AITF and Viscol Eco Solutions' Partnership realises the South African Automotive Masterplan (SAAM2035)
Supporting Growth and Innovation in South Africa's Automotive Sector
Viscol Eco Solutions Bulk (PTY) Ltd. is proud to announce its designation as a beneficiary of the Automotive Industry Transformation Fund (AITF), backed by the sponsorship of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). With the support of the AITF, a dedicated designed AdBlue® 12 000Lt delivery tanker has been financed to enable bulk deliveries directly to OEMs. This enhancement bolsters our service capabilities, ensuring efficient and reliable supply chain operations, and supports the three pillars of SAAM2035, namely transformation, localisation and job creation.
Celebrating a Milestone: AITF and Viscol Eco Solutions Bulk mark the handover of the new tanker
Leadership in Unity: Viscol Eco Solutions Bulk Directors welcome the new fleet addition
Government Support and Industry Development
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has been instrumental in fostering the growth of this sector through various initiatives. Among these, the Automotive Industry Transformation Fund stands out as a collaborative Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) as defined in the B-BBEE Codes. Established by seven multinational automotive manufacturers in South Africa, the AITF aims to enhance the sector's value chain by providing developmental funding, market access, and capacity development for qualifying black-owned entities.
Objectives and Future Prospects
The AITF is dedicated to supporting qualifying black-owned businesses, driving job creation, and enabling meaningful transformation and growth within the automotive sector. As a beneficiary, Viscol Eco Solutions Bulk is excited to leverage this opportunity to expand our operations and contribute more significantly to the automotive industry’s bright future.
Showcasing our advanced electric stainless steel pump technology
Precision in measurement: Introducing our State of the art tank meter system
Durable hose reel for AdBlue® dispensing
PTO operated hydraulic pump
A Century of Automotive Milestones: South Africa's Proud Legacy
The South African Automotive Industry has a 100 year history.
The industry has much to be proud of, with 632,972 shiny new vehicles leaving local factories in 2023, of which 63% were shipped abroad to make up 15% of SA’s total exports.
The industry, accounting for 5.1% of the country’s GDP, supports 116,000 jobs on the manufacturing side alone, and close to 400,000 on the retail and repair side.
The automotive industry is widely regarded as one of the industrial policy success stories of South Africa’s democratic era, Naamsa says of the industry that exported a record 399,594 vehicles in 2023.
Ready to Roll: Our fully branded tanker set for deliveries
Inside Our Partnership: Exclusive AITF Interview with Viscol Eco Solutions Bulk
We are proud to feature a special interview conducted by the AITF with Viscol Eco Solutions Bulk, where we discuss our strategic partnership and the impactful role of the newly financed 12,000L tanker. This insightful video provides a behind-the-scenes look at how this collaboration is not only enhancing our delivery capabilities but also shaping the future of the automotive industry in South Africa. Watch the full interview to learn more about our vision and initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Automotive Industry Transformation Fund (AITF) in South Africa?
A: The AITF is a specialized development fund backed by major automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) operating within South Africa. Its core mission is to promote black economic empowerment, foster inclusive growth, and support transformed, local black-owned businesses operating in the broader automotive supply chain.
Q: How does the AITF align with South Africa's national automotive strategy?
A: The fund acts as a key execution vehicle for the South African Automotive Masterplan (SAAM2035). By empowering local suppliers, the fund plays an essential role in reaching national masterplan targets, which emphasize localization, industry diversification, and economic transformation by 2035.
Q: What is the relationship between Blue Sky, Viscol Eco Solutions, and the AITF?
A: Blue Sky—through Viscol Eco Solutions—is a proud beneficiary of the Automotive Industry Transformation Fund. This strategic partnership enables us to continuously invest in socio-economic transformation while scaling our operations as a fully compliant, local manufacturer of high-purity diesel exhaust fluid.
Q: How has the fund directly increased Blue Sky's operational capacity?
A: Thanks to the backing of this OEM-driven national initiative, we successfully secured a dedicated 12,000L AdBlue® delivery tanker. This critical asset has vastly increased our regional transport capacity, enabling us to deliver large-scale, continuous bulk AdBlue® supplies to our local commercial and OEM clients.
Q: Why does choosing an AITF-partnered supplier benefit commercial fleets?
A: Sourcing your VDA-certified AdBlue® from an AITF beneficiary allows transport networks, mining sectors, and fuel retailers to actively support domestic manufacturing and economic localization. It proves that your supply chain directly contributes to transformation goals while ensuring your vehicles run on top-tier, ISO 22241-compliant fluid.