INNOVATION
TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP INSPIRATION
THE LATEST IN TECH & BUSINESS FEBRUARY 2020
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CONTENTS Contents................................................................................................................. 3 Editors note....................................................................................................... 4 How can airports help climate change?..........................................................7 Cape Town International Airport named Africa’s leading airport for the third year.................................................................................. 10 Pay attention to details: Why you should start getting your car detailed..............................12 Ten Ways Magna Is Reimagining the Future.............................. 14 Goodyear South Africa.........................................................18 MG ZS EV, The first truly affordable, family friendly electric car...................................................................22 Aeromao.................................................................28 Cova Advisory and Associates............................ 30 TSSN Carriers................................................32 ASI Solutions Ltd ...................................... 37
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EDITORS NOTE
Innovation is the key to both business success and personal happiness. And, we are fortunate to find ourselves in a time where both of these can be aggressively developed.
rather than harder. So, when targets are raised by bosses and expectations are high, instead of sweating it out they find a way to make their tech work for them. Not because they are particularly ambitious but because they believe they are entitled to choose their own lifestyles.
The mentality that defined the early 21st century was very much a case of directing technology to get more out of employees. Advancements were made that made individual parts of a job easier and so employers expected staff to produce twice as many results. They justified this by rationalising that if the job was easier then surely you should work twice as fast.
As broad-stroke generalisations go, this is pretty wide, but my point is that innovation has become more about making life easier and safer. There is a new business philosophy today which has less to do with the bottom line and more to do with making the future better. Businesses are dedicating themselves to going green, industries are actively looking at ways to reduce office and today “convenience” and “innovation” are the big business words.
Before businesses could realise the value of using technology to make our jobs easier so that we can spend more time on our own lives, it took the introduction of an entirely new generation into the workforce.
In this issue we’ve featured the greatest innovators in a range of industries. The businesses that are truly outstanding in their field. Those with the greatest vision for the future who are not only keeping their industries alive but helping them evolve with the times.
The Millennial Generation and then Generation Y entered the workforce with an entitled idea that they deserved what they wanted when they wanted it. Then, they quickly earned the reputation for being lazy and doing the least amount of work to finish a job. The leaders of this generation therefor use technology to do their jobs for them. The mentality is to work smarter
It’s a great time to be involved in business.
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TechDrive was set up as a dedicated news outlet to highlight these changes in industry and we are the leading global dedicated news source to document the various developments happening in this unprecedented time in history.
HI! We are the founders of TechDrive, a digital news site now in its 5th year of operation and entering into an exciting new opportunity with The Lost Executive as we launch our very first digital magazine. TechDrive has always been at the epicentre of innovation and was founded in Silicon Valley, where we worked in the technology industry. We loved racing our cars along the Golden Gate Bridge and savouring the incredible buzz that can be found when you’re surrounded by likeminded people who are on the same page.
Over the last five years we have built a dedicated readership and a reach of over 1million people and have covered some of the world biggest innovators. We are media partners of Formula E - The world’s first race to use electric powered cars. We’ve interviewed big names like entrepreneur Richard Branson and looked into how the incalculably valuable blockchain will be a part of how we travel in the future.
I (Hermione) was a journalist interviewing entrepreneurs like Mark Zuckerberg and Travis Kalanick (founder of Uber) and Serhan, the other founder, had just completed an MBA at Golden Gate University. With a passion for travel, we witnessed many industries going through a rapid period of change driven by the catalyst of technology companies such as Uber, Surf Air, Tesla and Google Self Driving Cars.
With TechDrive Magazine we will be able to offer an even stronger journalistic service to our readers, providing them with a greater insight into the businesses who are pioneering new methodologies. Encouraging appreciation for the smallest changes to the biggest and bringing attention to the companies to look out for.
Today, more than ever, innovation is the energy of business. Those companies that have the drive to innovate, outperform their competition. Higher sales, greater customer satisfaction, stronger employee relationships, these are all drawn from innovative thinking.
It’s going to be a great ride. Hold on.
Hermione & Serhan
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HOW CAN AIRPORTS HELP CLIMATE CHANGE? By Staff Writer As climate change becomes the defining issue of a generation, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recently hosted a Sustainability Symposium to provoke discussions about how to tackle this looming threat in part through sustainable aviation practices – including through development of a new LAWA Sustainability Action Plan. The event, held at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), brought together more than 80 experts and industry professionals from aviation, aerospace, concessions and academics for a half day to hear from sustainability thought leaders.
THE SYMPOSIUM The Sustainability Symposium included remarks from L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin (CD11), Commissioner Gabriel Eshaghian of the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC), LAWA CEO Deborah Flint and LMU Professor
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of Biology and Executive Director of the Centre for Urban Resilience, Eric Strauss. BOAC Vice President Valeria Velasco was also in attendance. “Caring for our environment relies on adopting and implementing smart solutions, big or small, that truly move the needle toward real sustainability,” said Gabriel Eshaghian, Commissioner, Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners. “LAWA is launching next-generation policies and approaches that will help us embrace sustainable principles to help us protect our environment and resources for years to come.” Los Angeles World Airports are taking bold action to do their part in the fight against climate change and according to Deborah Flint, Chief Executive Officer of LAWA they are adopting industry-leading policies to reduce their environmental impact and making significant investments in renewable energy and electric vehicles.
buildings to LEED Silver or higher, and designing non-building programs such as runways to be held to similar standards. Those polices apply to LAX’s multi-billion dollar modernization project, the largest public infrastructure investment in the history of Los Angeles.
“At the symposium we reflected on the importance of collaboration among academia, citizens and industry to realize LAX’s fullest potential as an industry leading green airport,” she added.
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SUSTAINABILITY
At the Sustainability Symposium, attendees also heard from a panel of industry leaders, including: Matt Petersen, President and CEO, LA Clean Tech Incubator; Maria Race, Director of Environmental Policy, Programs, and Sustainability, United Airlines; Kevin Noertker, CEO and co-founder, Ampaire; Terence Young, Principal, Airports Leaders and Design Director, Gensler; and Julie Villet, URW Lab and CSR Director, Westfield. Closing remarks were given by LAWA Deputy Executive Director for the Environmental Programs Group Samantha Bricker.
