BKB, a proud member of Exporters EC, is regarded as a leading player in the South African agricultural sector, with a focus on Wool and Mohair Brokerage Services as well as Livestock, Auctioneering and Sales. While it takes a full year to grow enough wool on 40 sheep to make up just one bale, the BKB head office in North End is far removed from the slow-pace of a sheep’s country life; as the multi-story warehouse is a hive of activity on all levels. Hosting the Exporters EC members during … [Read more...] about About that 30 Million Kilograms of Wool Exported from PE
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National Wool week begins in Port Elizabeth [Video]
National Wool week kicks off in Port Elizabeth today focussing on agriculture, retail, fashion and design in order for the public to have a better understanding of the wool industry. Since 2000 the rand value of merino wool has increased over 600 per cent. The wool industry in South Africa is at the start of a positive growth stage with the stepping up of wool production. We cross to our reporter Janine Lee who is attending wool week. … [Read more...] about National Wool week begins in Port Elizabeth [Video]
The smallest ‘bale’ of wool sold
At the launch of Wool Week Port Elizabeth 2016 presented by Cape Wools - which will showcase fashion, décor, design and craft uses of wool from 30 March until 2 April 2016 through an exhibition in Walmer Park Shopping Centre and through various activities at the Wool Hub - some fascinating facts around wool and the industry in Port Elizabeth emerged. Wool Week 2016 will be the first Wool Week to take place in Port Elizabeth. This is an annual international initiative supported by the Campaign … [Read more...] about The smallest ‘bale’ of wool sold
BKB R8 million Roof-Mounted Solar PV Installation to reduce South African wool and mohair industry’s carbon footprint
An R8 million (US$ 667 244) roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) energy harvesting system is to supply clean energy and reduce the South African wool and mohair industry’s carbon footprint and is the initiative of BKB in Nelson Mandela Bay. Diversified South African agribusiness BKB made the announcement on 27 May, giving details of what is set to be one of the biggest solar power installation projects in South Africa. BKB, which procures, sorts and trades wool and mohair, said the … [Read more...] about BKB R8 million Roof-Mounted Solar PV Installation to reduce South African wool and mohair industry’s carbon footprint
