Beam Industrial

Debbie Fourie – Beam Industrial CC

Academic Qualifications

I have obtained a few qualifications, from C+ Computer Technician to Accounting.

First Employer

Van Rensburg, Gill & Associates – this was a Civil & Engineering Company based in Rustenburg.

First Salary

R1500 per month

Achievements

Climbing the ladder in the lifting equipment industry has been an interesting journey for me. A lot of the things I know today I had to look up in catalogues or google to enhance my knowledge. I took over the normal day to day running of Beam Industrial when the owner and founder Mr. Bert Altern became sick and passed away a few years ago. Beam Industrial was founded in 1995 and the business was built

on service and delivery, we still today try to live up to these building blocks. This has been an incredible journey and learning curve for me.

Challenges

I would say one of my biggest challenges in the work environment, is to prove to our customers that a woman can also be a LMI and do the work required.

Something that few people know about you

I love reading and enhancing my knowledge of aromatic oils and remedies for natural health.

Management style

I am very involved with the day to day running of Beam Industrial, and have a close working relationship with all the staff. I also promote a open door policy and want the staff to talk to me should they need help or assistance with anything.

Personal Best Achievement

My two daughters, Tania (12) and Twané (9), I cannot imagine my life without them and I hope that they know that they can come to me with anything that is troubling them.

Professional Best Achievement

Beam Industrial was 25 years old in April 2020 and I have been with the company for 18 years. Keeping the business going through tough times and supporting our loyal and valued customers is one of the most important achievements. Eventually been able to successfully register with ECSA as a LMI, what a lengthy procedure but so satisfying when completed.

Person who has the biggest influence on your life and career

I would have to say my Grandmother, she has been a inspiration in my live ever since I can remember and a perfect example of a strong, loving woman.

What Woman’s Month Means to Me and Advice for Women Starting in the Industry

Woman’s Month to me is a month of recognising woman and their achievements in all industries and as woman and mothers.

Woman are incredible versatile beings and my advice for anyone coming into the industry is to learn as much as possible and to never doubt yourself.

Beam Industrial,

+27 (0) 14 533 1399, admin@beamindustrial.co.za, www.beamindustrial.co.za

Black Owned Company, Managed by Woman.

Our team consists of ECSA Registered LMI’s, LTI’s, Crane technician & MPI Non-destructive testing technicians. All our products and services comply to SANS or equivalent standards.

We are approved contractual vendors to all the major mines and industrial organisation in the region and we offer full range of: • steel wire rope • chain • sling-SWR, chain and nylon and • lifting and rigging equipment and accessories We are Proud Authorised Distributors for the following brands: Myte, Spiderwebb and Loadset.