LAWA’s sustainability plan also emphasizes economic outreach with programs like Edge4Vets, How to Work with LAWA, and the successful HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program. To date, HireLAX has graduated 110 students – many from disadvantaged circumstances – and prepared them to excel in building the next generation of their community’s airport. The sentiment is felt globally. Similar commitments were undertaken as part of ACI
A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION The symposium is a key step on the journey toward creating LAWA’s final Sustainability Action Plan, which is being designed to further enhance LAWA’s industry-leading approach to aviation sustainability. The ambitious plan will outline how LAWA can build on its existing sustainability program by introducing new, forward-thinking initiatives while fortifying and expanding on proven steps.
POSITIVE RIPPLES LAWA’s airline and government agency partners are also exploring emissions reduction from aircraft operations through new technologies and best practices, including sustainable alternative jet fuel. And, while LAWA already has one of the largest and greenest fleets in the nation, with 57 percent of it powered by an alternative fuel or electricity, plans to replace old, diesel-powered airside buses with clean and quiet electric ones will reduce nearly 308 tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year to zero. LAWA is also in the early stages of developing a comprehensive utility monitoring and resource management plan that will help identify even more areas for conservation. Progressive policies put in place in 2018 by LAWA will shape the airport’s infrastructure in additional sustainable ways, including designing
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There are already 3 net zero airports in Europe, Luleå, Ronneby and Visby all operated by Swedavia. The deadline of 2050 is aligned with the latest IPCC evidence and the decarbonisation strategy set out by the European Commission and adopted by the Council of the European Union.
EUROPE, the trade association for the European airport industry, announcing a Resolution formally committing the industry to achieve net zero by 2050, at the latest. The collective pledge – further undersigned by 194 airports, operated by 40 airport operators across 24 countries - marks a significant step change in the climate action ambitions for the airport industry.
Dr Michael Kerkloh, President of ACI EUROPE and CEO of Munich Airport commented “Europe’s airports have been leading climate action with annual reductions announced every year for the past decade². 43 of them have actually become carbon neutral, supported by the global industry standard Airport Carbon Accreditation. However, today’s commitment brings a new dimension to this – no offsets. Crucially, with its NetZero2050 commitment, the airport industry is aligning itself with the Paris Agreement and the new Climate goal adopted by the EU.”
Sani Sener, CEO and President TAV Airports said “Sustainability is at the core of our business model at TAV. We strive to create the highest value for our stakeholders while minimizing our impact on the environment. Ankara Esenboga and Izmir Adnan Menderes have achieved Level 3+ Neutrality status for the last three years at the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program. We believe that contributing to efforts to counter climate change is our responsibility to future generations. We aim to confirm with the highest standards and best practices in our industry.”
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CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NAMED AFRICA’S LEADING AIRPORT FOR THE THIRD YEAR In June this year, Cape Town International Airport was named Africa’s leading airport for the third time in a row at the 26th World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2019 held at the Sugar Beach Resort. The gala awards ceremony was attended by senior executives from major travel companies, operators and destinations and representatives of CTIA. Considered a testament to the ongoing hard work and commitment to excellence demonstrated by all staff at this airport Deon Cloete, the Airport Manager also said, “This award is also viewed as a challenge for us not to rest on our past achievements but to continue to work hard to remain an award-winning airport.”
KEEPING UP STANDARDS In the months since then there have been a great deal of activity to ensure that Cloete’s statement comes true for the third largest airport in Africa which is managed by the Airport Company South Africa. Over the past few years Cape Town International Airport has shown sustained growth in international passenger numbers with a 9.6% increase in 2018. For the first time in December 2016, the airport exceeded the 10 million passenger-per-year milestone. This was repeated again in December 2017 and 2018 when passenger numbers significantly exceeded the 10 million passenger mark. Through partnerships such as Cape Town Air Access, the airport has seen 15 new routes and
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19 route expansions since 2015, and a doubling of international seat capacity by 1,5 million seats. Deon explains that there are several key infrastructure projects planned over the next five years which comes in at an investment of R7 billion (£375,9 million). This includes the refurbishment of the domestic arrival’s terminal and the expansion of the international terminal. A new realigned runway worth R3,93 billion which will allow for the future expansion of the terminals, an increase in the airport’s per hour landing and departures from 30 to 45 aircraft movements and the handling of new generation large aircraft such as the Boeing 747-800 or the A380 aircrafts. “While there is going to be some disruption to the normal operations of the airport,” Cloete says, “We promise that it’s going to be worth it, improving on our infrastructure forms part of being a leading airport,”
PARKING NEWS AND KATANGA.
NEW TECHNOLOGY
Cape Town International Airport has recently upgraded all their parking equipment to offer visitors and passengers a better and more efficient end-to-end experience. Brightly illuminated parking equipment now guides you towards them to create a more aesthetically pleasing atmosphere.
Cape Town International Airport has modern technology that can accept all major credit cards and debit cards with pin requirement, not only at pay-stations, but also located at the exits from any of the parking facilities. This means that one doesn’t need to stand in a queue at the pay-stations. Next time when leaving the airport and planning to pay using a credit or debit card, proceed with your ticket directly to the exit, and make your payment there, a receipt will automatically print for your records.
The dedicated Pick-Up area has in excess of 700 bays and is located on the ground floor of Parkade 1. It has a separate entrance and boasts 30 minutes of FREE parking to drop-off or collect your guests, family or friends. This area is frequented by at least 100 000 users every month and offers superior convenience and allows you sufficient time to be able to drop someone off, and/or collect a guest or family member after they have arrived. To best use this area, remember that it is a preferred short stay area and ensure that the flight has arrived prior to entering to prevent additional charges. Should you wish to linger a little longer, pay-stations are conveniently located in the immediate lobby area.
RATES Shaded Parking P3 and P4 is located on the North & South side of the precinct respectively and are fully serviced areas with competitive parking rates and shaded bays to protect your investment, the area has approximately 750 bays in each and is patrolled around the clock by roving security personnel. Whilst this area is quite popular, one can always find a parking bay in this facility.
The new equipment at Cape Town International Airport has been installed to bring you superb convenience. Proceed to any of the pay-stations and connect with the Katanga Parking Services team through the use of the intercom, and they will request all the necessary information from you and generate a ticket for you whilst you are at the pay-station. No need to go looking for parking offices and delay you from getting to your destination, the Katanga team is at your service, 24 hours a day. Katanga Parking Services (Pty) Ltd has been tasked to manage the parking boasting a 99.99% uptime on all parking equipment, with a dedicated team of individuals; Katanga Parking Services will make the parking experience a special one.
