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Inside Eco-triumphs put province

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Incubate, accelerate and graduate - page 3

Materials Handling, Bulk Handling & Logistics - page 7

Focus on Coega - page 10 Focus on Automotive - page 11

astern Cape-based sustainable solutions company Rhino Group is celebrating several landmark achievements spanning the renewable energy and sustainable environment sectors. Of national significance is the group’s deal with Australian biogas company, Quantum Power Ltd., to assist large-scale farmers to go off-grid amid South Africa’s loadshedding crisis. The deal will see some of the largest biodigesters in South Africa – and Africa – rolled out to large-scale piggeries, dairies, dairy factories, abattoirs and cattle feedlots. “Abattoirs require consistent cold temperatures in their cold rooms,” said Rhino Water MD Sarel Bam. Rhino Water is the Rhino Group subsidiary directly involved in the deal with Quantum Power Ltd. “Loadshedding often affects their operations and an alternative supply of electricity is critical for food security." “Biogas supplies a constant supply of electricity regardless of time of the day, and is dependent on the quantity of gas produced only. In addition, biogas can be stored to maintain a constant supply of gas to generators.”

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The roll-out has been hailed by farming organisations such as the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) in the wake of crippling loadshedding by parastatal Eskom. RPO chief executive Gerhard Schutte said it was time for farmers to become more self-sustainable wherever possible. “In the abattoir industry and the rest of the value chain where the maintenance of the cold chain is vital, the consequences of loadshedding is major,” said Schutte. “Any form of self-sufficiency would

be a great benefit.” Meanwhile, group subsidiary Rhino Lighting has been engaged in an energy efficiency project sponsored by the UK government, seeing companies throughout the Eastern Cape reap huge financial rewards from an otherwise costly exercise aimed at reducing their reliance on the strained electricity grid. Rhino Lighting is one of the auditors who have been included in the Private Sector Energy Efficiency (PSEE) project, sponsored by the UK Department for International

Development. Rhino Lighting managing director Heather McEwan said several businesses in the region had already benefitted from the audits, including several Spar franchises, the BKB head office, Grey High School, Aberdare Cables and EP Cricket. In June Rhino Energy, another Rhino Group company, successfully completed an installation of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the Eastern Cape. The installation, at the BKB headquarters in Port Elizabeth, is capable of generating 750,000kWh of energy annually – enough to power more than 200 average-sized households continuously. The solar PV system covers 3,200m² of BKB warehouse roof area, generating a peak capacity of 400kVA, which equates to roughly 40% of the energy needs at the headquarters. “The rising cost of electricity, coupled with the various incentives which are available for businesses deciding to go green make this a very exciting industry,” said Brian van Niekerk, MD of Rhino Group. “Going off-grid is something we at Rhino continued on page two Group have

Setting the wheels of service in motion

relationship between Air Products South Africa and Mercedes-Benz Trucks, which began two years ago, was further strengthened recently at a ‘promise charter’ signing event in East London between the two companies. Impressed by Mercedes-Benz’s customer-focused service as well as cab design, comfort and fuelefficiency, Air Products placed its first order of sixteen new MercedesBenz Actros 2644’s for the Bulk Gas division. The company has subsequently purchased four more Actros for its Packaged Gas division, and a further four for its Bulk division. “Brendan Ekermans at MercedesBenz Commercial Vehicles East

Rand has been a pleasure to deal with and is an asset to the company,” comments Seelan Gounden, General Manager of Supply Chain at Air Products South Africa. “Brendan and his team showed us nothing but focused, friendly service,” Gounden adds. “Efficiency, safety and unrivalled service are what Mercedes-Benz Trucks promises to deliver to Air Products, as they are one of our most valued customers. As testament to this commitment, as summed up in our corporate tagline, we produce ‘trucks you can trust’, says Clinton Savage, Divisional Manager: Mercedes-Benz Trucks. “In our 46th year of market leadership in this country, we are very

excited to be collaborating with a like-minded partner such as MercedesBenz; and we look forward to a long and fruitful association with them." "In our quest to ‘deliver the difference’ to our customers around the country, our fleet of MercedesBenz trucks, backed by excellent

service and support, will play a crucial role going forward,” concludes Enquiry no: 1 Gounden.

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Eastern Cape's eco-triumphs seen becoming an increasing trend both in the Eastern Cape and countrywide.” Another eco-success being celebrated is Rhino Water’s clean-up of one of the province’s largest lakes in an urban area – North End Lake alongside Port Elizabeth’s R1.2bn NMB Stadium. Using probiotics, Rhino Water, in collaboration with Stellenbosch company Probio, will treat the polluted lake water and lake bed sludge. After treatment the water quality will meet legal requirements to allow for water contact sports. “We will disperse 74,000 litres of the probiotic solution, and 25 tons of probiotic bokashi clay balls, into the lake over a period of two months, while monitoring the improvement of the water quality to quantify and verify the effectiveness of the dosing,” said Bam. “This process is entirely natural and not harmful to the environment.” continued from page one

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Dispute resolution centre collective agreement extended

he Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) has announced that the Dispute Resolution Centre Collective Agreement has been extended to non-parties by the Minister. The extension of the agreement came into effect on June 15, 2015. Pending its application for accreditation by the CCMA, BCCEI is directing all non-party disputes to Tokiso Dispute Settlement, a CCMA accredited agency. Tokiso Dispute Settlement, established in 2001, is a private and independent dispute resolution body. Merle Denson (pictured), senior case management officer BCCEI, says that this extension will allow non-parties the same advantages as those companies that are party to the bargaining council. “An important differentiator that BCCEI brings is access to a panel of skilled professional commissioners with industry specific experience. The Tokiso commissioners are CCMA accredited, have an in-depth understanding of the civil engi-

neering sector and will hear cases under industry specific standards and guidelines,” she says. A further benefit to all is that there will be no distinction between the venues where the cases will be heard. All cases will be referred to BCCEI’s head office in Bedfordview, where the majority of cases in the greater PWV area will be heard. For cases in other regions, a skilled CCMA accredited commissioner will be appointed to facilitate the process within that specific region. The BCCEI is determined to facilitate ease of access to information and all the LRA statutory forms and the council’s rules will be available on its website for access by all when

referring a dispute. Denson says that all outcomes and awards will be screened to ensure quality but in a manner that ensures that the discretion of the commissioner is not interfered with. It is important to understand that all arbitration awards will be final and binding. In the case of specific large long term multi-disciplinary projects where site agreements are applied and where party and non-party disputes arise (including disputes within the scope of BCCEI), these will be heard on site. Denson says that this legally compliant process will result in significant time and cost savings for all parties. Another significant and time saving benefit is that, at a minimal cost, employers can now refer an inquiry by arbitrator to the BCCEI. Enquiry no: 3

Small business is BIG business

he importance of small business in the South African landscape should never be underestimated. If you are starting an SME, buying an SME or growing an SME, you need to give your business that extra edge to succeed. The National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) is dedicated to the success of small business in South Africa, and will help SMEs across the board to grow, learn, network, connect, be inspired and have fun. To this end, the NSBC is gearing up to host its 7th My Business Expo in Port Elizabeth, now the largest event of its kind in the world. This is a small business and entrepreneurial extravaganza, which sees thousands of delegates from all over the Eastern Cape and beyond attending. It will take place at the Boardwalk Convention Centre, Port Elizabeth, on Thursday, 13 August 2015. “There are a host of learning opportunities to be had at the My Business Expo,” says Mike Anderson, Founder and CEO of the NSBC. My Business Expo is free to attend, provided you pre-register at www.mybizexpo.co.za.

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Incubate, accelerate and graduate S outh Africa’s first innovation hub which caters for both start-up and existing businesses has been opened in Port Elizabeth. “We are looking for innovators with disruptive technology – something which will give manufacturing in South Africa a competitive global advantage,” says Wayne Oosthuizen, managing director of Engeli Enterprise Development, which is heading up Propella – the name of the hub. Propella’s main areas of focus will be renewable energy generation, energy efficiency and related technologies, advanced manufacturing and supply chain optimisation. Creative industries are also being catered for. It will help innovative companies to access finance and markets and will also provide business support and mentorship.

“The name ‘Propella’ captures what the centre strives to achieve – propellers disrupt the air or water around them while pulling or pushing the craft forward. “We incubate, accelerate and graduate,” says Oosthuizen. Seed funding has been provided by the Industrial Development Corporation, as well as General Motors, BASF and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). “Another first for Propella is that it is a partnership between government, the private sector and a university. It is what is known as the ‘triple helix’ – which combines the strengths of all three,” says Oosthuizen. The board consists of two representatives from the small business sector, three from industry, and two from the university. Based on the successful Manufacturing Advisory Centre (MAC) model, Propella is based in a funky high-tech building overlooking

Port Elizabeth harbour. It is equipped to handle both small-scale manufacturing and information technology hubs. The first two companies in the centre are already disrupting the market-place through their innovative technology. One has designed a low-cost heat pump, and the other is replacing zinc in rubber mixtures with nano- particles. “They are already talking to each other – and we will see more breakthroughs soon,” says Oosthuizen. Ian Nicholls, President and Managing Director of General Motors Sub-Saharan Africa Operations said: “We both want to have more empowered local suppliers in place who are technically competent and competitive, and who are able to deliver in line with global requirements." “Through Propella’s roll-out of strategic incubation and accelerative initiatives, local busi-

Local company ramps up production capacity

an Mixers South Africa (PMSA) has supplied its largest precast concrete brick and block making machine to Shukuma Bricks for its new manufacturing plant at Greenbushes in Port Elizabeth. The RE-1400 has a fully automated production capacity of up to 165 000 standard stock bricks per nine-hour shift. It offers a range of batching configurations, wet and dry

side production handling and production board handling, according to Quintin Booysen, PMSA marketing and sales manager. The new plant will be producing 95 000 pavers per nine-hour shift to best-practice quality standards, confirms Jacques Bellingham, managing director of Shukuma Bricks. “We are in the process of applying for the SABS mark in accordance with SANS1215 and SANS1058 standards,” Bellingham reveals. All products are tested at Shukuma Bricks’ fully-equipped in-house laboratory to ensure compliance with SABS standards. “One of the advantages of the RE-1400 is that it allows us to change moulds swiftly and effortlessly using the mould changing arm. This ensures speedy turnaround times when switching between the manufacture of various products such as blocks, stock bricks, maxi bricks and pavers,” Bellinghan highlights. The plant also has a topping feed for colouring the top layer of pavers.

nesses will be set up to succeed.” Joan-Maria Garcia-Girona, BASF VicePresident and Head of Business Center South Africa and Sub-Sahara adds: “Over the past 150 years BASF has always had an innovative and collaborative culture and, to this day, continues to work closely with university researchers, scientists and other innovative thinkers who have provided the cornerstones for our Enquiry no: 5 research."

Projects underway in EC

he ability to work across a range of industries on projects that require a diverse set of skills has ensured the sustainability of Murray & Roberts Infrastructure and ensured the company continues to receive a wide variety of project awards in the roadworks and

civils arena. According to Eric Wisse, managing director of Murray & Roberts Infrastructure, recent awards for the roadworks teams include a 28 month contract to rehabilitate a section of the R61 between Bizana and Port Edward (the Magusheni/Mzamba area), led by contracts director Jay Juganan. Murray & Roberts Infrastructure is working on the upgrading of a 27.5 km portion of National Road R72 Section 3 between Port Alfred and the Fish River for SANRAL (SOC) Ltd. The project is due for completion in late August 2018 and includes the widening of the Rietrivier Bridge at km 13.2 of the project. Enquiry no: 7

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‘Milestone moment’ for ship repair A

fter launching its Panamax-size third dock (‘Namdock 3’) in October 2013, Elgin Brown & Hamer (EBH)

Namibia has welcomed its first appropriately sized vessel to the new floating dock, signalling a new era in ship repair for the company.

