2002 Milestones
 
Gauteng Exporter of the Year

Gauteng Exporter of the Year

The record level of exports achieved in 2001 and during the first half of 2002, saw African Products being awarded the distinction of "Gauteng Exporter of the Year for 2002".
  

Zimbali Coastal Resort Zimbali Coastal Resort

Virtually all remaining properties on the seaward side of the M4 motorway were sold in 2002 including the last "ocean view" hotel site. This should result in the construction of two hotels in 2003/4 to complement the world-class Afrisun Zimbali Lodge.
 

Huletts® Brand

Huletts® Brand

The Sunday Times Markinor survey of South Africa's top brands voted Huletts® the fifth most admired food brand measured in terms of awareness as well as trust and confidence.
  

Dextrose Monohydrate Expansion

Dextrose Monohydrate Expansion

The completion of the dextrose monohydrate plant at Germiston boosted capacity from 5 000 tons to 8 500 tons per annum to supply a rapidly growing local market and enhance African Products' export potential.
  

Can Stock Success

Can Stock Success

Hulett Aluminium supplied material to Bevcan for the manufacture of 26 billion can ends, without a single kilogram being rejected. This is a remarkable achievement given the technically demanding nature of this rolled product.
  

Tambankulu Estates

Tambankulu Estates

The estate registered a record yield of 17 tons sucrose per hectare, confirming Tambankulu's stature as one of the world's most productive cane estates.
  

Xinavane Commissioning

Xinavane Commissioning

The commissioning of the rehabilitated Xinavane mill has established a platform for significantly increased sugar production from this Mozambique operation.
  

Downstream Success

Downstream Success

Hulett Cylinders, a manufacturer of high-pressure cylinders, increased revenue by 67 percent in 2002 and is establishing itself as a major force in both the domestic and international market.