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PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS: WHY YOU SHOULD START GETTING YOUR CAR DETAILED Did you know that almost 65% of Americans agree that the appearance of a vehicle is extremely important for business? A clean and beautiful car can always make a great first impression on customers.
bad impression on others. You could be a subject of ridicule and criticism and for good reasons. On the other hand, a clean car is a sign that you care about your image. If you’re traveling around with business purposes, your clients will see you in a better light. A beautiful, shiny vehicle gives the impression of a person who cares about details and this can help you get more clients and make more profits.
However, many car owners rarely take good care of their vehicles. They probably wash it at home using a standard water hose or take it to a car washing shop. These are good approaches, but they never match the level of cleanliness offered by a car detailer.
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But what is car detailing? And why should you have your car detailed? These are good questions and you’re about to find out in this article. Keep reading and learn how you can make your vehicle looking like brand new today!
WHAT IS CAR DETAILING? Car detailing is a relatively new process of improving the appearance of your vehicle. Instead of just taking your vehicle to a car wash shop, car detailing services involve a deeper level of care and attention to details. For example, this service includes cleaning the outside of the car and applying sealant or wax. At the same time, it also involves vacuuming and dusting the interior of the vehicle as well as deodorizing it.
WHY SHOULD I GET MY CAR DETAILED? There are numerous reasons why you should get your car detailed. Nothing beats an attractive and sparkling vehicle traveling around town, whether you’re going to work or drive around for your own pleasure.
1. IMPROVE YOUR PERSONAL AND/OR BUSINESS IMAGE Think about your vehicle as your personal outfit. If you walk around in dirty clothes, people are going to notice this and think bad of you. Similarly, if you visit your friends or family members and have a dirty car which also smells bad, this will leave a
Especially if you drive around on a daily basis, the interior of a car can get pretty dirty quickly. It’s not only about packages of products or empty cans of soda, but it’s also about germs and allergens which can gradually build up in your car. These impurities can cause allergies and make your vehicle an unhealthy place to be in. Car detailing services take care of this problem for you. The professionals will make the inside of your vehicle spotless, even if this means using tiny brushes to remove dust particles stuck between buttons and switches. These services also involve vacuuming your vehicle, using special cleaning products to remove stains, germs, and bacteria as well as deodorize it. At the end of the day, your car will not only become more hygienic, but it will also smell and “feel” better. A car detailing service is highly recommended after you just bought a second-hand vehicle. You never know who sat in your newly acquired car and what they did there. You might not know if the previous owner traveled around with dogs in the car and if the pets spread dirt, saliva or microbes all around the place. Cleaning the interior and the exterior of the vehicle is the best thing to do to protect your health and make your driving more comfortable.
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3. INCREASE THE RESALE VALUE OF YOUR VEHICLE Many car owners decide to sell their vehicles after a while. This is a normal process and it can be a profitable transaction. Best of all, you can actually ask for more money for your vehicle if you decide to take advantage of car detailing services beforehand. For example, if you want to sell the vehicle, you probably decide to change the oil, replace brake pads, realign the tires, etc. These maintenance tasks will attract more customers and help you get more money for your vehicle. At the same time, car detailing services will also increase the resale value. People who are interested in buying your car will eventually want to sit in it and take it for a spin. If the interior is spotless, this automatically earns you great points in the “first impression” department, so why not taking advantage of this opportunity? You can check out this car detailer for a quick understanding of what these services involve.
4. PROTECT THE PAINT OF YOUR CAR Although cars have a thin layer of paint applied to them for aesthetic purposes, this element is
very important. A simple scratch can ruin the image of your vehicle, so every car owner should be interested in protecting the paint against scratches and the elements of nature. A good way to do that is by using car detailing services. How does it work? It’s simple. Regular car wash shops can leave soap residues and water streaks across the paint of your car. These can get mixed up with dust and other impurities which will eventually deteriorate the quality of the paint. A new paint job can be expensive, especially if you have a modern car. On the other hand, car detailing services involve removing soap remains and other impurities as well as applying a protective sealant. In some cases, the guys will also wax your car. These maintenance tasks prolong the lifespan of the paint, not to mention that they will make your vehicle look absolutely superb!
READY TO MAKE YOUR CAR LOOK AS BRAND NEW AGAIN? Getting your car detailed is the newest trend nowadays and this type of service is highly affordable. It will restore the factory look of your vehicle and even bring back that “new car smell” as well.
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TEN WAYS MAGNA IS REIMAGINING THE FUTURE
Magna’s company of entrepreneurs and open-for-business mentality are helping to drive change in nearly every part of a vehicle, from seating to lighting to powertrain. As a technology company backed by more than 60 years of experience in the global auto industry, Magna is at the forefront of a dramatic transformation in mobility. “Magna’s mission is to make the impossible possible by solving some of the auto industry’s most complex problems,” said Swamy Kotagiri, Magna chief technology officer.
It is fascinating to imagine what the future will bring with the growth of electrified, autonomous and smart mobility. To better envision the coming shift in the way we move people and goods, Magna has compiled a list of the company’s top ten innovations that are a force for change. They are:
48-VOLT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS With its focus toward vehicle electrification, Magna is offering an array of modular and scalable electrified powertrain products designed to help automakers meet increasingly stringent tailpipe emissions regulations around
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the world. These modular and scalable products include both 48-volt (mild hybrid) and high voltage (full / plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles) variants.
environment and creating a high-definition, fourdimensional view.
Magna’s ever-expanding portfolio of electrified products begins with a family of modular and scalable high voltage electric propulsion systems, where the company has been awarded a production contract for a high voltage secondary axle for an electric vehicle to be produced in China for VW.
ICON scans its surroundings 50 times faster than it takes a human to blink. It will be used in the near term in autonomous emergency braking – and on self-driving cars in the new era of mobility. Whether it’s cameras, lidar or radar, with Magna’s expertise, the company can also seamlessly integrate these ADAS features in vehicle exteriors without sacrificing design.
Magna is also focused on electrified transmission systems and is now industrializing an innovative solution for BMW that packages a modular and scalable 48-volt traction motor inside a DCT automatic transmission. This innovative new product allows automakers to offer a mild hybrid option within the same engine compartment for their front wheel drive vehicles, thus reducing CO2 emissions and increasing functionality.
RECONFIGURABLE SEATS Magna’s seating experts are designing flexible vehicle interiors that can be reconfigured with the touch of a smartphone screen.