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At 195 meters in length, and with a lifting capacity of 15,000 tons, Namdock 3 has opened the doors for EBH Namibia to provide a service for the international Panamax vessel market, which includes container/general cargo ships and tankers. The company celebrated this milestone when Bold Voyager, a general bulk vessel owned by Navigation Maritime Limited, was docked alongside Namdock 3 on 1 June, 2015. “As the first Panamax-size vessel to be lifted and docked in Namibia, at the only privatelyowned floating dock of its size in western Africa, this was a truly ‘milestone moment’ and an occasion to go down in history,” says Hannes Uys, Chief Executive Officer of EBH Namibia. “Namdock 3 has opened up a whole new segment of the market for EBH Namibia, and we believe the success of this project will give our other international clients the confidence that our infrastructure and people are more than capable of handling such vessels,” he says. EBH Namibia, while majorityowned by NAMPORT (Namibian Ports Authority), also has strong ties with South Africa, through

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Greater co-operation key

Greater co-operation between the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and Cooperative Governance Minister Pravin Gordhan was cemented at a meeting held at the Chamber’s office recently. Gordhan, along with his advisor Mandla Nkomfe, and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Deputy Mayor Bicks Ndoni met with a large representation of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s board, under the leadership of Deputy Presidents MC Botha and Cumesh Moodliar, and Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler.

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its ‘sister’ company EBH South Africa. This is owned by the DCD Group, which also has a minority shareholding in EBH Namibia. With operations in Durban, East London, Cape Town and Walvis Bay, the EBH brand is well known along the east and west coasts of Southern Africa. Scope of work on Bold Voyager, which operates in West Africa between South Africa, Namibia and Nigeria, included painting and blasting, and was completed in 11 days. “With a length overall (LOA) of 185 meters and a beam of 30 meters, the project required methodical planning to ensure optimum work efficiencies and client satisfaction,” comments Uys. “The sheer size of the surface area to be coated meant meticulous resource management and sound communication skills. I am exceptionally proud that EBH Namibia rose to the challenge.” Several enquiries have been made from similar calibre vessels, according to Uys, and the company is gearing up for a busy period as ‘Namdock 3’ comes into its own.

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Collaboration key to creating a competitive business environment

From left; Executive Director of Economic Development of the Nelson Mandela Bay, Anele Qaba, Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO, Kevin Hustler, Acting Director of Trade and Investment, Carmenita Redcliff and Regional Secretary of Nafcoc Nelson Mandela Bay, Unathi Sonti.

ROWTH is never by mere chance - it is the result of forces working together. These words by US retail giant, JC Penney, resonated when I had the opportunity to see how effective collaboration turned a former ship-building town into a hub of tourism, knowledge and logistics. I could not help but wonder about what effective collaboration could mean for business in the Nelson Mandela Bay. What it could mean to not only have a dream, but to enforce action with the aim of creating a competitive business environment? At the request of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, I was invited to join a business delegation to visit Gothenburg, Sweden. The delegation was led by the Municipality’s Executive Director of Economic Development Anele Qaba. The purpose of the visit was to explore the possibility of establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Business Region Göteborg and Western Sweden Chamber of Commerce and municipal organs. This MOU would serve to further the objectives of the Twin City agreement that is well established between the two cities in 1994. In particular, it would create stronger economic ties and foster business-to-business relationships, particularly in the areas of trade and investment. Business Region Göteborg took the delegation to the Renova Waste Management Facility to tour its waste-to-energy project. And a visit to the city’s giant Preem Refinery provided insight into the enormous effect the oil refinery has on the city it serves. Gothenburg distinguishes itself when it comes to waste management. The energy generated from waste incineration heats 30% of the city and produces 5% of its electricity. The facility provides incredible value to Gothenburg driving their waste-to-energy project in a holistic way and delivering muchneeded power to business and homes. For the Nelson Mandela Bay to adopt a similar project would require a huge amount of planning and investment. Gothenburg’s Preem Refinery has evolved over many years into a condensed and modern refinery that demonstrated the state of readiness and skills Nelson Mandela Bay would require if Project Mthombo were to be realised in the Coega Industrial Development Zone. The visit firmly underpinned how important it is for the Business Chamber, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to work in a strategic relationship to benefit our region socio-economically. In further engagement in Gothenburg, synergies and opportunities were identified and trade investment opportunities explored. Specifically, ocean economy, transport and logistics, tourism and hospitality, agro- processing, and renewable energy were determined to be areas in which future collaboration may be possible. It was a privilege to be part of the business delegation as guests of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, and be so warmly and openly received by our counterparts within the city of Gothenburg. The impressions, knowledge and experiences the team gained are invaluable. They now need to be turned into tangible benefits by securing a signed MOU so opportunities we have jointly uncovered can be pursued. Through the ideas generated we will continue to unlock potential, learn and grow business opportunities between the twin cities.

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Housing development flourishes

ydraform, South African leader in brick- and blockmaking machinery since 1988, has contributed to the construction of 27 affordable homes in the Eastern Cape on behalf of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. As part of the Department’s commitment to development and upliftment, the Radway Green Farm community just outside of Grahamstown was to play an active role in building its own homes. The community members have benefited from being employed during this process and have also acquired the necessary transferable skills in blockmaking and construction using Hydraform’s technology. Hydraform has been a forerunner in the industry for close to three decades and has recently extended its offering to deliver turnkey solutions for specialised housing delivery. “Projects like this prove that we are able to adapt to market needs – in this case, the affordable housing market – by providing specialised and dynamic turnkey housing delivery options. This extended offering means we can make meaningful contributions to South Africa’s job creation, skills development and community upliftment objectives,” says Nazlie Dickson, Sales and Marketing Director for Hydraform. “The community members we employed for this project previously had no transferable skills other than farming. The commu-

nity produced 150 000 blocks that went into building their houses and they now have the ability to produce these blocks and build using Hydraform technology,” she remarks. Hydraform block-making machinery provides smart solutions to the logistical challenges presented by a rural build. Notes Dickson, “The project itself is in a rural setting where there are no formal water and power facilities or supply. This made no difference to the performance of our machinery, which is highly mobile and can produce blocks on site.” Furthermore, due to its innovative dry-stacking method the final product has a lower embodied energy than traditional blocks. Dickson comments, “Hydraform blocks are not baked or fired, which saves a remarkable amount of energy. The dry-stack interlocking technology also saves construction time and cement costs as well as providing materials with a lower embodied energy, contributing to a structure that is greener overall.” The Radway Green project began in March 2015 and was completed by July 2015 – on time and within budget. “The opportunity this initiative gave us was to implement our own project and prove that a community can be transformed and enabled by participating in local construction and enjoy benefits beyond housing delivery,” concludes Dickson. Enquiry no: 10

N2 gets R900 million upgrade in EC

outh African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) has started to upgrade a 47 kilometre stretch of the N2 between Grahamstown and the Fish River Pass in the Eastern Cape. This new SANRAL Southern Region construction project, valued at R900 million, will take place in three phases over a period of six to seven years, and entails geometric improvements traversing a mountainous terrain. In addition, climbing lanes will be added to steep sections of the road to improve the level of surface. The project forms part of a long-term strategy to improve roads around and between Grahamstown and King Williams Town. It will also ensure improvements on the national road network that provides the economic link between Port Elizabeth and East London, and which also serves as the west-east link between the Western Cape and KwaZuluNatal. “The existing road was built in the 1960s, and currently does not meet SANRAL’s desired alignment and safety standards,” said Steven Robertson, SANRAL

Southern region project manager. “An increase in traffic volumes, particularly heavy vehicles, over the past 10 years, prompted the need for this road upgrade." “SANRAL aims to improve sight distance for drivers in order to reduce road accidents and also reduce vehicle operating costs. The new road will also ensure travel-time savings for vehicle operators, once completed,” he said. Robertson believes the project will improve and prepare the N2 to support increasing volumes of motorists on this national road over the next 25 years and added that lower fuel consumption on the upgraded road will also reduce carbon emissions. According to Robertson, the terrain and geological formations presented challenges in the design of the upgrade of the road. “In particular, large quantities of rocky materials have to be blasted and removed. At the Fish River pass, a special bypass is being constructed to allow the existing road to be widened.” Robertson also said that the presence of rare vegetation provided SANRAL with an opportunity to innovate through environmental Enquiry no: 11 stewardship.

or an Eastern Cape business, planning your first site visit to China seems daunting, but the following steps will make it easier, writes Trink MD Colin Smith (pictured). Given the increasing presence of Chinese companies in the Eastern Cape, for local businesses the question of dealing with China is not ”should I”, but “how soon can I”. It is daunting for local businesses who want to deal with the world’s largest economy, but the following key tips will make your venture smooth sailing: • Getting there Because border control between Hong Kong and mainland China remains strict, do not make the mistake of setting up base in Hong Kong as your single-entry visa will prohibit crisscrossing between the mainland and Hong Kong more than once. Before you leave, have the contact details of the South African Embassy with you –in English and Chinese. • The mainland There is a vast culture difference between Hong Kong and the mainland, so let the Chinese company you are visiting book your accommoda-

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tion near to their offices, and arrange for transport to and from your hotel. Also never leave your hotel without the establishment’s business card which has its location in the local vernacular. • Presentation Do not scrimp and save on business cards –your Chinese hosts will judge you on this. Business cards are exchanged formally at first introductions. When they inspect it closely, do not say a word. When they present theirs, take it with both hands and do not look up at them until you have inspected it. • Etiquette Be careful not to decline offers of tea or lunch, as it is a symbolic gesture of goodwill. It is also customary for your hosts to refill your cup when you are done –to try and stop them is considered an insult. Also be sure to only drink bottled water, and be sure to pack antidiuretics. • Mind your manners The Chinese love doing business

around the dining table. Although your hosts will never let you pay for a meal, offering to do so shows great respect. Remember to take an African curio gift for your host. While the Chinese generally do not prefer alcohol, a bottle of Amarula is often welcomed. If you have a complaint or concern regarding business, never do this at the beginning of a meal, but rather towards the end –your hosts will appreciate your patience. • Final payment When you eventually do make an actual payment to your Chinese supplier, only pay funds to a Chinese mainland or Hong Kong bank and never to any other country. The Chinese can only help with fraud if the money was paid into a Chinese mainland bank. If you ever have issues with payment, you can contact the Chinese Consulate in Pretoria –they are very helpful when it comes to trade relations with South Africa. Enquiry no: 12

