CSULB Student Profiles 2006-2007 Characteristics & Aspirations.
Bmmp Profiles 2006 To 2009
Transcript of Bmmp Profiles 2006 To 2009
Summary of Active Matches in South Africa
2006 - 2009
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DevfinDevfin ObservationsObservations
Greater success would be achieved through following up.
MoUs don’t necessarily result in long term relationships.
The program has enabled 287 Norwegian SME’s to explore
opportunities in South Africa.
Over time the program has become more sector-focussed.
MMP creates links and networks for Norwegian companies.
Job creation (1997-2009) estimated at 500-600 jobs in South
Africa.
Number of closures have reduced and this attributed to greater
organisational efficiency and networking.
IN culture and network are service orientated and
entrepreneurial.
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DevfinDevfin’’ss ObservationsObservations
Interviewed companies in their sample confirmed:
Aborted co-operations were caused by market conditions, lack of commitment, or companies going bankrupt.Factors for success included a good fit between partners, timing and commitment, a defined project and objective to work together.Norwegian companies who had a former experience of Africa, were more prepared to do business.
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Successful Matches 2006Successful Matches 2006
Bergendal (no website)
Fruit One (www.fruitone.com)
Business Venture: As a pilot test for the trade programme, this
company import fair trade products from South Africa for their
buyers i.e. Rooibos teas & Bergendal wines.
Confecta AS (www.confecta.no)
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ShipequipShipequip AS (AS (www.shipequip.nowww.shipequip.no) )
Red Wing Satellite Solutions, (no website)
Business Venture: Internet & email access via satelite to shipping
industry.
Successful Matches 2006Successful Matches 2006
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CSIR Cape Town, www.csir.co.za)
Business Venture:
Wave & current monitoring systems to be used by CSIR, Cape
Town. Pilot project underway in KZN.
Miros are part of network & Seawatch project office to be set up in
Cape Town.
Successful Matches 2007Successful Matches 2007
MirosMiros AS (AS (www.miros.nowww.miros.no) )
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The Animation School, Cape Town, (www.ucaa.co.za)
Business Venture:
The Animation School has agreed to run Noroff’s Multimedia
Design Program for Norwegian students in South Africa.
Successful Matches 2007Successful Matches 2007
NoroffNoroff ((www.noroff.co.zawww.noroff.co.za) )
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Cape Maritime Electronics, Cape Town,
(www.capemarineelectronics.co.za)
Business Venture:
Olex has a system for Navigation, 3D sea floor mapping and plotting.
Both SA companies are involved in the distribution of their product in
the SA market.
Successful Matches 2007Successful Matches 2007
OlexOlex ((www.olex.nowww.olex.no) )
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CSIR, Cape Town (www.csir.co.za)
Business Venture:
CSIR (technical partner) & Fugro are looking at opportunities to revive
the Seawatch Wavescan buoy which was taken out of operation due to
lack of funding. This is being looked into by Fugro & the CSIR.
Fugro to form part of the Oil & Gas / Seawatch network project.
Successful Matches 2008Successful Matches 2008
FugroFugro OceanorOceanor ((www.oceanor.nowww.oceanor.no) )
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Roxar Office, Cape Town
Business Venture:
Roxar visited SA as part of the Oil & Gas Delegation in 2007.
Service PetroSA as their main customer in South Africa (reservoir
measuring equipment).
Two employees from the London office moved to Cape Town and
established an office to work independently and represent the Roxar
products.
Successful Matches 2008Successful Matches 2008
RoxarRoxar ((www.roxar.nowww.roxar.no) )
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Bearing Man (www.bearingman.co.za)
Business Venture:
Production of specialised gear boxes (flexible pin technology).
Bearing Man visited Norway in 2008 to look at representing Transtech
but to also look at other opportunities.
Successful Matches 2008Successful Matches 2008
Transtech(Transtech(www.transtech.nowww.transtech.no) )
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2008Melco (www.melco.co.za)
Business Venture:
Delivered a consignment of products for testing in the South African
mines.
Technotrack have been invited by Melco’s owners to discuss a global
co-operation agreement.
Successful Matches 2008Successful Matches 2008
TechnotrackTechnotrack ((www.technotrack.nowww.technotrack.no) )
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The Times (www.thetimes.co.za) (customer)
Kaizer Chiefs (www.kaizerchiefs.com) (customer)
Business Venture:
Boost are planning to set up offices in South Africa, but are
firstly establishing their customer base before they go ahead.
