Imports, lack of legislative support curtail sector

The South African mining sector is a challenging sector for valves suppliers to operate in, as the valves used in the sector have become highly price-oriented. Industry body South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (Savama) executive committee member Julius Frauendorf says this focus on low prices – owing to challenges in the local market – often takes preference over buying locally manufactured valves and valve-related products.