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Nikolay Ivanov project manager MTG Dolphin shipyard Bulgaria and Ncumisa Nkanunu TNPA Supply Chain General Manager

TransneT national Ports authority (TnPa) recently named its new 750m³ grab hop-

per dredger, ITalenI, during a spe-cial ceremony hosted by the builders of the dredger, IHC Merwede in the shipyard of its partner, MTG Dolphin, in Varna, Bulgaria. The naming cer-emony was performed by TnPa’s supply Chain General Manager, ncumisa nkanunu.

The contract for the design, con-struction and delivery of the grab hopper dredger was signed between TnPa and IHC Global Production, part of IHC Merwede, on 29 January 2013. The keel was laid on 20 august 2013 and the vessel will sail under her own keel to Durban, later

this month.The ITalenI has been designed

and built to achieve low mainte-nance costs. The vessel will replace the current grab hopper dredger, Crane, which was recently equipped with a new grab crane.

This new equipment will be trans-ferred to the ITalenI after her arrival in south africa and the vessel will be used mainly for maintenance work in various ports throughout the country.

The dredger was named after the battle of ITalenI, which took place near the Ithala Mountains where the Zulu King Dingane defeated the Voortrekkers in 1838.

Tau Morwe, Chief executive

durban harbour milestone

WITH elections out of the way and everyone watch-ing carefully to see where

to now, it is encouraging to know that the Provincial Growth and Development Plan (PGDP) as a provincial approach to implement the national Development Plan in Kwazulu-natal is more than setting the standard for the rest of the country, according to Frikkie Brooks, Head of secretariat for the KZn Provincial Planning Commission.

The initial motivation for the nDP came from gov-ernment who were looking for a plan from which to lay the ground work create real change in the country, start-ing from grass roots level. It needed to concentrate on the development of a healthy econo-my which would create employment.

The initial step towards creating this vision involved extensive con-sultation of existing research, result-ing in a draft report that was first presented to the Cabinet in 2011. From this research it became glar-ingly obvious that, with careful man-agement, KZn had potential to turn into a powerhouse province.

as the third smallest province in the country, KZn currently has the second largest economy. Between Durban and richards Bay, it also offers what are currently the two largest ports in africa and the com-bination of these two factors, if well managed, bodes well for the future. There are naturally the negative aspects of aIDs, which is rife and

an education system that needs urgent attention, but Brooks feels very strongly that the prospects for the province are more than positive.

Based on this initial report and combined with the knowledge that

even after 20 years of democ-racy, the full potential of the

province was not being utilized, the KZn Planning Commission identified seven goals which are of primary importance. These goals are to create jobs by growing the economy, develop human resourc-es, develop communities by creating better living conditions for all, improve strategic infrastructure, create environmental sta-bility and improve govern-ance and policy, which

would include putting an end to fraud and corruption and finally, achieve special equity which entails imple-menting effective planning and land management systems across the province.

Having identified these goals, the next step was finding a way to imple-ment them, and to secure the buy -in of business, labour and civil society.

These goals were then broken down into manageable action work groups each of which is accountable under a tight ladder of responsibility and accountability to ensure com-petent action and create more than 2 million jobs in the region by 2030.

Brooks is confident that with this long term vision, the programme has every chance of succeeding

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development for Durban’s The lion Match Company, for the development of their new corpo-rate head office and distribution facilities in the Point Waterfront node.

The property, comprising just over 10 000m², will be devel-oped through the construction of a three storey mixed use develop-ment which includes a distribution warehouse, a retail portion, cor-porate offices and covered park-ing.

anand Joseph, regional executive nedbank Corporate Property Finance (nCPF) in KwaZulu natal, says the Bank’s funding of this project is con-sistent with its commitment to provid-ing agile commercial property finance solutions which allow clients to realise their property opportunities.

The new lion Match property is located in the Point Waterfront area

of the Durban’s CBD at the corner of Mahatma Ghandi and signal roads, and is accessible from all major net-work routes. “This development is located close to the Durban port hub and is the latest addition to the area that will contribute significantly to the vision of the redevelopment of this node,” says Joseph.

according to Joseph, the Point Waterfront area is being transformed

from an old established industrial area serving harbour-related industries, to an area which has now been redeveloped into mod-ern mixed-use buildings. “Investment into the area continues to grow, creating a modern mixed-use envi-

ronment which, over time, will command the value that the Point Waterfront proper-ties demand.

The lion Match Company is a well-established Durban-based business and has been home to some of south africa’s favourite brands, from the iconic lion safety Matches, to its growing range of personal groom-ing products. The company has amassed an impressive family of brand names that

have become segment contenders and leaders in their own right.

Gora abdoola, Chairman of lion Match commented, “The Point Waterfront area is becoming a highly sought after area for businesses in KwaZulu natal and we are pleased to have found a new home for the organ-isation in this growing area which we believe will aid towards the domestic economic revival.”

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Transnet national Ports authority, said: “Compliant with our strate-gic objectives, the new dredger will ensure that we have capac-ity ahead of demand, and pro-vide spare dredging capacity for neighbouring ports. This collabo-ration is in line with TnPa’s africa strategy. ”

Fer Tummers, Managing Director of IHC Merwede’s Dredging Division, said: “The Italeni is not the first vessel that IHC Merwede has built for TnPa. IHC Merwede has already proven itself to be a reliable and professional partner with the successful delivery of the trail-ing suction hopper dredger

IsanDlWana in 2010.“We are also proud to be build-

ing a third vessel for TnPa, a 5,500m3 TsHD. This will be the largest vessel of its kind to oper-ate in south africa and a sign of our continuing successful coop-eration.”

“as part of our ongoing com-mitment to the TnPa, IHC Merwede is glad to be participat-ing in economic developments in south africa, by implementing a supplier Development Plan to help improve local industry. This initiative will include the transfer of some of our knowledge and advanced technology to enhance the skills of the workforce within the region.”

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Harbour milestonecontinued from page one

and should see, as priorities, the development of the Durban – Free state – Gauteng logistics and Industrial Corridor, the devel-opment of the richards Bay port, the development of the Durban Container Terminal and a number of other province wide changes, such as the development of the lubombo Transfrontier Park and various agricultural development initiatives across the province.

In order to action the Durban- Free state - Gauteng logistics corridor, Brooks believes that a drive is needed to increase the movement of freight from road to rail , and when asked how this goal tied in with the recent claims by sanral that, like Germany, road would take over from rail as the major mode of transport, he commented that

the Planning Commission is “extremely concerned by state-ments made by sanral which are out of line with all discussions and agreements between all par-ties involved in the Free state, KZn, Gauteng corridor plan”, so it appears that, in spite of a number of obstacles along the way, the Planning Commission is deter-mined to make KZn a prosperous and growing place to be. Brooks strongly believes that “with the political stability in the province and the dedication of the newly elected Premier, senzo Mchunu, who is in full support of the plan – we just need to pick up the pace”.

For detailed information on the Provincial Growth and Development Plan (PGDP) please visit their website on www.kznppc.gov.za

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sigasa has taken up the reigns as

the executive Manager of the newly created Port security Portfolio at Transnet national Port authority (TnPa).

Created as a depart-ment reporting to the office of the Chief executive, the security portfolio has been disen-gaged from the operations func-tion of the authority in order to strengthen its key strategic func-tion.

With the majority of south africa’s import and export goods passing through TnPa’s eight ports, earning revenue that con-tributes immensely to the coun-try’s economy, it would be “suicid-al” to not properly safeguard our

ports, says sigasa. looking at the

challenges faced in upping the security oversight at TnPa, sigasa says there needs to be a balance between the commer-cial needs of ports and security impera-tives. Collaboration between TnPa and other vital state secu-

rity agencies also needs to be properly defined and strength-ened.

It is important that when plan-ning port expansions a coordi-nated and integrated approach between TnPa and local and pro-vincial governments is taken, and that security is included in the elementary stage.

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The Westmead Group, based in KwaZulu-natal, took delivery of two new units, making them the first customer in the eastern region, to welcome the new Volvo FH to its fleet. The first deliveries to the Western region are expected within the next couple of weeks.

“This is a very significant day for the Volvo Trucks team as it is the culmination of years of planning and hard work,” said Christensson. “and we are very proud to be delivering these first units to some of our most valued custom-ers with whom we have had a very good rela-tionship over a number of years. They both share many of our core values such as envi-ronmental care and safety, and we therefore believe these new units will certainly add a lot of value to their business.”

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ing the latest in technology and vehicles. Triton express currently provides express road freight distribution solutions for more than 2 500 customers throughout the region. The company has 13 branches throughout south africa and six in Botswana, lesotho, namibia, swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

The family-owned Westmead Group took delivery of a FH 480 HP 6x4 truck-tractor with high chassis height with B-ride. The official handover took place at the company group director, Jay Haripersad’s new hotel in Ballito, The Boathouse. significantly, The Westmead Group has taken ownership of all three gen-erations of Volvo FH models since Volvo’s inception in south africa.

The Westmead Group was established in 1995 with the main aim of delivering a commit-ted and reliable transport service to customers in the logistics industry. The Group currently employs more than 250 people and has offices in Durban and Johannesburg. Going into the future, Westmead’s entire fleet will boast new branding on its vehicles, as with the new Volvo FH introduced this week.

The new FH series, from the ground up, is loaded with innovative features and was purposefully designed with the driver in mind,

providing them with a comfortable, profitable and safe ride. With its new Volvo FH series, Volvo Trucks is pushing the envelope of what a premium truck can offer. This includes maxi-mum uptime, leading fuel economy, reliability, ergonomics, superior handling, active and pas-sive safety, as well as a range of time-saving features.

Volvo’s FH range is the champion on the long routes when it comes to performance, comfort and fuel efficiency. The diesel engines also deliver immense pulling power, and with higher torque it is possible – without raising engine revs – to fit faster rear axle ratios, which helps lower fuel consumption even further.

all the models on the FH range utilise Volvo’s I-shift 12-speed automated mechani-cal gearbox without a clutch pedal. This system has set a new standard when it comes to comfort and fuel economy. It’s as convenient as an automatic transmission and as close-ratio as a manual gearbox.

The Volvo FH has been Volvo Trucks’ flag-ship model for almost 20 years. since the launch of a new version of the Volvo FH in europe in 2012, more than 25 00 units have already been sold in that region.

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eVer expanding and diversify-ing printing company, the Paarl Media Group has acquired a

tissue plant in KwaZulu-natal. as of 1 June 2014, the Group

acquired Correll Tissue (Pty) ltd with unconditional approval received from the Competition Commission. The entity will be Paarl Tissue (Pty) ltd trading as Correll Tissue. This acquisition marks the Group’s explo-ration of extending its value chain and broadening appeal to a new and existing customer base.

established in 2000, Correll Tissue reinvent-ed itself in 2012 when it installed the de-inking and hot disperger unit. This resulted in Correll

Tissue being the only independent mill in south africa to generate a product range that matches the quality of other market leaders.

The acquisition allows the Group to expand its manufacturing oper-ations in the paper industry by harnessing the potential of waste paper – currently produced by the extensive printing operations of the Group – in the production of tissue paper. This vertical integration will result in significant value-add to the

manufacturing processes by effective utilisa-tion of waste paper generated by the printing operations.

as a business that holds sustainable print-

ing practices in high regard, this acquisition will therefore lead to synergies being unlocked between printing operations and Correll Tissue.

The plant is currently located in Phoenix Industrial Park, nearby King shaka International airport and the Port of Durban. The plant’s capacity is sufficient to convert all output produced by the tissue mill. Investment in recycling processes has resulted in 90% of the plant’s water requirements being reprocessed.

“aaron Ganesh (pictured) will head Correll Tissue as Managing Director. as the previous MD of Paarl Media KZn, aaron’s know-how, experience in manufacturing and leadership will steer the way forward with the Group diversifying its offering,” says stephen van Der Walt, CeO, Paarl Media Group.

“Correll Tissue’s competitive edge lies in providing the needs of discerning consum-ers who seek branded products of consistent quality at competitive market prices. The main product lines comprises of double and single ply virgin toilet rolls, single ply recycled toilet rolls, facial tissues, kitchen towels, serviettes, garage wipes and jumbo tissue wadding,” says aaron Ganesh.

“We are excited about the future possibilities of this tissue manufacturing facility together with the combined offerings of the Group. Our aim is to continue to deliver exceptional quality branded products utilising the best available technology in cost-effective formats for an increasing consumer market,” concludes van Der Walt.

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WITH alstom, China south rail (Csr) Zhuzhou and China north rail (Cnr) - all of which having been awarded

the lion’s share of the massive r100 bil-lion upgrade programmes of Transnet and the Passenger rail agency of south africa (Prasa) - stipulating that south african fabri-cators must comply with en 15085 in order to sub-contract to them, local companies ignore en 15085 certification at their peril. This is the view of the southern african Institute of Welding’s (saIW) general manager operations sean Blake.

“The problem is that many fabricators feel that because they are IsO 3834 certified and that there are many similarities between it and en 15085, there is no need for specific en 15085 certification. This is not the case and our fabricators, if they want to make the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, must not make this mistake,” he says.

While it is true that en 15085 is closely aligned to IsO 3834, which defines comprehen-

sive qual-ity require-ments for fusion weld-ing of metal-lic materials both in workshops and in the field, it must be understood that en 15085 is a product-specific standard for the construc-tion, manufacturing and testing of welded rail vehicles and their components and alstom’s, Csr’s and Cnr’s requirement is that south african companies which will work as its sub-contractors must be certified accordingly.

Both the Transnet and Prasa contracts have a stringent local manufacture stipulation (60%-70% for the passenger coaches; 55% for the diesel locomotives and 60% for the electric locomotives) affording local fabricators one of the biggest opportunities in south african industrial history.

But Blake reiterates that all parties will insist that local fabricators are en 15085 certified. “For the Chinese this has a special significance

as Transnet initially came under fire for ignor-ing rumours of dubious quality with respect to the Chinese tender winners who will go to great lengths to ensure that their quality is nothing short of world class,” Blake says.

One of the main quality control measures will be en 15085, which is an important stand-ard in both europe and China with a total of 931 manufacturers having been certified in Germany and 360 in China. “These are indeed significant numbers in this limited fabrication sector and south african fabricators should take heed of them,” says Blake.

saIW executive director, Jim Guild, concurs that any fabricator serious about being part of these initiatives will have to be en 15085 certi-fied and that the Institute is doing what it can to facilitate local certification “We have been talk-ing to en 15085 experts worldwide in our pur-

suit of making the process as easy as possible for local fabricators and we are establishing a cooperative relationship with DVs in Germany which will ensure manufacturers have access to both preparatory advice and en certification. I urge all those interested to watch the saIW press and website over the next few months for details,” he concluded.

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THe investment of r55-million in a new truck plant for Hino trucks on Toyota sa’s extensive manufacturing site in Prospecton, near Durban, is confirmation of

the importance of these large commercial vehicles to the country’s leading motor manufacturer. This was the mes-sage from president and CeO Dr Johan van Zyl when he addressed a large group of dealers, customers and media representatives at the new plant at the end of May.

This latest investment in the truck plant is only part of recent investment in local production, with more

than r1-billion having been spent on production facilities in Prospecton over the past cou-ple of years. “Hino is a strong brand with great global suc-cess and in south africa the truck segment of the market is seen as a good growth oppor-tunity, both in the domestic and export markets.”

“as a group company, Toyota is committed to the Hino brand and this investment underlines just how serious we are about trucking - as per the Hino brand campaign launched in 2013 and we will Keep on Trucking,” explained Dr. Van Zyl

The new assembly plant currently has an annual production capacity of 5 000 units on a single shift and this can be increased sig-nificantly as demand grows. The number of people employed at this plant and its related

support functions currently stands at over 160 team members.

The move to the new facility took place during shutdown at the end of last year and enabled the implementa-tion of a new assembly principle called the Jundate Principle. This allows for sub components to be assembled away from the main assembly line. Once these parts are assembled they are delivered in sequence to the line JIT (just in time) to be fitted to the unit on line with benefits in terms of both pro-ductivity and quality.

at present the trucks produced here - all the Hino models as well as Toyota Dyna - are for the domestic market and neighbouring countries only. Hino trucks for other markets in africa are imported from Japan, with many pass-ing through south africa to have bodies

and special equipment fitted. a switch to local production for some of these export markets could occur in the future.

Domestically, Hino has made a good start to the year in the local mar-ket with total sales of 1 126 medium, heavy and extra-heavy trucks in the first four months of 2014. This equates to second place in the rankings of local truck manufacturers and distributors and Hino retained its no. 1 position in the medium commercial vehicle segment with Dyna and Hino 300. More than 130 000 Hino and Dyna trucks have been sold in sa to date, giving Hino one of the largest truck parcs in the country.

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FMCG giant Unilever places high emphasis on its people and is investing significantly towards

developing employees as individuals and as teams while collectively creat-ing a winning formula for the success of the business.

speaking at the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Human resources(Hr) Forum, Unilever’s Vice President for Human resources, antoinette Irvine (pictured) gave an audience of Hr professionals an insight on some of the factors that contribute to mak-ing Unilever one of the most sought after and compelling companies to work for in south africa and the world over.

“Our recruitment and retention practices at Unilever are selective

and uncompromising. We hand pick and develop the world’s finest talent and leaders to help deliver on the company’s strategy to make sustain-able living commonplace.”

“What earns Unilever the reputation as one of the most attractive employ-ers on the continent is the organisa-tion’s structure and culture, which creates an enabling environment for people with a winning mindset, a pas-sion for consumers and an appetite to drive personal performance,” said Irvine.

Unilever south africa was awarded the no1 employer in south africa; no 1 employer in the FMCG sector; and no 1 employer in the Manufacturing sector for 2013 by the internationally renowned Top employers Institute.

These awards resonate with the

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leaDInG south african snack manufacturer simba has officially opened its new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Prospecton,

KwaZulu-natal.The new plant was opened by simba’s Business

Unit CeO, alan Henderson and is the company’s third manufacturing facility in south africa.

simba Manufacturing Director, andrew Havinga said, “This is a very proud moment for simba and its employees. simba is one of our country’s most-loved brands and has been a valued part of the south african landscape for over 58 years, which is why we are pleased to open this world-class manufacturing site and to welcome our new 90-strong team members. The KZn team includes many skilled technicians with approxi-mately 60 percent of the current staff complement consisting of talented graduates joining us fresh from local tertiary institutions.”

The Prospecton plant will enable simba, which

is a subsidiary of PepsiCo Inc, to meet the increasing demand for its lays and simba potato chip products. With simba’s two other plants located in Gauteng and the Western Cape, the Prospecton plant is strategically positioned to ensure a strong regional presence while provid-ing the opportunity for future expansion.

Havinga continued, “We have seen demand for our products grow for a number of years now and our new facility will help us meet this demand and better serve the needs of our valued retail partners and other customers. This is a milestone achievement for the south african business and I’d like to thank everyone who has worked so hard to make it happen. It has taken just 484 000 project man hours to complete the project and bring some of the world’s latest manufacturing technology to south africa’s simba.”

The advanced technology employed will ensure the plant produces to its optimal perfor-

mance levels while still operating as a highly efficient and environmentally stable operation. This includes processes to increase the efficiency of the machinery while reducing electricity con-sumption and ensuring increased water reuse (limiting the drain on critical natural resources). The plant also has a strict recycling initiative in place and aims to achieve approximately 90 per-cent recyclable waste in the first year, which will significantly reduce what is sent to local landfill sites.

“Many of the technicians employed on site are sourced directly from the Durban University of Technology and local FeT (Further education and Training) colleges. This is priority for the company as it allows us to play a role in imparting technical skills transfer opportunities to young south africans and create additional local employment opportunities for new graduates,” concludes Havinga.

Advanced manufacturing facility for KZN

sOUTH africa’s automo-tive manufacturing indus-try believes it must learn

from the dramatic collapse of the australian auto sector.

national association of automotive Components and allied Manufacturers of south africa (naaCaM) executive Director, robert Houdet said the australian industry’s collapse, which could trigger the loss of over 30 000 jobs would provide valuable insight for south african auto companies.

Houdet said learning from the australian and eU crisis would be unpacked to industry at south african automotive Week, by global manufac-turing doyen and advisor to australia’s shattered automotive industry, Goran roos, whom Houdet says is “arguably the most capable of sharing these lessons.”

roos will be a keynote speaker at the 2-day conference, which forms part of the south african automotive Week Tradeshow at Gallagher Convention Centre on October 14 and 15.

“There are many learnings that the south african industry has to contem-plate and implement to ensure the sustainability of our own industry,’’ Houdet said.

The shock announcement, with-in months, confirming the closures of Ford, GM Holden and Toyota in

australia by 2017, which is forcing manufacturers to re-invent them-selves in order to stave off mass job losses, is one of the most talked about developments in recent manufactur-ing history.

roos, a swedish-born, celebrat-ed academic across the globe and the founder or co-founder of several companies in different countries has worked as a consultant in more than 50 countries as well as having served in management positions in several european and Us-based corpora-tions.

Most recently he has been support-ing the australian Prime Minister’s Taskforce on Manufacturing in australia.

‘’The australian scenario and the eU crisis which has virtually overnight decimated component manufacturers’ traditional markets, hold telling mes-

sages and learnings for african manufacturers....relating to com-petitiveness, input costs, stra-tegic positioning and the impor-tance of diversification,” says Houdet.

economic modelling by the Productivity Commission of australia has predicted that up to 39,000 jobs, mostly in Victoria and south australia would be lost after the end of production by Ford, GM Holden and Toyota in

the period 2016-17.This estimate comprises 11,120

direct jobs being lost at the car manu-facturers, plus another 28,100 jobs in the car component supply chain.

south african automotive Week Director andrew Binning described the securing of roos for south african automotive Week, hosted every two years by the south african industry and government, as “a coup.”

“He has made numerous presen-tations on profitable manufacturing with reference to the eU crisis and australia, is very eloquent and prob-ably a vital, unobstructed and candid voice that south africa must hear.”

Binning said the industry Conference over 2 days, would feature other top speakers including the CeO’s of Toyota sa, nissan sa, naaCaM and saaCI, among others.

SA must learn from Australia’s auto industry implosion

Industry iconretires

IVan Clark, chairman of the board of Grindrod, retired at the end of May after

a 37-year association with the company, having turned 70 recently. On his watch as CeO of the group in 2005 and 2006, Grindrod was the top listed company in south africa and the top shipping company in the world.

He joined the Grindrod Group in 1977 and rose through the ranks to CeO, a posi-tion he held from 1999 to 2006, when he was appointed deputy chairman and sub-sequently chairman when Murray Grindrod retired after 50 years with the group.

Ivan, with the support of the chairman and a strong board of directors, guided the group from a reported loss of r66 million in 1999, to the number one listed company in south africa and to the Marine Money International top listed shipping company in the world, for 2005 and 2006. Grindrod, one of the largest companies in Durban, was also the Financial Mail’s top company for 2005, 2006 and 2007, and the top KZn company in 2005. Grindrod celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2010.

The Board has elected Mr Mike Hankinson to succeed Mr Ivan Clark as new Chairman after the aGM, effective 30 May 2014. Hankinson has been serving on the Grindrod board since December 2009 and was a member of the audit Committee, and is Chairman of both the remuneration and nomination and the social and ethics com-mittees.

Alan Henderson, left, and Rod Robinson officially open the new

Simba plant

GM Holden production line

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ICTUS EQUIPMENT -on its way to KwaZulu-Natal

ICTUS EQUIPMENT is a mining and lubrication company, founded in 1979 by the late Jack Meiring. He used his passion for design to create pumps that were efficient, robust, reliable and cost effec-tive. It was this passion that drove him to continu-ally modify and improve the range of products, thus ensuring the company remained at the forefront of the pump industry.

HISTORYICTUS started on a small scale selling primarily to a few mines and informal businesses in order to keep the overheads low and maintain a cash flow that allowed for an aggressive capital investment. At the turn of the millennium ICTUS grew at a rate which allowed for further investment in the busi-ness and as a result, the company purchased modern premises with a state of the art manufac-turing plant. The head office in Johannesburg occupies in excess of 2000m2, and has been further modernised to enable increased output and further expand. The main focus remains on the consumer and striving to manufacture the best possible quality at the best possible prices in the shortest possible time. Through intensive testing and quality control, all products have been labelled “Performance Proven”, and ICTUS carries this logo with pride as a personal quality guarantee.The company employs over 40 permanent employ-ees and a number of contract workers that service the Gauteng region. Many of the employees are based off site and the company has established a good reputation in the Mining Sector.

