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Local innovation at its best Inside Changing the face of logistics
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uch has been the growth of e-commerce in the past decade that whilst 20 years have passed since the launch of Amazon. com and eBay, warehouse technology is still adapting to cope with the large volumes of individualised merchandise and current systems are struggling to handle the variety and volumes of goods currently shipped by online retailers with delays frequently proving costly. This worldwide challenge has proved no hurdle to an innovative young team of South African students who have proved that thinking “out of the box” can change the landscape in an instant. This young team of four final year students are responsible for the conceptualisation of a world first innovation for the logistics industry and the concept is called Tetrastack. This system handles the placement, sorting and retrieval of packages within an automated storage system. According to Christopher Sephton, project leader, their concept is based on the old favourite game of Tetris, the tile-matching puzzle video game. Tetra is the Greek prefix for the num-
ber 4 and the purpose of the game is to manoeuvre a sequence of 4-block shapes so as to take up the least amount of space. It represents effi-
cient stacking in its simplest form. TetraStack mirrors this sorting action in that it continuously rearranges the crates within a racking matrix so as to consume the least amount of space, as low down in the matrix as possible. The TetraStack System’s principle component is a square shaped Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) capable of stacking 4 crates at a time. The AGV and racking matrix allow for concurrent placement, retrieval
Top 3 young KZN entrepreneurs The South African Breweries (SAB) East Coast Region recently revealed the region’s top 3 finalists from the
and defragmentation of packages, thereby ensuring that package placement and package readiness is continuously optimised, minimising the energy consumed in processing each package as well as the despatch fulfillment time. The system consists of three principle elements, namely a Crate, AGV and Racking. The crate is a specially designed box/crate in which any items or packages are placed in order for the AGV to manoeuvre them. The crates, which will be available in different sizes, are internally reconfigurable with removable separators. The AGV is an automated guided vehicle that places, retrieves and manoeuvres up to 4 crates at a time. The AGV is capable of defragmenting the system by passing crates to other AGVs in a gravity assisted process. The TetraStack AGV and racking matrix allow for concurrent placement, retrieval and defragmentation of packages, thereby ensuring that package placement and package continued on page two readiness is
regional leg of its youth entrepreneurship programme, SAB KickStart. Drawn from a pool of nine local finalists who have undergone a provisional programme of business development support during 2014, the three will represent the region in showcasing their entrepreneurial enterprises alongside other regional finalists in 2015. They will also undergo a further intensive programme of financing, mentorship and business development over a period of 12 months. Pictured at the event late last year with the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Michael Mabuyakhulu, and SAB East Coast Regional General Manager, Greg Uys, the finalists are (from left) Ranjan Sewgambar, Nomonde Ntinga and Rishane Rajkoomar. (Vernon Pillay was not present for the photo.) They will go forward to the national awards and compete against finalists from all over South Africa for the Enquiry no: 1 national award.
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Recognising excellence
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o encourage growth and celebrate excellence in the metals and engineering sector, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) has taken the initiative of introducing the annual SEIFSA Awards for Excellence. To foster a culture of excellence in these industry sectors, the awards offer different categories and SEIFSA invites manufacturers in metals and engineering operating in Southern Africa to submit their entries. The categories are: • The Most Innovative Company of the Year will be awarded to a company showing the highest level of innovation in research and development or production. • The Health and Safety Award of the Year will be offered to a company with the best legal compliance record in Health and Safety or the lowest Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate. • Entries are also called from companies whose Corporate Social Initiative programme bears a major impact on the lives of its beneficiaries. • Companies rated the highest in customer performance by the industry will receive the Customer Service Award of the Year. • Most Transformed Company of the Year award will go to a company that shows the highest transformation in the composition of its Board of Directors, Executive continued on page two
Motors, Drives & Transmissions - page 7 Occupational Health & Safety page 8
Disaster Management, Security & Fire Protection - page 9
Education, Training & Social Development page 10
Industrial Cleaning page 11 Company & Product News - page 12
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Landmark long-term supply agreement
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ir Products South Africa and Sasol Chemical Industries have signed a landmark agreement which will see Air Products purchase the Sasolburg A2100 air separation unit (ASU), and simultaneously commence with a new long-term supply agreement. The agreement brings the ownership of this facility ‘full circle’: it was originally designed and constructed by Air Products in 1997, and has to date been operated and maintained by Air Products for Sasol on a contract basis. Going forward, Air Products will continue to generate oxygen and nitrogen for the Sasolburg chemical complex. However, the company will be able to extract further value for both parties via the integration of the plant into its wider
supply chain. This will include the generation and sale of by-products such as liquid nitrogen From left, Bernard Klingenberg, Sasol Executive Vice President: Southern Africa Operations; Mike Hellyar, Managing Director and liquid argon, according of Air Products South Africa; and Louis Fourie, Senior Vice to Mike Hellyar, Managing President: Sasolburg Operations Director of Air Products South Africa. “Our purchase of the the plant creates synergies which will provide a A2100 from Sasol will have numerous benefits better balance of supply and demand of gasefor both parties, and for other key customers. ous product. These synergies will not only proThe A2100 is linked via pipeline to our flagship vide opportunities to improve energy efficiency, production facility at Vanderbijlpark - includ- but also create a solid platform for Air Products ing our new state-of-the-art ‘G-Plant’ - which to continue to ensure optimal customer service will also supply a significant portion of Sasol’s levels and long-term security of supply to the industrial gas requirements.” merchant industrial gas market,” says Hellyar. Enquiry no: 2 “Changing from contract operator to owner of
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Automated warehousing continuously optimised, minimising the energy consumed in processing each package as well as the despatch fulfilment time. When dealing with the complexity of returned and exchanged goods, the problems are compounded. Calculating the permutations of different source-destination requires algorithms that would keep even Google’s engineers awake at night. Whilst sorting and optimization algorithms are limited only by the clock speed of the super computers they run on, implementing this movement with actual parcels requires complex mechanisms and storage solutions. The very best algorithms are nothing without a physical means of implementing them. In designing the system, three fundamental principles were adhered to at all times, namely the need to move minimally as all package movement must minimise the nett energy used by the system, the need to move laterally as much as possible as vertical movement requires more energy. However, if a package must move vertically it is critical that only the package is lifted. In a simple lift, energy is expended lifting both the contents of the lift and the lift mechanism itself. It is true that this cannot be entirely avoided (packages cannot manoeuvre themselves) however, minimising the moveable mass is especially critical in the case of lifting. The system is currently entering its prototype. Early this year, a private company - TetraStack (Pty) Ltd will be formed with the long term objective of commercialising the system. According to Sephton, “The short term objective is to develop the system to a demonstrable level so as to market it to second tier investors. Projects of the scale of TetraStack require multiple iterations of investment and development before the return on investment warrants sale to a final development partner. In this instance, prospective investors include companies such as Kiva Systems, Vanderlande, Knapp and Swisslog. “
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Excellence recognised Management and Managerial Team. This award allows for companies employing fewer than 100 people, and companies employing more than 100. • This is the Decade of the Artisan, and an award will be made to the company that has trained the highest number of artisans. • The Environment Stewardship Award will be awarded to a company that has made the biggest and best strides towards conserving the environment, and in mitigating the impact of its operations on the environment. SEIFSA’s member companies and affiliated Associations will also be honoured at the Awards function taking place in March 2015. continued from page one
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Steel giant rebuilds blast furnace in two weeks A
n exceptional performance by DCD Venco prevented further delays on the Blast Furnace N5 Reline Project at steel giant ArcelorMittal’s Newcastle Works facility in KwaZulu-Natal, after a new 45-m-long, 82-ton furnace Downcomer was entirely remanufactured within 14 days to replace the damaged one. The highly efficient and low cost Newcastle Works operation is the country’s top supplier of profile products, and is rated among the lowest billet cash/cost producer’s in the world. During a scheduled installation project that formed part of the furnace reline in September 2014, the Downcomer was damaged. ArcelorMittal South Africa area project manager Bez Bezuidenhout stated that such a high-profile operation cannot afford any downtime, and DCD Venco was commissioned to urgently fabricate a new Downcomerat Blast
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he Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) has set the end of February as the deadline for all employer organisations, representative trade unions and non-members to submit their wage proposals for the 2015 wage negotiation process, Nick Faasen, General Secretary, says. Faasen will be embarking on a countrywide road show in January and February 2015 to address all stakeholders, and urges anyone with any queries to contact him direct at the BCCEI’s Bedfordview head office. The BCCEI was registered at the Department of Labour on 7 December 2012, with Faasen assuming his role of General Secretary on 1 June 2013. “A Bargaining Council is a creature of law. We are bound by the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Act 66 of 1995. This has several implications including that it is a statutory body and it is completely independent.” Faasen says his vision is for the BCCEI to “level the playing field in the industry” which means that terms and conditions of employment, minimum wages and social benefits will be the same for everyone in the industry.
Furnace 5 within the space of just 14 days. “A Downcomer is essentially a large pipe used for leading the hot gases from the top of a blast furnace downward to the Gas Cleaning plant. The existing one scheduled for installation had been damaged beyond repair. This could have caused an additional delay of 20 days, however, DCD Venco did an outstanding job in minimising downtime by completing this large job in just 14 days,” he says. DCD Venco is a specialist in the fabrication, manufacture and refurbishment of medium to heavy duty mechanical components. General manager Willem Mare reveals that the company worked around-the-clock to ensure that the urgent deadlines were successfully met. “Working closely with our sister companies based in Vereeniging and Boksburg, we were able to source all the relevant machinery,
capacity and skill sets in highly-competitive times, and I am exceptionally proud of the teams in achieving this outstanding end result. This is proof that DCD is able to pool resources in order to meet customer expectations,” he explains. Despite the urgent nature of the project, Bezuidenhout indicates that there was no ‘corner-cutting’ and that DCD Venco maintained the highest standards of quality excellence and professionalism. “The teams worked long hours and weekends to ensure that even the most minor manufacturing defects were avoided during such a time-sensitive production schedule.” Bezuidenhout points out that this valueadded service and commitment is appreciated not only at Newcastle Works, but across the ArcelorMittal Group.
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“DCD Venco forms an integral part of Newcastle’s industry, and has proven to be a trusted and reliable supplier to our local and national operations for more than 30 years. Bearing this in mind, I anticipate this long standing and mutually beneficial partnership to grow from strength-to-strength in the foreseeable future,” he concludes. Enquiry no: 5
February deadline for wage proposals in civil engineering industry
In terms of membership, CIDB 1 to 3 rated companies are exempt, but only if they do not sub contract to larger companies. “However, we encourage all companies to participate as we strive to be as inclusive as possible, including non-members.” A particular benefit of the BCCEI is that it offers an industry provident fund, funeral benefit for LDC employees and voluntary medical aid. The Council itself is funded via a mandated administration and dispute levy. “It is our ultimate aim to create a sector fund, in which all employers will deposit their funds.” Faasen explains that a Pre-Bargaining Conference between employer organisations and trade unions will be held at the end of January 2015. In addition, all parties must have submitted their wage proposals or demands
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to the Council by no later than the end of February. “Any proposals received after this date cannot be accommodated due to the strict protocols and timeframe involved in terms of our adherence to the LRA,” Faasen says. “Parties must also be cognisant of the fact that not all proposals submitted will necessarily fly, as a lot of things will fall off the table during this process,” he adds. The Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), where all parties will table their negotiating teams, will take place in March. Depending on the schedule agreed upon, Faasen will then arrange meetings between all the parties. “We are in the process of recruiting an experienced facilitator in this regard. I will oversee the negotiations process right up to the point where the final tabled agreement is submitted
to the Minister. I need to stress that I remain entirely impartial and do not become involved in the negotiations at all,” Faasen says. It is anticipated that the final agreement will be submitted to Labour Minister Mildred Nelisiwe Oliphant by June 2015. The Minister then has 60 days to consider, approve and promulgate the agreement, plus an additional 21 days for public opinion. Faasen is confident that the 2015 wage negotiation process will go off smoothly. “We have an unprecedented opportunity to showcase what a duly representative, fully functional and passionately dedicated Bargaining Council can do to effect massive change in its industry.” Enquiry no: 6
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n a paper recently presented to the industry and representatives of Eskom, Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) affiliate, the Power Line Association of South Africa, POLASA, laid out a plan for engagement between the Power Line Industry, Eskom
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and the Government to address the identified challenges of the industry in an effective and collaborative manner. “We need urgently to sit together to develop a robust, competent and sustainable industry capable of delivering on the transmission requirements of the country and the region while protecting skills and jobs,” says Gary Whalley (pictured) POLASA chairman. Whalley says that the transmission line industry in South Africa is at a critical point in its evolution in relation to the Eskom Transmission Build Programme (TBP). “The industry is in crisis having suffered significant job losses in the past few years and with up to 5 000 jobs shed in the last twelve months,” he says. He adds that the power line industry supports the Eskom TDP in the short and medium term, with the vision of becoming part of
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the transmission integration aspirations of the Southern African Power Pool and ultimately the NEPAD development goals for Africa. “In short we need to find a way of meeting the challenges of providing the necessary infrastructure for: a reliable transmission grid; increased transmission capacity; expansion of the grid in support of “electricity for all”; unlocking identified development areas; and regional integration as defined by Eskom in its Transmission Development Plan (TDP) within the context of the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Committee’s (PICC) defined goals contained in various Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPS),” says Whalley.
