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Manufacturing Circle (MC)

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Established in 2008 as a corporate association of manufacturers, the Manufacturing Circle engages with key stakeholders to promote the benefits of manufacturing growth for the broader economy, influence policy, and highlight opportunities and key priorities for manufacturing growth. In pursuit of these objectives, the Manufacturing Circle meets periodically with government ministers, heads of key state-owned entities, provincial and local government leaders; and other business sector leaders.

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Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Cluster of South Africa (VAMCOSA)

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The Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Cluster of South Africa (VAMCOSA) was formed in July 2011 and works within The dti’s designated cluster parameters. VAMCOSA’s focus is to bring local valve and actuator manufacturers together in order to create a common focus and goal for the respective industries. VAMCOSA provides an effective platform for its members to Lobby Government through designated channels of The dti and the SACEEC with regard to industry specific concerns.

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Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry of South Africa (TAPPSA)

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TAPPSA – the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry of SA – seeks to further the application of the sciences in the pulp, paper and allied industries and provide means for the interchange of ideas upon scientific and technical matters affecting the industry. It covers the entire process chain from forest to converted product in Southern Africa.

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South African Mineral Processing Equipment Cluster (SAMPEC)

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SAMPEC plays a critical role in the development of appropriate national policy and incentive levers and will assist members to identify opportunities for import replacement and local beneficiation both up and down the value chain. SAMPEC will also take on a proactive role in encouraging and strengthening the local procurement clause within the new mining charter.

SAMPEC aims to be representative of the full value chain of industry from EPCM’s through to equipment manufacturers, component manufacturers, service providers and logistics.

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South African Pump Manufacturers’ Association (SAPMA)

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The SA Pump Manufacturers Association (SAPMA) was established 54 years ago and was registered as an employers’ organisation in 1981, and is federated to the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA). One of the primary objectives is to look after the interests of the pump manufacturing companies in South Africa. The Association promotes ethical business practices and offers an ideal platform for its members to network with relevant industry players, discuss issues such as government legislation, labour laws and general matters affecting the steel and engineering industries within South Africa, as well as the sector.

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South African Apparel Association (SAAA)

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The SA Apparel Association (SAAA) is a representative employer organisation for the clothing manufacturing industry. Its geographical scope covers all the provincial boundaries of South Africa. The Association offers services and involves itself not only in the labour market and skills development spheres, but also in trade and industrial policy and related matters. SAAA has formal cooperation and collaboration agreements with the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster as well as the Apparel and Textile Association of S.A.

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Petfood Industry Association of Southern Africa (PFI)

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The Pet Food Industry Association of Southern Africa (PFI) is a non-profit body formed by pet food manufacturers, dedicated to upholding quality standards that ensure the nutritional wellbeing of household pets. Representative of 62% of the pet food market in South Africa, each member commits to manufacture and market food that meets internationally accepted standards as set out in Act 36 of 1947. The Department of Agriculture’s regulatory authority manages Act 36.

The PFI aids industry in facilitating the complaint process, highlighting matters of non-compliance to the inspectorate of Act 36 for investigation.

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Plastics Convertors Association of South Africa (PCASA)

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The PCA’s sole purpose is to serve members and develop, in conjunction with socially and environmentally responsible plastics converting industry. The PCA is a trade organisation duly registered as an Employers Organisation. As representative for the Plastics Convertors within the Metal and Engineering Bargaining Council we strive to serve the interests of all members on statutory bodies. The Plastics Convertors Association of South Africa (PCA) is an Association for Plastics Convertors, and was launched in 1998 to represent the interests of the well established plastics convertors and manufacturing industry in South Africa. The scope of activities includes but is not limited to matters such as Collective Bargaining, Dispute Resolution, and Liaison with DTI, ITAC, SABS, DoL, NRCS, Technical information, Environment, ethics and others.

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