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Alu-Cab : Built for the Wild

Josh Whiteside — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:19 +0000

No stranger to adventurous and market-leading innovation, we catch up with Alu-Cab, whose leadership team updates us on the company’s latest pursuits, customer-centric approach, and continuous expansion efforts over the last two years.

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Rubber Estates Nigeria Limited : Driving Africa’s Industrial and Commercial Development

Josh Whiteside — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:50:04 +0000

Rubber Estates Nigeria Limited is on a mission to consolidate its position as the sustainable leader of choice in Nigeria for this ever-crucial industry. Olivier Odoukou, Managing Director, tell us more.

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Isuzu Motors South Africa : Isuzu Truck Heritage

Jack Salter — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:22:46 +0000

Isuzu has stood the test of time in South Africa, having been present in the country since 1964. We reflect on last year’s 60th anniversary celebrations with Billy Tom, President of wholly-owned subsidiary Isuzu Motors South Africa.

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Bühler Group : Sustaining People and Planet

Josh Whiteside — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:58:07 +0000

Prioritising food safety, security, and sustainability, Bühler Group’s activities in Southern Africa are driven by an evolving socioeconomic landscape. Marco Sutter, Managing Director – Southern Africa, tells us more.

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Limak Cimentos SA : Manufacturing a Sustainable and Digital Future

Josh Whiteside — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:40:37 +0000

Breaking industrial ground every day by developing sustainable and digitalised processes, Limak Cimentos SA is leading the way in the future of manufacturing. Seyit Baydar, General Manager, tells us more about the company’s commitment to a better tomorrow.

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Plastic Packaging : Leading Namibia’s Circular Packaging Future

Josh Whiteside — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:30:22 +0000

A forerunner of responsible Namibian manufacturing, Plastic Packaging leverages forward-thinking packaging technology to help create a smarter, more sustainable future for the country. Nico Du Plessis, Managing Director, tells us more.

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Defy Appliances : Elevating the Domestic Equipment Experience

Josh Whiteside — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:30:20 +0000

Defy Appliances stands at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Hugo Coetzer, Regional Director of Manufacturing and Technology, discusses how the company spearheads efforts to enhance everyday living.

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Sulzer South Africa : Powering Partnerships Beyond Pumps

Poppi Burke — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:29:28 +0000

We revisit Sulzer South Africa and Managing Director, Henry Craukamp, who enlightens us about the company’s ability to maintain certainty through its partnerships with customers in an uncertain business environment.

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Cimencam : Cementing a Place in History

Josh Whiteside — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:19:23 +0000

Cimencam has been operating in the construction materials sector since 1963 and is now proud to be one of the largest cement and concrete companies in Cameroon. CEO, Xavier Legrand, gives us all the details of this impressive success story.

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LafargeHolcim Cote d’Ivoire : Cementing a Sustainable Future

Josh Whiteside — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:16:23 +0000

We reconnect with LafargeHolcim Côte d'Ivoire, who is on a mission to provide high-quality, sustainable construction solutions whilst actively contributing to the socioeconomic progress of the region. Rachid Yousry, Country CEO, tells us more.

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NewSpace Systems : Rocketing to Success

Josh Whiteside — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:13:59 +0000

Headquartered in South Africa, NewSpace Systems is a trusted multinational manufacturer of spacecraft components and subsystems. CEO, Tanya Lerm, updates us on the burgeoning African space industry.

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Printing SA : Spotlight

Joseph Perfitt — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:10:28 +0000

Printing SA is the official voice and representative body of the printing, packaging, signage, and visual communications industries in South Africa. Jermaine Naicker, Managing Director, goes to print with his perspective.

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Trotech : Think Tanks, Think Trotech

Josh Whiteside — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:53:07 +0000

Trotech engineers, procures, and constructs above-ground bulk storage tanks and auxiliaries. Lukas Brink, Managing Director, takes us on a journey through the company’s myriad offerings.

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Schindler Lifts : Elevating Africa

Josh Whiteside — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:51:17 +0000

Schindler Lifts’ products can be found throughout Africa, including premium commercial offices, major airports, national shopping centre chains, and more. We get the full story from Managing Director of South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, Mayuir Bhairoparsad.

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Saab Grintek Defence : Innovation at the Core of Operations

Josh Whiteside — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:40:41 +0000

Saab Grintek Defence is developing advanced technologies to aid with detecting, deceiving, and countering threats. President and Managing Director, Jan Widerström, discusses recent developments as we reconnect with the company.

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Milkor : Pioneers in Protective Provisions

Josh Whiteside — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:20:43 +0000

Cutting-edge technologies and an experienced and visionary team enable Milkor to offer turnkey defence solutions for air, land, and sea. We detail the company’s advanced capabilities and commitment to the aerospace and military manufacturing sector.