The local power line industry is comprised of eleven contractors currently undertaking construction projects (or recently completing projects), supplemented by three contractors not currently active on new build projects. The industry employed about 6 000 construction personnel and constructed 737 km of new lines in financial year ended 31st March 2013. “However,” says Whalley, “the completion of many of the mainstream Eskom jobs and the fact that in the current environment there is no new work coming on stream, the industry is on a ‘burning platform’”. He adds that the hampering of new work coming into the market and the failure to identify and properly address the consequent challenges has already produced well-nigh catastrophic results. Enquiry no: 7
Fibre network arrives in KZN
ate last year, DFA launched its Umhlanga Tachyon Node, in La Lucia. This hosting facility, will act as an aggregation point for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to provide businesses in the area with a cost-effective way to easily access high speed broadband connectivity via the DFA fibre optic network. According to Jacques van Loggerenberg, Executive: Network Architecture and Strategy at DFA, “Today businesses are moving significant volumes of data, either internally or externally to data centres. To improve efficiencies and drive productivity it is critical that these businesses have access to high speed broadband connectivity by bringing fibre to the business (FTTB). ” The Tachyon node provides several benefits for the ISP and end
user, the most notable being cost savings. Traditionally, accessing the last mile of fibre networks has been expensive as it was priced according to the distance of the fibre access point from the business premises. With the Tachyon Node service providers are able to install active equipment closer to the end user, thereby reducing fibre connectivity costs. These cost savings are then passed onto the end user. “With the Tachyon Node, ISPs reduce capital expenditure as they do not need to establish their own facilities to access the fibre network,” adds van Loggerenberg. “End user businesses benefit from using the DFA network as they can draw on services
from various ISPs which stimulates healthy competition in the market and ultimately drives down costs for the end user.” By bringing FTTB to KwaZulu Natal, businesses in the area will be able to access a range of services that would further reduce costs and improve efficiencies. Cloud computing and voice over IP are two solutions that are made a reality with high speed broadband connectivity. DFA pro-actively rolls out fibre links from the aggregation node to the end-user premises in dense business areas across the country. The company plans to set up 111 of these nodes across the country, from large metropolitan areas to rural areas such as Ermelo, Witbank and Empangeni. Enquiry no: 8
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014 was a milestone year for Durban-based electrode manufacturing company, NMT Electrodes, as the company celebrated 30 years in business. The export oriented business is riding a wave of success, after surviving turbulent times as a result of global economic pressure. Stephen van Loggerenberg, owner and CEO of NMT Electrodes is confident that 2015 will be a good year for his company. “We have achieved excellent results in 2014 and anticipate huge customer growth and prof-
itability during 2015.” NMT Electrodes’ products are used in a variety of electrochemical applications ranging from the production of chlorine gas, to soil remediation, to pipeline protection in the petrochemical industry. “After starting out with four employees in a small office, the family owned business now has a staff complement of 21 – and an annual turnover of R 25 million,” says van Loggerenberg. Last year, NMT Electrodes launched a range of new products, including a prototype for waste water treatment.
SHUKELA TRAINING CENTRE ACHIEVES 3 MILLION INJURY FREE HOURS
The Shukela Training Centre’s milestone of achieving 3 million injury free employee and learner hours over a seven year period is a significant achievement that sets it apart in similar training environments. The Centre, based at Mount Edgecombe near Durban, is a highly regarded training institution that provides quality engineering and agricultural training and delivers high quality skills development. The Shukela Training Centre, a subsidiary of the South African Sugar Association, is committed to a safety culture. The General Manager of the Centre, Tim Bamber, said he was proud of the entire team and the many learners for committing to the high safety standards set. The last disabling injury was in July 2006 and the Shukela Training Centre has maintained a DIFR (Disabling injury frequency rate) of zero from September 2007 until present thus achieving 3 million injury free hours at the end of September 2014. “In addition to providing a safe environment, safety is inculcated in the learning process and learners take lessons back to their places of work. A diverse team of specialist training instructors are backed by a management team, providing a well-balanced and high quality training experience for all learners,” said Mr Bamber. Taking into account that it is over a seven year period which means that there is greater risk due to a long time period, coupled with the fact there are average 12 00 learners per year across all thirteen engineering disciplines, highlights the achievement further. A lost-time injury is defined as an occurrence that resulted in a fatality, permanent disability or time lost from work of one day/shift or more. Asked what motivates him at the Centre, and Mr Bamber said that he was motivated by the fact that the Shukela Training Centre had a positive impact on the national skills shortage while empowering individuals with new-found ability. Pam Naidoo of MPower Consulting and Training has worked closely with Shukela Training Centre to implement a successful health and safety management system within the organisation.
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“The 3 million injury free man hours is the event preceded by an investment in time and effort by all staff in motivating, persuading and coaching learners and employees alike to embrace the safety initiatives which underpin the continual improvement process,” said Pam who also highlighted that the commitment to a strong health and safety culture starts from the top and cascades downwards and this has been a key value in the achievement of this milestone. Pam said that there was no “just meet the minimum requirements” culture, but “how can we do better” culture at the Shukela Training Centre. The sensitisation of all stakeholders to the compliance to legislation was undertaken with training, awareness and regular communication sessions. The talk was health and safety at every opportunity and at the top of the agenda at meetings. The organisation believed that just complying with legal requirements was not enough. There was a stronger sense of moral and social responsibility that drove the process. The Shukela Training Centre trains artisans working with potentially dangerous machines and equipment. Real live situations were created with working machines and equipment in daily use by new learners. The passion of the training staff was evident in all interactions, whether inspecting, auditing or conducting risk assessments. “MPower Consulting and Training is proud to share this moment with the Shukela Training Centre as an organisation that believes in true health and safety commitment as a core value.” The Centre has on-site accommodation and board for learners, making this one of the most unique training centres in KZN. Shukela Training Centre was established in 1974 and has a proud history that is further enhanced by the recent achievement.
The Shukela Training Centre is accredited by the AgriSETA (PAET 5135) and holds programme approval with numerous outer SETAs including the MERSETA, CHIETA EWSETA and CITA.
NMT Electrodes has an extensive customer base which includes local industry heavyweights such as Mondi, Sasol and Sappi. Up to 95% of its products are exported to South America, the UK, Canada, Germany, France, the Benelux region and parts of the Middle East, as well as Japan. “NMT is a unique and innovative business that has grown beyond expectations.” says Ravi Govender, Head of Small Enterprises at Standard Bank. Enquiry no: 9
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Company profile: value logistics
State of the art handling facility in Cato Ridge
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riving along the M3 between Durban and Pietermaritzburg one cannot fail to notice the cutting edge Value Logistics warehousing and transport facility in Cato Ridge.
can be used for dock height loading. In addition, the north side of the facility offers on-grade access which can be used for side loading of curtain side and flat deck trucks. This area is covered by a large canopy for loading in inclement weather.
The facility, which has been undertaken in three phases, was completed at the end of December and has already “markedly improved travelling time for Value clients between Johannesburg and Cato Ridge, and therefore the entire KZN province” according to Gerald Williams, General Manager at the Facility.
A system of generators ensures that work can continue even in the case of a power failure in the area.
Comprising a cross dock, high bulk warehousing, truck workshop and inspection bays, run through wash bays and facilities for long distance vehicles, the facility has easy access to the N3 via both the Cato Ridge and Hammersdale offramps. The available land covers an area of 700 000m² which provides for future expansion. In terms of design parameters, the facility consists of a standard warehouse facility for the distribution and storage of general goods. This warehouse has an apex height of 20m, which is the maximum economical width without installing internal gutters. At its lowest point the roof measures only 13.5 meters clear which allows for racking. In order to accommodate this racking, special flooring has been installed. This high volume warehouse facility is equipped with 90 dock levellers and 8 on-grade access/loading positions. Dock leveller access has been installed along each of the east and west sides of the facility and allows a 1.35 meter level difference between the warehouse and the yard which
The warehouse operates on a through-flow principle which can be used for cross dock or warehousing of products. Also situated on site is a workshop and inspection facility which is fully equipped with brake testing equipment. The site also offers hardstands for the operation of a large fleet of vehicles of all sizes as well as adequate offices and facilities for staff. Wide clearance areas which average 60 meters in width run along each side of the warehouse to allow for easy truck access.
Design This facility was designed with an eye to easy maintenance and the yard is constructed from concrete hardstand for maximum durability. Ease of movement around the facility is ensured by a 9 meter wide internal access ring road. Service buildings include a bi-directional refuelling facility with two re-fuelling points and a tyre pressure check point, a control/despatch building with views over the entrance and the western-half of site and a workshop building with two inspection bays and a wash bay.
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The main office building, built to significantly higher specification than typical warehouse offices, has been constructed at the southern end of the warehouse to minimize impact on warehouse access while providing a prominent aspect along the highway. The design within the office building features full height flush glazing, a triple volume entrance atrium, a large indoor/ outdoor koi pond and a large sunscreen. In keeping with the world-wide trend towards green intitatives, the landscaping of the site retains the integrity of the surrounding area, with the use of indigenous and protected plant species many of which were collected pre construction and replanted once the site was complete. The warehouse itself has also not escaped this “green” commitment, and features extensive roof monitor lights – covering approximately 40% of the floor area - that use natural sun light and does not require electrical lighting during the day. In addition, high energy saving lighting has been used throughout the facility. The office facade also features extensive sunscreen which cuts down on the cost of heating and air conditioning for the building and 95% of all water used in the wash bays is recycled on site. All logistics operations are contained in-house with no outsourcing to third parties, which gives Value Logistics complete control and the customer the comfort of knowing their products are in good hands.
0860 1000 46 Harrison Road, Cato Ridge, Durban 3680 With Value Logistics has the infrastructure to offer complete end-to-end supply chain solutions under one roof, as one business. From getting your shipment here or there safely through clearing and forwarding to storing and handling it via its warehousing and materials handling solutions to ultimately getting it to its final end point be that via road freight, truck rental, linehaul, outsourced distribution, shared logistics, express deliveries or any combination of the above. It offers every possible alternative. With 305 000m² of warehousing, 4800 vehicles and 26 depots nationwide, Value Logistics nurtures your supply chain; every product, every kilometre, every step of the way.
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International launch of Sibaya mega property T ongaat Hulett has embarked on a new chapter in its land conversion activities with the appointment of Savills (UK) in association with 5th Avenue and the Pam Golding Properties Group to launch Sibaya Nodes 1 and 5 real estate opportunities to an international market. While a total of five nodes make up the first phases of the mixeduse Sibaya development, nodes 1 and 5 are being prepared for marketing within the next few months. Node One consists of 50 developable hectares and is located east of the M4 and Sibaya Casino. Node Five comprises 76 devel-
opable hectares and is situated immediately north of Node One and bordered by the M4, the M37 to the north and the coastal town of Umdloti to the east. The appointment of international real estate services provider, Savills, to market the two properties highlights the potential that this unique landholding offers. With global headquarters in London, LSE-listed Savills, together with 5th Avenue and Pam Golding, offers a leading, global platform for the launch of this unique property. In the fast-growing and wellestablished northern development corridor of Durban, boasting 180°
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“The Sibaya site provides an opportunity to deliver a new destination for Durban to attract international investors, hotel operators and businesses. Savills are delighted and privileged to be partnering with Tongaat Hulett in helping shape the future of the region and attract global investors,” he said. “Found in the rapidly-expanding North Coast, a mere 8km north of Umhlanga and 25km from the Durban city centre, these properties are expected to attract significant investment into the region,” states Zamo Gwala of Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal, “and TIKZN would be
available to provide assistance and resources to any new entrants to the market.” Mike Deighton concludes, “The Sibaya precinct presents a powerful proposition for a catalytic impact on the region. Situated within an emerging Aerotropolis, there is an appreciation of the vast socio-economic needs within this broader region and Tongaat Hulett believes that new international investment into Sibaya will provide a substantial boost to the development necessary to address these challenges, enhancing the region’s global presence and branding.” Enquiry no: 10
Private sector thinks ‘out of the box’ on South Africa’s woes
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he private sector should collaborate with government to solve South Africa’s problems and brainstorm workable solutions that lend themselves to publicprivate partnerships. A more proactive approach, innovative thinking and the willingness to work together could achieve far more than the general tendency to point fingers and complain. This was one of the main points made at the first “Brain Trust” on Infrastructure Development held late last year. The aim of the event, hosted by DuPont, was to provide a private sector platform that seeks to generate discussion on new approaches to the socio-economic dilemmas of South Africa and the rest of the continent. “Government keeps asking how
the private sector can contribute and we always say government must make the environment conducive. Let’s see how we can meet government halfway,” said Macfarlane Moleli, facilitator of the discussion. This first Brain Trust was a collaborative effort involving four A network of agents throughout South private sector players - global Africa ensures excellent technical and science company DuPont, law installation support, and quick firm Hogan Lovells, investment company Shanduka Group, and delivery times. REDISA (Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South JOHANNESBURG: 011 452-8723 Africa). CAPE TOWN: 021 551-5076 The “Brain Trust” discussing solutions to “Issues could be solved if we KWAZULU-NATAL: 0 8 6 1 0 3 3 3 0 3 socio-economic dilemmas think innovatively and collaboPORT ELIZABETH: 041 487-2525 rate, because no company or www.apexstrip.co.za organisation can solve Africa’s Ntombela, referring not only to collaboration challenges alone,” said DuPont between the private sector and government, P&IP Business Leader, Richard but also between business in South Africa and in other African countries. “ Stacey Davidson of REDISA said one area where South Africa had been highly successful in public-private collaboration was the tyre recycling industry. “This is an example of real out-of-the-box thinking. Instead of focusing on the linear economy where products are sold, distributed and thrown away, we should perhaps start focusing on stimulating the circular economy, where waste is turned into worth and not thrown away.” Julian Nixon of Shanduka Group said another successful example of public-private partnership in South Africa was the ongoing renewable energy programme, REEP. “We have seen government take the lead and it is a well-run programme. Through this publicprivate partnership, an international company has set up a wind tower factory in Cape Town and is making technology that previously was imported. Now we need to take our best practices further and show that when we engage with each other and with international companies, we address issues.” Commenting on the relationship between business in South Africa and the rest of Africa, Rajen Ranchhoojee, head of the Africa Desk at Hogan Lovells, said South Africa was at a crossroad in a sense. “South Africa needs to decide whether we want to be a springboard into Africa or an innovator. Do we want to be a country that grows through the benefit of foreign direct investment or do we as the most developed country in Africa want to capitalise Making things right. Answers for the future of manufacturing. on Africa by sharing and investing? South Africa is not nearly active enough in engaging the rest of Africa. It is only in the last five years that South African firms have really taken an interest.” To ensure long-term success in the automotive market, production independently and to optimize production steps. The goal is to simplify All four panel members agreed that it was has to react flexibly to its changing needs. Nowadays it is about the manufacturing of different car models. The benefits include greater essential to fill the vacuum between governmore than just the mere manufacturing process – product design, flexibility, ncreased efficiency, and improved global competitiveness. ment and the private sector by discussing and production planning, and service performance are also key factors. The answers for the future of manufacturing exist. And now is the time collaborating on solutions that have already Volkswagen has already collaborated with Siemens to make production to make things right. Because the world of tomorrow needs answers been shown to work and could be extended to more intelligent. In the future, machines will learn to communicate that last today. other areas of the economy or the continent.
