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o, it finally happened. A virus that developed

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Putting this April issue together was no easy feat.

thousands of kilometres away from here has

We are so used to our office, discussing things over a

finally hit our shores. Infections have been

cup of coffee and putting it all together at each other’s

reported in over 167 countries and what was

desks. Everything you see in this issue was completed

initially brushed off as a hectic flu is now the greatest

over the Cloud, email and conference calls. It was all

threat to the world since the Second World War.

pretty new to us, even in this electronic age.

By the time you read this, we would all be in lockdown

issue as much as we did compiling it. I also

on 23 March 2020.

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This is obviously a massive threat to the world

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about the past. In the

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WATERTIGHT SOLUTIONS

FOR ALL YOUR WATERPROOFING REQUIREMENTS Whatever your customer’s waterproofing challenges may be, from roofs and walls to ponds and dams, Duram has a smart waterproofing solution. As the leading waterproofing supplier in South Africa, we offer the widest range of acrylic, polyurethene and bitumen-based products on the market. With exceptional service, prompt deliveries and a responsive technical helpline, we have successfully solved your toughest and wettest problems and continue to offer excellent products at guaranteed value.

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FEATURE PAINT PRODUCTS AND TRENDS

Retail paint trends and new paint products

Paint takes up a lot of retail space and it is impossible for retailers to stock everything available in the market. These are the latest retail products available to retailers. how Plascon shows its commitment to protecting the environment by creating products that are ecofriendly and have a low impact on the environment.

Saving money, saving water and saving the environment – Plascon TradePro Roof & More has put all of these benefits ‘under one roof.

For more information visit www.plascon.co.za.

released into the environment and toxic to human and wildlife, especially marine life. All other conventional roof paints contain APEO compounds that over time are washed into the environment and eventually contaminate the soil, water tables, rivers and ultimately

DULUX COLOUR OF THE YEAR 2020

our oceans. For this reason, many European Union and

Tranquil Dawn is the Dulux Colour of the year 2020. It is

other countries have banned the use of APEO’s.

a delicate, fluid shade somewhere between a green, blue

According to Dr Kevin Winter from the University of Cape Town’s Future Water Organisation, “APEOs found in freshwater systems are toxic to aquatic organisms. In

and grey. Tranquil Dawn is supported by four palettes, each featuring the Colour of the Year as the hero.

The palettes are designed to empower and

large doses, APEOs even have the potential to disrupt

inspire customers, while making the task of

human hormonal systems. APEOs are discharged

choosing colour easier.

into freshwater systems from stormwater runoff and sewage works. They are found in a variety of products

CARE PALETTE

PLASCON TRADEPRO ROOF AND MORE

including paints, packaging and cleaning agents.

This creates spaces for positive interactions and is

Plascon launched its brand-new TradePro

There is nearly 20 years of research available on the

perfect for office spaces and healthcare facilities.

Roof and More product that’s making waves

environmental impact of APEOs on waterbodies.”

in water conservation.

Plascon TradePro Roof & More is APEO-free so by

PLAY PALETTE

painting your roof with it you are contributing to a safer,

Great for spaces that stimulate the sense, perfect

healthier and more sustainable planet.

for office spaces and educational institutions.

Plascon’s latest addition to its durable exterior coatings range, Plascon TradePro Roof and More, offers more benefits than ever – an all- in one product.

Water, although a reusable resource, needs to

It is the world’s first all-in-one roof paint and acrylic

be treated responsibly and conserved in order to

MEANING PALETTE

waterproofer to offer a 10-year guarantee for both

avoid pollution and water shortages. South Africa

Use in spaces for contemplation, ideal for residential

benefits delivering the ultimate sun and rain protection

is amongst the most water-scarce countries in the

areas and the hospitality industry.

solution to renewing, maintaining and protecting roofs.

world and one way to use water more responsibly

It is available in eight modern long-lasting colours.

