Eastern Cape exporters shine

A record number of entries
was received this year
for the annual Eastern
Cape Exporter of the
year awards, according
to Quntin Levey, the
chairperson of the
Exporters’ Club of South
Africa – Eastern Cape.
Overall winner was the
Volkswagen Group South
Africa.
Volkswagen also won
the corporate category
for direct and indirect
exporters with export
turnover greater than
R100 million.
Merit awards were
presented to SJM Flex SA
for creating jobs over the
year, BASF South Africa
– catalysts division for its
increase in turnover and
profitability over the year,
Ford Motor Company for
its significant investment
during the year in its
Port Elizabeth engine
plant and Shatterprufe, a
division of PG Group, for
its significant water and
electricity savings project.
Morgan Cargo was
tops in the category: best
provider of services to
exporters. This category is
for service providers to the
export industry, including
forwarding and clearing
agents, shipping lines
and agents, other forms
of transport including
courier, insurance agents,
underwriters and financial
services providers.
A merit award
was presented to Jas
Forwarding Worldwide
for entrepreneurial flair
displayed during the year.
Howden Donkin was
adjudged best exporter
– small business in the
category for direct and
indirect exporters with
export turnover up to
R25 million.
Valor Fruit Processors is
the best exporter – medium
enterprise in the category
for direct and indirect
exporters with export
turnover between R25
and R100 million.