FERROUS HIGH PRECISION ENGINEERING CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF PRECISION ENGINEERING
Ferrous High Precision Engineering was founded on March 10, 1981, by Giuseppe Cadamuro from Italy and Norman Carradus from Britain. Both founders brought a wealth of experience from their careers in the engineering industry.
Guiseppe Cadamuro was working at OIL Precision Engineering at the time and felt that he didn’t get enough support from the owner to take on complicated high precision engineering jobs at the time. Machining to high precision standards and tolerances had always been his passion.
During its initial years, the company operated from rented premises, focusing on meeting the growing demand for precision-engineered components. The business expanded steadily, necessitating the purchase of additional machines to enhance production capabilities.
Initially the company focused on maintenance items specifically for Natref, Sasol, Air Products, Dorbyl Roll Works etc. They concentrated on items that other companies were unable or unwilling to manufacture and made a name for themselves as a company who could do very high quality jobs that others couldn’t’ do. Later on they identified the need for producing trapezoidal lead screws and nuts.
Ferrous Engineering relocated to its own purpose-built facility on Fairbanks Street, Vanderbijlpark. This move marked a significant milestone, providing larger and more efficient premises to accommodate expanded operations and continued growth.
In April 2024, ownership of the company changed, marking a new chapter in Ferrous High Precision Engineering’s history. Under new leadership, the company continues its legacy of precision engineering excellence, serving diverse industries with innovative solutions and superior quality.
FERROUS HIGH PRECISION ENGINEERING’s equipment includes conventional lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, CNC lathes, a VMC and lead screw manufacturing machines.
While working from a +/- 1200 sqm factory space, the company employs 23 people.
