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The story of a Pretoria West foundry built on a passion for the metal industry.

Worker pouring molten iron at SVARA Castings foundry
2011Founded, Pretoria West
Our story

SVARA Castings

SVARA Castings strives to be a pioneer in the design and supply of Ductile Cast Iron (DCI) manhole covers and frames, storm water (gully) grates, meter and valve boxes, rodding eyes, stepping irons, SSN couplings and full bore roof and floor outlets.

Formed in 2011, SVARA Castings was born from a passion for the metal industry — servicing the civil, construction, telecommunications and plumbing industries in South Africa and across the African continent.

Our range of Ductile Cast Iron products is manufactured under world-class processes and standards — BS EN 124:1994 and British Standards Institution (BSI) Kitemark® — ensuring superior quality, strength, durability, reliability and uniformity at competitive prices.

Our product range is consistently expanding as we focus on new product development to meet market needs, stay abreast of global trends, and offer bespoke solutions to our clients.

Our team has played a vital role in shaping the success of our company, and includes experienced and respected professionals with years of experience in casting, piping and plumbing works.

What guides the foundry floor

How we work

Leadership

Who to speak to

Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in casting, piping and plumbing works.

Financial Director

Theshnee Pillay

Registered Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor

See how our quality system works

Read how our quality system and installation standards are documented, or get in touch about a project.