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sea views, a backdrop to extensive natural coastal forests and within easy reach of the King Shaka International Airport, the development possibilities for these two Sibaya nodes include major new resorts in conjunction with lifestyle residential accommodation, upmarket offices and developments suited to the leisure and hospitality industry. Hotels, conference and entertainment facilities, retail and recreation facilities would complete the picture. “Tongaat Hulett envisages Sibaya as a unique play-live-work lifestyle that is based on bringing together the best of both urban and natural environments. These opportunities lend themselves to organisations possessing global expertise and bold vision to maximise their enormous potential,” notes Mike Deighton, Tongaat Hulett’s executive responsible for property development. “Durban has seen tremendous expansion in recent years, with the construction of the new international airport and Dube Trade Port being real statements of intent from the Government and Local Authority to attract international investment to the region.” commented Daniel von Barloewen, head of Savills International Development Consultancy
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PM boasts an installation footprint that spans across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East. SPM plant engineer, Manfred Habeck, indicates that there has been consistent growth in demand for the company’s range of moulded fibre machinery – a trend he attributes to superior quality and support. “Competition from low-cost machine suppliers in Asia has increased significantly, which has made competitiveness more challenging. SPM prides itself on the fact that it places quality and excellence ahead of pricing. Another major contributing factor to this continued success is the range of drive solutions supplied by SEW-Eurodrive,” he states. SPM has been specialising in the design and manufacture of conventional moulders, special moulders, thermo forming moulders and end-of-line equipment for more than 26 years. Throughout this period, the company has relied on SEW-Eurodrive’s standard AC geared motors fitted with external encoders to drive its machines. “Our more modern machines utilise SEWEurodrive’s servo motor driven gearboxes to
enhance machine capabilities and increase set-up flexibility. Introducing new technology is always risky. With SEW-Eurodrive’s assistance, however, SPM has developed accurate synchronised motion that can be adjusted onthe-fly without the need to stop the machines during production,” Habeck declares. Additional SEW-Eurodrive products utilised by SPM include; Movitrac drives, Movidrives, MoviPLCs, brake resistors, and drive setup and monitoring software. Habeck adds that SEW-Eurodrive’s unrivalled product quality is supported by world-class after-sales and technical support. “We are dependent on timeous delivery and overall performance, and SEW-Eurodrive representatives are quick to respond during breakdowns or modifications, and always display commitment to speedily resolving any issues, anywhere in the world. Additional value-added services include; assistance with component selection and accurate online 3D CAD models of geared motors,” he continues. Enquiry no: 12
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he replacement of original sensing, measuring and monitoring devices represents a perfect opportunity to assess a specific application and the suitability of the equipment. “A more fit for purpose solution, based on the incorporation of new technology, could be considered at this stage,” Gerry Bryant, MD of Countapulse Controls, says. “It is entirely possible that selection of original units occurred with one particular machine, rather than the entire process, in mind. When replacing these units, it is then possible to achieve a more holistic overview of the process. In so doing, the supplier will be able to provide a far more cost efficient and plant related solution. This is becoming ever more critical as process plants and manufacturing operations are facing increasing pressure to cut costs,” Bryant comments. Business methodologies have had to
adapt as sensing and measuring technology itself has developed. In keeping with this transformation, Countapulse Controls has evolved from being a supplier of technologically superior sensing and monitoring devices to a solutions provider offering advanced technology packages that incorporate high level support. This is underpinned by assistance in both the selection of application appropriate and cost effective solutions, as with the installation of total systems. “When one considers a customer’s application, it is best to look beyond a single problem area. A more structured approach is needed in order to obtain a general overview of the customer’s specific requirements. By considering the overall operation of the plant, one will be able to find a solution that will encompass any unforeseen needs within the Enquiry no: 13 process,” Bryant says.
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apidly changing consumer demands require machine and equipment builders to reduce development and installation time while increasing machine flexibility. The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5500 servo drive with integrated safety can help machine builders satisfy those requirements by taking advantage of a single EtherNet/IP network, as well as a common design environment with Rockwell Software Studio 5000 Logix Designer software. The Kinetix 5500 servo drive with integrated safety builds on the foundation of the recently released Kinetix 5500 servo drive. With the same high-speed coordination to meet demanding motion requirements, the drive uses the EtherNet/IP network for streamlined machine safety functions. End users
gain the benefit of improved personnel safety and increased machine uptime in the manufacturing facility. “Production requirements are constantly changing for end users in the packaging, converting and material-handling industries, meaning their safety requirements may change as well,” said Christo Buys, Business Manager Control Systems, Rockwell Automation. “Putting safety on the network eases the configuration of and updates to safety functions. This allows machine builders to be very flexible with their design and differentiate themselves in these industries, providing customers the means to more easily react to Enquiry no: 14 market changes.”
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etric Automotive Engineering has announced the availability of connecting rod bearings for Caterpillar 3500 series engines from IPD. “This is part of IPD’s concerted drive to introduce new products that help cut costs for owners of Caterpillar equipment without jeopardising engine performance or life,” operations director Andrew Yorke says. Metric Automotive Engineering represents IPD in the local market, a leading aftermarket provider of engine components for heavy-duty diesel and natural gas powered engines based in the United States. “The quality of the latest products is in line with the high standards that IPD adheres to, in addition to being competitively priced,” Yorke says. He adds that IPD has been synonymous with quality, innovation and service since 1955. Its Caterpillar replacement parts are manufactured in a Lloyds accredited ISO
9001:2000 quality controlled environment. IPD has been producing high quality products for 3500 series engines since the early 1990s. Its complete range in this regard includes gallery-cooled pistons for diesel and natural gas applications, induction hardened cylinder liners, heavy duty copper alloy engine bearings and quality valve train components. This makes IPD a market leader in providing the most complete range of aftermarket products available for these popular engines. In addition IPD carries a variety of miscellaneous internal bushings for rocker arms, accessory drive and oil pump bushings. Enquiry no: 14
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pex General Purpose Strip Curtains from Apex Strip Curtains & Doors boast a number of industry firsts to increase their durability, flexibility of application and the ability to prevent the ingress of unwanted elements. The patented Balledge design provides an effective thermal seal that also parts easily under pressure to allow people and goods to move through unhindered. The Balledge design is a reinforced edge on the border of each strip that not only prevents snagging or scratching of goods or people but also provides extended strip life irrespective of the application. Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains are commonly attached to an overhead hanging rail and provide a cost effective and highly efficient means of separating atmospherically critical areas from temperature extremes and environmental pollutants. In addition to their obvious use at entrance and exit points, the industrial PVC strip curtains are also becoming increasingly popular as a means of temporarily partitioning areas within large facilities. The use of flexible PVC strips in industrial applications was pio-
neered by Apex more than 30 years ago. However, this unassuming product still remains a popular solution for doorways. “An important characteristic of our specially formulated PVC material is that the Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains do not become brittle with use, which means that they easily outlast inferior products,” Dessing says. “An important corollary of this is that Apex uses stringent quality control in its manufacturing processes. This quality control system guarantees that all specifications and tolerances are met during production. Attention to detail forms the basis of all our manufacturing.” In addition to controlling the influx of cold or hot exterior air, Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains also reduce the dust levels as well as prevent the ingress of birds, rodents and insects. Strip curtains are able to prevent the passage of unwanted contaminants in industries where hygiene and cleanliness are critical, while still permitting the unhindered and safe passage of people and forklift trucks. Additional benefits include the reduction of noise levels from both inside and outside the facility in question. Enquiry no: 16
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urrently, the application of health and safety practices in the workplace is perceived to be a knowledgebased issue only, whereas to a much larger extent it is behaviour based. As a result employers usually place a lower priority on health and safety and its application in the workplace and do not make it part of their business management strategy. Another reason why health and safety remains an issue is that adequate resources in terms of expertise and finances are not allocated to its application, according to Wayne Oliver, WSP Environmental Health and Safety manager. In some businesses, management enforces or implements health and safety practices in order to be legally compliant. As a result health and
safety is seen as a tedious ‘add-on’ component of the business and not integrated into core-business strategy. The intention of the legislator of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (no.85 of 1993) is basically to provide for the health and safety of persons at work, but companies lose focus of the caring element and concentrate on enforcing the rules and regulations of the act. In spite of any new legislation, the major challenge still facing business management is the practical applica-
tion of health and safety in the work place. As indicated above, this could largely be attributed to the lack of integration of health and safety into business management systems and not forming part of the business culture and, that therefore, inadequate resources in terms of finances and manpower are allocated. The fact is, although business management as a whole have adopted a greater understanding of health and safety, the challenges remain the same. To ensure that safe work systems are properly adapted and enforced in all aspects of a company, management needs to take increased accountability for the application of the Occupational Health and Safety act and relevant regulations. Enquiry no: 17
Detecting small and large objects
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he new RK 46C.DXL VarOS retro reflective sensor from Leuze distributed locally by Countapulse Controls, features a wide light band to reliably detect both small and large objects, even with gaps. “A handy ‘teach me’ function allows the sensor to be adapted easily between two object sizes greater than 8 mm at the touch of a button,” says Gerry Bryant, Managing Director, Countapulse Controls. These Leuze sensors are ideal for when the objects to be detected or the associated environmental conditions deviate from the norm. The objects can be round, angular or both, with glossy surfaces, have transparent shrink wrapped film or even be totally black, with gaps or with
high ambient light levels. “Depending on the application, Leuze can bring a range of technologies to bear to ensure reliable detection of such objects,” Bryant says. The new Leuze RK 46C.DXL VarOS retro reflective sensor is particularly effective in this regard as it responds t o objects with the entire width of its light band, which gives it the capability to be able to handle interruptions. The wide light band allows for detection over a 45 mm to 60 mm wide area. The sensitivity and/or resolution of the sensor can be adjusted easily by
means of a button located on the rear housing. “The use of this sensor does away with the need for expensive light barriers or multiple individual sensors,” Bryant says. The new Leuze sensor offers a homogenous light band; teachable, preset sensitivity levels; calibration to transparent, perforated or small objects; precise alignment due to the special shape and form of the light band; maximum system availability due to automatic readjustment of the performance reserve; reliable detection even with depolarising media such as foil packaging and light/dark switching by means of the ‘teach’ button. Enquiry no: 18
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ndrew Mentis offers the advantage of an open-ended system on its RS40 Rectagrid floor grating panels. This eliminates the banding of panels and because no welding is required, corrosion is minimised. “Accurate pitching provides aesthetically pleasing pattern matching and an unjointed appearance when one joins open-ended panels. In addition, the Rectagrid OES simplifies design and erection, and reduces cost to customer,” says Elaine van Rooyen, marketing manager at Andrew Mentis. Rectagrid is formed by the unique Mentis process of compressive locking of bearer bars and transversals. This process ensures permanent locking and accurate bearer bar pitch-
ing, resulting in the industry’s safest grating. Manufactured in compliance with the international ISO 9001 quality management system, Rectagrid grating has a maximum width of 1 440 mm
and a maximum length of 4 760 mm. All transverse bars on the Rectagrid OES are 7.5 mm in diameter and the RS40 Rectagrid panels finish on half pitches in both directions, with an allowance for a 4 mm clearance between the panels. “Saddle clamps will automatically hold panels at fullpitching spacing and calculations can therefore be based on full-pitches in both directions, without needing to make allowances for clearance between the panels,” van Rooyen explains. Standard OES panels are considerably more cost effective than banded panels and provide added cost and time savings to those customers who commonly cut and fit standard panels Enquiry no: 19 on site.
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT, SECURITY & FIRE PROTECTION Preventing catastrophic plant damage
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skom employees and onsite contractors working at height are provided with the peace-of-mind that they are safe in the event of an emergency, thanks to permanent onsite rescue teams stationed at Medupi and Kusile power stations. Rope access specialist Skyriders has been supplying rescue teams of accredited rope access technicians to Medupi power station since August 2011, and to Kusile power station since June 2012. Skyriders Marketing Manager Mike Zinn notes that the crews are responsible for numerous rescue tasks in any application that is over 2 m above ground. “Each site has hundreds of workers operating high above ground on tall structures such as silos, smoke stacks and boilers – which they gain access to via numerous means, including; cranes, cherry pickers, lifts and scaffolding. As a result, there is always the inherent risk of a fall or entrapment, or mechanical breakdown, and the highly-skilled and experienced Skyriders teams of rope access technicians are on call to rescue workers in the quickest, safest and least distressing manner possible,” he explains. Zinn reveals that Level 3 is the highest level of rope access training and all rope access supervisors are required to be Level 3 qualified. This enables them to supervise rope access teams, and to perform advanced manoeuvres and rescues onsite. “Obtaining Level 3 certification is a rigorous process that requires a minimum of 1 000 working hours to be logged as a Level 2before qualifying for training. This ensures that, in the event of an at-height emergency, the safety of all onsite workers is in more than capable hands.” Given the company’s success in the power sector, Zinn adds that Skyriders’ rescue services are becoming increasingly popular in Enquiry no: 20 construction too.
