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The sprawling operations of Hernic Ferrochrome are located just fifty kilometres outside of Johannesburg. The impressive sight includes the largest furnace in the world and enables Hernic to produce 420 000 mt of ferrochrome annually. |
Ferrochrome, also known as charge chrome, is essential in the making of stainless and specialty steels. Ferrochrome increases the quality of steel by providing strength and rust resistance.
With the demand for stainless steel products on the rise Hernic’s growth is certain, and yet, Hernic is a company striving for more than corporate success. Giving back to the community, protecting the environment, taking care of its people – Hernic’s social conscientiousness is unparalleled. |
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| GIVING BACK TO MOTHER NATURE
Hernic could not enjoy its success if the environment suffered as a consequence. In an effort to become the world’s ‘greenest’ ferrochrome producer, Hernic invests substantially in programmes designed to monitor air quality, dust outfall, and ground and surface water. Additionally, Hernic follows the strictest environmental guidelines, as laid out by the relevant authorities.
While the ferrochrome process might appear imposing, Hernic takes every precaution to guard against negative environmental effects. Hernic feels not only obliged but privileged to protect and preserve Mother Nature. |
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| DID YOU KNOW?
100% of the world’s ferrochrome is used in the production of stainless and specialty steels. Ferrochrome provides the unique characteristics of corrosion resistance, strength, ductility and formability. |
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| In South Africa, ferrochrome is known as ‘charge chrome’ because of the technology used in its production and its typical 50-52% chrome content. |
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| Hernic produces 7% of the world’s ferrochrome. |
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| The name Hernic is derived from the first three letters of the company’s late founder, Herman van Rooyen, and his former partner, Nic van der Hoven. |
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