Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. Isuzu consolidates truck and bakkie manufacturing plant: Isuzu Motors South Africa has consolidated its truck and bakkie manufacturing plant – relocating its truck production facilities from Kempston Road, in Port Elizabeth ... when Isuzu’s truck and bakkie ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. SA film students break into video-on-demand business: From 18 February, eighteen of the best recent short films made by AFDA students from their … [Read more...] about PE Business News: Isuzu consolidates truck and bakkie manufacturing plant
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SA several steps closer to manufacturing its own HIV/AIDS medication
SA several steps closer to manufacturing its own HIV/AIDS medication: Over the past 10 years, South Africa’s health sector has spent R120-billion importing Advanced Pharmaceutical Intermediates (APIs), which are essentially the ingredients needed to make generic medicines to treat HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about SA several steps closer to manufacturing its own HIV/AIDS medication
African Advanced Manufacturing and Composites Show Launched
African Advanced Manufacturing and Composites Show Launched: South Africa’s Advanced Manufacturing progress will be showcased at the inaugural African Advanced Manufacturing and Composites Show in November. Details of the event which includes an exhibition, conferences, learning tours and national awards function were announced this week. Former Council for Scientific and Industrial Research scientist Andy Radford who now spearheads a cluster for South Africa’s composites … [Read more...] about African Advanced Manufacturing and Composites Show Launched
Manufacturing and Diversification of Economy is Key Driver to Attaining Economic Growth – Davies
Manufacturing and Diversification of Economy is Key Driver to Attaining Economic Growth – Davies: The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies says that the manufacturing sector and diversification of the economy is a key driver to attaining South Africa’s economic growth objectives. Davies was speaking at a two-day Manufacturing Indaba Western Cape that is currently underway at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. “We all know that the performance of our economy … [Read more...] about Manufacturing and Diversification of Economy is Key Driver to Attaining Economic Growth – Davies
Manufacturing Industry Income up
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Monday released the manufacturing industry report which indicates that total income for the industry increased by 9.4% per annum. "Stats SA today released the manufacturing industry 2014 report which indicates that the total income for the manufacturing industry has increased by 9.4% per annum, from R1.68 trillion in 2011 to R2.20 trillion in 2014," said Stats SA. The report is a periodic survey which measures economic activity in the manufacturing … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Industry Income up
Committee satisfied with Transnet’s Engineering Plant Visit, Calls On Dti to Enhance Manufacturing Sector
Committee satisfied with Transnet's Engineering Plant Visit, Calls On Dti to Enhance Manufacturing Sector: The Select Committee on Trade and International Relations has called on the Department of Trade and Industry (Dti) to find creative ways of enhancing the manufacturing sector including the use of alternative energy sources. The Committee’s call comes after hearing that electricity supply, and sometimes costs municipalities charge, has a potential to constrain the manufacturing … [Read more...] about Committee satisfied with Transnet’s Engineering Plant Visit, Calls On Dti to Enhance Manufacturing Sector
Tech trends and a savvy shoppers influence preferences
New findings from the Neilson report have identified the top five major factors on grocery purchases are: price, transportation costs, health, enhanced nutrition and package labeling. Consumers are facing an on-going struggle in this volatile economic environment, which is why an offering of a wide selection of quality, cost-effective, value-orientated products is important. Liza Bright, brand manager for Eveready batteries comments: “As appliance design and choice changes, battery … [Read more...] about Tech trends and a savvy shoppers influence preferences
Improving Staff Literacy and Numeracy is Advantageous
South Africa's only alkaline battery manufacturer Eveready has implemented an extensive adult basic education and training (ABET) programme at its Port Elizabeth plant to increase staff literacy and numeracy. Eveready HR director Charles du Toit said: "We found 30% of the workforce were illiterate and innumerate. This limited the ability to implement globally competitive and benchmarked lean manufacturing systems." As a result, the manufacturer introduced an ABET programme and encouraged … [Read more...] about Improving Staff Literacy and Numeracy is Advantageous
Eveready enlists Sapphire Street for corporate PR drive
Household name, Eveready is investing in fresh PR support as it aims to boost corporate awareness. The proudly South African manufacturer has hired fellow Port Elizabethan business, Sapphire Street as its retained SA PR agency. Eveready has been in Port Elizabeth since 1937 and is the only manufacturer of dry cell batteries in South Africa. It also manages the Ecocell, House of York and Kestrel Wind Turbine brands. Sapphire Street founder and director Kimberley Nanson said: “Eveready is … [Read more...] about Eveready enlists Sapphire Street for corporate PR drive
Free Seminars with a Manufacturing Focus To-Morrow
Let's just call this a belated Massive Deal - In conjuction with ATS, S4 are offering a range of free seminars in Port Elizabeth, tomorrow, 26 October, covering the following areas: Manufacturing, Quality Management, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Automation and Metrology. As a CEO, Technical Director, Production, Quality and Metrology, Maintenance, Engineering, R&D or Process Manager you will get a chance to attend a number of seminars … [Read more...] about Free Seminars with a Manufacturing Focus To-Morrow