NOWFor the past four years in a row, despite the chal-lenging economic climate, the company has experi-enced a year on year growth rate in excess of 33%. The company has become the ‘preferred supplier’ to numerous major mining houses and industries in South Africa and hold various contracts on the mines to supply and service equipment. ICTUS currently exports to more than 17 countries worldwide, and this number is growing all the time. According to ICTUS Operations Director, Wesley Meiring, the company attributes this success to its commitment to customers. “We endeavour to give them a cost effective, reliable, always evolving product backed up with impeccable service.”“We are a BEE contributor and upliftment and development of our staff is key to us.” The company prides itself on the fact that the vast majority of current staff have been there for many years and many of them have worked their way up in the company and improved themselves by taking advantage of the various training and courses on

offer. “We offer various training opportunities to all staff wishing to enhance their skillset. Outside training is always done at recognised institutions ensuring that staff have a qualification to be proud of. By means of internal training, our staff are often rotated, giving them all round knowledge in the manufacturing process. This also ensures that staff do not get bored and that skillsets are able to grow.” “We firmly believe that our people are our greatest asset and take great pride in motivating them to always do better“he explained. “Our staffs are trained to know that no matter how good you are at your job, there is always room for improvement.”ICTUS consists of two divisions; namely a Mining

and Construction division and a Lubrication and workshop division. The Mining/Construction division offers locally manufactured cement and grout pumps and mobile hand and air grout and cement mixers as well as the newly developed Electric Maxi Mixer which is used for continuous batch mixing and pumping.The Lubrication division offers a wide range of oil and grease pumps, hand and air operated, hose reels, meters, dispensing guns and accessories and transfer kits to name a few. This division accounts for nearly 50% of sales. The Lubrication division has two sub-divisions, one offering the blue series and the other, the platinum series. The platinum series is locally manufactured. It is very robust and of a very high quality. The blue series which consists largely of Ompi products, is imported from Italy and are of equally high quality and competitively priced.ICTUS is the official agents of Ompi for the entire African continent. Ompi is based in Italy and produces high quality products whilst trying to keep costs to a minimum.Ompi has always committed itself to the realisation of systems which involve reliability, security and efficiency with respect for the environment. ICTUS chose Ompi for the blue series because, like ICTUS they have taken the utmost care and use only the best materials on the market. The result is a product which ensures maximum efficiency and operation regularity and maintains its reliability over time.

THE FUTUREThe company has also recently undertaken a number of feasibility studies and discovered room for expansion in the local market. One of the primary areas identified is Kwazulu-Natal and the company will shortly be bringing its superior brand of product backed up with good service, technical advice and maintenance to the province.

Contact DetailsICTUS Equipment (Pty) Ltd

Head Office: 40 Colin Wade Street, Wadeville Tel: (011) 824-2941/2 Fax: (011) 824-3155

Email: [email protected] Office: 90 Columbine Place, Red Hill

Tel: 082 521 6388 [email protected]

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range of materi-als from tita-nium to human cartilage, and can print cus-tom products, such as phone cases and jewellery, to shoe proto-types and even house s t r u c t u r e s . It is also pre-dicted that as the technology develops, these possibilities will only continue to increase.”

Botes adds that while the implemen-tation of 3D printing is evident in many sectors, from architecture to aerospace and medical, more recently it has altered traditional manufacturing processes. “Generally, smaller busi-nesses operating in the manufactur-

ing industry have out-sourced their model designs to specific

suppliers, there-by remaining dependent on the supplier for both the deliv-ery time and

the quality of the specific product.

“However, the d e v e l o p m e n t of 3D printing technology now empowers busi-nesses to cre-ate innovative, c u s t o m i s e d products with a faster turna-

round time, and without compro-mising product quality.

“Given that 3D printing is only restricted by computer-aided design competencies and printer availability, the technology is increasingly becom-ing a feasible option for a wide range

of enterprises, resulting in a relatively low entry barrier for many entrepre-neurs wishing to start a business after noticing a gap in the market.”

In terms of job creation, Botes says that 3D printing could potentially improve the sustainability of the local printing sector. “The new technology will force companies operating in the traditional printing industry to review and introduce new service offerings. This approach will not only create jobs, but maintain jobs in an industry that is facing discontinuation, due to the shift from print to digital.”

Botes advises that while 3D printing has endless possibilities, it is still in its early stages, especially in south africa. “local entrepreneurs con-sidering investing in the technology must ensure that they seek advice from industry specialists. Customer research is also vital as the general public and customers may be hesitant or sceptical to use a product manufac-tured via 3D printing.”

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FUTUrIsTIC as it may seem, 3D printing has the poten-tial to change the way south

african businesses operate, as well as introduce a new stream of entrepreneurs into the econ-omy. From a global perspective, this invention has already created countless opportunities for busi-nesses to differentiate themselves from competitors, with 3D printing products and services expected to approach $6 billion worldwide in the next four years*.

3D printing involves a printing device that layers liquids, powders, and sheet materials together in a digital model to accurately create a three-dimensional final product.

Christo Botes, spokesperson for the sanlam / Business Partners entrepreneur of the Year com-

petition, says that although this technology is still relatively new to south african shores, its glob-al success highlights the many opportunities that local entrepre-neurs stand to benefit from, should they be able to capitalise on this innovative method of production.

Botes also points to recent research compiled by Canalys, an independent analyst company that strives to guide clients on the future of the technology industry, which revealed that the size of the 3D printing market, including 3D printer sales, materials and associ-ated services, reached $2.5 billion globally in 2013 and is expected to reach $3.8 billion in 2014.

“Originally used for the pro-duction of plastic prototypes, the application can now handle a

3D printing set to boost SA entrepreneurs

sOUTH african companies in the quarrying industry should con-sider investing in the growth

of their businesses right-now as the world and local economies drag them-selves out of a prolonged slump and edge towards improved growth.

On the heals of the country’s fifth successfully run elections and a flood of positive data from leading econo-mists, it makes sense to invest in an industry that ultimately supports all future building and construction pro-jects and supplies more than 80% of the raw materials required for struc-tures and roads.

nico Pienaar, director of the aggregate and sand Producers association of southern africa (aspasa) says it is imperative that especially sand and aggregate min-ing operations are able to respond to increased future demands for con-struction materials.

“Government and the private sector have backlogs in terms of investment in physical infrastructure. With elec-tions out of the way, Governmental heads have received a fresh mandate and will want to be seen to be deliv-ering on their campaign promises.

likewise, businesses are seeing the first real “green shoots” of a revival in world economies; and that trans-lates into increased demand for south african exports and commodities.”

“statistically, history shows that these macro indicators are followed by an up-tick in the residential build-ing industry and are followed shortly afterwards by the construction indus-try. This improvement is already in evidence and we are seeing vastly better sentiments in the residential sector already. With a new mandate, Government can be expected to unleash some new infrastructure pro-jects that should further stimulate the building and construction industry.”

“For this reason we believe it is time for sand and aggregate produc-ers to look to the future and put plans

in place to deal with a higher growth scenario. also, to look at the type and quality of minerals being produced and to actively market them to custo-dians of projects that are either in the pipeline or are being planned, such as municipalities, public works, construc-tion firms and consulting engineers,” says nico.

He adds that local statistics show that residential, non residential and total building projects show healthy growth and that year-to-date figures are supporting the fact that 2014 building figures will be up from last year - upholding predictions that the industry has reached a turning point. Furthermore, stability in the political arena should bode well for the future.

“With the elections over we can hopefully return to the real issues and work with Government and the industry to move towards world-class mining practices in order to produce world-class aggregates and building products. We need to work together to create legislation that formalises the industry, introduces stricter standards and puts a stop to illegal mining and unnecessary borrow pits.”

The time to invest is now

THe on-going riots and labour dis-ruptions in the platinum industry is causing south african busi-

nesses to continually feel the impacts of strikes, which is damaging eco-nomic growth, and in turn negatively impacting local businesses within the mining sector, as well as those inad-vertently involved.

according to annelie smith, Corporate executive at risk Benefit solutions (rBs), the risks related to strikes and riots – across all sectors – are steadily growing as the number of strikes in south africa continues to increase. “Business owners need to ensure that they are covered for the various risks that strikes and riots may bring about for their business, such as damage to property and loss of income due to interruptions caused by labour unrest.”

Compared to a few years ago, when strikes were erratic, these incidents are steadily becoming more constant within the country, says smith.

The 2012 annual Industrial action report by the Department of labour,

released late last year, revealed that strike activities increased by approxi-mately 48% during 2012. a total of 99 strike incidents were recorded in 2012, and of these, 45 were unprotected.

One such way for businesses to protect themselves from strike-related risks is by making use of cover pro-vided by sasria, a state-owned short-term insurance company which has a mandate to provide specialised risk cover for physical damage caused by riots, strikes, terrorism, civil commo-tion and public disorder to corporate / commercial and individual policyhold-ers.

“Many businesses have short-term insurance solutions in place protecting them against catastrophic perils like fires, storms, earthquakes and other risks, however, damage to property caused both by politically-and non-politically motivated acts of destruction is excluded from these policies. Many businesses may not know that this standard exclusion is a global practice and applies to all insurance policies.”

sasria’s Integrated report 2013,

revealed a 91% increase in claims frequency, driven primarily by labour strikes, as well as an increase in claims severity of 135% for the period ending 31 March 2013.

The trigger for sasria to cover an instance is based on the direct dam-age to a business property, as a result of a strike or riot. “For example, should a business premises be set alight by rioters, sasria would cover the dam-age to the property, as well as the on-going costs requiring payment dur-ing the period, such as rates & taxes, loans and high purchase agreements for example. However, should a strike take place near the property, result-ing in the business ‘shutting down’ its operations temporarily, and sending staff home as a result of intimida-tion, there is no direct damage to the property and therefore the instance will not be covered by either the prop-erty or the sasria policies, despite the business suffering a financial loss as a result of the business being inter-rupted.

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TeMPeraTUres may be plummeting as winter forces its icy grip on south africa, however gas stocks remain

high, as local gas market leader afrox has proactively addressed the challenge by importing over 4 500 tons of lPG to ensure that sufficient supplies are available for consumers to warm their homes during the cold spells.

afrox head of lPG Mark radford reveals that the shipment has already been offload-ed at the company’s richards Bay strategic storage facility. “Currently, Handigas lPG is available at all afrox outlets across south africa.”

“With the onset of extreme cold and snow in parts of the country, we expect demand to rise sharply, and imported stocks will meet a possible shortfall in local supply.”

according to radford, demand for lPG is on the rise in both the commercial and consumer sectors.

“as a result, afrox considers it neces-sary to import stocks to act as a buffer against local shortages. Importing lPG on an ongoing basis, although costly relative to local product, will be required to ensure that rising local demand can be met,” he continues.

radford stresses that the world class afrox import facility ensures that the com-pany is well placed to cater for these demand spikes.

“The needs of customers and consumers are a priority, and we are prepared to invest to meet market expectations.”

LPG stocks rise

By roNelle ramsamy

THe high uptake of voluntary severance packages at BHP Billiton’s Bayside aluminium has significantly minimised

forced retrenchments, if any, at the ageing smelter.

It is believed more than 300 employees have opted for voluntary and early retirement pack-ages, which become effective at the end June.

In January, the mining conglomerate announced the shutdown of Bayside’s remain-ing potlines effectively ending aluminium pro-duction at the smelter and leaving hundreds of jobs hanging in the balance.

However, Head of external affairs at BHP Billiton aluminium sa (asa), aroon Patel said

recently that there was a possibility there would be no forced retrenchments as a result of the ‘very good uptake of packages’.

“some Bayside employees will be offered early retirement and some absorbed into the Hillside operation.”

“The applications for voluntary and early retirement packages will be reviewed and finalised shortly.”

“There are also transition plans in place where certain individuals will be asked to stay on longer to ensure skills transfer and a smooth transition,” said Patel.

Meanwhile, the decommissioning of Bayside has commenced and will be concluded by the end of June.

‘The transfer of liquid metal from Hillside to

the value-added product cast house at Bayside has begun, in line with ensuring a continued support of the downstream industry.”

“We have been in constant contact with local traffic authorities to ensure the transfer is done safely. safety of everyone remains our priority and we will continue to offer support in this tough period. This includes psychological and financial advice support,” Patel said.

The possible sale of the cast house as an entity is also on the cards. Patel said following the request for expression of interests from potential buyers, the company was now at the end of sale assessment process.

“We are about to receive the final bids and are testing the viability of the sale. In about a month’s time, we will know whether the sale

of the cast house is viable and if not, we will explore our remaining options, which is aligned to the vision of sustainably providing metal to the downstream industry,” said Patel.

The ongoing discussions with stakehold-ers, and the consultative process with unions and non-union representative bodies from the beginning of the year, have been described as both productive and meaningful.

“Various options were jointly considered. We are very grateful for the responsible and professional manner that everyone has con-tinued to display making us quite positive of the future.”

Article courtesy of Zululand Observer

Bayside forced retrenchments slashed

Hundreds of school children at five schools in northern Zululand benefitted from a

Road Safety Awareness project initiated by Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC).

Presented in the form of storytelling by specifically trained local amateur actors, the children learned that road safety is a responsibility that affects all road users.

driving road safety at schools

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leaDInG geotechnical solutions provider, Franki africa, part of the Keller group, is busy with a number of challenging piling

contracts in the KZn area. One of these is the Mount edgecombe Interchange, where the central scope of work comprises a four-level interchange with the highest bridge being 1600 metres long and 27 metres high and the next level 700 metres long and 18 metres high.

The four main structures are being piled with a total of 407 no x 900 mm Ø temporary cased, cast-in-situ, friction piles of depths ranging between 22 metres and 34 metres. In addition there are a total of 28 no x 900 mm Ø similar piles for temporary piers that accommodate incremental launching at an elevated height of 12 metre above the ground of the main bridge, which will be jacked from either end to meet in the centre.

as of end May 2014, a total of 120 no. per-manent piles and 28 no. temporary piles have been installed. an additional seven piles have been installed because of the high water table and soft layers of mud over the lower two-thirds of the pile on the south side.

“But we are steadily progressing out of this area and expect to be able to maintain a more stable rate of production for the remainder of the contract,” says Jaco Pienaar, Franki Contracts Manager.

another contract is the reconstruction of the

Durban Bay of Plenty Pier, which Franki africa (KZn) was appointed to carry out by ethekweni Municipality in October 2013.

Franki assistant Divisional Manager, Paul Pearce, says the existing pier is a reinforced concrete deck supported on precast concrete piles which retain a rock groyne beneath the pier. “Due to scour and failure of the precast piles, approximately 75m of the seaward end of the pier has failed and is to be demolished and reconstructed,” Pearce says.

The main scope of works includes the demo-lition of 75m of the existing piling and deck; installation of 22 no. 750mm diameter x 24m permanently cased piles; construction of 75m x 10m wide new deck and the installation of 300 no. 4-ton geotextile scour protection bags within and around the seaward end of the pier. “In order to safely demolish the old pier and con-struct the new one, it is necessary to construct a 110m temporary jetty adjacent to the existing structure as a working platform,” Pearce says.

The new deck, which will be approximately 4m wider than the existing deck, will be con-structed in 11 sections. Custom shuttering will be supported on the new and the existing piles and, as with all marine works, the risks associ-ated with rough sea conditions are ever-present making the fixing and maintaining of the deck shuttering challenging.

“For this reason glass fibre coated polysty-

rene blocks will be used for soffits to enable quick placing and removal,” Pearce says.

Currently Franki’s siva Govindasamy, a vet-eran Durban pier builder having worked on Dairy Beach Pier, ushaka Pier, Umhlanga Pier and the more recent argyle stormwater outlet, and James Van Wyk are supervising the works.

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Rotor Brake: Stops from full speed in 10 seconds or less when the forestry cutter’s hydraulics are deactivated.

Low Number of Teeth: Provides fast knockdown of trees and low-cost replacement.

Pressure Gauge: Visible from the seat to help the operator run the attachment at peak efficiency.

Safety Chains: Reduce debris thrown to the rear.

Spiral Tooth Pattern: Allows one tooth to engage at a time for smoother operation and less horsepower demand.

Adjustable Push Bar: Has three positions to accommodate the operator’s preferred setting. Gathering feature pulls brush and trees towards the center of the drum.

Features:

CONSTRUCTION, CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

COnsUlTInG engineering south africa (Cesa) is appalled by the pressure

put on its members to certify pay-ment for work not done and will not bow to pressure from greedy, unscrupulous and unqualified contractors and corrupt officials.

“We are concerned and as an organisation that represents this invaluable profession which is the backbone of quality infrastructure, we cannot accept this despicable behavior and conduct to continue unchallenged,” states Cesa CeO lefadi Makibinyane.

He cautions that Cesa will not allow these bad elements to hold the profession to ran-som or deter members from practising their profession. Their actions are denying people a better life through the delivery of basic ser-vices and critical infrastructure underpinning economic growth and job creation.

“Our Government has done everything to prepare internationally acclaimed policies

but implementation has been their achilles Heel mainly due to these unscrupulous officials who are erod-ing the profitability of, not only our member firms, but most companies doing business with government, especially municipalities where the rot lies.”

Makibinyane adds that governance in most municipalities in the country is in shambles and is worsened by the political interference in administration.

“In Cesa’s space in the economy we shall be relentless in holding those in power accountable to ensure that the quality of basic services through effective and efficient infra-structure is delivered to the people of south africa. We shall work closely with government institutions to ensure that these corrupt acts are identified and their perpetrators reported to the south african Police services, the Public Protector, the special Investigative Unit and national Treasury, for further investigation and prosecution,” he concludes.

Beware unscrupulous and unqualified contractors and

corrupt officials

Taking on challenging piling contracts in KZN

Franki now Part of KellerMeanwhile Franki africa MD roy Mclintock

says that being part of the Keller Group is a tremendous boon. “The Keller Group is the world’s largest independent geotechni-cal engineering contractor. Being part of an organisation like this has obvious and significant benefits for Franki africa including access to a wide range of innovative tech-nologies, finance for future growth and, of course, a wealth of geotechnical intellectual property and experience,” he said

Keller, which acquired esorfranki Geotechnical (now Franki africa) from Jse-listed esorfranki towards the end of 2013, has approximately 8,000 staff worldwide and global annual revenues of around ₤1.5 billion. Keller is the clear market leader in the U.s., Canada and australia, and has prime posi-tions in most established european markets as well as a strong profile in many developing markets.

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Welcome to the future – a future of MwangazaWe are all writing a part of the script which tomorrow’s society will play out. At Royal HaskoningDHV we would like the title to read: ‘Welcome to the future’ - and for our chapter in that script to read ‘Mwangaza’ - a Swahili word which means ‘light’. Together with our partners and clients we consider how we can create a welcoming future - developing efficient and smart living.

Whether switching on a light, travelling to work or drinking a clean glass of water - the solutions and work of our engineers surround us, making lives better and brighter. Our work contributes to the sustainable development of communities. Together, we deliver innovative sustainable answers to today’s challenges.

Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent, international engineering and project management consultancy.

aCCOrDInG to Occupational Care sa, construction work is a dangerous busi-ness and, according to COID stats, it

is one of the industries with the highest injury rates.

In order to create awareness of this situ-ation, OCsa would like to highlight a num-ber of important provisions set out in the amended Occupational Health and safety act, Construction regulations which were prom-ulgated on 7 February 2014, in Government Gazette no. 37305.

The Construction regulations, 2014, are applicable to all persons involved in construc-tion work

In terms of regulation 9, a contractor must, before the commencement of any construc-tion work and during such construction work, perform risk assessments as part of the health and safety plan to be applied on the site and must include:-• the identification of the risks and hazards to

which persons may be exposed to;• an analysis and evaluation of the risks and

hazards identified based on a documented method;

• a documented plan and applicable safe work procedures to mitigate, reduce or con-trol the risks and hazards that have been identified;

• a monitoring plan; and • a review plan.

reg 7(8) of the amended regulations requires a contractor to ensure that all his or her employees have a valid medical certificate of fitness specific to the construction work to be performed and issued by an occupational health practitioner in the form of annexure 3.

This means that:• all construction workers need to be medi-

cally certified to perform construction work. no person may therefore be allowed to per-form construction work unless they are in possession of a medical certificate declar-

ing them fit to perform construction work. • The assessment to determine whether a

construction worker is fit to work should be based on the worker’s risk profile and should consider: job title, job tasks, antici-pated health and safety hazards/risks and control measures (existing and/or required).

• a medical certificate contemplated in reg 7(8), may be issued by an occupational health practitioner. In terms of the definition of occupational health practitioner in the Occupational Health and safety act, this includes an occupational health nursing practitioner and/or an occupational medi-cine practitioner.

• The medical certificate of fitness must com-ply with the format stipulated in annexure 3 of the amended regulations .

• The employer of a construction worker must provide information confirming: job title, job tasks, anticipated hazards/risks and control measures.

• This information should be provided by the employer, before sending the worker for a medical assessment.

• The certificate should be signed by the OHnP (Occupational Health nurse Practitioner) or OMP (Occupational Medical Practitioner) depending on who performed the medical assessment.

Amended construction regulations

THere has been increasing demand in south africa for VIP Polyurea coatings since a.b.e Construction Chemicals’ last

year secured an exclusive agreement with Voelkel Industrie Produkte (VIP) of Germany for the local distribution of the company’s globally-specified range of protective coatings and joint fillers.

noel abendroth, a.b.e.’s Divisional Manager: VIP Polyurea systems, said a.b.e. – part of the Chryso southern africa Group – had recently secured several high-profile contracts for the Munich-produced VIP Polyurea coatings. The decision to select the range was based on its “revolutionary” benefits which include durabil-ity, superior protection, ease of application and turnaround times.

Included in the new contracts are:• VIP Polyurea coating was the preferred

choice for the refurbishment of the vehicular

ramp at the KZn Department of education’s high-rise Malgate Building. Xotherm was the applicator for this project at 72 stanger street in Durban;

• new waterproofing of the luxury Mandela rhodes apartment block in the Cape Town CBD where the existing waterproof coating had failed within a year after application;

• new surface coating of the Cape Town rapid Bus Transport (rBT) system’s con-crete pedestrian ramp at Canal Walk which a.b.e. assigned to its approved applicator, Thermoseal. Trials are currently underway to also apply VIP Polyurea to the area’s expan-sion joints;

• Thermoseal was also the applicator after VIP Polyurea was selected for the waterproof-ing of the strandsig apartment block on the beachfront in The strand, Western Cape. The area covered was around 900 square

metres;• VIP Polyurea was used in a “sandwich

waterproofing” application at new ablution facilities at the University of Cape Town rugby Club’s headquarters. The applica-tor, Thermoseal, “sandwiched” VIP Polyurea

coatings both underneath and on top of the concrete screed for this project which cov-ered about 600 square metres.“Furthermore, VIP Polyurea was recently

introduced to the farming community at the nampo trade show at Bothaville – south africa’s biggest agricultural trade show - where there was tremendous interest in future use of the coating for silos, implements, warehouses, dams and fertiliser tanks, to name just a few applications.”

abendroth said VIP protective membranes were free of harmful volatile organic com-pounds (VOCs) and solvents, and represented a “dramatic advance” over polyurethane and epoxy technology. “The VIP systems are gen-erally designed to perform for around 25 years, depending on the nature of the project, which substantially cuts the costs of repairs and maintenance,” he explained.

Strong market response to polyurea coatingsCONSTRUCTION, CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

reFleCTInG its uncompromising com-mitment to quality, the liviero group, south africa’s largest privately owned

multi-disciplinary construction company, has been awarded certification and registration of its Integrated Management system based on IsO 9001, IsO 14001 and OHsas 18001.

“Obtaining this certification validates all of our efforts to care for people and the environ-ment, and improve the quality, delivery and

dependability of our prod-ucts and services,” com-ments group CeO neil Cloete. “This is a con-tinuation of our efforts to establish ourselves as a contractor of choice and it is a significant mile-stone in our continuous

improvement efforts.”elaborating on the achievement, liviero

Group sHerQ Manager Gerrit van Heerden notes that the organisation’s successful com-pletion of the rigorous process required for the IMs certification is testament to liviero’s unwavering drive for safe working practices, product quality and customer satisfaction.

ISO certification

awarded

sIKa Multiseal-Za is a self-adhesive, bitu-

minous sealing tape; one side laminated with aluminium foil.

This handy DIY prod-uct is an ideal, quick-fix solution for sealing and repair against water ingress and draughts in roofs, including sheet metal work; building cracks; inside of gutters; and bituminous felts and other types of roofing sheet.

sika Multiseal-Za is UV resistant, very easy to apply, economical, weather-proof and it can be over-painted. It allows easy adhesion to many substrates, is bitumen-resistant, and can be applied at low temperatures.

Using it is easy:– simply clean the surface area; cut the tape to the necessary length; remove the release film; and press the tape firmly onto the substrate with a suitable pressure roller. Voila!

Due to market demand, sika has launched this product in three new sizes: 50mm x 2.5m, 75mm x 2.5m and 100mm x 2.5m.

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THe new group holding company for Technicrete, rocla and Oconbrick has been announced as Infrastructure

specialist Group (IsG). The group was formed in 2013 after three

leaders in the manufacture of infrastructure and mining products merged. The business-es were acquired from Murray & roberts by a consortium consisting of private equity firm Capitalworks, rMB Ventures, Pan african Group and senior executives in the businesses in October 2013.

