The South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) is a private/public sector partnership based on best practice. The organisation has its roots in the re-alignment of the South African industry from an inward protective focus to an outward competitive focus, as was championed by Minister Alec Erwin – Minister of Trade and Industry when he first took office. SACEEC liaises with the DTI through the Team Exports South Africa (TESA) quarterly coordinating meetings.