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Rebate Update |
 Furniture manufactures should take note of the announcement on the 01September 2017 by the South African Revenue Services, Department of Customs and Excise about the insertion of Rebate
Items for the full customs duty on imported goods used in the manufacture of furniture and mattress supports, which include:
- Rebate Item 320.01/3926.90.90/01.08 "Fittings of plastics, for use in the manufacture of furniture classifiable in tariff headings 94.01, 94.03 and mattress supports of subheading 9404.10";
- Rebate Item 320.01/4409.29.90/01.08 "Wooden dowels (excluding those of bamboo), non-coniferous, for use in the manufacture of furniture classifiable in tariff headings 94.01, 94.03 and mattress supports of subheading 9404.10";
- Rebate Item 320.01/8301.30/01.06 "Locks and keys of base metal, for use in the manufacture of furniture classifiable in tariff headings 94.01, 94.03 and mattress supports of subheading 9404.10";
- 320.01/8202.10/01.06 "Hinges of base metal, for use in the manufacture of furniture classifiable in tariff headings 94.01, 94.03 and mattress supports of subheading 9404.10"; and
- Rebate Item 320.01/8302.42.90/01/08 "Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, other, for use in the manufacture of furniture classifiable in tariff headings 94.01, 94.03 and mattress supports of subheading 9404.10".
These rebate items were created by the South African International Trade Administration Commission for the furniture industry on request from the industry to assist the industry to become more competitive against imports in the Southern African market.
Product imported under these rebate items do not need to apply for permit.
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National Database |
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SAFI in partnership with the Furniture
Bargaining Councils has embarked on a project to update the National
Furniture Industry Database. SAFI has received numerous
international and local enquiries regarding access to markets in the
country, however due to the incomplete and out-of-date database, meeting
these requests and enquiries have proven to be quite challenging often
resulting in a loss
of business opportunity for the industry - thus we urge members of the
industry and the councils to prioritize this project. |
 Apart from expanding the industry market field, the National
Furniture Industry Database Update also aids the Councils with the
update their own records, which further serves as statistical data
towards industry research for the Department of Trade and other industry
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would like to thank the companies that have completed their information.
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Turnaround Solutions
Programme |
Apart from enabling business
opportunities for the South African Furniture Industry, SAFI
also prioritises setting the scene for successful business
transactions by sculpting our local small, medium and
micro enterprises (SMME's) enabling them to successfully engage
with the economy and the opportunities it has to offer, and
furthermore even improve and grow.
SAFI in partnership with Productivity SA and the Department of
Trade Industry (DTI) has a solution to your business situation.
The Productivity SA Turnaround Solution Programme wants to
improve your business situation!
The TAS (Turnaround Solution) programme has been around for 19
Years, building and strengthening the functional and operational
processes of businesses, through practical implementation of
successful technical business strategies.
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These related 'business specific' issues are addressed by either
Productivity SA staff, many of whom are Industrial Engineers, or
subject matter experts we'll source when needed.
So if
your business is experiencing a decline in sales and production,
or is facing a possible large retrenchment, or is in distress
whether it is financial or managerial - you have found the
solution and the GOOD NEWS is that TAS interventions are now
fully funded - the cost associated with the implementation of a
jointly developed turnaround strategy is 100% covered by the
Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) -an agency of the Department
of Labour.
CONTACT:
HEAD OFFICE
Midrand
International Business Gateway
Cnr New and Sixth Roads
Midrand
TEL: +27 (0) 11 848 5300
FAX: +27 (0) 11 848 5555
WWW.PRODUCTIVITYSA.CO.ZA
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WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS |
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Agro-processing Incentive Workshops |
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SAFI BOD
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SAFCOL
Forestry Industrialisation Conference |
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SAFCOL (South African Forestry Company Limited) held a conference on the
4th& 5thOctober 2017 at Transnet Freight Rail in Kempton Park.
The purpose of the Conference was to bring together forestry related
decision makers and corporate stakeholders from both the public and
private sectors of business to explore the industry status quo,
challenges to be addressed and opportunities to be exploited; including
alignment to international developments and to create exposure for the
industry to the broader South Africa. |
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The
conference was interactive and informative and tackled issues head on
without shying away from matters that were raised by industry.
