ExxonMobil has substantial polyolefins capacity coming on stream in 2018. It has commenced production on two new 650,000 tons per year high-performance polyethylene lines at its plastics plant in Mont Belvieu, Texas
meet growing global demand for highperformance polyethylene products around the world,” said John Verity, president of ExxonMobil Chemical Company. “The investments we’re making through our Growing the Gulf initiative will not only expand our existing manufacturing and export capacity but will further stimulate local economic growth and create thousands of full-time jobs.” ExxonMobil is planning to invest more than $20-billion over 10 years to build and expand manufacturing facilities in the US Gulf region. These projects are expected to create more than 45,000 jobs, including more than 12,000 full-time jobs. The expansion covers 11 major chemical, refining,
lubricant and liquefied natural gas projects along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. About ExxonMobil Chemical Company ExxonMobil Chemical Company is one of the largest petrochemical companies worldwide. The company holds leadership positions in some of the largest-volume and highestgrowth commodity petrochemical products in the world. ExxonMobil Chemical Company has manufacturing capacity in every major region of the world, serving large and growing markets. More than 90 percent of the company’s chemical capacity is integrated with large refineries or natural gas processing plants. www.exxonmobilchemical.com
boosts GPS outgrew the space area and moved in 2016 to more extensive premises in Halifax Road, Pinetown. The big advantage of the new segmented site is that there is clear separation between the moulding, assembly and warehousing sections, with easy access between. “Plastics has been in my blood for 25 years,” said Kevin. Although the start was relatively small, Kevin has followed some simple logic, the standout feature of which is his goal to develop at least one new project a year, with the emphasis on sustainability. GPS also operates a subsidiary which handles the marketing of some of its products. Kevin attributes his success to the guiding hand of his father Kas – who unfortunately is no longer around to witness GPS’s success. Fortunately however, Kas, who was from humble beginnings, was able to spend a few years with GPS, after he left his own company in 2011, working with Kevin for the four years until 2015. GPS now employs over 100 people, with the majority of its management personnel having come through the ranks at the company. It operates a variety of injection machines. The comprehensive assembly capabilities appears to be GPS’s main advantage which, with astute management of logistics – involving incoming materials and components and out-going finished goods, is buoying the KZN business. GPS remains involved in charitable work in the community in which it is involved. The company has also been one of the main sponsors of the PISA KZN golf day. • GPS, 031 701 2667 APR / MAY 2018
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Injection moulding for the medical, transportation, engineering, home appliances & houseware markets Various and vast skill sets, coupled with years of experience in quality and production control, R&D, machine setting, mould designing and procurement. Manufacturing • Injection moulding machines from 100-ton up to 500-ton clamp force • R&D expertise specialising in cradle-to-grave solutions, product design Quality Systems • Effective quality benchmark tool to ensure the precision of all products • Implemented throughout every process in the supply chain Value-Added Services • PAD printing • Product assembly • Re/design consulting • Career development and enhancement
Contact
Kevin Govender at GPS Plastics on tel 031 701 2667 or email: kevingov@gpsplastics.co.za
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