| #NAACAMProud: Recognizing that demand for catalytic converters will decline as the NEV transition evolves, CRH-Africa, a NAACAM member, has skillfully diversified its operations, shifting from catalytic converter production to assembling car seats. This transition exemplifies how adaptability fuels resilience within South Africa’s automotive components industry. This shift has not only secured the company’s long-term sustainability but also strengthened its position as a key supplier to OEMs and Tier 1 clients, showcasing CRH-Africa’s ability to thrive amid global industry changes. By retooling its expertise, CRH-Africa remains competitive, protects jobs, and enhances its contribution to localisation. South Africa’s automotive components sector supports more than 80,000 jobs. Success stories such as CRH-Africa highlight how innovation, localisation, and supplier resilience are key to secure the growth of SA’s automotive component manufacturing industry. |
