Capewell Never Fails to Surprise with Excellent Materials

The Company is a high-volume manufacturer and supplier of metal pressings, springs, wire forms and strip springs, and is able to assist customers from concept to product. “We have been the preferred supplier for a range of met- al pressings and springs for more than 40 years, and have ISO9001:2015 as a quality manage- ment system. We invest in our skill, capabilities and company culture,” said Emile Coetzee, MD at Capewell. By focusing on the delivery of high quality, local produced goods for the automotive, textile and consumer goods industries, Capewell Springs and Metal Pressings is becoming a very important part of the growth of manufacturing in the Western Cape.
One of the ways to stay at the top of their game is to build new tools for new products. The manufacturing sector is one of the most competitive sectors in the country, and Cape- well engineers and toolmakers never shy away from taking on challenges and developing new products.
“We are participating in the manufacturing pro- cess; from conceptualisation to delivering a finished product. Recently, we developed a new battery terminal for an export product and add- ing our skills and experience together with the customer – a viable solution was created. The challenge, however, was to use material and a design which is flexible enough, but not too strong which could damage the batteries. Being experts in spring steel and heat treatment, we could offer a product that will be conductive, solderable, and durable,” added Emile proudly. Capewell is also involved with various developments for the arms- and automotive industry, and also participating in looking for solutions to localise parts production services for a German- based company.
“Our work doesn’t include only heavy equip- ment and materials though, as we were involved in making wire forms for the fashion industry,” Emile concluded.
Being able to work on a project from the beginning to the finished product, is one of the reasons the company is fast becoming one of the manufacturing leaders in South Africa.