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launched its latest generation safety device – the Intelligent Collision Avoidance System (ICAS) – which provides situational awareness for operators, to ensure optimum safety on site. This surface collision avoidance safety system also enhances productivity and operational continuity and reduces operating costs through the elimination or reduction of damage to assets. “ICAS is a critical safety system, which encompasses the latest industrial technology, to provide reliable real time, 360° situation awareness for vehicle operators working in potentially dangerous and congested site applications, from coal pits to the ports,” says Johann Smit, chief sales officer, Becker Mining South Africa. “Blind spots, poor visibility and driver distraction are common causes for unwanted vehicle interactions on mine sites, processing plants, rail and road networks and ports. “By creating awareness and eliminating blind spots, these hazards are reduced, which means fewer collisions and a lower risk of injury. Operators have improved reaction time to make decisions that will avoid near misses and collisions.” “This robust IP 67 marine grade device, which consists of three components – the display unit, GPS antenna and radio antenna –ensures equipped vehicles and fixed infrastructure are always visible and identifiable to operators, even in harsh, dusty environments.” Enquiry no: 21
ritical equipment located in confined spaces or ‘micro-environments’ require the highest standards of effective fire suppressant solutions in order to avoid catastrophic damage to a plant. I-CAT is a leading environmental solutions company that specialises in the development of products and services that ensure environmental compliance for its industrial clients. The company is also an authorised distributor of internationally-recognised Firetrace automatic fire suppression systems. Firetrace is a low-maintenance, cost-effective, self-activating suppression system that reliably contains fires within seconds in microenvironments – where the hazard is contained within a critical enclosures, such as equipment, machines, vehicles or storage compartments. I-CAT Firetrace divisional manager Andro Gibhard notes that Firetrace systems can be installed in virtually any enclosed space where high-value assets are located or where an
increased risk of fire could be mitigated by an automatic fire suppression system. “Firetrace systems act as automatic fire extinguishers and are completely self-contained, require no electrical power, and are easy to install and maintain. They are compatible with most commercially available fire-suppressing clean agents, foams, and dry chemicals and are the only systems of their type to carry approvals from over 20 international certification bodies,” he explains. According to Gibhard, the effectiveness of a genuine Firetrace system comes from the proprietary polymer tubing that ruptures when exposed to heat over 100ºC. “This specialised tubing combines leak resistance, flexibility, durability and precise temperature sensitivity, allowing it to react quickly when the heat from a fire is present. The detection tubing
connects to one of the custom engineered valves and a Firetrace cylinder that contains the best fire suppression agent for a particular hazard.” Due to its unique fire suppressant characteristics, Firetrace systems are ideally-suited to a wide range of applications that include; electrical, mining, manufacturing, forestry, agricultural, ports, filing rooms, archive rooms, banking, automotive, and oil and gas platforms. UK-based Firetrace boasts more than 150 000 fire suppression system installations worldwide. On a local level, I-CAT has installed a number of Firetrace systems across South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique, particularly for clients operating within the electrical, mining Enquiry no: 22 and ports sectors.
Staying safe
considered a necessity, rather than a luxury.” Legrand video entry control units with multiple functions, including clear images and good sound quality – significantly improve the security of any environment. This new range encompasses basic audio and video kits for homes, the 2 Wire system for small buildings and the Legrand D45 system - with integrated security functions - for larger projects, buildings and complexes. Basic two wire hands-free kits, which are designed for easy fitting, include all components required for the installation – a slimline entrance panel, which adds a stylish touch to any entrance area - and internal units, with
plug-in power connectors. Amongst other feature Legrand’s DA45 high performance system is suitable for installation in residential complexes with a large number of apartments or homes. The use of UTP cables and RJ45 connections for all devices ensures quick and easy installation for the requirements of backbone and riser devices and various system networks. Functions of this system include an anti-tamper function and emergency pushbutton on indoor handsets, an intercom between all apartments of the riser and the possibility to connect an additional camera to the switchboard, which also has alarm management and recording and storage functions.
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egrand’s new video door entry control systems are effective security devices, designed to enhance safety and provide peace of mind in almost any built environment – whether it is a factory, an individual house, apartment, shop, medical suite, office block, hotel or housing estate. “As crime increases, well designed security systems for controlled access are becoming more important,” states Johann Bosch, Legrand’s national sales manager. “Identifying people at the door and being able to speak to them before allowing them admission to building is now an affordable facility that should be
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essels that operate at high temperature to separate oil/ water from gas as it enters the process stream are constantly subjected to a wide variety of aggressive conditions which can lead to severe internal corrosion. At the root of the problem lie the internal vessel coatings, many of which are solvent based and experience an increase in solvent volume that leads to blistering at higher temperatures. There is also the possibility of an exchange process between the retained solvent and the process fluid, causing swelling and failure. Other types of
coatings with low cross-link densities are susceptible to a high degree of permeation of both water and gases. This leads to corrosion, especially as the polymer approaches its softening point. Even conventional epoxy resins, which typically display good resistance to permeation at ambient temperatures, can only offer limited protection at elevated temperatures. To solve the problems of high temperature immersion, coatings company Belzona (represented in South Africa by AESSEAL) has developed a range of organic epoxy vessel
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linings that provide long term corrosion protection at elevated temperatures and pressures. A binary cure system allows the rapid development of post cure immersion resistance while in service. The resulting system displays a very high glass transition temperature, which means it is more highly cross-linked at elevated operating temperatures than conventional systems. Belzona has combined this high cross-link density polymer matrix with reinforcing fillers to give barrier protection and dramatically reduce the tendency for water and gas permeation, delivering immersion resistance at higher water temperatures. Enquiry no: 24
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Empowering the community in Cornubia Business Hub
ongaat Hulett’s 12-hectare, 85,000m² Cornubia Business Hub, which was launched in late August 2014, has sold out. The sale, which was concluded during September, sold five subdivisions to two purchasers, with 68 000m² going to a local blackowned company. Michael Deighton, Tongaat Hulett’s property executive said that this was the company’s first major empowerment deal in a key area in Umhlanga. “We are confident that it is the first of many such empowerment deals,” he said, emphasizing that there were several opportunities in the future roll-out of Cornubia to further reinforce the organisation’s intention to make space for black developers in this key growth and investment corridor north of eThekwini.
“We believe that this represents up to a R3 billion investment opportunity for these entities who could construct suitable facilities for a range of end users,” Deighton explained. Speaking on behalf of the BEE consortium, the principal shareholder, Paulos Ngcobo, commented, “We look forward to partnering with Tongaat Hulett to maximise the potential of this prime location. As a catalyst for economic development, Cornubia has the potential to create employment and improve the lives of thousands of people.” The bulk earthworks contract for the site has already commenced and is expected to be completed in mid-2015. Construction of internal services such as roads, telecommunications, water, sewerage and electricity will
follow. Construction of top structures will commence shortly with trading likely to begin in 2017. Deighton believes that the value of the investment will be fully unlocked by 2017/8 after the opening of the Cornubia Shopping Centre, which is already under construction by Investec, and the completion of major infrastructure upgrades that include the Flanders Drive interchange on the M41. The site forms part of the greater Cornubia development, a multi-billion rand collaboration between the eThekwini Municipality and Tongaat Hulett. The first of its kind in KwaZuluNatal, Cornubia is a fully integrated human settlement. When the residential element of Cornubia is complete, there will be 24 000
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order to be a success, SCNext will rely heavily on experienced supply chain professionals and SAPICS members, whom we call upon to give of their time to mentor supply chain students and young professionals.” Based at SAPICS head office, SCNext will establish student societies at campuses across the country, organising both formal and SCNext and SAPICS representatives at the signing informal gatherings where SAPICS ceremony during the recent APICS Conference mentors will address students on a variety of topics, from finding a job to CNext, the fastest growing young profes- guiding them in their career path. sional supply chain community in the “Members will also be exposed to what’s world is partnering with SAPICS, the happening internationally as SCNext chapters country’s leading community of supply chain in other countries host various events aimed at and operations management professionals, to young professionals,” she says. see the local chapter of the body launched in One such event will be the SAPICS SCNext South Africa. Created by and for young pro- student conference, to be held in March 2015 fessionals, SCNext will help recruit and equip in Johannesburg, with smaller gatherings in students for the working world. Durban and Cape Town. The conference will “It’s all about bridging the gap between create an opportunity for raising awareness what students learn in theory and the reality about the career paths available in supply of the world of work, helping them to make chain and operations management as coma smooth transition,” says SCNext South pany representatives meet face-to-face with Enquiry no: 26 Africa’s President, Ayanda Khumalo. “But, in students.
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he Zest WEG Group has a dedicated training centre in River Horse Valley Business Estate in Durban North where it conducts free training for all its customers on its entire product range. “This is a substantial investment on the part of the Zest WEG Group as a whole, reflecting the importance it places on disseminating the latest developments and innovations to its varied customer base,” Taylor Milan, Branch Manager – Durban KZN, says. “We do not use the training as leverage to sell our products or technologies. We rather take the opportunity after the training has been concluded to interact with our customers. The training period is not a sales pitch; it is strictly about adding value. We are very sensitive to that,” Louis Meiring, CEO of the Zest WEG Group, comments. The Zest WEG Group also provides bursaries for promising BSc graduates and learnership opportunities for engineering technicians and apprentices. Meiring comments that it has been exciting to witness all these training initiatives bear fruit. “It does not come without its challenges, but it is especially gratifying to identify certain people and skills you wish to retain in the business.” Milan adds that the Training Centre “is a real differentiator for us in terms of the rest of the industry, which is cutting back on training and development in order to save on costs.
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ith increasing uptake of compressed natural gas (CNG) continuing among both consumers and corporates, the sector looks poised to unlock significant job creation opportunities in the near future according to Zazi Dladla, director of CNG Holdings. Speaking late last year at the NGV2014 South Africa conference and exhibition, Zazi Dladla, director of CNG Holdings, outlined how key partnerships with government and private sector players can enable significant job creation opportunities, whilst reducing transportation costs and carbon emissions. “The potential of the industry is massive – with the process of switching to CNG in the transport sector alone set to create 776 jobs by the end of 2016. Current demand for vehicle conversions and CNG filling stations means an additional 4 343 jobs will be created in the short to medium term: exceptionally good news for the economy.” Dladla explained that downstream opportunities would include training programmes, the establishment of CNG filling stations, the assembly of buses and the manufacturing of trailers to transport CNG. “In the long term we would also see the direct manufacturing of equipment such as regulators and cylinders – boosting local manufacturing.” He added that skills development and transfer will ensure that people are adequately trained for these jobs, with a specific focus on
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The Zest WEG Group, on the other hand, is using this downturn in the economic cycle to consolidate its training initiatives in order to ensure that its customers are kept up to date.” A specific focus of the training conducted by the Durban branch focuses on Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), which falls under the Zest WEG Group’s Drives & Automation division. “VSDs are becoming increasingly important in terms of energy savings and optimisation of machinery. We believe a lot of the market has not taken advantage of that yet. There is a much larger scope for growth in that particular area,” Milan comments. “The major focus of the Training Centre here is automation, which is the most complicated section of the business. We have our complete product range available for practical training. It has stood us in good stead,” Milan says. Enquiry no: 27
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homes, accommodating close to 100 000 people, many of whom will work, shop and seek entertainment in the precinct. In conclusion, Deighton confirmed that, “Tongaat Hulett will work with the empowerment partners to maximise the value of the development. Through the purchase of this property, the new BBBEE entity is expected to evolve into a major player within the commercial property market to the north of the city.”
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upskilling entrepreneurs interested in owning their own filling stations and/or CNG conversion workshops. “A conversion workshop that converts two vehicles per day, will require an administrator, technician, mechanic and two labourers, while building the seat brackets will require a welder and a labourer,” Dladla explained to delegates. “Filling stations will also each provide jobs for between eight and 17 gas attendants, up to six cashiers, four security guards and a manager, depending on the size of the filling station.” He emphasised that conversion to CNG was about far more than job creation however: “The process of switching to CNG is also set to reduce emissions by about 25% and earn R25 million in carbon credits over the next ten years for each 100 buses and 100 taxis converted.” Dladla called on stakeholders to collaborate and create enabling partnerships that would fast-track and promote conversion from fuel to gas. “With so many opportunities available both locally and beyond our borders, it’s time for players in the space to work together to create the necessary supply networks and channels to reach consumers.” “A number of countries, such as Tanzania, Nigeria and Cameroon have natural gas resources and CNG distribution infrastructure can be set up within six months in these countries. It’s up to us to convert these possibilities Enquiry no: 28 into realities,” he concluded.