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How to seal that BEE Deal

n South Africa, as in the rest of the world, business shareholders focus on annual returns and dividends. For companies in South Africa, being B-BBEE-compliant makes a significant difference when it comes to growth and success. When implemented well, BEE can support job creation, global competitiveness and economic growth. It can also reduce the burden on entrepreneurs and assist in creating a more skilled workforce. The Broad-Based BEE Codes of Good Practice are legally binding on all State and State-owned entities, so when it comes to choosing suppliers, granting licences or making concessions, all government (and an increasing number of public) businesses require their suppliers to be B-BBEE compliant. Israel Noko, CEO of NPI Governance Consulting says, “Being B-BBEE compliant has knock-on effects. For example, businesses with high B-BBEE ratings may be preferred suppliers because their score helps to improve the score of the companies making use of their services.” The amended B-BBEE Codes will see companies that lack Black shareholders dropping down by one BEE level. Noko warns, “The reality is that many companies that failed to

meet the 25%+1 Black ownership target and are ranked as Level 1 BEE contributors will find it impossible to rise above a Level 6.” Savvy entrepreneurs on the look-out for something that provides them with a degree of differentiation are aware that getting B-BBEE right can give their business a competitive edge. But, says Noko, it’s vital to get the fundamentals right: • Black shareholders must have both voting and economic rights (i.e. receive dividends from the business). • Avoid passive shareholders (B-BBEE verification agencies may see this as fronting). Opt for partners who are willing to operate in the business (Board participation secures

additional BEE points). Clearly define roles in the business. Directors have fiduciary duties and any new BEE partner must be prepared to take on those responsibilities. Find partners you like to work with – don’t allow yourself to be bullied into a deal. The BEE partner is expected to pay for the true value of their shares. Bear in mind that allowing someone to take on a large debt without them having the means to repay it is against the National Credit Act. Draw up a shareholder’s agreement with the new partner. Include clauses that limit the sale of shares within a specified time period (specify that such shares may only be sold to another BEE partner). If you self-finance the deal or stand surety on the basis that dividends will be used to repay the debt, ensure that good business practice prevails and that you can pay dividends. If you sell shares on the basis that the new owner will earn dividends, you will need to ensure that such dividends are forthcoming. Noko concludes, “Don’t be tempted by shortcuts. Obtain professional advice regarding B-BBEE compliance and agreements. After all, it’s the success of your business that is at Enquiry no: 13 stake.”

Business rescue…is it really a rescue?

he Companies Act (“the Act”), which was implemented on 1 May 2011, introduced the new concept of business rescue. Its intention being to allow financially distressed companies to reorganize and restructure their management in order to keep them afloat, but whether the concept has achieved its purpose remains uncertain. For a business rescue application to succeed, a number of proce-

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dural aspects must be fulfilled. The business rescue proceedings must be started either by a resolution passed by at least a majority of the board of directors or by way of a court order and there must be strict adherence to the time limits prescribed by the Act, explains Jivani Naidoo (pictured), a Candidate Attorney at Garlicke & Bousfield Inc. The purpose of business rescue is to create a quick procedure to save a business rather than simply let it fail and be liquidated and if the application is successful there is a better chance of saving jobs. A temporary moratorium is placed on creditor’s rights which enable the company concerned to focus on restructuring itself without the ongoing pressure from creditors. There is also a possible suspension or even cancellation of onerous contractual obligations. However, the disadvantage is

that business rescue is costly. Section 135 of the Act provides for post commencement finance for which the business rescue practitioner may apply. He or she then takes over the management of the company and the control of the company by the directors is thus lost. The skills and efficiency of the business rescue practitioner are obviously necessary to ensure the success of business rescue proceedings and, if this does not succeed, liquidation must follow. Regrettably, statistics show that the current success rate of business rescue in South Africa is relatively low, which poses the question of whether business rescue really is a lifeline or just another costly measure to the inevitable end result of liquidation.

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The Voice of Business

he Border-Kei Chamber of Business (BKCOB) strategically engages various stakeholders on behalf of our membership to create a conducive business environment to ensure that businesses not only survives the current challenging economic environment, but thrive with the various opportunities that present themselves. During the Premiers EXCO Outreach Programme this year, we at the BKCOB were privileged to host the Premier and his Executive Council, as well as various HOD’s, Executive and Deputy Mayors and City Manager, at the Chamber offices on the 9th July 2015. As formal business we utilised the opportunity to highlight some of the challenges currently facing business in the Border-Kei region – as well as various proposals, including projects, to mitigate these challenges. Some of our most glaring challenges are: Municipal RED tape; development of the East London Port and the need to appoint a BCMM Director for Community Services to regulate the uncontrolled littering, waste collection / management and waste to energy opportunity that lies in BCMM. It was refreshing to note that the Honourable Premier and his team engaged openly on the host of challenges we discussed, including the ”Adopt-a-Robot” project proposal. It is hoped that this will continue as we have follow-up meetings with the various HOD’s to discuss how we can further work together to boost business within the Eastern Cape - such as through our joint Buy Eastern Cape project – a successfully implemented buy-local campaign requiring new avenues of funding. Having just held our annual AGM, we are one year older and wiser and I thought to highlight the great work of our 165 voluntary business professionals, specifically: • Meeting with the French and Indonesian Trade Consul who are interested and excited for bilateral trade. • Meeting with the new Executive and Deputy Executive Mayor for BCMM to discuss amongst other matters; the Clean City Initiative; projects relating to the Port as well as investment by foreign investors. • Meeting with the Ambassadors’ designate for eight new foreign country postings, including Russia, Pakistan and Canada, providing a great opportunity to speak of our investment and business opportunities. • Chamber supports the Aurecon programme for Apprenticeship Scholarship fund coordinated by Buchule High School in Mdantsane. • In the middle of June the Chamber, on request of the SA Navy, got together with businesses to upgrade and support the Nyameko High School in Mdantsane. • Drafting the new Rules of Origin for Export Certificates • Invest Buffalo City – The project which began in 2010 which has been revitalised with the Co-operation of the GIZ programme, and new Project Manager, Ms Saskia Haardt … watch this space for new developments in Buffalo City The BKCOB also launched its second annual CSI booklet on the 25th June 2015 – a publication of vetted NPO’s requiring assistance from the private sector – please feel free to download a copy from the Chamber website or pick up a hard copy at the Chamber offices. As the Voice of Business for the past 138 years, the BKCOB meet our mandate by ensuring we are seen, heard and noticed – so that business can thrive. Les Holbrook

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rivate sector service providers looking to enter the public sphere should be willing to move beyond simply meeting the basic requirements of a project as defined by the public sector Terms of Reference (TOR). This is according to Gill Jones, Director of Client Solutions at UTi. Jones, in her presentation during the recent 37th SAPICS conference, validated how effective public-private partnership engagements can be in improving the lives and futures of ordinary South Africans. Jones advises that private sector be willing to learn lessons at risk and at cost to the business for a period of time, but should work on building a trust relationship while learning those lessons. “The risks taken and profit sacrificed might not make traditional business sense, but it has a bigger goal – the heart of the supply chain – that of providing services of a high quality to South Africans.” South Africa’s future, its success, rests upon the upliftment and education of her youngsters. While more than 20% of state expenditure is allotted for the purpose, the timely delivery of resources to around 11 million learners, more than half of whom are in rural schools, is testing. Private courier and logistics firm UTi and the Lebone Litho Paarl Media Joint Venture (JV) were tasked by the public Department of Basic Education (DBE) with the distribution for the

WorkBook Project. The state-funded initiative delivers nearly 60-million of the books throughout South Africa. Unlike textbooks, workbooks are provided for learners to practice their language and numeracy skills – those already taught in the classroom. The UTi-JV-DBE partnership saw workbook deliveries to learners improve from below 95% in 2011 to a staggering 99.9% in 2014. Learners not only had their workbooks on time, but six months prior to the start of classes. A lack of accurate data prompted UTi to recommend that a database cleansing process be

followed, allowing the company to streamline distribution. “Although database cleansing and maintenance was not in the TOR of this project, it delivered immense value in terms of meeting and exceeding project deliverables, and in the end achieving the truly important objective of getting the right textbooks to the right schools at the right time,” Jones explains. “Working in the public sector, you are bound to very strict Terms of Reference. As a private sector provider, working on that size of project with public sector for the first time, you have to remember that you are dealing with public funds that need to be regulated according to the upfront-agreed TORs”,” says Jones. “Once you’ve won the project, and you start setting up Service Level Agreements (SLAs), you are bound to the rigid TORs, with no room for negotiation on either time or price.” Jones doesn’t want these facts to put off private sector providers from engaging with public sector and ultimately achieving the best possible service delivery for South African citizens. “Just keep in mind that with limited information you have to cost a responsible risk factor to it,” she explains. “From there on it is up to you to stay focused on the end goal, and let your experience guide you in building trust relationships that will allow innovation to be to the benefit of the greater good.”

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Tailormade approach to ‘picking and packing’ also have their own specific requirements related to detailed categorisation, separation and packaging. This must be done in accordance with the unique requirements of stores across the country. Dascher South Africa combines an innovative real-time technical system with highly

ogistics companies could be seen as the key service-providers within the retail and manufacturing supply chains across the world. As consumer demand increases, innovative products and services are being rapidly developed, and must be just as swiftly released into the market. This means that significantly more is required of logistics companies than a simple pick-up and drop-off. Logistics companies must understand product specifications, be cognizant of supply-and-demand, and pre-empt challenges inherent in storing and moving goods across geographical distances. Dascher South Africa understands that logistics companies must be able to provide a flexible offering that is in tune with the many complex demands of the contemporary client. Managing Director, Detlev Duve, says, “We have a diversity of specialist clients, from the suppliers of frontline healthcare equipment, to the providers and installers of elevators and escalators. While logistics management, which includes customs forwarding, transportation and warehousing of products, is not a core function for our clients, it is vital to their overall business.” As such, Dascher South Africa prides itself on gaining a thorough understanding of what is essential to their clients’ service offering and providing a best-fit solution. “Tailor-made service means adapting our operations to meet a client’s requirements. This could include having a dedicated product expert onsite at our warehouse facilities, who will advise on the correct packing and storage of cargo. It might even be a staff member that has been directly sub-contracted from the client,” says Duve. “Our warehousing extends beyond simply providing a client with floor space. We are able to ‘pick and pack’ at the client’s request. A thorough understanding of the product coupled with stringent quality control is paramount to us.” The storing and picking of products is a surprisingly complex task. For example, medical equipment must be continually calibrated while in storage. For delivery, this equipment should be packaged under specific conditions to enable stable transit to both urban centres and rural areas. Nationwide chainstores that provide items such as clothing and tableware

trained on-the-ground staff to ensure minimal product mis-picking or damage. “Incorrect storage or packing would create a number of problems - for both our clients and ourselves. Our warehousing system is comprehensive and pre-emptive to give clients peace of mind.”

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Crawler crane fleet provides the heaviest lifts U ndertaking a heavy lift is not a case of ‘one size fits all’ but rather about selecting the most appropriate lifting solution for a given project or contract. This is according to Johnson Crane Hire, which boasts a heavy lifting capacity unmatched on the continent.

