J&J has developed its interests in Industrials in close partnership with Murray and Roberts (“M&R") and the Tata Group. J&J's entry point in the Industrials sector was via the UCW Partnership with M&R. As a broad based empowerment enterprise, The UCW Partnership provides innovative rail transport solutions to South Africa and key export markets. Since 1957,
13 000 new locomotives, suburban trains & coaches have been designed and manufactured at UCW's factory based in Nigel. Refurbishing and upgrading of rolling stock is a significant element of the UCW Partnership's growth strategy. www.ucw.co.za
J&J is committed to invest and play a bigger role in infrastructure-related sectors, and has spent the last 3 years steadily growing a pipeline of infrastructure opportunities in South Africa and the SADC region. The targeted investment areas include rail concessions, energy, bio-fuels and property development.
J&J is working closely with the Tata Group to develop a presence in the Energy sector. The first investment of this partnership is a 50% stake in KEC Holdings, the parent company of leading engineering consulting and project management firm, EON. www.eon.co.za
J&J also owns stakes in Kelvin Power, an independent power producer, and Bombela, which holds the 20-year Concession to design, build, part-finance, operate, and maintain the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link.