– and save more money on your monthly municipal

CREATIVITY PALETTE

But Plascon didn’t stop there. What makes Plascon

bill – is to harvest rainwater from roofs. As Plascon

An excellent choice for spaces of self-expression,

TradePro Roof and More even more remarkable is

TradePro Roof & More is APEO-free it is safe for the

suitable for residential areas and the hospitality

that it is Africa’s first roof paint to be entirely free of

harvesting of rainwater for non-potable use – good

industry.

the harmful chemical compound APEO. These APEO

for you, good for the environment.

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TradePro Roof & More is yet another example of

For more information visit www.dulux.co.za

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FEATURE PAINT PRODUCTS AND TRENDS affordable to the consumer in a very tough economy.

We are thus proud to announce the launch of the

DURAM’S

Excelsior Multi-Task Acrylic 6-in-1, this a first and final

COLOUR

coat system with fibre to reinforce key properties of

TINTING

water-repellence and coating cohesion,” Guy Lawson,

SOLUTION

managing director , Excelsior Paints quotes.

Duram recently

launched its

innovative new

The Excelsior Paints Multi-Task Acrylic

Colour Tinting

6-in-1 has various key properties that it can be

solution. The

used directly on cement plaster and acts as:

new generation

• A filler coat to smooth minor plaster imperfections

Duram ‘Lifestyle’

• A primer – direct application to cement plaster

Colour Wall,

is possible

EXCELSIOR MULTI-TASK ACRYLIC 6-IN-1

incorporates the

• A sealer – the fibre reinforcement allows this

newly launched

coating to seal surfaces with a high level of

Habitat Colour

coating coherence

Collection. This

• An undercoat – there is no need for any

curated palette

Excelsior Paints is proud to launch the new Multi-

additional undercoating and can be applied

of 90 beautiful

Task Acrylic 6-in-1. This product has been formulated

direct to many surfaces

designer

after extensive laboratory and field testing and is

• Waterproof – the specialised fibre and high

colours for the

a ‘clever’ coating that addresses the needs of the

resin content, along with the extremely tough

contemporary

modern retailer, paint applicator and asset owner.

yet flexible binder combination, contributes to

home, is

For a long time, there has been a growing call to

water-proofing properties.

available in

• Top Coat – serves as a high quality top-coat

90ml factory

typically, needed by a variety of primers and sealers

for interior and exterior wall surfaces with a

tinted colour

on a building project or site.

minimum seven-year life expectancy.

samples that

create products that can provide multiple functions

“We went into the market and visited several building

are displayed as

sites and renovations where interior and exterior

The Excelsior Multi-Task Acrylic 6-in-1 is also

part of the new

paint was being applied onto a variety of substrates,

suitable to apply onto previously painted

colour wall.

and in a myriad of different conditions, to hear

water-based wall surfaces too.

“The colour wall

from the applicators what they were looking for in a water-based wall coating, and what issues they

basically works For more information visit www.excelsiorpaints.co.za

experienced. We then investigated the problems that retailers were having in selling water-based coatings and what they were looking for too. We also spoke to large corporate property asset owners about the problems they have and the maintenance of wall coatings, and the re-decorating or re-painting cycle and the costs involved. The final piece of the puzzle was to send ‘secret shoppers’ into store to see how various wall coatings were being sold by retailers and floor staff, and to see what consumers are asking for. What we discovered, is that there is a great demand for multi-functional coatings that can

consumer. The new colour wall is much more than

// PAINT TAKES UP A LOT OF RETAIL SPACE AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR RETAILERS TO STOCK EVERYTHING A VAILABLE IN THE MARKET. THESE ARE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO RETAILERS //

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as a salesman and benefits both the retailer and a colour wall and is actually a silent salesman and colour display where colour choice is simplified, and the following issues addressed, says Francois Swart, Duram sales director.