Developed The Times’s WAP (mobile site) offering mobile services
to their subscriber base.
Developed Kaizer Chief’s mobiles services (editorial, news &
schedules, results, stats, player profiles, quizzes, etc).
Co-operating with Vizrt and Big Media (www.bigmedia.co.za)
Signed a contract with www.southafria.info – portal for information
on South Africa which will be promoted for 2010 World Cup.
Successful Matches 2008Successful Matches 2008
Boost (Boost (www.boostcom.nowww.boostcom.no) )
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IMIS Global (www.imisglobal.co.za)
Business Venture:
Supply surveillance equipment in accordance with the security
demanded by ISPS for vessel and harbor security.
Transfer of complementary technologies between both parties to
service the Norwegian and Indian markets, where both players
are involved.
Successful Matches 2008Successful Matches 2008
OddstolOddstol ElektronikkElektronikk ((www.oddstol.nowww.oddstol.no) )
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Chateau Gateaux (www.chateaugateaux.co.za)
Dynamic Commodities (frozen sorbets & fruit products)
Ceres Fruit Juices (www.ceres.co.za)
Business Venture:
Importer of fruit products, food stuffs, desserts, dried fruit &
smoothies.
Joint container sent (Dynamic & Chateaux) and market options being
assessed.
Ceres offered them the sole rights to sell Ceres Fruit Juices in
Scandanavia.
Successful Matches 2008Successful Matches 2008
BotolfsenBotolfsen ((www.purenature.nowww.purenature.no) )
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Elemental Studios (www.elementalstudios.co.za)
Character Matters (www.character-matters.com)
Business Venture:
Web & Circus visited in September 2008 (Feasibility Study).
Web & Circus South Africa Office has been set up and 8 local staff
have been employed and trained in key concepts around game
development.
Produced their first commercial games for Iphone, they are actually
just released and available on Appstore. The titles are Dreamcatcher
and Castle Crunch.
Focusing on more advanced games for larger 3D MMO in 2010.
Successful Matches 2008Successful Matches 2008
Web & Circus (Web & Circus (www.webandcircus.comwww.webandcircus.com) )
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De-Tect
Emprotect (www.emprotech.co.za)
Business Venture:
Agreements have been signed with De-Tect Inspection and
Emprotect regarding joint projects in Africa.
Parties will co-operate in marketing and promoting their products
and services in relation to projects.
Force will participate in the Oil & Gas network co-operation.
Successful Matches 2008Successful Matches 2008
Force Technology (Force Technology (www.forcetechnology.comwww.forcetechnology.com) )
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Cape Diving (www.capediving.com)
Business Venture:
Axor is one of four large inspection organisations in Norway for the
Oil & Gas industry (advanced welding technology, ultrasound &
radiology and service the entire inspection chain).
Transfer of competence to Cape Diving through their reporting
system. Cape Diving to supply 30 staff (qualify & train SA staff)
for North Sea Projects who will be trained in security & inspection.
Agreements signed regarding training and deployment of local
NDT specialists in the North Sea & China.
Successful Matches 2009Successful Matches 2009
AxorAxor ((www.axor.nowww.axor.no) )
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PetroSA (www.petrosa.co.za)
Business Venture:
Numerical Rocks is in the oil and gas / offshore industry. Want
to test implement the E-Core System in SA institutions.
A pilot study for Petro SA was undertaken in 2009 and was part
funded by Norad.
Will sign a contract with PetroSA based on a long term co-operation.
Numerical Rocks will be participating in the Oil & Gas office.
Successful Matches 2009Successful Matches 2009
Numerical Rocks (Numerical Rocks (www.numericalrocks.nowww.numericalrocks.no) )
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Petroleum Agency SA (www.petroleumagencysa.com)
Business Venture:
Sintef Petroleum Research’s - develop new knowledge and/or technology boosting value in the oil and gas market.
Project was identified for the Petroleum Agency SA application for NORAD funding for identification of the oil reserves.
Sintef to form part of the network Oil & Gas office.
Successful Matches 2009Successful Matches 2009
SintefSintef Petroleum Research (Petroleum Research (www.sintef.nowww.sintef.no) )
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Eskom (www.eskom.co.za)
Business Venture: Sintef Energy is engaged in contract research in the national and international markets.Signed MOU with Eskom which has been sent for comments.
