Free State Business 2017 edition

FOCUS
• Food processing.
• Trade facilitation.
• Rail-based container terminal
(Transnet Freight Rail).
• Automotive cross docking facilities.
• Logistics and supply chain management.
• Information & Communi cation Technology.
• Logistics.
Benefits
Benefits that will be derived from locating within
MAP SEZ includes:
• 15% Corporate Tax, national is 28%.
• Building Allowance.
• Employment Incentive.
• Customs Controlled Area.
• 12i Tax Allowance.
MAP SEZ Milestones
• MAP SEZ company fully operational.
• Maluti-A-Phofung SEZ operator permit granted by
Minister of Trade & Industry after cabinet approval.
• Perimeter fencing has been completed.
• Bulk infrastructure roll-out is in process.
• Marketing and promotion to build a robust IDZ
project pipeline is in process.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES MANUFACTURING
The FDC has signed an investment agreement
with two leading Chinese companies (in the
medical devices and electronic equipment value
chain) to establish a medical devices and medical
apparatus and instrumentation manufacturing
plant in the newly designated Maluti-A-Phofung
SEZ.
Location
Maluti-A- Phofung SEZ.
Milestones
• Investment agreement signed.
• South African subsidiary of the Chinese
company (Medipro) has been registered.
• Negotiations to fast-track investment are in
process.
• The company has CE certification.
Investment Required
Investment estimated at R600-million.
TYRE MANUFACTURING
The establishment and operation of a
10 000-tyre-a-day automotive tyre manufacturing
plant to manufacture tyres for wellknown
brands such as Dunlop, Kumho, etc.
Location
Industriqwa (Harrismith).
Milestone
• Concept developed.
• Marketing opportunity to prospective investors.
Project Requirements
Required investment estimated at R200-million.
To discuss these opportunities, contact
Sipho M. G. Tshabalala,
Marketing & Communications Manager
Tel: +27 51 4000 804
Cell: +27 78 076 8676
Email: Sipho@mapsez.co.za
Website: www.mapsez.co.za
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