The Manufacturing Circle is the voice for South African manufacturing. Its purpose is to promote the interests of manufacturers to enable job-rich growth in South Africa. Established in 2008 as a corporate association of manufacturers, the Manufacturing Circle conducts research and engages with key stakeholders to promote the benefits of manufacturing growth for the broader economy, influence policy, and highlight opportunities and key priorities for manufacturing growth. The Manufacturing Circle believes that in order to put South Africa on a path to enable us to compete and succeed as a manufacturing destination in the global economy, we need to priorities three clear goals: • Achieve a competitive manufacturing environment • Attain a supportive international trade position • Advance the production of South Africa manufactured products