Light Up Locally: The Journey of Our LED Luminaires
Let us take you on a journey where we showcase how we, BEKA Schréder, Africa’s leading lighting manufacturer, use top-class components from some of our local suppliers to manufacture our high-quality luminaires: the housing, the LED module, and the protector. We will visit three facilities across the country, and see how each component is made, and finally assembled in our factory.
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Nothing is possible without you and the communities around us. We recognise the importance of this, and as such, are proud supporters of the below initiatives:
YES Youth Employment Service:
YES is a private sector initiative that tackles youth unemployment in South Africa by enabling businesses to offer 12-month work experiences for young people. These opportunities help them develop the skills and confidence to become the future leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs of the economy. Learn more: https://www.yes4youth.co.za/
Social & Economic Development:
We believe in making a positive impact on the communities where we operate by investing in initiatives that promote growth, education, and well-being. We also create job opportunities and skills development programs for our local workforce, ensuring that they are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to excel in their roles.
Supplier Development:
We support local suppliers by sourcing most of our components from them and providing them with training, resources, and innovation opportunities. This helps them improve their quality, efficiency and competitiveness, and strengthens the local economy.
Enterprise Development:
We support local enterprises by providing them with mentorship, financial support, industry expertise, innovation opportunities, and access to markets. We collaborate with startups and small businesses that share our values and vision, and help them grow and diversify our supply chain. By fostering entrepreneurship, we contribute to the economic growth and innovation of our community.
Conclusion
Local sourcing of components offers many benefits, such as shorter delivery times, lower environmental impact, and improved customer service. By using local components, we also support the local manufacturing industry.
At BEKA Schréder, we are committed to making a positive impact on the world around us through our involvement in social and economic development, supplier development, and enterprise development. We believe that by investing in our community, our suppliers and local enterprises, we not only enhance our business but also contribute to a brighter, more prosperous future for all. Our B-BBEE level 2 rating demonstrates our commitment to social and economic transformation in South Africa.