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wift collective action by members of the South African Plastics Industry and local environmental officials prevented what could easily have been an environmental disaster after gale-force winds blew 23 containers off a cargo vessel, the Seroya Lima, as it was anchored off Port Elizabeth recently. The containers were dislodged and fell into the sea. Fortunately none of the containers contained any toxic or dangerous materials, but the polystyrene packaging that surrounded and protected several thousand bottles of ink cartridges for printers, were washed up along a wide stretch of the beach. The Polystyrene Council heard about the strewn polystyrene and enlisted the help of the Sustainability Section of Plastics|SA, to coordinate the various role-players and local authorities involved in the clean-up operation. All stakeholders in the area were informed and local authorities and SANPARKS quickly deployed salvage teams to assist the Working for The Coast members who were retrieving the material. Communities in the area also helped to collect the spilled material, which has considerable recycling value. Local recyclers in the area were contacted and agreed to collect and buy the polystyrene. The demand for clean polystyrene currently outweighs the supply, and recyclers are eager to get hold of the material which they recycle into a variety of different products, ranging from picture frames, clothes hangers and stationery to use in building and construction applications. Whilst it was an unfortunate incident, it was a shining example of how collective efforts between business, government and communities should work to protect the environment. Plastics|SA, the Polystyrene Council and local environmental organisation will continue to monitor the situation. Enquiry no: 29
Cleaning cip and bottle washing
AP South Africa and Industroclean, each a key player in the field of industrial cleaning equipment, with more than four decades of successful operation in Southern Africa, recently completed a corporate merger in line with plans announced in 2014 With effect from October 1st 2014, the two companies commenced trading as a single legal entity under the new name of Nilfisk-Advance (Pty) Limited. Nilfisk-Advance’s Executive Vice President, Anders Terkildsen, announced the appointment of Gavin Herold as General Manager of Nilfisk-Advance (Pty) Limited, as the Company continues to grow toward becoming the customers’ Gavin Herold - General Manager of Nilfisk-Advance preferred choice in Southern Africa. the newly merged South African sales team The new corporate identity reflects the earlier acquisition of the two enterprises; Wap South Africa in 2008 and in more than 100 countries. Industroclean at the beginning of 2014, by the Being part of a worldwide operation affords Danish Nilfisk-Advance Group, itself an organi- the new Nilfisk-Advance South Africa the sation which has specialised in developing opportunity to reach resources around the professional cleaning equipment over its more world and the ability to draw upon the vast than 100 years of operation. global expertise of the entire Nilfisk-Advance Nilfisk-Advance A/S has production facilities Group, which will enable the Company to in North America, South America, Europe and better serve existing and new customers within China and is globally represented through a and beyond the two companies’ original scope. network of 45 sales companies and distributors The new Nilfisk-Advance (Pty) Limited name
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oscor Cleaning Equipment (GCE), is expanding its iconic Tennant equipment range with the introduction of the new Tennant T17 scrubber-dryer. “This new high performing, heavy-duty battery ride-on Tennant T17 scrubber-dryer is another masterpiece in the Tennant stable and has been specially engineered to tick all the boxes when it comes to customer requirements,” states National Sales Manager at GCE, Alex Theodoridis. “Built-in key features address the fundamentals of productivity, cost saving and safety while revolutionary ec-H20 technology reduces the environmental footprint.” The machine’s enhanced cleaning system maximises floor cleaning capacity to increase customers’ uptime and productivity. Fifty percent more power is delivered by the two 1.125kW scrub brush motors with a 10% increase in down force. A significant increase in battery capacity gives the Tennant T17 the largest available battery capacity in its class. In economy mode and on a single charge, the machine is capable of uninterrupted clean-
ing for an eight hour shift. The scrubbing side brush facilitates edge-to-edge cleaning, improving reach and increasing the machine’s cleaning path by 30% from 1015mm to 1320mm. The Tennant’s ec-H20 technology which won the prestigious European Business Award 2009 for the Business Innovation of the Year, takes cleaning one step further. The technology electrically converts water into an innovative cleaning solution that cleans effectively, saves money, improves safety, and reduces environmental impact compared to traditional cleaning chemicals and methods. Alex added that the ec-H20 capability is offered with a S.E. (Severe Environment) switch to allow the operator to disengage the ec-H20 function on the fly to use conventional detergents. The excellent water recovery system uses patent-pending technology to help maintain a
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ranson Chemicals has introduced a new range of additives that dramatically improve cleaning performance of caustic soda solutions used in CIP and bottle washing in dairy, breweries and food processing plants. There are three products in the range which are supplied in 25ℓ, 200ℓ and 1000ℓ containers. Stabimax 350 eliminates caked-on soils as well as hard-to-remove labels and can be added to the concentrated 40% caustic lye or directly into the bottle washing machine. The product contains surfactant and sequesterants. An added advantage is that caustic carry-over is reduced as the rinsing process is improved. Stabimax 350 is added to the lye at the rate of 3 to 6 L per 100 L. Stabimax BW is a multi-purpose additive for bottle washing and CIP applications, and improves cleaning action on glass and polycarbonate bottles, beer tanks, kettles and fermentation tanks and is also highly effective for cleaning RO/UF membranes. Scale and mineral deposit build-up is prevented, even in hard water conditions. This product does not contain phosphate and the formula is biodegradable to ensure environmental friendliness. Stabimax Ferro is a specifically formulated additive for sodium hydroxide solutions to remove rust and mineral deposits on returnable PET and glass beverage bottles. It is also efficient in killing off mould spores, insect eggs and larvae. Highly effective in all water hardness condition, Stabimax Ferro helps minimize scale build-up in all types of bottlewashers.
encompasses the full breadth of offerings from both companies: WAP South Africa’s decades of knowledge spanning 41 years of considerable technical expertise in the cleaning solutions field, coupled with a strong history of manufacturing quality equipment, an extensive branch and service network and a 100% parts availability, combined with Industroclean’s ability to offer a total solution. Industroclean has always focused its business on offering a complete solution and will continue to do so with valued partners such as Host, Rubbermaid, 3M, Chicopee, Unger, Coba and Filmop. Leading edge Chemo technical products remain a major part of the business, as is product and systems and education and training. The business has always been based on providing the complete solution and with strong customer relationships. In addition to offering customers an industry leading, integrated suite of cleaning solutions around Southern Africa, going forward, the Company will provide national representation through an unmatched network of branches and distributors, presenting a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, whilst continuing to grow its overall geographic footprint in Southern Africa and further afield within sub-Saharan Africa.
Even better results with hot water. HDS 8/18-4 C - Cleaning with hot water high pressure cleaners offers numerous benefits. Advantages include improved cleaning results with less detergent. It makes business sense. 33 Henry Pennington Road (Richmond Road), Westmead Tel: (031) 713 4700 or email: garin@karcher.co.za www.karcher.co.za
safe environment by reducing the risk of slips and falls. The Dura-Track squeegee features a swinging parabolic design that provides uniform suction across the squeegee blade for exceptional water pickup leaving floors virtually dry. Dual vacuum fans increase airflow, while the Variable Drain Valve System with the easily adjustable tank drain valve and large 77mm drain hoses delivers fast clean-outs preventing messy clean-ups and/or overflows. The ergonomic operator centric design and easy-to-use controls facilitate operation and allow for fast, easy training. The scrubbing system can be activated with a single large green button thanks to the Touch-nGo control module with a 1-Step start button. A FOPS certified overhead guard rail protects operators from falling objects. The T17’s quiet operation (66 dB A) ensures operator comfort. Enquiry no: 32
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ocal company Shree Property Holdings recently announced the birth of Shree Property Holding Africa at a glamorous affair at Dube Trade Port. According to Sanam Shree,
Strategy and Investment Director, the key focus of the company’s internationalisation strategy is to increase business activity and investment opportunities to and from Durban. “We view Durban
and particularly the Aerotropolis at King Shaka International Airport as the epicentre and springboard into the SADC regions. It may also be viewed as a significant meeting point of the East and West.” This strategy into the SADC regions will commence with Mauritius and a local partner – Omnicane. The company feels that Mauritius glues many international networks from King Shaka International Airport to other global networks, and possesses Treaties such as COMESA, SADC and AGOA. This provides connectivity to clients in all international localities. The area in which Shree will be investing is called Mon Trésor, - a 400 hectare mixed-used sustainable development directly neighbouring the newly upgraded SSR International Airport Mauritius. This development encompasses judiciously conceived infrastructure and real-estate developments that will culminate in the creation of a modern and attractive city. Omnicane CFO, Mr. Nelson Mirthil said, “Shree Property Holdings with their unique expertise and pioneering vision will now be the flagship of Mon Trésor Business and Logistic Park”. Shree’s land acquisition directly borders the airports land and the plan is to construct warehouses ranging in size from 1000 square metres to seven and a half thousand square meters. Their total acquisition of land is in the region of 60 000 square
The Shree Property Holdings Team and Omnicane Team meters. Construction will begin shortly - projected completion of the first unit is by the second quarter of 2016. Shree believes firmly in driving business to Durban. Dube TradePort’s declaration as an IDZ further enhances this. Russell Curtis, Head of Durban Investment Promotion Agency, said, “Don’t believe everything that you read in the Press, as Durban has a promising business environment as demonstrated by the Shree family and their investments.” “Durban is advantageous over other
provinces as we have the greatest sea going traffic in South Africa and enable the connectivity of road, sea and air transportation.” The end goal is to link all SADC region Airports to King Shaka International Airport by delving into the aviation market with the transportation of cargo. By enabling the movement of cargo from these airports, Shree would be selling a full warehouse and logistic turnkey solution to Blue Chip clients. Enquiry no: 33
Growing with move to DIY
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o-it-yourself is becoming big business, according to the New Germany based Home Concept Group which owns UCAN, the biggest supplier of kitchens at retail level nationally. At the company’s 2 500m² state-of-the-art factory, the cutting, machining, edging, finishing and assembly facilities are operating at full capacity given that the festive season is the time when many homeowners spend their bonuses on home improvements. The difference is that more and more consumers are saving some of their hard earned money by installing their own kitchens. According to managing director, Andrew Milne, the increasingly popularity of UCAN products – which are sold via 27 outlets within Game stores – has proved that a decision to invest extensively in state-of-the-art equipment just over a year ago was a good one. UCAN spent R8,5 million on a Biesse Skipper 100 computer numerical controlled machining centre and the first Biesse WNA 650 beam saw in South Africa. The return on that investment has been increased production and efficiencies, bigger volumes, improvements on wastage and
product of consistent quality. “The bottom line is that, on this side of the kitchen business, there is no room for compromising on quality when ramping up throughput. Because everything is flat packed, when the customer gets it, it has to be 100 percent,” he says. The board used to manufacture UCAN cupboards is all sourced locally, whilst the hardware, fittings and accessories are imported from the likes of Indonesia, China and Brazil. Although the factory is highly automated, the workforce - which has grown around 10 percent each year - now numbers 65. UCAN has also created at least 100 jobs on the retail side. Since the upgrade, Milne says productivity has doubled, accuracy is as good as 100 percent and there has been a 30 percent improvement in wastage. “The crux is that the more volumes that you can push through, the more savings you can pass on to your customers.” UCAN also remains focused on the latest international decorating trends, benchmarking colours and design on the latest overseas Enquiry no: 34 fashions.
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Local company embraces energy crisis M agnet - specialists in the supply, implementation and support of electrical equipment, industrial instrumentation and automation – recently officially opened its new environmentally-friendly head office in Riverhorse Valley. Guest of honour at the event, Dr Musa Gumede, deputy city manager: Community and Emergency Services, officially opened the new building. “Magnet’s eco-friendly offices are a reflection of the company’s commitment to energy efficiency and reduced electricity consumption. Special care has been given to every aspect of power usage in the building, to ensure minimum electricity consumption,” says Brian Howarth, MD, Magnet. “The new 7 000 m² premises utilise energy efficient LED lighting technology; occupancy sensors for the control of lighting and heat pumps which reduce conventional water heat-
BBBEE deal strengthens SA position
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SAB has concluded an empowerment deal with Xeon Holdings (Pty) Ltd, of which Xeon Gas and Welding is a division, making Xeon the first BBBEE Level 1 contributor in the industry in terms of the new scorecard to be introduced in April 2015. Country Manager and Marketing Director for ESAB Region Africa, Kim Brightwell, said the agreement between ESAB and Xeon would see Xeon become the official importer and distributor of all ESAB welding and cutting products into South Africa. “Consequently with ESAB products being supplied in South Africa by a Level 1 BBBEE contributor, all our other distributors and customers will be able to claim empowerment supplier points on the new scorecard,” Mr Brightwell said. While ESAB will cease operating in its current form in southern and east Africa, measures have been implemented to ensure that the company will continue to support its products with the necessary service and process support, where required. The majority of personnel, including ESAB Africa Managing Director, Chris Eibl, have moved over to Xeon. Eibl will become the Xeon Holdings Group CEO, and customers and distributors will be working with the same personnel from the former ESAB Africa operation. Moving personnel will ensure that Xeon is able to offer the same high standards of customer service and knowledge that customers have come to expect from ESAB. The ESAB Demonstration Centre and Service Repair facility will also be relocated to Xeon’s Pomona premises. Customers will experience the same level of support from the technical team that is still employed by ESAB and the service team employed by Xeon. Specialist technical, process and marketing support for Sub Saharan Africa will be supplied through a new ESAB Regional office based in Johannesburg. This office will be managed by Brightwell. ESAB has a well-established, relationship with both Xeon Gas and Welding and Xeon Logistics, another division of Xeon Holdings.Xeon has excellent supply logistics capability, with warehousing and freight forwarding facilities in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg and Enquiry no: 36 Durban.
ing costs. A 60 kVA solar array has been grid tied to eThekwini Electricity and photovoltaic (PV) modules, which convert solar energy to electricity, have also been installed. PV technology is gaining popularity globally as a form of renewable energy that is clean, emission and noise-free, sustainable, safe and cost efficient. “A reliable UPS system ensures continuity of service and provides reliable performance in terms of a quality power supply, optimum safety and efficient back up time. The company also uses eco kettles and energy saving plug savers in the running of its business.” All six Magnet companies - Magnet Electrical, Magnet Projects, Magnet Automation, Magnet I.T, Magnet Panels & Field Services and Magnol Electrical - are based at these new premises. This building is also home to a specialist lighting service laboratory – established
Magnet official opening of new head office Magnet Directors from left :Roshan Krishna, Melanie Smyth, Brian Howarth, Stephan Allen and Narasha Ramlutchman-Nel by Energywise Systems, in co-operation with
Magnet. The lighting laboratory, which offers complete photometric, electric and thermal testing of light sources and luminaires, is manned by a team of experts committed to achieving the highest levels of accuracy in every aspect of lighting, including design and manufacture. The new building, which has at least 50% more space capacity for expected growth and expansion than the previous offices in Umbilo, also encompasses an interactive showroom, exhibiting the company’s extensive range of products and services. Magnet, which was established in 1972, has extensive experience in identifying energy saving opportunities and implementing customised solutions for every customer. The company has made a significant contribution to the reduction of wasted energy in industrial, commercial and domestic sectors throughout Enquiry no: 35 the country.
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From quarry to riches C arefully considered environmental plans can take future quarries through their useful lives to become highly sought-after entertainment centres, racetracks, shopping centres or even business and residential parks. If a large-scale quarry is conceived and planned correctly it can be profitably operated for many years or decades with the ultimate goal of turning it into an asset for society and especially for
surrounding communities. This type of “second-life” usage should be considered for all quarries and can be integrated into environmental management plans (EMP) as part of the overall environmental rehabilitation of the property. This is according to environmental consultant Alan Cluet who was speaking at the KwaZulu Natal regional meeting of the Aggregate and Sand Producer’s Association of Southern Africa
(Aspasa) recently. He said that quarries in urban areas especially could be developed to become sought-after properties and that more rural quarries had potential for other types of uses such as farming, water storage etc. Regions such as KZN (and other parts of the country) with beautiful landscapes and a high percentage of income derived as a result of tourism can especially make use of exhausted quarries to enrich surrounding and even to solve problems of urbanizing and industrializing populations, such as landfills etc. He added that Aspasa has done much to change the paradigm of quarry rehabilitation by assisting Government to regulate the industry, as well as through its initiative to audit members for environmental compliance on an annual basis. More recently the introduction of Aspasa’s own environmental management system
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(based on ISO14001) helped quarries to align themselves with modern-day environmental management requirements. “This shows that any quarry’s EMP need not be a hindrance, but should rather be a basis for the responsible re-usage of the land. If followed correctly it can save quarry owners a fortune and can leave the land in a state that is highly saleable. “Beyond guiding quarries on land use, EMPs also serve as a record of the operation’s usage rights, responsibilities and compliance. In the event of an environmental accident these management systems can also assist quarry owners in court and show how management was conducted before the event rather than after,” said Alan. He added that management of a quarry needed to be realistic as an EMP is legally binding and closure plans need to be adhered to. Provided environmental stipulations are met; and the public is extensively consulted with prior to plans being finalized, then
there is no reason why quarry owners cannot and should not plan quarries to have a useful life after mining operations have ceased. He said that already some forwardthinking quarries overseas and in South Africa had already adopted this approach and designed environmental management and quarry closure plans that allowed the quarries to be developed into various types of land uses. One local example is The Quarry Enquiry no: 37 Centre in Hilton.
