Dr. Dino Petrarolo, Senior Vice President of Competitive Capabilities International (CCI) Inc., responsible for global business development and strategy, is the newly elected Chairperson of the AIDC Eastern Cape Board. Dr Petrarolo succeeds outgoing chair Ms Noludwe Ncokazi, Buffalo City Municipality Head of Directorate for Local Economic Development and Agencies. AIDC EC Executive, Hoosain Mahomed said the company benefitted from the contribution made by Ms Ncokazi and looked forward to … [Read more...] about Dr Dino Petrarolo appointed as board chair of IDC Eastern Cape
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PE in the news: GM exist shows SA must build our own automotive industry, says EFF
GM exist shows SA must build our own automotive industry, says EFF: As a result, production and sales of all Chevrolet models will be phased out, and Isuzu will take over the firm's operations in Port Elizabeth. Isuzu will also be taking over the parts centre because it will be manufacturing trucks and commercial vehicles. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. General Motors exit 'not influenced by local politics': In terms of GM’s disinvestment plan, Japan-based Isuzu Motors, through newly … [Read more...] about PE in the news: GM exist shows SA must build our own automotive industry, says EFF
Another Automotive Experience in the Bay – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Another Automotive Experience in the Bay: The automotive industry is the largest manufacturing sector in South Africa’s economy and about 35% of the South African automotive components industry is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay area and there are a few giants calling the Bay home like General Motors SA, Volkswagen (VW) and the Ford Engine Plant and First Automotive Works (FAW). There are also a lot of … [Read more...] about Another Automotive Experience in the Bay – Featured Blog
Transformation in Automotive sector is ‘Not negotiable’
Transformation of the automotive industry, which can lead to inclusive growth, is not negotiable, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. Speaking at the inaugural National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show and Localisation Indaba at the Durban International Convention Centre on Wednesday, the Minister said the industry can advance growth of the manufacturing sector. “This industry is vital to South Africa’s industrialisation, … [Read more...] about Transformation in Automotive sector is ‘Not negotiable’
Transformation of the Automotive Industry Not Negotiable
Transformation of the Automotive Industry Not Negotiable: Transformation of the automotive industry can lead to an advanced and inclusive growth of the manufacturing sector and is therefore not negotiable. This was said by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies during the inaugural National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show and Localisation Indaba in Durban International Convention Centre today. According to Minister Davies, the … [Read more...] about Transformation of the Automotive Industry Not Negotiable
Historic BAIC / IDC Greenfields Automotive Plant Sod Turning
Chinese vehicle manufacturer Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) and South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) announced today the establishment of a new completely knocked down (CKD) vehicle plant, to be located in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), Port Elizabeth. The who's who of the business and political world gathered at a spectactular catered event to mark the traditional sod turning ceremony. The accompanying media contingent reminded us of the masses of hacks that … [Read more...] about Historic BAIC / IDC Greenfields Automotive Plant Sod Turning
Biggest automotive investment in Africa in the last 40 years
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) will on Tuesday, 30 August 2016 break ground to mark the historic Beijing Automobile International Corporation (BAIC) R11 billion investment at the Coega IDZ. The event follows the announcement by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies on the successful contractual conclusion between BAIC and the CDC, effectively ensuring the establishment of a completely knocked down (CKD) automotive manufacturing plant in the Coega Industrial Development … [Read more...] about Biggest automotive investment in Africa in the last 40 years
PE Image – Automotive Rail Wagons launch, 5 Nov 2013
This Phumulo Masualle image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. Automotive Rail Wagons launch, 5 Nov 2013 Image by GovernmentZA Acting Eastern Cape Premier MEC Phumulo Masualle, President Jacob Zuma, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba and Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel launch the Automotive Rail Wagons at Transnet Engineering Plant in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. (Photo: GCIS) This image is automatically … [Read more...] about PE Image – Automotive Rail Wagons launch, 5 Nov 2013
PE Image – Automotive Rail Wagons launch, 5 November 2013
This Phumulo Masualle image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. Automotive Rail Wagons launch, 5 November 2013 Image by GovernmentZA Acting Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle, President Jacob Zuma; Minister of Public Enterprises Malusi Gigaba and Transnet General Manager of Wagons Andile Silo at the Transnet Engineering Plant in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. (Photo: GCIS) This image is automatically selected as it was published … [Read more...] about PE Image – Automotive Rail Wagons launch, 5 November 2013
Substantial Power Savings still available
Automotive suppliers can still extract significant further energy efficiencies. That is the view of the AIDC Eastern Cape which has been successful in reducing energy consumption at the plants of participants in its Cleaner Production Programme by over 10% on average. While South Africa's power supply has stabilised, (Eskom has ruled out load shedding for the remainder of the year) utilities remain the largest input cost for many manufacturers. "While low hanging fruits may have been … [Read more...] about Substantial Power Savings still available
Making the NMBLP attractive to first and second tier automotive suppliers
The purpose-built Nelson Mandela Bay Logistics Park (NMBLP) in Uitenhage managed by the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is ready to accommodate more first and second tier suppliers in automotive manufacturing. Recent announcements by Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) to offer a new car model have sparked interest in companies wanting to locate at the NMBLP. “Coega is working closely with VWSA and other Multi Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in attracting first and second tier … [Read more...] about Making the NMBLP attractive to first and second tier automotive suppliers
More automotive industry incentives
Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies has approved the new Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles-Automotive Investment Scheme (MHCV-AIS) guidelines to stimulate investment in the production of vehicles in the country. The MHCV-AIS is a sub-component of the Automotive Investment Scheme, an incentive designed to grow and develop the automotive sector in South Africa. "The broadening of the scope of the AIS to include medium and heavy commercial vehicle manufacturers is in line with the … [Read more...] about More automotive industry incentives
Coega unveils mega OEM Automotive complex
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), operator of the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), announced today it will establish a Multi Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) complex for the automotive assembly and components manufacturing sectors in Zone 2 of its industrial estate in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. The state-owned entity has earmarked 306 hectares of land for automotive manufacturing industrial activity through its recently unveiled five year strategic plan, which will … [Read more...] about Coega unveils mega OEM Automotive complex
Eastern Cape auto sector leads in energy reduction
Speaking at the 3rd Eastern Cape Energy Efficiency Conference in Port Elizabeth, Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC EC), Supplier Development Manager Lance Schultz said, "Factors in production and energy costs ranks 4th in the barriers for entry for business in the Eastern Cape. The AIDC EC ensures that energy management and efficiency is integrated across all of our projects, we have had a 85% buy in to our Cleaner Production Programmes from the OEM's, 1st and 2nd tier … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape auto sector leads in energy reduction
Forging automotive links with Japan
South Africa's automotive sector will benefit from international linkages established by the South African contingent that returned from a SMMT Industry Forum visit to Japan this week. The Japanese government confirmed three initiatives, relating directly to South Africa. These include the establishment of Human Resource Development Centres at the Tshwane University of Technology, which has already been piloted and an additional centre, most likely to be based at the NMMU. Japan's African … [Read more...] about Forging automotive links with Japan
