The Retail Motor Industry Organisation is a proactive, relevant, retail and associated motor industry organisation recognised
as the leading voice in South Africa‘s automotive after market. It serves the daily needs of its members and plays a key role
in enabling motor traders to deliver a superior service to motoring consumers. Eight Associations fall proudly under the RMI
umbrella. Inter-associational business-to-business trading is encouraged in the interests of all stakeholders.
Tel: +27 11 886 6300 | Surrey Square Office Park, 330 Surrey Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194, Gauteng, P. O. Box 2940, Randburg, 2125
Central: Randburg tel: +27 11 886 6300 | KwaZulu-Natal: Durban tel: +27 31 266 7031 | Eastern Cape/Border: Port Elizabeth tel: +27 41 364 0070 |
Western Cape: Cape Town tel: +27 21 939 9440 | Free State / Northern Cape: Bloemfontein tel: +27 51 430 3294
SAPRA represents the interests of all petroleum retailers in
South Africa. Its aim is to improve growth and profitability
for the investor. SAPRA plays an important role in tracking
global and local trends that affect sustainability and help
retailers remain relevant in an ever-changing business
environment. Retailers voice concerns through one of
the country, into a National Executive Committee (NEC),
where strategy and solutions are developed. This bottom
up approach is a fundamental SAPRA imperative.
SAMBRA is the pre-eminent motor body repair association in
South Africa representing the majority of accredited motor body
repairers. SAMBRA’s grading system, which was introduced over
30 years ago, regulates repairer standards in the motor body repair
industry in South Africa and instils confidence in consumers and
industry stakeholders alike. The Association works in close collab
oration with various key industry stakeholders including Insurers,
Original Equipment Suppliers, paint and equipment suppliers, the
labour department and trade unions, as well as related SETAs – to
maintain industry sustainability and development. It ensures the
provision of technical and business management skills training in
order for members to meet the demands of the industry.
TEPA represents tyre dealers; garage/workshop equipment and
tool importers and distributors; auto part wholesalers, retailers
and independent operators in the aftermarket motor parts
the automotive aftermarket. The members of TEPA represent,
promote, sell and endorse the use of legitimate, bona fide,
quality branded products. TEPA members also export parts,
equipment and components into Africa and other countries in
the world. TEPA encourages at all times inter-associational RMI
business-to-business trading, intent on strengthening the RMI
Organisation as a whole. TEPA is seen as the mark of integrity
and fair trade for the consumer, the business operator and the
government. The Association is the legitimate voice of the tyre,
equipment, and parts industry in South Africa and is positioned
as an intermediary between government, business, and the
consumer.
The VTA represents private vehicle testing stations that are
committed to operating within the law in accordance with the
Road Traffic Act and the relevant SANS standards. In this highly
regulated environment, the association represents the interests
of its members at government level working groups and is
committed to enhancing the reputation of the industry in all the
spheres.
ARA represents the remanufacturing trade sector. This includes
component remanufacturers involved in safety-critical compo
nents, inclusive of but not limited to vehicle cooling, turbocharger
and braking systems; automotive engineers who machine and
remanufacture engine components by way of expert engineering
– ultimately rebuilding engines to its original specifications; and
fuel injection systems fitted to diesel engines in earth moving
equipment, highway trucks, stationary engines and passenger
vehicles. ARA promotes the responsible reuse of remanufactured
engine components for a ‘greener’ environment (carbon foot
print). Its members are dedicated to providing consumers with
only the best of advice, finest service delivery, and highest quality
workmanship.
NADA represents the interests of business people who own or
and qualifying used motor vehicle and motorcycle outlets. NADA
is committed to the image enhancement of the retail motor busi
ness, facilitating the interface between dealers and OEMs; import
ers and distributors; building relationships between dealers and
customers and bringing relevant industry issues to the attention of
government. NADA is the respected voice on all matters relating to
motor vehicle and motorcycle dealer business.
MIWA, the Independent Workshop Association, representing
general repairs, auto electrical; air conditioning; accessories and
fitment as well as transmission and driveline workshops strives
to remain ahead of the ever-changing technologies and best
practices of the aftermarket motor industry. MIWA encourages
members to support inter-associational, business-to-business
trading with a view to strengthen the RMI. MIWA remains the
leading resource for members ensuring continued relevance
and sustainability.
SAVABA members are professional, certified and regulated
vehicle body builders in South Africa who manufacture
commercial vehicle body applications (tanker, coal, refrigerated
trucks and trailers) and bus bodies (commuter and tourist
type). Members manufacture using the latest equipment and
highly trained staff to ensure strict compliance with NRCS
regulations; SABS standards and all other legal specifications
and requirements.
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umitomo Rubber South Africa is set to
inject new life into its Dunlop tyre man-
ufacturing plant in Ladysmith, KwaZu-
lu-Natal, as the production facility marks its
golden anniversary this year. The company has
lined up a series of exciting investments that
will see the plant improve local production ca-
pacity, expand product lines and create new
job opportunities.
The Dunlop Ladysmith production facility first
opened its doors in October 1973 and has since
been at the forefront of tyre production in South
Africa.
SRSA CEO, Lubin Ozoux, said, “The 50th anni-
versary of our Dunlop Ladysmith manufacturing
plants marks an exciting time for us, as we look
to build on this impressive history and create a
brighter future for the region.”
“We want to increase our impact on creating
employment in South Africa over the next few
years and months. We will, therefore, be invest-
ing in machinery and systems that will ensure
that we have the capability locally to meet the
requirements of Original Equipment manufac-
turers, gain efficiencies to better serve the local
market, and create a better and safer experience
for motorists on the road,” said Ozoux.
The new investment drive follows previ-
ous phases of expansion at the facility. In 2018
SRSA officially launched its new, state-of-the-art,
180 000m² Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) factory at
the plant, facilitating local manufacture of truck
and bus tyres which it previously imported. This
involved an investment of over R2.1 billion and
marked the second phase of SRSA’s multi-billion-
rand investment to upgrade and modernise the
Dunlop plant’s capacity.
Prior to this, SRSA had also modernised its
passenger car, sport utility vehicle (SUV) and
light truck tyre manufacturing capabilities at
the plant.
“These investments have enabled us to in-
crease manufacturing output and meet the
needs of the region’s tyre markets, particularly in
the latter part of our five decades of operation at
the plant,” said Ozoux.
As the manufacturer of popular tyre brands
including Dunlop, Sumitomo and Falken, SRSA
strives to deliver the newest, most ground-break-
ing tyre innovations.
Stringent manufacturing processes ensure
that Dunlop not only meets, but exceeds, global
standards. SRSA’s ongoing research and develop-
ment, anchored by the technical design expertise
of its Japanese parent company Sumitomo Rub-
ber Industries, are incorporated into the product
design, resulting in enhanced performance, safe-
ty, and longevity of Dunlop tyres.
Capital injection ahead of Dunlop Tyres’
Ladysmith plant’s 50th anniversary