“The three IsG companies apply special-ist knowledge to manufacturing and supply-ing innovative infrastructure products to the

construction and mining markets in southern africa.”

“We needed to find a name that captured what our three established brands deliver, as well as being open to encompass new businesses we may incorporate in the infra-structure field,” says albert Weber, CeO. “We believe that IsG is set to become a major player in the construction industry.”

as the IsG companies are all market leaders in their focus areas, the three trading entities will remain Technicrete, rocla and Oconbrick. Technicrete is a leader in the manufacturing of concrete products for the construction and mining industries in south africa, while rocla

manufactures precast concrete products for infrastructure with factories throughout south africa, namibia and Botswana. Oconbrick is a pre-ferred high quality clay brick supplier to all major construction and property develop-ment companies. Its products have been used in many pres-tigious projects from the Constitutional Court to sandton City.

Being proudly south african is important to the group and Weber further believes it has an important role to play in development. “IsG is proud to be committed to the sustainable development of our region and its people.”

Infrastructure specialist group announced

Glass panels and sheets that weigh up to 600 kg can now be handled with even greater care, using the new VacuMaster

Glass from German vacuum technology compa-ny, schmalz – available from Tectra automation.

suction cups can be configured to evenly dis-tribute the load of a panel – minimising load scat-ter and point loading which can put panels and personnel at risk. Featuring two backup vacuum circuits (according to DIn en 13155) and an integrated power failure monitor, the system can be operated without a connection to an electrical power supply, while still maintaining maximum safety standards.

In operation, padded suction plates create a vacuum directly against the glass surface to lift and secure each panel. This ensures that the handling system doesn’t mark, scratch or chip the glass. It also enables operators to handle the glass with greater freedom of movement – mak-ing it ideal for high-rise facades and areas where

manoeuvring space is limited. It can easily be connected to a crane for overhead handling in a variety of construction and maintenance applica-tions.

Positioning and aligning glass panels is also easier with the VacuMaster. Work pieces can be swivelled manually by up to 90° and rotated by up to 360°. a unique mechanism is further able to lock the panel’s swivel in increments of 18°, and rotation in increments of 45°.

The system is highly modular, and can be configured to provide maximum effectiveness in a range of glass handling applications: Using six suction plates provides enough force to lift 450 kg, and 4 suction plates provides enough for handling up to 300 kg.

VacuMaster Glass is available with a cover for protecting the UV and ozone resistant suction plates, and an ergonomically designed box for protecting the system during transportation to and from site.

Safety first for heavy glass handling

aFTer the initial presentation of slentite at K 2013, the world’s biggest plastics fair, in Düsseldorf, the new high-performance

insulating material has now been presented to the scientific media.

slentite is an organic, polyurethane-based aerogel that owes its special product proper-ties to its nano-porous structure.

adopting a new chemical approach to high-performance insulating materials, the research team of Dr. Marc Fricke, advanced Materials & systems research, is now presenting slentite – a product that not only features extra-low thermal conductivity, but is also available for the first time as a solid panel. It thus permits insulation 25 to 50 percent slimmer than

conventional materials for the same insulation perfor-mance.

at the same time, thanks to its open-porous structure, the panel has outstanding moisture regulation proper-ties.

For architects and house builders, slentite therefore offers a high degree of design free-dom, be it in the modernization of old buildings or the construction of new ones.

since the product’s first presentation the new insulating material has generated huge inter-est. “We have talked a great deal to companies in the construction and refrigerator industries

who have been a tremendous help in the on-going optimisa-tion of the product’s properties,” said Dr. nils Mohmeyer, new Market Development. “These early and direct consultations have also given us a better

understanding of the requirements of the insu-lation market as a whole,” he says.

BasF can thus offer a product that is tailored directly to the needs of target groups while also being energy-efficient. slentite offers an ideal combination of low thermal conductivity and an open porous structure, thus offering excel-lent insulation values as well as a good room climate.

sInCe its first road safety product was introduced to the south african market in 1974, 3M has shown remarkable

commitment to making the country’s roads safer with new product innovations, govern-ment partnerships and pedestrian training programmes, particularly with scholars.

3M has partnered with the government to provide highly reflective materials used in official signage and markings on sa’s national and provincial roads, particularly in hazardous, high-accident areas. 3M’s reflec-tive materials are also used in licence plates and large vehicle marking to increase overall visibility and safety.

“The products supplied by 3M’s Traffic safety systems Division, such as our prismat-ic retro reflective road signage materials, are a cost-effective way to ensure that sa roads are safer,” explains andrew Blackburn, sales and Marketing Manager, 3M Traffic safety systems Division.

3M south africa initially supplied retro-reflec-tive road signage material with the introduction of its Glass Beaded Material in 1974, and later with higher-reflective Prismatic Materials in 2000. Today, this material has evolved into Diamond Grade DG3 reflective sheeting with “full cube” technology that produces a material that is nearly twice as bright as other types of prismatic sign sheeting.

3M’s durable Diamond Grade reflective sheeting is designed to enable all road users to see and react in good time to other cars and road signs in both day and night time and in all weather conditions. The range provides reflec-tivity, angularity, and durability for virtually any traffic signing requirement.

3M was instrumental in ensuring the intro-duction of government regulation 192a, which stipulates that vehicles of a certain mass and length are fitted with reflective yel-low tape, as per saBs eCe r104, in order to ensure visibility. 3M offers its Diamond Grade Conspicuity Tape for large-vehicle marking to improve road safety by offering the highest reflectivity available to vehicles on the road.

3M prismatic sheeting and raised pave-ment markings have also been used on many of sa’s provincial and national highways to improve road and lane visibility for all perma-nent and temporary road structures, from road studs to gantry signs.

Making SA roads safer

Babcock’s supply of heavy construction equipment to support the construction of an airport on the remote island of St Helena will also be deployed to build a permanent wharf

on the island that will allow ships to dock alongside for the first time in St Helena’s history. The island is in the South Atlantic

Ocean, 2000 km from the nearest mainland.

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reGUlarlY reviewing financial policies and contracts is vitally important, even in the engineering and construction sector.

In order to ensure that one is always in a posi-tive financial situation, it is important to under-stand the risks associated with your business and review or adjust financial policies accord-ing to any major changes on a regular basis.

This is the advice of lebogang Mashego, Business Consultant: engineering at lion of africa Insurance (lOa), who says insurers cannot emphasise enough the value of being insured under the correct policy in line with their businesses products and offerings.

“In south africa, and other african markets, the engineering and construction sectors con-sist of specialised insurance policies, and as such have been underwritten by highly techni-cal, competent and qualified staff,” explains Mashego.

For businesses and individuals alike, Mashego says insurance products are usu-ally seen as a grudge purchase and are often the last expense to be ticked off on an income statement before an engineering pro-ject commences. “What many businesses fail to understand is the value of obtaining insur-ance, particularly engineering insurance, and

often only learn this value after suffering huge financial losses.”

according to Mashego, these businesses are known in the industry to be exposed to a higher risk and therefore it is imperative that businesses understand and identify all the risks associated with their business before a project even begins.

It is advised that a specialist be employed to identify risks and that the client disclose as much information about their business as possible in order for the correct policy to be recommended and implemented.

Furthermore, Mashego says clients may be tempted to withhold information or give the incorrect information with the intention of pay-ing a lower premium, but in the long run, if a specific element is not covered in their policy, a disastrous event could cause the client to find themselves underinsured or have their claim repudiated.

“We therefore encourage clients to disclose any inadequacies they may be exposed to, such as underqualified contractors or not hav-ing the required fire protection installed. even having faulty equipment on site is taken into consideration for the underwriting process. These disclosures assist specialists in provid-

ing the best possible cover, giving the business owner peace-of-mind that they are covered for any risk they may be exposed to,” explains Mashego.

Mashego says the guidelines in terms of underwriting common engineering risks at lOa consist of two main criteria which are devel-oped using high level measures such as the level of severity versus frequency of the haz-ards which the insured is exposed to.

“The low level criterion is applied using the risk profile of the insured which is developed using the acknowledged information. Criteria such as location of risk, type of construction or equipment, experience of contractors, claims history of the insured, etc.”

With the high level and low level analysis,

he says internal guidelines will then produce an optimal technical rate and policy structure. “The information gathered is then matched against market trends and conditions – for example in a soft market, the quoted premium can be a fraction of the premium obtained with a technical rate.”

Hence, Mashego says it is extremely impor-tant for the insured to understand the terms and conditions of their insurance policy. The engineering industry is complex on its own. “It is best for clients to obtain the services of a broker to explain the terms and conditions of the policy issued, especially in an industry such as engineering,” concludes Mashego.

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leGranD has extended its DlP trunking range to include new illumi-

nated, low energy consumption mini-trunking, plinths, trunking and col-umns.

“legrand’s com-mitment to keep-ing abreast with the latest global electrical and digital trends and requirements in residential and commercial buildings, is confirmed by the introduction locally of new products and systems,” states luk Ivens, general manager, legrand southern africa. “The new multi-function illuminated DlP range is used to efficiently combine the dis-tribution of high and low currents and leD illumination in a single product. Features of this system include cost efficiency, low energy consumption, enhanced safety and modern aesthetics.

“leD lighting, which enables

energy consumption to be con-trolled, also meets new require-

ments for ‘Green Buildings’. leDs, which are integrated in the DlP lighting module, continuous-ly diffuse a soft light, providing standby lighting less than 5 lux, which is easy on the eye.”

This illuminated PVC trunking is designed for com-fort, safety and

aesthetics in reception areas and passageways of non-residential buildings, like hotels, offices, hos-pitals, exhibition halls, shops and museums and for specific needs in the residential sector.

legrand has also worked closely with medical professionals and social organisations to pro-vide solutions and technologies for elderly and disabled people to continue living in their own homes.

Illuminated PVC trunking

FlOWCreTe south africa celebrated ten years of trading, expansion and success in the specialist flooring industry recently

with an elegant evening of fine dining at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban.

The resin flooring company has grown from its humble beginnings in 2004, when it was just a small facility in Pinetown Durban, to its cur-rent position as a continental supplier of epoxy and polyurethane flooring systems with multi-ple factories and offices across south africa.

On the night of the celebration, which was attended by all the company’s staff, Flowcrete south africa’s Managing Director Craig Blitenthall recognised the hard work that had gone into developing the company:

“Flowcrete south africa is proud to have grown into the successful business we are today. Through dedication, determination and having a solid team leading the company, Flowcrete south africa has become a definite leader in the industry. We will continue to evolve, innovate and lead the way for many more years to come.”

The story of Flowcrete south africa is one of fast paced progress. It quickly made inroads into the national market by acquiring Ivory Industrials in January 2005, a chemical com-pany that manufactures epoxy and synthetic resin based screeds, linings, grouts and wear-ing lines.

The larger facilities that Ivory Industrials brought with it allowed for rapid growth and Flowcrete south africa quickly devel-oped a strong reputation in both Durban and Johannesburg’s construction sectors.

2008 marked several significant landmarks for the still young floor manufacturing spe-cialists. Firstly it saw an expansion into the Western Cape market with a new Flowcrete south africa sales office being opened in Cape Town. This meant that the company was a force to be reckoned with, as it was now cover-ing all the major areas of south africa.

Being part of Flowcrete Group, Flowcrete south africa joined the rest of the global net-work when they were acquired by the rPM Group in 2008. This acquisition meant that the south african business gained a larger network of suppliers and increased its support base, which helped it to achieve more of the local market share.

This exceptional progress in such a short period of time means that today Flowcrete south africa has large manufacturing facilities and sales offices in Durban and Johannesburg as well as a new warehouse and sales facility in Cape Town. It is also able to supply con-struction projects across africa and increasing its continental footprint remains a key focus point for the business.

From left to right: Flowcrete South Africa’s MD, Craig Blitenthall, Flowcrete South Africa’s Commercial Director Anusha Naidoo and Flowcrete Group’s Vice

President & International MD Craig Brooke

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royal HaskoningDHV has been involved in numerous wastewater treatment plants in europe that have successfully been converted into energy factories. For both existing and

new plants they approach the opportunities as a business case, step by step. every step has to give return on investment within a reason-able number of years.

The company is now working on its first plant in KwaZulu-natal - providing their client with first-hand technology, experience and knowledge.

“Using biogas to produce electricity has the potential to substantially reduce the carbon footprint of a wastewater treatment works,” states siva Chetty, Water Technology: Management, Operations and Maintenance at

royal HaskoningDHV.Plants in south africa have

the potential to recover up to 50% of the energy used through methane gas produced in the digestion process. By further opti-mising the efficiency of the plant, producing energy becomes a fact.

“We had to come up with a new word for “wastewater” as there is no more waste: we are turning it into a valuable supply of energy and that is why we now refer to energy Factories. all the energy needed in the waste-

water treatment process can be derived from wastewater - and there may even be some sur-plus energy which can be given back to soci-ety,” comments Bert Bakker, Market segment leader: Water and Wastewater Treatment at royal HaskoningDHV.

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WITH changes slated for 2015, there is much uncertainty over new emissions regulations and who it will affect.

Many companies seem blissfully unaware of the implications of not having systems in place on time.

The increasing focus on environmental awareness and social responsibility, as well as bottom-line penalties, is the key driving force behind industry placing greater empha-sis on measuring, monitoring and controlling the effluent and emissions from their plants.

Under existing legislation water effluent needs to be within certain standards and new legislation relating to air quality moni-toring will mean that industry will need to mea-sure, monitor and control the gas emissions from sites.

CheckIT systems specialises in instrumen-tation, measurement and control and offers

customised solutions by leveraging its alliance Partnership with national Instruments, a global leader in this field. CheckIT systems has expe-rience related to environmental monitoring of gas emissions within different industries and water purification projects that have been car-ried out as key research projects at a number of top tertiary institutions in Kwazulu natal.

CheckIt systems offers a mobile solution

Beware - New emissions regulations that can be used to acquire data from various industry standard sensors, and then analyse the data using custom developed software to be presented to the user in a clear, easily readable format with a level of complexity to suit the application.

With powerful local processing the system can process large amounts of data at high speed and then transmit all the data or only the anomaly to the Cloud or client servers. The system aggregates data from one or many remote sites, and then presents the data to give a clear global picture. The system boasts built-in ruggedness and is easy to customise for different applications. There is the ability to combine a wide range of sensor types to give a full picture of measurement and more advanced automatic analysis of the data, as well as the addition of escalating alarms through sMs, email, or a mimic display.

The right people get to see the right data at the right time.

By being able to simultaneously measure energy, emissions, condition, production, and other parameters on the same platform and from various 3rd party systems allows man-agement to see the real cost of production of their product, from electrical energy cost through to efficiency.

The systems play nicely with existing PlC’s and sCaDa systems, and helps bridge equip-ment that does not talk to each other.

The modular design of these solutions allows a turnkey system, or easy integration of any separate component of these solutions with 3rd party sensors, sCaDa systems, data-base back-ends and partnership with other solution providers to add functionality to exist-ing products in the marketplace.

leO’s XsP range of single-phase sewage submersible pumps is designed for waste-

water drainage in factories, construction sites and commercial facilities. The pumps are also ideal for drainage systems in municipal treat-ment plants as well as in methane pools and for field irrigation.

The XsP range is reliable, durable, eco-nomical and effectively transfers liquids with solids of up to 15 mm as well as long fibres. With the distinct design of the wetted parts, the pump has a wide flow range with a total head (non-overload) feature. The XsP is anti-

corrosive as it is constructed from stainless steel and special cast iron material.

Complete drainage is achieved due to the bottom suction structure and its large channel helps to prevent the impeller from clog-ging.

a float switch automatically turns the pump on/off according to the change in the liquid level.

leO is represented locally by raPTeCH.

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UnIleVer sa is teaming up with the Wildlands Conservation trust to provide ‘green-preneurs’ with access to nutrition

and hygiene packs, as part of the company’s goal of improving the livelihoods of consumers who use its products.

The initiative forms part of the broader Unilever sustainable living plan, with specific and measurable targets for 2020.The company is committed to double its business, whilst halving environmental impact and increasing positive social impact.

The Wildlands Conservation Trust is a non-profit organisation that promotes ‘green-pre-neurship’ by enabling disadvantaged com-munities to collect recyclable waste and grow trees, which they then barter for livelihood support items such as groceries, bicycles, Jojo tanks, building materials and school fees.

as part of the initiative, Unilever provides Wildlands with access to health and hygiene packs, which green-preneurs barter for collect-ed waste. The packs contain products, such as sunlight laundry Bar, Knorrox, lifebuoy soap, Domestos, rama, Pepsodent and Vaseline.

One pack can be bartered for 70 kg’s of recy-clable plastic, or between 20 to 40 indigenous trees grown (size dependant).

“Wildlands do not ‘hand out’ livelihood sup-port items,” said Wildland’s CeO Dr andrew Venter, “we promote entrepreneurship with our barter - reward model based on national green-ing activities. When partners like Unilever come forward with items that can add value to the lives of our hard working green-preneurs, we

are extremely appreciative and grateful.”

The first handover of packs took place on Friday 16th May in the Haniville community in KwaZulu natal. Over 60 community members turned out for the day, many of whom who were previously unemployed, but are now able to support themselves and their families through the waste collection program.

Providing Green-preneurs a unique way to barter waste for products

Ruedi Vogeli from Unilever is pictured with Ganephi Duma a Tree-preneur from Swapo in Pietermaritzburg, who

could not hide her excite-ment after receiving two grocery packs at a hand-over that took place on Friday, 16 May 2014.

FOllOWInG a cooler system failure in early 2014, severe water contamination was

experienced on an oil tank located at the Pietermaritzburg branch of Hulamin - a leading manufacturer of high quality rolled and extruded aluminium products for the local and international market.

engen Fluidlink is the appoint-ed onsite lubrication manage-ment provider at the Hulamin Pietermaritzburg facility, and site manager Gustav Groenewald reveals that water contamination promotes oxidation and can lead to failures in components such as bearings and shaft journals, as well as the jamming of mechanisms such as pilot valves, trip cylinders and hydraulic pistons.

He explained that the Vacuum Dehydrator achieved outstanding results in unrivalled time. “Maintaining the highest standards of oil purity is one of the most critical priorities when maintaining a hydraulic system.”

“The Vacuum Dehydrator system was highly effective, having cleaned the hydraulic oils to an IsO 4406 standard in three days - well ahead of any competitor products. Desiccant breathers proved to be cost effective and performed well in keeping all the unwanted float-ing particles out.”

The internationally recog-nised IsO 4406 cleanliness code quantifies particulate contamination levels per ml of fluid at three sizes, namely; 4 micron (µ), 6 µ, and 14 µ. The code is also expressed in

three numbers; 19, 17 and 14. each number represents a contaminant level code for the correlating particle size, and includes all parti-cles of the specified size.

Filter Focus COO Craig FitzGerald notes that the Vacuum Dehydrator has been proven to perform well beyond any competitor prod-ucts. He explains: “Wet or emulsified oil is

drawn into the system under a vacuum. The first chamber is a quiet zone that leads to thermostat controlled heaters. The oil is then drawn into the vacuum separator under nega-tive pressure and low humidity conditions.”

He says that this provides the ideal envi-ronment to quickly and effectively evapo-rate dissolved or emulsified water and gases. “Vapours and gases enter the chiller/conden-sation unit and are released into the water receiver. Cleaner, drier oil is then passed back to the oil tank. Depending on the volume of water contamination, multiple passes are required to achieve target dehydration and cleanliness levels.”

Groenewald believes that the Vacuum Dehydrator will provide Hulamin and Fluidlink with cleaner oil in the future. “There is no doubt that Filter Focus will be able to assist us with keeping oils to an IsO 4406 standard in all our hydraulic applications. What’s more, the ser-vice from Filter Focus is cost effective, swift, precise and friendly, which is another major value-add,” he concludes.

Contaminated oil purified to ISO 4406 standard in three days

From left to right - oil prior to installation and oil after installation of Vacuum

Dehydrator

THe Institute of Waste Management of southern africa (IWMsa) supports the views of the Un and its plight to reduce

factors contributing to climate change. The growing environmental impact landfill sites have in south africa needs to be addressed and every citizen can help reduce their envi-ronmental footprint.

The most recent national Waste Information Baseline report indicates that south africa generated approximately 108 million tonnes of waste in 2011 where 98 million tonnes were disposed of at landfills.

Only 10% of all waste generated was recy-cled during that year. according to Dr suzan Oelofse, President of the IWMsa, landfill gas is a general term that describes the gas produced during the microbial degradation of organic waste in a landfill.

landfills are among the biggest producers of methane, a gas which is 21 times worse than carbon dioxide in terms of its so-called greenhouse effect and is a contributing factor to climate change.

according to the Greenhouse Gas Inventory for south africa, conducted from 2000 - 2010 and published in 2014, the total greenhouse gas emissions from solid waste disposal on land increased by 72.3% over a ten year period from 2000 to 2010.

“although the use of biogas from landfills to produce electricity is a good alterna-tive to methane emissions in the environ-ment, it should not be used to advocate landfilling as the best waste treatment option, since the present day trend is towards waste minimisation rather than towards waste dis-posal,” explains Oelofse.

Call to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

waste properly

In south africa, 98 million tons of waste is still sent to landfill each year. recycling initiatives

remain limited and pro-gress is slow and unem-ployment is a real nation-wide problem. KZn busi-

nesswoman and founder of supa Mama, Thina Maziya

(pictured), is tackling both of these problems one refuse bag at a time.

supa Mama works with approximately 100 Kwa-Zulu natal based, previously unem-ployed women who, after being trained in the types of plastic to collect, gather over 5 tons of plastic waste a week. The waste is recy-cled and turned into refuse bags that are sold in supermarkets around the province.

Maziya’s innovative business model turns rubbish collectors, into micro-entrepreneurs, real supa Mamas, and provides women with a weekly salary to help them feed their families. Maziya’s infrastructure cuts out the middleman and gives her the oppor-tunity to deal directly with the ‘Mamas’ and therefore pay them the best price for their recycling efforts.

“We realised that the Mamas were walking far to collect their plastic, and could not carry the waste collected over long distances, so we set up collection points around the province to assist them in increasing their volume. We’ve also set up a safe sMs weekly payment system via absa Cashsend so our Mama’s don’t have to carry cash,” says Maziya.

supa Mama bags are competitively priced, which gives the consumer at the store shelf the opportunity to choose between a regular refuse bag and one that will make a differ-ence in people’s lives. “This is not a quick eco-conscious promotion. eco and social enterprise is embedded in the Dna of our business. The more bags we sell, the more Mamas we can employ and the more waste we can save from landfill,” said Maziya.

The supa Mama brand was conceptual-ised in 2012 and is the flagship consumer brand offered by Verigreen Pty ltd. Verigeen Pty ltd, formerly Izaka Plastics, has been in the plastic manufacturing business since 2001.

Rubbish collectors into micro-

entrepreneurs

ENviroNMENtAl MANAGEMENt & CoNtrol

Enquiry no: 36

Enquiry no: 37

Enquiry no: 38

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Commission (ITaC). The Commission gazetted the sugar industry’s application for a revision of the tariff on 20 september 2013. The industry presented its case to the Commission which also received input from importers.

Towards the end of 2013, it was reported that the sit-uation had become most serious with cheap imported sugar flooding the south african market, threaten-ing the sustainability of the industry and adversely affecting communities in job starved regions.

executive Director of the south african sugar association, Trix Trikam, said that the south african government has always understood and supported the necessity for pro-tecting the industry and operated an import tariff aimed at protecting the industry from countries that are over-supplying the world market with sugar below the cost of their production.

However, the import tariff had become ineffective as it was based on an outdated calculation that did not predict or cater for the rand-Dollar exchange rate and the world sugar price levels that are common today, hence the review.

speaking on the outcome of the review, Mr Trikam said that although the level of Us$566 will provide a measure of protection for the sugar

industry at current levels of world sugar prices and exchange rates, it is unlikely to be sustainable in the medium term, and there is a possibil-ity that the tariff may not curb imports.

The tariff is not a fixed amount and it is affected directly by world sugar prices and exchange rate fluctua-tions. The problem is that there is no correlation between the world price of sugar and the costs of production. The world price is below the cost of production because sugar producers globally are subsidised by their gov-ernments.

Sugar price amongst lowest in the world

With regards to the impact on consumers, the retail price of south african sugar is amongst the lowest in

the world and the cheapest in africa. Further, ITaC found that general infla-tion levels dictate the price, regard-

less of cost increases or import competition.

Minister rob Davies from the Department of Trade and Industry, have agreed strategies for the sustainability and growth of the south african sugar indus-try.

One of the strategies was to have an appropriate import tariff for sugar in place to ensure mini-mum imports of sugar. Currently the increased DBrP has pro-vided some protection.

Commenting on the review Unati speirs, Chief Director of agro Processing, Department of Trade and Industry, said that the government supported local

industry, employment, growth and sustainability for our country as well as the region.

