work from, access to markets and the opportunity to exchange ideas. “We are cognisant of the role that we play in the socio-economic development of local communities and as the country’s and the region’s largest steel producer, we will work with all stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of the South African steel industry for the benefit of all stakeholders,” Subramanian further detailed in regards to the launch last year.
Important steps
The global steel industry contributes enormously to the growth and development of economies around the world. With the crisis in the steel industry continuing unabated, it is more important than ever before to ensure that ArcelorMittal’s Group-wide stakeholders understand the threat to the industry and the implication for
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athala would like to thank ArcelorMittal for this opportunity to showcase its organisation and partnership with ArcelorMittal. The predominantly women owned Company’s partnership with ArcelorMittal commenced in July 2009 upon being awarded the contract for road transportation of final products from ArcelorMittal’s SA Newcastle Works to domestic and cross border customers. ArcelorMittal remains a key strategic partner for Sathala. Sathala is a diversified logistics company serving the needs of Industrial Sub-Saharan African markets for over 20 years. We pride ourselves in delivering value and robust supply chain solutions to our valued customers. Sathala is eternally grateful to ArcelorMittal for the opportunities it provides.
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Proud to be supporting ArcelorMittal South Africa Sathala is a diversified logistics company serving the needs of Industrial Sub-Saharan African markets for over 20 years. We take pride in delivering value and robust supply chain solutions to our valued customers. OPERATIONS: BETHAL, DURBAN, NEWCASTLE, MIDRAND, VANDERBIJLPARK, CAPE TOWN
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eier Envirotec (Pty) Ltd, is an energetic, experienced and professional South African filter bag manufacturer. We boast a shareholding team of highly-qualified and driven individuals, of which 51.25 percent are black owners, who have all been key in achieving Beier Group’s consolidated annual turnover of R1.75 billion. We believe that actions speak louder than words. For this reason, we use our in-depth knowledge of filter bag manufacturing to empower our own employees, to incorporate local SMMEs in our value chain, as well as invest in youth education. We deliver on industrialisation, transformation and development. T +27 (031) 7100400 E info@beier.co.za
The Company is proud that it was recognised at the CEO Recognition Awards, 2016
national and local economies. “We are focused on stabilising the business and returning our operations to profitability. Above all, we aspire to be the preferred steel producer on the African continent as we understand what steel products are needed to satisfy the demand,” noted Subramanian in a sentiment no doubt echoed by De Klerk since taking up the post. On a local scale in South Africa, the Company is more than half-way through its 2012-2019 strategy, which will grow ArcelorMittal’s footprint on the continent even more extensively. Subramanian rounded up the remaining goals for 2016 and 2017, onwards: “We hope to double our tin product capabilities for the packaging market, continue modifying our facilities to produce galvanised products for the automotive industry, bolster our construction market offering, and conduct a mini-reline of our blast furnace at Saldanha to
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Unrivalled quality and extreme power ratings are the distinguishing features of KLINGELNBERG spiral bevel gears. KLINGELNBERG can produce spiral bevel gears with diameters of up to 3.000 mm, allowing our customers to transmit power in excess of 20.000 kW in a wide range of industrial applications. We are committed to helping our customers to find the very best solution for every application. With a strong team of engineers we continue to drive innovation forward and help our customers grow. KLINGELNBERG GmbH E-mail: drivetechnology@klingelnberg.com www.klingelnberg.com
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extend the life of our operations. “The global steel crisis has undoubtedly affected our business and we have had to respond swiftly and decisively to ensure that we survive into the future. We are confident that with the important steps we have taken - together with the positive interventions agreed by Government - that we will be able to turn the business around in the medium-term. We will continue our engagements with the Government to ensure that the necessary protection measures are fully implemented, including the designation of locally produced steel for use in Government infrastructure projects.” And with the inception of a new Arcelor Centre in Isando; R12.6 million spent on three science centres; a five-year pricing plan in place with the Government to aid the consistent price of steel; the imminent introduction of two internal programmes; and the ongoing raising of funds in order to refurbish and update all of its facilities - the aforementioned important steps are continuing to be taken to compound ArcelorMittal’s stronghold on the industry in South Africa.
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