South Africa's automotive manufacturing industry believes it must learn from the dramatic collapse of the Australian auto sector. National Association of Automotive Components and Allied Manufacturers of South Africa (NAACAM) Executive Director, Robert Houdet said the Australian industry's collapse, which could trigger the loss of over 30 000 jobs would provide valuable insight for South African auto companies. Houdet said learning from the Australian and EU crisis would be unpacked to … [Read more...] about A chance to learn from Australia’s Auto Industry
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Entertaining Exhibits at SAAW
Three of the more entertaining exhibits that I saw at the South African Automotive Week exhibition were; the Green Awareness Project Electric Bicycle, the Atul 'Tuk Tuk' and the Deloitte F1 car. The GA Project bicycle is being promoted by an enthusiastic young businessman, Brendon Andrade, who has a track laid out for exhibit visitors to try his machines out on. The many people (old to young) that I saw giving the bicycles a go all had smiles on their faces. The battery pack is relatively … [Read more...] about Entertaining Exhibits at SAAW
ELIDZ unveils new multi-million automotive investor
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) announced a new R180 million investment for the zone in Port Elizabeth today. The company, Friedrich Boysen GmbH & Co. KG, originally from Germany, is the second multi-million automotive investment to be announced by the ELIDZ this year. Friedrich Boysen is an international company that originally pioneered the modern silencer technology and specialises in exhaust technology. The company has a wide product range for the automotive … [Read more...] about ELIDZ unveils new multi-million automotive investor
Naacam calls for review of APDP
South African component manufacturers are calling for a review of the Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) – before it has been fully introduced. "Naacam believes dti must relook at the APDP mechanisms as soon as possible to ensure it is an appropriate framework for industry to meet the objectives - namely doubling vehicle production volumes and substantially increasing localisation," says Roger Pitot, executive director of the National Association of Automotive and Allied … [Read more...] about Naacam calls for review of APDP
Industry players could find significant APDP benefits
A new automotive production and development programme, due to be implemented by Government next January, is set to bring considerable benefits to industry players who comply fully with the new legislation. Peter Maxwell, Director: Taxation Services, Manufacturing and Automotive Industries for Deloitte, says that unlike the previous MIDP programme, the production-focused APDP (Automotive Production and Development Programme), will reward light motor vehicle and automotive component … [Read more...] about Industry players could find significant APDP benefits
Methinks That India understands the Broken Window Concept the best
Day one at the AIDC conference taking place as part of the South African Automotive Week and I have to be non-patriotic by stating that for me the speaker from India - Rajesh Parim - gave the best bang for the buck. Take aways from some of the speakers: Mcebisi Jonas - "...we need to move to a production environment" Rob Davies - "the APDP seeks to support the production of 1.2 million vehicles by 2020" David Powels - "Asia and China represent 54.7% of the 80.274 Million vehicles … [Read more...] about Methinks That India understands the Broken Window Concept the best
New automotive investor to be unveiled in Port Elizabeth
On Thursday 11 October 2012 the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) will be announcing a new multi-million automotive investment during the Automotive week conference that is taking place in Port Elizabeth. The new investment will be the second automotive announced by the ELIDZ in the last six months and is part of the ELIDZ plans to optimise new investment opportunities linked to Mercedes Benz South Africa's W205 (new generation C-class production) contract. The investment by … [Read more...] about New automotive investor to be unveiled in Port Elizabeth
APDP 2020 target of 1,2-million vehicles
South Africa's automotive sector is on the road to producing 1,2-million vehicles a year by 2020,according to National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) president David Powels. Speaking at a conference organised by the Automotive Industry Development Council (AIDC) as part of the South African Automotive Week 2012 (SAAW), Powels said the industry had enjoyed sustained growth of both local sales and exports since the downturn of 2009. This mirrors the global … [Read more...] about APDP 2020 target of 1,2-million vehicles
Industrialising the Eastern Cape
Providing support for the growth of the Eastern Cape automotive industry is one of the pillars of the provincial government’s strategy to "industrialize the province and unlock our huge economic potential," Eastern Cape MEC of economic development, environmental affairs and tourism Mcebisi Jonas told delegates at a South African Automotive Week (SAAW) conference. The economic potential "centred around our three ports and two IDZs," he said at the Automotive Industry Centre (AIDC) … [Read more...] about Industrialising the Eastern Cape
First international expo for new Port Elizabeth beachfront convention centre
Completion of construction of parts of the new Boardwalk Convention Centre and Hotel complex in Port Elizabeth has enabled South African Automotive Week (SAAW) to return to its original venue at The Boardwalk on the Metro’s beach-front. "We hosted the first South African Automotive Week Tradeshow at The Boardwalk in 2007, but outgrew the venue. With the international and local interest in the 2012 edition, no venue in the province has been big enough to accommodate the 10 000 square metre … [Read more...] about First international expo for new Port Elizabeth beachfront convention centre
SA Auto industry to seek “high road” at SAAW conference
South Africa's automotive industry will be mapping the way to the "high" road at the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) conference to be held as part of the third South African Automotive Week (SAAW) to be held in Port Elizabeth in October. "If we don't nurture South Africa's automotive industry, we will see it decline," warns Alfred da Costa, chairperson of the SAAW Working Group. The conference comes at a time of increasing competition from countries in the former Eastern … [Read more...] about SA Auto industry to seek “high road” at SAAW conference
International interest for local automotive expo
More than 75 per cent of the available space for the 2012 South African Automotive Week (SAAW) expo has been taken up, with a number of national and international pavilions booked for the event in October 2012. "There is a lot of international interest in the third SAAW, which is seen as one of the most important meeting places for anyone in the automotive industry who wants to do business in Africa," says Andrew Binning, director of SAAW 2012. Over 300 exhibitors are expected to be … [Read more...] about International interest for local automotive expo
Petrol Heads Join SAAW
A new consumer-focussed exhibition - The Petrol Head Paradise Moto Show - will be co-hosted with the 3rd edition of The South African Automotive Week in October (10 - 13 October 2012) at Moffett on Main. Inkanyezi Event Organisers CEO Andrew Binning said the two events are similar in their target - although the Automotive Week will remain primarily focused on business to business and the Petrol Head Paradise Moto Show will focus primarily on displays and public events. "The opportunity … [Read more...] about Petrol Heads Join SAAW
Bigger and Better for SAAW 2012
There is unprecedented local and international interest in the third South African Automotive Week (SAAW), which comes at a time when the global auto industry is looking for new markets and sources of supply, says Andrew Binning, SAAW 2012 project director. "The South African motor industry has put its full support behind South African Automotive Week, and it will host several conferences, match-making appointments and the annual meeting of the National Association of Component and Allied … [Read more...] about Bigger and Better for SAAW 2012
Green Machines Under SAAW Conference Spotlight
Key people and companies in the South African motor industry will be meeting in East London to discuss the risks and opportunities created by "green machines" for the local automotive sector. "Renewable energy is transforming industry, and creating exciting new manufacturing and other market opportunities," says convener Andrew Binning of Inkanyezi Event Organisers. Local auto industry leaders will be participating in a workshop to discuss "how, when and on what scale this disruptive … [Read more...] about Green Machines Under SAAW Conference Spotlight