Ms speirs went on to say that the sugar imports had reached high levels in December and January, however she had noted that the DBrP increase had seen the situa-tion equalised with the tariff curbing imports in the past few months.

More than a million people depend on the south african sugar industry that makes a significant contribu-tion to the socio-economic growth of south africa and this cost competitive industry is ready for opportunities to contribute further to south africa through renewable energy.

Reprinted with permission from the South African Sugar Journal

Tel: +27 31 701 3261/2 l Fax: +27 31 701 8216 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.natalpumps.co.za

FOCUS ON THE SUGAR INDUSTRY

THe south african sugar not only sweetens your tea, but it stirs much needed socio-

economic development in some of the most job starved rural regions in our country. The sugar industry doesn’t only grow sugar cane, it grows the economy for the benefit of all south africans.

It is against this backdrop that the industry is pleased that the government recognised the need for a review of the Dollar Based reference Price (DBrP) which gives the industry a tariff for the first time in more than four years. The level is lower than what the sugar industry applied for, how-

ever the industry is appreciative of the government’s support and believes it is a step in the right direction.

dBRP increased

The DBrP has increased from Us$ 358 per ton - which afforded no protection to the sugar indus-try - to Us$566 per ton which has afforded some protection. The tariff is the difference between the DBrP and the world price which is based on a formula.

This increase follows a long and thorough process by the International Trade administration

Sugar tariff triggered

JOHn Thompson, the Power Division of aCTOM (Pty) ltd, has been designing and manufacturing water-tube boilers for

the sugar industry since their factory was established near Cape Town 60 years ago. During this period they have supplied over 100 water-tube boilers to customers in local and international markets, the majority of which have been for the sugar industry.

In a recent ground-breaking deal, John Thompson has won a multimillion rand con-tract to supply two 100 t/h capacity indus-trial water-tube boilers for a new sugar mill in Java, Indonesia.

It was awarded the contract in the face of fierce international competition in november 2013.

The boilers are for the Indonesian govern-ment’s new Glenmore sugar mill in eastern Java. The contract was awarded to John Thompson by the ePC contractor for the pro-ject, PT rekayasa Industri-Weltes Consortium based in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta.

It is the first contract for industri-al water-tube boilers to be won by John Thompson in south-east asia. The division is already well established in this market as a supplier of package boilers, with a strong base of customers in a variety of industries that include the food, textiles, chemical, rubber, animal feed, beverage and fishing industries.

“John Thompson will design and manufac-ture the pressure parts, combustion equip-ment and other critical components, whilst fabrication of non-critical parts will be carried out by local contractors to John Thompson designs.

“The boilers will be erected by local con-tractors under John Thompson’s guidance,” said Peter McIntyre, Consultant engineering and sales, John Thompson Industrial Water Tube Boilers.

The boilers, each rated at 100 t/h with steam conditions of 47 bar(g) and 455 deg C are of the top-supported design to withstand the arduous local seismic conditions.

The John Thompson supply contract is due for completion by the end of 2014 and the mill is scheduled to start-up in september 2015.

The new sugar mill, featuring cutting-edge technology, will be the largest in Indonesia, with the capacity to crush 6 000 tons of cane per day.

Contract for water-tube boilersStanding from left, Mr Hical, Procurement

Manager, Mr Hery, Deputy Project Manager, Mr Andyo, Engineering Manager, all of

Rekayasa with seated, Peter McIntyre and Shahana Mahomed both of John Thompson

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Carl HayCoCK, md for wsP eNvIroNmeNt & eNergy, afrICa

THe sugar industry is a major stakeholder in the agricultural industry in sub-saharan africa

– and more locally, in KwaZulu-natal. Historically the coastal region of KZn was always known for its reliable rain-fall patterns and this made the region well-suited to farm sugar as - from crop cultivation to steam production in the milling process - the sugar indus-try relies heavily on water. However, the quantity and quality of available water resources is becoming more strained.

While the coastal region of KZn still has south africa’s highest average annual precipitation, the rainfall pat-terns in this region are no longer as reliable as they once were and we can already recognise the impact that cli-mate change and global warming are having on precipitation and resultant weather events.

added to this - in addition to agricul-ture - KZn is also an important hub for industrial development in sub-saha-ran africa and the expansion of other industries continues to place pressure on the environment in terms of water availability.

With more variable precipitation, a growing population and an increased number of upstream water users demand is outstripping supply in industrialised areas and the costs of

meeting the demand requirements is escalating.

as water is of fundamental impor-tance for agricultural production, the risks to the availability and quality of water is forcing authorities and proac-tive companies to examine their water foot printing. This includes under-standing and documenting where the industry gets its water from, what the water is being used for, potential loss-es or gains and, the related risks and opportunities - from both a corporate

and at an individual operations level. Water foot printing may not (yet)

be conventional, in fact, it is often seen as a ‘grudge’ spend with no economic return other than to ward off regulatory, financial and reputational risk, or potential business closure - which in itself is often unlikely due to social constraints. However, there is a huge industrial side to water in agri-cultural or agro-industrial businesses where, understanding the relationship of supply and usage provides a frame-work on which to develop systems for strategic management of this vital resource.

additionally, when working with engineering and environmental sus-tainability experts, such systems can be further customised for associated risk mapping – in the present and future - and compliance monitoring, to create a real-time tool that can identify economic opportunities or potential cost savings in terms of water use, product loss and possible downstream operations. The opportunity from such an “environmental management tool” is not only in its ability to document the risks and track compliance, but the meaningful management of this data for operations on the ground will also raise the flag early on so that risks can be appropriately managed. Moreover the knowledge that can be gained from this real-time management tool will empower the industry to replicate or continuously monitor these areas

Water footprinting themselves going forward, which drives continued improvement in terms of performance and compli-ance.

However, adapting to more sus-tainable water management prac-tices isn’t just about risk and regu-lation. In fact, a real-time water management tool will also inform both operational and executive level decisions within an organisa-tion – and if used well, will ensure opportunities are capitalised on. For instance, the environmental and social wins include reduced water consumption, improved social access to clean water and enriched ecosystem health. simultaneously, the potential busi-ness opportunities are numerous and include reduced operational costs and improved production efficiencies, aligned to sharehold-er expectations, enhanced com-

munity relations and augmented market access.

Undertaking a comprehensive scientific approach to water foot printing across the business offers both great business reputational benefits and potentially significant savings in water and energy costs, as well as other process related enhancements that far outweigh the initial upfront costs. From implementing site-specific water monitoring and management initiatives, to corporate govern-ance and reporting mechanisms, this level of water foot printing is designed to support strategic decision making – robustly and legitimately – thus integrating the environmental aspects of the busi-ness into the business of making money sustainably.

THe 2013/14 crushing season at Gledhow sugar finished on 19 December 2013. The expected final crush for the season

was in the region of 1,51 million tons of cane and a refined sugar production estimated to be +182,000 tons.

The last time that Gledhow Mill recorded an annual crush exceeding 1,50 million tons of cane was in 1998/99 and the refined sugar make then was 173,985 tons.

The impact and effect of the extensive replant, ratoon and rehabilitation of the cane farms over the last three years and the good seasonal rainfall measured, has been significantly positive and material in terms of the profitability of the Company.

The Gledhow sugar Company, in its fifth year of operation, has grown from strength to strength and is realising the objectives of the Board and its stakeholders. Gledhow continues in its quest of producing high quality eeC2 refined sugar for its industrial customers. Furthermore, Gledhow successfully retained its FssC 22000 Certification following the surveillance audit held in november 2013.

The Mill risk Control Management Programme continues to be a strategic focus for the team and once again Gledhow was accredited with a 5 star safety nOsa grading.

The Gledhow sugar Company growth phases have almost reached full design milling capacity and the prospect for 2014/15 and beyond appears very good on all fronts. The initiatives with regard to Gledhow’s policy of transformation on land reform have been successfully executed, with significant growth measured in terms of cane delivered and to be delivered in future years. This growth is planned to be in the region of 49,0% of

2013-2014 Crushing seasontotal cane delivered to the Mill by 2015/16. Much of this growth is expected to come from new entrant growers.

The Glendale Valley Mansomini Project, consisting of approximately 300 hectares of new development over the last three years, received the accolade of the Minister of land reform and Development, Honourable Gugile nkwinti.

The role played by grower partners in improving the cane delivery and cane quality at Gledhow this season has been exemplary and augurs well for the future. The 2013/14 season experienced the lowest no-cane stops in the last 15 years.

The prospect of realising Co-generation of electricity at Gledhow over the next 5 year

plan is encouraging. The full and comprehensive environmental Impact assessment (eIa) study was expected by March 2014, thus allowing Gledhow to prepare the Power Procurement agreement for the next round of bidding in 2014. To that effect the Board approved capital of r27 million from December 2013 for the first phase of three phases of a boiler upgrade and plant optimisation to enable the plant to generate in the region of 12-18 MW/h of exportable power on a seasonal basis. This also means that Gledhow sugar, which currently uses in the region of 60,000 tons of coal, will be operating totally on renewable fuel by 2016/17.

reprinted with permission from the South African Sugar Journal

FoCUS oN tHE SUGAr iNDUStrY

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salCHaIn (Pty) ltd manufac-tured and supplied a 1.2 km, 500mm pitch replacement diffus-

er chain to Tongaat Hulett’s Felixton sugar mill in KwaZulu-natal.

The chain, which weighs 90 tons and has a breaking strength in excess of 300 tons, is used to convey shred-ded cane through a diffuser machine which extracts sucrose by circulating hot water over the cane. This diffuser system has a greater extraction rate than conventional systems.

The chain was manufactured to strict quality control standards to ensure full compliance with internationally recognised chain specifications. The components were manufactured from high quality materials, with the inner and outer links forged from en19

alloy steel which pro-vides good shock resistance, ductil-ity, greater strength and reduced wear. The pins and bushes were produced from high grade stainless steel.

salchain’s range of diffuser chains have operated efficient-ly over the past 10 years.

salchain is the leading south african manufacturer of conveyor and eleva-tor chains for industrial applications and has supplied these throughout the world for over 40 years.

Based in Germiston, Gauteng, the company serves a diverse range of markets including sugar mills, coal min-ing, cement, timber, pulp and paper to name a few.

Felixton, Tongaat Hulett’s largest south african sugar mill has an installed capacity to crush more than 2.8 million tons of cane per year

from which at least 320 000 tons of sugar can be produced.

diffuser chain for Felixton sugar mill

reCenTlY, a major raw sugar producer was

seeking to improve the company’s process control methods in order to reduce pro-duction costs, while maintaining the sugar colour that is c h a r a c t e r i s -tic of sugar as required by customers. The company had found that supplying this sugar with a lower ICUMsa colour – an indication of higher quality – and in demand by clients, was resulting in a increase in production costs.

The current process control methods in this industry involve colour measurements of sugar in a solution. These methods are both time consuming and are gen-erally not useful for real-time pro-cess control.

In response to this demand, eMX Industries Inc. has devel-oped the BriteX sensor that pro-vides in-process relative colour measurements of sugar allowing real-time process adjustments. The sensor monitors the colour as the sugar exits the centrifugals, thus allowing optimization of the process and allowing for a con-

sistent product which meets the ICUMsa colour require-ments. The sensor pro-vides meas-urement data that can be correlated to ICUMsa color allowing tight-er process control.

The BriteX analog output

signal is monitored by the control system to track sugar colour at various stages.

In addition to the analog output signal, the BriteX provides a user adjustable threshold level and a discrete output that indicates when the measured level exceeds the threshold.

The BriteX colour- monitoring system provides a cost-effective alternative to time consuming, labour-intensive manual sugar colour measurements.

The BriteX sensor is available locally through Opaque reference equipment.

On-line colour monitoring of

sugar real-time

ifm electronic’s 02V100 is a stan-dalone vision sensor designed to provide optical object inspec-

tion for packaging, manufactur-ing and quality control processes. The sensor features integrated illumination, a compact and robust design, user-friendly parameter setting and ethernet process inter-faces.

The stand-alone unit offers inte-grated lighting and evaluation in a robust, industrially compatible IP 67 housing for use in a -10 to 60°C temperature range. User-friendly parameter settings can be set conveniently via a menu-guided parameter setting software. The blob analysis used determines the selected characteristics of objects and checks the presence, size, position or completeness of the objects.

The ethernet interface also pro-vides remote maintenance with storage of error images and evalu-ation data, an update option for the sensors, as well as the pro-cess image for the connection of programmable logic controllers.

ifm’s 02V100 vision sensor is ideal for monitoring presence, completeness, position, size and quality, as well as sorting tasks.

Optical object inspection


Enquiry no: 44

Enquiry no: 45

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By sIlINde gumede – regIoNal eCoNomIC advIsor: soutH Coast

OnCe transfer has taken place on a farm, the choice of management is important as this plays a critical role in determin-

ing whether the farm will remain economically productive thereby securing its sustainability as well as cane supply for the mill area.

The sezela cane supply area has 2043 growers comprising of large scale, land reform and small-scale growers who collectively pro-duced approximately 1, 7 million tons of sugar-cane during the 2013/14 season.

Government’s land redistribution programme has brought about a significant increase in the number of emergent black farmers entering the sugar industry. as we attempt to reach Government’s stated 30% land redistribution or target, it is important to reflect on progress made in the sugar industry

Restitution Projects

sezela has one of the most extensive land restitution programmes in the sugar industry. Half of the land redistribution taking place in this area comprises of land claim beneficiar-ies with more transfers anticipated in the near future. With the objective of empower-ing the beneficiaries prior to the land trans-fer, the sezela land reform Committee has established local Project steering Committees (PsCs) comprising all stakeholders and which conducts a Post settlement Options Workshop. These workshops empower the beneficiaries to make informed decisions as to how the newly acquired farm will be managed taking into consideration available knowledge, skills and resources. The sugar industry pro-poses the following settlement models which aim towards self-management for restitution claimants.• self-Management with Mentorship;• self-Management with a suitably qualified

Manager;• lease to independent lessee/s;• Co-Management; and• lease and Joint Venture

The transfer of farms to land claim benefi-ciaries started as early as 2008. The majority of these beneficiaries, three communities at that time, entered into long term leases with the previous farm owners or to neighbouring farm-ers who possessed the experience and knowl-edge of farming a sugarcane farm. Hence, we see lease agreements mostly amongst the restitution projects. In recent years, restitution farms (communities) have chosen not to enter into lease agreements.

This can be attributed to beneficiaries gain-ing interest in farming as they see the surge of fellow land reform farmers; but more notably the introduction of the Government’s raDP policy which provides recapitalisation grant funding to distressed farms. Farms which are under lease agreement do not quality for this grant funding.

as a result, land claimants were keen to get involved in the management of their farms with a higher number of them opting for self-management.

This is a challenge; especially in instances where it was obvious that self-management was not the best option for the farm and community. In addition to the many chal-lenges and hurdles that come with farming, these farms further faced the complexities of functioning as community projects resulting in a decline in cane supply.

The industry has since intervened and made great strides to resuscitate the affected farms cane supply. The identification of farm’s fac-ing management challenges as opposed to finance etc. was critical. These projects have since been encouraged to enter into manage-ment and mentorship agreements with either a suitably qualified manager or the miller.

This type of management ensures that ben-eficiaries continue to be involved in the daily management of the farm whilst gaining the support and skills transfer provided by their farm manager or mentor. Farms that have adopted this change have seen an improve-ment in their production levels and have start-ed to experience a sense of stability on their farm. It is critical to be forward thinking and honest when advising new land beneficiaries prior to farm transfer as opposed to taking a reactive approach.

The situation for beneficiaries for land redis-tribution (willing buyer-willing seller) was differ-ent to land restitution (land claims).

Illovo sugar limited’s sezela land reform programme took place in 1997, 1999, and 2002; namely Mgayi, Humberdale and Ifafa, and equeefa respectively. In com-parison to their restitution counterparts, these growers did not have to consider deci-sion- making processes involving trusts and beneficiaries and, as individuals, were more motivated to be successful sugarcane grow-

ers. It is not surprising that these growers choose to self-manage their farms. It can be inferred that even though mentorship and guid-ance was provided to these growers during the early days of farming, more still needs to take place.

Once again, the new growers encountered economic and technical difficulties involved in

farming sugarcane and production started to decline on these farms. By the year 2012, these farms were producing on average 55% of the total production prior to transfer. The miller provides assistance in several ways, such as providing advances for input costs during off-crop.

However, this later proved unsus-tainable due to the growing number of distressed farms. The situation also prevailed amongst fellow land

reform growers that acquired farms through the Plas, and lraD programmes.

It then became apparent that intervention was required. However, this did not come easy as these growers were reluctant to accept intervention measures as they did not wish to be seen as failures. It was clear that mentor-ship in the form of agronomic extension and

economic advisory was needed and the miller could not do it alone. In partnership with the miller, experienced farmers availed their ser-vices to mentor these growers under the Illovo sugar mentorship scheme.

Growers are still involved in the daily man-agement of their own farms with the mentor being present on the farm on a frequent basis and also available to assess capital require-ments and working capital requirements. The miller provides a financial compensation to the mentor according to tons delivered thus paying according to work done. This has proved to be a mutually beneficial relationship for all parties involved. The lesson learnt in this aspect is that it is important to not rely solely on the miller to maintain cane supply. By pooling local grower experience, the miller was able to reach a higher number of distressed growers. With regard to Plas farms, we learnt that proper selection of beneficiaries and close monitoring by Government officials will assist in retaining productive farms. The sugar industry has a responsibility to influence this process.

– reprinted with permission from The Cane Grower

Sezela land reform FoCUS oN tHE SUGAr iNDUStrY

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“BMG, which distributes an extensive range of quality branded engineering components, has identified a need in diverse sectors for on-site maintenance services to overcome production challenges,” says Dave russell, director, BMG.

“recognising the extreme constraints of high energy prices, low productivity, the criti-cal skills shortage and a highly competitive economic environment, BMG brings a total solutions service to the fore.”

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a range of sweep angle Control valves is available from Mitech

for use with highly erosive liq-uids where pressures and/or temperatures are too high for pinch valves or similar slurry valves. The valves are also ideal for applications where severe flashing is expected.

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The valve has a flow-to-close configuration and few components in the

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TOnGaaT Hulett sugar south africa increased sugar produc-tion by 30% from 486 000 tons

to 634 000 tons in the 2013/2014 season. This was achieved through the focus on increasing supply of sug-arcane to the four company mills.

The company partners with com-mercial growers, government, small scale rural farmers and the Ingonyama Trust to improve productivity of exist-ing sugarcane farms and expand areas under cane through small scale grower programmes. The substantial increase in productivity serves to dem-onstrate the effectiveness of this focus on partnership.

“Tongaat Hulett is committed to its strategic objective of increasing the supply of sugarcane to its mills and through the establishment of small scale growers it is able to meet these objects while at the same time playing a significant role in the development of successful and sustainable rural com-munities in the areas that surround its operations,” said Peter staude,

Tongaat Hulett CeO.The company assists rural com-

munity members throughout the transition to commercial sugarcane farmers. Working within associations, these growers pool their land so as to increase the economies of scale of their farming activities.

Training and development as well as extension services and even assis-tance in procuring inputs is provided by Tongaat Huletts and the various

project partners work together to unlock funding.

In the last three years 24 979 hec-tares of sugarcane has been planted, creating some 6 250 direct jobs in rural areas in KwaZulu-natal.

These rural areas often have high unemployment levels and very few employment opportunities.

Tongaat Hulett plans to increase sugar production further, by more than 25% to 808 000 tonnes, by 2017/18 which will again require a substantial increase in cane supplies. 89% of this increase will come from new plantings by third parties.

The company is further part-nering with stakeholders to unlock the future potential of renew-able energy through ethanol and electricity generation which will increase benefits to the both the com-pany and its suppliers as well as to the KZn economy as a whole through increased stability in energy supplies and increased employment.

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“The company also offers pre-dictive, planned and breakdown maintenance and energy and reli-ability studies.

“These plant maintenance solu-tions ensure machine reliability, efficient maintenance procedures and optimum control in breakdown situations.

“The company’s team of highly skilled technicians has completed health and safety training and all services adhere to company poli-cies and procedures in terms of IsO 18001.

“BMG also offers extensive training, which covers electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and materials handling disciplines, as well as predictive maintenance and component fail-ure analysis.”

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BMG also provides bearings, power transmission and engineer-ing MrO installations, predictive maintenance and non intrusive trouble shooting (which includes condition monitoring and oil analy-sis) as well as energy consump-tion and efficiency studies, base-line measurement, recommenda-tions and improvement sugges-tions.

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aFTer a busy 2012 in which a number of strate-gic alterations took place,

2013 presented UCl with an excellent opportunity to bed the changes and begin realising the benefits of their preceding efforts. The company continued to make improvements to its physical infrastructure and administrative systems in support of operational initiatives. 2012 saw the first opportunity to run new equip-ment for a full season and made it possible to stream line new operations and improve performance.

The 2013/2014 season was one of their better seasons on record in terms of tonnages. The average yield was up by 10% against the long term mean although quality was an issue until late in the season. approximately a quar-ter of the crop was diverted to other mills. Conditions remained dry for the most part during winter although early september showers did provide some initial relief. Despite the dry winter the average rV stayed low for the first five

months of the season. It eventually started climbing towards the end of winter, assisted by the below average rainfall for september and the first half of October. This resulted in an unusual straight line rV curve for 2013.

a unique mixture of annual and two-year cane together with frost and dextran presented another year of interesting challenges for the factory. The past two seasons’ good rains provided an excellent cane crop which put pressure on the factory to per-

form at high time efficiencies and consistent throughput. This pres-sure helped both engineering and Production teams to focus on implementing further improve-ments to the plant. The absence of rain stretched the window of opportunity for good quality cane supply with notable relief from high ash levels in cane and decreasing cane purities often associated with the end of the season. During this period, plant availability and overall perfor-mance continued to improve to

the benefit of all stakeholders. The mill did particularly well during the lat-ter half of the year in surpassing more recent average weekly crush rates which reflects the attention given to reliability.

The mill’s work towards qual-ity assurance accreditation and food safety compliance continues and the improvements in this sphere are notable. This work includes exten-sive training and investment in UCl’s employees to equip them with the

UCL sugar mill 2013 season necessary insight and on-the-job skills. The implementation of fur-ther controls in both operational and administrative processes is on-going.

Off crop preparations are well underway and UCl expects to see the results of increased plan-ning activities during the com-

ing season. UCl’s 2014 season started in early March in order to maximise the available crush time while reducing exposure to the wet conditions prevalent during December.

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nDe’s manager in Westmead, Charles Krog, has brought changes to the branch

which opened in 1978 during growing activity in KwaZulu-natal’s sugar industry.

“Over the years we have supplied stainless steel prod-ucts to all of KZn’s prima-ry industries, from sugar to paper and pulp, dairy, bever-age and food, and a variety of engineering and fabrication companies,” says Charles.

“We were innovative in the region for the introduction of lDX2101 and 2-metre wide plate which is now con-sidered a staple of our stainless steel

range,” he says.a new addition to nDe’s stock-

holding for the engineering industry is machine-friend-ly 303 round bar with the same corrosion-resistance as grade 304 but preferred for its machine-friendly qualities.

a recent involvement was in architecture and construc-tion with nDe supplying decorative tubing for one of Durban’s newest environmen-tally-friendly corporate head-

quarters, the ‘green’ CHeP building. In addition to choosing environmen-tally-friendly stainless steel, CHeP’s other green initiatives included air-

conditioning from a chilled water sys-tem which reduces electricity con-sumption considerably; windows on all facades except the south, are heavily screened with louvres to reduce solar heat build-up; the electric lights are on a motion sensor system that switch-es the offices lights off automatically when the offices are unoccupied.

nDe’s speciality in environmentally-friendly stainless steel and aluminium supply includes a significant stock-holding for walk-in clients as well as fast turnaround deliveries to compa-nies and project clients, supported by years of experience and technical advice.

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WaTsOn-MarlOW Pumps Group (WMPG) has introduced three new models to its Masosine range of

sinusoidal pumps. Two of the new mod-els – the sPs 250 and the sPs 500 – provide customers with an even greater choice of pump sizes for a wider range of appli-cations. The third new model – the sPs 600l - provides a cost effec-tive solution for higher capacity applications. Masosine pumps have an exclusive sinusoidal rotor which over-comes the limitations of conventional rotary lobe pumps to produce powerful suction with low shear, low pulsation and gentle handling which the performance and features expected from the Masosine sPs range.

Widely regarded to be the pump of choice for the food industry, Masosine are highly reliable, economic pumps ideally suited to high pressure, hygienic operations. The sPs pumps also ensure superior viscous handling

capability delivering powerful suction up to 0.85 bar. This allows products with viscosities from 1cp to 8 million cP to be transferred with ease.

sPs series pumps offer capacity up to 99.0 m³/hr and pressures up to 15 bar thanks to

their heavy duty construction. They can safely pump high vis-cosity products, while their

innovative yet simple design allows economi-

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rotor, there is no need for the complex timing gears and multiple seals associated with con-ventional rotary lobe pumps.

