Backed by development financier, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), Mend-A-Bath International, the world’s leading bathroom fixture resurfacing products exporter is pursuing export opportunities in China in a bid for a share of the lucrative and large Asian consumer market. Founded in Port Elizabeth in the mid 1970’s by the late Ivor Benn when he bought a struggling bath resurfacing business, Mend-A-Bath International is one of seven Eastern Cape companies placed by ECDC on a … [Read more...] about Chinese market provides enormous growth for Eastern Cape companies
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Eastern Cape Development Corporation takes its long-term approach to grow trade global
OceaDevelopment financier, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is taking its fight for a greater share of the national export market to the east as it prepares to place seven local companies on a 30-month permanent trade fair in Ningbo, China today. The first South African company to exhibit at the international Ningbo exhibition, ECDC hopes to open opportunities for Eastern Cape companies to access the large Chinese consumer market. Between January to July 2012, a total of $500 … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Development Corporation takes its long-term approach to grow trade global
Greater benefits for sister cities a possibility
Greater benefits are possible for sister cities Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay and the Chinese city Ningbo. This was the clear message from all the stakeholders concerned during bilateral discussions at the Port Elizabeth City Hall today and the subsequent visits to the Coega IDZ and the Port of Ngqura. Mr Hong Jia Xiang, Vice Mayor of the Ningbo Municipal People's Government, said the purpose of the visit by the high powered delegation led by him, is to enhance the relationship and the … [Read more...] about Greater benefits for sister cities a possibility


