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    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2023

    Michael Felton | South Africa | 30 August 2023

    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2019

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 20 May 2019

    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2017

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 19 July 2017

    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2015

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 15 July 2015

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    Report Coverage

    This report on the manufacture of insulated wire and cable in South Africa includes comprehensive information on the state and size of the sector, segmentation by material type, raw material prices, key trends and issues, new technology and innovation, notable players and corporate actions. There are profiles of 13 companies including South Ocean Electric Wire Company, Aberdare, Flexicore, Tulisa and Voltex.

    The Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa

    The insulated wire and cable manufacturing industry supports infrastructure development, electrical power transmission, telecommunications and industrial sectors such as construction and automotive. The success of the industry depends on it adapting to market demands, investing in research and development and providing high-quality products to meet the diverse needs of its customers. The industry faces challenges such as increasing competition, fluctuating raw material prices, regulatory compliance and technological advancements, which can increase costs. There are opportunities for innovation, export expansion and embracing sustainable practices in a market where demand exceeds supply.

    Cable Theft

    Cable theft is a significant issue in South Africa and is in many cases an organised crime enterprise. The industry has incurred economic losses as a result of supply chain and production disruptions, resulting in infrastructure development delays leading to reduced demand and investment uncertainty. The industry may benefit from replacement orders, especially for cables used for essential services and key railway corridors and infrastructure, although high replacement costs can affect clients’ purchasing decisions and budgets for new cables.

    Trends

    Renewable energy development is driving demand for cables and wires such as inter-array, photovoltaic and high-voltage cables. There is also demand for fibre optic cable and for higher bandwidth network. Smart grid technologies to optimise power distribution and enhance grid efficiency require smart cables with built-in sensors and monitoring capabilities for improved grid management. It has become increasingly important for local manufacturers to adhere to international safety and quality standards.

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    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2015-07-15

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    Table of Contents

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 4
    2.2. Geographic Position 5
    2.3. Size of the Industry 5
    3. LOCAL 7
    3.1. State of the Industry 7
    3.2. Key Trends 13
    3.3. Key Issues 14
    3.4. Notable Players 14
    3.5. Trade 17
    3.6. Corporate Actions 20
    3.7. Regulations 21
    3.8. Enterprise Development and Social Development 22
    4. AFRICA 24
    5. INTERNATIONAL 28
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 35
    6.1. Unforeseen Events 35
    6.2. Economic Environment 35
    6.3. Labour 37
    6.4. Environmental Issues 38
    6.5. Infrastructure 39
    6.6. Crime 40
    6.7. Technology, R&D, Innovation 43
    6.8. Cyclicality 44
    6.9. Input Costs 45
    7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 45
    7.1. Competition 45
    7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry 46
    7.3. Barriers to Entry 46
    8. INDUSTRY SUMMARY 47
    9. OUTLOOK 48
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 49
    11. REFERENCES 49
    11.1. Publications 49
    11.2. Websites 50
    APPENDIX 1 52
    Summary of Notable Players 52
    COMPANY PROFILES 54
    A T C (Pty) Ltd 54
    Aberdare Cables (Pty) Ltd 56
    AC-DC Dynamics (Pty) Ltd 59
    Alvern Cables (Pty) Ltd 61
    AM Hengtong Africa Telecoms (Pty) Ltd 64
    Empire Trading Co 102 (Pty) Ltd 66
    Flexicor Cables (Pty) Ltd 68
    KGX Kabletek (Pty) Ltd 70
    Malesela Taihan Electric Cable (Pty) Ltd 71
    South Ocean Electric Wire Company (Pty) Ltd 73
    Tulisa Cables (Pty) Ltd 75
    Voltex (Pty) Ltd 77
    Yangtze Optics Africa Cable (Pty) Ltd 82

    Report Coverage

    This report covers the manufacture of insulated wire and cable, and includes information on the size and state of the industry in South Africa, on the continent and internationally, and the factors influencing its success. There are comprehensive reports on 11 companies in the sector including the major players such as South Ocean Electric Wire Company and Aberdare Cables. Other profiled companies include power cable supplier Alcon Marepha, which concluded a settlement agreement with the Competition Commission after admitting to collusive tendering.

    Manufacture of Insulated Wire & Cable

    The insulated wire and cable industry in South Africa is largely dependent on infrastructure development. Reduced public sector infrastructure spending and challenges such as unstable power supply, rising input costs and a severe lack of technically trained professionals to provide cables at the same cost and quality as competing countries, is making the manufacturing environment significantly more difficult for local manufacturers. There is no confirmed value of the annual turnover of the industry, but the electrical cable market’s turnover is valued at approximately R8bn per annum.

    Mixed Corporate Results

    Despite the challenges, South Ocean Electric Wire, which manufactures low voltage electrical copper cables and wire, increased revenue by over 20%, while Reunert’s cable factories operated at sub-optimal capacity utilisation levels, mainly due to a significant reduction in demand from Eskom, municipalities and Telkom. ARB Holdings said the cable market was very challenging, with decreases in volume and margin as the lack of government spend created significant excess capacity.

    Cable Theft

    The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimates that cable theft costs the economy between R5bn and R7bn annually. Industry players are testing or using a number of methods to deter cable thieves including traceability, securing cables, using alternative metals, and cable and conductor identification.

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    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2023-08-30

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    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2017-07-19

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    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2015-07-15

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    Table of Contents

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 2
    2.2. Geographic Position 2
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 3
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 3
    4.1. Local 3
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 5
    4.1.2. Regulations 5
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 6
    4.2. Continental 6
    4.3. International 7
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 8
    5.1. Government Intervention 8
    5.2. Government Infrastructure 8
    5.3. Imports 8
    5.4. Economic Environment 9
    5.5. Rising Operating Costs 9
    5.6. Labour 10
    5.7. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 12
    5.8. Cyclicality 13
    5.9. Environmental Concerns 13
    6. COMPETITION 13
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 14
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 15
    8. OUTLOOK 15
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 15
    10. REFERENCES 16
    10.1. Publications 16
    10.2. Websites 16
    APPENDIX 1 17
    Summary of Notable Players 17
    COMPANY PROFILES 20
    A T C (PTY) LTD 20
    ABERDARE CABLES (PTY) LTD 22
    ALCON MAREPHA (PTY) LTD 25
    ALVERN CABLES (PTY) LTD 27
    CABCON TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 30
    MALESELA TAIHAN ELECTRIC CABLE (PTY) LTD 32
    SILCOM (PTY) LTD 34
    SOUTH OCEAN ELECTRIC WIRE COMPANY (PTY) LTD 36
    TULISA CABLES (PTY) LTD 38
    WALRO FLEX (PTY) LTD 40
    YANGTZE OPTICS AFRICA CABLE (PTY) LTD 42

    Report Coverage

    The report on the Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable examines the current state of the local industry including investment and corporate actions in the sector. Also covered are competition issues and other factors that influence the success of local manufacturing companies. The report profiles 12 role players, including major companies, Aberdare Cables (Pty) Ltd and CBI-Electric: African Cables, a subsidiary of the Reunert group who are also involved in a joint venture, CBI Electric Aberdare ATC Telecoms Cables that specialises in the manufacture copper and optical fibre telecommunications cables. Also profiled is South Ocean Electric Wire Company (Pty) Ltd which paid a penalty of R13m after admitting it had engaged in price-fixing, market division and collusive tendering between November 2003 and November 2012.

    The Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable

    Wires and cables are primarily used for electrical purposes, such as transmission and distribution lines, but products also extend to applications in the industrial, mining, nuclear, automotive and communications sectors. Approximately 11,000 people are employed in the manufacture of high voltage cables for industrial use and low and medium voltage cables for household use. The industry is dominated by large power cable manufacturers who are all members of the Association of Electric Cable Manufacturers of South Africa (AECMSA).

    Dependent on Infrastructure Spend

    The demand for wire and cable is dependent on the infrastructure development taking place in the country. In his 2017 National Budget speech former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan allocated more than R50bn towards national and provincial economic infrastructure requirements in the 2017/18 financial year. Although this should augur well for the wire and cable sector, past delays in the construction of budgeted infrastructure projects have impacted negatively on the success of local wire and cable manufacturing companies. The increasing number of imports is also proving problematic for local manufacturers.

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    Industry Overview

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    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2023-08-30

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    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2019-05-20

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    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2015-07-15