Discussions were led by industry experts such as Mr Dikobe Martins the
deputy Minister of the Public Enterprise, The Deputy Minister of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, General Bheki Cele, our very own
SAFI chairman Mr Penwell Lunga amongst others.
SAFCOL (South African Forestry
Company Limited) is the third largest state-owned forestry company in
South Africa, under the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) with
operations in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Kwa Zulu Natal, as well as in the
northern parts of Mozambique.
SAFCOL‘s mandate is; to conduct forestry business which includes timber
harvesting, timber processing and related activities, both domestically
and internationally.
Through our operations we employ about 5000 people through direct and
indirect employment and by extension, are responsible for about 20 000
lives in communities adjacent our operations.
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18th
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We are proud to announce that the South African Furniture
Initiative is an Association Partner for the 18th Edition Design Mission Africa.
Design Mission Africa is Africa‘s leading B2B
procurement platforms. The sectors covered at the summit
are the Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality and Mixed-used
projects.
The summit is hosted by IDE, a global real estate solutions company. IDE is connected with over 1000 of real estate project holders pan Africa. After a methodical qualification process, 350+ projects will be represented at the summit. These projects have an immediate requirement to procure furniture products.
Every single buyer attending the initiative is pre-qualified to ensure you
are meeting the decision-makers with a budget to
source products at the summit with the timeframe of 12 months making the requirement immediate.
As a promoter of the furniture industry in South Africa, we highly recommend
attending the 18th Edition Design Mission Africa. |
As an Association Partner, our members are entitled to an exclusive discount on all
packages. To avail the discount, please send in your enquiry by writing an email to
vyshak@ide-global.com with the Subject Line: ‘SAFI Member Interested in DMA 2017‘.
Note: Kindly do not register on the website if you are requesting for the exclusive discount.
With a power-packed agenda, strategic networking sessions, and a
unique face-to-face meeting format, the 18th Edition Design Mission Africa
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all set to be the defining initiative in the African continent in 2017. It is
an event that simply cannot be missed.
If you would like to know more about the event or the attending
buyers, write in to Vyshak Simha, Marketing Head at IDE Consulting Services on
vyshak@ide-global.com to know more.
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FP&M SETA
AGM |
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The Fibre Processing and Manufacturing (FP & M) SETA
hereby gives notice of the Annual General meeting (AGM) to be held on Friday, 24 November 2017 in Johannesburg from 10:00 to 15:00.
The FP & M SETA cordially invited all stakeholders to confirm their
attendance by submitting their registration form (available from our
website:
www.fpmseta.org.za).
The closing date for registration was
Monday, 23 October 2017.
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FEATURED |
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The
College of Production Technology |
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Z&M Interiors |
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Z&M Interiors is a small, family owned
business operating from the West of Johannesburg since 1999, boasting
over 40 years of trade relevant experience.
Z&M currently specialize in the manufacturing of Upholstered Furniture
solutions, with the core of their business currently coming from their
close partnerships with Interior Decorators and Retailers alike. |
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Z&M Interiors work closely with Interior
Decorators to help the visions of their clientele come to life by fully
leveraging their in-house manufacturing skills, by producing pieces of
furniture which in most cases would generally be difficult to come by.
Along with the assistance of SEDA (small enterprise development agency),
Z&M Interiors was able to lock-down an amazing opportunity to exhibit
their capabilities at the 2017Decorex Event in Johannesburg, held at the
Gallagher Convention in Midrand.
With it being the first year that this opportunity became available,
much anticipation was created by the 5 day event attracting more than
700 exhibitors from both local and international backgrounds. This
became a real opportunity for Z&M to showcase their work to thousands of
potential consumers and businesses alike.
The 5 day event proved more than valuable to the Z&M Team, with their
stand having constant attention on all the days, allowing the Team to
make some great contacts within the industry. They were able to connect
with those seeking some inspiration for their new homes, other companies
operating within the same space, as well as potential buyers from both
South Africa and abroad. |
The Z&M Stand accommodated 4 individual
pieces of hand crafted furniture, ranging from a Coffee Table, 2 fully
upholstered chairs and a 3-seater couch. The pieces were carefully
chosen prior to the event with 2 of the pieces being taken from the
showroom floor of St. Leger & Viney, a close affiliate of Z&M Interiors.
