Italtile chief calls for infrastructure incentives

The CEO of SA’s largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles has weighed in on the struggling economy saying that the government should spell out plans to stimulate growth and protect local manufacturers.

“The current economic growth is not enough. We need a massive step change in the general economy to stimulate growth. We must also fix some of the state-owned companies. We need certainty. I think it is time we stop talking and start implementing. The government must build confidence,” Potgieter said.

Italtile, a manufacturer, franchiser and retailer of tiles, bathroom ware and other home-finishing products, has become the latest company to voice displeasure about imports, joining some of the largest chicken and cement makers.

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