Manufacturing

Papua New Guinea’s veteran retailer seeks to grow its local suppliers

29 Jan 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Brian Bell Group is reaping the rewards of three years of infrastructure investment and using this period of profitability to grow its local partnerships.
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Five questions for SP Brewery’s Ed Weggemans

15 Oct 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

There's been a change at the top at PNG's largest brewer. Business Advantage PNG catches up with Ed Weggemans, new Managing Director of Heineken-owned SP Brewery.
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A tale of two cities: why successful investment in Lae is a boost for Port Moresby

25 Sep 2019 by Paul Chai Leave a Comment

Lae, Papua New Guinea's second-largest city, is again emerging as a key location for investment. Far from drawing investors away from capital Port Moresby, a buoyant Lae could actually be good for both cities, say representatives from the two cities' business chambers.
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Paradise Foods’ new Group CEO plans to double the business

22 Jul 2019 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

Paradise Foods Limited is the oldest food manufacturer in Papua New Guinea and its new Group CEO, James Rice, is tasked with ensuring the company is number one across its food categories. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Rice shares his plans to double the business.
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Six questions for Gigy Philip, Coca-Cola Amatil Papua New Guinea General Manager

8 Jul 2019 by Sarah Byrne Leave a Comment

Coca-Cola Amatil (PNG) Limited has been expanding its operations to increase capacity, including a new can processing facility in Lae. Business Advantage PNG talks Gigy Philip, PNG's Country Manager, about the company’s plans.
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Manufacturing and transportation up in Papua New Guinea despite challenges in other sectors

8 Jul 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Quarterly Economic Bulletin reports sales were strong in the manufacturing and transportation industries during the September quarter of 2018. But in other sectors revenues were revealed to be either patchy or poor. David James gives us an overview of these sectors.
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Papua New Guinea’s manufacturing sector on the rebound

17 May 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Things are looking up for Papua New Guinea's manufacturing sector and moves are afoot to develop strategies to foster local companies. David James profiles the sector.
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Conditions tough in Papua New Guinea’s construction industry but hopes are rising

15 May 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's construction industry continues to face challenges, says Frank McQuoid, Chairman of manufacturer Steel Industries. But others say it is on the edge of a boom that will extend beyond the resource sector. David James examines both sides of the story.
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Making the most of Papua New Guinea-grown produce

30 Apr 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea manufacturer Vitis Industries has expanded into spirits, brewing and coffee production as it seeks to convert locally-grown crops into consumer products. General Manager, Sergey Mosin shares some of his plans for 2019 with Business Advantage PNG.
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The lessons we learned from Papua New Guinea’s last boom

15 Apr 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea is on the verge of stronger growth after a number of quiet years. Michael Kingston, Chief Executive of diversified manufacturer K K Kingston, shares with Business Advantage PNG the lessons he learned from the country's last boom.
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Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference
Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, tells Business Advantage PNG why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What are the key things business leaders tell you they are worried about as far as the future is concerned? Chris Riddell […]
Registrations are open 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]
Papua New Guinea’s premier business magazine to publish a special mining and energy edition
With a strong decade on the horizon for mining and energy in Papua New Guinea, Business Advantage PNG is set to publish its first special edition devoted solely to these sectors. As PNG’s resources sector gears up for an anticipated decade or more of new investment, with an estimated US$50 billion pipeline of projects lined […]

Manufacturing

Papua New Guinea’s veteran retailer seeks to grow its local suppliers

Five questions for SP Brewery’s Ed Weggemans

A tale of two cities: why successful investment in Lae is a boost for Port Moresby

Paradise Foods’ new Group CEO plans to double the business

Six questions for Gigy Philip, Coca-Cola Amatil Papua New Guinea General Manager

Manufacturing and transportation up in Papua New Guinea despite challenges in other sectors

Papua New Guinea’s manufacturing sector on the rebound

Conditions tough in Papua New Guinea’s construction industry but hopes are rising

Making the most of Papua New Guinea-grown produce

The lessons we learned from Papua New Guinea’s last boom

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