ADAS FEATURES Today, more than 100 vehicle models on the road have Magna ADAS features as Magna continues to deliver new autonomous features including 3D Surround View systems, Advanced trailering features and Autonomous Valet, which meet the growing demand from automakers seeking to integrate automated driving technologies into their vehicles. With Magna’s lidar solution with Innoviz coming to market with BMW, the company is also close to production of its ICON radar. Military-grade ICON radar system is a new generation of solid-state automotive radar that moves a step closer towards an autonomous future. Industry-first ICON radar is about seeing the things you can’t see and giving drivers and the car plenty of time to react by scanning the
The company’s reconfigurable seating solution is designed to dramatically reshape the vehicle cabin based on actual usage. This solution is in response to the rapid growth in car-sharing and ride-sharing and builds on Magna’s reputation for such innovations as the Stow ‘n Go seats in the Chrysler minivans. From a base configuration in a three-row vehicle, the innovative seats transform in a seamlessly choreographed dance into three modes: Cargo Space, Road Trip and Mobile Meeting. Two of the modes could be ready to enter production as early as 2022.
FLEXIBLE LIGHTING Magna is sparking the revolution in automotive lighting through a joint venture with Rohinni, an Idaho startup that has come up with ways to
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create “endless possibilities” with light that go far beyond conventional LEDs or light-emitting diodes. When paired with Magna’s world-class electronics manufacturing expertise, the combination is expected to produce modern lighting magic. By using thin-film micro and mini LEDs – as thin as a piece of paper – Magna Rohinni Automotive provides highperformance, flexible lighting that opens up new possibilities for design and product differentiation.
COMPOSITE SPACE FRAME Increasingly stringent vehicle emissions requirements demand that manufacturers find new materials and innovative applications to dramatically reduce mass and weight.
HAPTIC TECHNOLOGY Haptic technology, which relies on motion and the sense of touch inside and outside of the car, is rapidly being adopted by the auto industry as a way to give drivers a more intuitive experience.
Magna’s composite space frame is 10 percent lighter than conventional steel and can be used on liftgate and side door modules, as well as windshield headers.
To continue developing these advanced technologies for the automotive market, Magna acquired Haptronik, further investing in advanced motion-control software and adding to Magna’s leadership in mechatronics products. In addition, this technology is part of the company’s building block approach to their SmartAccess power door platform.
An affordable solution for automakers, the composite space frame debuted on the 2020 Toyota Supra.
VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY
COMPLETE VEHICLE MANUFACTURING Magna is the only automotive supplier that also engineers and assembles complete vehicles – and automakers including Daimler, BMW and Jaguar contract the company to do so. Magna is the first contract manufacturer to produce an electric vehicle with the Jaguar I-PACE, and the company produces multiple vehicles with different powertrains (BHEVs, EVs and traditional powertrains) from one plant, with two different powertrains in one shared production line for the I-PACE and Jaguar E-PACE. Through a joint venture, Magna is now also the first contract manufacturer for electric vehicles in China, the leading market for e-mobility.
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Magna is using augmented reality technology to make navigation systems more intuitive and accurate with its bi-focal Augmented Reality Camera. The first-to-market Magna technology for General Motors in North America and Daimler in Europe enhances what the driver sees by providing an actual image of the road ahead with information superimposed onto the image. But that’s not the only way Magna is bringing new technology to real product development. At Magna’s Virtual Reality Center in Graz, Austria, engineers wearing VR goggles are revolutionizing the way cars are designed, developed and manufactured. And virtual-reality headsets are helping the team at Magna’s Dortec Industries boost efficiency and productivity.
FACTORY OF THE FUTURE
including MIT and Cambridge University, to connect with the best and brightest minds in the business.
For Magna, innovating is not isolated to just product. The company innovates in how it manufactures as well. With the advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence, Magna is able to bring more smart factory concepts into their operations.
Magna experts are mentoring students from the MIT Driverless team to develop self-driving racecars for the new Formula Student Driverless competition. And the company is exploring the potential for new technology with MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, the center for autonomous and robotics development.
A key part of the equation in these high-tech facilities will be humans – or what some are calling the “Industry 4.0 workforce.” The goal is to improve flexibility and efficiency between humans and machines, as the two work in harmony.
This combination of strategic partnerships, world-class manufacturing, process innovation and a product portfolio bursting with innovative technology is enabling Magna to reimagine the vehicle experience and be prepared for the profound changes in the automotive industry.
These advanced manufacturing plants may feature advanced robotic systems, drones that fly above assembly lines to check inventory and maintenance needs, and predictive analytics that will be used to schedule repairs.
PARTNERSHIPS In addition to product innovations, Magna is partnering with startup companies to help speed up the commercialization of new mobility solutions. Devolving self-driving technologies with Lyft, integrating self-driving systems with Waymo, and retrofitting and scaling up May Mobility’s unique fleet of autonomous shuttles are just a few examples. In addition to working with startups on new technology, Magna also is building closer working relationships with universities around the globe,
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GOODYEAR SOUTH AFRICA TWO YEARS BEHIND THE WHEEL To celebrate two years behind the wheel of one of the pioneering tyre brands in the world, we got the chance to catch up with Darren Hayes-Powell, who’s been Group Managing Director of Goodyear South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa since November 2017. Goodyear South Africa have had a presence in the country since before the last century was in its teenage years. From as early as 1912 they were importing tyres and in 1945, they opened their own manufacturing plant to keep up with the demand for safe and reliable tyres. Over a century later the business is still a pioneer in its industry, a powerful and respected name and a keen market innovator. Darren Hayes-Powell
KEEPING THE PACE South Africa’s automotive market is an all-out race of intense competition, where businesses are having to implement new technologies, formulate new strategies, assimilate new market analytic data and make decisions while keeping the accelerator pedal pressed hard. This was the exact environment that Darren HayesPowell, Group Managing Director of Goodyear South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, entered into when he took over the steering wheel in November 2017 and planted his foot firmly on that pedal. “It was an exhilarating time to take the role,” he reveals, “But I was confident in my local team’s ability to meet the tasks ahead and I was fully prepared to start at a sprint.” In all fairness, he was already accustomed to the blistering pace of Goodyear’s managerial circle. Having spent twenty-five years working with Rolls Royce, he entered Goodyear in 2008 as Finance and IT Director for the
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United Kingdom. He then became Vice President of Finance for Asia, then Vice President of Operations and Technology Finance before taking on his current assignment almost exactly two years ago.
