Views
4 years ago

Free State Business 2019 edition

  • Text
  • Agriculture
  • Africa
  • Africa
  • Business
  • Investment
  • Gas
  • Mining
  • Zone
  • Sez
  • Provincial
  • Sasol
  • Tourism
  • Opportunities
  • Industrial
  • Province
  • Bloemfontein
  • Municipality
  • Manufacturing
  • Economic
Free State Business is a unique guide to business and investment in the Free State Province of South Africa. The Free State has several investment and business opportunities. The official launch of the Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone is a significant event for the economy of South Africa’s most centrally located province. Overviews on each of the key economic sectors provide up-to-date information on trends in the mining and tourism sectors, for example. Regular information about the size and nature of each sector is also included.

FOCUS GAP HOLDINGS Gap

FOCUS GAP HOLDINGS Gap Holdings’ vision is to be at the forefront of geyser innovation and new technologies in the industry. A manufacturing plant for solar and electric geysers is envisaged for the town of Welkom in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The establishment of a solar and electric geyser manufacturing plant. KEY FACTS Sector: Manufacturing Value: R20-million Job creation: 80 jobs PROJECT STATUS The project is currently in the business plan phase. To discuss these opportunities, contact Eric Van Dieman, Project Promoter Email: eric@csiza.co.za Free State Development Corporation: Peterson Molukanelo (Acting) GM: Marketing, Trade and Investment Tel: + 27 51 4000 800 Email: petersonm@fdc.co.za FREE STATE BUSINESS 2019 14

FOCUS RUI STAR PROJECT STATUS The company intends to manufacture steel and iron with scrap metal sourced from all over South Africa. The plant will be located in the industrial area of Botshabelo, Bloemfontein, which is already a manufacturing hub with a skilled workforce. The project will be financed by shareholder and bank loans. EIA approvals have been obtained and SMME Scrap Metal Suppliers has been established. Investigate an opportunity for a metal fabrication plant to supply construction, building and infrastructure sector. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The company will source scrap metal across South Africa and process it into steel and iron. To discuss these opportunities, contact Jacqui Gao, Project Promoter Email: gaofujiaqi@163.com Free State Development Corporation: Peterson Molukanelo (Acting) GM: Marketing, Trade and Investment Tel: + 27 51 4000 800 Email: petersonm@fdc.co.za KEY FACTS Sector: Manufacturing Value: R300-million Job creation: 500 jobs 15 FREE STATE BUSINESS 2019

Other recent publications by Global Africa Network: