But they were also passionate about the company and inspired, with their brainstorming leading to TIP, the fast-pitch process and the Foundry.

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By introducing a casting process that few Africans have seen and fewer still can afford, the foundry's backers hope to inspire and give employment to hundreds more local people.

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