• The first part was addressing the question around pastel, deep and clear bases which has never been explained to consumers • They come to the store to choose a colour and want to buy a product in the finish and quality level they prefer • Never before have they been able to connect colour, finish, quality level and price in one

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FEATURE PAINT PRODUCTS AND TRENDS simple-to-use process that does not require

excellent deal while allowing the retailer to make

Duram ColorPro Stir-in Paint and

the salesperson to run off to a tinting machine

industry leading margins in store

WallTech colour samples

to quote the customer on each permutation of colour and product • The next challenge was how to simplify colour choice to the consumer, as most colour walls offer

• This system also vastly reduces the risk of

Duram recently launched the ColorPro stir-in paint

colourant theft in store, as the tint base is sold

colour, and 250ml WallTech colour samples are available

including an allowance for the cost of coloration

too. This fits perfectly into the new developments.

• The retailer’s tint machines are now used to sell

Duram ColorPro was launched in 2017 and has

around 1 500 overwhelming colour choices to

final tinted products rather than have frustrated

had tremendous success in making colour available

consumers

shoppers, who have made their final purchase

to shoppers who are either in a rush or consumers

decision, waiting behind a shopper who is still

who shop at stores that do not offer colour tinting

90 colours dramatically simplifies the colour

asking the retailer to tint five or six small samples

machines and colour walls.

choice for the consumer who now does not have

in store

• The new curated Habitat Colour Collection of

to wait in a queue at the tinting counter to get

• The 3D Habitat Colour Collection blocks visually

The whole idea behind ColorPro is to help retailers reduce their inventory on each product by carrying

colour samples mixed, which can often result in

display the impact of light and shadows on colour

fewer standard colours, as colours can be tinted

inaccurate matches due to small tint volumes

perception, thereby reducing the comebacks to

with ColorPro from white Duram paint. ColorPro is

retailers by consumers unsure of the impact

also extremely cost effective to the consumer.

• This effectively brings it all together by giving the consumer the ability to choose their own product

• The recommended retail price guide included on

The new WallTech Colour Samples are available in

and colour while having all the decision-making

the Colour Wall gives the retailer the opportunity

250ml pastel, deep and clear bases. These sample

factors instantly available

to instantly provide a quote to the consumer

pots are for customers who choose colours from

• The new colour wall answers all these questions

for their purchase by product per colour while

the stripe cards on the Duram Colour Wall and

in one place and allows the consumer to make a

maximising sell-through, margin and return on

want to take a sample home with them. Standard

fully informed decision, right down to a suggested

investment.

colours as well as Habitat Collection colours can be

purchase price they are going to pay for the

tinted into the WallTech colour samples. Each colour

product tinted to the colour of their choice.

The benefits for retailers

This modern colour wall is much more than just a

from the Habitat Colour Collection is available for

beautiful wall with 90 new colours – it addresses

purchase in a convenient and affordable 90ml low

the needs of both the consumer and retailers,

sheen colour sample that has been factory tinted

stimulates further growth of the Duram brand in

for improved colour accuracy.

the decorative space, while significantly simplifying the customer journey when buying colour.

For more information visit www.duram.co.za

TOP PAINTS INTRODUCES THE NEW TREND RANGE OF PRODUCTS In this ever-evolving market, where the demand for quality and affordability becomes non-negotiable, the pressure on the retailer’s margin becomes critical. Top Paints therefore designed its new range with you, the Specialist Paint Store in mind. This was aimed at giving relief to low margin due to ever growing pressure from competition, formulated to provide exceptional durability at an affordable price with trendy standard colours and tinting bases. Trend is a comprehensive range that caters for complete systems rather than mere single applications.

The Top Paints Trend range offers • Consumers can answer most of the questions

• Competitive pricing

themselves and therefore free up the stores’

• Sustainable margin

sales staff to answer more technical questions

• Attractive packaging

consumers may have and also dramatically

• A national footprint

improves customer service turnaround time.

• 8-year guarantee.

• The suggested selling prices indicated on the colour walls allows the consumer to get an

For more information visit www.toppaints.co.za

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LEAST LOST SALES

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FEATURE PAINT BRUSHES AND ROLLERS

CABLE TIES

Choose the right tools for the (paint) job

O

ften consumers wonder aimlessly

The local paint brush and roller market consists of a huge selection of products, sometimes extremely difficult for consumers to navigate.

