29 May 2012

German Precision Engineering Ramping Up South African Manufacturing

Submitted by: Jonas

HvdH, a leading German precision engineering company with diverse high end European clients has opened a branch in Cape Town.

The industrial engineering specialists have pledged to transform South Africa’s manufacturing sector into a lean, green, sustainable and modern production force capable of rivalling competitors the world over.

Streamline South African manufacturing for global competitiveness

The intent is to streamline manufacturing in South Africa by introducing the latest global trends and technologies into the production stream which include computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), computer numerical control (CNC), virtual prototype development and advanced laser technologies.

About HvdH South Africa

HvdH is the South African branch of an established industrial engineering brand founded in Germany in 1953. Its core area of expertise is providing sharp, user friendly and maintenance free cutting, punching and shearing solutions for the plastic processing industry.

The ‘full service’ engineers have the capacity and competency to develop customised manufacturing processes in-house, starting with the basics and progressing, systematically, to full production. Key areas include advanced machine design, intelligent tool making and innovative automation solutions, all carefully conceptualised and designed to meet the requirements of a diverse client base.

Who has been using HvdH?

As one of the most creative engineering companies in Europe, now in South Africa, HvdH specialises in delivering dynamic state-of-the art solutions for the full bouquet of corporate clients including:

•    Audi and Volkswagen – popular German automobile manufactures
•    Huber & Suhner – leading suppliers of component systems for electrical and optical connectivity
•    Limo – specialists in laser materials processing
•    Continental Contitech – experts in rubber and plastic processing

Why use HvdH South Africa

If South Africa is to harness the potential of its formal partnership with the powerful BRICS nations – China and India, above all – it is essential business owners’ ramp up production now, particularly in the plastic processing industry, an industry which is witnessing enormous year-by-year growth.

HvdH not only has decades of experience, a global footprint and core competencies vital to developing innovative solutions for the manufacturing industry, it has the capacity to deliver custom designed engineering solutions across diverse industries in-house, providing a ‘one-stop’ engineering shop.

HvdH products and services

Amongst a range of HvdH engineering products and services are:

•    Custom machine design comprising design & development, reverse engineering, commissioning and testing & evaluation  
•    Standard mechanical and laser cutting, printing and coiling machines
•    Conventional and CNC machining
•    Tool making and tooling maintenance and repairs

For more information contact HvdH at www.hvdh-sa.co.za