Tannery Tenant Talk An eclectic mix of tenants from various industries operate from this unique industrial park. Read why The Tannery is their business address of choice. GEM MANUFACTURERSIf you have ever wondered how things are made, a visit to GEM will show you how almost anything is made. From plastic number-plate holders, geyser parts, telecommunication parts, DVD holders and water meter parts to the little metal gadgets used to open shoe-wax tins or canned food. At the dawn of the millennium Louis Gindra, Phillip Timmerman and Cornie van der Bijl started GEM Manufacturers, which has grown from small beginnings to a staff complement of 100. The machines work to full capacity to keep up with the demand from the various industries they serve. "The business was initially situated outside The Tannery in the Silverton area. The premium we place on having secure premises made us move to the park," says Cornie van der Bijl, Director at GEM. |