These are top tips and products to share with your consumer.

of natural hair and synthetic.

through the brush and rollers

Traditionally, natural bristle brushes are

section totally confused as to

preferred for use with solvent based (oil- or

what brush to use on what

alkyd-based) paints, especially for enamels and

surface. These are some products and tips

varnishes. Today, the advances in synthetic

available to consumers.

materials that can be used for brushes means

The biggest mistake made by both contactors and DIY users is not investing in a good brush and roller. You can have the

that excellent results with solvent based products can be achieved with these brushes.

Natural bristles can absorb the water

best paint in the world, and it will not perform

contained in a latex paint, causing them to

if you do not invest in a good applicator.

swell and become soft and limp (similar to

Premium brushes and rollers give better

your own hair when it is wet).

coverage and save paint costs in the long

Most synthetic brushes work well with both

run. In addition, the brushes are more durable

latex and solvent-based paints, but always

and will last for years if you take care of them,

check the manufacturer’s recommendations

so they’re worth the investment.

on the brush. Some of the solvents used in certain solvent-based paints can possibly affect

THINGS TO CONSIDER

the synthetic bristle, but this is unlikely with

Type of paint: If using water-based paint

general decorative (household or architectural)

the best brushes to use are synthetic bristle

solvent-based coatings. Always check the

brushes as they do not absorb water and

manufacturer’s recommendations.

retain their shape and stiffness, but if using solvent based coating, then a natural bristle

Similar rules apply to choosing the right

brush is a very good option. However,

roller: Synthetic versus natural (wool). Always

there are blended bristle brushes that

remember that natural products such as

combine the best of both options.

lamb’s wool are subject to natural variations in their makeup whereas synthetic materials

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Type of handle: Handles are made of a wide

are normally manufactured to fairly stringent

variety of wood or plastic materials. The most

quality criteria, which gives them better

important aspect to keep in mind is the way the

consistency. Obviously price plays an important

handle feels in the user’s hand.

role in the quality of synthetic materials that

Generally, there are three types of paint

are used to make rollers and this will translate

brushes: those made of natural-hair bristles,

into the price of the product to the retailer or

those made with synthetic materials (usually

contractor and to the end user.

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It is useful to run your hand across the roller

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PAINT BRUSHES AND ROLLERS surface to see if any of the fibres are dislodged from the roller as this would be an irritant during the application and finish.

Bevelled ends to the roller also allow for neater work up to cut in edges and indicate care in the roller manufacture. The lack of gaps and no loose edges in the wrapped fabric is also important in creating a uniform finish and indicate a good quality roller. The fabric quality and the quality of manufacture are also important aspects that contribute to a high-quality roller.

ACADEMY BRUSHWARE

The TRUSTED bathroom sealant A common mistake made when purchasing brushes and rollers is that they are often purchased on a price point. The consumer, painter or contractor should first consider the finish he requires in relation to the quality of paint used.

A good quality PVA / enamel paint requires a better brush and roller than an undercoat would require. The type of surface should be considered too. There are various options of brushes and rollers to purchase for various surfaces.

Academy Brushware caters for smooth, semi-smooth, medium to rough surfaces. Regarding the roller, the shorter the pile the smoother the surface.

There has been a major change in paint brushes over the last five

SIKA SANISIL® sanitary silicone sealant for your bathroom and kitchen projects. Sanisil® is a single component acetic moisture curing silicone sealant, suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. It is suitable for sanitary or other sealing applications where long term fungus and mildew resistance is required.

years, more brushes are being made with synthetic filament. In the past, all paint brushes were made with hog hair. Academy Brushware supply synthetic, combination and 100% hog hair paint brushes.

On rollers the technology of thermo-fusion (heat bonding) is now the norm in the market. This means that the roller is more resistant to most solvents and can be washed with thinners, turps and other cleaning agents. Academy have moved all rollers to a 40mm core, which allows for the job to be completed faster.

There are various types of bristles available in the market; natural hog hair, combination of hog hair and synthetic and synthetic brushes.

The advantages of using Sanisil® n Long term fungus and mildew resistance n Excellent UV and weathering resistance n High elasticity and flexibility n Solvent free n Excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates

A flagged synthetic brush is also available that ensures a smooth finish with enamels and varnish.

For more information visit www.academybrushware.co.za

NOW AVAILABLE IN WHITE, CLEAR, BROWN, BLACK, AND GREY

ADDIS PAINT BRUSHES AND ROLLERS Addis stock a wide range of paint brushes and rollers for all types of paint requirements.

Worktime • Great value, all-purpose paintbrush

Sika Customer Service: Tel: 031 792 6500 | Fax: 031 700 1760 Email: headoffice@za.sika.com www.sika.co.za

• Advanced synthetic filament mixes with extra wide ferrule for increased paint pick up • For medium to large interior and exterior paint jobs • Suitable for all paints • Best on semi-smooth to rough surfaces • Available in sizes: 25mm / 38mm / 50mm / 75mm / 100mm and a three-piece set (25mm / 38mm / 50mm).

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FEATURE PAINT BRUSHES AND ROLLERS

CHOOSE WITH COLOUR STANDARD Rating

2-LEVER LOCKS AND LOCK SETS

Naturally blond • Ideal for all woodcare paint jobs

• Available in 12mm / 19mm / 25mm / 38mm / 50mm / 75mm / 100mm / 125mm / 150mm / three piece set and a five-piece set.

• Unique blend of pure bristle and synthetic filament

For more information visit www.addis.co.za

• Suitable for all varnishes, lacquers and can be used

INGCO PAINT BRUSHES

for fiberglass • Best on smooth to semirough wooden surfaces • Available in 25mm / 38mm / 50mm / 75mm / 100mm and a three-piece set (25mm / 38mm / 50mm).

Pro Finish • The professional’s choice • Extra length advanced tapered synthetic filament

The Ingo industrial brushware range distributed

for a smooth even release

by Skillcraft Agencies is a range of professional

• Superior fill density for maximum paint pick up and coverage

HIGH Rating

3-LEVER LOCKS AND LOCK SETS

• Shape retention filament

brushware products available to the market at affordable prices.

These paint brushes have high quality, thicker bristles which hold more paint, ensure smooth

and non-rust stainless steel

application and don’t shed during painting. The

ferrule for brush longevity

paint rollers have a thicker pile, which holds

• Ideal for interior work

more paint and ensures a smoother finish. The

• Suitable for all paints, best

roller itself is very robust, doesn’t deform and

with PVA water-based paints

lasts a long time. The end of the roller is tapered

• Best on semi-smooth surfaces

to reduce paint splatter. The paint trays are

• Available in sizes 25mm, 38mm, 50mm,

very robust and can bear up to 60kg of weight.

75mm, 100mm.

For more information visit www.skillcraft.

Zero Loss

co.za

• No bristle loss technology,

HIGH Rating

4-LEVER LOCKS AND LOCK SETS

4

no bristle will break off or

HAMILTONS BRUSH PAINT ROLLERS

get left in the paint job

We all know that painting is the quickest, most

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FEATURE INSULATION

Insulation the first step to going green

If consumers are thinking of making their homes more energy efficient, the first thing they should be considering is how they can improve its insulation.

D

aneel Pretorius, category manager of Swartland’s Summit range of insulation and decorative ceiling products shares what it is that makes

insulation such an important addition to a home.

There’s no doubt that insulation presents the easiest and most economical way to reduce energy consumption required for heating and cooling a home.

“The better your home is insulated, the more energy you will save when trying to maintain a constant and comfortable indoor temperature. In fact, before you invest in any kind of air-conditioning units, heaters, or green sources of energy, such as solar panels, solar water heating units or heat pumps for example – the first step you should take is to improve your home’s overall insulation,” says Pretorius.

Making sure that a home is well insulated is not just a nice-to-have – according to the SANS 10400-XA building regulations, proper insulation is actually a legal requirement for any new building.

Making sure a home is insulated is not just a nice-to-have, it's a must.

