Fleur le Cordeur is about blessing people on their special occasions - especially on their wedding day. The company loves everything about anything that grows from soil, and especially using these gifts from nature to bless people on whatever occasion may be important to them. It works with flowers - any colour, any texture and any scent - and is challenged by all the lovely and unique gifts from nature that it discovers on a daily basis. 3 Sep 2018
One of my ice cube trays is a small, yellow novelty tray that, when placed in the freezer, molds water into little duck-shaped pieces of ice. 31 Aug 2018
Marketer and designer turned ethical artistic jeweller, Charmaine Taylor taught herself how to design jewellery and started up-cycling the original prison fence from Robben Island Prison that was salvaged in 2009. A percentage of the profits made by Taylor's company, Legacy Collection, gets donated to both the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Abalimi Bezekhaya, an initiative that teaches organic farming in the Cape Town townships. 29 Aug 2018
When American Horror Story, the Museum of Modern Art and Napoleon Dynamite pay homage to an invention, you know it's made a cultural impact in a big way. 28 Aug 2018
With unemployment rates at a whopping 27.1% in the second quarter of 2018, the current state of the economy and 51.7% of the South African population being female, it is important for women to be granted opportunities in what is traditionally viewed as male-dominated industries, such as trade and manufacturing. 10 Aug 2018
AndreaBrand - Traces - Leaf Green range. Image supplied.
Must-see exhibits will be at the 5th edition of 100% Design South Africa, bringing top design brands to the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 8-12 August. 26 Jul 2018
Sappi has announced further progress in the development of its biorefinery capacity with the confirmation that it will construct a demonstration plant to further scale up its novel Xylex® technology for the production of Xylitol and Furfural. The plant will be located adjacent to the existing sugars and lignin extraction plant at Ngodwana Mill. It should be operational early in 2019. Pending successful results and further approvals it is anticipated that Sappi may construct commercial Xylitol and Furfural plants adjacent to our mills in the USA and South Africa. 20 Jul 2018
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) recently presented its African Stitch Secondary Co-operative Enactus project at the Enactus South Africa National Competition, which was held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The project is aimed at addressing the challenges women face in the textile sector. 20 Jul 2018
Panasonic South Africa, a local subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation, unveiled its new Cape Town offices last week. It was decided to move its headquarters to the Western Cape from Johannesburg because of the growth in its customer base in the region as well as to have access to other large companies located in the Cape, according to Hiroyuki Shibutani, Panasonic's head of the Africa region. The strong skills pipeline in the province was another positive factor. 20 Jul 2018
Furniture designers and manufacturers have been invited to apply towards the Good Design Programme, a competition geared at individuals and startups looking to further their understanding of innovation in business and manufacturing, and apply radical design in product development. 17 Jul 2018
Factory of the Year launched at this year's Manufacturing Indaba. A benchmarking competition that recognises manufacturing excellence, Factory of the Year has been running since 1992 in 30 countries across the globe, including Germany, the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK), with over 2 000 factories participating. 25 Jun 2018
WINDHOEK, Namibia - The Namibia Trade Forum (NTF) is currently working on two projects to boost retail access of locally manufactured goods. These projects entail a feasibility study on establishing a Barcode Centre as well as a Supplier Development Programme in Namibia. 22 Jun 2018
Hot Wheels is the number one selling toy and vehicle property in the world, and this year it celebrates its 50th anniversary. 18 May 2018
African countries from South Africa to Ethiopia to Nigeria are pinning some of their hope for economic growth and job creation on industrialisation. With its young population, dynamic growth and rapidly improving infrastructure, sub-Saharan Africa has the potential to become a manufacturing powerhouse in the years to come. 20 Mar 2018
Annual South African manufacturing output growth accelerated to 2.5% in January from December's figure, which was revised down to 1.8% from the 2% Statistics SA originally published. 14 Mar 2018
Despite celebrating her 59th birthday on Friday, 9 March, Barbie remains the most popular toy and doll brand in the world. Barbie boasts 99% brand awareness across over 150 countries, over 14 million Facebook fans, more than 4.5 million monthly app users, over 4 million active website users, 3.2 million YouTube subscribers, 268,000 Twitter followers, and has one of the world's fastest-growing Instagram accounts, currently sitting at 1.9 million followers. 12 Mar 2018
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Danish toymaker Lego, known for its iconic coloured plastic bricks, saw profits shrink last year as the company struggled on its main markets, posting its first drop in revenue since 2004. 8 Mar 2018
After ramping up its efforts to shift towards more sustainable materials in 2015, perennial purveyor of plastic blocks Lego is making good on that promise and is set to launch a new form of eco-friendly playthings this year. 5 Mar 2018
Product of the Year - South Africa's largest independent consumer-voted survey - celebrated 10 years of rewarding innovation and excellence in the country at its annual awards gala ceremony, held this year at The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg on 22 February. 26 Feb 2018
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is set to hold the Furniture Design Competition later this month to recognise excellence in the sector. 9 Feb 2018
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