“My international experience and thorough understanding of Goodyear’s strategy and culture put me in a good position to deliver the strategies for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. But even then, it was still a learning curve.” THE MAN FOR THE JOB However, in the same way that Goodyear’s reputation for keeping all four tyres on the road (innovations involving flying cars aside), Darren has a reputation for being sure footed and always
having a plan. For his entire career, Darren has consistently been an all-rounder. He studied to be a Mechanical Engineer and an accountant before going on to complete a Master’s in Business Administration. This, coupled with a great passion for business turnaround strategies, has equipped him with the great ability to see the situation for what it is, the clear headedness to gain a clear understanding of what needs to be done, and the charisma and leadership qualities to motivate a team to do it. As an example, when Darren joined Goodyear in 2008, the UK operating company was operating at a loss and he responded, undauntedly by supporting turning things around. After which he was tested again with a transfer to Asia with its fast pace market development, initially to support the new factory build in Pulandian which has become one of the best performing plants within the Goodyear organisation. Darren was later called upon to do this again with another new manufacturing plant in Mexico in 2015. It would seem that Darren’s career has been defined by leading through example, often managing several high responsibility roles simultaneously, motivating entire teams and taking in large amounts of coffee to aid his out of the box thinking. He explains his successes quite simply: “Goodyear is a great international family, comprised of fantastic teams working together and working hard. I don’t believe there is such a thing as a one-man success story.”
TWO YEARS IN So, now almost two years to the date since Darren joined the Goodyear South Africa team, what are his thoughts about the industry so far? According to him, the South African tyre manufacturing sector in general is of a high standard with local producers all focusing their efforts on meeting the growing demands of the high-paced vehicle manufacturing sector. With this in mind, he believes that Goodyear does possess an edge over their competitors because their tyres are specifically designed for South African conditions, such as the swift dispersion of water in wet weather, efficient low rolling resistance technology and off-the-road performance.
“South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa are known for their intense climates,” Darren says, “And our tyres are manufactured to take into account all the variables of weather and road conditions.” The custom creation of bespoke solutions for different markets is written into Goodyear’s DNA, however it was epitomised shortly after Darren joined with the upgraded and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Uitenhage. Goodyear invested close to 1 billion Rand (£52M) in the Eastern Cape facility to improve the ability to produce high technology capable passenger tyres to meet the market’s demands. “The investment equipped the plant with the latest technologies and processes, as well as increased local production capacity for high complex, technical tyres,” he says. “It positioned Goodyear as a leader in the creation of low rolling resistant tyres that promote fuel economy in vehicles together with the latest technology SUV and 4x4 tyres,” Darren explained. It has also made Goodyear capable of implementing new technologies and strategies over the proceeding years and into the future. Yet again, putting their customers first. The move followed similar investment in Goodyear’s new production facilities in China and Mexico, with all three plants now sporting the same high-technology equipment aimed at producing premium tyres to a uniform world standard. Such as when it comes to wheel balancing and uniformity, which with the rising number of larger tyre sizes and more intricate vehicles is a critical market factor.
THE ROAD AHEAD Goodyear tyres are prepared to meet obstacles on the road ahead, likewise, over his many years in the company, Darren has identified some areas in the industry that may have gone overlooked in the past. It is evident that South Africa is a great market that is continuously benefitting from a welldeveloped infrastructure and a progressive local tyre industry operating on global standards.
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The retail edge of the market is exciting, modern and stylish and helps make potential buyers far more aware of the importance of fitting reputable tyres. Combining this with an equally developed commercial market has created an energetic environment to operate as a manufacturer of premium tyres. However, despite this, Darren has seen a distressing trend of unsafe secondhand tyres being sold into the market. Historically, South Africa has a high road accident rate which is a result of a number of different factors, but substandard tyres fitted to vehicles is only making things worse. Also, most drivers probably don’t realise the problem as they’ve purchased these tyres from an unlicensed dealer who they probably trust.
“The more the consumer knows about the importance of their tyres, the safer our roads will be,” Darren says, “Educating all drivers on the perils of using worn-unsafe tyres will only improve the situation and reduce fatalities on our roads. Frankly, this is not only a South African concern.” EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT Of course, educating consumers is no simple matter. The importance of explaining to drivers they should buy quality and safe tyres is not a simple one, the trick is bringing innovative, exciting products to the market that offer clear and long- term
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benefits to both their status and safety. “For example, the new Wrangler, All Terrain Adventure tyre is produced with Kevlar and designed specifically for South African and Sub Saharan roads, protecting the tyres against side wall damage but also off road travelling and potholes. Creating a universal capable tyre.” He goes onto explain that these sorts of developments enable the majority of consumers to appreciate the long-term value of purchasing premium tyres. It is a strategy that enables them to innovate for their current customers and introduce their products to potential ones. Darren points out, that while most people probably buy tyres because they are told their cars need them, others are probably more concerned about how cool the tyres look rather than how safe they are. “So, it is therefore our responsibility to make sure that the tyres are both,” concludes Darren. COMPANY ADDRESS: Algoa Road, Uitenhage, 6229, South Africa TELEPHONE: 0027419946911 EMAIL: gyfeedback@goodyear.co.za WEBSITE: www.goodyear.co.za
Leaders in Asphalt Preservation Protecting tructures, Maximising Potential
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MG ZS EV, THE FIRST TRULY AFFORDABLE, FAMILY FRIENDLY ELECTRIC CAR MG Motor UK today announces its entry into the zero-emissions vehicle market with the first truly affordable, family friendly electric car. The sensational MG ZS EV has been designed to bring EV technology to a wider audience than ever before and represents an exciting new chapter in the MG story. ZS EV is MG’s most high-tech car ever, with the MG Pilot driver assistance suite setting new standards of specification and delivering exceptional value for money. ZS EV combines the spacious and practical design of the original ZS with a clean, efficient and dynamic electric powertrain. With the first 1,000 retail customers able to get behind the wheel from just £21,495, MG is bringing zero-emissions motoring to the people. Combining a WLTP certified range of 163 miles and frequent rapid charging capability, families can enjoy the freedom to go anywhere in an electric car. MG is also proud to be offering ZS EV with its famous 7 Year Warranty that covers the car and the lithium-ion battery. Packed with innovative features, ZS EV is designed to provide customers with a stressfree driving experience. MG Pilot is a driver assistance suite which complements the driver and offers support when required. Excite and Exclusive versions both include MG Pilot as standard, with features including Advanced Emergency Braking, Blindspot Monitoring, Lane Keep Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control. ZS EV majors on interior space, making it ideal for busy families and those who value practicality. Boasting some of the most generous shoulder, leg and headroom in its class, the ZS EV also features a substantial, full-sized boot. With hidden storage areas, a split-level boot and practical features to keep items secure on the move, ZS EV can handle bikes, pushchairs, luggage and bulky loads with no trouble at all. In the cabin, the sky really is the limit with the panoramic, sliding Sky Roof
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EV also boasts some impressive technology to maximise range, efficiency and convenience for the driver. With three driving modes and three levels of regenerative braking, ZS EV can be tailored to suit the driver’s preferences, making it the perfect companion for everyday driving.