WHAT IS INSULATION? Thermal insulation is defined as products that help

or outer surfaces of the wall. External solid wall

Window insulation: As much as 30% of a home’s

reduce and slow heat loss or gain by providing

insulation, such as fibreglass or wooden shingles for

heat loss can occur through its windows. Today,

a barrier between areas that are significantly

example, needs to be weatherproof, and generally

it is vital to choose energy efficient windows – not

different in temperature. Insulation helps keep the

covers the entire external façade of the building.

only because it will make the interior spaces more

desired temperature of your home constant all

Inner solid wall insulation on the other hand, such as

comfortable, but with the SANS 10400 National

year round – protecting it against the cold in winter,

tongue-and-groove XPS insulation board is installed

Building Regulations, it is also a legal requirement to

and the heat in summer. A well-insulated home will

onto the wall surfaces of interior rooms.

meet certain energy-saving criteria. Double-glazed windows, such as Swartland’s Cape Culture double-

be exceptionally energy efficient – requiring very little energy to keep the indoor temperature at a

Roof and ceiling insulation: Roof insulation,

glazed windows for example, are the ultimate

constant and comfortable level.

such as Knauf mineral wool insulation for

in energy efficiency – they comprise an energy

example, comprises rolls of soft insulation

efficient sealed glass unit with two sheets of glass,

DIFFERENT TYPES OF INSULATION

material that is installed in the roof, between the

separated by a spacer bar, which creates a small

Wall insulation: There are two types of wall

joists and rafters. Ceiling insulation, such as XPS

gap between the two panes and is usually filled with

insulation – cavity and solid wall insulation. Cavity

insulation board for example, comprises rigid

an inert gas called Argon. This creates a barrier

wall insulation is used to fill cavities between the

polystyrene foam board that is installed onto a

between the inside and the outside of the window

inner and outer wall sleeves. Solid wall insulation is

room’s ceilings in order to provide a layer of

unit, and provides insulation keeping the cool air

when there is no cavity to fill inside the wall, and as

thermal and moisture protection and to increase

inside and the warm air outside, or vice versa.

such, the insulation has to be installed on the inner

the room’s overall energy efficiency.

A more affordable option are windows with Low E glazing, which comprises glass panes with an ultra-thin coating that ensures less heat passes through. This coating allows light to pass through the glass, but it blocks UV light, which usually generates heat.

Floor insulation: You have probably noticed how cold a concrete or tiled floor can be in winter.

Floor insulation will solve this issue – it creates an insulation barrier between the cold cement foundation, and the floor substrate above. In

Roof insulation, such as mineral wool insulation comprises rolls of soft insulation material that is installed in the roof, between the joists and rafters.

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FEATURE INSULATION insulation between the concrete and the floor substrate, however in older homes with suspended floors, insulation usually needs to be added to the underside of the flooring. XPS insulation board is the ideal material for this job, as it is easy to install, light weight, affordable and a very efficient insulator.

THE BENEFITS OF HOME INSULATION Of course, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of insulation, is how it can help keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer.

Insulation offers a whole host of other useful benefits as well, including: Energy savings: Did you know that an underinsulated home could use up to 30% more energy in order to keep it at a comfortable temperature.

Air leaks around your windows, doors, through your ceiling, walls and floor, will waste a lot of energy as your heater or air-con will have to work overtime in order to maintain a comfortable ambient temperature. Insulation will help keep the warm or

An under-insulated home could use up to 30% more energy to keep it at a comfortable temperature.

Knauf insulation boasts Ecose Technology, which

also work the other way around – allowing you

lower electricity bills.

means that it is manufactured from rapidly

to turn up the music inside your home, without

renewable natural materials instead of petroleum

disturbing your neighbours.

Reduce your carbon footprint: Insulation can

and bonded using a bio-based technology that is

cool air where it is needed most, and thereby ensure

help you use less energy, which will lower carbon emissions and reduce your home’s impact on the environment. It is essential to look for insulation with good green credentials. XPS insulation board for example, is 100% recyclable, and its manufacture does not emit any harmful wastes or by-products.

free from phenols, acrylics, and it has no added

Protection from moisture and mould: Insulation

formaldehyde, artificial colours, bleach or dyes.

helps to provide a seal against unwanted moisture and humidity, which helps protect your home from

Better indoor air quality: Due to the fact that

excess moisture, mildew and mould.

insulation stands as a barrier between you and the outdoor world, it helps keep irritating allergens and

A fire barrier: Insulation can help stop the

environmental pollutants out of the

spread of fire. Knauf insulation for example,

air circulating around your home –

has been awarded Euro Class A1, and SANS10177 –

ensuring better indoor air quality.