Thinking outside the box
ackaging and labelling forms part of the marketing mix of a product as it affects the buying decisions of consumers. In order for manufacturers to stay competitive in this environment, they need to look at more innovative ways to display and change up their look and feel of the presentation labelling of products. “Think outside the box,” says Timothy Beattie, General Manager of Pyrotec PackMedia, a leading South African provider of on-pack labelling and neck-tag solutions. “When evaluating new and innovative ways, the obvious is to change the packaging, but the outer packaging of a product is often the first thing that gets thrown away and consumers are left with the bottle or carton. Labels form an important role in communicating to consumers and serve no purpose if
they are loose as they too are likely to be thrown away or lost.” Fix-a-Form leaflet-labels are securely attached to the product itself and all the needed information is available and easily read on the different panels of the leaflet-label. It looks neat and well presented on the product, it doesn’t get in the way during use of the product and the directions for use cannot be misplaced. The pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food and beverage industries will find Fix-a-Form leaflet-labels the most beneficial because of the amount of information that is required by law to be clearly visible on each product label. “There is nothing wrong with loose leaflets,” explains Beattie.
“But in some instances the efficiency and efficacy of products such as medicines may be enhanced by having the information firmly fixed to the product for any future or repeated use.” Fix-a-Form leaflet-label is an innovative way to display labels of this nature and it easily fits in with the marketing strategy of a product because the size, look and number of panels can be adjusted in compliance with any product. The information on a Fix-a-Form leaflet-label can be reduced or information can be added to it at any stage and the labels can be automatically applied to products using standard label machinery, resulting in uninterrupted production lines. Enquiry no: 38
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eliability and precision are key characteristics of the C38 SonicLine flowmeter from Gemü. The device, which was originally developed for the semiconductor market, is
perfectly suited to applications in other sectors of industry, thanks to the high standard of quality and versatile basic functions. The ultrasonic sensors integrated in the SonicLine log up to
250 measured values per second. This means that heavily fluctuating flow rates can also be precisely detected. All medium wetted components are manufactured from ultra-pure PFA. The electronic measuring equipment comprises a housing made of PP material and is encapsulated during production. This means that all electronic components are hermetically sealed to the outside. This type of manufacturing ensures that the device is especially insensitive to corrosive ambient conditions. The Gemü C38 SonicLine flowmeter is especially suitable for use in conjunction with ultra-pure media, such as DI water, for example. However, corrosive chemicals, such as sulphuric acid, caustic potash solution or hydrofluoric acid, can also be conducted without any problems. The device can also be used in processes which need to be completely metal-free. In addition to pure flow measurement, SonicLine is also used for dosing applications. The valve actuation required for this can be carried out by the integrated electronic system. This also offers additional functions, such as an empty pipe signal or limit value alarm. Users can make use of an additional interface package, allowing connection to a PC, which can also serve as a power supply. Multilingual software is available to enable individual adaptations by the customer. In addition to an integrated totalizer, the current flow can also be displayed, and all of the basic settings that are required for the operation can Enquiry no: 39 be checked and changed.
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ne of Konecranes’ main branches, KZN, has moved to new premises in the Southgate Business Park in Amanzimtoti. A significant growth in business as well as staff required a move, bringing with it a much larger and better equipped workshop where crane overhauls and modifications can be carried out. Several major customers are situated minutes away, in Southgate. In addition Konecranes KZN also opened a new satellite branch in Richards Bay on December 1st to service customers there. The new premises were officially opened by Konecranes MD Southern Africa, Knut Stewen, on November 14th in South Gate Business Park in Amanzimtoti. Konecranes’ growth in KZN is on a par with Konecranes overall growth in southern Africa, where the order intake has grown by a spectacular 386% since early 2012 to date. This is an average of 128% per annum. Konecranes KZN services clients in the steel and paper & pulp industry. These include Saffal Steel, SRF Packaging, Sappi Saiccor, Mondi Meerbank and Richards Bay.
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Mark O’Connor, KZN Branch Manager has been in the crane business for the past seven years and was a Service Supervisor prior to joining Konecranes. He is registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as an LMI. “With the new premises comes a new team spirit and we are looking at improving our customer base even more”, says O’Connor. The KZN branch is one of seven branches in the country: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Witbank, Klerksdorp and Ngodwana. More branches are underway in Maputo, Richards Bay, East London and Sishen (Kathu). Enquiry no: 40
30 years of delivery excellence
orklift, a division of Eqstra Industrial Equipment, recently marked 30 years of delivery excellence with dignitaries from Toyota Industries Corporation and Toyota Tshusho Corporation. In celebration of this milestone, a celebratory event took place recently at Toyota Forklift’s state-of-theart workshop in Germiston. A sake barrel was broken at the event, signifying the strengthening of the partnership between Toyota Forklift, Toyota Industries Corporation and Toyota Tshusho Corporation, and its commitment to the continued delivery of innovative and quality products to the southern African materials handling industry. From its small beginnings in 1984 when, as Saficon Industrial Equipment, it was responsible for the local manufacture of the first Toyota forklift, Toyota Forklift is a story of remarkable growth, achieved through technological superiority, insightful business strategy and customer-focused service delivery. Over the past 30 years, in parallel with the introduction of new, more advanced forklift models, Toyota Forklift has extended its product range into warehousing, as well as widening its service offering with the inclusion of rental and used equipment, after-market services and operator training, in addition to other value added services. “The biggest single event, in my opinion, was the launch of the 5 series,” notes Don Bailiff, former CEO and founder of Saficon Industrial Equipment. The revolutionary Toyota Series 5 forklift was launched in 1986 and, in 1988, Saficon Industrial Equipment celebrated accumulated sales exceeding 1,000 units. This achievement was soon to be surpassed as, in 1989, the company sold 500 units in just one year.
In 1996, the new Toyota Series 6 forklifts was launched, and once again sales were impressive with, in 1996, a record 1,650 Toyota forklifts being sold. By 1997, Toyota Forklift (then still known as Saficon) had grown to the extent that it was deemed the sixth largest Toyota Industrial Equipment distributor worldwide, celebrating, in 2000, 15 years in business by delivering its 10,000th forklift. In 2003, the company was awarded International Excellence status by the Toyota Industries Corporation. As the sole distributors for Toyota Forklifts, BT and Raymond Equipment in Southern Africa, Toyota Forklift is able to meet all customer warehousing and materials handling requirements, offering rental and used equipment, after-market service, operator training as well as a range of other value added services. Distribution and service is carried out through branches in the main centres with depots and dealers complementing the Enquiry no: 41 Southern Africa network.
he steel consumption of the Light Steel Frame Building Industry (LSFB) has grown to 25 000t per annum of high strength galvanized steel sheet, achieving double digit annual growth rates over the past five years. This is according to John Barnard director of the Southern African Light Steel Frame Building Association (SASFA). “The biggest growth of LSFB is in multistorey office and commercial buildings, where it is replacing heavy masonry curtain walls,” Barnard says. He adds that at the recent Steel Awards, 19 LSFB entries were received – a third of the total number of entries. “There is no doubt that LSFB has come of age in South Africa. In the last eight years it has become a viable alternative building method for a range of low to medium rise buildings fully accepted by engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, builders and the financial institutions.” Barnard says that one of the central reasons for the success of the LSFB method has been the ongoing training initiatives, undertaken by SASFA with the help of the industry at large, to protect and enhance the quality of LSF buildings. The training, which focused on designers, building contractors and building inspectors, included a six-day training course for builders in Alberton, Windhoek, Durban and Midrand. A total of 79 people attended bringing to 245 the total number of people who have successfully completed the course. From inception one of the most important tasks of SASFA was to develop codes and standards for the then fledgling LSFB industry, which it did successfully. Last year work started on a comprehensive revision of SANS codes and standards with the following being achieved in the process: • Representation by SASFA on the SANS 10400L (Roofs) committee of the SABS, to ensure that LSF is correctly covered in the
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fm’s new TW industrially compatible infrared temperature sensors have been developed for non-contact temperature measurement of hot objects up to 2 500°C. The sensors indicate the temperature value on a display and send it as an analogue or switching signal to the controller. To achieve maximum accuracy, the user can select sensors with different spectral ranges for different temperature ranges. The result is a sensor optimised for the specific application. TW sensors are designed for the precise temperature measurement of particularly hot objects or objects which are difficult to access, such as those found in the steel, plastics or glass industries. All four variants feature a high-quality precision lens – the prerequisite for precise measurement. The lens withstands the rough environments for example in steelworks and reduces the influence of external Enquiry no: 42 light to a minimum.
code revisions. • Representation by SASFA on the SABS committee SC98C, which is responsible for all standards dealing with steel or aluminium in building and construction. • Representation by SASFA on the working group tasked with the revision of the NHBRC handbooks. Thorough revision of SANS 517 which should be completed by year end. Another important milestone for the LSFB industry in 2014 was the assessment by the University of Stellenbosch of the three LSF building systems in use in South Africa, which were accredited as suitable for use in this country. “This is a significant step forward for the industry and to keep the momentum going, final preparations are underway to roll out the certification of LSF builders throughout the country,” Barnard says. In terms of quality control, Barnard says that SASFA is playing an increasingly important role in ensuring the highest possible standards in the industry. Enquiry no: 43
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Localisation essential in nuclear power in SA
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s nuclear power generation looks set to become an increasingly-prominent option for renewable energy production in South Africa, it is vital that local manufacturing companies are included in the large-scale and costly infrastructure rollout to ensure long-term efficiency and sustainability. International manufacturing and engineering company DCD Group is a driving force behind the promotion of raising local content thresholds in the local energy sector. DCD MD Rob King believes that the concept of appointing foreign companies to build local nuclear power stations exclusively is illogical and a lost opportunity to boost the local manufacturing sector. “There is certainly capacity in the South African industry, and moving this capability abroad does not make sense. By taking a little bit of risk, we can nurture and develop this industry locally, which will result in considerable and measurable positive spin-offs into other sectors too,” he explains. According to King, a study conduct-
ed by the Nuclear Industry Association of South Africa (NIASA) found that as much as 59.4 percent of future nuclear builds could comprise local content. “DCD has been working on this matter in close collaboration with NIASA, which presented these findings to the South African parliament to help convince them to raise the local threshold on nuclear plants.” DCD is already equipped to manufacture components outside of the nuclear island, which is the heart of the plant that houses the nuclear system that produces steam. Depending on the technology used, this can represent up to 70 percent of the cost. “It is for this reason that we are urging government to take account of these figures when selecting the vendor,” says King. What’s more, DCD is investing significantly in training resources to cope with the ‘First World’ standards that nuclear builds demand. It will cost over R200-million to develop a new facility that can cater to the exacting quality requirements for manufactur-
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more efficient use of their electricity. And from a municipality perspective, their key needs are better revenue collections and improving meter readings. A cornerstone of all three these market segments is smart metering,” he says. Enermatics smart meters enable users to accurately monitor electricity usage, power quality, and the associated billing. The smart meter provides intelligence which enables users to optimise and improve their overall energy consumption. The Enermatics range includes the Single Phase Smart Meter, the Three Phase Meter, Wireless Remote Switches, and the Wattkeeper billing solution. Both meters take accurate, real-time measurements to help save on cost. The remote switches enable users to programme schedules for appliances and critical loads resulting in improved control and smarter power management. The Wattkeeper solution generates bills and can manage smart switching schedules,” says Dr. Naidoo. Enquiry no: 45
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he way that utilities are managed is changing. With more than 15 years’ experience of providing innovative smart meter solutions, Enermatics Energy is committed to giving its customers control over their energy usage. “Originally focused on helping municipalities better manage their utilities, the company has evolved to supplying smart metering technology, reselling power to endusers across market segments, and providing them with a superior customer experience,” says Dr. Raj Naidoo (pictured), director of Enermatics Energy. For businesses, lost power not only impacts the financial bottom line but can also cause irreparable damage to its brand. Consumers get frustrated by a lack of power which can lead to a significant cost impact in terms of spoiled food and other products. The Enermatics solutions are designed to serve residential customers, commercial and industrial customers, as well as municipalities. “Residential customers want accurate electricity bills and want to have the peace of mind that their metering is done correctly. Similarly, business owners want to reduce operating costs with
ing components for the nuclear island. King admits that the vast investment needed for nuclear builds means that South Africa will seek international participation to finance them. “I suspect that this will also result in foreign contracting capability being placed ahead of local content.” DCD recently challenged government’s initial targets of achieving a 20 percent local content threshold in the local renewable energy sector. “We questioned government’s initial targets of achieving a 20 percent threshold, and argued that we would not be able to create one new job by pursuing such a low threshold for local content. We brought this to the attention of government, suggesting that it be raised to 40 percent. The Department of Trade and Industry accepted this proposal, which has been implemented in the third round of the roll out,” Enquiry no: 44 concludes King.
