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RIES GROUP in Djibouti is made of 5 compagnies gathering more than 8 activities: SOCIETE MARITIME LOUIS SAVON ET RIES Shipping and Traval agent with more than 50 years experience Forwarding Agent Warehousing Transportation ANCIENS COMPTOIRS RIES Dealers of various cars manufacturers (NISSAN, MERCEDES, PEUGEOT, TATA, SSANGYONG) Representative of various manufacturers (CATERPILLAR, HYSTERS, PERKINS)  Sales of various type of furniture LE GOUBET Tourism activites (Sable blanc, Lac abbé) Ticket sales of several airlines (Air France, Ethipian Airlines, Flydubai, Air Yemenia ...) SOCIETE DJIBOUTIENNE DE TRAFIC MARITIME Handles all type of cargo within the port i.e bulk cargo, heavy lifting and rolling equipment such as tractors ALL TRANS FZE Enables the group to handle duty free cargos storage and distribution within the free zone.

Airfficiency (Pty) Ltd offers a wide range of instruments and measuring equipment for industries, school laboratories and health facilities, backed by a superb level of support and service. Products range from classroom or educational laboratory apparatus through complex sampling and testing equipment. In addition to laboratory oriented products, Airfficiency supplies a wide range of diagnostic equipment for ophthalmic profession and a selection of surgical products including operating microscopes at competitive prices. The excellences of any business establishment supplying scientific and medical equipment is pivoted on efficient expert response to clients' needs as and when they arise. Airfficiency (Proprietary) Limited, is a scientific and medical equipment supplier of choice focused on delivering exceptional value to clients. At Airfficiency, we pride ourselves in continued customer support and providing the latest technological advances.

Historically, the group was a ship chandler, and its first emblematic industrial activity was the production of hydric block ice. Today, COUBECHE companies lie on a 28,000 sq.m property near the Port, and on a 17,000 Sqm land in the industrial zone. They directly employ some 630 people. The Group's companies hinge on two major activities, one industrial and the other commercial. Etablissements COUBECHE » was founded in Obock in 1885 by Mohamed SALEH COUBECHE and was transferred to Djibouti in 1893. MINERAL WATERCreated in 2001 to meet the market demand, Crystal mineral water immediately ranks first as an alternative to imported mineral water.With an unparalleled price-quality ratio, Crystal mineral water is produced locally under Coca-Cola license, on two different lines. Its efficient production process stems from the most advanced reverse osmosis filtering techniques. Crystal water is bottled in 50cl and 1.5L PET bottles, and in 18.9L containers for water dispensers. In January 2010, Crystal moves forward to perfectly satisfy our consumers expectations by proposing a new mineralization formula (enriched with bicarbonate), and a more elegant bottle assorted with a 100% recyclable transparent label.ICE FACTORYIce is produced from water de-mineralized through reverse osmosis, or from city water. It is delivered in 25 kg blocks, or crushed, in 25 kg bags.SUPERMARKETSIn November 2011, Coubèche Group opened your 16,146ft² (1,500m²) Casino Haramous supermarket, perfectly illustrating the brand new concept of the Casino chain – an investment allowing you to find there more than 7,000 product references coming from around the world. Butchery, cheese counter, bakery, pastry, deli counter, catering, grocery… nothing is missing! Additionally, a large frozen food counter is at your disposal. Your Casino Haramous supermarket also offers you a range of small household appliances, household equipment and games for all age groups.Thanks to an exceptional distribution network in all the Republic of Djibouti, with 120 wholesalers and close to 3,000 sales outlets, this industry generates a whole network of transport, wholesale and retail activities, becoming a source of job creation and significant value added for the economy. The COUBECHE Group, which supports the country’s economic growth, resolutely looks to the future. Large projects are underway, whether pertaining to the expansion of the industrial capacity of « Etablissements COUBECHE SARL » or the development and diversification of the networks of major food brands managed by the « Glacières COUBECHE SARL ». These projects are expected to be completed soon and should hence contribute to perpetuate the position held by COUBECHE Companies, inherently tied to the development and future of the Republic of Djibouti.

AEL Mining Services, a member of the JSE-listed AECI Group in South Africa, is a leading developer, producer and supplier of commercial explosives, initiating systems and blasting services for mining, quarrying and construction markets in Africa and Indonesia.  AEL is also the largest supplier of explosives technology and initiating systems in Africa With its head office at Modderfontein in Johannesburg, South Africa, AEL was established in 1896, and has become one of the world's leading suppliers of explosives and initiating systems.    AEL Mining Services comprises 16 businesses complimented by production facilities and offices throughout Southern Africa, Africa, and select international regions in South East Asia, South America and Europe. Annual sales are close on R6 billion with AEL Southern Africa business accounts for 60% of its sales, with the rest of Africa accounting for 33%. The balance made up from global channels, South America and South East Asia sales.

Moores Rowland International (MRI) is one of the world's top ten associations of independent accounting firms providing business, taxation and management consultancy services to organisations throughout the world. MRI member firms provide clients with help in matters such as: Business organisation in foreign countries Taxation structures Due diligence and assurance engagements in other countries Acquisition of foreign subsidiaries Legal and banking contacts in foreign locations International business information Information technology advice Foreign market assessments Export strategies Management Consulting and Business Advisory Services