Free State Business 2017 is the seventh edition of this highly successful publication that has since its launch in 2008 established itself as the premier business and investment guide to Free State Province. Supported and utilised by the Free State Development Corporation (FDC), Free State Business is unique as a business journal that focuses exclusively on the Free State.
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FOCUS FreeState Development Corporation investment opportunities The FreeState Development Corporation is driving a number of exciting investment opportunities in the FreeState province. BIO-MEDICAL PARK To develop a world-class bio-medical facility designed to host research laboratories, exportorientated pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology and medical research companies to develop competitive pharmaceuticals products, services and technologies. Concept To develop world-class infrastructure to support incubation of a network for newly established export-oriented medical bio-technology companies and provide: • A platform for a joint research and research collaboration between universities and biotechnology companies. • To migrate both the University of FreeState (UFS) and Central University of Technology (CUT) registered research patents into new business opportunities. Location Bloemfontein, within N8 Corridor. Investment Required R400-million. ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS A private-sector investor is required to establish an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in the FreeState province. Concept Setting up an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) for the manufacture of ARVs for the treatment of HIV, malaria and insulin. Project Requirements A leading pharmaceutical technology partner and investor with a synthesis process is required to partner with local investors that have expressed an interest to set up and operate an API and OSD manufacturing facility in Sasolburg. Investment Required Investment estimated at R720-million. Location Sasolburg – Metsimaholo. To discuss these opportunities, contact Frank Tlhomelang, Manager: Research & Development & Acting GM: Trade & Investment Tel: +27 51 4000 800 Email: frank@fdc.co.za | Email: info@fdc.co.za FREE STATE BUSINESS 2017 12
FOCUS FRANKFORT PAPER MILLS The establishment of a Kraft paper factory that will predominantly use waste container board paper and virgin pulp to produce Kraft liner, linerboard, fluting and semi-extensible sack Kraft. Production capacity is about 180 000 tonnes per annum. Concept The mill will use both virgin (20%) and recycled pulp (80%) as raw material in its production process with the aim of capturing small and medium corrugators. Pulp to be used is unbleached and manufactured by suppliers using the Kraft process. The Kraft process produces strong unbleached papers that can be used for bags and boxes. Location Frankfort, FreeState. Milestones • Feasibility phase. • Project designs completed. Project Requirements • A technology partner and investor that is a player in the wood and paper value chain is required to partner with the IDC and local paper convertors to establish and operate Frankfort Paper Mill SA. • Project partners will be responsible for bulk t a k e - o ff. Investment Required Investment estimated at R1.4-billion. To discuss this opportunity, contact Lizeka Matshekga, Head: Forestry & Wood Products Business Unit, Industrial Development Corporation Tel: +27 11 269 3779, Email: lizekam@idc.co.za Email: info@fdc.co.za DPE & PVC PIPES MANUFACTURING A private-sector investor is required to establish and operate a plastic extrusion facility at Parys in the Ngwathe Local Municipality. Concept Plastics extrusion is a high-volume manufacturing process in which raw plastic is melted and formed into a continuous profile. Extrusion produces items such as pipe/tubing, weather stripping, fencing, deck railings, window frames, plastic films and sheeting, thermoplastic coatings and wire insulation. Project Requirements A technology partner is required for individual investors that have expressed interest. Investment Required Investment required is estimated at R10-million. Manufactured products and manufacturing processes must be SABS-certified. To discuss this opportunity, contact Frank Tlhomelang, Manager: Research & Development & Acting GM: Trade & Investment Tel: +27 51 4000 800 Email: frank@fdc.co.za Email: info@fdc.co.za 13 FREE STATE BUSINESS 2017
