Localisation for Africa
The main objectives of the cluster were approved as follows :
Revitalise the industry through investment , world class manufacturing , market development and export promotion .
Optimise supply chain localisation via the development of downstream suppliers .
Strive to create meaningful jobs and support and include black-owned businesses .
Increase productivity through shared technology , knowledge and relevant training .
The establishment of the cluster means that this sector is now well positioned to take advantage of the vast number of opportunities available to stimulate growth and development .
For further information , please contact :
Richard Bean Chief Technical Advisor SPX South Africa Email : r . bean @ unido . org
Ernie Muller Email : ernest . muller @ telkomsa . net
The SteerCom representing the industry is made up of the following member companies ; represented by their respective managing directors / general managers :
• Rapid
• KSB
• Sulzer
• SAPMA
• Actom
• John Crane
Ernie Muller who comes with vast industrial experience has been appointed as the cluster champion . LFA
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