The annual percentage change in the producer price index (PPI) for final manufactured goods was 4.9% in May compared to 5.4% year on year in April‚ Statistics SA figures showed on Thursday, 27 June 2013. 27 Jun 2013
PRETORIA: Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has lauded the opening of a technology manufacturing factory in the Western Cape, saying the investment will improve job prospects, especially for the youth. 7 Jun 2013
The Valve and Actuator Manufacturers' Cluster of South Africa (VAMCOSA) will exhibit en masse at Pumps, Valves and Pipes Africa (PVPA) 2013, one of 10 component expos at the SA Industry and Technology Fair 2013 (INDUTEC). INDUTEC, a platform of 10 defined industry sector trade shows, takes place at Gallagher Convention Centre 14-16 May 2013. 24 Apr 2013
Consumer brands giant Unilever SA is undoubtedly the most attractive unlisted investment currently held by conglomerate Remgro. 15 Apr 2013
The annual percentage change in the producer price index (PPI) for final manufactured goods was 5.4% in February compared to 5.8% year-on-year in January‚ Statistics SA figures showed on Thursday, 28 March 2013. 28 Mar 2013
According to Wayne Rubidge, Pam Golding Properties manager in the Karoo, olive farming is one of the fastest growing activities in South Africa's agricultural sector. With production levels down by some 50% in Spain and South African consumption up by approximately 20%, the South African olive industry is starting to show signs of promising potential. 11 Mar 2013
Global furniture retailer and manufacturer Steinhoff International Holdings on Tuesday (5 March) said that group revenue grew 52% to R57.3bn while operating profit was up 36% to R5.0bn. Cash generated from operations increased 44% to R4.5bn. 6 Mar 2013
South African Breweries (SAB) today, 25 February 2013, announced a R700-million investment in a state-of the-art new maltings plant in Alrode, Gauteng, as part of its continued efforts to support the local economy and drive job creation. 25 Feb 2013
As a business consultant with a special focus on the craft and small scale manufacturing sectors, I have come to recognise a number of shared traits amongst entrepreneurs and business owners engaged in the design and manufacture of products. 22 Jan 2013
Kimberly-Clark South Africa (K-CSA) has introduced new infant care and feminine care machines at its Epping Mill in Cape Town. In line with its five-year expansion strategy, this will increase diaper production significantly and localise production for the strategic feminine care segment. 18 Jan 2013
Local manufacturers have emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of the back-to-school rush. 14 Jan 2013
Manufacturing production increased by 3.4% year on year (y/y) in November after an upwardly revised 2.7% (2.5%) year-on-year rise in October‚ data released by Statistics SA on Thursday, 10 January 2013, showed. 11 Jan 2013
Manufacturing production in SA bounced back in October‚ increasing by 2.5% year on year (y/y) after a revised 1.7% (1.1%) year-on-year decrease in September‚ data released by Statistics SA on Tuesday, 11 December 2012, showed. 12 Dec 2012
The Minister of Trade and Industry (dti), Dr Rob Davies, officially launched the Kuvusa maize mill, as part of the industrial policy action plan (IPAP) small-scale maize milling initiative, which forms part of the dti's contribution to improving food security by reducing the cost of maize meal. 10 Dec 2012
Investors greeted SABMiller's interim results to September with enthusiasm, lifting its price almost 10% on the day of the release and fuelling the optimism for a 14% year-on-year rise in interim earnings-per-share (EPS) in US dollars. 2 Dec 2012
Eastern Cape entrepreneur Philipp Gutsche has always had an unquenchable thirst for success. 20 Nov 2012
South Africa's bread producers may face a class action after an independent bread producer claimed that Pioneer Foods, Tiger Brands and Premier Foods had colluded to reduce the discounts offered to distributors. 7 Nov 2012
JABABEKA, INDONESIA: Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has opened its largest factory in the world in a move that hope is aimed at boosting profits from strong demand for its beauty products in Asia. 7 Nov 2012
The deadline for the professional and student categories in the 2012 Kludi Design Awards, hosted by ON•TAP and Kludi, is 30 November 2012. Entrants are required to design a tap with a proudly South African nature, but the design should still allow for industrial manufacturing and have broad market appeal. 2 Nov 2012
The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell to 4.2% year-on-year in September from 5.1% in August, said Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Thursday, 25 October 2012. 26 Oct 2012
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