Part 5 fire certification. XPS insulation board will be classified as B/B1/2/H&V in terms of

Insulation presents the easiest and most economical way to reduce energy consumption required for heating and cooling a home.

Prevents noise pollution:

SANS428, which means that although it is

Insulation will not act as a

combustible, it poses no flame-spread hazard.

complete sound barrier, but it

In fact, when exposed to fire, it will shrink away

will definitely help reduce the

from the heat source, creating no flaming droplets

volume of external noise. It will

or flame-spread.

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FEATURE BUSINESS

Invest in supplier relationship management In this eight-part series of articles, Essential Group will share all the methods and tricks of the trade for running a successful hardware store in South Africa. This article focuses on supplier relationship management

S

uppliers are as important to your business

inventory manufacturing, or an importer matching

as your clients and customers; without

foreign goods to local businesses.

suppliers to handle shipping, inventory

quality of goods and services.

To help you develop these qualities in your supplier relationships, put in place overarching agreements,

WHAT DOES SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP

spell out all the essential details, from product or

many businesses would struggle to keep up. Most

MANAGEMENT LOOK LIKE?

service, pricing and delivery, right through to how you

businesses are increasingly focused on end-user

A few key tenets underlie successful supplier

will communicate. Consider including diagrams so that

satisfaction tend to overlook its interactions with its

relationship management:

details aren’t overlooked.

manufacturing and outsourced services,

suppliers. Building strong, successful relationships with your suppliers will help grow your business. Here’s why:

1

Managing and overcoming risks and supply chain Partnership

Develop trust to take the relationship beyond being

crises are fundamental to your business’ operation and customer satisfaction.

MANAGING AND DEVELOPING YOUR SUPPLIER

merely transactional. Bring your suppliers along with

RELATIONSHIPS IS KEY TO BUSINESS GROWTH

your business strategy to build strong business-to-

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

Supplier relationship management is about three

business engagement. Communicate your business

Good supplier relationships can help your business

decades old. Credited to a Harvard Business Review

focus and direction of growth with your key suppliers.

make decisions faster, with better oversight of

article written in 1983 by McKinsey consultant Peter

Listen to and learn from concern or feedback from

risks associated with certain supply lines. Strong

Kraljic, it transformed old notions of supplier relations

your suppliers.

relationships can help you overcome and avoid

being a simple purchase function (operational focus) to supply management (strategic focus).

However, few businesses have proper plans

2 Payment

problems with more agility than your competitors.

Where your suppliers are well-integrated into, or

Ensure suppliers are paid in full and on time. Payment

well-informed about your business, they may be able

or frameworks in place to manage their supplier

delays mean suppliers may need to rely more heavily on

to innovate and improve business practices – for

relationship. Being proactive and strategic about

credit lines and harm your relationship. The larger your

example, one opportunity is striking the right balance

managing this function will help your business

business is, the more likely you are to have slow payment

between internal and outsourced tasks.

get better results in the long run. Having an open

systems. Make sure your invoices are error-free. Research

and ongoing dialogue with your suppliers lets you

suggests nearly two-thirds of past due payments are

faster time from inventory manufacturing to market.

manage risk and build better processes and products.

from incorrect billing. Consider software solutions to track

By having aligned business practices, you can save

Choosing to be reactive means your business will be

supplier payments and purchase orders.

costs, improve data insights, and speed up your

permanently managing bad outcomes or scenarios.

Your business and its suppliers can benefit

3 Quality

One of the best benefits is a lower cost profile and

product supply chain.