offering uninterrupted access to the sunshine above, creating a bright and airy experience for the whole family. Customers will also enjoy the latest generation of MG’s responsive infotainment system, with an 8” colour touchscreen featuring satellite navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth phone connectivity with audio streaming and DAB radio. ZS EV features an intelligently packaged and water-cooled 44.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack, fed to a front-mounted electric motor which delivers 105kW / 143PS of power and 353Nm of instant torque. Water-cooling manages the battery temperature allowing frequent rapid charging and optimum range whatever the weather. MG’s ingenious packaging positions the battery pack underneath the car, meaning that there’s no compromise in cabin or storage space. This also results in a low centre of gravity, making ZS EV agile and dynamic through corners. While power and weight distribution are important, ZS
Both the car’s internal and external styling elements make the ZS EV feel reassuringly MG. ZS EV sports the latest evolution of MG’s distinctive star-rider grille which perfectly frames the famous octagonal logo. It also seamlessly integrates the CCS charging port. The new-style 17” alloy wheels are designed to be light and extremely aerodynamic, helping to maximise range even further, and the choice of four exterior colours includes the new and vibrant Pimlico Blue. Daniel Gregorious, Head of Sales & Marketing at MG, said: “With an exciting £21,495 price point at launch, ZS EV is a compelling option for customers who want to switch from old school
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petrol and diesel cars and enjoy all the wonderful benefits of electric motoring. ZS EV is here to revolutionise the way people think about electric cars. With the first truly affordable, family friendly electric car, MG is bringing zero-emissions motoring within everyone’s reach. Make no mistake, this car isn’t a brand statement or a vanity project, we’re here to sell electric cars and to sell big!” ZS EV customer deliveries will begin in September 2019. Customers wishing to make sure they secure one of the first 1,000 retail cars,
available from just £21,495, can place a £500 deposit to reserve their place in the queue by visiting MG.CO.UK/ELECTRIC *MG ZS EV Excite starts from £28,495 OTR. After deducting the Government Grant of £3,500 and the matching MG EV Grant, the first 1,000 retail customers can purchase their car from just £21,495. MG will also match the Government Grant on Exclusive versions, reducing the £30,495 OTR price to just £23,495. Free home charging point and standard installation also applies to the first 1,000 retail orders.
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AEROMAO NEW DEVELOPMENT. AMPHIBIOUS FIX WING DRONE.
Founded in 2004, it is their drive for innovation that has propelled Aeromao into the position as the leading Canadian manufacturer of UAVs and developer of fixed wing, unmanned survey grade aerial vehicles. Based in Ontario Canada, their high commercial grade drones are optimized to carry a range of video surveillance equipment and have been extensively used for mapping, surveying, precision agriculture and remote sensing to name a few.
Aeromao’s latest development is unique in the unmanned world and has already been used successfully in a number of expeditions including searching for megafauna such as turtles, dolphins and sharks and surveillance of illegal fishing activity. During a set of trials in the beautiful Turneffe Atoll in Belize, in a work lead by the Zoological Society of London and the Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association. The drones were used to detect and document illegal fishing activities and ecology research toward ongoing conservation efforts. Delineated in 2012, the Turneffe marine protected area is a challenge to manage effectively due to its remote location.
INNOVATIVE STRENGTHS With their systems proven in the field, and two hundred clients across fifty countries, Aeromao’s power is in their ability to innovate on their feet and meet market demands and client requirements quickly and reliably. Their aim is to expand their client’s abilities to collect and analyse data, enabling them to make better decisions based on accurate information. They achieve this by using the latest technologies and relying on their strengths, which lie in their range of expertise in robotics, manufacturing, CAD, prototyping, flying and avionics, communications, computing and innovative thinking. Above all is their commitment to quality and dedication to their products which undergo rigorous testing in the field.
All in all, the Amphibious Fixed Wing Drone is a remarkable fete of engineering and has provided an essential and accurate tool with far reaching uses.
THE PROBLEM AND THE SOLUTION This represents a huge potential advantage in the fight against this sort of illegal exploitation as the current enforcement strategy on the Turneffe atoll involves patrols around the atoll in small boats. Due to the time constraints and the nature of the work, systematic surveys for megafauna aren’t regularly carried out. Instead, the conservation officers tend to document animals they happen across while on their patrol. Added to this, boat fuel is very costly, and this further inhibits the amount of area the conservation officers can patrol and dramatically reduces the potential sighting of animals. On the other hand, the drones proved to be an exceptional low-cost solution to these challenges. Furthermore, as part of the flight trials, two senior conservation officers were trained on
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site in how to prepare and deploy the drone. They were also trained in planning missions and monitoring flights and how to ensure a safe water landing. Demonstrating how easily this could be fitted into a new, more effective strategy that would guarantee better results all round. WEBSITE: www.aeromao.com EMAIL: info@aeromao.com TELEPHONE: +1 (647) 484–9966 COMPANY ADDRESS: 6033 Shawson Drive, Unit 27, Mississauga, L5T1H8, Ontario, Canada
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COVA ADVISORY AND ASSOCIATES KEEPING UP TO DATE
Providing crucial advice to the automotive industry as well as others, on government programmes, grants and tax incentives, development finance and the carbon and energy services, Cora Advisory and Associates have quickly grown to be one of the most respected and trusted leaders in its field.
Cova continually monitors the landscape to understand the progression and direction of the industry and to determine what clients will need as sectors and businesses evolve.
