ENGINE IMPORTS THREATEN SA’S ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
South Africa needs to wake up quickly to the dire socio-economic impacts of simply importing new engines rather than remanufacturing existing components locally.
PIONEERING REMANUFACTURE OF LOCO DIESEL ENGINE BY METRIC
In an engineering first for South Africa, Metric Automotive Engineering in Germiston is conducting the full remanufacture of the two large locomotive engine blocks and oil pans on behalf of a large OEM customer based in the United States for an African rail operator.
METRIC TO SALVAGE SA MARINE ENGINE REMANUFACTURING CAPABILITY
Metric Automotive Engineering’s facility in Johannesburg, Gauteng, also features a three axis computer numerical controlled machining centre.
METRIC AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING STANDS BY REMANUFACTURING AS A VIABLE OPTION
The weakened Rand continues to place pressure on local companies importing products and components. This means that remanufacturing of components to OEM standards rather than purchasing new engine components is a solid option as it affords less downtime, quicker turnaround times and less capital outlay.
INCREASING PROFITABILITY AND TURNAROUND TIME WITH REMANUFACTURING
The exchange rate continues to place pressure on companies importing products and components. A smart alternative to purchasing new engine components is the remanufacture of components to OEM standards.