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At Isithebe, a modern industrial estate on the northern bank of the mighty Tugela River, on South Africa's sub-tropical east coast, is an industrial undertaking that pioneered entrepreneurial spirit in true African style ... moving from the centre of the country's main metropole to the wide open spaces of KwaZulu to create an enterprise that has become a company recognised nationally and internationally for its dedication to excellence.

As a global player with a proven track record that spans more than thirty years, quality has always played a central role in Skema's pursuit of excellence and today has become recognized as a market leader in its' field. This has been achieved by ensuring that Skema has always remained dedicated to a credo of performance and quality above all else.

Production facilities adhere strictly to Skema's standards of quality and include a wide range of technologically advanced equipment, ranging from state-of-the-art computer software packages all the way through to the robotic engineering facilities on the production floor.

These modern facilities allow for the production of high volumes of quality Products (click here) in an effective and efficient manner, with a factory that currently runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 361 days a year.

Skema serves the local and international market with the manufacture of products by means of:

• Drawing of bright mild steel
• Manufacture of tubing
• CNC machining
• Robotic welding
• Production pressings
• Electro-Galvanising

Skema's Commitment to Quality

One of the key elements leading to Skema's success over the past thirty years has been the company's never-wavering focus on quality - starting as a regional winner, to a national player, to the international contender that it is today.

With this emphasis on quality it thus comes as no surprise that Skema operates under the SABS ISO 1462 Quality Management System. Reviewed on a bi-annual basis, these quality systems make allowances for the timely appraisal of customer requirements that ensure that the quality requirements of a product are always achieved.

With regards to Skema's product line, a number of factors ensure that quality is never compromised. Firstly, Skema ensures that all products are manufactured from certified graded materials only and that all manufacturing systems are geared towards providing a quality end product. For example, Skema uses Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines in the manufacture of Axles, as well as Robotic Welding in the manufacturing of its' Friction Rock Stabilisers. In addition, ongoing in-house computerised destructive testing takes place to ensure this safety critical product meets the required specifications - after all, people's lives depend on it.

Skema's Commitment to Society

Skema also recognizes the fact that a firm's responsibilities are not limited to the needs of its clients, employees and shareholders, but also to the greater needs of the community and environment.

With this in mind, Skema has assisted in the general upliftment of previously disadvantaged communities through the sponsorship of sports development programs, such as rugby, cricket, tennis, netball, swimming, weightlifting and basketball.

Skema is also actively involved in many other environmental community projects, such as the planting of indigenous trees and fruit trees within previously disadvantaged local communities.

Skema's commitment to protecting the environment goes a lot further than just planting trees, and the firm has thus already undergone a preliminary audit in order to acquire an ISO 14000 Environmental Standards listing. Skema is presently working towards this goal since it has always recognized its responsibilities to the environment, and acquiring an ISO 14000 listing helps to achieve the company's long-standing corporate and environmental policies.