The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) sees Wal-Mart's entry into the SA market as an opportunity, rather than a threat, says IDC CEO Geoffrey Qhena. 20 Mar 2012
The Manufacturing Circle on Monday, 12 March 2012, welcomed the Competition Appeal Court's approval of the Wal-Mart/Massmart merger (MSM), and in particular, the condition regarding a study which is to be compiled on how local small- and medium-sized suppliers will participate in the US giant's global value chain and ensure that benefits from the merger flowed into this sector of the economy. 13 Mar 2012
The February seasonally adjusted Kagiso SA Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) and the global PMI compiled by JP Morgan showed divergent movements as SA manufacturers seem to decouple from the rest of the world. 5 Mar 2012
Manufacturing production volume grew by 4.1% quarter on quarter (q/q) on a seasonally adjusted annualised basis after contracting in the prior two quarters. 13 Feb 2012
According to George Marais, information analyst at Coface South Africa, worldwide manufacturing continues to perform well, recently posting strong quarterly gains in major economies, despite fears of another recessionary dip. 10 Feb 2012
The Coega Development Corporation says it expects more investor deals this year. 1 Feb 2012
The Producer Price Index (PPI) slowed to 9.8% year-on-year in December, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Thursday, 26 January. 26 Jan 2012
Grundfos, one of the world's largest manufacturers of circulator pumps, covering around 50% of the world market, will have a new R100 million state-of-the-art facility in South Africa. The official sod turning ceremony was held on Wednesday 25 January 2012 in Meadowbrook, Germiston. 26 Jan 2012
Ellies Holdings, which manufactures and distributes electronic products related to television reception, on Tuesday, 24 January, reported a 38.8% rise in headline earnings per share to 20.98 cents for the six months ended October 2011 from 15.12 cents previously. 24 Jan 2012
Manufacturing production in SA grew by 2.6% year on year (y/y) in November after an upwardly revised increase of 1.2% (1.0%) in October, data released by Statistics SA on Thursday, 12 January, showed. 12 Jan 2012
The R670-million state-of-the-art savoury Unilever dry food plant, at Riverhorse Valley in Durban, was opened by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies on 8 December 2011. He endorsed it as one of the largest private investments in South Africa since the 2010 World Cup. 12 Dec 2011
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Sustainable ways to produce plastics, foams, paints and other everyday materials could be the outcome of a AUS$10 million, four-year project about to commence at the University of Sydney. 21 Nov 2011
Manufacturing production in SA grew 7.7% year-on-year (y/y) in September after a revised increase of 5.9% (5.6%) in August, data released by Stats SA on Wednesday, 9 November, showed. 9 Nov 2011
Local manufacturers and smallholder farmers stand to benefit materially from Massmart's supply development fund, with the quality and competitiveness of their products expected to reach greater heights, according to the fund's chief executive, Mncane Mthunzi. 4 Nov 2011
South Africa's seasonally adjusted PMI managed to keep its head above water in October, rising to an index level of 50.5 in October from a downwardly revised 50.2 in September (previously: 50.7). 3 Nov 2011
Beige Holdings (BEG), a leading contract manufacturer and distributor of cosmetics, soaps, household products, toiletries, laundry soaps and allied bath and body care products for South African and international markets, said on Wednesday it had received notice that The Lion Match Company (Proprietary) Limited, a BBBEE company, had entered into an agreement to acquire Thebe Investment Corporation's shareholding in Beige. 3 Nov 2011
Phase 1 of Eco Industrial Park opened yesterday 31 October 2011 in Sasolburg, to provide a reliable supply of utilities, support services and infrastructure, to ensure an environment that is conducive to successful production, logistics and marketing. 1 Nov 2011
The R25 billion manufacturing competitiveness fund was part of a series of added incentives aimed at boosting private investment in the industrial development zones (IDZs) that have not had the up take government had expected says Andrew Donaldson, head of public finance at the National Treasury. 27 Oct 2011
AltX-listed contract manufacturer and distributor of cosmetics, soaps, household products and toiletries, Beige Holdings on Wednesday advised shareholders to exercise caution when dealing in the company's securities. 19 Oct 2011
A number of factors will keep the local manufacturing sector under continued pressure going forward, Stewart Jennings, chairman of the Manufacturing Circle and PG Group CEO said in an interview with BusinessLIVE. The Manufacturing Circle is a growing group of SA's leading manufacturing companies. 12 Oct 2011
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