Global companies in SA Global companies with a presence in South Africa all cite numerous advantages for setting up shop in the country, from low labour costs to excellent infrastructure - and as a base to export products internationally. "Nearly 50% of the American Chamber of Commerce's member companies are Fortune 500 companies, and over 90% operate beyond South Africa's borders into southern Africa, sub-Saharan Africa and across the African continent", says Jim Myers, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in South Africa. "The sophisticated business environment of South Africa provides a powerful strategic export and manufacturing platform for achieving global competitive advantage, cost reductions and new market access." Acer Africa Agrid South Africa Alcatel BMW SA Britannia Biscuits Cisco Systems SA EDS South Africa General Electric Hertz International Levi Strauss Johnson Controls Southern Africa Investments Limited Senior Flexonics Singapore Airlines Volkswagen South Africa