Established in 2013 by Duane Newman and Tumelo Chipfupa, Cova’s growth in the years following the start of the company has been nothing sort of exponential. To put it into perspective, they began with a team of four people and now have twenty seven highly qualified professionals including chartered accountants, engineers and lawyers across a pair of offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
THE COMPANY A company with a level 2 B-BBEE and a member of NAACAM (National Association of Automotive Components Manufacturers) Cova has the largest dedicated incentives advisory team in South Africa, many of which gained expertise working for other heavy hitters before joining their company. For example, team members have come from South Africa’s top four audit firms and the Department of Trade and Industry. Their founders are director Duane Newman and Mr. Tumelo Chipfupa. Highly successful businessmen in their own right, Mr. Newman is currently the Chairman of the Incentive Consultants Association and the Incentives Committee of SAIT and Mr. Chipfupa, successfully managed the DTI’s incentive division for a decade as Deputy Director General. Their leadership has led to Cova being one of only six organisations accredited by SANAS to perform the baseline Measurement & Verification required to unlock the Section 12L Tax Allowance incentive. Additionally, drawing on the team’s forty years of combined experience in their fields, Cova has assisted companies to access over R1 billion, in grants and incentives!
As National Business Development Manager, Grant Whittaker explains, “Many of our clients are leaders in their industries and we are privy to many top secret research and development projects that are linked to the fourth industrial revolution. One of the areas that we assist clients is that we help them access government funding for some of their R&D projects.” Grant explains that as a business they hold annual strategy sessions where the team analyse the data from the past year and brainstorm ideas and new ways to improve their service and retain their leadership in their industry. “Our competitive advantage is agility,” he says, “We are smaller than the large audit and advisory firms yet big enough to have the knowledge and expertise to provide a solution for the client. The difference often is work ethic.”
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others do not understand how to calculate their tax liability. So, naturally, Cova are watching this particular legislation closely and looking at what affect it will have on their clients.
from the economic woes that have plagued the country in recent years and will require agile advisors to help unlock government incentives available for these types of projects.
“We’ve been very busy in this space since 2019,” he says, “Our Customs team are assisting clients to understand the implications of the new African Continental Free Trade Area (AcFTA) Agreement which came into effect in 2019 and what that agreement could mean for their imports and exports. We will also be monitoring the BREXIT trade negotiations closely.”
“And being the ones with the most up-to-date and relevant information means we can assist our clients to effectively stay ahead of the curve,” he says.
Elsewhere, the Automotive sector is expected to see major capital investments taking place in South Africa by at least three of the major OEM’s. Grant explains that this is a welcome respite
TELEPHONE: 0027 11 – 568 3352
COMPANY ADDRESS: Building 1, Maxwell Office Park, Magwa Crescent West, Waterfall City, Midrand, 1682
EMAIL: gwhittaker@cova-advisory.co.za WEBSITE: www.cova-advisory.co.za
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TSSN CARRIERS PEOPLE ORIENTATED CONSTRUCTION
BUSINESS TSSN Carriers was founded in 2008 by businessman and entrepreneur Themba Dukes Nyathi. After earning a BA in Law from Wits University, and an MBA from Business School Netherlands in Europe, he was instrumental in the growth of MTN South Africa, one of the largest communications companies in Africa, where he worked for seventeen years as a senior Executive before building his own business. Specializing in services involved in the realm of civil, electrical engineering including plant hire, general building and manufacturing, water infrastructure provision and the consultation of engineering projects, TSSN Carriers has established itself as a reliable all-in-one solution provider to the industry. “Over the last fourteen years since I founded the business,” Themba says, “We have been commissioned by and completed work for both the private and the public sector.”
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He goes on to mention that despite the range of business services that his business offers today, that it all began with him working as a specialist general builder in the early 2000s and has grown organically from there. “Now we handle turnkey projects, with solutions for design, architecture, feasibility studies, civil engineering and actual construction as an integrated value chain,” he explains, “We have also diversified into property development.”
CLIENTS Their main clients are primarily from rural social infrastructure projects that cater for the poor. As these include vital projects such as the building of schools, roads, water projects and social housing, it includes working and liaising with many rural and urban industrialised communities, unions and highly politicized groups.
“Communication is the number one priority,” Themba explains, “All relationships and ideas begin from there and it is the best way to handle people.”
focus being on quality and sustainable growth and not just money. We also take over failed community projects and fully fund them from our balance sheet.”
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Themba explains that one of his philosophies is to be very particular with hiring and will only hire self -motivated goal orientated individuals. Choosing not to hire those traditional employees who see the company as just an opportunity to draw a salary, he prefers those who have the same perspective as he. “Our key staff on projects must be self-made business people who consider TSSN as a training ground for their own future businesses,” he says, “With a strong entrepreneurial mindset and a determination to succeed and complete targets.” He goes on to add, “I see it as a sign of a strong company that highly trained and professional staff members choose to stay rather than set up themselves.”
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STAFF With over 840 members directly and indirectly employed through subcontracted contracts Themba’s company provides a much needed source of employment and work for many communities. Enabling his staff to gain important skills through accredited competencies in bricklaying, roofing, paving, electrical services, project management, plastering and more. According to Themba, working with the right people with the right skill sets and experience has helped the company expand greatly. With this growth has come the ability to offer more in the way of services as well as being able to take on increasingly challenging projects. “In 2008 our order book was under R20 million a year, today in 2019 alone our order book has grown substantially, exceeding R840 million,” he says, “And much of this can be attributed to our
A big believer in ABT, Alternative Building Technologies, Themba is an ambassador for innovation and change in his industry and has spent much time convincing and guiding his customers to use the latest cutting edge technologies and methodologies. “Our processes are automated and supported by the latest data processing technologies such as CCS,” he says, “And our approach follows the same commitment.” He goes on to explain that in Cape Town they are building social housing flats using ABT and that this project doesn’t involve any bricks. The flats are environmentally friendly, using moulds and a special patented mixture instead of bricks and mortar. In winter the units absorb heat efficiently and in summer it is discharged evenly, offering all the standards of a brick house but with limited environmental impact.