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 2
    2.2. Geographic Position 2
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 3
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 6
    4.1. Local 6
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 10
    4.1.2. Regulations 10
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 11
    4.2. Continental 12
    4.3. International 13
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 14
    5.1. Government Intervention 14
    5.2. Infrastructure Projects 15
    5.3. Imports 15
    5.4. Economic Environment 16
    5.5. Rising Operating Costs 17
    5.6. Technology, Reseach and Development (R&D) and Innovation 17
    5.7. Labour 17
    5.8. Cyclicality 19
    5.9. Environmental Concerns 19
    6. COMPETITION 20
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 21
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 21
    8. OUTLOOK 21
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 22
    10. REFERENCES 22
    10.1. Publications 22
    10.2. Websites 22
    COMPANY PROFILES 24
    A T C (PTY) LTD 24
    ABERDARE CABLES (PTY) LTD 26
    ALCON MAREPHA (PTY) LTD 29
    ALVERN CABLES (PTY) LTD 31
    CABCON TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 34
    KEWBERG CABLES AND BRAIDS (PTY) LTD 37
    MALESELA TAIHAN ELECTRIC CABLE (PTY) LTD 39
    SILCOM (PTY) LTD 41
    SOUTH OCEAN ELECTRIC WIRE COMPANY (PTY) LTD 43
    TSHWANE CABLES (PTY) LTD 45
    TULISA CABLES (PTY) LTD 47
    WALRO FLEX (PTY) LTD 49

    Report Coverage

    The report on the manufacture of insulated wire and cables describes the current market, outlines developments within the sector and focuses on factors influencing the success of the local industry. The report also profiles 14 South African companies, including Aberdare Cables (Pty) Ltd, Atc (Pty) Ltd and Malesela Taihan Electric Cable (Pty) Ltd.

    The Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cables

    This report focuses on South Africa’s wire and cable industry, a sub-sector of the metal and engineering industry, which is reliant on demand from all sectors of the economy. The sector is dominated by large power cable manufacturers who are all members of the Association of Electric Cable Manufacturers of South Africa (AECMSA).

    Challenges

    The local industry is not operating at its full production capacity for a variety of reasons including high operating costs and the lack of sizeable orders, especially from the mining, building and construction sectors. Imports are increasing, with copper and fibre-based low voltage telecommunication cables accounting for the largest value of imports, at 39% of the total electric wire and cables market. This is despite the sector being designated in the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, which means the stipulated minimum threshold percentage for local production and content for the different types of electrical and telecom cables is 90%.

    Opportunities

    In its February 2015 Budget, government prioritised spending on infrastructure development, allocating R813bn over the next three years. R339bn will be spent on transport and logistics, which includes Transnet’s upgrade of its freight rail network, R166bn for energy, with Eskom receiving R138bn for energy infrastructure, and R117bn for water and sanitation infrastructure. This spending should provide growth for the local wire and cable manufacturing industry which is currently valued at approximately R8bn.

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    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2015

    Full Report

    R 1 900.00(ZAR) estimated $100.29 (USD)*

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    Industry Overview

    R 1 330.00(ZAR) estimated $ 70.20 (USD)*

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    Historical Reports

    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2023-08-30

    R 20 000.00(ZAR) estimated $1055.64 (USD)*

    View Report Add to Cart

    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2019-05-20

    R 1 900.00(ZAR) estimated $100.29 (USD)*

    View Report Add to Cart

    Manufacture of Insulated Wire and Cable in South Africa 2017-07-19

    R 1 900.00(ZAR) estimated $100.29 (USD)*

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    Table of Contents

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    PAGE
    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Supply Chain 2
    2.2. Geographic Position 3
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 3
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 6
    4.1. Local 6
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 9
    4.1.2. Regulations 9
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 10
    4.2. Continental 11
    4.3. International 12
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 13
    5.1. Government Intervention 13
    5.2. Government Infrastructure Programme 13
    5.3. Imports 13
    5.4. Labour 14
    5.5. Economic Environment 15
    5.6. Rising Input Costs 16
    5.7. Technology 16
    5.8. Cyclicality 17
    5.9. Environmental Concerns 17
    6. COMPETITION 18
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 19
    6.2. Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 19
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 21
    8. OUTLOOK 21
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 22
    10. REFERENCES 22
    10.1. Publications 22
    10.2. Websites 22
    ORGANOGRAM 24
    COMPANY PROFILES 26
    ABERDARE CABLES (PTY) LTD 26
    ALCON MAREPHA (PTY) LTD 29
    ALVERN CABLES (PTY) LTD 31
    ATC (PTY) LTD 33
    BGG CABLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 35
    CABCON TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 37
    GENERAL CABLE PHOENIX SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 39
    GENERAL CABLES (PTY) LTD 40
    HELUKABEL SA (PTY) LTD 41
    MALESELA TAIHAN ELECTRIC CABLE (PTY) LTD 43
    NORCO CABLES (PTY) LTD 45
    SILCOM (PTY) LTD 47
    SOUTH OCEAN ELECTRIC WIRE COMPANY (PTY) LTD 49
    TULISA CABLES (PTY) LTD 51

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