Hygiene and product quality are two factors of paramount importance at food manufac-turing plants. Masosine pumps have a sim-ple construction which makes them suitable for clean-in-place, steam-in-place or manual cleaning. Manual cleaning requires no special skills or tools and can be performed in-place by a line operative.

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aTlas Copco Compressor Technique’s range of heat blown desiccant air dryers are

designed and engineered to focus on maximum efficiency and reduced power consumption. In today’s cli-mate of ever-increasing costs and depletion of the earth’s valuable and limited recourses, serious considera-tion to lower input and operational costs is fundamental to sustainable production.

“efficient operation offers the added advantage of extending equipment life, a valuable contributor to low total cost of ownership and rapid return on investment,” notes atlas Copco Compressor Technique Business line Managers for Industrial air Division and Oil Free air, respectively, Charl ackerman and Pieter van Wyk.

These are some of the benefits offered by atlas Copco’s class lead-ing, cost effective and reliable BD100-300 dryer range. With five models to choose from the BD dryers are engi-

neered to operate reliably in diverse ambient conditions with capacities from 100 l/s (212 cfm) to 300 l/s (636 cfm). The fully pack-aged units feature two-stage inlet fil-tration, single-stage outlet filtration, gal-vanised piping, fork lift slots and a regen-eration air manifold as standard and are delivered complete with filtration and micropro-cessor controls for quick, easy installation.

Operational and perfor-mance reliability is achieved by using stainless steel check valves, a 100% stainless steel three-way valve and blow-off silencer with integrated safe-ty, in the manufacturing process.

The standard units include a pres-sure dew point monitor as well as an array of temperature and pres-

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These controls optimise the operation of heaters and blowers to ensure maximum utilisation of each desiccant bed and result in significant and measurable reduction of energy consumption.

The addition of an optional airMonitorTM or communication box provides the possibility

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UMFOlOZI sugar Mill is now set to become one of the most admired sugar cane produc-

ers in south africa because of the quality of the sugar produced in this owner-run mill. In July 2013, the mill received world class food safety status when they were awarded the sought after and much acclaimed global food safety stand-ard, the international Food safety system Creditation (FssC 22000). according to CeO, Dr adrian Wynne the FssC 22000 is the “rolls royce” of quality standards in the food industry and makes UsM sugar competitive in both the local and international markets.

The mill’s strategic challenges, according to Wynne lies not only in expanding the company’s cane sup-ply on a sustainable basis but also in maintaining high cane throughput for the entire season. The recent FssC 22000 global food accreditation demonstrates that the mill has suc-cessfully made the transition away from supplied ‘bulk’ export sugar

into a customer orientated business model. The international status of this accreditation also opens new high value markets among blue chip companies.

The FssC 22000 standard speci-fies requirements for a food safe-ty management system where an organisation in the food chain needs to demonstrate its ability to con-trol food safety hazards in order to ensure that the food is safe at the time of human consumption. any company, regardless of size, that is involved in any aspect of the food chain and wanting to implement sys-tems that consistently provide safe products can apply for accreditation.

Wynne believes that the compa-ny’s strength and ability to achieve and improve year-on-year lies in the pride and passion with which everyone in the company is driven towards continuous improvement and superior value creation for all stakeholders.

since changing hands during 2009, owner-run UsM keeps rais-

ing eyebrows with their remarkable achievements. and their customers agree, rating their service, pricing, reputation and ethics highly.

During normal climatic seasons the mill’s cane supply comprises 1 200 000 tons of which approx-imately 65% is produced on the Umfolozi flats and delivered on the narrow gauge railway. The mill has a tippler system for the offloading of the trams and a spiller system for road deliveries. The balance of the cane is delivered by road, which includes significant supply by small scale Growers, who comprise numerous plots of approximately 1.5 hectares each. These small scale Growers have recently become shareholders in UsM and are now represented on UsM’s Board of Directors.

almost all of the bulk raw sugar produced at UsM is exported and UsM’s bagging plants service both the industrial and wholesale mar-kets.

Umfolozi sugar Mill is affec-tionately known as UsM and situ-

ated between the world heritage Isimangaliso Wetlands Park on the KwaZulu natal north Coast and the Hluhluwe Umfolozi game reserve in the heart of Zululand. The present mill had its origins back in 1916 fol-lowing a concession granted in 1913 to the st lucia sugar Company to

mill sugar cane at Umfolozi. Today, it comprises a consortium of UCOsP limited, UVs, Charl senekal and nCP alcohols formed on 1 april 2009.

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USM received world class food safety status when they were awarded the international Food Safety System Creditation (FSSC 22000) during July

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neW to Magnet’s extensive portfolio of electrical equip-ment, industrial instrumen-

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“These new locally manufac-

tured lockout/tagout devices, which ensure optimum protection of high risk machinery, are spe-cially labelled to individual require-ments, to warn against the dangers of equipment in industrial environ-ments,” says Brian Howarth, man-aging director, Magnet. “a plant, which has implemented the cor-rect lockout/tagout procedures,

Lockout/Tagout devices for plant-safetyminimises the risk of injury or accidents caused by negligence during maintenance and repairs of electrical equipment.

“These devices are designed to the spe-cific lock-out requirements of leading circuit breaker manufacturers, including schneider, aBB, siemens, eaton and Mitsubishi. Whether the panel door is open or closed, this lockout/tagout system ensures absolute safety.

“By disengaging lockout HasPs - which are safety precaution devices used to fasten a door or gate - the employee acknowl-edges awareness of the potential danger of machinery in the restricted area. This system is more effective than simply having a dan-ger sign alongside equipment.”

Keys are stored in distinctly marked safety enclosures, which are mounted on a wall close to the machinery. These enclosures act as a safety check points to prevent the inadvertent start-up of a machine that is undergoing repair or maintenance.

Included in this range are plug, cable, valve, cylinder and pneumatic lockouts, as well as circuit breaker and electrical panel devices. Magnet also supplies lockout pad-locks and accessories, lockout and tagout stations and hanging and self adhesive signs and labels.

These corrosion resistant devices, which withstand operation in harsh and hazardous environments, ensure enhanced safety of lV and HP panels, transformer rooms, crush-ers, rollers and shunting equipment, as well as caging around machinery.


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One of the UK’s lead-ing test and product certification providers

is using the versatile Hal 103 multi-function safety tester from Clare, represent-ed in south africa by Test Instruments africa (TIa), ben-efiting from the tester’s multi-function capability and port-ability.

TÜV sÜD undertakes safe-ty testing of electrical items ranging from IT, telecommu-nications and white goods through to brown goods, lab-oratory products and medical devices, both in its own labo-ratories and at manufacturers’ premises.

This often involves scheduling test-ing at short notice anywhere in the country to ensure products comply with relevant safety standards and are safe for use by customers once they leave the factory gate.

Previously, engineers had to use three separate testers to carry out earth bond, insulation resistance and HiPOT (flash) testing.

now, in a move which has seen TÜV sÜD replace its older, much less portable, testers, the company is using two portable Hal 103 units, which enable its team of 18 engi-neers to move quickly from site-to-site undertaking three important electrical safety tests using a single portable instrument.

safety Compliance manager richard Poate, based at the compa-ny’s Fareham headquarters, said the Clare Hal 103 is an excellent tester,

delivering time-saving benefits.“The great advantage for us is that

the Hal 103 is portable, making it easy to transport to different loca-tions. This enables our engineers to complete test programmes easily and efficiently, while ensuring quality of service is never compromised.”

“It’s also a very reliable and flexible tester, enabling the operator to simply complete the required tests and accu-rately record the results all at once, at the press of a button.”

The Hal103 meets the require-ments of demanding production line, type testing or electronic design appli-cations - performing the complete suite of standard electrical safety tests and allowing full traceability of test results and records via internal data memory storage.

The tester performs earth bond, aC/DC hi pot (flash) and insulation testing to ensure the compatibility of Class

II electrical products with technical and performance standards.

Tests can be applied individually or in set auto-matic sequences for repeti-tive multi-test routines. Test specifications can be quickly configured into the tester by scanning in pre-defined bar codes mak-ing the equipment ideal for IsO traceable systems in Qa, conformance and production line applica-tions. These pre-defined bar codes can be gener-ated directly from the tester on adhesive labels or from

proprietary Microsoft PC applications.The Hal 103 has selectable 50 or

60 Hz output frequencies for flash testing and incorporates a 40a con-stant current low voltage ground bond test. Other features include a large high contrast bar graph display of the mOhm value from 0 to 1,000 and of the programmed output current in amps.

specialist software and a large capacity internal database capable of storing up to 6000 records gives the test instrument the ability to store test details and results against indi-vidual equipment serial numbers. Test reports can be downloaded directly to a PC or printer for the generation of complete test data records.

The instrument is fully compatible with the requirements of the en 50191 standard on test environments.

Test and certification company benefits from portable tester

COnTrOl Instruments-automotive, the sole sup-plier of the VisionX range

of leD lights for southern africa, has extended its leD lighting range to now include over 750 models.

leonard Chester, product manager - Control Instruments-automotive, the sole VisionX distributor, said the applications now cover both open pit and underground mining. The range includes structural lighting for areas such as workshops, roast-ers, wash bays, crushers, trucks, conveyor systems and lighting for large outdoor areas.

VisionX has worked with over 500 mines around the world and its customers include Glencore Xstrata, BHP, rio Tinto, anglogold, Kinross and Phelps Dodge.

The key products are the Pit Master, ripper, shockwave and solstice. The Pit Master is designed for rope shovels and structural lighting complemented by the ripper range which is attached to the ripper mount on a bulldozer where high-vibration will damage most other lighting products.

The shockwave series provides a durable fluorescent upgrade alternative for flat-mount applica-tions with a 150° lighting spread and the solstice Prime solo Pod gives area lighting for ladders,

platforms and entrances.Within the product range, the

use of 304 stainless steel in pref-erence to 316 stainless steel pro-vides twice the carbon, giving increased strength and higher vibration tolerance.

Phosphorescent paint charges off its own power or from other incoming light sources and glows when power is removed. This provides a safety indicator for approaching vehicles.

Vision X’s Prime Drive Thermal Management technology regu-lates the temperature of the lights to an exterior housing tempera-ture of 55°C. as a result, there is no risk of touch burns and the lower temperature gives the leDs a longer life.

Chester says the leD lights provide a 70% reduction in power consumption over current Oe lighting systems. “There is a 26% increase in light output on effec-tive work areas (measured in lUX on the work surface in 12 critical points) and an 80% decrease in light pollution based on stray light lost into the surroundings and into oncoming equipment.”

The lights include a built-in redundancy to completely elimi-nate unscheduled maintenance. They have rOHs-compliant com-ponents which contain no lead or mercury and have no hazardous disposal requirements.

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sPeCIalIsT cable manufacturer, Helukabel has opened a new sales branch in Durban to sup-

port the growing economic importance of industries in the KwaZulu natal and east Coast regions of south africa.

according to Helukabel south africa manag-ing director, Doug Gunnewegh, demand for all types of cable sup-plied by the company is booming throughout the region,and has grown to the point where it requires full-time, hands-on specialists to work with and advise customers on a daily basis.

“We want to put our people closer to the action in this area and be in a position to give customers the kind of quality service that they deserve.

“The volume of cables that we are

supplying into the area at the moment also definitely warrants our investment in local skills to further enhance busi-

ness,” says Doug.since entering the south

african market nearly four years ago, the German pre-cision cable supplier has been inundated with orders for its quality cabling solu-tions. The east Coast is no different and there has been a marked increase in the requirement for the full spectrum of products offered by the company.

The range includes industrial and infrastructure cables and wires, data network and bus technology, custom cables, accessories, robotics, fibre and installation tools.

speciality cables for applications as diverse as ports, railways, renewable energy, hygienic environments, and

extreme temperatures etc can also be ordered and technical expertise is available locally and through global development centres to custom make cables to suit any application.

“Our strength is derived from our broad range, stock availability, tech-nical expertise and ability to supply quality German-made products at an affordable price. Our cables also carry various european and other global approvals and certifications and in addition we will also commit to keep-ing sufficient stock of any specified cable where recurring orders are to be placed,” says Doug

The Durban branch is staffed by experienced campaigners with an inti-mate knowledge of the cabling indus-try in KZn and surrounds. Paul Bester (pictured) is the regional branch man-ager and is assisted by Irwin Moodley in sales. The branch is situated in Queensburgh.

Cabling the way for KZN

FreQUenTlY, and especially in the min-ing industry, there

is a need to rate one starter for the highest kW motor that will be connected to it and to use the same starter for a variety of small-er motors. Gating box applications are an example. The problem is that the overload protection settings for the respective motors also need adjustment if the smaller motors are to benefit from protection. The difficulty is compounded when faced with flameproof enclosures due to the time required to open the compartment door.

newelec’s Ma motor protection relay range combined with the programmable rDU 216 is the solution. The latter device is able to store up to eight popular settings for different kW motors. The varied settings are then able to be downloaded to the Ma protection relay at a touch of a couple of buttons. These are accessed through the flameproof door that is frequently fitted with a ‘window’ in order to see the rDU 216 MM.

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MOsT companies install power manage-ment solutions based on UPs (unin-terruptible power supply) technology

to ensure they can function at full capacity irrespective of the power supply. UPs systems rely on batteries to control the supply of power to electronic equipment, preventing power disruptions and damage to sensitive electronic components.

“Obtaining the optimal return on your power management investment is all the more impor-tant in an era of diminishing budgets,” says neill schreiber, sales and Marketing Manager at Master Power Technologies. “Business can’t afford to rely on utility power and must there-fore ensure that its power management solu-

tions deliver the best value over the longest lifespan possible.”

since every UPs runs off battery power, companies and their power management ser-vice providers must ensure batteries are func-tioning optimally to provide the power required in times of crisis. Poorly maintained batteries are likely to lose their power capacity quite quickly while reducing the useful life of other batteries that need to take up the slack, and therefore the lifespan of the UPs as a whole.

To empower customers to maintain con-trol over their UPs systems and extract full value from them, Master Power Technologies has developed a unique Battery Module Management system (BMMs). The BMMs col-

lects and stores the key electrical parameters (current, voltage and temperature) of each battery and calculates their functional status in comparison to past performance as well as the manufacturer’s specifications.

“The BMMs is designed to continually moni-tor the status of UPs batteries to ensure they are functioning optimally, warning organisa-tions as soon as one or more batteries are showing signs of a fault before they can dam-age other cells,” explains schreiber

specific battery monitoring cards are con-nected to the batteries and each other by ethernet cable, which provides data and power to each card, so no external power supply is needed. The Universal Controller provides

power to all the connected cards and is fed from dual supplies.

“This monitoring function is run continually on each battery,” adds schreiber. “The battery data is stored by the Universal Controller and updated in a central database. This data log-ging enables the user to view battery health/performance trends over any given period. These trends can be monitored on site or remotely via Master Power Technologies’ life.neT offsite monitoring system.”

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TeCTra automation, a Hytec Group Company, recently introduced the full range of Bosch rexroth frequency con-

verters for asynchronous aC motors in south africa, delivering a simple, accu-rate and energy-saving three-phase drive speed control solution. The addition com-pletes the provision of Bosch rexroth componentry for machine automation control panels.

The frequency converters, which comprise three sepa-rate converter product ranges – the eFC 3600, the Fe and the Fv – have a wide operation spectrum, supporting motors between the 400 W and 160 kW power range, and are eas-ily connected to new or existing automation topologies via Modbus or PrOFIBUs field-bus interfaces. Process control is improved through integrated PID controllers in addition to an eight-step sequence control system.

each converter has a different functionality and optimal power range. The eFC 3600 offers an affordable solution for lower power control applications between 400 W and 4 kW. The freely scalable V/f characteristic allows load-dependant adjustment of the voltage/frequen-cy curve, ensuring a longer motor service life. The eFC 3600 delivers economic benefits for general automation, material handling, pumps, fans and compressors. Typical applications include building-material machines and tech-nology; environmental and process engineer-

ing; food and beverage manufacturing; gen-eral automation; machine tools; packaging machines; among others.

The Bosch rexroth Fe frequency conver-tor covers the power range from 750 W to 160 kW, and is designed to be used as an

open loop application in harsh industrial environments. The Fe comes in two vari-eties: G-type is designed for applications requiring

high overload capabil-ity (e.g. conveyor belts, agitators and extrud-ers), while P-type is designed for applica-tions that require high

durability (e.g. pumps, fans and crushers/shredders). Both series types have V/f control. Typical applications include ventilation and a/C technology; pumps and fans; transport, storage and conveyor technology; machine tools; paper, printing and converting machines; to name a few.

The Bosch rexroth Fv frequency convert-er was developed as a field-oriented drive for higher performances, covering the power range 400 W to 90 kW. The Fv has three control modes: V/f control, sensorless Vector Control (sVC) and Vector Control with encoder (FOC), giving the device a universal applicabil-ity. Typical applications include material trans-portation; hydraulics applications; rubber and plastics processing machines; paper, printing and converting machines; textile machines; amongst others.

Frequency converters for asynchronous AC motors

CraBTree has released details of its new Circuit Breaker sockets designed to protect critical current equipment.

The product range ensures that users do not exceed the rated capacity of the circuit break-er, providing safety in the application.

a normal switched socket, when overloaded, causes the circuit breaker at the main distri-bution board to trip, resulting in all sockets connected to that specific circuit breaker to be disconnected from power.

Crabtree’s newly designed single pole circuit breaker, switches the live wire similar to a normal switched socket. However, by having a circuit breaker next to the socket, rated lower than the distribution board circuit breaker, the overload situation to that specific socket is isolated. Other sockets on the same circuit are not affected allowing the remaining circuits to continue protecting related equipment and appliances.

available in Crabtree’s Classic range, the

new circuit breaker sockets are offered in three variants: 4x4 flush mounted single pole circuit breaker with a single standard 164-1, 16 a socket; 4x4 flush mounted single pole circuit breaker with one standard 164-1 and the new 164-2 slimline 16 a socket; and a 2x4 surface mounted industrial single pole circuit breaker socket with a single standard 164-1 16 a socket. all models have a polycarbonate cover plate and are currently available in 6, 10 and 16 a single pole circuit breakers.

The new circuit breaker sockets are ideal for use in laboratories, university dormitories, hos-pitals and in any situation where critical loads need to be regulated.

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SKF South Africa - Celebrating 100 Years of Innovative Solutions

Linear Motion SolutionsLinear motion products from SKF combine the knowledge and efforts of linear drive systems (ball and roller screws) and linear guides and tables.

Linear drive systems typically use screws to transfer rotary into linear movements. This requirement is well achieved by our high efficiency driving products: miniature and large rolled ball screws, ground ball screws as well as different variations of roller screws. The second part of Linear Motion are linear guides and tables. To provide the best fit for your guiding needs, SKF’s comprehensive range includes linear ball bearings, profile rail guides, precision rail guides and linear tables and slides.

SKF South Africa is celebrating 100 years of innovative solutions during 2014. Drawing on five areas of competence and application-specific expertise (bearings and units, seals, lubrication systems, mechatronics and a wide range of services), SKF brings innovative solutions to OEMs and production facilities in every major industry worldwide.

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sCOPe, represented in south africa by TIa OnlIne, is proud to announce the launch of their benchmark rTMon real-

time circuit breaker monitor, which delivers a powerful online condition monitoring system for the continuous monitoring of circuit breakers in live eHV/UHV substations. rTMon is config-ured using CTs and sensors. Performance parameters are stored in the on-board memory of the field unit and are transmitted to a data acquisition system in a control room through rs485 or, rF or, fibre optics. Further data can be sent to a remote server. The field unit can be set to trigger on Change of Coil Current or, auxilliary Contact change over. It can also generate the alarm after comparison of the captured data with the set limits.

rTMon CB monitors the following parameters of a circuit breaker:• Coil current of Close,

Trip 1 and Trip 2 coils using hall-effect CTs

• line and fault current using clamp type CTs at main CT secondary

• auxillliary contact time measurement• Travel measurement of the CB contacts

(depending on availability of travel trans-ducer)

• station DC voltage, continuous as well as during breaker operation

• sF6 gas density• air (Pneumatic) pressure

• Hydraulic pressure• spring charging motor current and charging

time during breaker operation• Compressor / hydraulic pump current• auxilliary aC voltage• ambient temperature

a special data acquisition system (Das) is provided along with the rTMon CB system which is installed into the control room PC. This sys-tem is continuously in communication with all the field units installed in the substation. The data from all the field units is collected in this Das. The Das has a MODBUs communication port,

through which it communicates with the remote central server and can be accessed from differ-ent substations. after every breaker operation, the measurement data is stored in the rTMon Field Unit and is transmitted to the Das. server based software, which can access the data from Das of different substations, is also capable of detailed analysis of graphs and vari-ous other functions.

Realtime monitoring of circuit breaker performance

COMTesT Distribution, accredited south-ern african partner

to Fluke – global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement equipment has announced the launch of the new 750 series Documenting Process Calibrators. This top-of-the-line docu-menting process calibrator

is specifically designed for process profession-als in the gas and oil refining; chemical pro-duction; pulp and paper; food and beverage; water-wastewater industries. The 750 series combines all of the process calibration tools into one very powerful calibra-tor that simply does everything. Process professionals have long trusted Fluke’s Documenting Process Calibrators to increase their troubleshooting and mainte-nance capabilities and can be confident that this will continue with the improved model.

The 750 series is a multi-function calibrator – sourcing, simulating and measuring pres-sure, temperature and electrical signals.

There is simply no downtime while opera-tors learn a new tool – it can be picked up and used immediately (without training) thus no loss in productivity.

The improved screen makes for easier use in the field or dark environments. The improved rTD source accuracy handles even more workload.

The 754 pushes the envelope of document process calibrators by providing the ability to maintain and calibrate selected HarT trans-mitters - a key process industry instrument.

FInallY, one of south africa's biggest electrical distribution networks, Voltex, of the Bidvest Group

limited, has included in its vast rep-ertoire the acquisition of a major MV manufacturing company, MV/lV solutions.

as of april this year, Voltex, which offers an extensive range of electri-cal products for national distribution, decided to acquire MV/lV solutions so that its customers may now have an even wider source for electrical products.

“It's a proud moment for Voltex,” says stanley Green (pictured), MD at Voltex; “and now, because MV/lV solutions is part of the Voltex

brand, our service offering is greatly expand-ed.” according to Green, custom-ers may expect to experience an enhanced offering through Voltex MV/lV solutions and its ability to manufacture products to the specific customers’ requirements.

One of the main areas of exper-tise, besides providing all products with an saBs stamp of approval, is its creative design team whose offering to the industry means customers can finally receive tai-

lor-made products, directly. “Construction com-panies, the mining industry, utilities, as well as industrial plants will find particular benefit from the innovative and type tested product solu-

tions MV/lV solutions has to offer,” explains Green.

In addition to its custom designs, Voltex MV/lV solutions also provides manufacturing solution products such as panels and switch-boards, distribution boards, mini-subs as well specialised assemblies.

Green urges customers seeking a peace-of-mind solution need look no further than Voltex MV/lV solutions because “it also offers its products with complete International electrotechnical Commission (IeC)”, as well as relevant saBs certifications.

“With MV/lV solutions now part of the Voltex family, we are very confident that our custom-ers will now receive an even greater service offering,” says Green.

The latest “electrical connection”

THe DW2503 frequency-to-current con-verter from ifm is designed to convert pulse sequences into a standard signal.

High input frequencies of up to 60 000 pulses / minute can be achieved.

The new upgraded dig-ital frequency to current converter can accept high-frequency incoming pulses up to a maximum 10 kHz, from as low as 1 pulse per minute. The user can scale the con-version of these pulses into the desired 0/4 to 20 ma or 0 to 10 V signal. If required, the DW 2503 will also invert the signal. The converter also features a switched output, in the form of a relay and a solid-state transis-tor, which allows users to set an alarm signal. The output can be set to stay on for a chosen time.

The frequency converter has been ungraded to cover an extended operating temperature range down to –40°C and the newly devel-oped luminous OleD display is clearer and brighter, with a menu-guided parameter setting designed for maximum user-friendliness.

The DW2503 will operate on a wide range of voltages, aC or DC, and provides DC supply to input sensors. The DW2503 has one transistor output and one relay output that switch on or off in case the set limit frequency is exceeded or not reached.

a typical application is the synchronisation of interacting conveyor belts. The rotational speed of the master belt is detected with a frequency-to-current converter. The speed of the second conveyor belt is readjusted by means of an analogue preset value from the frequency converter.

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TIeTZsCH’s has a range of four new ex-proof test and measurement devices:

The Megasafe eP 4 / eP 4ex compact earth resistance tester is a manageable resist-ance measuring device for fast testing accord-ing to VDe 0413 of protective and grounding lines, equipotential bonding lines and lines at lightning arrester.

