Through its office in South Africa, CEFP was the official representative of a major European banking group for 14 years. During this period, the banking institution was involved in the financing of major industrial and infrastructure projects in South Africa and Lesotho (for several hundred million Euros) thanks to CEFP’ expertise.
Furthermore, CEFP has ensured numerous market studies and implemented business strategies for SMEs and corporate clients of the European banking institution.
CEFP also developed inter-banking activities with four major South African banks putting into place all-purpose lines for a total amount of 300 million USD.
A leading Geneva-based Fertilizer trading company has entrusted CEFP with the opening of the Southern African Fertilizer market. This market is extremely competitive and controlled by few institutions.
With its expertise, CEFP managed to generate in the second year sales of more than 100,000 tons of Nitrogen, Potash and Phosphate-based fertilizers of a value superior to 85 million USD.
CEFP is today the sole agent for the Geneva-based Fertilizer trading company in the region.
A European leader in Kraft-liner drums technology assigned CEFP to find opportunities in Southern Africa for its technology. After thorough market research, CEFP brought to its client a leading South African packaging manufacturer willing to invest in a fiber drum production line. Negotiations lead by CEFP ended successfully in a 15 million Euros contract.
A Swiss Private Banking group contracted CEFP to research the South African HNWI (High Net Worth Individuals) market, and to do a strategy analysis and implementation that aims at entering the market in the scope of South African exchange control regulations. Furthermore, CEFP approached several SA wealth managers and selected those suited to the client’s requirements, with the view of creating a joint venture in South Africa.
A South African start up, in UV Pasteurizing technology (food processing industry) contracted CEFP for its European market’s strategy. A research on the European food industry and on European regulations was completed : Research showed that manufacturing the equipment in Europe by a prominent engineering company was a prerequisite for success. A European engineering partner was then selected and presented to the SA client by CEFP.
A leading European electronic systems company wanting to invest in South Africa in the scope of its offset obligations, assigned CEFP to locate an innovative South African manufacturer, that complies to precise offsets specifications.
CEFP located a company involved in carbon fiber technology, which matched the client specifications. Consequently, a multi-million dollar capital investment was done in the South African company. Hence, the client fulfilled its offset obligations while the South African company received the required funding budgeted for its capex.
Two French regions signed a 5 years protocol agreement with CEFP, for the development of bilateral trade with South Africa. During this period, CEFP organized numerous business delegation trips to South Africa composed mainly by French SMEs and institutions, which resulted in substantial contracts.
CEFP is the subcontractor for Southern Africa of an International Consultancy offering cost effective solutions for companies willing to expand their businesses in some of the world’s most strategic markets: Europe, USA, China, Australia, India, and …South Africa. CEFP provides market research and commercial and industrial partner selection services for its client in multiple sectors of the market.
A global mining group has contracted CEFP to devise and implement a strategic plan to acquire mining rights for large mineral deposits in South Africa. The mining group intends to mine and process part of the ore locally.
CEFP is geared to deal with the complexities of the new South Africa: New mining law (Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act) and Mining Charter, Black Empowerment government requirements, infrastructure bottlenecks, harsh competitive environment… The total value of the project is 600 million USD.
CEFP provides market research, benchmarking, business intelligence and strategy consulting services to a wide range of industries targeting Southern African markets.
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In addition to its consulting activity, CEFP assists to the expansion of its clients’ businesses in Southern Africa. CEFP’s role extends then beyond market entry level aiming at turn-over growth over time.
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The SADC (Southern African Development Community) started under the name of SADCC in 1979. South Africa joined the organisation in 1994 bringing its continental political, economic and strategic heavy weight.
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