Mutumane Fam Engineering and Projects
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Branch: | Seda Tshwane Branch |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Mutumane Fam Engineering and Projects (Pty) Ltd is a foundry specializing in the production of professional cast iron cookware, specifically Aluminium Potjie Pots. The company was founded by Amos Matumane, the director, who has 10 years of experience as a professional metal caster. Amos is also a qualified fitter and turner and has previously worked for various manufacturing companies. His expertise and knowledge in metal casting technology led him to identify an opportunity in the local market while visiting different foundries in the country when he studied and worked in the industry. Through detailed market research, Amos saw the need for personalized interaction with other professional foundries and the scarcity of skills within the foundry sector.
Mutumane Fam Engineering and Projects primarily targets Catering Businesses, Homeowners, Medium-Sized Shops, and companies in search of high performance, professional cooking equipment. The business operates from Winterveltd in Pretoria and has plans to expand its product offerings and establish partnerships with retailers and small business owners in other provinces. The expansion is driven by the growing interest in the company's cookware line, as evidenced by the increasing number of inquiries received from potential customers in areas outside of Gauteng.
Challenges/Needs:
1. Business Plan development
2. The business to make use of automated Financial Management Systems.
3. The Business needs to work on its online presence and marketing activities to attract new clients.
4. The business needs administration support
5. The business needs to explore access to finance to setup proper manufacturing facilities.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Access to Finance: Pre Funding Support , Funding Pack and Application.
Other interventions include :
Startup 1 course, Financial Management Training, Digital Entrepreneurship and Exhibitions.
Other interventions include :
Startup 1 course, Financial Management Training, Digital Entrepreneurship and Exhibitions.
Outcome Details:
Asset Assist application submitted and approved.
Revenue growth at 77%
1 new employee added in the period.
Revenue growth at 77%
1 new employee added in the period.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
We came to SEDA to get any support we can get to grow the business and we have attended training and were assisted with funding application and requirements.
