Saiccor - The First 50 Years 5.8 MB - Sappi

Preface
Not only is the story of Saiccor an important part of South African
industrial history, it is also a fascinating tale of enterprise and
endeavour that deserves to be preserved for posterity�
The pioneers of Saiccor have all died, but the legacy they created
grew into a highly successful business which, as the twenty-first
century approached, was the world leader in its field�
It is the only South African company outside of the mining
industry that has successfully survived for 50 years by exporting its
entire production� It is also unique in the history of immigration,
where a large number of people from a small area of Italy emigrated
at the same time to a small area in South Africa�
The secret of Saiccor’s success has been its people� During its first
50 years some 10 000 people have been employed by Saiccor� In a
story of this nature, it is only possible to mention a few of these
employees� However, each and every one of the 10 000 people made
a contribution to Saiccor’s success�
Numerous outside companies and individuals have also worked
for Saiccor from its inception, and they too have contributed to its
success�
Sinclair Stone
March 2002
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