“Ultimately, a successful heavy lift is determined by the technical expertise of the heavy lift supplier. Johnson Crane Hire has a breadth of resident knowledge that enables it to provide best practice heavy lift solutions in a turnkey project approach that includes rig-

ging and transportation,” says James Robinson, heavy lift manager for the crawler cranes and projects division at Johnson Crane Hire. “We are able to offer flexibility in terms of heavy lifting solutions because we operate a crawler crane fleet and a hydraulic mobile crane fleet as well as alternative lifting solutions.” The three largest cranes in the Johnson Crane Hire fleet are its 750 ton and 600 ton lattice crawlers and its most recent addition – a 750 ton truck mounted lattice mobile unit. There is a critical need to recognise that a lattice boom crawler crane offers a vastly greater lifting capacity when compared to mobile hydraulic crane lifting capacities. It is not uncommon to find people making the mistake of comparing one with the other as the nomenclature can be very misleading. On all lifts, the company provides

a full pre-lift feasibility study that includes computer simulated draw-

ings, generating method statements, full risk assessments and load studies. Operation of the well maintained crawler fleet is supported by an experienced technical team with in-depth knowledge. Safety in the complex operation of heavy lifts is paramount. “Adherence to safe operation comprises a number of critical elements. Firstly, our machines are current technology and well maintained, and our operators are skilled and comprehensively trained. In addition, we implement carefully documented and implemented safety systems, which comply with all industry safety standards." "This is complemented by the risk assessments conducted before each lift. We are justifiably proud of the fact that safety as a culture is ingrained in every Johnson Crane Hire employee,” says Robinson. Enquiry no: 17

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om T om Telematics h a s become the first fleet management solution (FMS) provider in Europe to break through the 500,000 milestone for subscribed vehicles serving more than 36,000 customers across the globe. “At a time of widespread consolidation in the fleet management market, TomTom Telematics stands out as an established global brand with a trusted reputation built on more than 15 years of experience helping customers optimise fleet operations,” said Thomas Schmidt, Managing Director, TomTom Telematics and recently named as one of the top telematics influencers by Telematics.com. “The Webfleet Software as a Service (SaaS) platform provides real-time vehicle tracking, driving information and reports about fleet performance. It offers a secure, open platform that combines rich, out-of-the-box functionality with a vast range of integrated applications.” It allows companies to work better as a team by connecting back office staff with their drivers and vehicles out on the road in more than 60 countries. All systems and customer data are managed to a high standard of information security (ISO 27001:2013, re-audited in June 2015). Enquiry no: 19

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Lifting solutions suited to the African market

orre Lifting Solutions will use its presence at Bauma to showcase its comprehensive lifting solutions to the local and African market. Incorporating SA French and Elephant Lifting Equipment, Torre Lifting Solutions offers a large and diverse footprint of customised lifting and materials handling solutions from respected leading brands. The company’s quality-centric business philosophy is underpinned by its solid base of applications knowledge and experience which is enhanced by the extensive distribution network of Torre Industries. The end result is a total lifting solution from consumables to tower cranes and overhead cranes. The company offers a genuine single supply source for tower cranes, purpose built overhead cranes, slings, shackles, concrete buckets pallet forks and brick baskets. It is the sole southern African distributor for

the reputable Potain range of tower cranes. According to technical director of Torre Lifting Solutions Quentin van Breda, it has been recognised as an Elite Dealer by Potain of France, which means a guarantee of 80% availability of spare parts on first call. “Access to parts and consumables is critical as many of the projects on which our equipment works are of a fast-track nature. In addition to the Potain tower cranes, we also distribute a hoist range from Orbit as well as offer this product on rental. Dieci telescopic handlers and self-loading mixers are a new addition to the product line up, and we operate a rental fleet of tower cranes, telescopic handlers, hoists, slings, concrete buckets, pallet forks and brick cages, with a

very high utilisation rate,” van Breda says. The smallest machine in the tower crane rental fleet is a Potain IGO 22 self erecting crane with a 28 metre radius, while the largest is a Potain MD310 with a 70 metre jib and a capacity of 3 tons at 70 metres. Notably, Torre Lifting Solutions operates a manufacturing facility where lifting and material handling solutions are customised for specific application requirements. Products include EOT cranes, monorails, electric chain hoists, chain and lever blocks, winches and wire rope pulling machines, lifting and spreader beams, mechanical grabs and clamps, slings (chain, polyester and steel wire rope), shackles and rigging accessories. This market offering was recently extended with the addition of 30 ton capacity overhead crane and an ultra-compact steel wire rope hoist, which is suitable for lifting in areas where height restrictions or confined spaces are an Enquiry no: 20 issue.

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rown, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, has increased the energy efficiency of its WT 3000 Series pallet trucks. By making more efficient use of battery capacity, the forklifts now operate for up to 28 percent longer per battery charge. All WT 3000 Series trucks will now be delivered with this new battery-life optimisation. Crown is distributed in Southern Africa by Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC), part of the Imperial group. According to the VDI 2198 test cycle – an acknowledged industry standard –the new Crown WT 3000 models run significantly longer on a single battery charge while maintaining the same pallet throughput. The runtime of trucks equipped with mechanical steering increased by up to 28 percent; trucks with electronic

steering showed an improvement of approximately 9 percent. This means fewer batteryrecharging cycles are required, increasing truck availability and boosting productivity. Depending on the application, this optimised energy efficiency also means that smaller, less expensive batteries can be used to handle the same workload. “Crown works closely with its customers in order to observe and analyse its products in realworld use,” says GLTC MD Darryl Shafto. “This helps them to identify areas and functions with potential for optimisation, enabling them

to further enhance its trucks’ productivity and performance. The increased energy efficiency of Crown’s WT 3000 Series is an important step in helping our customers further improve their operating margins.” Crown WT 3000 pallet trucks are designed for intensive on-ramp work and high throughput. They are characterised by high performance, reliability, durability and exceptional operator ergonomics. The series includes models with capacities of up to 2,500 kilogrammes. Customers can also choose between mechanical or electronic steering systems, as well as three different operator platform conEnquiry no: 21 figurations.

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Major warehousing equipment order Toyota Forklift, a division of Eqstra Industrial Equipment (“ EIE”), has been awarded a major order for a comprehensive range of warehousing equipment for the Shoprite and Freshmark operations of the Shoprite Group of Companies, Africa’s largest food retailer. The order sees one of the first deliveries of the zero-emission and exceptionally efficient Toyota Traigo electric counterbalanced forklift trucks to an operation in South Africa. The equipment supply and on-site maintenance contract was awarded to Toyota Forklift towards the end of last year, with delivery rolled out from late 2014 into 2015. The order, comprising a total of over 400 trucks, predominantly from the BT range of warehousing equipment, is mainly for Shoprite and Freshmark distribution centres in Cape Town and Centurion, where the equipment will be used for both replacement and expansion purposes. Enquiry no: 22

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Energy efficient CDC welcomes nuclear energy developments

HE Coega Development Corporation (CDC) earlier this month welcomed the signing of a nuclear deal between South Africa and Russia saying that it is a boost for the energy sector and an important catalyst for South Africa’s economic growth. The organisation believes that the memoranda of understandings on nuclear power cooperation undertaken by Government, through the Department of Energy, will build on current work on energy projects. Thyspunt, 80 km from the Coega IDZ, is earmarked as a likely location for the first nuclear fleet of the planned 9.6GW Nuclear Power Programme. Government has made it clear that public awareness and skills devel-

opment are two key points for the successful implementation of the Nuclear Readiness Programme in order to support the development of Thyspunt. In line with the memoranda, specifically in the area of training personnel for the South African nuclear power industry, the CDC has already been proactively involved with training and development for mega projects – including nuclear preparation. The nuclear build program is identified by the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) as a significant opportunity for new investment which will drive economic development. A strategic development of human capacity is required to enable the localisation strategy. With this in mind,

the CDC has already identified personnel for the nuclear skills development programme. Further, through its skills training centre - Human Capital Solutions, the CDC has managed to train over 71 445 people since inception with the long term view of providing skilled labour for complex and mega projects with a focus on nuclear readiness. The CDC’s energy strategy appreciates the importance of stakeholder awareness, complementing the second agreement to the memoranda: Enhancement of Public Awareness of Nuclear Energy in South Africa. Demystifying nuclear energy, through effective communication and public awareness in the Eastern Cape,

requires a collaborative partner- strategy by attracting and susship between key stakeholders taining domestic and foreign in the province. The direct investment in organisation has energy projects, which designed plans cento date includes severtred on awareness al ‘green’ energy comby targeting high ponents manufacturschool learners with ing industries in wind information about power generation, solar work opportunities energy harvesting and in the field of energy bioenergy. as part of the CDC’s CDC also aims to fit energy knowledge solar panels on about 15 distribution proof its buildings in the IDZ. gramme. Further to These CDC buildings this, the CDC has Sandisiwe Ncemane have a collective roof worked with indusCDC Business space of 127 000 m². try body NIASA to Development The current energy facilitate various Manager: Energy products under construcnuclear awareness tion include the Dedisa workshops in the region. Peaking Power Plant, which is The CDC has put in a lot of estimated to start operating in the work to prepare for energy related second half of 2015 and consists projects - both renewable and of two open-cycle gas turbines alternative sources of energy. (OCGTs) able to produce 342MW. The organisation’s location adjaJA Solar and Powerway cent to the Port of Ngqura makes Renewable Energy which is operit the ideal destination for energy ational is a solar component modrelated projects. It has over 11500 ule manufacturer. hectares of land ripe for investor The CDC has adopted the use and available infrastructure is objectives of ISO 50001 – Energy world class. Efficiency. This ISO Standard outThe establishment of a nuclear lines both short- and long-term power fleet will also open the mar- measures that are put in place ket for component manufacturing to reduce the energy use carproduction in the long-term future, bon footprint, with the objective particularly if other African coun- of reducing the impact on global tries follow the nuclear route. warming. The CDC is becomAccording to the world-nucle- ing more energy efficient and an ar.org website President Jacob added advantage has been the Zuma’s annual state-of-the-nation reduction of ever-increasing costs address in February 2015 reaf- of primary energy and resultant firmed the 9.6 G. increasing cost to consumers of We target with the first unit electricity supplies. The organion line in 2023 and said that sation has recently implemented bids would be sought from USA, ISO 50001 which will allow it to do China, France, Russia and South the following: Korea. In May, the energy minister • Develop a policy for more effisaid that the procurement process cient use of energy; for the new nuclear power plant • Fix targets and objectives to would begin by September, and meet the policy; she expected that a strategic part- • Use data to better understand ner would be selected by March and make decisions about ener2016. gy use; Early in June Eskom ceded con- • Measure the results; trol of the new build programme to • Review how well the policy the Department of Energy. works; and The CDC has positioned • Continually improve energy itself as a renewable energy management. hub and has built momentum Enquiry no: 23 on its Renewable Energy (RE)

Medium truck range launched

AW Vehicle Manufacturers SA (Pty) Ltd has launched a new FAW medium-weight truck range specifically engineered for the local market and built on South African soil for the southern and central African markets. This new vehicle offers the lowest cost per ton in the medium truck segment. According to Yusheng Zhang, CEO of FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA, the decision to introduce a medium weight truck range was based on customer demand and market opportunity. “Our market analysis confirmed the need for a vehicle as durable and rugged as our heavy and extra-heavy trucks, but with

smaller dimensions to handle a different working environment.” “The new FAW 8.140 FL carries all the hallmarks that FAW trucks are renowned for, namely strength, reliability, easy operation, and most importantly, delivering on the promise of a ‘truck built for Africa, in Africa’.” He explained. Imported from parent plants as SKD kits, the cab, chassis, axles and other sub-assembly components, together with the imported Cummins ISF engine and the ZF transmission, are all neatly assembled in the company’s brand new Coega-based plant. Enquiry no: 24

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Streamlining SA’s automotive manufacturing

he automotive industry is based on ‘just-in-time’ (JIT) and ‘justin-sequence’ (JIS) processes for material provision and production. JIT is a methodology aimed primarily at reducing flow times within production as well as response times from suppliers and to customers, while JIS is a specialised inventory strategy to achieve JIT, whereby components and parts arrive at a production line right in time as scheduled before they get assembled. Maximum system availability is, therefore, essential as any downtime results in high follow-up costs. SEW-Eurodrive provides the local automotive industry with a unique product portfolio specifically designed to meet these requirements.

