MEDIA RELEASE: ASME III CODE FOR NECSA (19 October 2011)

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) through one of its divisions, Nuclear Technology Industrialisation (NTI) is announcing its recently acquired qualification as a component manufacturer, certified to manufacture power generation components according to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code of Standards. This certification will among other prospects, enable Necsa to tap into business opportunities which are currently being lost to foreign countries at a high cost to South Africa. The accreditation will also enable Necsa to achieve maximum localisation levels, in line with government’s policy imperatives, including the Nuclear New build programme.

Nuclear Manufacturing (NM) is a manufacturing entity within Nuclear Technology Industrialization (NTI), a division of Necsa and is the only manufacturing entity in Africa that has qualified for ASME III Nuclear Certification.

NTI further boasts a fully-fledged engineering group that is capable of managing multi-discipline projects including designs, waste management services, Health Safety and Environment (HSE) aspects, Licensing, Turn-key operations and Commissioning services.
  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Chantal Janneker
Group Executive: Marketing and Communication
South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa)
Tel:    +27 12 305 5750
Fax:    +27 12 305 5751
Cell:    +27 83 488 3850
E-mail: chantal.janneker@necsa.co.za

OR

Elliot Mulane
Manager: Communication & Media Liaison
South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa)
Tel:    +27 12 305 5006
Fax:    +27 12 305 5062
Cell:    +27 78 803 5569
E-mail: elliot.mulane@necsa.co.za