About us
About us
Afro India Rolling Mills (Pty) Ltd is a Secondary Aluminium Smelting Plant
The company is 80% black, female owned, with a level 1 B-BBEE status. It was established by its directors, to compensate for the constraints in the export of scrap metals (their core business), as well as a growing demand for the manufacture of semi-finished products within South Africa. Since commissioning the foundry in December 2021, we have employed 200 staff who are undergoing training and skills transfer from Indian nationals, working under ICT visas in this specialised field.
Mission Statement
Raw Material
All our raw material is sourced from local suppliers. Adequate and consistent supply of raw material is vital in ensuring the continuous output of finished goods and fulfilling customer needs. We strategically have a large market share via the procurement background and market share created by our sister company, Afro India Recyclers, which is the scrap buying facility.
Job Creation
Local job creation and skills transfer are key components of our portfolio. We have set a goal to create over 250 new jobs for South Africans, and we are proud to report that within just six months, we have already achieved 50% of that target. This milestone highlights our commitment to supporting the local economy and fostering employment opportunities. As we continue to work towards reaching full capacity, we remain focused on our objective of creating jobs and facilitating skills transfer, ensuring that our impact on the community is both significant and lasting.
Quality Standard
A 24/7 inhouse Spectro laboratory (the latest industry specific specialized equipment), has been set up for testing of alloys as they are produced. Local staff have been trained in the use of the equipment. This ensures that international customer specifications are met. Bureau Veritas inspections are carried out to meet customer requests and satisfaction, as required.
Export
To date, we have produced and exported aluminium ingots to countries like Japan, Indonesia and Thailand; as well as to Italy under EUR1 Certificate which benefits the customer through trade agreement. Our customers include Toyota, Honda, and Sato
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the number one manufacturer and exporter of quality aluminium alloys, and the preferred supplier of a South African product to the local and international market.
Environmental Sustainability
At our core, we are committed to environmental responsibility. We prioritize sustainability by implementing recycling initiatives within our manufacturing operations, aligning with global standards for green manufacturing.