Curviro Trading was established in 2009 and is owned by a woman. The company started manufacturing body bags and shifted its focus to toilet paper manufacturing. It employs three people including the owner. The business plan of the company was developed and facilitated by a SEDA Technology grant. SEDA assisted with developing business cards, procuring machinery and banners to market the business. The turnover of the company increased from R500 000 to R5.238 664.80 per annum. The company also produces moulds for 2000 Non-Governmental Organisations for abused children between age 3 - 12 years which can be used as toys and in play therapy. In the discussion with the Committee, the owner indicated that two machines were purchased in order to produce toilet paper for R250 000 from the company's own turnover. The company has been operating for the past 3 years. The owner also indicated that she attended training on entrepreneurship and mentoring programmes offered by Goldman Sachs-Gibbs.