Here is an overview of companies in South Africa that are involved in the production and distribution of tobacco machinery:
• British American Tobacco South Africa(BATSA)
• British American Tobacco South Africa is part of the British American Tobacco Group,which operates in over 180 countries.Established in South Africa in 1904,BATSA is a significant player in the tobacco industry,holding an estimated 74%of the legal market with around 22 out of about 30 brands.
• Philip Morris South Africa(Pty)Ltd
• Philip Morris International’s South African division is the country’s second-largest tobacco company.Their products include well-known brands such as Marlboro and Chesterfield.Philip Morris has a subsidiary,Leonard Dingler(Pty)Ltd,which manufactures products like pipe tobacco and snuff.
• Limpopo Tobacco Processors(Pty)Ltd
• [Limpopo Tobacco Processors]()is the biggest single supplier of tobacco leaves to local buyers in South Africa.They contract with nearly 100 South African commercial and small-scale farmers to produce over 7 million kilograms of FCV(cigarette)tobacco.The company processes the tobacco leaves in Rustenburg,with more than 90%of the crop sold to BAT South Africa for domestic consumption.
• JT International South Africa(Pty)Ltd
• JT International is a part of the Japan Tobacco Group and operates in South Africa,contributing to the tobacco industry with a range of products.
• Universal Leaf South Africa
• Universal Leaf is a global company involved in the procurement,processing,and supply of tobacco.Their South African branch is involved in these activities,providing services to the local tobacco industry.
• Afroberg Tobacco Manufacturing(Pty)Ltd
• Afroberg Tobacco Manufacturing is one of the companies profiled in the"The South African Tobacco Industry 2019"report,indicating its role in the manufacturing sector of the industry.
• Amalgamated Tobacco Manufacturing(Pty)Ltd
• Amalgamated Tobacco Manufacturing is another company mentioned in the same report,highlighting its presence in the South African tobacco manufacturing industry.
These companies represent a cross-section of the tobacco machinery industry in South Africa,offering a variety of products and services that cater to the specific needs of the tobacco sector.Their contributions range from primary processing to packaging and distribution,covering all aspects of tobacco product manufacturing.