Overall the Dexorex 2017 event was a huge success for Z&M Interiors and
other businesses alike. With the amount of interest created by the
event, this is definitely something worth considering if you operate
within furniture/interior decorating space.
Plans to attend the 2018 event are already being put into place by the
Z&M Team and hopes for an even better response are already growing.
Z&M would like to thank SEDA for making attendance possible for them
this year and to the organizers from Reed Exhibitions for hosting a
truly, spectacular event.
Contact Details:
info@zminteriors.co.za
www.zminteriors.co.za
011 447 2720
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Lowe Furniture and Décor |
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Lowe
Furniture and Décor creates beautiful custom made furniture,
steel designs and
ornamental accessories for customers. Our products are
influenced by classical and
timeless designs. We use this rich history to create rich
contemporary masterpieces with solid wood, steel and glass. The latter is used as a
combination or standalone production material.
We acknowledge that style is not static hence we are
consistently working on
creating new lifestyle products that are beautiful, enduring and
compatible to the
South African and the rest of the continent ‘s living landscape.
Our
main core values are depicted by the acronym "HOPE": Honesty,
Openness, Perseverance and Excellence. |
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CELL: 0797794284 TEL: 011-6722185
Email:
Velaphimp@gmail.com or
Velaphi@Lowesfd.co.za
Web:
http://www.lowesfd.co.za/
Facebook (Most Updated with
products):
https://m.facebook.com/LoweSFD/
Factory and Showroom: Furntech Building, 11 Granville Avenue,
Lea Glen and The
Stables Farmers Village Market in Chartwell, Johannesburg North.
Download our full profile
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Proudly SA Membership |
The Proudly South African campaign
will encourage the nation to make personal and organisational
contributions to economic growth and prosperity in South Africa,
thereby increasing employment opportunities and reinforcing
national pride.
Members of Proudly South African share a commitment to an
uplifting ethos that promotes social and economic change and
progress. They make a meaningful contribution to building South
Africa's economy, alleviating unemployment and retaining
existing employment opportunities. |
 HOW TO REGISTER:
An application form must be completed. A copy can
be downloaded from our website and our completed online by
creating a profile and completing the online registration.
Prospective members of Proudly South African need to demonstrate
or provide evidence, that they meet each of the Campaign's
criteria. Supporting "evidence" will differ according to the
industry sector in which the company/ organisation/individual
operates. It is important for the business/ organisation to
demonstrate how it, as a unique entity, meets these criteria.
This entails the provision of supporting documentation such as:
- SABS or an ISO quality
certificate.
- The company/business‘s
internal quality policy.
- Trade union support.
- Certification by the
relevant quality regulatory body.
- Certificate of membership of
a recognized industry association.
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Organisations
that want to use the Proudly South African mark of quality to
identify themselves and their products/services have to meet
four criteria:
- Local Content at - least 50% of the cost of production
must be incurred in South Africa and there must be
"substantial transformation" of any imported materials.
- Quality - the product or service must be of a proven
high quality for example, it must be ISO accredited or have
a certificate of any other accreditation organisation.
- Fair Labour Practice - the company must comply with the
current labour legislation and adhere to fair labour
practices.
- Environmental Standards - the company must be
environmentally responsible and adhere to production
processes that are environmentally friendly acceptable.
If you require any further
assistance please contact our office and ask to speak to our
membership department 011 327 7778 or send a mail to Info@proudlysa.co.za
http://www.proudlysa.co.za/business-site/how-to-register.htm
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THRIP |
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Creating knowledge-based, internationally competitive, South African Industries.
The Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP) is a flagship research and development programme of the dti, which aims to support research on technologies
to develop the competitiveness of South African industries. |
This Technology Programme is designed to enable South African industries to access innovative responses to technological needs, while producing a flow of highly skilled researchers and technology
managers, through applied research performed at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Science, Engineering and Technology Institutions(SETIs).
Therefore if you would like to embark on research that would assist your business and the
industry, find the call for application below and/or get more
information at
http://thrip.nrf.ac.za/SitePages/Home.aspx
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Agro-processing Incentive
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The Agro-Processing Support Schemes next designated application window for the
receipt of applications will be 1 September 2017 until 31 January 2018.
You are requested to
kindly submit accurate and completed applications
with all relevant supporting documentation by e-mail to
apssapplications@thedti.gov.za |
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