SEW-Eurodrive Port Elizabeth branch manager Francois Sieberhagen says that that the product offering ranges from individual components, to complete packages and system solutions. The company provides a modular design and a reduced number of variants that increases flexibility and minimises costs. The company’s products most commonly used in the local automotive industry are; standard gear motors, synchronous and asynchronous servomotors, Movidrive B application inverters, Movifit FC decentralised standard inverters, Movipro SDC decentralised standard inverters and Movipro ADC decentralised application inverters.

Sieberhagen indicates that the latest-generation SEW-Eurodrive Variolution packages enable automotive manufacturers to considerably reduce both the complexity of their systems, as well as their installation costs. “Our drive technology and expert knowledge ensures maximum productivity, energy efficiency and reliability for clients’ systems,” he continues. Variolution is essentially ‘packagedselling’, whereby 80 percent of the package is standard and 20 percent is customisable. This provides customers with some level of customisation on top of the benefit of a standard tried-and-tested solution. The benefits of such an offering is that the customer has to deal with less variables and suppliers during the process of setting up a new application. “There are ten Variolution packages which include conveyer line, packing and unpacking and lifting, to name a few. Special modifications to meet different requirements such as energy-efficiency or hygienic design have also been taken into account. Customers are provided with on-site commissioning and installation too,” states Sieberhagen. According to Sieberhagen, SEWEurodrive’s recent involvement in the local automotive industry has been primarily focused on machine builders and component suppliers. He does, however, anticipate an increase in market share with scheduled upgrades due to take place at various manufacturing facilities.

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evelopment financier, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has announced it will bid farewell to Lance Schultz (pictured), the managing director of its subsidiary, the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) at the end of July. Schultz who has been with AIDC for the past 13 years takes up his new role as Chief Executive of Centurion Aviation from August 1, 2015. He was appointed as AIDC managing director in 2014. Amongst others, his responsibilities included the re-visioning and re-positioning of the organisation. “Under his leadership, the AIDC was able to secure funding for several strategic Eastern Cape projects. These projects include the Engineering Job Seekers Programme and the Buffalo City Automotive Incubator. In addition, under his guidance, the AIDC EC introduced the Total Production Maintenance (TPM) Training Programme and resources into South Africa’s supply chain. These have made world class contributions to industry in Six Sigma Training, Cleaner Production

and Wellness, among others, fulfilling the AIDC EC’s mandate to assist industry to remain viable and globally competitive,” says AIDC chairperson and ECDC executive, Noludwe Ncokazi. Although he had a relatively short period at the helm of the organisation, Schultz played a pivotal role in sharpening the organisation’s focus by ensuring that it remained relevant and responsive to industry needs and serving its purpose as intended by government. “The talent that has been unearthed through several skills programmes, international networks that have been created and improved company performance subsequent to AIDC interventions all attest to this. What lies ahead for the AIDC Board is a huge responsibility of ensuring business continuity and as such a rigorous recruitment drive for Schultz’s replacement,” says Ncokazi. As an interim measure, the Board will announce a “Caretaker” Managing Director shortly to ensure a smooth transition.

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Paint manufacturer expands its speciality coating offerings

nternational paint supplier, Beckers Industrial Coatings, is turning its attention to the local industrial market where it is liaising with the country’s largest manufacturers to begin developing and manufacturing paints locally to suit their individual requirements. Becker Industrial Coatings is a leading manufacturer and developer of High Technology coatings to several major market sectors including trucks, agricultural equipment, trains, industrial machinery and more. Already an established supplier to the African coil coatings industry, the company recently introduced its highly successful range of specialised industrial coatings into the local market. According to Eric Fouissac, Beckers Vice President, ACE and trucks, the company

provides bespoke coatings solutions for customers across diverse businesses including ACE (agricultural, construction, earth-moving), transportation and automotive plastic exteriors. The company is currently growing the industrial coatings segment globally and hopes to provide customers with protective, durable coatings that increase the sustainability of their products in future. Beckers’ Managing Director (Sub Saharan Africa), Willem van Heerden, says high level discussions are already taking place with manufacturers in the transport, earthmoving, mining and agricultural equipment manufacturing industries, while discussions with others in the truck body, trailer and other allied large-scale manufacturing industries are Enquiry no: 27 already well advanced.

Improving efficiency and reducing waste

olkswagen Group South Africa’s (VWSA) Paint Shop has introduced advanced automated robot technology in the Base Coat Interior painting process which has resulted in a massive reduction in hazardous waste and led to a dramatic improvement in painting efficiency levels. This fully automated interior painting process has yielded cost savings due to a more controlled paint application process which reduces overspray and waste. Improved quality, consistency and productivity are also beneficial advantages of this new process. The project was split into two phases, with the first phase taking place during the end of last year. This was really the background support work which was necessary in order to install the robots in the second phase. “Last year, the maintenance team drastically modified the spray booths by installing steelwork structures needed to support the new robots as well as installing and testing a new high transfer conveyor system,” explained Nico Serfontein, Head of Paint Shop. The second phase of the project was completed in mid-May and involved the actual installation and testing of the robots in the Base Coat Interior spray booths. While the new process has only been running for a few weeks, the savings are already

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evident. Not only is VWSA improving their efficiency and productivity levels but they are also improving their energy efficiency. Serfontein added: “Since the installation of the new system, we have seen improved paint transfer efficiency and also need less airflow in the Base Coat Interior area, leading to a decrease in waste and energy usage.” “So far, in the area, we have seen a reduction in energy usage by 8.8 %, a reduction in hazardous waste by 39 % and improved paint transfer efficiency to levels above 65 %.” Enquiry no: 28

Lower costs per steel component

andvik Coromant has developed GC4305, an insert that offers both extremely high metal removal rates and stable conditions. With its outstanding performance at high cutting data and its dry machining capability, it offers companies the benefit of reduced cycle times and lower costs per component. Cutting tool and tooling systems specialist Sandvik Coromant introduces the new GC4305, an insert for steel turning that maximizes metal removal rates, shortens processing times and enables superior component quality. The outstanding performance it delivers at high temperatures and high cutting data makes GC4305 especially efficient at cutting steel components. With Sandvik Coromant’s wear-resistant Inveio coating, this new grade of insert achieves the long tool life that is so crucial in the highly competitive automotive industry. The innovative, heat-resistant cutting material is also suitable for dry machining, making it the ideal solution for automotive component manufacturers seeking to avoid the stresses to which tools are subjected from unwanted temperature fluctuations. This, too, results in a longer tool life. In combination with the high processing speeds typical of dry machining, costs per component can be substantially reduced. Costs are further lowered by decreasing costs for cooling lubricant, recycling and disposal, thanks to, among other things, the elimination of cooling lubricants and associated wastes, lower capital investment, and cheaper disposal of chips. Enquiry no: 29

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Increasing throughput in the local automotive industry T he Port Elizabeth branch of specialist crane and component manufacturer Demag has been supplying its unique Demag Mono-Rail System (DMS) to the South African automotive industry for the past decade. The South African automotive industry has a specific need for robust and heavy-duty linear overhead materials-handling solutions. DMS has been developed specifically as a modular solution to meet such customer requirements. “Our success with the system over the past decade has marked our long involvement with many of the major automotive OEMs in South Africa,” says Niki Mizen, Demag project engineer and technical sales representative. “This success has largely been attributable to our focus on being innovative and flexible.” DMS is complementary to the KBK light crane system, which consists of suspension monorails for overhead materials handling requirements. The DMS offers ease of installation due to light aluminium construction; silent and smooth operation from polyurethane wheels running on aluminium (no metal flaking); high transfer speeds; accuracy of positioning; low maintenance and running costs and in addition, is manufactured locally to meet European standards. There is no metal-to-metal contact on any moving parts. “Our aluminium system uses polyurethane tyres to prevent metal-on-metal

flaking, which makes it ideal for applications such as automotive body shops and paint shops,” Mizen states. The system developed by Demag Port Elizabeth has been supplied worldwide for many years. The DMS can also be fully or partially automated. “We can supply a total solution for whatever components need to be picked up, for any end-products that need to be transported or assembled. DMS is fully customisable to utilise specific branded components required by the end-user, such as switchgear and PLCs. Industrial wireless communication allows for seamless integration between the hoist and the main control panel.” The fact that this is a modular system means

it is flexible enough to cater for a range of parameters. Such modularity also allows for easy transportation or shipping via 12 m shipping containers. Demag Port Elizabeth’s first major international customer was General Motors Egypt. “When the General Motors global operation heard what we had achieved in South Africa to date, it directed a recent enquiry for a specific solution from the Middle East to us.” “This not only entrenches our reputation for quality technology, but also consolidates our

presence as a major international player. The fact that we can carry out complete turnkey projects means that Demag Port Elizabeth is in the unique position of being a one-stop shop,” he concludes. Enquiry no: 30

AGOA positive for SA economy and job creation

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he recent decision to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for another ten years will have a significantly positive impact on the South African economy. Not only will it will liberate market access to the US without any free trade agreement, but it will spark long-term foreign direct investments which in turn will equate to job creation across various industries in the country. This is according to Matthew Conroy (pictured), Trade Manager of Maersk Line Southern Africa, a member of Maersk Group, who says that the renewal of Agoa will bring about major benefits for South Africa, including export security within the automotive, chemical, wine and citrus industries. “Although the agreement will result in South Africa importing chicken from the US again, regardless of the anti-dumping duties which were put in place over the recent years, the agreement will be beneficial in the long run for numerous industries.” He explains that there was uncertainty regarding South Africa’s inclusion of the act as some US senators had argued that the country be excluded due to the imposed anti-dumping duty on bone-in chicken from the US. “Should South Africa have lost the Agoa agreement, it would have been detrimental to the existing jobs and the future job opportunities in the automotive, chemical, wine and citrus industries." “When trade barriers are brought down with agreements such as Agoa, conducting business becomes easier and trade becomes more abundant. In the case of the Agoa agreement there is major potential for foreign direct investment, as companies will be more willing to do business with South Africa knowing that there is a long-term agreement in place.” Enquiry no: 31

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WATER & EFFLUENT MANAGEMENT Smart waste-water engineering set to boost metro’s supply

N innovative system to utilise return effluent from the Cape Recife Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) (pictured), designed by local firm, AfriCoast Consulting Engineers, will significantly increase the water available for industrial and irrigation use – and, in turn, reduce demand on Port Elizabeth’s precious fresh water supply. Return effluent is treated, purified sewage water that, instead of being released back into nature or the ocean, is returned for indus-

trial utilisation, irrigation and other uses. The water quality conforms to standards set by the Department of Water Affairs. AfriCoast project manager Gerrie van de Merwe said the firm’s professional responsibilities, aside from construction monitoring and project management, include “the physical designs of the pump station, rising main, balancing reservoir, gravity irrigation feeder pipeline, irrigation reticulation systems and measurement of usage." “Cape Recife WWTW’s upgrade

is currently under design. Once completed, the capacity of the treatment works will increase from a current maximum daily production of treated effluent of around 9 megalitres to a daily average of 18 megalitres, effectively meeting the demand for reclaimed irrigation water,” he said. “Currently, gardens and sports fields across the city are being irrigated with expensive, potable (drinking) water – an invaluable resource in the water-scarce Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan area. Borehole water is used to augment the supply of irrigation water, but that has negative environmental outcomes, including lowering the water table." “Yet in the meantime, thousands of litres of useable, treated effluent are being discharged every day

through a wetland system and into the ocean, in the vicinity of the Noordhoek Lighthouse.” The Cape Recife Return Effluent Scheme aims to utilise this currently wasted return effluent in lieu of the potable and borehole water used to irrigate the beachfront gardens and sports fields within economically viable reach. "The concept was initiated with the NMBM Parks Department and Beach Managers. The beachfront, Port Elizabeth’s primary tourist attraction, currently uses potable water in flower beds but the grassed areas are not irrigated, leaving them less appealing than they could be. Van de Merwe said a lack of funding and other priorities had slowed the project, which was initially designed and proposed by AfriCoast in 2006 and again re-examined in 2011, how-

ever work on the Return Effluent Scheme was now being implemented in parallel with the expansion of the Cape Recife WWTW. He said approval for the proposal, as well as the environmental impact assessment, was expected to be obtained by the first half of 2016, with construction taking approximately one year. “If all goes according to plan, returned irrigation water should be available to consumers by 2018,” he Enquiry no: 32 said.