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COMMUNITY FOCUSSED Themba recalls one of the projects that TSSN were involved in that he considers to be a triumph for the business. The project consisted of demolishing an informal settlement at Empumelweni, Witbank Mpumalanga and designing, planning and constructing over three thousand formal dignified houses to accommodate over twenty thousand people who could not have otherwise afforded such accommodation. This was not a straight forward process, as he explains, “The community had unfortunately been taken advantage of by other contractors,” he says, “They had not delivered and this poor service and failure to complete the project had left them hopeless and without any trust.” This has resulted in a number of community hurdles that had to be carefully handled, but even so there was still political interference from community structures, continuous striking over allocation of houses and political pressure from upon high. “It was a frustrating time,” Themba recalls, “However it was understandable as we had to demolish a shack and build a house in its place and this causes a
lot of inconvenience and concern for the community. The other contractors had left them in such a state that there were times when the community seemed to be actively against the project.” With dogged determination however, the project was completed, and the community finally had a neighbourhood they could be proud of. The overall quality of life of the residence improved and TSSN were acknowledged by the community. It took three years to complete and it won them one of the Contractor of The Year status by the Mpumalanga government.
FUTUREPROOFING Themba has been in the industry for long enough to know the importance of taking on diverse challenges such as the Empumelweni project, and the importance of keeping up with the latest technologies, techniques and developments in the industry. In fact, he reveals that he likes to expose himself to as many varied techniques from as many different sources as possible. “I keep abreast of all the construction benchmarks and travel the world to see the latest construction and engineering trends,” he reveals, “I find that different countries manage challenges and problems in different ways. This reminds me to keep an open mind and to explore different solutions whenever my business comes up against one.”
INDUSTRY HURDLES AND SOLUTIONS Exceeding a client’s expectations is a target that Themba drives his business to aim for. Not only because the only way to stand out against the competition is to be better in all aspects than them, but also because clients deserve to be happily surprised.
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To create a company that can consistently do this is not a simple thing, Themba reveals that one of the biggest challenges facing the industry at the moment is a lack of skills not only in the handson building industry but in financial analysts, project managers, process and civil engineers and specialist technicians. “South Africa suffers from a skills exodus,” he admits, “Graduates leave school and head abroad for better opportunities, but the issue is endemic of the schooling and educational system and not just because people think the grass is greener overseas.” Themba’s response is to provide vocational, experiential learnerships and graduate programs that allow them to train up new staff members while they work and earn. Allowing the business to tap into the rich resource of those who learn better on the job. A man with his eye always on the future for his business, community and country, Themba believes that the educational system in South Africa could do with a revamp. “I think the system needs to change to focus on real skills that are required by industries like they do in Japan and East Asia,” he says, “These areas are seeing economic growth on an exponential factor while our more traditional educational systems today produce irrelevant skills, creating a gap between what is needed
and what is known which graduates have to jump across.”
2020 The new year is going to be an exciting one for TSSN Carriers with a number of promising projects in the Western Cape and Kwa Zulu Natal. These include building one of the biggest education facilities in deep rural KZN Pongola through private public partnerships. For the first time the black rural villagers will have an educational facility complete with swimming pools, tennis courts, laboratories, computer centres etc. The facility will also service the whole community and provide a high standard of education for everyone. “By doing our part to build up the communities we set the platform for them to do great things in the future,” he says. COMPANY ADDRESS: 222 Rivonia Rd, Sandton TELEPHONE: 0027 (0) 83 222 7412 EMAIL: info@tssn.co.za WEBSITE: www.tssncarriers.co.za
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ASI SOLUTIONS LTD THE BUSINESS Exhibiting this year at Inter Airport Europe 2019, ASI Solutions Ltd was founded in 1997 in the UK as a domestic operator focused on developing and providing innovative and sustainable solutions for airport runways. Namely, the preservation, repair and recycling of asphalt and other bituminous bound surfaces. Since then, the company has expanded to become an international player in the asphalt infrastructure market and in recent years has developed a strong network of distributors and partners spanning a substantial part of the industrial world.
AIRPORT WORK Despite this growth, airport infrastructure works are still a core part of ASI’s business, and their teams are experienced in providing the engineering skills and technologies necessary to deliver sustainable asset management solutions. To date ASI has successfully completed projects of over 2 million m2 on the world’s major civil and military airfields including Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Alderney, RAF Brize Norton, Sydney, Brussels, Lisbon, Keflavik, Beijing, Phnom Penh, and Antigua.
PRODUCT RHiNOPHALT®, from ASI Solutions Ltd is a unique preventative maintenance treatment for asphalt surfaces. Preserving, protecting and extending the life of valuable asphalt infrastructure
such as airport runways, taxiways and aprons it has proven to be an effective and innovative method of preserving asphalt infrastructure all over the world. Offering substantial operational and environmental benefits as well as long-term cost savings to all parties involved. You see, as the bitumen ages, the asphalt loses its flexibility and becomes more brittle and this leads to an increased prospect of ravelling and pothole formation. This surface aggregate loss is a major safety concern to all airport operators as it poses a severe FOD risk.
CONVENIENCE Depending on weather conditions, RHiNOPHALT® can be applied day or night and will cure within four hours. Tanker application can be used for areas ranging from 10,000m2 to 60,000m2 and the whole process of preservation, grip recovery and re-lining
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can be carried out in shifts of as little as 5 hours. Productivity is much improved over the conventional surfacing treatments. Rather than adding a new layer of surface, RHiNOPHALTÂŽ penetrates into the top of the existing asphalt surface course and seals in essential oils and resins, whilst at the same time improving the binding and waterproofing properties of the existing surface. As a result, the treated surface will become more resistant to abrasion, stone loss, water ingress and the severe ageing effects of extreme temperatures. Best utilised as a preventative maintenance measure in asset management, it extends the operational life of the asphalt pavement and removes the large costs of resurfacing and repair work. It can also be used to extend the life of older pavements to allow for planned replacement and to arrest aggregate loss.
INTER AIRPORT EUROPE 2019 Offering the opportunity to discuss face-to-face how RHiNOPHALTÂŽ can extend the operational life of asphalt runways and taxiways without compromising safety, ASI Solutions will be exhibiting at Inter Airport Europe and can be found at Hall C6, Stand #2351. COMPANY NAME: ASI Solutions Limited Office 610 COMPANY ADDRESS: Milton Keynes Business Centre, Foxhunter Drive, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, MK14 6GD TELEPHONE NUMBER: +44 (0)1908 246 000 EMAIL: enquiry@asisolutions.co.uk WEBSITE: www.asisolutions.co.uk
By reducing the disruption caused by reactive repair works and delaying the large costs of resurfacing, ASI Solutions products and approach are helping airport operators benefit operationally and financially, allowing more time to focus on future investment and development and less in maintenance and worry.
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