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15-18 tons of unprocessed tyres. Viability of the depots rests on the ability to function as effectively as possible. Depots with balers have the benefit of including more waste tyres in a load – ultimately reducing carbon emissions as fewer loads are required, and increasing its capacity to take on additional tyres regularly. There is also a significant reduction of storage space required, resulting in smaller, easily managed and more central premises. Currently, balers are running at the Vissershoek and Pretoria East depots. By the end of September, four more balers were brought into the country for use in Durban, Ladysmith, Pretoria and Bloemfontein, and plans are in place to roll out more around the country at a later stage. Enquiry no: 46
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manufacture and commissioning.” Booyco Engineering is recognised for its quality design engineering and manufacturing by the range of international customers that continue to place faith in the company with repeat orders. Building on this hard-won reputation, in recent months the company has focused on upgrading its standard work and quality control procedures even further to meet the very high and exacting standards of this First World customer. Established in 1985, Booyco Engineering is a South African company specialising in the design, development and manufacture of custom made and specialised air conditioning systems for special applications. In recent times, Booyco Engineering has made a significant investment into upgrading its factory, including enhancing the factory layout, facilities, test equipment and staff training in a phased approach. Enquiry no: 47
Blendrite Chemicals (Pty) Ltd (Corporate Sector) recently took top honours at the Annual National Productivity Awards for enabling productivity growth and improvement within their workplaces.
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KF South Africa provided a turnkey solution that increased equipment reliability, component service life and Mean Time Between Repairs for a long-standing key customer in the sugar industry. The sugar mill contacted SKF authorised distributor, Bearing Services Nelspruit, in late 2013 to request support with the replacement of bearings and the alignment of 11 fans and four screw conveyors. “During our site visit to determine our customer’s exact requirements, we also obtained an additional project scope for the replacement, geometric alignment and commissioning of support roller bearings on three sugar dryers,” says SKF Key Accounts Manager – Pulp & Paper and Sugar, Sean Weir. SKF received official instructions to proceed with the complete project during the first week of January 2014. Five specialist technicians, a project manager and additional members
sub-contracted for rigging made up the project team. Work commenced, and according to Weir, the team only had six short weeks during the mill’s annual maintenance stop in Q1 2014 to replace the bearings. SKF’s scope of services employed to assist the customer in achieving the ultimate objective of restoring the operational integrity of the equipment included: The installation of bearings, seals and power transmission components; the inspection of drive components, balancing, belt, shaft and geometric alignments and finally, vibration analysis on commissioning.
SKF products and services that were consumed during the course of the project represent five of the company’s global core technologies: All types of bearings, seals, power transmissions (pulleys, drive belts, sprockets and drive chains) as well as lubricants. In accordance with SKF’s precision maintenance practices, dimensional and geometric form conformance of associated components were examined and repaired or replaced accordingly. Knowledge transfer in the form of formal and informal training as well as recommended maintenance procedures formed an integral part of the project. SKF concluded the project successfully and after four months of troublefree operation, the customer reported that no repairs had been necessary on some of the equipment that previously had a MTBR of only 1.5 months. Enquiry no: 46
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Paul Divall, MD Jasco Broadcast, Kurt Reinhardt MD/ Founder of Sentinel, Tom Hayes T.D. Irish Minister of State for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Marco da Silva (MD of Jasco Power) where customers can check the status of equipment and manage fuel.” Oilguard9000 leverages the benefits that device connectivity offers, ensuring secure, real-time communication and management of vital diesel assets, frequently from the remotest areas on the planet. It comprises a highly sensitive fuel-level sensor which is installed in the fuel tank, and a control unit
which continually takes accurate level readings and reacts rapidly to incidents of theft, overfill, water ingress and low-level scenarios. It generates a separate alarm for each, alerting end users. It communicates this information over GSM, GPRS or satellite directly to authorised users, who can also log onto an online system to view Enquiry no: 50 reports.
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and, with the combination of its positioning as a respected manufacturer and BMG’s extensive distribution reach, Klep Valves is set to significantly extend its market share.” Klep Valves specialises in the manufacture of diaphragm, pinch and wedge gate valves, which are designed for enhanced operating efficiency and extended service life in diverse sectors. The company’s offering includes soft natural rubber lined diaphragm valves, which are widely used in mineral processing and
mining and slurry applications. Other lining materials include butyl, nitrile, jumbo (NAX), halar and hard rubber. BMG’s national branch network of over 130 branches supports this range with a technical advisory and support service, to ensure optimum efficiency and extended service life of every valve. The company also offers a total process and lubrication management service, to meet exact market demand. Enquiry no: 51
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n response to an increasing number of customer requests, Babcock will introduce a 6-ton wheel loader with a 3,5 m³ bucket to its SDLG range early in 2015. The LG968 slots perfectly into the existing range of LG918, LG938, LG958 and LG978 wheel loaders already operating throughout southern Africa. “A batch of the new LG968 wheel loaders is already on order for specific customers,” says General Manager SDLG, Grant Sheppard. “Our customer base has been very impressed with the performance of the LG958, but several customers have asked for a wheel loader slightly larger than this, but smaller than the LG978. The new LG968 has a similar drive train to these models and provides excellent accessibility for rehandling applications. “Considering we only launched the SDLG range in this region18 months ago, the market’s response has been very exciting.”
“Many first-time SDLG customers have already purchased additional units and we’ve been asked to keep extending the range. Over and above the addition of the LG968, we’ll be adding more models to our line-up during the course of 2015.” “One of the primary reasons for our success with the SDLG range is that we offer the most comprehensive aftersales service support structure in the local market for a value add brand product. We have sales, service and support representation in all the major centres of South Africa and aftersales teams operating throughout Babcock’s African footprint.” “The SDLG offer includes driver training and extended warranties of up to 6000 hours/36 months. We have a broad mandate that no machine will have unnecessary downtime and we’re able to offer 100% parts supply to ensure the customer gets mobile again in the shortest possible time. “The strength of any brand is built
on customer satisfaction and to us, this translates as uptime.” The 18.4 ton LG968 is an excellent choice for re-handling or light quarry applications. Its robust front and rear frame are optimised to handle the highly intense work performed by a machine of this size. Enquiry no: 52
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Crane trucks in the machine moving industry V ersatility, functionality and safety are attributes of what an ideal crane truck should have, according to Lovemore Bros Directors, Rob Lovemore and Bruce Lovemore, who through over 26 years experience in the industry have developed exactly that. The versatility of crane trucks has made them a key piece of machine moving resource as these vehicles have a narrow footprint and therefore can fit into tight, restricted spaces with low head room. Over and above the vehicles versatility, the crane itself can do lifts ranging from 3 tons to 23 tons and when used in combination has successfully lifted 65 tons. “A good example of a crane trucks versatility and functionality, was when we installed a flexographic printer at Riverhorse Valley, the heaviest piece was the CI drum weighing 24 tons. We had to offload the CI drum from a lowbed, rig it up a steep ramp and
finally rig on a rough floor through the factory into position. This operation would normally take two to three days but it was done in a matter of hours by lifting off the lowbed and loading directly onto our crane truck, we then drove inside the factory and offloaded the drum directly into position. This
made the operation a lot safer and much faster.” said Shane Hawyes, Heavy Rigging Manager at Lovemore Bros. The most notable attribute of these crane trucks is that they are selfcontained rigging entities. The crane truck is equipped with fully functional hydraulic cranes, built in tool boxes, and include all peripheral equipment from mechanical jacks to heavy duty slings, as well as red seal certified and experienced rigger/driver that come with the crane truck. Crane trucks are a complete unit that are able to not only lift a load but transport the load as well. They are capable of loading themselves, offloading themselves as well as transporting goods. Added to that, the crane trucks have specially designed load decks and are capable of pulling a 10m drawbar trailer which can carry up to 36 tons. Unlike mobile cranes that can only
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ectra Automation has introduced the new BSHP ball rail runner block from Rexroth which, by integrating its patented run-in zone and adding load-bearing balls, improves load capacities in the load zone, in turn doubling the nominal service life of the ball rail systems’ and increases their travel accuracy. Machine product quality has been improved as a result of these innovations and to ensure they cater for a broad spectrum of the market, the new runner blocks, which also fit on already installed profiled rails of the same sizes (sizes 15 to 65) without any restrictions, are available in all sizes, versions and accuracy classes.
“Its operation is relatively simple,” says Greg Calder, Product Manager – Linear Motion & Assembly Technologies, Tectra Automation. “The axis travels toward the blank with a high level of dynamic capability and the tool machines the product with high force. This is where our BSHP runner blocks distinguish themselves from earlier versions as pulsation is greatly minimised, with no change in the high precision of the travel movement – even when subjected to heavy loads. The accuracy of cutting machine tools, measuring machines, glass machining
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andvik Coromant has updated its CoroCut 1-2 system for rigid and rapid parting and grooving to feature spring clamp technology. This not only provides increased stability but eliminates the operator judgment required when using a torque wrench on conventional screw clamps. As well as high security, the new CoroCut 1-2 design focuses on easy handling. The new patented clamping solution has a railed insert seat and a quick release key that eradicates the need for a torque wrench. This not only guarantees good stability and correct clamping force time after time, but also a smooth insert change. As a result, CoroCut 1-2 now ensures truly secure and efficient parting and grooving for all applications less than or equal to 38 mm diameter.
Strong tool material (fatigue resistant alloy), high rigidity and effective chip control also offer the potential to increase feed rates when using CoroCut 1-2. In fact, longitudinal turning operation tests confirm that the new spring clamp allows for a feed rate increase of up to 27% with maintained deflection. This is because deflection is 2.7 times less with a spring clamp in comparison with a screw clamp. In support of its new design features, CoroCut 1-2 offers over- and under-coolant on all tools. The under-coolant controls temperature at the cutting edge, resulting in less tool wear and more stable performance, while the over-coolant is deployed to evacuate chips. What’s more, these beneficial effects are witnessed at both high and low pressures. Enquiry no: 55
equipment and other tooling increases, as does machining quality.” Calder says that Rexroth has improved the dynamic load capacities by about 26% across all sizes and variants with static load capacities improving by as much as 50%. “The higher load capacities also promote the trend toward energy-efficient lightweight construction for new machine concepts,” he says. “This is attainable as the new runner blocks are designed in such a way that manufacturers can use smaller sizes than before without sacrificing performance. This saves weight and installation space.” Enquiry no: 54
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Concrete canvas now in SA K aytech has recently signed a distributorship agreement with Concrete Canvas to supply Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats into the South African civil engineering industry, including road and rail
applications. Concrete Canvas is used specifically for the lining of culverts, channels, slope protection, and remediation of existing concrete structures. Concrete Canvas is part of a revolution-
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ary new class of construction materials called Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCM). It is a flexible, concrete impregnated fabric that hardens on hydration to form a thin, durable, water proof and fire resistant concrete layer. Essentially, it’s concrete on a roll. Concrete Canvas allows concrete construction without the need for plant or mixing equipment. Simply position the mat and just add water. Concrete Canvas consists of a 3-dimensional fibre matrix containing a specially formulated dry concrete mix. A PVC backing on one surface of the mat ensures the material is completely waterproof. The material is hydrated either by spraying, or by being fully immersed in water. Once set, the fibres reinforce the concrete, preventing crack propagation and providing a safe plastic failure mode. Concrete Canvas is available in two thicknesses, which are 5 and 8mm thick respectively. Concrete Canvas can be laid at a rate of 200sqm/hour, up to 10 times faster than conventional concrete solutions and is available in
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shorter rolls that are manageable by hand for applications with limited access. The concrete is pre-mixed so there is no need for mixing, measuring or compacting. Just add water. The speed and ease of installation mean the product is more cost-effective than conventional concrete, with less logistical complexity and is a low mass, low carbon technology, which uses up to 95% less material than conventional concrete for many applications. The product is waterproof, strong, durable and flexible.
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riginal equipment manufacturer FLSmidth is poised to supply a complete Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) for a junior mining company. “We have been given limited detailed engineering release, pending completion of project funding for execution, which is anticipated for early this year,” Terence Osborn, Capital Sales & Marketing Manager, Mineral Processing South Africa, says. “For FLSmidth to have this project is a significant testament to our ‘One Source’ capabilities in the coal sector.” Osborn ascribes FLSmidth’s success in securing this project to its unique ‘One Source’ approach. This is based on the idea that “once a client has bought our technology, they are committed to a long-term relationship with us. We know that they will have a need for ongoing support from spares, technology and even an operational maintenance point of view,” Osborn says. For example, FLSmidth currently has a major operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for five cement plants in Nigeria. It has also just completed a full two-year maintenance contract for a concentrator in Zambia. “We have commenced with an O&M contract for a crushing circuit, including a high pressure grinding roller, for a major South African platinum producer.” In terms of the services that FLSmidth is
able to offer in this regard, these range from ad hoc inspections to routine inspections, guidance with planned maintenance, spares supply and support services to client maintenance works, all the way to full O&M contracts, including spares supply. FLSmidth has been operating successfully for over a century in Africa, where many mine sites are remote and hampered by a lack of infrastructure and services. “We not only have project references in a large number of countries, but have strong representation in all the major mining markets in Africa, across all the commodities,” Osborn Enquiry no: 57 says.
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he entire Control Valve range of AZ-Armaturen has undergone a complete re-design with the excellent result of a modular system to increase productivity in the process, food, chemical and petrochemical industry. The construction of the Control Valves is based on the standard cavity-free plug valve with PTFE-sleeve or chemical resistant PFA/FEPlining. Furthermore, a wide range of different materials are available for various applications. Heat Jacketed Control Valves are also available as well as different types of actuations such as pneumatic, electric and hydraulic systems. In case of a high flow velocity, a high pressure drop or solid-containing mediums, a protection insert can be added to increase the service life of the control valve. To control the pressure, flow or temperature as precisely as possible, ten different plug forms are available per valve size, consisting of five linear and five equal percentage control characteristics. In case of very large flow rates, the full bore valve can be recommended and if there is a specific flow rate needed, the plug can be designed and manufactured according to the Enquiry no: 58 requirements.
