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Cleaner Brick Technology

 

 

Implimented in partnership by

“As a brick maker in South Africa who has been involved with the VSBK project since its inception I am very excited about the prospects that the VSBK holds for all clamp yard operators in the country. Without SDC’s direct involvement we would not have had access to the technology through the technology transfer project and this would have resulted in a significantly longer learning curve for all involved. We look forward to participating in the pilot program and in being able to demonstrate the real advantages that the technology will bring to brick makers in South Africa and into the rest of Africa.” Kevin Fruin, Director, Namakwa Stene

Vertical Shaft Brick Kiln (VSBK)

Project Manager: John Volsteedt

Funding provided by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

The SDC is the official aid agency of Switzerland and has, since 1994, been supporting a bilateral cooperation programme with South Africa. The Regional Programme Southern Africa 2008 – 2010 (RPSA) represents a shift towards regional priorities, aimed at reaching regional cooperation.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The primary objective of the project is to successfully implement VSBK as a Viable and Sustainable Alternative Firing Technology for the Clay Brick Industry, with positive social and environmental impacts.

2010 HIGHLIGHTS

• The pilot kiln is being constructed

• Section 21 was acknowledged as the most suitable entity

• A baseline and monitoring framework was established

• Dialogue has been established with government institutions

• A CDM feasibility has been concluded and a decision on POA for registration was reached