Spectrum Technical hosts successful 2025 Aluminium Technology Seminar
Spectrum Technical’s 2025 Aluminium Technology Seminar gathered industry leaders to explore global trends in aluminium processing, digital innovation and sustainability across South Africa’s metallurgical sector.
Local metallurgical solutions provider Spectrum Technical recently hosted its third Aluminium Technology Seminar, drawing participation from across the South African aluminium sector.
The two-day event, held at the Indaba Lodge in Richards Bay, showcased global advancements in casthouse operations, aluminium processing and sustainability trends.
“We’ve built a reputation for not only providing leading equipment and technology but also creating platforms where industry professionals can share
knowledge and ideas,” said Kumaran Poonan, Director of Spectrum Technical’s metals division.
“Following the success of our previous seminars in 2013 and 2017, the 2025 edition was designed to reflect the evolving needs of the aluminium industry,
especially around digitalisation and responsible production.”
This year’s seminar saw over 80 delegates in attendance, representing smelters, extrusion plants, rolling mills, and service providers from across South Africa. Technology companies from Canada, Sweden, France and Italy delivered technical presentations. Delegates included process engineers,
metallurgists, plant managers, maintenance and operations teams involved in both primary and secondary aluminium production.
The keynote address was delivered by Muzi Manzi, CEO of the Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA), who set the tone for the event by outlining key trends in the global and local aluminium sector. His presentation highlighted South Africa’s strategic position in the decarbonisation of global supply chains and called for stronger collaboration between technology providers and smelters.
“Each speaker brought relevant, practical insights,” said Thami Maphanga, metallurgist at Spectrum Technical.
“Delegates appreciated the mix of real-world applications and future-focused technologies. The networking sessions also allowed for valuable dialogue between smelter teams and OEMs.”
The event also included a gala dinner where delegates engaged informally with one another in a fun-filled evening.
For more information, contact Spectrum Technical at seminar2025@spectrumtechnical.co.za +27 35 789 6563 or visit www.spectrumtechnical.co.za