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African Craftsmanship : Connecting Craftsmanship with a Kaleidoscopic Culture

Rachel Carr — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:14:24 +0000

The mass-manufactured African souvenir industry and traditional handicraft sector are increasingly converging, as many tourists opt for cheap replicas of the continent’s historic heritage over authentic originals.

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Aerospace, Maritime, and Defence Industries Association of South Africa : Spotlight

Supply Chain Team — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:56:35 +0000

The Aerospace, Maritime, and Defence Industries Association of South Africa (AMD) contributes to national security and industrial and technology objectives. Sandile Ndlovu, Executive Chairperson tells us more.

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MAN Automotive South Africa : Discover the Future of Transport

Josh Whiteside — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:00:39 +0000

MAN Automotive South Africa proudly boasts 60 years’ worth of shaping the country’s transportation industry. Jan Aichinger, Managing Director, tells us more about the company’s newest innovations and plans for a long-lasting future.

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SIPH : Rooted in People and Planet

Poppi Burke — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:58:34 +0000

Going beyond merely producing high-quality natural rubber, SIPH proactively promotes the sustainable production of this crucial commodity across West Africa. General Director, Marc Genot, reflects on the company’s progress over the past year.

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Mureza Auto Co Pty Ltd : Local Growth, National Impact

Lily Sawyer — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:27:51 +0000

Mureza Auto Co Pty Ltd is deeply committed to serving the African market. Tatenda Mungofa, Founder, outlines the company’s vision to become the country’s leading automotive brand.

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Chemical and Allied Industries Association : Spotlight

Joseph Perfitt — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:56:01 +0000

Against a backdrop of considerable socioeconomic challenges, South Africa’s chemicals industry demonstrates enduring resilience as it continues to grow.

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NewSpace Systems : Enabling Exploration through Innovation

Thomas Arnold — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:53:23 +0000

At the forefront of the African aerospace manufacturing industry, NewSpace Systems is breaking boundaries and pioneering new frontiers in technological advancements while contributing to economic growth on the continent.

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Saab Grintek Defence : At the Cutting Edge of Defence

Josh Whiteside — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:50:26 +0000

Committed to continuous development and innovation, Saab Grintek Defence manufactures and develops integrated electronic warfare self-protection systems widely used across the global defence sector.

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ACTOM : High Voltage Ingenuity

Joshua Mann — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:49:39 +0000

ACTOM offers a winning and balanced combination of manufacturing, service, repairs, maintenance, projects, and distribution of electromechanical equipment through its 33 outlets across sub-Saharan Africa.

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Formex Industries : True to Form

Poppi Burke — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:56:14 +0000

Formex Industries, consisting of Formex Pressings and Formex Tubing, continues to flourish as a primary economic driving force in the South African automotive manufacturing industry. We find out more with CEO, Hennie Venter.

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Sulzer South Africa : Celebrating a Century of Heritage

Poppi Burke — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:24:05 +0000

Comprehensively supporting customers across South Africa, Sulzer Services is dedicated to improving pumping processes, operational reliability, and high performance of their rotating machinery. We discuss all this and more with Managing Director, Henry Craukamp.

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UNICA Iron and Steel : Setting a Solid Standard

Poppi Burke — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:20:45 +0000

As proud pioneers of secondary metals manufacturing, UNICA Iron and Steel is successfully forging a path in South Africa. Managing Director, Mohammed Asif Qasim, tells us more about the industry.

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Alu-Cab : An Adventurous Pursuit

Poppi Burke — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:19:35 +0000

Born out of a passion for overlanding and exploring the great outdoors, Alu-Cab has transformed from a Cape Town start-up to a global supplier of adventure vehicle accessories, as CEO, Warwick Leslie tells us.

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SIPH : Conserving a Crucial Commodity

Poppi Burke — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:19:12 +0000

SIPH’s unwavering mission is the production and marketing of Natural Rubber from its plantations and partner smallholders across West Africa.

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) : Investing in Growth

Editorial Team — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:47:37 +0000

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is unlocking the key to delivering cost savings, improving business transaction efficiency and improving performance metrics.

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Zambia Association of Manufacturers : Spotlight

Alfie Wilson — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:20:24 +0000

After decades of steady decline, there are ambitious aspirations to return the manufacturing sector in Zambia to its former glory.

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Universal Paper and Plastics : Hygiene Means Health

Manufacturing Team — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:20:24 +0000

Tissue paper products manufactured by Universal Paper and Plastics are improving hygiene across Southern Africa. David Sher, Managing Director, discusses a commitment to personal hygiene.

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LC Packaging : Fourth Generation Family Business

Manufacturing Team — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:20:24 +0000

Founded back in 1923, LC Packaging now has a presence across Europe, Asia, and Africa. We speak to Regional Director of Southern Africa, Richard Green, about the company’s long-standing central values and its growing environmental efforts.

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Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) : Spotlight

Deane Anderton — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 22:00:47 +0000

As Vision 2030 approaches, we shine a light on the current state of one of Kenya’s major industries.

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