Manufacturing

The latest Manufacturing sector features, company profiles, and executive interviews from across Africa.

Latest Manufacturing Corporate Stories

Huhtamaki South Africa : Responding to Packaging Trends

Global packaging leader, Huhtamaki Group is growing its presence in the world’s fastest developing regions, beginning with Africa.

Filmatic Packaging Systems : The Full Package

Filmatic Packaging Systems is already the biggest industry player in Africa, and is now excited about replicating its successes further afield, following a 2015 strategic partnership.

LATC Marine Brings Next Generation Damen Vessels to Nigerian Offshore Oil Sector

Africa-focused proprietary investment firm LAT Cleveson (LATC) has signed an order with Damen Shipyards Group for the supply of two PSV 3300 Platform Supply Vessels and two FCS 5009 Fast Supplier Vessels.

Nampak Bevcan : Unlocking Value Across Africa

Already established as the packaging leader in Africa with operations in 11 African countries outside of SA, Nampak continues to take advantage of the continent’s upward growth trajectory.

Senior Flexonics : The Senior Name in Flexible Manufacturing

The influence of Senior Flexonics in South Africa has grown exponentially over the past 18 years, riding the economic challenges in recent years to remain an internationally renowned partner of choice.

Papercor Holdings : Merchants with National Reach

With flagship SAPPI product, Galerie Art showing huge uptake potential, Papercor continues to make a name for itself in South Africa’s printing and packaging industries.

Microelettrica Scientifica : Localisation in Action

Since gaining a presence in South Africa in 2002, Microelettrica Scientifica has successfully adopted a localisation strategy and BBBEE initiatives that will drive local content production.

MA Automotive : Determined to Grow

With the desire to be recognised as an excellent international provider of products, processes and services relating to sheet metal working for the automotive industry, when it comes to steel, MA Automotive is a reputable name you can trust.

Ceramic Industries : South Africa’s Ceramic Innovators

Sub-Saharan Africa continues to provide growth potential for Ceramic Industries, with a continued strong demand for tiling, sanitaryware and other bathroom items.

G Shankerdas & Sons : Third Generation Success

The Sierra Leonean family-run business G Shankerdas & Sons is expanding and improving despite the ongoing power challenges in the country.