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NUtec’s Approved Preferential Exporter To EU Status Will Encourage
Trade Growth
NUtec Digital Ink’s newly attained Approved
Preferential Exporter to the EU status was
awarded after several months of origin site visits,
supplier vetting, quality assurance and production
processing audits. The move enables the company
to offer its customers shorter delivery times and
reduced administrative requirements for exporting
into the region.
NUtec sales and marketing director Neil Green
stated, ‘This is great news for both the company
and our EU business partners, who are extremely
excited about NUtec’s most recent achievement.’
‘NUtec will now list its APE status and number on
all its invoices, eliminating the need to arrange
for the issue of physical EUR1 certificates for each
shipment, product or tariff category. This will
greatly assist with reducing delivery lead times
and lessening the administrative requirements for
exporting to the European Union and will further
encourage trade growth between NUtec and our
EU customers,’ noted Green.
NUtec Digital Ink is a South African based digital ink
manufacturer exporting to more than 80 countries
around the world, including the EU member
countries, whose trade relations with South Africa
are governed by the Trade, Development and Co-
operation Agreement (TDCA).
www.nutecdigital.com
Africa News: Canon Sees Several Growth Opportunities In Kenya
Africa is a fast-developing market for Canon,
especially within the next decade as governments
and businesses across the region seek to adopt
digital innovations and technologies to drive social
and economic growth. Imaging technologies are an
integral part of this digital transformation as they
ensure quick, seamless, efficient and cost-effective
operations. They also drive the integration of
emerging markets into the global economy and
enhance their competitiveness.
Yuichi Ishizuka, president and CEO of Canon Europe
Middle East and Africa (EMEA), visited Kenya as
part of a regional tour of Africa. The visit reinforces
Canon EMEA’s commitment to drive innovation in
the region’s imaging industry, adding value to the
Kenyan market and the country’s economy. Canon
will continue to support its business partners and
customers with the latest imaging technologies,
products and services. Kenya in particular is a
key market in the region, with the World Bank
projecting a Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
growth of 5.8% in 2019. Kenya falls within Canon
Central and North Africa (CCNA), a regional sales
organisation formed in 2016 as a strategic step
to enhance Canon’s operations within Africa and
strengthen its in-country presence.
‘There are several growth opportunities for Canon
in Africa and Kenya in particular, as we see it as a
gateway to the African continent. The country is
on an upward trajectory and witnessing positive
transformations that will establish it as a regional
business hub. I am honoured to have seen this
progress myself as well as assess market dynamics,
and better understand our customers’ needs. I also
appreciate the amazing job done by our locally
based Canon members in enhancing our presence
in both consumer as well as business segments in
Kenya,’ said Ishizuka.
In Kenya, Canon has consistently implemented
new initiatives to promote the country’s print and
imaging sector as well as support the creation of
skilled jobs in the digital media industries, leading
to the development of a vibrant and growing audio-
visual industry. One of the initiatives in this regard
is CCNA’s Miraisha Sustainability Programme,
which aims at building the capacity and skills of
people in African countries. The programme has
already implemented several imaging workshops
and seminars to support inspiring photographers
and filmmakers by strengthening their knowledge
of new innovations, and build their professional
capacity so they can find suitable jobs in the
industry.
The Miraisha Sustainability Programme falls under
Canon’s corporate philosophy of `Kyosei,’ meaning
‘living and working together for the common good,’
which allows the company to continue its strong
growth in the region with new business initiatives
while also promoting impactful CSR activities.
www.Canon-CNA.com
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