South African Business 2018 edition
Welcome to the sixth edition of the South African Business journal. First published in 2011, the publication has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to South Africa, supported by an e-book edition at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za. Regular pages cover all the main economic sectors of the South African economy and give a snapshot of each of the country’s provincial economies. Feature articles on topical issues such as sustainability and African trade provide unique insights, together with an interview with the newly elected chairman of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, Mr Thomas Schaefer. Another special feature focusses on an exciting project to transform South Africa’s small harbours and coastal properties. South African Business is complemented by nine regional publications covering the business and investment environment in each of South Africa’s provinces. The e-book editions can be viewed online at www.globalafricanetwork.com. First published in 2011, the publication has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to South Africa, supported by an e-book edition at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za Regular pages cover all the main economic sectors of the South African economy and give a snapshot of each of the country’s provincial economies. Feature articles on topical issues such as sustainability and African trade provide unique insights, together with an interview with the newly elected chairman of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, Mr Thomas Schaefer. Another special feature focusses on an exciting project to transform South Africa’s small harbours and coastal properties. South African Business is complemented by nine regional publications covering the business and investment environment in each of South Africa’s provinces. Visit www.globalafricanetwork.com for more business and investment news, opportunities and events.
Welcome to the sixth edition of the South African Business journal. First published in 2011, the publication has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to South Africa, supported by an e-book edition at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za.
Regular pages cover all the main economic sectors of the South African economy and give a snapshot of each of the country’s provincial economies. Feature articles on topical issues such as sustainability and African trade provide unique insights, together with an interview with the newly elected chairman of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, Mr Thomas Schaefer. Another special feature focusses on an exciting project to transform South Africa’s small harbours and coastal properties.
South African Business is complemented by nine regional publications covering the business and investment environment in each of South Africa’s provinces. The e-book editions can be viewed online at www.globalafricanetwork.com.
First published in 2011, the publication has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to South Africa, supported by an e-book edition at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za
Regular pages cover all the main economic sectors of the South African economy and give a snapshot of each of the country’s provincial economies. Feature articles on topical issues such as sustainability and African trade provide unique insights, together with an interview with the newly elected chairman of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, Mr Thomas Schaefer. Another special feature focusses on an exciting project to transform South Africa’s small harbours and coastal properties.
South African Business is complemented by nine regional publications covering the business and investment environment in each of South Africa’s provinces. Visit www.globalafricanetwork.com for more business and investment news, opportunities and events.
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INTERVIEW<br />
Marley Pipe Systems<br />
Managing Director Brett Kimber explains how quality is at<br />
the heart of this expanding company.<br />
Brett Kimber<br />
Has the decision to create two divisions paid dividends?<br />
It has created the understanding that mining and industrial is really<br />
focused on projects. Our PVC plumbing business in Nigel is mainly<br />
focused on replenishment of stocks at retail outlets.<br />
Do you have partnerships with multiple retailers?<br />
We have relationships with all the major retailers but also with smaller<br />
hardware stores, so we supply across the board.<br />
BIOGRAPHY<br />
Brett Kimber studied at the<br />
universities of KwaZulu-Natal,<br />
Cape Town and Johannesburg<br />
for degrees in Chemistry, Geology<br />
and Mineral Economics.<br />
He worked as a senior geologist<br />
for Anglo American before<br />
working for Afrox (<strong>South</strong> Africa)<br />
and parent group Linde in the<br />
US and the Far East. He was<br />
CEO and Managing Director<br />
of Afrox and has been nonexecutive<br />
Chairman of renewable<br />
energy resources company<br />
Renergen since 2015. In May<br />
2016, Kimber was appointed<br />
Managing Director of Marley<br />
Pipe Systems.<br />
Please tell us about being part of Aliaxis.<br />
They are focussing on the professional market. The focus is on key major<br />
megatrends such as high-rise developments and irrigation for farming<br />
and food production. We also cater for both markets.<br />
What does Marley stand for?<br />
There has been a deterioration in standards in the country, with SABS<br />
struggling to meet its mandates and shortcuts being taken. Importantly,<br />
what Marley stands for is quality and has done so for fifty years.<br />
What is your key offering?<br />
We have a full range of products and we have more than enough capacity<br />
to meet customer demands. We have a large footprint throughout<br />
the SADC countries. We have the quality, the range, the capacity<br />
and the service levels so that’s the key commitment that Marley offers<br />
our customers.<br />
Are there any popular new products?<br />
Marley Pipe Systems has recently relaunched their revolutionary<br />
hot and cold water supply solution called Pro-fit. Not only is Pro-fit<br />
made from the highest PE-RT (Polyethylene with Raised Temperature<br />
Resistance), which reduces loss through punctures and tears but it also<br />
reduces installation costs by up to 50% and is resistant to corrosion<br />
and impact.<br />
97 SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS <strong>2018</strong>
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