MAHLE South Africa recently hosted a delegation that included Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economic Affairs, Labour and Housing of the State of Baden-Württemberg, Prof Dr Eric Schweikert and 26 members of the Baden-Wurttemburg State Government.

A presentation, highlighting the key role that Durban’s MAHLE plant plays in the supply of Aluminium Seamwelded Tubes & Turbulators to the MAHLE group coupled with MAHLE Behr South Africa’s contribution in providing Global Customers with local supply of components was followed by a plant tour.

Science2GO Team presented their demonstration to the 28 member German state delegation.

Employment equity and diversity, Internal Combustion Engine vs. Electric Vehicle powertrain, in particular the need for European Union legislation to focus on EU needs and that the African environmental landscape that requires appropriate solutions which might be different, along with the Political Landscape in South Africa formed part of the discussions that were held.

The visiting delegation took time to visit MAHLE Behr’s flagship Corporate Social Media Investment as presented by the Science2Go team and were delighted with the innovations in promoting an interest in Science, Technology. Engineering and Maths.

“The delegation was pleased with the informative visit,” said Alex Holmes, Managing Director MAHLE Behr South Africa, “these visits are invaluable in terms of informing the rest of the world of our capabilities.” 

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