Global manufacturer invests in SA

South Africa’s regional
manufacturing hub aspirations
took a leap forward last week
after global manufacturer, 3M,
announced a new multimillion
dollar investment to expand
operations of its local scourer
line at its Maple Park plant in
Kempton Park, Johannesburg.
“Such an investment
demonstrates the confidence
that 3M has in the long-term
future of South Africa as a
regional manufacturing hub,”
said Minister of Trade and
Industry, Dr Rob Davies,
in reaction to the science
and technology company’s
investment.
Managing director of 3M
South Africa, Ismail Mapara,
said the fully automated
scourer production line
provided tailor-made products
for the South African market.
“It is produced in SA with
the support of local and
international 3M engineers.”
“The US $800 000 scourer
production technology ranks as
among the best in the world,”
said Mapara.