Focusing on manufacturing production

MANUFACTURING Indaba KwaZulu-Natal 2019 (MI KZN) hosted a recent breakfast presentation at the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC).

At the event, information was shared about what to expect from this years KZN Manufacturing Indaba, which will be taking place over two days on 14 and 15 August, providing an increased opportunity for the number of visitors to visit and attend the exhibition.

Regarding the status of manufacturing in South Africa, Philippa Rodseth, the Manufacturing Circle (MC) Executive, noted encouragingly that despite the country being in a recession in the first half of the year, the results in this quarter are on or above the 50-point threshold. A MC survey indicated that manufacturing sentiments are positive for 2019.

The MC Investment Tracker (MCIT) was 58 in the third quarter, the same as the second quarter, indicating that expenditure patterns are expanding.

MCIT specified that the most buoyant sectors appeared to be paper and packaging, as well as the automotive sector.

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MI KZN like all previous very successful Manufacturing Indabas hosted countrywide, will expose manufacturers, industry experts and stakeholders to the latest in manufacturing knowledge, including the Black Industrialist Programme, what government incentives are available, and the trends that are impacting manufacturing.

Participants can expect a conference programme that will include plenary sessions with interactive debating sessions and a sophisticated MI Business Matchmaking Programme that provides a platform for networking, sourcing new business and collaboration.

To register for the Indaba, visit https://manufacturingindaba.co.za/mi-kzn/

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