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New line for SA
ES Pump has launched Ansimag, a leading range of non-metallic magnetic-drive sealless pumps targeting the corrosive chemicals transfer market. The new line will meet the requirements of caustics and acid transfer as well as the hot oil and API applications already covered by HMD’s metallic magdrive range. Ansimag and HMD are subsidiary companies of the Sundyne group, offering complementary product ranges in South Africa through authorised channel partner AESPUMP. “Ansimag pumps have been available outside South Africa for some years, but were never sold into this country because of export restrictions imposed by the United States,
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where these pumps are made,” explained AESPUMP sales and marketing director, Neil Britz. “The Ansimag and HMD ranges together mean that we can now meet any customer requirement involving an emissionfree specification, including the corrosive applications for which HMD pumps are not suitable,” he said. Britz explained that emission-free performance is guaranteed by the magnetic drive configuration of both brands, which are leakfree without mechanical seals and expensive sealing systems. The Ansimag pumps have operating efficiencies similar to mechanically sealed types,
and feature fewer wetted parts than competitive products. A powder coated finish delivers an impact resistance up to 400 percent greater than epoxy coatings to significantly reduce chipping and scratching, and prevent corrosion. Target industries for Ansimag pumps include chemical processing (transfer; unloading; bulk
or onsite personal computer – and a web browser, eliminating the need for expensive software or app downloads. Versatile Simplicity SE controls can be configured to use with a standard thermostat, zone sensor or multiple BAS communication protocols to integrate with building automation systems. In addition, other features include; factoryinstalled supply air, return air and outdoor air temperature sensors provide key temperatures to reduce field-installed complexity; onboard USB port and flash drive which provide data logging, current and previous system faults and software update capabilities; safety monitoring which includes status of high-and low-pressure switches, gas valve and hightemperature-limit switches and voltage supplied to the unit and an anti-short cycle delay is incorporated into the stand control to aid Enquiry no: 60 compressor life.
Spraying company launchs new website
onitor Engineering sole agents in M Southern Africa for Spraying Systems Co. for over 50 years announced the launch of their redesigned website, www.spray.co.za The updated site features a wide range of spray technology including spray nozzles, automated spray systems, spray injectors, manifolds and testing/modeling services. New and improved navigation menus and advanced search features make it easy for visitors to find information of interest based on their market, application or product use. There are also links to six corporate websites, as well as options to subscribe to the Spray news newsletter. Other additions to the site include an extensive video library of product demonstrations and simulations, an expanded literature section complete with a number of interactive catalogs and new results-based case studies documenting process improvements and cost savings that customers have achieved using the company’s products. Visitors will also find timesaving tools that assist with flow rate, spray coverage and pressure drop calculations.
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EO’S AJm self-priming jet pumps can be used to transfer clean water or other liquids similar to water’s physical and chemical properties. Reliable and low maintenance, they are suitable for lifting water from wells, irrigation and pressure boosting of running water. The pump has a stainless steel body and support, both treated with a special anti-rust substance. It has a stainless steel impeller and an AISI 304 shaft and is suitable for temperatures up to +40°C. Various types are offered from 0,3 kW, 220V to 0,9 kW, 220V. The motor is C&U bearing, has copper winding and a built-in thermal protector for single phase type motors. It meets insulation class F and IPX4 protection requirements. LEO is represented locally by Raptech. Enquiry no: 62
The global leader in spray technology, Spraying Systems Co. has the broadest product line in the industry, with several manufacturing facilities and sales offices in more than 90 countries. Spray nozzles, turnkey spray systems, air systems, custom fabrication and research and testing services comprise the 77-year-old company’s offering.
storage), hydrocarbon processing (sour water; neutralisation; boiler house), general industry (steel finishing; pickling; etching), scrubber systems in wastewater treatment plants, mine leaching, biofuels (distillation; transesterification; neutralisation), pulp and paper (bleaching; waste treatment) and pharmaceutical Enquiry no: 59 manufacture.
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Simplified controls on commercial products
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Matching the quality of the Linde R14 reach truck is a tall order. The Active ‘C’ range offers nifty manoeuvrability in narrow aisle storage and an ergonomic operating compartment built for highlevel efficiency. Twin accelerator pedals combine with a high-torque AC drive motor to deliver impressive performance and handling. And with up to 1000 operating hours between services and lower handling costs, the Linde R14 reach truck is sure to take your business to the next level. For more information on Linde dealerships, products and services contact us on Tel : +27 31 716 7460 or visit www.linde-mh.co.za
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Small rotary compressors enhance reliability
ngersoll Rand, a global leader in compressed air systems and services, power tools, fluid and material handling equipment, extends its R-Series line of compressed air solutions to include small rotary compressors with V-Shield technology to reduce leaks and improve reliability. Built on a common platform, the new R-Series 5-11kW compressors are available in 5-11kW with flows 8.1cfm – 57.5cfm and pressures up to 200psig on fixed speed units and 145psig on variable speed drives. The R-Series 5-11kW mod-
els are available for order through Ingersoll Rand representatives. “The compact design of the R-Series makes it the ideal workplace compressor with a 20 percent reduction in footprint and sound levels as quiet as a dishwasher,” says Davor Horvat, product manager for contact-cooled machines at Ingersoll Rand in Europe, Middle East and Africa. With the application of V-Shield technology, the leak path and connections on the R-Series compressors have been reduced by more than 15 percent. V-shield tech-
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nology ensures all critical fittings are secured with o-ring face seals in a method that is nearly free from distortion. Leaks are virtually eliminated and performance isn’t sacrificed, regardless of how many reconnections are made. Leaks are also reduced by the use of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) braided, stainless steel hoses for all oil-carrying lines. Other advancements include totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) motors that have a premium IE3 efficiency , a simple design and fewer components, reducing maintenance and large, convenient electronic controls and a digital output display to support easier programming and operation. R-Series fixed speed compressors
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heat exchanger and an independent fan circuit to consistently generate dry, clean air. An innovative new design vertically stacks the drive components of the R-Series 5-11kW, reducing the equipment’s footprint by 20% and providing easier access to the components when maintenance and service are necessary. To further optimize its performance in limited workspaces the drive components are mounted on an Ingersoll Rand vibration isolation system reducing noise pollution and vibration. Enquiry no: 63
Remote large displays
nstrotech – local designer and manufacturer of high quality process control instrumentation and industrial electronics – is offering a wide range of remote large displays that includes digit sizes of 20 mm up to 125 mm. These are available in both Polycarp and metal housings for 3, 4, 5 and 6 digit displays, marketed under the CALOG brand. Standard input to the remote large display is RS232 or optional RS485, with inputs of mA, mV, V, A, Frequency, RTD, Thermocouple and
load cell made possible with an internal add on indicator/transmitter. Among the features of this remote large displays are: excellent visibility with the ultra-bright 125 mm LED digits; IP65 steel housing with 125mm LED display; display range push button programmable via integrated indicator/transmitter and a full range of output options available on the indicator.
Typical applications include downtime, time and production control in large factories; clock and shift timing applications for manufacturing areas; batch or product counting in manufacturing; speed timing and control in manufacturing or service delivery. In operation since 1981, Instrotech manufactures and distributes process control instrumentation and specialised systems under the CALOG brand to a worldwide market. Instrotech is a Comtest Group company. Enquiry no: 64
Camera for glass manufacturing
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come standard with tri-voltage motors that adapt to the supply voltage, while variable speed motors come in multiple voltage options, allowing for more flexibility when configuring the system. An improved, leak-free, next-generation airend features an integrated separation system to optimize air and oil separation for peak air quality. All R-Series units are available as fixed and variable speed units that can be configured with integrated dryers as a Total Air Systems (TAS). Each TAS unit comes with highperformance dryers, a three-in-one
lass manufacture requires special equipment for non-contact temperature measurement due to its physical properties. In addition to the special infrared thermometers, Optris GmbH, as an innovation leader, recently introduced the thermal imaging camera optris PI 450 G7 with 7.9μm filter, to the market. “Optris cameras are
highly regarded in the industry due to their compact design and the excellent price-performance ratio,” says Scott Hunter, Instrotech Sales Director, “and with the new G7 model of the PI series, processes in the glass industry can now be regulated by even more highly accurate temperature measurement on glass surfaces.” The license-free Optris PI Connect software, which is included in delivery, has a line scan camera function (line scan mode), which, for example, measures pane temperature during transport of glass panes on conveyor belts. This is a particularly important quality factor for tempering processes. At an ambient temperature of up to
70 °C, the infrared camera is fully operational without a cooling jacket. With a jacket size of 46x56x90 mm3 and a weight of 320 grams (including the lens), this camera is particularly suited for applications in confined spaces and for installation in industrial facilities. Due to an imaging frequency of 80 Hz, glass products can be continuously tested, even in fast processing. The camera is shipped with an extensive thermographic analysis software package. Enquiry no: 65
New in lubrication
ENISO Ultracool 68 is a R Fuchs lubricant for the refrigeration, food and min-
ing industries. The product is based on chemically and thermally high-stable hydrocarbons, developed specifically for applications where ammonia is used as a refrigerant. It is a high-tech alternative to mineral oil-based refrigeration oils and, as a synthetic component, reduces the oil consumption due to less oil carry-over, thereby improving
system efficiency. “Ultracool 68 has a better lifetime compared to mineral oil-based refrigeration oils and delivers an excellent lowtemperature flowability which allows it to be used even at evaporation temperatures below -45°C. Compressor efficiency is also improved through the improved lubrication properties provided by the higher viscosity over a wide temperature range.
The high temperature viscosity leads to better wear and tear protection when compared with other oilbased refrigeration minerals. The advantages include higher ageing stability compared to naphthenic-based refrigeration oils, less residues, less varnish less sludge, and low pourpoint. RENISO Utracool retails for R61.19/LT and is available from Fuchs Lubricants branches countrywide JHB, DBN, PE, Kuruman, Springbok and Paarl. Enquiry no: 66
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SME fund launched for SA educational system S pecialist risk finance company for formal small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Business Partners Limited, recently announced the launch of its R150 million Education Fund, a SME Risk Capital Fund aimed at providing existing and aspiring entrepreneurs in the educational sector with finance and support to meet the growing need to improve and expand the sector. The Business Partners Limited Education SME Fund will finance businesses such as privately owned schools, colleges, educational buildings and student accommodation, and provide support for entrepreneurs who want to augment the shortcomings in the South African education system. Gerrie van Biljon, executive director at Business Partners, says that education remains a major challenge in South Africa and has a direct impact on the current skills shortage in various facets of the local economy. “Aspiring learners have lost out on many opportunities due to a lack of physical infra-
structure and access to good schools and this in turn is negatively affecting the country’s economy.” He points to the Statistics South Africa Poverty Trends in South Africa report released earlier this year, which revealed a strong correlation between increased levels of education and decreased levels of poverty. It states that in 2011, two-thirds of respondents with no education were living in poverty, in comparison to 44% who had secondary schooling, and 23.6% who had completed matric. The Business Partners Education SME Fund aims to make funding available to entrepreneurs who want to present further quality schooling opportunities for aspiring learners, thereby increasing their knowledge and skill set, says van Biljon. “The objective of the fund is to provide finance and mentorship to profit-driven enterprises within the education field, which in turn ensures that skills development continues in the country.” Van Biljon adds that the country’s
education system is currently under pressure, and faces various challenges, such as shortage of schools infrastructure and high learner to teacher ratio. “These challenges have created a demand for private education at all levels, from pre-school through to tertiary education.” “The objective of the fund is to bridge this gap by ensuring that entrepreneurs that want to introduce independent schools in communities have access to finance and mentorship to provide the service,” says van Biljon. Van Biljon adds that there is also currently only student accommodation for 100 000 of the 530 000 tertiary student population, according to the Department of Higher Education. “As the country’s student population increases, the demand for student housing also rises. Both this, and the many other challenges, presents excellent business opportunities for entrepreneurs. Enquiry no: 67
Quantified savings for mining, quarries, oil & gas and plantation industries
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mbracing the use of smart technology, 88Chemco has concluded a business study resulting in quantified savings for the Mining, Quarries, Oil and Gas and Plantation industry sectors. 88Chemco, an Australian fine particle engineering and management company, launched its South African operations last year. Specialising in chemical technologies and engineering methodologies, the local team of engineers has already made significant inroads into the local and African markets by improving haul road performance, as well as sustainable increases in production through adaptations in areas of design and maintenance. Backed by a strong product line focusing on Haul Roads, Stockpiles, Tailings, Road Stabilisation and Erosion Control, 88Chemco’s is able to offer technology and expertise to optimise secondary machinery and improve production levels on a sustainable basis.
Founder of 88Chemco, engineer Sebastian Karsas states “our applications have resulted in significant cost savings in water, fuel, and wear and tear on road haulage vehicles”. Since its launch, the company has partnered with BASF Construction Chemicals South Africa who service the Sub Saharan market. “Through this partnership we source chemical input from local markets, resulting in the benefit of pricing our products competitively without compromising on quality” says Karsas.
The partnership with BASF has recently led to the production of custom “White Label” products for clients own branding, adding to the packaged solutions already offered by 88Chemco. Partnering with Delta-V Experts (based in Melbourne (Australia) and Durban (South Africa)), a specialist forensic engineering and safety solutions consulting group, together have released new monitoring hardware enabling remote access monitoring, objective analysis and control capabilities. The Pit and Road Condition Monitor can be fitted to any dump truck, water cart or even light vehicle. Powered by the vehicles own 12V DC power source, it makes use of 3G for all data transmissions to any PC. The resulting data is used in objective performance benchmarking, and allocation of graders for optimal secondary machinery management. Enquiry no: 68
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Seen recently at the opening of Konecranes new premises in Southgate Business Park Umbogintwini, from left, Theresa Barker and Mark O’Connor, Konecranes and Mark Barrett and Les Furness, Joseph Grieveson
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The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Engineering was officially presented to Hatch Goba chairman, Trueman Goba at the inaugural South African Professional Services Awards (SAPSA) ceremony held late last year
The new SEW girth gear – flexible concepts for diverse combinations Girth gears - the latest offering in our industrial gear range - are used to drive large, rotating systems such as dryers, rotary kilns or horizontal mills. Traditional girth gears generally consist of two to four segments that are assembled together for processing. In contrast, SEW-EURODRIVE girth gears are split into several identical segments in order to keep the component parts short and easy to handle. We deliver not only girth gears, but the entire drive package! Main advantages: • Guarantee flawless casting quality on critical areas • Individual segments of girth rings are interchangeable • Only damaged individual parts need to be replaced instead of changing the whole ring • Handling of each individual segment is easier • Segmented design enables easy and cost-efficient transportation
Tel: +27 11 248 7131 Web: www.sew.co.za