The additional features include safe and universal between 10Ω m and 2 MΩ; high measurement current 0,2 A for Lo-Ω-range up to 10Ω; fast compensation of measuring line per keypress and automatic pole change and storage of measurement results.

The ΩMegaSafe ISO 1Ex compact megohm-meter for potentially explosive atmospheres, is

a compact high-impedance testing device for insulat-ing resistances and bleeder resistors.

additional features include the fact that it is safe and universal between 1 kΩ and 2 TΩ, has a test voltage of 32, 100, 500 V, indicates external voltage and integrated voltage up to 500 V and offers a push-button option for rapid discharge of capacitances.

The Variosafe eXM 25 Multimeter, for min-ing and chemical industries, is an intrinsically safe multimeter for potentially explosive atmos-pheres.

additional features include:

• Universal for resistance, current, frequency, temperature and voltage up to 2000 V

• For intrinsically safe and not intrinsically safe circuits up to 2000 V according to aTeX directive 94/9 eG

• Highest degree of safety provided by mould-ed protective resistors in DaTa-HOlD test prods CaT IV, 1000 V

• Intrinsically safe source of energy niMH accu or li-battery

• robust casing made of antistatic plasticThe Variosafe eXM 24 is an intrinsically

safe voltage and resistance measuring device for potentially explosive atmospheres. The simpler design provides fewer functions than the eXM 25 but has a similar mechanical construction and safety features. The chief variance from eXM25 is the measurement for intrinsically safe and not intrinsically safe circuits up to 1000 V according to aTeX direc-tive 94/9 eG.

New range of ex-proof test and measurement devices

PsV Mitech’s I/P range of converters is a simple, low cost solution which permits

high performance electronic control systems to be linked to robust, fast acting, pneumati-cally-actuated control valves.

Compatible with 4 – 20 ma control sys-tems, the range has an 0,2 to 1 bar output signal and a 1,4 to 10 Bar(G) air supply pressure. With a modular design and 220 Ω input impedance, the converters operate with a 0,5% linearity and 0,2% hysteresis and a 4-20 in and 4-20 out operation. Parts are inter-changeable and an aTeX model is available.

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sInCe the launch of the Powerline association of south africa (POlasa) in 2013, it has grown exponentially with

more than 30 members of the industry having joined. “This clearly indicates the dire need for this organisation and for its members to have representation in the complex commercial and political environment in which they operate,” says POlasa chairman Gary Whalley.

He adds that esKOM too has welcomed the POlasa initiative. “They are grateful to be

able to talk to industry without being exposed to selective sharing of information or allowing individual interests to dominate discussions,” says Whalley.

according to the southern african Institute of steel Construction’s (saIsC) Kobus de Beer, one of the main architects of the formation of POlasa, one of POlasa’s central concerns was the use by esKOM of World Bank funding for the new Medupi power lines.

“The concern is that in terms of World Bank rules esKOM is not allowed to specify local content and that the “designation” ruling by Minister rob Davies on power pylons would therefore not apply.”

“after an appeal to the Minister the exception was confirmed and the south african industry is forced to compete head on with the interna-tionals,” says de Beer.

He adds, however, that it has been offi-cially confirmed that the 15% import duties on

these products from overseas will still apply. “POlasa is making every effort to encourage and assist its members to compete head on for the World Bank funded power line jobs now being issued,” says de Beer.

a number of other issues are also being explored such as possibly offering finance on power line projects, participation in the 18 CIPP preparation teams to provide input on south african capabilities, the giving of techni-cal and other comments for esKOM standards and becoming more actively involved with dis-tribution in south africa.

In addition, efforts continue to get the DTI to formally “designate” all power line hardware, which esKOM says is already in the process of being implemented.

De Beer says that more work needs to be done to inform the DTI and other relevant bodies on the power line industry and its char-acteristics.

“We have developed a detailed “Industry Paper”, which sets out the history of the indus-try and analyses its current status and needs. This will be submitted to the various parties and properly work-shopped in time.”

”POlasa will also continue to promote the development, growth and flexibility of its mem-bers through, inter alia, training and education initiatives, the development of export markets, adding value to engineering issues applicable to the industry in close co-operation with the saIsC, adding value to esKOM activities by creating a platform to facilitate bilateral discus-sions between esKOM and industry on issues not dealt with elsewhere, the publishing of vari-ous design and engineering handbooks and the organising of seminars, talks and confer-ences,” de Beer concluded.

POlasa is a sub-association of saIsC and for more information please go to www.saisc.co.za.

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leUZe lsIs 400i smart cameras have provided the optimum solution at arca Contal (Coca Cola) in Mexico. Twenty-

two sets of smart cameras were installed at one of the bottling plants, with the express intention of detecting the expiration codes that are printed with laser and ink on all the products.

“Bottles move through the printing machine at a rate of 600 to 900 pieces per minute. The leuze high performance smart camera is able to reliably monitor this high throughput of bottles and when a unit is detected without an expiration code, the machine is automatically stopped,” says Gerry Bryant, managing director of Countapulse Controls, local distributor of leuze sensors.

The leuze lsIs 400i smart cameras, for industrial image processing, can be integrated quickly and affordably into pro-duction lines.

They are used in quality assurance, object detection and position determination for both identification and for production process monitoring purposes. With their sophisticated range of features, the lsIs 400i cameras can reliably handle complex tasks.

These high performance lsIs 400i cameras provide complete reliability when checking for the presence, completeness, type, position and orientation of prod-uct codes. The smart device offers omni-directional reading of the most important 1D and 2D codes, with reference code comparison.

The IP 65/67 rated camera operates via WebConfig with any standard browser and provides integrated, homogeneous illumination over the whole viewing field. adjustment of the illumination and focus position is enabled through software and online commands.

ease of mounting is possible with dove-tail or threaded holes and the camera read-ily integrates with all interfaces (ethernet, rs 232, 8x digital I/O), so no interfacing units are required.

“reading and verifying moving codes can sometimes be problematic, particularly if they are fast moving, inverted, reflec-tive or even, as happens with Data Matrix codes, presented as a form of hole pat-tern, instead of as a square shape,” Bryant says.

“leuze has resolved these issues with the lsIs 422i which reads dot-peened, laser-etched and printed codes. The leuze smart cameras feature motor driven focus adjustment, uniform illumination of free-form surfaces and connection technology suitable for industry,” Bryant says.

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Dr. John Purchase, CeO of the agricultural Business Chamber (agbiz), outlined the role of agribusiness in food security and

in ensuring globally competitive value chains in the broader agro-food sector. He pointed out that according to the FaO food security means “a situation that exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life”.

speaking in Johannesburg at the 54th annu-al congress of the Fertilizer association of southern africa (FerTasa), he said in this regard south africa generally has a good level of food security and ranks number one in africa. south africa has a relatively well devel-oped agribusiness sector.

“agribusiness can play a critical role in

jumpstarting economic transformation in africa through the development of agro-based indus-tries that provide much needed jobs and incomes. successful agribusiness invest-ment stimulates agricultural growth,” said Dr. Purchase.

In a continent relatively rich in natural resources, there is growing concern at africa’s growing net imports of agricultural products. south africa is still a net exporter of agricul-tural products, but Purchase points out there is clearly a trend that this agricultural trade surplus is slowly declining. The challenge is to stimulate agricultural production, specifically also by smallholder farmers.

Prof. Johan van rooyen, director of the standard Bank Centre for agribusiness Development and leadership at stellenbosch

University, said agriculture in africa is not stagnating.

Production increased from 300 million tons in 1984 to almost 750 million tons in 2006. With a green revolution, africa could increase the value of its agricultural output from Us$280 billion in 2011 to more than Us$500 billion by 2020 and Us$880 billion by 2030. This would increase demand for a whole range of upstream products and services.

agribusiness in africa, he said, is projected to be a Us$1 trillion industry in sub-saharan africa by 2030. african agriculture attracted more than Us$100 million in private equity investment in the first half of 2012 com-pared with Us$50 million for the whole of 2011. standard Chartered invested Us$ 74 million early in 2013 to gain a stake in the grain and fertilizer trade in sub-saharan africa and another Us$20 million in Zimbabwe’s horticul-tural sector.

Women in africa produce most of the food. Yet they only receive 5% of agricultural exten-sion training and less than 10% of rural credit. They represent less than a quarter of agricul-tural researchers. “This reality needs to be addressed as a priority if smallholder farm production is to be increased and commercial-ised,” said Van rooyen.

Agribusiness and value chains in Africa

DIMensIOn Data has selected sMeasy as the first partner to offer value-added services to its small and medium busi-

ness Cloud customers.sMeasy is an online accounting and busi-

ness management system that is making a tangible difference to small businesses in south africa. It is written in simple english, and simply requires users to input the details of what they bought (or sold), how much it cost and how it was paid for. The system does all the work to produce financial records.

all of which means the user no long-er requires a degree in accounting to manage the business finances like a pro, and it makes it easy for them to provide the information needed by their accountant to compile their financial statements required to access finance.

“The sMe sector is the engine room of south africa’s economy. as the fastest growing sector in the country there is an increasing need to pro-vide suitable products and services that are tailored for this market. By partnering with sMeasy, it is one way we can provide alterna-tives for enterprise Development spend. as a result it enables larger businesses to empower qualifying small enterprises in their supply

chain with value add product offer-ings that are specifically developed for the sMe market.” Comments stephen Green, executive for next Generation Data Centres Mea, Dimension Data.

sMeasy is available for as lit-tle as r150 a month, making it a truly affordable option for smaller businesses. Because it is an online service, it is more convenient and

secure than traditional, non-cloud based ser-vices – it is available to the business owner anytime, anywhere and all business data can be backed up at a click of the mouse.

The system also caters for customer com-munication management, allowing the busi-ness to send customers scheduled sMses to

remind them of appointments and so on. according to Green, Dimension Data Cloud

users can look forward to more such partner-ships. “Dimension Data are one of the leading global providers of software as a service, and many of the world’s top software providers use our services,’’ he says. “It is our aim to partner with these providers so we can offer services in the Cloud. In this way, we drive true value in the south african market to allow small busi-nesses access to Cloud-based services.”

“Dimension Data and sMeasy are offering small businesses – no matter their size or budget – something extraordinary. The exact tools they need to thrive. But at a fraction of the cost and they provide comprehensive free sup-port” commented Darlene Menzies (pictured), CeO of sMeasy.

New partner for cloud solutions business unit

One of the major attractions of small busi-nesses is that they rely on small teams of

dedicated people for their ‘family feel’ and suc-cess. looked at from an outside perspective, however, it is these very advantages that can

add substantially to the risk of running a small business.

ravi Govender (pic-tured), Head of small enterprises at standard Bank, points out that in a small business severe injury or death of a key person, or even an employee’s family member/s, can severely disrupt the operations of a small business.

On the other hand, planning for such events can help employees avoid financial stress. The benefit for employers lies in increased employee loyalty, and reduces the time off required.

“It is in this arena that embedded insurance policies, which cater for various contingen-cies, can be used to reduce risks and increase benefits for employees. They can also assist in differentiating your business from similar enterprises, and serve to attract those consid-ering employment with you,” says Govender.

“embedded insurance products for employ-ees are beneficial in that they offer flexibility. schemes can be compulsory or voluntary, and funded in different ways. an employer can choose to fund the entire cost of the insurance chosen. alternatively, the company can partly fund the benefit, and use employee contri-butions to fund the outstanding premiums. Otherwise, a scheme that is totally funded by employees, but offers increased benefits because of the number of members involved, can be set up.”

The choice of cover available is also wide open. Cover can vary from personal life insur-ance, permanent disability cover and funer-al cover, to household insurance and even retrenchment cover.

Where a small business has agreed to provide small loans to assist employees with unexpected personal expenses, the repay-ment of the loan itself can be insured. In this case, if an employee cannot repay the loan due to circumstances covered in the policy, the outstanding balance can be paid on behalf of the employee.

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In his typical innovative way, Build It ladysmith owner John Fourie has bucked the national trend of using

standard forklifts for non-standard work. In this case he has purchased from Goscor lift Truck Company a Hubtex DQ series side-loader, which in ‘lengthwise drive’ can quickly trans-port long material through narrow doors and aisles, in ‘crosswise drive’ can be used as a conventional front loader and in ‘circle drive’ enables exceptionally fast turning of the truck.

“The overall versatility of the Hubtex DQ and its ability to handle long and difficult loads - attributes which a conventional forklift cannot offer – precludes the need for other forklifts and enables us to save us up to 50% floor space, all of which is very signifi-cant in terms of the bottom line,” says Fourie.

On his recent visit to south africa Thomas schmitt, Hubtex Germany’s key-account manager, said that where long or difficult loads are concerned, many south african operations are still employing inappropriate technology. “I have noticed that many companies in the construction industry are using tra-ditional, front-loading forklifts in their long-load applications. The result is inefficient utilisation of warehouse and yard space and a significant reduc-tion in productivity all-round,” says schmitt.

This is of course not the case at Build It ladysmith. “On seeing the Hubtex I realised immediately that conventional forklifts were not really fit for our purpose and that the Hubtex most certainly was. I have not been disappointed in its performance and look forward to seeing even more improved productivity down the line,” Fourie says.

Fourie bought the Hubtex DQ 45, which is an extremely robust machine developed for indoor and outdoor use. With its hydrostatic all-wheel drive and independently activatable differential lock it is suited to all surfaces including poor ground or floor conditions. also, the multidirectional steering enables optimal handling of long and bulky loads and the efficient use of storage space.

The superior High Performance steering (HPs) steering system of the DQ 45 ensures the shortest changeo-ver time from lengthwise to crosswise drive. In fact research has shown that compared to conventional steer-ing systems the Hubtex HPs enables a 60% faster changeover and, in addi-tion, has up to a 30% smaller turning radius by means of its load wheels.

Goscor lift Truck KZn’s Dale rosewall says that the German Manufactured Hubtex side loaders have been a great success since being introduced by Goscor into southern africa, not only the quality of the Machines but the aftersales ser-vice that Goscor offers to the end user.

“There is an increasing number of people like John Fourie who are see-ing the light in terms of what Hubtex loaders can do for the efficiency of businesses that deal in long and dif-ficult loads,” he concluded.

Moving easily in tight spaces

Build It Ladysmith owner John Fourie (l) takes delivery of the revolution-

ary Hubtex DQ 45 from GLTC’s Dale Rosewall

VersaTIlITY and availability are two reasons for the continu-ing success of Pilot Crushtec

International’s range of modular semi-mobile crushing and screening prod-ucts.

These attributes were demonstrated recently when a major mining com-pany, Forbes Coal, needed addition-al equipment for its coal processing plant.

national sales manager nicolan Govender explains that from order to commissioning the project was literally

a seamless exercise.“The mine urgently needed a suite

of equipment to process <3mm mate-rial that would interface with its exist-ing machinery. One of the features of our modular range is that crushers, screens and conveyors have been designed to integrate with other equip-ment to provide the customer with a simple and straightforward solution for his needs,” he says.

an added benefit is that the popu-larity of the range ensures that a high proportion of equipment is available

ex-stock, providing the customer with a rapid turnaround. In this instance it took no more than two weeks from date of order to commissioning the machin-ery on site in Dundee, KwaZulu-natal.

The modular equipment supplied comprised a GFH560 grizzly feed hop-per, a Pilot Modular BrO605 vertical shaft impact crusher, a Pilot Modular DD3615 heavy duty screen, a Pilot Modular 16m MC600 conveyor and three Pilot Modular 10m MC600 con-veyors.

Versatility and availability

InTerMODal Connections - specialists in freight management and logistics solutions - has recently been established, to manage

complete supply chain requirements, to and from any destination in the world.

Intermodal Connections, conveniently based at the Durban Harbour, efficiently han-dles all freight requirements, including con-tainer packing and unpacking, storage and distribution, as well as customs services.

“a professionally managed, reliable and transparent supply chain is key to the effi-ciency of domestic and international trade,” says Jo-ann Mellon, managing director, Intermodal Connections. “The company’s streamlined freight solutions, which encom-pass all aspects of logistics and shipments, ensure cargo reaches its destination safely, in the most efficient and cost effective manner.”

The company’s new facility – a 10 000 m² 23 m high warehouse and 2 000 m² open yard area - is designed to accommodate all types of cargo, specifically aimed at unitised cargoes. a 45 T container handler is on site to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safe handling of all cargo.

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a new educational guide “Optimizing your spray

system” from spraying systems Co. explains how to optimise performance and lower costs in cleaning, coating, cooling and lubricating operations using spray technology. The comprehensive handbook, “Optimizing Your spray system”, cov-ers the use of spray tech-nology from system speci-fication, installation, oper-ation and maintenance through optimisation.

The costs associated with using spray nozzles and systems that are not optimized can be stagger-ing.

The handbook explains how under-performing spray equip-ment can often go undetected and cost manufacturers tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. readers will learn how quality problems and significant waste of costly chemicals, water and energy can result from spray equipment problems.

The handbook pro-vides detailed informa-tion on how to detect costly spray system problems that are not usually found during a visual inspection and outlines steps for trou-bleshooting and resolu-tion. also included are guidelines and check-

lists for monitoring and mainte-nance procedures to help ensure trouble-free, efficient operation.

The value of assessing spray equipment that appears to be oper-ating properly is also addressed. The handbook explains why even small changes in operating condi-tions may improve performance.

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nITrOGen, often rated fourth after gas, electricity and water, is used in diverse applications across a wide spectrum of

industries. The food & beverage industry relies on a dependable nitrogen supply for various processing and packaging purposes. It serves as an inert gas replacement for air to prevent oxidation and preserve the freshness in pack-aged (potato chips, nuts, salads, etc.) and bulk foods.

nitrogen gas is also used in laser cutting and chemical manufacture, during the production of electronic parts (transistors, diodes and integrated circuits) to prevent oxygen and moisture build-up, and as a safety measure on top of liquid explosives such as paint and solvents. Use is even extended to reducing fire hazards in fuel storage systems and aircraft tanks.

according to Charl ackerman, atlas Copco

Compressor Technique Business line Manager, Industrial air Division, the production of nitrogen gas requires a very simple process. “a compressor system combined with a Psa (Pressure swing adsorption) nG nitrogen generator is all that is required to literally produce compressed nitrogen on tap, whenever it is needed, to a customer’s exact desired purity level requirements.” ackerman adds that the atlas Copco nG unit can also be retrofitted to non-atlas Copco compressor systems.

The many advantages offered by this system makes it a cost effective alternative to other nitrogen sources. “In addition to increased safety in the working environment as well as convenience - you can never run out of gas, the system delivers substantial across the board savings: The range is designed with highly efficient technology to optimise

production processes at the lowest possible operating costs and the unit is virtually service free.” ackerman also points out that return on investment is often less than a year.”

Disclosing the technology behind nitrogen generation, ackerman says, “For applications that demand high purity gas production of 99.999%, we utilise pressure swing adsorption (Psa) technology. We also have an nGM range with membrane technology for applications which don’t require high purity gas levels, usually around 95% purity.”

“In essence, the Psa nitrogen generator allows oxygen molecules, which are smaller than nitrogen molecules, to be trapped in a medium while the nitrogen molecules pass through the medium.

“This takes place in a two-phase process in two columns into which air from the compressor flows. “In the first phase, the adsorption phase, the high-pressure air flows through the columns filled with a carbon molecular sieve (CMs). By pressurising the vessel, oxygen molecules are absorbed preferentially by the CMs while

nitrogen molecules pass on because they’re larger. The sieve continues to absorb oxygen until a saturation point is reached.”

“During the second phase, the regeneration or desorption phase, the entering air stream is cut off allowing the oxygen to leave the vessel at low pressure. The two vessels work together to produce a near-continuous flow of nitrogen gas which then goes to a receiver from which it is piped to the application in the same way that compressed air is piped to various outlets.” ackerman

notes that the nitrogen piping is usually green while compressed air piping is blue, “so there can be no confusion especially if both are being piped through a factory.”

Taking all the cost saving advantages into consideration, the installation of an atlas Copco nitrogen generator is a sustainable solution that will reduce input and operational costs and increase the all-important bottom line.

Purified nitrogen on tap

THe customers of Weir Minerals africa are enjoying the benefit of vastly improved efficiencies from the Warman

aHF froth pump. This is a result of the extensive test work initiated about 18 months ago. Coupled with a fundamental change in the design layout associated with imple-menting aHF pumps — such as feed tanks, orientation and footprint, these pump design improvements have resulted in enhanced, revitalised and corrected concentration froth handling.

The heavy duty Warman aHF froth pump: whilst based on and interchange-able with, the well-known Warman aH and l pumps, has been modified to han-dle difficult froth slurry. Key to the unique pump design is a significantly larger-than-normal inlet diameter with a unique impeller inducer blade which is able to handle heavy froth and higher viscosity dense slurries with ease. This larger inlet, with correspond-ingly larger inlet volume allows the handling of significantly greater expanded air volume without air binding, with less surging, there-fore making it possible to install a smaller pump.

Weir Minerals africa has conducted local test work based on findings drawn from research conducted in north america and europe over the past seven years. rui Gomes, product manager: slurry pumps at Weir Minerals africa, says this research allowed his team to understand the variability that takes place at different plants and how the aHF pump can be adjusted to respond to these irregularities.

“Being able to tap into the latest proven methods and apply them to local opera-tions is one of the benefits of being part of a large multinational organisation,” adds Gomes. “The Warman aHF froth pump is small and efficient. The inducer impeller and oversized inlet are very effective in assuring that froth or viscous slurries enter the impel-ler, allowing the pump to transport it to the next destination. lower power costs, reliable operation, greatly reduced surging and feed tank overflow make this pump extremely user friendly.

“When it comes to concentration froth, there’s no ‘copy and paste’ solution, as was the theory in the past, because individual applications vary over a broad spectrum,” Gomes concludes.

“We therefore continue to collaborate with customers to conduct on-going test work that guides the application of this pump technol-ogy to suit their unique processes.”

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eleCTrIC three-wheel and four-wheel forklift trucks in the 1.2 to 2-tonne load category are among the most widely

used trucks. They can be found in distribution centres and manufacturing plants, as well as in wholesale and retail. With a new genera-tion, the linde e12 to e20 eVO series, truck manufacturer linde Material Handling (MH) has made its successful models even better by adding new features and adapting the models to changing requirements, such as increased outdoor use. Different driving dynamics programs also mean settings can be tailored between high performance and low energy consumption according to individual customer requirements.

Technical highlights such as a compact axle with integrated power modules and two-engine front-wheel drive, combined axle and dual-pedal control, along with the ergonomics concept have made this electric forklift truck the benchmark in the truck industry for many years.

The new electric forklift truck series stands

out with its black “shark fin” on a red truck chassis and the eVO lettering. Inside the truck, a new controller with improved tuning achieves up to 16% lower energy consumption and CO2 emissions compared to the previous series. In addition, the optimised characteristic curves mean that the trucks have more power on gradients and when moving loads.

The high frequency on-board charger locat-ed in the counterweight that allows flexible recharging at any socket, the new series offers active ventilation as standard.

This simplifies the battery charging process because the driver does not need to open the battery hood, cab door or the truck windows.

eVO focuses on efficiency

FesTO is working with water and wastewater treatment companies

across the globe, using pneumatic automation tech-nology to provide an energy-efficient solution for new and old treatment plants. The equipment supplied is from the process valve to sCaDa visualisation of the plant, as a complete solution.

a key target for many water and wastewater treat-ment plants is that of reducing the electric-ity consumption. saint Petersburg, the most northerly city in the world has resolved to implement a programme to increase the energy efficiency of the drinking water supply for its southern areas and has invested 2.6 billion roubles (around r760 million) over a period of three years. south african munici-palities are similarly challenged to upgrade our water infrastructure, and to finding energy efficient solutions.

Until now, electric drives were the first choice for russia’s water treatment plants – for opening and closing the inlets and outlets of sand-bed filters or in pumping stations. In st. Petersburg, the use of only electric

drives would have meant an installed load of 75 kW. The plant could not have pro-vided this without extending the electrical infrastructure.

a pneumatic system with actuators DaPs, includ-ing two air compressors, required an installed load of only 10 kW.

By simply replacing the electric drives with 120 pneumatic actuators, the plant was able to save at

least r950,000.as our power grid in south africa is increas-

ingly under pressure, it makes sense that a similar solution would be of benefit to local water treatment plants.

Festo supplies ready-to-install valve assem-blies consisting of butterfly, ball or knifegate valves with actuators and sensor boxes, as well as ready-to-install control cabinets with valve terminals, pressure and flow sensors and service units from Festo’s Ms series. By sourcing all the pneumatic automation equip-ment from the same supplier, there are fewer problems during operation and maintenance of the plant.

