locally manufactured products Archives

23 May 2022

Why we need local development during tough economic times

By Staff Writer

With a history in occupational footwear over 120 years, it would have been excusable for Africa’s largest manufacturer of safety footwear to spend these pandemic years consolidating the existing products; instead BBF Safety Group has forged ahead with its plans to introduce and expand its range of head-to-toe Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). BBF Safety is...

07 Mar 2022

How responsible, local sourcing and manufacturing creates a sustainable economy

By Varushka Padayachi

For more than 30 years, Lemaitre has supported South African workers with locally manufactured, top-quality safety footwear, and responsible sourcing that supports local industries. Now more than ever, it’s about one worker supporting another in order to play our part in boosting the economy and getting South Africa back on its feet. Lemaitre Safety Footwear,...

21 Oct 2020

Scorpion spike barriers for Port of St Helena Bay

By Staff Writer

Security upgrade for the Port of St Helena Bay, along the West Coast of South Africa. Boomgate Systems the market leader in Vehicle Access Control and High-Security Equipment; chosen by one of our faithful partners; as the preferred supplier for this project. The team is pleased with the vote of confidence. The product of choice,...

05 Sep 2019

All - Woman Concept Store

By Staff Writer

Johannesburg – To wrap up women’s month, Foschini opened its newest All Woman Store Concept at Fourways Mall in Johannesburg, introducing an open, woman-centric interactive shopping experience. The new store is intuitively designed and boasts a wide entrance flanked by digital screens inviting customers into a vast, tastefully curated offering of locally and internationally produced...

12 Aug 2019

Go Local! Paints and Coatings!

By Staff Writer

Local is Lekker! And so is locally manufactured or locally sourced paints & coatings. Sourcing building materials close to the construction site can benefit your bottom line but also boosts the economy and creates jobs. Locally lekker paint and coating products and information on Specifile. Before we reveal our carefully selected list… have you signed...

08 Jul 2019

Local Manufacturing Expo highlights the demand for local products

By Staff Writer

There is a driving need to increase the volume of locally manufactured goods. By growing the capacity to increase the quantity of local content for both local and international consumption, the rate of unemployment could be dramatically decreased. It was apparent at the inaugural Local Southern African Manufacturing Expo, held in Johannesburg in late May,...