Successful Matches 2009Successful Matches 2009
SintefSintef Energy (Energy (www.sintef.nowww.sintef.no) )
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SAOGA (www.offshoreafrica.co.za)
Business Venture: Marintek is focusing on the Marine and Oil and Gas sectors in South Africa.Involved with SAOGA in a feasibility study regarding the offshore supply base & obtained 70% support from Norad.Participating in the network co-operation in the Seawatchproject, together with Fugro Oceanor and Miros.
Successful Matches 2009Successful Matches 2009
Marintek (www.marintek.sintef.no) )
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Business Venture: EMGS is involved in the oil and gas industry. They are looking for a long term partnership with a local operator.
Established a Cape Town office in 2008 to service Sub-Saharan Africa.
Successful Matches 2009Successful Matches 2009
EMGS (EMGS (www.emgs.nowww.emgs.no) )
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Business Venture: Rakon is a civil engineering company specialising in concrete.Proposed a pilot study for Eskom and the National Ports Authority in JV with local engineering companies such as ZLH Consulting and PRDW. Participating in the network project with the Oil & Gas office.
Successful Matches 2009Successful Matches 2009
RakonRakon ((www.rakon.nowww.rakon.no) )
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Smit Amandla MarineCape Diving
Business Venture: BOA Offshore are involved in fleet management and services include subsea construction, transport and heavy lift, anchor handling and supply, etc.Working with Smit & Cape Diving on an adhoc business. Charter BOA vessels on an ad hoc basis.BOA have dedicated a resource to look at further opportunities in Africa for further business.
Successful Matches 2009Successful Matches 2009
BOA Offshore (BOA Offshore (www.boa.nowww.boa.no) )
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Wedgewood Nougat
Wellington’s Chutney
Natural Herbs
Ceres Fruit Juices, Cape Town
Khoisan Tea Import & Export
So!Go!
My T Chai Tea
NoMu
Business Venture:
34 South imports food & beverage products for the Norwegian market.
Successful Matches 2009Successful Matches 2009
34 South34 South
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Oil & Gas Network Project, Cape TownForce Technology, Fugro Oceanor, Marintek, Miros, Numerical Rocks, Rakon and Sintef Petroleum are the companies who have committed to this project.Goal is to increase innovation, growth and international business through collaboration.Establish business development and collaboration between South African companies and authorities.Establish incentives for local companies to promote collaboration.Support the SA Oil & Gas Alliance in their efforts to assist thenetwork collaboration.
Successful Matches 2009Successful Matches 2009
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Others ...Others ...
Chosen supplier for Multichoice’s Mobile TV Platform.
1st launch Vodacom (1 April) and Safaricom in Kenya
(1 May). Also signed with SmartCall
(www.smartcalltech.co.za) in Nov 2009.
Adactus
Submitting a proposal to Trudon (Yellow Pages) which
they will present to their EXCO.
Rubrikk
Plan a 3 to 5 year plan to work with IN Johannesburg
and the office has submitted a proposal.
Sintef ICT
Approached Electrowave (Alex Passetti) and we will
draw up a proposal offering consulting services.
Advance
Control
Signed MoU with DGM, Cape Town and are currently
applying for feasibility study funding.
Oso
StatusNorwegian
Company
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Closed SearchesClosed Searches
In the period 2006 – 2009, we closed 30 profile searches
Radionor had new technology they
weren’t ready. Aurotech still have some
developmental work to do before they
can go further.
Norwegian Company has a new
technology which isn’t
ready for a new market.
Teleplan (Telecoms) are mainly
interested in SADC region.
Informal collaborations with
South African companies.
Mestergull (jewelry retailer), TL
Teknologi, Intech, Aspiro, Dnh & EB
Elektro.
Lack of capacity / commitment
and no follow up ... South Africa
is not a priority market for them.
Norwegian CompaniesReason
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Closed SearchesClosed Searches
Modern Software Group and TriadNo interest from the
South African market.
Bonaventura had been in communication
with Skin Nutrition (located to America)
Highly competitive
sectors i.e. cosmetics.
Colibria have a very focused strategy and
want to work with MOs.
Norwegian Companies
have very focused
strategies.
VP Metall - Eskom is the end customer –
many challenges ...
Niche sectors in South
Africa which have
dominant players.
Norwegian CompaniesReason
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Overall 61 Norwegian company Visits ...Overall 61 Norwegian company Visits ...
SA Companies Visited by Norwegian Companies
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