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