New level of efficiency for aeration tanks

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unicipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants can dramatically reduce energy consumption and operating expenditure through an innovative process air delivery solution available through Aerzen Airgas (formerly Airgas Compressors). In biological wastewater treatment plants, the production of oil-free process air requires a considerable amount of electrical energy. An optimised, energy-efficiency solution can be achieved when blower or compressor performances are adjusted continuously to the alternating consumption, in order to accommodate unsteady wastewater quantities and pollution. Energy consumption not only varies according to the highly-fluctuating load in the morning and at night, but also by additional wastewater from industrial plants and by rainfall. Often seasonal variables also need to be considered, especially in holiday hotspots. Other important influencing factors are the high temperature differences experienced between summer and winter periods.

According to Aerzen Airgas marketing co-ordinator, Andreas Stubel, the optimum compressor system can only be chosen in the correct configuration once all criteria are considered for the conception of the process air production. “The required process air can only be produced with the highest possible energy-efficiency when the selected concept has a sufficiently variable performance spectrum.” Thanks to Aerzen Airgas’ indepth experience in the wastewater treatment industry, Stubel claims that long-term cost savings can be guaranteed with the Delta Blower Generation 5 and the Delta Hybrid rotary lobe compressor, both manufactured by German-based Aerzener Maschinenfabrik (Aerzen) – which is renowned for its internationallyacclaimed, high-quality performance machines.

“The physical advantages of a continuous air flow from Aerzen’s Delta Blower Generation 5 and the Delta Hybrid rotary lobe compressor series is that optimal preconditions can be provided. The units are both available with variable speed drive (VSD), which allows for variable performance, depending on the load and the process air requirements,” he continues. The Delta Hybrid has been designed from the ground up to be an energy-efficient, low-pressure compressor with up to 15 percent energy savings when compared to standard equipment. This results in a direct reduction of long-term energy costs and a quick return-on-investment. It can be used for peak load in combination with an Aerzen Delta Blower Generation 5 for Enquiry no: 33 the base load.

Reliable sewage submersible pumps

EO’s XSP range of single-phase sewage Lwater submersible pumps is designed for wastedrainage in factories, construction

sites and commercial facilities. The pumps are also ideal for drainage systems in municipal treatment plants as well as in methane pools and for field irrigation. The XSP range is reliable, durable, economical 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 clogging. A float switch automatically turns the pump on/off according to the change in the liquid level. In addition, a protector in the motor automatically shuts off the pump in case of overheating or over-current, thus ensuring safety and reliability in unfavourable environments. The XSP range operates with a maximum immersion depth of 5 m in liquid temperatures up to +40°C and in liquids with a pH 4 - 10 value. The pump has a liquid kinematic viscosity of 7 x 10-7 - 23 x 10-6 m²/s and a maximum liquid density of 1.2 x 10-² kg/m². The pump motor meets IP68 requirements. LEO is represented locally by Raptech.

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‘Account Buster’ to protect against surprise water accounts

yWater, a company that manufactures a water meter designed to encourage good water use habits, has launched ‘Account Buster’, an initiative similar to the eThekwini water loss insurance model, but one which considers prevention to be better than cure. “SA can no longer afford massive or unexpected water bills”, says Larry Symington, MyWater CEO, “Account Buster aims to cover consumers for legal arguments in the event of municipal billing misunderstanding. For just R96 per annum, consumers can be protected against unexpectedly large accounts, but only if they do their part.” Symington explains that MyWater’s new

generation utility water meter provides both memory and a viewing window for consumers to selfmanage their actual usage, as they can constantly keep an eye on their consumption during the current month. “Those who are insured are expected to visit the meter at least once a month and need to SMS the previous month’s closing balance to a short code we provide. In partnership with the municipality, the exact rate is returned to consumers as early warning of the amount they will be expected to pay when their invoice

Expanded slurry pump range

lant availability is paramount in all commodity sectors and there is an increasing emphasis on optimisation of pumping systems from end users as part of their cost savings drive. “One of the options in terms of reducing operating cost is to replace older technology with new,” says Rui Gomes, product manager slurry pumps for Weir Minerals Africa and Middle East. Gomes points out that Weir Minerals Africa has a depth of experience and expertise in terms of assessing pumping systems. This allows the company to provide solutions aimed

at assisting customers in reducing total cost of ownership on pumping systems. “The recent expansion of the Warman WBH range of pumps now gives our customers access to the latest technology across a range of pumping applications.” The Warman WBH slurry pump is typically used in heavy duty applications such as mill discharge, slurry transfer and process pumping applications and is ideal for both greenfields and brownfields projects. “During its development we extrapolated the best attributes of our existing heavy duty slurry pumps and incorporated these into the new range,” Gomes continues. In 2010 the Warman WBH 75 and Warman WBH 100 were launched to the African market through a trial programme. The twofold objective was to obtain field and verification data and to gain market acceptance. The pump has proven so popular with customers that the range has been expanded upwards and downwards, and covers from 50 mm discharge diameter up to 300 mm discharge diameter with flow rates of between 5 litres per second and 800 litres per second. The range is available with both metal volute or rubber liners, depending on the application.

arrives. This allows them to budget with confidence for their water bills.” “Because the SMS reading sent by the consumer effectively locks the billing amount, the cover we offer means that we are then prepared to make provision for a legal argument on the consumer’s behalf should the invoiced amount differ substantially from what was anticipated. He adds that the benefits of this solution are not solely for the consumer either. He explains that the company also sends the meter readings received from consumers on to the municipality for free, eliminating the need to send meter

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ith the P4 and M4ACC gear units fully customised to the specific needs of the cooling tower industry, global industrial gearbox designer, manufacturer and supplier, Hansen Industrial Transmissions (HIT), offers truly functional solutions for wet cooling towers and air cooled condensers. The overall design of these gear units fully complies with the Cooling Tower Institute specifications. For the wet cooling tower drives, HIT now offers a range of 11 bevel helical Hansen P4 gear unit sizes up to 108 kNm, which allows a more accurate selection. They are all well protected for operation in a very humid environment. The increased distance between the propeller and the high speed input shaft reduces vibrations. A motor can be connected to the outside of the cooling tower using an

all-metal disc coupling at the high-speed shaft. Based upon P4 technology, a dedicated design for the Hansen M4ACC gear units with six helical unit sizes from 24 to 66 kNm has been developed. Applying the same high quality standards, this gear units range offers a cost solution with optimised gear geometry for lower noise levels. The monobloc concept insures higher stiffness of the housing. As a standard, these units come with a lantern housing that allows for connection of a motor on the top of the gear unit. This model is used mainly in air-cooled steam condensation plants which are ideal in dry environments where water resources are scarce. The cooling fan’s motor is located in the air stream of the air-cooled refrigerant Enquiry no: 38 condenser

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As part of its ongoing commitment to regional customer service delivery excellence, Aerzen Airgas has established a new branch in the Durban North area to serve as a dedicated service centre for KwaZulu-Natal, the northern Eastern Cape, as well as Mozambique and Mauritius. Customers in these regions will benefit from quicker turnaround times with regards to field service, repairs and overhauls of all Aerzen blowers and compressors. Further benefits to customers are reduced costs and a more personalised after-sales service. www.airgas.co.za Contact Earl Houston on +27 (31) 512 5025 or +27 (79) 894 8490 or ehouston@airgas.co.za 32 Kubu Avenue, Unit 8, Time Business Park, Riverhorse Valley - Durban North

readers out every month. “This will also play a role in minimising billing misunderstandings, as it reduces the human element. Meter readers are, of course, only human and can easily mix numbers up – and the difference that, for example, an 18 versus an 81 can make to your account is substantial.” According to Symington, consumers are protected from invoicing misunderstandings, but by being proactive they will find and thus be able to fix any leaks occurring on their property much earlier. This is beneficial to them, the municipality and the country as a whole, since water is a scarce resource and should not be wasted, even unintentionally. Enquiry no: 35

Alkaline wastewater control

tried-and-tested CO2 solution from Afrox allows industrial wastewater treatment plant managers to comply with stringent environmental legislation. For more than 30 years, Solvocarb has been a leading solution in neutralising alkaline wastewater to ensure effective pH control. To protect the environment from harmful chemicals, municipal wastewater treatment plants must ensure that they are not compromised by high pH discharges. “Solvocarb ensures that wastewater discharged into sewage outlets and other watercourses is within a narrow pH range around the neutral point. When dissolved in water, recycled CO2 gas forms a mild and safe carbonic acid that reduces the pH value to the appropriate level,” explains Afrox applications engineer Gareth Jones. Solvocarb injects CO2 via a diffuser hose, reactor or nozzle. In each application, it ensures the appropriate process for neutralising alkaline wastewater and process waters, with mobile or stationary equipment options for

Functional solutions for wet cooling towers & air cooled condensers

use in treatment plants, equalising tanks or pressurised transfer or recycle pipework. Carbonic acid derived from CO2 creates no excessive accumulations of unwanted anions such as chlorides or sulphates, thereby eliminating the risk of corrosion of the system components. A flat neutralisation curve eliminates the risk of over-acidification of the wastewater, so it can be used upstream of a biological treatment process. Solvocarb is ideal for the remineralisation of water following desalination techniques such as reverse osmosis to remove impurities. In order to render this water potable, the pH, hardness and alkalinity are adjusted by adding lime and CO2. Enquiry no: 37

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String inverters make cost savings possible T he recently completed installation of a grid-tied photovoltaic roof-top plant by Genergy and ABB value added provider, All Electrical has enabled the property owner to reduce their reliance on daytime utility power. According to Warren Alistoun, design engineer at Genergy in the period April to June 2015 the plant located in North End, Port Elizabeth has reliably produced a total of 33.25 MWh of electricity. The building relies on the photovoltaic (PV) plant to augment utility electrical supply and is primarily occupied during the daytime hours,

making it well suited for a grid-tied PV solution. The PV plant is rated to produce 100 kWp and relies on three ABB Trio 27.6 kVA inverters and a single ABB Trio 10 kVA inverter to provide the flexibility required by the design. ABB’s Trio range of string inverters offers high levels of flexibility and control for system designers and installers, allowing for the optimal harvesting of energy from strings that are oriented

in different directions. “The technology employed in these invert-

ers delivers efficiency rating of up to 98.2% due to the flat efficiency curves that ensure optimal performance at all output levels” says Alessanda Romoli, ABB Area Sales Manager, Solar Products. Advanced design features include a high efficiency integral heat sink compartment and a front panel display system. Furthermore the system does not rely on electrolytic capacitors, as a result the product enjoys

