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Defy Appliances (Pty) Ltd is Southern Africa's largest manufacturer and distributor of major domestic appliances. The company markets its products under the Defy and Ocean brand names.Defy's history can be traced back for almost 100 years. The name Defy came into being during the 1920's, and in 1932 the company manufactured the first electric stoves in South Africa.During the past 60 years Defy has taken a leading role in appliance manufacturing, pioneering amongst others the manufacturing of gas stoves, washing machines, tumble dryers, continuous clean ovens and convection ovens in South Africa.Defy offers the consumer a full range of kitchen and laundry appliances, and also participates in the room air conditioner market. The company's head office is in Jacobs, Durban. It operates three factories at the following locations:Jacobs - manufactures free-standing stoves, built-in ovens and hobs, tumble dryers and console air conditioners.Ezakheni (Ladysmith) - manufactures electric chest freezers and electric refrigerators.East London - manufactures electric refrigerators.All factories have been accredited in terms of ISO 9001-2000.Defy also markets cookerhoods, dishwashers, washing machines, microwave ovens and gas stoves.Defy has the strongest appliance brand positioning in Southern Africa, with the slogan 'You can rely on Defy' associated very strongly with consistent product quality and meaningful product innovation.The company supports its brand position further through its own sales, warehousing, distribution and after sales service functions.Defy has an annual turnover (2006/2007) in excess of R2,3 billion (US$ 330 million), and holds a 40% share of the South African major appliance market. The company also exports to a variety of markets, including Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.Defy is owned by Franke Holding AG. Defy currently employs more than 3500 people.

APIN produce EVA-slippers, sandals and flip-flops in Nigeria, Kano. Five collections present an unlimited variety, a lot of different materials, colorful colors and variants. The design range goes from classic bathing shoes for the beach and leisure time to witty street shoes. All styles are smart, unusual with a lot of details. The main material of the shoes is plastic (EVA) in combination with cork, fabric combination, accessories, pearl applications, flowers, fancy yarns, fabric-covered. Some styles are embossed with a foot-bed. But the main argument are the unique colors and the creativity styles of the footwear, which is made in Nigeria with the touch of African and Nigerian Spirit.We produce more than 1.2 million pairs of shoes daily – these figures speak for themselves! Independent production circuits, gigantic production areas, as well as sufficient "manpower" for manual production steps facilitate high flexibility for APIN along the complete line of production - absolutely according to the needs of the customers. At the same time, our international management is always making sure that worldwide standards are met in the social field and in environmental protection.With over 38 years of experience in the production of shoes, APIN today belongs to the most significant manufacturers of the West African market. Being a shoe specialist, we not only have excellent insider-knowledge with respect to market requirements, but we are furthermore also able to optimally adapt composition and design of all materials to the respective needs. The best in quality, ultimate flexibility, and maximum reliability in delivery and performance safeguard the international success of APIN, Nigeria.

As a subsidiary of ATLAS COPCO R.T. Briscoe (Nigeria) markets and services material handling equipment, industrial compressors, mining and drilling equipment as well as generating sets.   GENERATORS We have in stock all range of generators and parts for your industrial and domestic use with a strong after sales service.   COMPRESSORS We sell industrial Compressors, we also sell spare part. For every product we sell, we make available replacement parts produced on the same machinery. We have dedicated staff that maintain and service all Industrial and Home equipment.   FORKLIFTS We have in stock manual and electric material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet trucks and accesories that keep your industrial work running smoothly.   In 2005, Briscoe expanded its product portfolio and was appointed a dealer of the Ford Motor Company for the marketing, sales and service of the Ford range of vehicles. The Ford dealership is conducted under the trade name Briscoe-Ford. A subsidiary, ATLAS COPCO, markets and service material handling equipment, industrial compressors, mining and drilling equipment as well as generating sets.

As a subsidiary of ATLAS COPCO R.T. Briscoe (Nigeria) markets and services material handling equipment, industrial compressors, mining and drilling equipment as well as generating sets.   GENERATORS We have in stock all range of generators and parts for your industrial and domestic use with a strong after sales service.   COMPRESSORS We sell industrial Compressors, we also sell spare part. For every product we sell, we make available replacement parts produced on the same machinery. We have dedicated staff that maintain and service all Industrial and Home equipment.   FORKLIFTS We have in stock manual and electric material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet trucks and accesories that keep your industrial work running smoothly.   In 2005, Briscoe expanded its product portfolio and was appointed a dealer of the Ford Motor Company for the marketing, sales and service of the Ford range of vehicles. The Ford dealership is conducted under the trade name Briscoe-Ford. A subsidiary, ATLAS COPCO, markets and service material handling equipment, industrial compressors, mining and drilling equipment as well as generating sets.

CMC Motors Group Limited is a leading player in the East African motor industry with exclusive distribution for Land Rover, Ford, Mazda, Volkswagen, Suzuki, Maruti, Nissan Diesel range of trucks (medium and heavy commercial) and buses, Iveco, Bobcat, New Holland and Case tractors and an extensive range of farming implements from ploughs through to irrigation equipment.   All these franchises are run as separate divisions within the company. CMC Engineering provides a range of custom designed and built truck bodies, high speed trailers, agricultural trailers, water tanks, or any other items specified by customers. Another division within the group is the Accident Repair workshop which is equipped with the latest equipment in dent repair and re-spray booths.   CMC Holdings achieved a turnover of Ksh 6.8 billion for the year 2005 with profit before tax showing a 20.9 percent increase over 2004. Net assets increased to Ksh 3.0 billion against Ksh 2.7 billion in 2004.   CMC Motors Group with nine branches countrywide in Kenya and one in Kampala, Uganda, has by far the largest distribution network in East Africa for sales, parts and service.