Investments by local manufacturers in the first half of 2016 dropped by the most in seven years as weak domestic demand, declining orders and pressure on selling prices eroded profits. 22 Sep 2016
The reopened MCEP, a programme to improve competitiveness in manufacturing industries, will now accommodate black industrialists in need of start-up capital.
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The manufacturing competitiveness enhancement programme (MCEP) was partially reopened on Monday, after a year-long suspension, to accommodate black industrialists in need of start-up funding. 21 Sep 2016
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is upgrading its Phoenix Industrial Park plant at an estimated cost of R205m, to boost production capacity and speed up turnaround times... 1 Sep 2016
Corporate investment and transactional advisory firm Jacobs Capital, and its partners Black Bird Capital (headed by Nkosinathi Nhlangulela and Siyabonga Mncube), have acquired wood manufacturer, Masonite. 18 Aug 2016
Lebogang Maile, MEC for Gauteng Department of Economic, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, and Alan Thompson, Regional Senior Vice President-Africa for RB South Africa officially declare the newly upgraded Dettol Antiseptic Liquid Plant open, as of 11 August 2016.
RB South Africa officially opened its newly upgraded Dettol Antiseptic Liquid (ASL) Plant and addition of a new Dettol soap line at the Elandsfontein site, in response to a greater demand for supply. The upgraded plant has resulted in a 20% increase in employment. 16 Aug 2016
KAP Industrials followed in the footsteps of its biggest shareholder, Steinhoff International, on Wednesday, with the announcement it would acquire Safripol, the South African manufacturer of plastics, for R4bn. 12 Aug 2016
The manufacturing sector, which accounts for about an eighth of SA's economy, grew 4.5% year on year in June following a revised increase of 3.9% (4%) in May, Statistics SA data showed on Thursday. 12 Aug 2016
Manufacturing production is expected to have continued to increase, but at a slower pace in June year-on-year compared to May. 8 Aug 2016
Pylons carry electricity power lines past cooling towers at the Novovoronezh NPP-2 nuclear power station, operated by OAO Rosenergoatom, a unit of Rosatom, in Novovoronezh, Russia.
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The manufacturing sector is showing signs of resilience in the face of a tough operating environment and has increased the application of production capacity. 5 Aug 2016
Use of factory capacity in SA increased in May from the same month in 2015, data from Statistics SA released on Thursday showed. 5 Aug 2016
Machines operate at Ford’s assembly plant in Silverton, Pretoria. Picture: Supplied
Manufacturing activity increased in July but at a slower pace than in June - mainly due to a significant drop in business activity, in line with a weak economy. 1 Aug 2016
A weaker rand and improved production helped local manufacturer Hulamin double its interim aftertax profit and grow sales by 25%, it reported on Monday morning. 25 Jul 2016
The Competition Commission on Wednesday approved a merger between Nestle SA's pet food business and the company that owns Bob Martin, which makes snacks and treats for dogs. 21 Jul 2016
Manufacturing Circle executive director Philippa Rodseth hopes signs of growth show the sector is stabilising.
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Manufacturing production improved for the second consecutive month in May - an indication that the sector grew in the second quarter and helped the country to avoid a technical recession. 13 Jul 2016
Pioneer Foods has officially opened its new Bokomo facility in Orton Southgate, England, less than two kilometres from the previous Bokomo UK factory. The new facility has been built from scratch and was designed specifically to fit the requirements of a breakfast cereal business. Construction on the modern facility was completed in May 2016. 5 Jul 2016
Manufacturing optimism increased to 53.7 index points in June from 51.9 in May, surprising economists who had expected it to fall to 50.46, a Barclays sponsored poll of purchasing managers, released on Friday, showed. 1 Jul 2016
The manufacturing sector in SA has come back down to earth, having failed to sustain the surge in April beyond a single month. 2 Jun 2016
More than 1,500 professional decision makers are expected to arrive at Cape Town's CTICC on 8 and 9 June, 2016, for Source Africa, which will feature more than 180 exhibitors interested in expanding their exports. Countries represented include: South Africa, Mauritius, Lesotho, Kenya, Egypt, Madagascar, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. 24 May 2016
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