Afrit introduces more advanced technology into their manufacturing processes
South Africa’s leading trailer and side tipper manufacturer Afrit, has recently introduced the latest equipment and processes available into their manufacturing facility in Rosslyn, north of Pretoria, that will see the company realise substantial efficiency improvements and cost savings in their already technologically advanced capabilities.
In 2019, they began implementing a five-year plan that has a vision to improve its quality and flow within the whole manufacturing environment.
The aforementioned were the main drivers of this investment programme but it was also necessary to add capacity because of the growth that the company was experiencing as well as to drive down production costs while at the same time getting clarity about its manufacturing performance.
It’s one thing introducing and embracing high-end technology but it will have little impact if a company’s production flows and data collection don’t meet the required standards. Afrit is very cognisant of the digital age that we live in and the introduction of Industry 4.0. That becomes irrelevant however if the equipment and processes are not in place to seamlessly integrate with these manufacturing systems.