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Manufacturer and assembler of radiators and heat exchangers, condensers, integrated HVAC and heater systems, blower motors, engine cooling modules, cooling fan assemblies, refrigerant pipes and hoses.  Dunair was originally established in January 1978 as an automotive air-conditioning company. Dunair's focus has always been on producing quality products for its customers.   Dunair soon developed its reputation as a premium, quality brand and as such has been the market leader for aftermarket automotive air-conditioners in South Africa for many years.   In 1986 Dunair was incorporated into Smiths Manufacturing and became a separate division within the company, but retained its autonomy design in terms of manufacturing and marketing its own range of products.    Dunair is a recognised brand name, known throughout South Africa, which is testimony to the fact that Dunair does produce "superior car air-conditioning". Dunair's Relationship with the Motor Plants Dunair has long established relationships with the South African Motor Plants and motor plant product approval has been awarded for almost every Dunair air-conditioning kit. Dunair products have applications for Ford, Nissan, VW, Toyota and General Motors vehicles; amongst others.Through such relationships, Dunair has been able to gain a better understanding of the industry's expectations of vehicle air-conditioning products and aftermarket accessories. Dunair's Manufacturing Capabilities Dunair's manufacturing facility is based within Smiths Manufacturing's premises in Durban, South Africa. As such, the components for Dunair's products are mainly sourced from Smiths Manufacturing and have, therefore, been manufactured to international quality standards. Dunair's facilities consist chiefly of production lines where components are assembled. Storage facilities housing the finished goods are also located on-site and an effective logistics network ensures that customers' needs are met.   As part of Smiths Manufacturing, Dunair must also meets the stringent quality standards that have been awarded to the company. Through our commitment to quality we have achieved internationally recognised quality ratings such as QS9000, ISO 14001 and VDA 6.1. For these ratings, Smiths is registered with Underwriters Laboratories, based in America, which conducts assessments throughout the world. Quality In recognition of Dunair's superior quality, Dunair and Dunair's personnel have won numerous awards over the years, including :   1997 Nissan - Representative of the Year  1998 Nissan - National Supplier Recognition Award  1998 Nissan - Top Gun Accessories Supplier Award  1998 Toyota - Certificate of Excellence for; Supply Rate, Product Quality and Support Services  1998 Toyota - Cup for Supplier of the Year in recognition of; Supply Rate, Product Quality and Support Services  1999 Toyota - Certificate of Excellence for; Supply Rate, Product Quality and Support Services  2001 Nissan - Top Gun Accessories Supplier Award 

Ramsay Engineering (Pty) Ltd. manufactures metal, plastic, and leatherette automotive components and metal stampings for automotive industry in South Africa and internationally. Its activities include metal stamping and forming, plastic injection moulding, automotive trim, component assembly, product development, and total industrial engineering. The company also provides metal forming and fabrication tools, jigs, injection moulds, and special purpose machinery. It serves construction, agricultural, security, and other industries. The company was founded in 1953 and is based in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Ramsay Engineering (Pty) Ltd is privately owned, volume manufacturer of metal , plastic and leatherette automotive components. Our core competence is Metal Stamping which contributes to 60% of our sales revenue.  Our other divisions at Ramsay Engineering include Plastic Injection Moulding, Automotive Trim, Component Assemblies, Automotive Accessories, Logistics, Quality, Tool and Die, Product Development, Total Industrial Engineering and Training.  This variety of manufacturing processes allows for the supply of a broad range of automotive components. Our company readily accepts challenges and actively applies innovation and expertise to solving a multitude of customer problems. A dynamic approach together with strong ethics enables the Ramsay Engineering to live by the motto: “Our customers come first.”  Ramsay Engineering (Pty) Ltd is a volume manufacturer of automotive components in metals, plastics and leatherette, ranging in weight from a few grams up to several kilograms. Preferred projects are where the minimum volumes are 50 000 units per annum.  Ramsay is a privately owned company established in 1971, with our head office in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal and an assembly plant in Rosslyn, Gauteng, South Africa. Today there are 500 employees and our facilities occupy 26 000 m² . Our core competence is Metal Stamping which contributes 60 percent of our sales revenue. Our other divisions include Plastics, Automotive Trim, Component Assemblies, Accessories, Logistics, Quality, Tool and Die, Product Development, Total Industrial Engineering and Training.  This variety of manufacturing processes allows the supply of a broad range of automotive components. Our customers benefit from our diverse capability as it allows them to deal with one supplier for a part comprising different materials and related processes. Manufacturing divisions are managed by qualified production specialists and back-up is provided by experts who facilitate the smooth running of all manufacturing equipment. We are able to supply a comprehensive package, from the design through to the delivery of the final product. The company is committed to the use of cutting edge technology and has recently installed new levels of technology in the Metal Pressing and Tool and Die manufacturing facilities. Ongoing investment in technology and equipment serves to improve the output of products and services from Ramsay Engineering. All activities are conducted in strict accordance with the international requirements of ISO/TS 16949.The principles of total quality management are applied throughout the company with all quality problems being analysed to determine the root causes and resolved using PDCA cycles. Our company is ISO14001 compliant and is fully committed to reducing all forms of wastage and the recycling of materials wherever practical.  Reduction in energy usage and minimisation of our carbon footprint of the overall manufacturing facility is part of the ongoing operation of the Environmental Management Policy. Safety is also a priority across our company and all requirements of the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act are adhered to. Our Final Goods facility feeds our customers’ assembly lines 24 hours a day on a JIT and Kanban basis, thus ensuring line side continuity at the various vehicle assembly plants.

