With Mark Hawkins, Heiner Freese, Charmaine Le Ann Israel, Delayne Gray and Brian Wilson at Durban ICC - International Convention Centre. RSS KZN Exporter of the Year Awards 20142014-11-13
For over a decade, the Durban Chamber of Commerce (DCCI) has collaborated with Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) to highlight successful exporters in KwaZulu Natal. Each year, the programme culminates in the KZN Exporter of the Year Awards Gala Dinner at which the winners are announced. This year the awards were held on 30 October 2014 at the Durban International Convention Centre. The Keynote Address was by the MEC for Education in KZN: Ms Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni.
The awards are an ideal showcase for emerging and established exporters of a wide range of goods. With a GDP contribution of 16%, KwaZulu Natal is the second largest economic contributor to the South African economy. A large part of the KZN economy is as a result of being host to the Durban Container Terminal, the largest in Southern Africa, and Richards Bay Terminal. These two facilities are among 16 terminals run by TPT. Dumile Cele, CEO Designate commented, "We celebrate and attempt to encourage exports out of KZN. The KZN economy needs to improve as it is currently faced with imports that are higher than it exports, making KZN a market for other countries to benefit, while we remain a follower on the world economic stage." It is important to highlight that this competition is part of the Trade Department's Strategy in its efforts to show business it is not only about winning. The DCCI acknowledges all partnering companies that have joined in support of the 2014 KZN Exporter of the Year Awards. They include TPT, TIKZN, SEDA, emc and ABSA. This year's finalists and winners: CATEGORY: SMALL: Sponsored by SEDA Africa! Ignite: Finalist M/S Scott Bader ( Pty) Ltd: Finalist SBS Water Systems ( Pty) Ltd: Winner CATEGORY: MEDIUM: Sponsored by ABSA A.J Charnaud & Co (Pty) Ltd: Finalist Futura Footwear Ltd: Winner Iqlaas Foods ( Pty) Ltd: Finalist CATEGORY: LARGE: Sponsored by TPT Canvas and Tent Manufacturing: Winner Sumitomo Rubber South Africa ( Pty) Ltd: Finalist The Lion Match Company ( Pty) Ltd: Finalist SERVICE PROVIDER: Sponsored by EThekwini Maritime Cluster Indian Ocean Export CO. Ltd: Winner Mediterranean Shippng Company ( Pty) Ltd: Finalist Rohlig- Grindrod: Finalist CATEGORY: AFRICA: Sponsored by TIKZN AJ Charnaud& Co PTY LTD: Finalist -Medium category Bell Equipment Company: Finalist -Large category Imperial Armour cc: Winner- Small Category Iqlaas Foods ( Pty) Ltd: Winner- Medium category Sumitomo Rubber South Africa ( Pty) Ltd: Finalist - Large category The Lion Match Company ( Pty) Ltd: Winner- Large category SPECIAL BBB-EE AWARD: Sponsored by TPT Africa Ignite: Winner SBS Water Systems ( Pty) Ltd: Finalist Canvas and Tent Manufacturing: Finalist The DCCI acknowledges all partnering companies that have joined in support of the 2014 KZN Exporter of the Year Awards. They include TPT, TIKZN, SEDA, emc and ABSA. |
KZN Exporter of the Year Awards 2014
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