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AMSA closure – where to for automotive manufacturing in South Africa?  

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GUEST – Renai Moothilal – CEO of National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM)
The announced closure of AMSA's long steel production from the Newcastle blast furnace could significantly impact on the South African automotive sector, a cornerstone of the country's economy. A core supplier of speciality steel, AMSA has been central to automotive manufacturing, providing high-grade materials critical for components into vehicle production lines.
16 Jan 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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