On 21 November 2023, Consulmet and other industry competitors met at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre for the 2023 South African Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) Export Awards Presentation.
According to SACEEC CEO, Eric Bruggeman, “the prestigious awards celebrate the passion and commitment of SACEEC members who have participated and succeeded through determination and innovation in their respective local and export markets”.
An article published by Engineering News on 21 November 2023, wrote that “companies in the respective turnover categories were evaluated based on criteria such as marketing strategy, export turnover, local content and participation in national and regional export promotion activities and export council member events. All entries were evaluated in the strictest confidence and judged by an expert panel. Judges visited the premises of the finalists by arrangement where necessary.”
Consulmet was placed in the R1BN – R2BN turnover category and won both sectors, being Services and Manufacturing. Directors Gavin Boyle, Justin Macnab and Procurement Manager, Teresa Cooper, received the Services and Manufacturing certificates of award as per attached photograph.
Consulmet prides itself on its ability to successfully work in remote locations under difficult conditions, and from an export view-point particularly those challenges faced at various border posts. Other issues include language barriers, threat of malaria and other diseases, connectivity and work permits. Extreme weather conditions also contribute to difficulties faced such as incessant rain, snow and high winds.
Consulmet’s safety achievement is another pride factor and for the period January to September 2023, the following statistics were recorded:
1,677,148 man hours LTI free – 273 days LTI free
Past Achievements when SACEEC presented Export Awards:
2009 – Finalist
2011 – Exporter of the Year – Manufacturing Sector
2018 – Exporter of the Year – Services Sector
2018 – Finalist African Exports over R100M
2021 – Exports into Africa – Exporter of the Year
2021 – Exporter of the Year – Large Business (Turnover between R200-R500M)
2021 – SACEEC Exporter Member of the Year
2023 – Exporter of the Year in the R1-R2 Billion p.a. category for Services
2023 – Exporter of the Year in the R1-R2 Billion p.a. category for Manufacturing