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Goodyear Waste Yard treats trash like treasure

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Webmaster

Posted by Gerald Ferreira A hefty R2.4 million joint investment between Goodyear and its recycling partner, The Waste Trade Company, has turned the tyre manufacturer’s waste yard into a clean, organised and Earth-friendly facility, reflecting the award winning, environmental can-do … Continue reading →

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Economics, not politics must drive inner cities

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Webmaster

The development of South Africa’s cities is critical to creating jobs and improving economic growth rates, but without partnerships, finding niches, being uber competitive and technologically advanced, this will not happen, delegates at a development conference heard on the weekend. … Continue reading →

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VWSA pumps R500m into a new press shop

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Yusuf Moses

Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) has started construction of a new R500 million press shop in its Uitenhage assembly plant. The investment is in addition to the R4.5 billion the car maker has invested in South Africa over the past four … Continue reading →

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German components firm opens R178m Uitenhage facility

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Ramon Thomas

“Benteler is key to VW Group SA’s business strategy to increase the local content on the new Polo and the Polo Vivo to in excess of 70%,” adds VW Group SA MD David Powels. Benteler, together with other parts manufacturers … Continue reading →

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