Local consultants to manage Kilimanjaro airport upgrade

onstruction supervision of the R450-million upgrade to Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro International Airport is to be undertaken by local consultants Royal HaskoningDHV and Tanzanian sub-consultant, Howard Humphreys. Work was due to start in July this year and be completed by early 2017. The project is funded in part by the Dutch Grant Facility for Infrastructure Development (ORIO) and partly by a commercial loan to the Tanzania Ministry of Finance. Company spokesperson and project manager Marcel Langeslag explained that the construction contract was the culmination of several years of preparatory work by three Royal HaskoningDHV Group companies - its South African

operation, NACO – Netherlands Airport Consultants and InterVISTAS. “Strong traffic growth and the mix of domestic and international flights at the airport have resulted in capacity constraints and this rehabilitation and expansion project will relieve congestion and provide capacity for future growth. It will also ensure the airport is given a make-over that will enhance the passenger experience” he said. Enquiry no: 41

an extended lifetime. All Electrical’s technical specialist, Riaan Gerber notes “Installation of the ABB range of inverters is made easier by numerous design features such the detachable wiring box and field selectable grid codes”. The wide range of products manufactured by ABB, with specific focus on the solar industry, allows for the protection and control of the solar installation to be offered through a matched product suite. ABB provides inverter solutions ranging from domestic through to utility-scale solutions.

Enquiry no: 40

Capacities extend throughout Africa

s a construction chemicals specialist, the Chryso Southern Africa Group continues to implement plans that will see customers in Africa having direct and immediate access to both the entire product range as well as a team of technical product specialists. An example of this is the establishment of a subsidiary company, known as Chryso Eastern Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya. The Chryso Southern Africa Group has established a distributor network and distribution outlets across the African continent and Indian Ocean Islands for its market leading concrete and cement admixtures and ancillary products. Chryso South Africa supplies a vast range of products to the readymix, precast, mining, cement and construction industries that are produced at three of its manufacturing facilities operating in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. The company is also the exclusive distributor of Lanxess pigments for the construction industry in South Africa. With the capability to service roughly 80% of the African continent, Chryso products are readily available and can be transported to customers using the most appropriate

mode of transport, road, air or sea freight. Chryso Southern Africa has amassed an extensive reference base of projects, with product supplied into Africa for more than 15 years, through close partnerships with its customers. This is achieved through the company’s ability to assess each project on its own merit and then recommend a fit-for-application solution that takes into account all aspects such as climatic conditions, raw materials, the time allocated for the project schedule and any other relevant factors that may affect the timeous completion of Enquiry no: 42 the contract.

Best industrial company on environment tlas Copco, was listed as the top indusA trial company by the Newsweek Green Rankings that looks at corporate sustainabil-

ity and environmental impact. U.S. magazine Newsweek analysed the world’s 500 largest publicly-traded companies to gauge how they fare on the environment. Together with research partners Corporate Knights Capital and HIP Investors Inc., it looked at indicators such as energy and water use, greenhouse gas emissions and waste recycling. Atlas Copco ranked 11th in the world and highest in the industrial segment. Atlas Copco was also on the list last year. “Making innovative, energy-effective products and taking other steps to reduce the environmental impact is about business leadership,” said Mala Chakraborti, Atlas Copco’s Vice President Corporate Responsibility. “Our environmental targets are central to our business, and we are happy to be recognized for this.” Atlas Copco’s innovative, energy-saving products include its variable-speed compressors, a technology that the Group pioneered in 1994 that enables compressors to run only at the speed necessary, cutting energy consumption. In 2013, they launched the patented VSD+ technology, which cuts energy use by more than half compared with traditional compressors. Earlier this year, Atlas Copco was among those recognised by the UN at the agency’s major conference on climate change for the Group’s goals to cut carbon dioxide from its products and operations. Atlas Copco was also this year recognised as one of the world’s most sustainable companies in the Enquiry no: 43 annual Global 100 list.

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Selecting the optimum generator set solution is critical T he current power constraints facing South Africa and Africa have resulted in companies being requested to cut their power consumption and this appeal will, of necessity, result in companies seeking alternative power sources to accommodate the energy requirements shortfall. However, cautions Craig Bouwer, sales engineer at Zest WEG Group's Generator Set Division, there is an apparent lack of understanding of the many issues surrounding standby power. “Companies are generally unaware of how to assess the standby power requirements of a facility or building. By implication, this suggests that companies are also often unaware of what the optimal solution for a given application should be.”

Strategic alliance agreement signed

MG and Danfoss Drives have consolidated a long standing partnership, with the official signing of a strategic alliance agreement that augers well for both companies, stakeholders and customers. “This new development formalises and strengthens the original distribution agreement for Danfoss variable speed drives and the soft starter range, which has been in place since 2007,” says David Dyce, division manager, BMG Electronics – Bearing Man Group. “Through this firm alliance, BMG is set to increase awareness of the Danfoss brand; create a stablised pricing structure and ensure efficient enquiry turnaround times and a reliable support service of Danfoss systems." “The Danfoss range of technically advanced variable speed drives and soft starter systems, available from BMG’s national branch network of over 140 outlets, enhances energy savings, food preservation, care for the environment and optimum productivity." “BMG and Danfoss, with a complementary product and customer base and a perfect business ethics fit, are committed to working closely with industry to achieve a more efficient and sustainable environment and a highly productive and globally competitive region.” BMG’s R350-million expansion of the distribution and engineering facilities in Johannesburg, includes new electronic workshops and a technical resources centre for the repair, maintenance and commissioning of the Danfoss product range. This 24 hour service is supported by mobile technicians who conduct onsite breakdown and routine maintenance when necessary. BMG’s purchasing system at Danfoss will become e-based, providing live updates on delivery times to ensure a highly efficient supply chain process. BMG currently has BEE Level 3 certification, with recognition as a ‘value add supplier’(VAS) which provides the market the facility to source Danfoss equipment from BMG and comply with the B-BBEE charter. This status represents a significant benefit to customers as a BEE procurement recognition of 137,5% against all purchases from BMG Enquiry no: 45 can be claimed.

A standby power solution is an important capex decision that needs to be considered carefully in terms of the company’s overall requirements. Moreover, the supplier needs to have the necessary technical expertise and relevant experience to offer a customised solution. A key consideration for a standby power solution is to understand the environment in which the generator set has to function. Original equipment manufacturer Zest WEG Group’s Generator Set Division has a dedicated facility in Cape Town and offers generator sets ranging from 20 kVA units up to 250 kVA off-the-shelf products, 300 kVA to 2 000 kVA individual customised units as well as multiple sets to achieve turnkey solutions in

excess of 12 MVA for large-scale applications or projects. The company has supplied a large number of bespoke generator set solutions based on the specific application and environment in which they operate. “A couple of recent examples include the containerised three-generator unit we designed and manufactured for DRA Minerals’ Liqhobong Diamond Mine in Lesotho and a turnkey power station for AVI Group’s Indigo Brands." The successful implementation of these projects hinges on the company’s ability to determine potential solutions for the customer. Amongst these are consideration for sound restructuring methods, fuel systems, electrical reticulation and interfacing, the load

and the duration that this load is required to be powered. “The type of load and the total power drawn should be measured by a qualified team from the generator supplier prior to recommending a particular diesel generator set,” says Bouwer. The division also comes to the fore its knowledge of local regulations pertaining to different metropolitan areas. Enquiry no: 44

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Revolutionary cleaning methods for industrial obstructions

abcock has entered into an exclusive technology partnership agreement with local agent Xstream Cleaning Technologies to introduce two revolutionary cleaning methods for removing obstructions created by industrial processes. These technologies are capable of reducing downtime by as much as 80% and have broad application across a spectrum of industries wherever there are industrial boilers, kilns or ovens. “As soon as we saw these technologies demonstrated, it was obvious that they had the potential to make a real impact on our local industry,” says Babcock’s Cecil Oates, MD of Ntuthuko Generation, a Division of Ntuthuko Engineering (Pty) Ltd, which is a wholly owned by Babcock International Group PLC company. “We jumped at the opportunity to offer

them exclusively as a company, not only to the power generation sector, but to several other industries that periodically need to clear obstructions from their plant.” The first technology is a patented detonative cleaning technique which can be implemented while the boiler or oven remains in full production, at extreme temperatures, and is suitable for both scheduled cleanings and unexpected blockages. It can also be applied offline during a schedule shutdown. Using a linear approach, this method can be applied using a lance to place explosive charges in the boiler through existing openings. The charges are detonated in a controlled manner, effectively removing slags and deposits. Another detonative cleaning method is to insert compressed carbon dioxide (CO2) gas

through die-cast tubes into drill holes, after which the CO2 is electrically induced. This results in a rapid exit and expansion of the gas that instantly loosens the coated materials. The compressed gas method is used, for instance, in the cement industry, waste processing industry and for other types of obstruction in funnels and silos. A stick blasting method is used for both offline and online cleaning of a boiler’s blank pass and furnace. This method has a high safety factor, because as soon as the boiler is taken out of operation, large burnt deposits are removed from the furnace, allowing maintenance personnel to access the installation safely. Using this approach, the number of obstructions and blockades can be reduced to zero. Enquiry no: 46

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Run 5 essential lighting tests in 30 seconds

uilding maintenance technicians for commercial, retail, or institutional facilities with fluorescent lighting, have hundreds, if not thousands of fluorescent tubes that have to be routinely checked and maintained. Even though those tubes last for tens of thousands of hours, they do ultimately fail, some prematurely, and some stop working because of other problems with the installation ballast. In the past, this type of maintenance has usually meant lots of trial and error. Fluke has now developed a tool that takes the trial and error - and a significant amount of time - out of maintaining fluorescent lighting. The result is the Fluke 1000FLT Fluorescent Light Tester, specifically designed for building maintenance professionals. It is an all-in-one fluorescent lamp tester, ballast tester, noncontact voltage tester, pin continuity tester, and ballast-type discriminator. Fluke wanted to develop a device that takes care of all the essential lighting tests saving time, tool bag space, and trips up and down ladders. So, instead of having to carry two or three testing tools, the 1000FLT is able to conduct a lamp test, a ballast test, a noncontact voltage test, a pin continuity test and a ballast-type discriminator. The 1000FLT’s user interface was designed to be as simple as possible, with all tests delivering instant results. The ballast, voltage, and pin continuity tests indicate results with either a “Go” or “No Go” indicator lights. The ballast-type discriminator lights up either the “magnetic” or “electronic” LED on the face of the tester, while the lamp test result is determined by the user if the tube lights up or not. Users can run all five tests on the 1000FLT in about 30 seconds, so if one has hundreds of fluorescent lights to maintain, it can save hours of testing time every week. Enquiry no: 47

