KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
uThungulu District Municipality
Sector
Delivery Services/Logistics
Manufacturing
Mining & Metals
The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ), on the north-eastern coast of South Africa, encourages international export competitiveness through tax and duty-free incentives, world-class infrastructure (including SA's largest/busiest deep-water port), and competitive input costs (specifically electricity and water). Existing multi-nationals, which include BHP Billiton, RBM, Mondi and TATA attest to the attractiveness of the area, and have created numerous downstream beneficiation opportunities.
The IDZ, which totals 540 hectares, comprises five sites that have been developed to suit various industry types. The site for light industry is presently being developed into a customs-controlled secure estate, while the other four sites that focus on medium to heavy industry are being developed to client specifications.
Some 29 clients, with investments worth R6-billion, and with around 1 050 potential job opportunities in the making, are finalising their establishment process. In addition, another 40 projects worth some R10-billion have been identified and are being pursued.
Prospective tenants are geared to take up export opportunities which will be afforded to them through their extremely close proximity to the port, a dedicated customs facility, and the incentive of non-liability for import duties and VAT. In addition, they will also be able to utilise incentive programmes in respect of establishing new companies, increasing competitiveness and innovation, the import of new machinery, and the establishment of export markets.
A further advantage for industries locating in the IDZ is the immediate supply of feedstock, including: aluminium, heavy metals, various chemicals, wood, pulp, paper, agricultural products, gas, coal and electricity, with numerous of these opportunities having been scoped by the IDZ, for uptake by investors.
In line with the above, the RBIDZ is engaging all businesses that wish to explore investment opportunities within this first-world export processing zone, as TATA (India) has done with it’s US$100-million ferro-chrome plant.
For more information on opportunities at the RBIDZ see the list of opportunities below or contact:
Contact: Ms Perusha Naicker
Cell: +27 31 368 9600
Email: perusha@tikzn.co.za
Website: www.richardsbayidz.co.za
List of Possible Industrial Projects at RBIDZ
Aluminium
AL1 Aluminium Auto
Components Foundry
AL2 Cast Aluminium Wheels
AL3 Aluminium Extrusions
AL4 Aluminium Components for Residential Buildings
Sugar Related
SR1 Particle Board based on Bagasse
SR2 Citric Acid
Heavy Minerals
HM1 Chlor-Alkali Complex
HM2 Titanium Dioxide Pigments
HM3 Magnesium Metal
HM4 Titanium Metal
Iron & Steel
IS1 Ductile Iron Auto Components Foundry
IS2 Tool Steels Mini Mill
IS3 Ferrous Metal Powders
IS4 Powder Metallurgy Components
Chemicals & Fertilisers
CF1 NP/NPK Fertilisers
CF2 Purified Phosphoric Acid
CF3 Aluminium Fluoride, Hydrofluoric Acid and Fumed Silica
CF4 Sodium Chlorate
Forestry Products
FP1 Saligna Hardwood Sawmill
FP2 Saligna Products – Cluster
Concept
FP3 High Quality Charcoal for Export
Other Industrial Projects
OIP3 Auto Components Machining – Concept
OIP2 Silicon Metal
OIP 1 Dry Dock and Ship Repair Complex