Saving energy with pneumatics in water treatment

ParKer Hannifin has introduced a full range of electro-Hydraulic Pump (eHP) kits which will make it easier

for OeMs in mobile markets to create more energy-efficient, greener machines. Designed for use with medium and high power hydraulic cylinders and power steering systems, the new kits provide intelligent con-trol in applications such as materials handling and con-struction, buses, coaches, trucks, wheel loaders, exca-vators, street sweepers, reach stackers and mobile cranes.

eHP kits comprise an electric motor coupled directly to a hydraulic pump controlled by a high performance hardened drive enabling the power used by a machine to be matched to the exact amount of energy required for a given task. Unlike conventional systems, which permanently rotate with a

variable displacement pump connected to a PTO (power takeoff), Parker’s eHP solu-

tion rotates only when needed and at the required speed using a fixed dis-placement pump.

On top of that, when com-paring the fixed displacement pump technology with variable speed electric motors, to the usual load sensing (ls) vari-able displacement pump tech-

nology fitted on the ICe, there is significant saving of to 20 to 30 bars

during movement and stand-by, and no more ls hydraulic lines.specifying the correct eHP could not be

simpler. In fact, just three application specifics are required: flow, pressure and voltage. The pump kits are offered in flow rates up to 300 l/min, pressure up to 300 bars, and up to 640 VDC rated voltage to adapt to every battery pack.

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InnOVaTIOn and differentiation are the key elements in staying ahead in the increasingly competitive packaging industry. nampak,

continues to offer innovative solutions for its customers, demonstrating their commitment to providing value and improving customer’s brands. This commitment to innovation was rec-ognized by the World Packaging Organisation with several international Worldstar packaging awards.

Worldstars are awarded to packages which have already won recognition in a national competition. The packages are compared by an expert panel of judges to similar packages from around the world and winners are based on consensus that a package is superior in its own right, and better in its class in execution or innovation by comparison.

nampak won awards for the Poltek live bird crate, easy open easy pour Castle lite can

and Cadbury re-sealable chocolate packaging.

nampak Megapak, africa’s leading manu-facturer of plastic trays, crates and drums won a Worldstar award for their improved version of the live bird crate designed and manufactured for Poltek, the leading supplier and manufacturer of poultry equipment in south africa. The re-designed crate is simpler, lighter, more space efficient and environmen-tally friendly, as well as being designed to take the best possible care of the birds during transportation.

Using cutting edge computer modelling and performance analysis, Megapak and nampak r&D developed a radically improved version of this 30 year old product, delivering huge financial, logistical, functional and environmen-tal benefits.

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During manufacture of enviroFix, a heat treating pro-cess called Thermal lock is used to modify and more per-manently lock the needled fibres into place. Unique proper-ties resulting from this process include increased internal shear resistance and long term creep resistance. enviroFix is therefore more durable over a wider range of installation conditions.

although the farmer had no previous experience with geo-synthetic clay liners, by following Kaytech’s installation guidelines in conjunction with the use of a TlB and his own farm labour, he success-

fully installed over 2040m² of enviroFix GCl X1000. The GCl was covered with a 300mm confining layer of com-pacted soil to optimise the very low

permeability of the liner, and to keep it hydrated should the water-level drop below operating level for any length of time.

enviroFix can completely or par-tially replace thick, multilift com-pacted clay layers in compos-ite landfill liners and caps, while its exceptional hydraulic barrier makes it the ideal product for liq-uid containment projects.

The easy installation of this out-standing Kaytech product, manu-factured according to a stringent

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stand on the vehicle and simply shift their body forward to go in a front-ward direction and lean backwards to reverse, turning the handle left or right to change direction.”“advantages of this portable trans-porter system include fast and safe travel time, reduced fatigue, enhanced productivity and a boost to corpo-rate image. For user convenience, ecorider vehicles are collapsible and can fit easily into the boot of a car.”There are three models in the versatile ecorider range, the ninebot stand-ard, Windrunner urban standard and Windrunner off-road standard – all of which have a maximum travel speed of 20 km/hr. These high strength vehi-cles have the latest battery technol-ogy, with a charging life of at least 1 000 times. standard features include a built-in anti theft system, dual safety back-up technology, height adjustable

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KaYTeCH was recently approached by a farmer who needed a cost-effective

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although several Kaytech lin-ing options were available includ-ing the sealmac dam-lining sys-tem, Kaytech’s Paul lombard recommended using Kaytech’s enviroFix, a proudly south african manufactured Geosynthetic Clay liner.

enviroFix is produced by nee-dling a uniform layer of sodium

bentonite between two durable, outer layers of geotextile. When sodium bentonite, a naturally occurring clay mineral with a struc-ture comprising charged platelets, comes into contact with moisture, it swells considerably. since it is under confinement in enviroFix, a lining is formed with a low perme-ability equivalent to that of approx-imately one metre of compacted clay.

Upon inspection of the site, Paul lombard suggested that the steep slopes of the dam be made more gradual to facilitate the installation of enviroFix. This was achieved using a Bobcat.

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TO address the issue of requiring multiple, dedi-cated cutters in the tool-

changer of a machining centre to create different component chamfers, sandvik Coromant can now offer CoroMill 495, a universal tool which ensures machine shops only require a single chamfer cutter to per-form various chamfering oper-ations. This not only creates extra space in the toolchanger but minimises tool inventory and costs.

Most engineering com-ponents require at least one chamfer, and because the majority of modern machine shops run small batches in many different materials, the potential for excessive tool-changing and extended set-up times is vast. With CoroMill 495, the same tool can under-take a wide variety of chamfer-ing operations, reducing down-time and maximizing machine utilization. The tool features indexable inserts with four cut-ting edges, and cutter bodies with a high number of inserts in relation to body size.

as well as conventional top-side chamfers, CoroMill 495

can be used to pass through a bore and chamfer the under-side of components. This ver-satile cutter can also be used to perform weld preparations, deburring operations and even face milling if required.

available cutter diameters include 12-25 mm and 40-63 mm to create 15°, 30°, 45° and 60° chamfer angles using coupling types such as cylindri-cal shank, Coromant eH and Coromant Capto, while a 0.5-1” imperial version takes advan-tage of a Weldon coupling.

Both GC1030 (-PM geom-etry) and GC1040 (-MM geom-etry) grades are available to ensure successful chamfering in a multitude of different mate-rials, including steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminium and heat resistant super alloys.

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sUPPlY chain integration across all departments is the key to resilient supply chains which, in

turn, lead to more resilient businesses. “Businesses don’t just become resil-

ient by themselves,” says saPICs President Cobus rossouw, fresh from the recent annual saPICs supply Chain conference held at sun City. The conference was attended by close to 1000 supply chain participants from africa and the world’s major business centres.

“Until each part of the business - including the guys from research and development , sales and finance - understand how they fit into the supply chain and the fact that their contribu-tion matters to its overall resilience, companies simply won’t achieve the level of resilience required for them to be truly competitive in today’s fast-changing, demanding marketplace,” he adds.

according to rossouw, resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from

difficulties. “We’re not saying: the better you

plan, the easier it’ll be to avoid trouble. We’re saying, difficulties are unpre-dictable and unavoidable, but the bet-ter you plan, the faster you’ll recover.”

another key discussion point raised during the conference is the percep-tion that the supply chain profession is being tainted by the criticism against the role of procurement.

“The casual interchange of the terms procurement, supply manage-ment and supply chain management is compromising the ability of our value chain integration profession to deliver maximum business value,” he said.

“This dilemma extends into the pri-vate sector as well, where buyers continue to focus on price as the major decision-driver, often to the detriment of the integrated supply chain. This inevitably has a disastrous effect on supply chain relationships.”

In his experience, rossouw says recovering from difficulties requires

collaboration and innovation from all parties involved. “Collaboration seems so easy at the outset but, in the end, it requires parties to accept that ‘being right’ is less important than ‘being aligned’. “ Innovation that leads to greater resilience requires an open mind and the desire to be brave.

“I have learnt that all supply chains and all relationships are exposed to difficulties. Plain-sailing is only a fig-ment of your imagination or a lack of drive to seek out the next opportunity for improvement. This means that we need to be resilient, to recover from these difficulties quickly. Whether dif-ficulties are forced upon us by circum-stances outside our control or ema-nating from our drive to deliver more value, we have to be tough,” he says.

“This will require collaboration and innovation,” rossouw concludes. “It will require us to be aligned with all our partners and to seek out different ways to succeed.”

The role of integration in the quest for resilient supply chains

THere is a growing need for specialist, efficient and reliable logistics management as ever-

increasing number of south african manufacturers and companies are participating in international trade exhibitions.

Getting your exhibition materials and stock to the exhibition location and then back home is not as simple as it seems, says annette Pather, Forwarding and Groupages manager at Turners shipping.

according to annette, transport and logistics are usually the last thing on the mind of the people planning to participate in an international event: “They book their stand, design and manufacture their display materials, make all the other arrangements and then only consider shipping everything there. This can be a costly mistake.”

Trade shows and exhibitions pre-sent logistics personnel with a fixed deadline which determines the strict timelines for the project. “Clients

sometimes don’t understand the com-plexity of the exercise,” she says. “last-minute shipments usually have to be air freighted to their destination which increases the costs drastically.”

all of the display materials have to be exported to the international venue

and then imported for their return to south africa. “If there are goods that are going to be sold at the event it adds a whole new set of challenges to the management of the logistics.”

“The efficient movement of the ship-ment relies on the efficient prepara-tion of the documentation and the management as it passes from one agency to the other.”

This service offering from Turners shipping dove-tails with the Conferences division of Xl Turners Travel which is part of the Turner Group of companies.

Turners Conferences is one of the leading conference and event man-agement companies in south africa regularly organizing conferences with international participants and exhibi-tors. The sister companies are able to provide a complete logistical and management solution for their clients and conference hosts.

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Neren Dayanand, Branch Manager, Durban, Turners Shipping and Annette

Pather, Forwarding and Groupages Manager are managing the expanding client offering into the exhibition and

event logistics industry

enGen Petroleum, has once again won “Coolest Petroleum Brand” in the sought-after Sunday

Times Generation Next awards.It is the company’s fourth straight

win in the survey, adding to a grow-ing list of accolades that have given it uncontested brand leadership to match its long-time market strength.

In 2013 engen took a hat trick in the sunday Times Top Brands award (retail service station forecourts), hav-ing won top honours for the third con-

secutive year. now in its ninth year,

Generation next tracks the consumer behaviour and preferences of south africans aged 8 to 22 – an important segment of the market with an annual spending power of r104 billion per year (2013 figures from HDI Youth Marketeers).

lesley McDonough, Group Brand Manager at engen, says the results continue to validate engen’s market-

ing focus and efforts. “We are excited and humbled to win this award again,

especially as the youth is our future market. It is not easy to stay current in this market.”

While engen has led the market in annual volume throughput for an extended period, it has been its constant innovation and customer service focus in the last five years that have put it ahead of the rest of the pack in brand recognition and loyalty across all audiences.

“We continue to invest in reinvigor-ating the brand, investing much effort into remaining an attractive stop-over for youth,” says Joe Mahlo (pictured), engen’s head of sales and marketing.

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THerMOWIse, specialists in energy saving systems for the industrial, commercial,

domestic and agriculture sectors, has recently opened a branch in Johannesburg.

“at the core of the company’s carefully structured expansion programme, is a vision to be a powerful force in energy saving in southern africa,” says Bronwynn Fine, director, ThermoWise. “ThermoWise has launched a vigorous energy efficiency drive designed to help companies reduce energy consumption and optimise production efficiencies.

“This new Johannesburg opera-tion - which services Gauteng and neighbouring regions - supports an extensive range of energy effi-cient systems, with a specialist

project and energy saving solu-tions service.”

The ThermoWise range of ener-gy saving systems encompasses air to water heat pumps, energy saving shower heads, calorifiers, induction cooking equipment, occupancy sensors and monitor-ing equipment.

The Gauteng operation is strate-gically positioned in Bedfordview, to service all sectors of business in the region, including light and heavy industry, mining and agri-culture, as well as commercial and domestic applications.

ThermoWise supports its exten-sive range of quality branded products with a technical advi-sory, installation, maintenance and support service throughout southern africa.

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InClUDeD in the range of Capacity trucks from BlT sa, are 4 x 2 models, designed for enhanced performance, increased safety

and minimal maintenance requirements. “These 4 x 2 Capacity trucks, which can be

customised for every specific handling task they need to perform, are suitable for use in diverse industries, including warehousing and distribution, airport terminals and intermodal requirements, as well as ports and shipping,” says Charity Gumede, marketing director, BlT sa. “Key features of this robust range include reliable performance with the maximum num-ber of lifts or moves per hour, fuel saver tech-nology, low cost of ownership and compliance with quality and safety specifications. These machines are supported by a 10 year frame warranty.”

“Other advantages include multiple engine options, reduced emissions for enhanced environmental protection and improved driver ergonomics to ensure comfortable operation in all environments, which contributes to reduced fatigue and improved productivity.”

The 4 x 2 Capacity range, with a high strength all-steel cab and one-piece platform, is available in on-highway road models - ideal

for applications where ‘over the road’ use is required and off-highway models where no ‘over the road’ travel is necessary.

For additional strength and durability, these trucks are fitted with a double reinforced front bumper and a 50° taper curbside deck and bumper. Front and rear tow hooks, which are standard in this range, are welded to the frame rails. These machines have a rigid suspen-sion, power steering, automatic brake slack adjusters and a vertical exhaust with a heat shield.

standard safety features include warning devices, fully adjustable mirrors, tempered safety glass and a reliable braking system, where rear brakes lock on low air pressure. an efficient lighting system ensures safe opera-tion at night.

Capacity trucks have an optional Duraride rear suspension, designed to minimise stress to the frame, cab and drive train. This system isolates the truck from road shake caused by rough terrain, yet provides a stable ride.

BlT sa, the principal dealer for Capacity trucks in africa, enhances the range of new and reconditioned machines, with a rental option. The company also offers a mainte-nance programme to ensure enhanced perfor-mance and extended service life of equipment.

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FUTUre-PrOOF production, assembly, and packaging lines must be able to deal with even smaller batches, more frequent

product changes, and a large number of prod-uct variants.

Chain conveyor systems used in produc-tion, therefore, have to be easy to configure and assemble with fast response times and shortened time-to-market providing the major competitive edge for machine manufacturers and users.

additionally, low-noise operation is also cru-cial for this type of system. Bosch rexroth’s new VarioFlow Plus chain conveyor system fulfils all of these requirements, supporting both manufacturers and users.

VarioFlow Plus is ideal for achieving a fast time-to-market, as with this chain con-veyor system, users can easily configure individual, space-saving solutions for versatile,

complex transportation tasks, even for particu-larly difficult environments.

a number of standardised modules cover differing application requirements are also available with maximum interchangeability and modularity. To simplify selection and correct combination of the modules, Bosch rexroth offers MTpro planning software with layout Designer.

Conveyors and even complex multi-convey-or and workstation systems can be designed, components selected, and the results output to CaD with this system. even more valuable time can be saved during commissioning as the innovative drive solution provides a great degree of planning freedom and the motor mounting position can be chosen on-site. This reduces the selection of drive variants to a minimum.

With its low-noise operation, the new chain

conveyor system greatly reduces noise and thus improves working conditions. Bosch rexroth achieves this level of smooth opera-tion through optimised sliding characteristics and the use of slide rails with lateral mounting. at the same time, this ensures low wear and fast, reliable assembly.

The Bosch rexroth VarioFlow Plus chain conveyor system consists of components that can be used universally for all system widths, including the new track width of 120 mm. This reduces the need for spare parts for users. The stable chain permits tensile forces of up to 1 250 newtons. The chain surface is nearly closed, allowing even the smallest of parts to be transported safely and reliably.

The system offers individual conveyor lay-outs and comes in six sizes and two material options: a basic aluminium version and a stain-less steel version for higher hygiene demands,

for example in the food industry, where Bosch rexroth uses components made of FDa-compliant materials. alternatively, Bosch rexroth offers a work piece pallet system suit-able for transporting work piece pallets in the automotive and electronic industries.

Tectra automation, a member of the Hytec Group of Companies, is an authorised distribu-tor for Bosch rexroth.

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IVeCO south africa is launching its brand new taxi minibus in markets across south africa. The new model has a new shape

and new features such as Drl (Daytime Driving lights), Controlled steering and Blue & Me hands free kit.

The aim of the new addition is to localise and adapt the vehi-cle to a south african per-spective, it has therefore acquired the name, Daily sisonke which means “we are all together” in isiZulu, together with a new logo.

The new Daily sisonke taxi accommodates the driver + 21 passengers with a maximum load of 350kg for luggage (south african regulations), fitted with an integrated rollover kit, safety belts on all seats and esP 9 brake technology to ensure passenger safety.

The taxi’s cabin storage capacity has been modified by cohesive parcel tray installations on both sides of the inside of the cabin, and to add to driver and passenger comfort the vehi-cle is equipped with radio and CD, an option

for the seats to be covered in durable vinyl or cloth is also available. The windows are tinted all round and the vehicle offers large sliding

doors to make accessibility and exiting easier for its passengers.

To improve the driving experi-ence, the new Daily sisonke has been fitted with a six speed override synchro-mesh manual transmis-sion with the gear lever located on the dashboard, the vehicle produces a maximum torque output of 350nm @1400-2600rpm

and a maximum output of 146HP (107kW) @ 3000-

3500rpm which increases the vehicles per-formance rating and ensures that power and speed is available on demand.

The new Daily sisonke is an illustration of the continuous effort by the company to pro-vide a vehicle that is adaptable, attractive and able to compete in one of south africa’s most significant and vibrant markets .

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THe Ingelfingen-based valve specialist has added two additional nominal

sizes to its product range of the GeMÜ 650 series, which is designed for use in sterile applications.

The actuator design of this piston actuated 2/2-way diaphragm valve has proven popular in the foodstuff and pharmaceutical industries for many years.

With the addition of the Dn 80 and Dn 100 nominal sizes, the prod-uct range has now been extended further.

This ensures product continuity from Dn 4 to Dn 100.

These additional products cater to the requirements of customers who were looking for a compact dia-phragm valve in the corresponding nominal sizes. a basic prerequisite in

this context was the suitability of the valve for use in a hygienic environ-ment.

The GeMÜ 650 valve has an easy-to-clean stainless steel actua-

tor and is equipped with an optical position indicator as standard.

Additional variants of diaphragm valve

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PrOTeCTaPeel advanced anti-rust forms part of The Peelable Coatings (Pty) ltd

range of products. Peelable Coatings is the sole importer and distributor of Protectapeel products, which have been manufactured to strict quality specifications by spraylat for over 70 years.

Protectapeel advanced ar is a temporary peelable protective coat-ing used mainly to protect various metal surfaces and is a water-based, one part, environmentally friendly specialist coating suitable for appli-cation directly from the container by brush, roller or airless spray gun.

Following extensive testing, includ-ing one where a section of steel sprayed with Protectapeel advanced

anti rust was lowered into a mine and fixed into position alongside unsprayed sections. The results of the test found that the galvanised steel sprayed with Protectapeel advanced anti rust showed no deterioration with regard to corro-sion or surface tarnishing and was in fact, in the same condition as when first sprayed with the product. On the other hand, the unsprayed galvanised steel showed signs of surface deterioration such as visible corrosion, pitting and holes. The ‘fall out’ from the shaft was caked on the unprotected steel surfaces and this further promoted the deterioration of these surfaces.

The product has also been used with great success at two Durban

companies, namely, the fertilizer company, Profert which is based in Mayden Wharf and Bulk Cargo logistics.

BCl is a warehousing, logistics and shipping company which han-dles bulk commodities, including mining products, minerals, fertilizer and other abrasive elements. The company also offers a blending and bagging service for the fertilizer industry. as a result, the company carries a large fleet of fork lift and front end loaders all of which are exposed to these very corrosive ele-ments.

Based on the results of a three month product trial, the company is now using Protectapeel advanced anti rust to protect hoppers, blend-

ing machines, front end loaders and anything else that may be prone to rust – this includes the cladding in the company warehouses. according to James West, MD of Bulk Cargo logistics, his company has “found the product to be a very effective and resistant barrier between steel and the elements, specifically oxygen and water”. In addition it is easy to apply, dries quickly and based on the three month trial results, the compa-ny is confident that they have made the right choice in Protectapeel.

Protectapeel advanced anti rust has passed a 500-hour salt spray Test certificate and can be applied over all new, treated or untreated or galvanised surfaces even those that are already showing signs of corro-

sion or deterioration.Thet are the sole importer and

distributor of DurafFilm, a protec-tive film used to seal and protect a variety of surfaces from rust, corro-sion and tarnishing and is sold in an easy-to-apply spray can.

Advanced anti-rust protection

BranDs use labels and on-pack solutions to inform and communicate with con-sumers, which forms part of the overall

packaging design of a product. Visual packag-ing elements such as colour, design, on-pack devices and interactive effects, all play a cru-cial role in the purchasing process.

according to Timothy Beattie, General Manager of Pyrotec PackMedia, “Pyrotec PackMedia offers four types of on-pack solutions, which allows for optimal information and communication on a small amount of space. each on-pack solution serves a specific purpose depending on the need of the product as some labels serve just to inform while others are used for promotional and value-added purposes.”

elastiTag is an elastomer loop that fits snuggly around a product and is attached to either a promotional card or coupon. each hang tag is custom manufactured according to the brands need. It is used purely as a marketing or promotional tool to engage with customers for a specific reason. elastiTag immediately attracts consumers’ attention and can be used to launch a new product, enhance brand awareness, provide tips to consumers, advertise or promote a special offer, deliver free product samples or provide coupons to consumers.

Unlike cardboard tags elastiTag does not tear and uniquely grips the product and is not easily moved.

Do-It Hang Tabs are an effective and easy way to display products. The self-adhesive merchandise display hangers’ turns packaging into a peg-ready product guaranteed to catch consumers’ eyes. They can be used to improve product visibility, reduce packaging costs and for cross-merchandising opportunities.

The aim of the Informational Fix-a-Form leaflet-labels is to relay a large amount of information to consumers about a product, doing so in the form of a label. Products that require certain information due to legislation or product information presented in different languages can easily take up a huge amount of space on the product. Fix-a-Form allows for an unlimited amount of text or graphics to be neatly displayed in a folded easy to use leaflet format.

The Fix-a-Form leaflet-labels allows for brands to inform consumers of promotions and all the details attached to it, in a fun and eye catching way.

On-pack labelling solutions

eTHeKWInI Water and sanitation has launched an extensive waste water treatment works (WWTW)

and sewage pump station (sPs) refur-bishment initiative that involves exper-imenting with emerging pump seal-ing technologies that will improve the quality and reliability of the installed pump database.

as part of this project, a specialised PFr-throat bushing has been selected and fitted to an allis Chalmers waste water pump serving Umhlatuzana Inlet sPs, this task being entrusted to raF engineering who possess extensive experience in the workings of ethekwini’s WWTW and sPs operations.

Wear in the pump’s stuffing box was such that PFr-throat bushing was considered a suitable alternative to restore the gland seal to specification.

It was supplied by the Durban branch of mechanical seals company aesseal, and drawn from its carbon-filled PTFe product range. The bushing comprised four rings of style

380 packing and a split lantern ring of glass filled PTFe. an sKF automatic lubricator system was fitted to deliver untended seal lubrication.

PFr-throat bushing is a relatively new product in south africa, being introduced to the market by aesseal in 2012.

The product allows a softer-wearing packing to be used in the pump stuffing box, reducing gland packing costs and delivering a more effective sealing arrangement.

spiral grooves and special flow geometry are the bushing’s main features, working together to reduce

flush water usage and prevent solids from entering the box. This results in less wear on the shaft and packing surfaces.

The bushing harnesses the displacement and orientation of the flow medium around the rotating shaft, using the spiral grooves to collect any solids between the shaft and the bushing, and expelling them by means of the induced flush stream.

a narrow gap to the shaft allows the bushing to control flushing water volume, minimising leakage and reducing the water requirement by up to 80 percent.

Material of manufacture is a high strength compound with excellent running properties and universal chemical resistance, temperature resistant to 260 deg C and hydrolysis resistant to 180 deg C.

each bushing is heat treated to minimise an already very low coefficient of expansion.

Bushed pump restored to spec

Promotional Fix-a-Forms create brand awareness by enhancing the visual appeal of a product which places the brand ahead of its competitors. It is a cost effective way to endorse competitions or to offer value-adds onto a product such as coupons, recipes or cross-promotions.

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• Gases: Gases are stored at very high pressure and any uncontrolled release can fill a large volume quickly. This is particularly the case with liquefied gases such as lPG. as a result, gas cylinders should be stored in a designated area in purpose-built stores. The cylinders should also be secured upright and the valves protected from potential damage caused by impact.

• dusts: If explosive dusts are pre-sent steps must be taken to remove any sources of ignition – for exam-ple, by ensuring that no open flames or hotwork activities are present. Work areas should also be regularly cleaned to keep them dust-free.

• Solids: Many types of packag-ing material such as plastic foam, polyester wadding and textiles give off dense black smoke when they burn,so they should not be stored close to heater sources or electrical equipment.