New metal-seated ball valves for increased protection

merson Process Management has E introduced the Fisher Z500 line of metalseated ball valves to its severe service port-

folio. Fisher Z500 metal-seated valves are engineered to withstand higher temperatures, pressures, and more erosive conditions than a standard on/off ball valve, providing increased reliability and protection of critical assets in demanding applications. A bi-directional sealing design offers a unique solution to process back pressure and shutoff requirements in both flow directions, safeguarding control valves and other equipment in the line. Fisher Z500 valves are designed with an integral metal seat and self-energized metal body gasket to help eliminate leak paths and withstand extreme temperature changes. Live-loaded packing, side-mounted brackets, and fixed centerlines help reduce side loads on the packing and decrease overall wear for a longer service life. This addition of on/ off valves to the Fisher portfolio complements the existing control valve offering and helps ensure seamless integration between products. “The combination of isolation valves and control valves gives our customers the opportunity to work with a single solution-provider to achieve the process protection and reliability they need for their critical applications,” said Kevin Meyer, President of Emerson’s Fisher Valves & Instruments business. Enquiry no: 48

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Air motors feature patented vane-exchange system

patented vane-exchange system on the Basic Line air motor from Deprag reduces costly maintenance, thereby increasing valuable production time. This proven German technology is available locally from Dowson & Dobson Industrial, part of the Actum Group. The latest iteration of the Basic Line air motor was launched in December 2014. The range of air vane or pneumatic motors from Deprag provide an alternative for drive and control tasks in industrial applications. The Basic Line air motor, with a power range from 200 W to 1.2 kW, is a cost-effective option for uncomplicated production areas. Deprag also has a range of sealed, oil-free operable and non-corrosive Advanced Line air motors, with a

power range from 20 W to 1.2 kW, that offer high power output with the smallest possible installation area. The Power Line range offers high start torque with an unmatched low weight, with a power range of 1.6 to 18 kW. The Individual Line comprises efficient air motors that form part of a total customised solution. The Basic Line range features a particularly attractive price-to-performance ratio. “This is due to our patented vane exchange system. These vanes can be replaced in just a few movements. Another benefit of this rapid change-out is that it prevents lengthy downtime.” Says Dagmar Dübbelde, air motors product manager at Deprag in Germany. Vane exchange on the service-

friendly Basic Line air motors can be carried out directly on-site, without any need to disassemble the machine. Even untrained personnel can replace worn vanes quickly, as all that is required is to loosen the cylinder screws on the rear bearing cover and then to remove the rollers. Wear on the vanes is due to the actual operating principle of the air motors themselves. The rotor turns in the off-centre cylinder while the vanes, positioned in slots in the rotor, are pressed against the rotor wall by centrifugal force. The motor rotates as the expansion of compressed supply air changes pressure energy into kinetic energy. This produces friction between the vanes and the cylinder walls of the rotor, which in turn results in wear of the vanes themselves. Air motors are particularly suited to use in potentially explosive environments.

obold Instrumentation, represented in South Africa by Instrotech – a Comtest Group company, has on offer their M-series magnetic level switch comprising a float, which slides up and down with the liquid along a guide tube. This means that up to 4 reed contacts, moulded into the guide tube, are switched in a noncontact mode by a ring magnet encapsulated within the float. The hermetically sealed contacts are available as ‘normally closed’, ‘normally open’ or ‘changeover’ contacts. Thus, many simple tasks such as automatic signaling of empty/full tanks and automatic tank filling can be performed by a control relay. Magnetic level switches are manufactured to customers’ spec-

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cient and cost-effective advanced management system that helps to protect the assets of small and medium sized companies by tracing and accounting for every key or keyset within the organisation, delivering optimal peace of mind.” Traka21 uses ad-vanced RFID technology to manage a total of 21 keys or keysets which are indi-

ifications, in brass, stainless steel, PP, PVC, NBR and PVDF, ensuring measurement of most media. The maximum medium temperature is 150°C and the maximum pressure is up to 100bar. Guide tube lengths can vary from 40mm to 6000mm, and can be installed on top of a vessel top with a flange or thread connection. Where top-installation is not possible, Kobold’s alternative model MS switch, suitable for side mounting, is recommended and operates in exactly the same way as Kobold M. Enquiry no: 52

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euze Electronic has developed a data transmission photoelectric sensor that has a high optical transmission of 100 Mbit/s. Available from sole Southern African distributors Countapulse Controls, the device allows data transmission without cabling and without interference. Gerry Bryant, managing director of Countapulse Controls, says that the Leuze DDLS 500 optical data transceiver is able to instantaneously transmit all common Ethernet protocols up to distances of 120

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KF launched its latest magnetic bearing E300V2 control cabinet for use with a wide range of turbomachinery at this year’s Hannover Fair. The E300V2 is a modular system for improved reliability and maintenance and incorporates a number of important new features. These include remote monitoring and diagnostics, redundancy of key components, backup UPS and a high-resolution data acquisition system. The latter monitors operating conditions, such as rotation speed, vibration and temperature in real time, allowing engineers to visualise rotation orbits, with 3D waterfalls and graphs showing spectral analyses, time snapshots and other critical parameters. It has embedded tools,

qualified on sub-sea projects, for remote access that allows performing analysis and adjustment of operating parameters. Askar Gubaidullin, Business Development Manager for SKF Magnetic Mechatronics, explains, “SKF has worked closely for many years with the world’s leading manufacturers and operators of onshore, offshore and sub sea turbomachinery.” “The new E300V2 is the culmination of this knowledge and experience, offering the opportunity to minimise costs while improving reliability. Its optimised control system reduces commissioning time of the rotation equipment. Moreover, the new system provides plant operators with high degree of autonomy”.

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MC is ‘racking up’ success with its new thermo chiller. Designed to comply with standard mounting dimensions, the peltier type chiller HECR Series can be mounted within a 19 inch rack system. This system not only saves space but also saves installation and piping time. Aimed at the specialist medical, electronic, chemical and laser industries that require accurate temperature control, the HECR offers tem-

perature stability of ±0.01 to 0.03 °C. By optimising the machine’s performance, productivity and process quality is also increased. Thanks to its compressor-less structure there are no moving parts, reducing vibration and noise levels to as little as 49 dB. It can also control the number of fan rotations depending on the load, so the lighter the cooling load, the quieter the operation. It’s smaller in

These advantages are extended still further through the use of SKF S2M Magnetic Bearings. These can increase the operating range of turbo-machines, allowing rotation at higher-speeds with much greater operating flexibility. When used in integrated motor-compressors they eliminate the need for lubrication, thereby reducing the footprint and maintenance, and also eliminate gear boxes, seals and auxiliary cooling systems, to cut capital and operating costs. SKF S2M active magnetic bearings have more than 1,000 references in large turbo-machinery around the world, in centrifugal compressors, turbo-expanders, gas turbines and Enquiry no: 53 motors.

design than its pred e c e s sors, with an overall reduction in height of 55% and volume ratio of 36%. Further savings are achieved due to a simple three-step operation with selfdiagnosis and check display that includes 14 different alarms. It has an additional automatic temperature control function managed

BI-electric: low voltage is an established global supplier of world class products and solutions and continues to develop their extensive expertise through the application of the latest technologies and trends. In line with this, CBI-electric’s channel partnership campaign aims to empower and develop their distributors through training programmes that ensure that endusers not only receive a world class value added service, but are also protected through the correct use of products as required by their respective application. Only distributors that attend CBI training programmes are certified as an Authenticated Distributors. Charl Osborne CBI-electric Commercial Manager believes that, “It is imperative that distributors of CBI-electric products are properly trained to enable them to differentiate between product technologies, identify the dangers associated with incorrect product application and the cost savings achievable due to energy efficiency over the life cycle of a product”. Two levels of training are currently being presented to all CBI partners and upon completion of this training, their employees receive a CBI certificate and the organisation receives CBI Accreditation, which is displayed at their premises: • Training level 1 module is presented by CBI to all distributor sales staff. This training module comprises a number of sections that includes an introduction to the CBI Group and product range offering. It covers basic circuit breaker principles of operation and selection (application and energy efficiency) as well as the correct selection of product accessories (MCB and MCCB). An important aspect is a section covering the dangers of substandard products. • Training level 2 module is aimed at the technical staff at distributors. This training module is application based and consists of an introduction to the CBI Group and its product range offering. It covers advanced principles of circuit breaker operation and selection (application and energy efficiency) as well as the correct selection of product accessories (MCB and MCCB). The module covers cascading / discrimination and curve selection as well as the dangers of substandard products. This module is presented at CBI’s factory in Elandsfontein.

by an external temperature sensor. Fluid can be added without the need to remove the HECR from the rack and a drain pan removes the risk of fluid leaking onto other equipment placed in lower racks. Available in two sizes – HECR002 and HECR010 – this thermo chiller series is truly flexible with a cooling capacity of 200 W and 1 kW, heating capacity of 600 W and 2 kW and set temperature range of 10 to 60 °C. It’s efficient to operate, consuming as little as 400 W and being refrigeration free, it’s environmentally friendly too. Enquiry no: 54

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ert Energy - specialists in electric power generation (EPG) and electro-mechanical power transmission (EMPT) works closely with the marine and offshore sector, offering the supply of quality branded components and the support of a comprehensive repair and maintenance service. “An important part of our service to the shipping industry, is the highly technical installation and repair work undertaken out at sea by factory trained Vert engineers,” says Grant Robertson, managing director, Vert Energy. “A reliable power supply is a top priority in shipping. For this reason, Vert Energy has tailored its capability to assist vessel owners - not only with routine maintenance programmes, but also in emergency breakdown situations – with no inter-

ference to the daily activities of the vessel. “Vert Energy’s field services encompass reassembly, installation and commissioning, inspections and diagnostics, as well as on site maintenance and repair. “Recent projects include the rewinding of a 750 kVA exciter stator, in situ below deck, on board a vessel out at sea near Mozambique. There were no interruptions to the normal operation of the ship. Vert technicians have also installed and commissioned the retrofitment of new generators on board a vessel in Namibia. These units were tested under various loads and operating conditions out at sea.” Vert Energy has been appointed exclusive distributors in sub-Saharan Africa for the sales and

support of DEIF generator controls. DEIF power management systems encompass diesel, gas and hydro control technology for offshore vessels and on/offshore platforms, as well commercial, military and leisure vessels. Special vessel applications include dredgers, fishing vessels, heavy lift ships and pipe laying vessels. DEIF’s safe and reliable systems ensure optimum performance, high accuracy, minimal maintenance requirements and reduced downtime. The company’s ‘green technology’ focuses on energy efficiency, fuel optimisation and reduced emissions. DEIF products for marine and offshore applications include analogue instrumentation, single and multi-function function controller platforms and engineered solutions for the offshore oil and gas industry’s ships and rigs.

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Mobile emergency unit for chlorine gas for fire departments

n collaboration with international firefighting and environmental technology specialists, GEA has developed a mobile emergency unit for accidents involving chlorine. Intended to meet the robust requirements and harsh working environments of fire departments around the world, the emergency unit combines GEA’s proven, multiple-application jet scrubber technology with high transportability. And, designed on the basis of a roll-off

container for fire brigades according DIN (German Institute for Standardization) 14505 the scrubber can be loaded and unloaded in less than a minute. Fitted with quick-release hose coupling systems, the unit benefits from rapid, toolfree operation, which is critical in emergency situations. The first mobile chlorine gas emergency unit of its kind was delivered to the Dalian fire brigade in China in April 2015. Enquiry no: 56

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