Finding the right products for your small business can be quite a challenge. You have to contact different suppliers, compare prices, find the right product(s) and still get them delivered to your business. Thanks to technology, finding products is easier but you still need to know which manufacturing companies to source products from.
A manufacturing business is a company that takes raw materials or components and uses them to create finished goods/products. The products made by these companies include electronic devices, furniture, medical equipment, toys, foodstuffs etc.
For small businesses finding the right manufacturer can really be a great addition to your business. The right manufacturer can become a supplier partner to your business and ensure that your products are of high quality.
In this article, we look at which manufacturing companies you can source your products from.
Types of Manufacturing Company Where You Can Source Products
Before we look at which manufacturing companies are present in South Africa, let’s look at the types of manufacturing companies. Some of the different types of manufacturing companies include:
Make-to-stock Manufacturers
Make-to-stock manufacturing businesses are businesses where the manufacturer determines how much (quantity) of a product to make based on demand. Once made, the products are stored as inventory or at a distribution centre or retailer until they are sold.
Made-to-order Manufacturers
Made-to-order businesses make goods only after they have received an order for them. This is to minimise the risks of creating goods which might be unsold and allows them to also customise the products according to customer specifications.
Made-to-assemble Manufacturers
These manufacturers build an inventory of product components before receiving customer orders. These parts are only assembled once the order has been received and paid. These manufacturing companies typically operate in industries where it takes significant effort and cost to make the components.
These are the different types of manufacturing companies that exist. Now that you know the different types of manufacturing businesses, it’s time to look at the different manufacturing companies in South Africa where you can source products.
Manufacturing Companies in South Africa to Source Products From
Prime Product Manufacturing
Prime Product Manufacturing is a South African-based cosmetics and beauty contract manufacturing and packaging company. The company specialises in the manufacturing of liquids, gels, creams, lotions and powders. Its products come in a range of batch sizes and can be stored in various standard packaging formats such as tubes, bottles, jars, lip balm and kits, talcum powder, perfume and hot fill.
For more information on pricing, contact Prime Product Manufacturing at (+27)12 305 6582 or send an e-mail to info@primeproduct.co.za.
Remancos Manufacturing
Remancos is a Johannesburg-based manufacturing and product development company. The company’s services include private label manufacturing, custom manufacturing and artwork design. The company has a strong focus on cosmetic products but also specialises in branding for businesses.
To find out more about Remancos pricing and services, contact the company at (+27)82 762 2373 or send an e-mail to candicekalil@remancos.co.za. Alternatively, you can fill in the online query form and a Remancos representative will get back to you.
Cerebos South Africa
Cerebos is a South African company that specialises in salt manufacturing. The company manufactures its products and sells them to retailers and wholesalers. The company has retail and industrial products that it manufactures.
Some of the company’s most popular products include Cerebos salt, Cerebos instant noodles, and gravy granules. To find out about pricing and for any sales queries, call (+27)41 364 0543 and info@cerebos.co.za.
Eskort
Eskort is one of the biggest pork products manufacturers in South Africa. Some of the company’s most popular products include bacon, Vienna, polony, and a range of cold meats. If you are a small business that sells cooked food or a shop that sells food products, you can get your products from Eskort.
To find out more information on how to get Eskort products, call the head office on (+27)12 345 4452 or send an e-mail to info@eskort.com. You can also send a direct email to the Eskort trade enquiries office.
Rainbow Chicken
Rainbow Chicken is one of the largest producers of chicken-based products in South Africa. Some of the company’s brands include Rainbow Chicken, Rainbow Simply Chicken and Farmer Brown. The company produces products such as chicken polony, viennas and frozen food products.
Rainbow Chicken has ownership of the entire process of its products, from farm to delivery. If you want Rainbow Chicken products for your business, you can send a text to the Rainbow Chicken WhatsApp number on (+27)87 359 0476. Alternatively, you can fill in the online form.
These are some of the top manufacturers in South Africa, but they are not your only options. If you are looking for more niche products like jewellery, you can find an independent jewellery maker.
For more information on how to get inventory for your business, read our article about how to source inventory.
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