• Oxidisers: Materials that ordinar-

ily burn slowly, will burn vigorously in an oxygen rich atmosphere, so oxygen and oxidisers like chlorine in cylinders must also be stored in a secure and controlled man-ner. In addition, oxygen must never be used as a substitute for com-pressed air, or to sweeten the air in a working area or confined space. Furthermore, grease or oil must not be used on equipment containing oxygen as they can self-ignite.

• Chemicals: some chemical prod-ucts incorporating organic peroxides can explode if not stored and han-

dled correctly and certain chemical substances can react with incom-patible materials or contaminants, causing fire or explosion. some substances such as sodium react violently when they come into con-tact with water. Others may decom-pose or react violently when wet. Information on storage and handling temperatures can be found in the substance’s material safety data sheet (MsDs)or by contacting the manufacturer.

• Using flammable liquids :If flam-mable liquids are used in a work process, it is likely that a limited quantity will have to be stored and readily available inside the work-place. In assessing the risks from flammable substances, employers will need to justify the requirement to store any particular quantity of flammable liquid within the work room or working area. However, the guiding principle is that only the minimum quantity needed for frequently occurring activities or an amount required for use during half-a-day or one shift should be present in the work room.

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THe risk of fire and explo-sion from substances such as chemicals, solvents, fuels and

gases is ever present and can lead to major loss of life and serious injury, as well as significant dam-age to property.

as a result, employers working with and handling these substanc-es have a legal obligation to tackle the associated fire and explosion risks. This means preventing the release of dangerous substances; preventing or controlling sources of ignition; ensuring that products are stored correctly; and establish-ing appropriate procedures for the delivery, handling and use of these

substances.• Flammables and combusti-

bles liquids: store these in a separate area of the workplace in purpose made containers or cupboards that comply with local regulations. During dispensing, there must be good ventilation and sources of ignition must be removed. Containers should also be kept closed when not in use, and whenever possible safety containers with self-closing lids and flame arresters should be used. It is also a good idea to have a suitable spill kit on hand to capture any leaks which could pose a safety or pollution risk.

Using flammables with care

nOT surprisingly, the people who wear security uniforms want many more features and, while

companies want to make their secu-rity staff more visible and provide uniforms that are even more durable, price constraints are preventing this from happening. according to the 2014 sparks & ellis Uniform survey, price decides the kind of uniform security officers wear.

sparks & ellis conducted an online survey recently with the security association of south africa to explore attitudes towards uniforms. sparks & ellis MD, sue de Wet (pictured) says that it is challenging to meet industry’s demands.

“The technology is available to pro-vide state-of-the-art uniforms but the industry isn’t budgeting for this to be

introduced, let alone mainstream. In fact, we battle to contain costs on standard items because our running costs are increas-ing but the uniform buying budgets are not.”

some survey respon-dents were concerned about the cleanliness and smell of uniforms – this is due to some staff not hav-ing easy access to a wash-ing machine (57%) and per-haps this is why nearly 90% of the sample would like uniforms to include some kind of fabric treatment to deal with anti-bacterial and odour protection.

The technology is available but it comes at a price, of course. sparks & ellis is keen to introduce new technol-

ogy for such things as odour protec-tion, insect repellent and stain repel-

lent. Three-quarters of the sam-ple say that uniforms should be replaced annually.

Given that over 90% agree that more attention should be given to season changes in uniforms – i.e. to keep cool in summer or warm in winter, protect against sun damage, wind, rain and so on – sparks & ellis is proposing that compa-nies invest in seasonal uniforms and help extend the life of a

uniform in this way. However, as sue explains: “again, our difficulty comes in matching the current budget levels because usually there’s no provision for additional elements.”

New technology for uniforms needed

serCO’s mission is to continue producing superior quality refriger-ated and dry freight truck bodies and trailers as well as striving to give customers a competitive edge in areas such as reducing fuel

costs and CO2 emissions. as a leader in its field, the company – with branches in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town - has built up exten-sive experience servicing the transport industry for more than 30 years.

The challenge of reducing operational costs while still being environ-mentally conscious remains high on serco’s agenda. The company’s eco package offers exciting possibilities in this area through a fuel

A truck body and trailer building trail blazersaving combo which includes durable side-mounted skirtings and a roof diffuser boasting the potential to reduce fuel consumption for long haul operators.

road tests recently conducted in co-oper-ation with sPar and Mixtelematics between Durban and richards Bay proved the eco package does indeed improve fuel consump-tion significantly.

serco has invested in cutting edge technol-ogy and equipment and is expanding facilities at its Durban premises while it is also moving into new headquarters in Johannesburg. The new panel manufacturing equipment being installed at its Durban factory in Phoenix Industrial Park will incorporate the latest environmentally friendly blowing agents and insulation materials setting a new benchmark in the local refrigerated transport industry.

serco MD, Clinton Holcroft (pictured) said the company had outgrown its exist-ing premises in Johannesburg and the new facility there would increase yard space to more than 50 000m², allowing them to take on more work and improve repair turna-round times. “Construction at the new fac-tory situated in Boksburg near Carnival City is complete and we move in during april.’ He said the extension and upgrade of its Durban manufacturing operation in Phoenix Industrial Park would increase the under roof area by more than 3000m2 and result in improvements to operating efficiencies.

“The extensions to our Durban factory will accommodate a new leading edge technol-ogy panel press and cater for an increase in manufacturing capacity,” said Holcroft.

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sTraTasYs,ltd, recently announced that Whale, a leading manufacturer of water and heating systems for mobile

applications, has slashed its lead times for the production of injection mold tools for pro-totype parts by up to 97% since introducing stratasys 3D printing into its tooling process. according to Jim sargent, 3D Technical services at Whale, the company is 3D printing injection mold tools in less than 24 hours using its Objet350 Connex Multi-material 3D Printer, at a fraction of the cost of producing metal tools: “Traditionally, our lead times for metal tools were somewhere between 4 - 5 weeks and came with significant production costs. as a result, our r&D process was very time-consuming and fundamentally slowed down the launch of new products. With this printer, we are now able to design our tools during

the day, 3D print them overnight and test them the next morning with a range of end-product materials. The time and cost savings associated with this new tooling method are significant.”

The injection mould tools are 3D printed using stratasys’ Digital aBs material, which features distinct material properties ideal for low volume part production – high tempera-

ture resistance and toughness. Whale also offers its rapid Prototyping

service to external customers, including auto-motive and aerospace industries, producing 3D printed multi-material parts and tools using plastics such as polypropylene and polypropyl-ene glass-filled.

“looking into the future, 3D printing is hugely revolutionary in terms of how we are going to operate as a business,” explains Patrick Hurst, MD at Whale. “We have already seen the technology take months off of our prod-uct development process and that in turn minimises risk. In fact, I estimate that we’ve

shortened our r&D process by up to 35% with stratasys 3D printing solutions. add that on top of the 20% we’re already saving in terms of our design work – well for me, it’s fantastic.” nadav sella, solutions sales Manager at stratasys concludes: “We are seeing an increasing number of customers exploring the potential that 3D printed injection mould tools offer. In addition to the dramatic cost and time savings potential, our Digital aBs tools enable companies to produce parts in the real end-product material, ready to test even in the prototyping phase.”

3d printed injection moulds cut lead times

GlOBal leader in bear-ings and engineering solutions, sKF, com-

bines linear guidance systems and linear driving technology into one system, setting the industry benchmark in turnkey actuation system solutions.

sKF actuation system solu-tions are widely acknowledged for their superior quality and accurate and efficient perfor-mance across a broad range of market sectors, reliably meet applications requiring tasks to be performed automatically with a pre-programmed device with set parameters. “Our turnkey actua-tion system solutions position us extreme-ly competitively in the market,” states sKF Mechatronics Product Manager for southern africa, John storm.

“The actuation systems are offered through sKF Mechatronics,” says storm, “which is one of sKF’s six global core technologies together with bearings and units, seals, power transmission, lubrication systems and ser-vices.” Mechatronics is briefly defined as anything mechanical that is electrically driven and sKF’s mechatronic product portfolio com-prises two main product offerings - linear guid-ance systems, linear driving technology, and actuation systems.

“actuation is our primary focus, and more specifically, electrically driven actuator sys-tems with aC, DC and servo options,” con-tinues storm. “The electric system delivers substantial end-user benefits compared to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

“In addition to being sealed and mainte-nance free, the system features quality, reli-

ability, high efficiency rates, higher productivity, lower power consumption, high repeatable accuracy, system diversity and simple integra-tion.” storm explains that choosing the most appro-priate linear guidance system is dependent on a number of factors such as load capac-ity, stiffness, required speed, required travel and the attain-able degree of precision. sKF offers three types of linear

guidance systems to meet customers’ diverse guiding needs: linear ball bearings (ball-recir-culation sleeves on shafts), profile rail guides (carriage with rows of recirculating balls run-ning on a profiled rail) and precision rail or prismatic guides (two guide rails positioned one upon the other with a ball, crossed roller or needle roller cage between them).

linear driving technology involves rolled ball screws, ground ball screws, and roller screw systems. Ball and roller screw technol-ogy, which according to storm, transforms rotary motion (provided by a motor) into linear motion, with very high efficiency. rolled ball screws offer high precision to cover most requirements and reduce or eliminate back-lash. Ground ball screws are the best solution for applications demanding greater rigidity and precision. Ball screws handle push and pull forces and run with linear guides which take up the lateral force. roller screws can operate far beyond the limits of ball screws and ensure ultimate precision and rigidity, high speed and acceleration a technology created by sKF.

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HIGHVelD Filters, a Donaldson dis-tributor, was approached by a client with a very specific problem. The cli-

ent was utilizing a Dyna truck to transport personnel, underground, to and from their work stations. Due to the placement of the filter, it was being exposed to high volumes of water on the underground roads.

The truck’s air filter is fitted at the back, below the left front wheel, and allows for water to be drawn into the engine, which can cause engine failure.

Dirk Uys, sales engineer at Highveld Filters, explains “We replaced the current filter with a Donaldson air Filter, its hous-ing and a raM inlet hood. The air filter and the suction point were moved higher on the vehicle to approximately 3 meters above ground, offering the vehicle a new intake system. “

This solution has provided their client with peace of mind, the ability to continue using the truck for their underground transport needs without the possibility of an engine breakdown and excessive downtime.

Donaldson Filtration solutions not only provides the world’s most advanced prod-ucts but, along with our distribution network, we work with you to determine a holistic filtration solution.

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MITeCH’s locally manu-factured Diffuser Plates are designed for use with

its Globe control valve on high pressure drop applications for gases and vapours and greatly reduce the control valve noise level generated by the gas or vapour flow. a properly selected diffuser valve combination can result in up to a 40 dBa noise reduction.

Installed downstream from the valve, the diffuser plates are designed to create a back pressure at the valve. On high pres-sure drop gas applications the valve size is selected to maintain the velocity at the outlet within the limit of Mach 0.33 (1/3rd of sonic) - by creating a back pressure the gas or vapour is more compressed, and therefore a smaller

valve can be selected and still keep the velocity within acceptable limits.

special trims such as low noise or eD Disk stack are still often required inside the valve as the downstream plate is not effective at creating back pressure at low flow rates. In these conditions the valve sees the full pressure drop.

However, the velocity in the smaller valve is still acceptable due to the lower flow rate.

Usually the valve size can be reduced to less than half the size it would have to be without the plate, resulting in significant sav-ings, particularly when the sizes involved are large. several diffuser plates can be installed in series in an expanding pipework system..


THe successful upgrade to produce specialised Cellulose (also known as dis-solving wood pulp) at sappi’s ngodwana

Mill in Mpumalanga marks an exciting phase of growth and development for the com-pany, and the province. On 18 June 2014, MeC of Finance, economic Development and Tourism of Mpumalanga, Mr sikhumbuzo eric Kholwane along with sappi Chief executive Officer ralph Boëttger officially opened the new specialised Cellulose fibreline.

The expansion and modernisation of ngodwana Mill commenced in 2011 as part of sappi’s strategy to invest in fast growing, high margin businesses that offsets the decline of coated paper consumption in mature markets.

Project GoCell, as the project was known, converted a fibre line at the mill to pro-duce 210,000 tons a year of specialised Cellulose, in addition to its existing newsprint and linerboard (packaging paper) production. specialised Cellulose is a sought-after natural, renewable fibre with a wide range of uses in the textile, consumer goods, foodstuff and pharmaceutical industries.

The expansion has helped to increase sappi’s total global production of this ben-eficiated wood fibre to 1.3 million tons per year, entrenching its position as the global leader in this market. specialised Cellulose is also produced at sappi saiccor Mill in

KwaZulu-natal and Cloquet Mill in Minnesota in the United states.

as the world’s population grows, so does demand for specialised Cellulose. “extensive research and interactions with our customers have convinced us that this is one of the best markets in which to invest for the future,” said sappi limited Chief executive Officer, ralph Boëttger. The global demand growth for this raw material is approximately 6% a year. In asia, the company’s biggest market, it is pro-jected that the burgeoning middle-class will grow from a current 1.9 billion to about 2.7 billion by 2030 – accounting for 43% of global consumption expenditure.

In opening the new fibre line, the MeC congratulated sappi on their investment and thanked sappi for their confidence in Mpumalanga. He stressed that only by the government and the private sector working in partnership will development and the growth aspirations of the province be achieved.

locally, this venture is a vote of confidence in south africa as a good place for manufac-turers to invest for the future. sappi is the first multinational with manufacturing interests in the lowveld region.

as such, the expansion does not only repo-sition the company for sustained growth, but also strengthens economic development in the province. Commented alex Thiel, Chief executive Officer sappi southern africa: “as a long term investment, the expanded operation will help generate more export revenue and boost the local economy by securing jobs in an area where unemployment is rife”. a key objec-tive of the project was that, during the civil and construction phase, it should benefit the community through skills training and develop-ment. This has been successfully achieved. Project GoCell’s community training initiatives were recognised in the BHP Billiton achiever awards competition (2012). sappi won first place in the categories ‘re-skilling and empowerment’ and ‘Best Training Programme for large companies’.

Mill’s specialised Cellulose expansion

THe south african construction industry is rapidly evolving due to the increasing demand for light Frame steel Building

(lFsB) methods, which is fast becoming a pre-ferred option for large corporates and retailers due to the durability of the structures and the rapid turnaround time necessary for construc-tion.

This is according to Charl van Zyl, CeO of silverline Group, a construction company that specialises in the construction of light Frame steel buildings, who says that due to the various benefits of the alternative construction method, the industry has grown by 21% in the 2012/ 2013 period.

Van Zyl says that according to a survey conducted by the southern african light steel Frame Building association (sasFa), an increased volume of the steel produced in south africa is used for complete buildings, including walls, as opposed to roof trusses only. “This is a key sign that lFsB method is becoming a popular construction practice for commercial projects. It also reaffirms the growing acceptance of lsFB by architects, engineers, and builders.”

“architects, engineers and builders are real-ising the effectiveness of lFsB in comparison to conventional brick and mortar. light Frame steel is stronger than traditional materials, and offers advantages with regards to energy consumption, speed of construction and qual-ity of the finished project. The advantages are endless.”

He adds that apart from the versatility of light Frame steel, it is also one of the most recyclable and sustainable building prod-ucts, which has also contributed towards the demand and growth in the industry.

Van Zyl says it is projected that the indus-try is expected to grow by 15% during 2014. “These projections and the strength of the rand, is encouraging more industry profes-sionals to utilise this method to maximise their return on investment, while still producing world-class environmentally friendly projects.”

silverline has played an extensive role in the successful growth of the lFs industry, especially in the franchise sector. “Due to the demand for light weight steel construction, we have successfully opened over 30 outlets around south africa in just three years.

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InDUsTrIal processes throughout africa can be significantly enhanced and outputs significantly increased

simply by adopting a philosophy of quality when procuring products and services.

selecting the right partners to sup-ply assistance is usually a simple process, but in the long run can have a profound outcome on the success of an operation. Qualified technical advice and after sales service are usually equally as important as the quality of the goods being supplied and should be a more important con-sideration than price alone.

announcing his company’s nomi-nation for the prestigious socrates Committee “Best enterprise” award by the europe Business assembly (eBa), Vishal Gautam (pictured) of Tega Industries south africa said that the award is the culmination of the company’s concerted efforts globally to put the quality of its products and

services above all other considerations.

Tega Industries limited was nominated for its excellent business repu-tation and effective man-agement globally. Quality of products, it’s highly trained staff and the adoption of modern and effective technologies were also recognised and commended by the com-mittee. The eBa is an independent corporation for develop-ment and management of economic, social and humanitarian collaboration.

as a non-governmental organisa-tion, eBa promotes transformation of state-of-the-art experience and economic practices, establishment of economic, educational, cultural, and scientific ties, as well as the creation of national business elites in countries around the world.

additionally, the creation of a positive image of regions, companies and individuals is also encouraged throughout the global business commu-nity.

The award is seen as rec-ognition of the good work the company has already done in supplying products and tech-nical expertise globally. In south africa Tega Industries works with a variety of com-panies in the mining, trans-

port, manufacturing and a wide num-ber of industries to become more effi-cient through the use of engineered rubber and combination materials. In conjunction with technical experts, polymer scientists and the customer, solutions are found and formulated to save money and help equipment perform better.

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selF-employed individuals in south africa are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain

finance to secure transactions from traditional lenders, as they are viewed as high risk candidates with unpredict-able earnings. as a result, the growth potential of many of south africa’s self-employed individuals is being hin-dered.

This is according to Gary Palmer, CeO of Paragon lending solutions, who says that as a result of the strict regulatory environment he has wit-nessed an increase in the number of unsuccessful loan applications by business owners regardless of the full business potential of the client.

“south africa’s banking sec-tor has tightened up its regulations around the lending criteria to self-employed individuals arguing that their earnings are volatile, despite the fact that some self-employed individu-als earn more than employed, and as such self-employed individuals are increasingly making use of alternative lending solutions by non-bank lenders

who are providing much-needed cash flow to take advantage of opportuni-ties.”

Palmer says that by cutting out the red tape often experienced with traditional bank loans, self-employed individuals have quicker access to funds in shorter time periods, allowing their businesses to grow.

according to Palmer, the per-ceived risk of being self-employed is much greater in south africa than in other parts of the world. He points to australia’s general views on self-employed individuals. “In australia, self-employed individuals are looked at in a different light. They are seen as more secure and financially stable. as south africa’s economy isn’t as stable as first world economies, self-employed individuals are simply seen as ‘riskier’ candidates.”

He says that the requirements are more complex for banks when review-ing employed vs. self-employed indi-viduals’ loan applications. “lenders are more inclined to grant loans to those who have demonstrated finan-

cial discipline in the past. Banks’ deci-sions are also based on how they understand an individual’s finances, their business and their ability to pay back the loan. Therefore, the best advice I can give to a self-employed individual looking to obtain finance is to have their financials in order, as it demonstrates the strength of an individual’s business, and confirm whether the business will be able to pay the self-employed individual a justifiable salary, in order for the indi-vidual to have enough cash flow to repay the loan.”

Palmer advises that self-employed individuals looking to apply for finance have the following documentation in place: • six months’ bank statements; • a comprehensive income / expendi-

ture statement for the business; • The latest business and/ or per-

sonal financial statements; and • Management accounts for the cur-

rent year, all verified by a qualified professional.

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SEW-EURODRIVE, a BEE company, leaders in the fi eld of geared motors are now able to supply an Industrial Gear Unit that offers more effi ciency for mixing and agitating applications with their MC range of Extended Bearing Distance (EBD) Industrial Gear Units.

In process plants, large axial and radial forces occur at the agitator shaft during agitat-ing processes. Traditional designs solve this problem with separate, external bearings that take on the function of the agitator shaft bearings, a solution that very often proves cost intensive. Our new EBD concept extends the bearing span across the low speed shaft and offers stronger bearings within the gear unit itself, which means that in many cases separate bearings are no longer required in the agitator or an over sizing of the gear unit can be avoided. These high torque MC Industrial Gear Units can be used for the reliable operation of mixers, mounting fl anges, agitators and surface aerators.

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INDUSTRY MOVERS

Seen at the The Forum event hosted by Nedbank, that took place at the Oyster Box Hotel, Durban are Gert Klynsmith (Gough

Cooper Homes), Frank Berkeley and Anand Joseph (Nedbank Corporate), and Don Perks

(FGG Architects)

Also at the Forum event hosted by Nedbank, are Anil Narotam (McDonald Steel) and Doug

Ross (JT Ross)

Seen at Voltex MV/LV Solutions official opening from left, Billy Batten, Cato Ridge

Electrical and Eric Immermann, John Carter and Zoltan Petersen, Voltex MV/LV Solutions

Also at Voltex MB/LV Solutions launch are from left, Bruce Atherton, Wayne Bursey and Yullen Govender, Siemens and Nico

Erasmus, Abacus

Also at Voltex MB/LV Solutions launch are from left, Rakesh Heeralal, Bongi Thwala,

Gary Paterson, Jessica Hitchcock and Gary Elliott, Voltex

Seen at the Precision Planter prizegiving, from left: Gert Heyns, Monsanto; Gerhard van

der Merwe, Vaalwater Farming, Newcastle, KZN; Gert Coetzee, Farmlots, Wesselsbron,

Free State and Josey Hendriks, Cerealis Precision, Lichtenburg.

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Industry Movers

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aFrOX has beefed up its automated plasma equipment offering to meet the latest requirements of local industry. This

extended offering, supported by OeM partners Victor Thermal Dynamics and Pierce Profile Cutting, is suitable for both small and heavy industrial requirements.

“We’ve appointed a dedicated development manager, andrew Peters, to support these ranges and to provide a single point of con-tact for the market,” says afrox’s Dewald Bodenstein, Product Manager - arc equipment. “We now have an extremely competitive offer that includes a very solid base of technical support.”

The Victor Thermal Dynamics automated plasma cutting range includes the standard Cutmaster a series, a light duty cycle entry level air plasma system that provides an eco-nomical and flexible solution.

With benefits that include easy set-up and use, superior cut quality up to 120 amps, the

Cutmaster a series offers solutions for light, medium and heavy applications.

Victor Thermal Dynamics’ auto-Cut XT series is a high duty cycle standard air plasma system ideally suited to heavy plate cutting applications.

The auto-Cut 200 XT and 300 XT systems deliver a premium cut performance on both mild steel and non-ferrous metals and incorpo-rate proprietary Maximumlife parts that lower operating costs, as well as water mist second-

ary (WMs) for low cost, high quality cutting on non-ferrous metals, using n2 as plasma gas and ordinary tap water as the secondary.

The benefits of WMs , which is recom-mended for materials up to 40 mm thick, include dross-free cutting from 1 mm to 20 mm, an oxide-free cut face surface and a wide parameter window. a reducing atmosphere is produced in the cut by the release of hydrogen from the secondary water, effectively decreas-ing oxidation on the cut face surface.

The Ultra-Cut XT series is a high precision plasma system with the flexibility to increase cutting power. available in 100-400 amp out-puts for cutting plate up to 50 mm thick, Ultra-Cut XT systems offer outstanding parts life, the highest kW output for a maximised duty cycle and cut speed, and a lower current draw. This series achieves the highest cut speed in its class on stainless steel — up to three times faster than similar cutting systems.

Supporting automated plasma requirements

Dr Lucas-Jan Ebels Head:

Transportation Division

UWP Consulting

Seen at a recent SBS Tanks Appreciation Dinner are, Chris Leah, Heiner Freese, Delayne Gray and Mava Gwagwa, all

SBS Tanks

Also at SBS Tanks dinner are Siyabonga Zungu, Proudly South African, Delayne Gray, SBS Tanks and

Joseph Mashiane, Proudly South African

a very affordable On-road, single cab workhorse has been added to Foton’s growing range of Tunland premium

pick-ups in south africa. like all the other Tunland models, the latest addition is powered by a robust 2.8-litre Cummins diesel engine. It is the first vehicle in this category to be pow-ered by an engine from the famous Us-based company.

The new model, which is well equipped for a workhorse bakkie, is priced at r199 950 which is very competitive.

The Tunland, a clean sheet development from one of China’s leading domestic automotive

brands, was launched in sa in 2012, initially as a fully-equipped double cab 4x4. subsequently the range has grown with the arrival of a double cab 4x2 and then an Off-road single cab.

now the On-road Tunland single cab takes this Foton sub-brand into the largest segment of lCV sector in the local market.

This new workhorse is far from being a stripped down, budget bakkie. Instead it has a car-like interior and features such as air-conditioning, electric windows

and anti-skid aBs brakes with electronic brake force distribution (eBD), a driver’s side

airbag, height-adjustable front seatbelts, motion-sensing door locks, remote central locking, and height-adjustable halogen headlamps.

The Tunland was designed from the ground-up by an international team of development engineers to be tough and rugged while also

offering a spacious cab, comfortable ride and a comprehensive standard specification.

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