Weidplas is a leading global producer of highly engineered and technically complex plastic components, including precision automotive components and modules, advanced lighting applications and mechatronic and decorative solutions based on advanced plastic manufacturing technology. Complete in-house engineering capabilities include part and tooling design, prototyping, mold making, material selection, parts production, quality control and testing to packaging and supply chain management. Injection Molding With more than 80 years experience in injection molding, WEIDPLAS has developed a range of unique and innovative technologies for leading customers in the automotive and other industries. Multi-component injection molding allows joining several plastic materials with different properties in one process step. At WEIDPLAS we have more than twenty years of experience in the combination of thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers and liquid silicone rubbers for many applications in different industries. Depending on design, part dimension, material combination and quantity, the most appropriate multi-polymer injection molding technology is used, such as: Core back technology Transfer technology Rotational mold technology Index plate technology Metallic Decorations Premium in-mold decoration with metal foils in combination with plastics This technology was pioneered by WEIDPLAS and we have been making parts using thin metal foils which are back-molded with plastic materials for more than 10 years. In comparison to other production technologies for components with “cool-touch-effect” (true metal surface), metal foil back-molding is a major step toward fully automated production of final components (no assembly operation). Benefits are reduced weight, optimized costs and greatly expanded design options. WEIDPLAS has state-of-the-art knowledge to develop and produce in-mold decorative parts with metal foils, such as: CAD design Simulation Prototyping Tooling Material Selection Handling of foils Injection molding process WEIDPLAS is truly a pioneer in plastics. We started to process plastics in the 1930’s, and since then we have continued to refine our technologies and processes for design, manufacturing and program execution. Today, the potential applications for multi-functional, multi-material plastics components are limited only by imagination. Ideas for new or improved products are converted into realities by the WEIDPLAS Development team. This process is enabled by our highly advanced CAD/CAM/CAE technologies and our advanced injection molding processes (Multi component IM). The combination of different materials – elastomeric and non-elastomeric – and advanced manufacturing processes enables us to produce novel solutions utilizing the latest technologies and design. In the vehicle interior, for example, plastic/metal composites create a high-grade look and feel. (True Metal Decor).  

Toyota Boshoku is a leading company that develops and manufactures complete automobile interior systems, while Autoneum and Nihon Tokushu Toryo have the world’s highest level of acoustic technologies in the field of soundproof automotive components. In 2012, the three parties agreed to establish a cooperative relationship in automobile interior business. Since then, the parties have deepened business collaboration to address various challenges by leveraging their specific expertise. We strive to increase riding comfort through ergonomic design. Our seats are made with comfort and safety in mind, even on long drives. From the Lexus LS to the Toyota Vitz, we develop optimum seats for any class of vehicle.

Tenneco Inc. (NYSE:TEN), a $9.3 billion global manufacturing company, is pioneering global ideas for cleaner air, and smoother, quieter and safer transportation. We're one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and distributors of Ride Performance and Clean Air products and technology solutions for diversified markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway equipment and the aftermarket. Tenneco’s powerful brands deliver world-class quality and performance. We support our global customers with premium products, innovative marketing programs and strong distributor partnerships. We serve our customers from 92 manufacturing facilities and 15 engineering and technical centers around the world, delivering advanced technologies, quality products, powerful brands and outstanding engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, our 32,000 employees around the world demonstrate the company's commitment to shareholder value, our customers’ success, employee engagement and sustainability.  We demonstrate commitment to customer success through advanced technologies, quality products and powerful brands. We are prepared to support our diverse mix of customers anywhere in the world with our strategically located engineering and manufacturing footprint.