Overall, time and energy invested into building

wherever you each sit on the supply chain – whether

Quality suppliers drive your business’ continued

strong supplier relationships allow you to improve

you are a wholesaler and distributor dealing in

success. Rely on qualitative metrics as well as

profit margins. Your business will be able to focus on

high-volume warehouse orders, a manufacturer

quantitative to ensure your business is not simply

growing its customer base rather than navigating

dealing with multiple outsourced parties undertaking

prioritising matters like speed of delivery over the

supply issues and dissatisfied suppliers.

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FEATURE BRAND AMBASSADORS

Athletes are more than advertisers

DEFINITION OF A SPORT BRAND AMBASSADOR A Brand Ambassador is a person who represents an organisation or company in a positive light and by doing so help to increase brand awareness and sales.

In a world where consumers are bombarded with advertising, it is difficult to make a product stand head and shoulders above the rest. This is no easy task and more and more companies are relying on well-known personalities to carry their brand message to the end user.

Q

uality brand ambassadors are not in short

game, but sport became a profession in just about

career to carry them and their families long past

supply these days, but companies have

any discipline and level. This was achieved through

their expiry date. It is no secret that most sports

to make intelligent decisions to make sure

companies sponsoring teams, stadiums, clubs – a

only present a short window period for players to

it supports the right ambassador for its

winning brand. The better the team performed, the

participate competitively. Some careers only last as

products. These ambassadors can be chosen from a

more investment was made, and so it carried on to

long as eight to ten years. Apart from this, players

massive pool of quality professionals these days.

where we find top class professional teams with a full

also risk injury or defeat that can end a career short.

Personalities could be bloggers and influencers on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. Nowadays, it is more prevalent for brands

complement of back up support, such as managers, medical staff transport and more.

A synergy between athletes and sponsors started to develop. Sportsmen could now play sport and

In the early 2000’s companies looked further

be paid for it by their respective clubs. Off the field

to use professional athletes to be their mouthpiece

than just a team or a club. There are only so many

players can became brand ambassadors for various

to its audiences.

to support and the game was on for the companies

products and brands, endorsing it and portraying a

with the fattest check books and not everyone could

lifestyle of success.

Since sport became more than just a playing field, professional sportsmen had the opportunity

afford to play. A big change came when sponsors

to completely focus on what they do best – play

started focussing on individuals.

professional sport.

Athletes and influencers have established themselves as brand ambassadors. They create

This opportunity opened up a world of possibilities

brand awareness, act as product developers and

Since the 90’s there has been an up soar of

for professional athletes to be even more committed

idea generators. Their main task is to convince

professional sportsmen. It wasn’t just the very

to their respective disciplines. It is no easy feat being

customers and dealers of the quality and added

top who could invest 100% of their time into their

a professional sportsman, solely relying on a sports

value of branded products.

TENDAI ‘BEAST’ MTAWARIRA

KIRSTEN LANDMAN

A good example of this is Springbok prop Tendai Mtawarira. Last year the

In January, Kirsten Landman was the first woman from Africa

Springboks brought South Africa together again like never before, winning

and third woman overall to ever have finished the Dakar on a

the rugby World Cup by beating England 32-12 in Japan. It united the nation

motorcycle and Ryobi was there all the way.

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in a euphoria of celebration.

In this World Cup, one of the most capped Springbok props Mtawarira played

That Won’t Quit’ brand,

his heart out. Better known as the Beast, the rugby world knows when

partnered with athlete,

he has the ball in

Kirsten Landman who

hand with Beastsst!

epitomises the ‘won’t quit’

echoing through

mentality.

the stadium as

Landman is the first

spectators encourage

African female to complete

his almost un-human

The Dakar Rally’s motorbike

like strength when he

classification. She survived

carries the ball and

a life-threatening injury a

gains metres into

few years ago where she

enemy territory.

was catapulted off her bike,

Matus and Hikoki has

ruptured her spleen, and

officially signed on

eventually had to learn how

Tendai ‘The Beast’

to walk again.

Mtawarira as its

Landman sure proved her

brand ambassador

‘won’t quit’ mentality. In the

for 2020. This means

years to come we will see

that Matus can

even more of these brand

now utilise all the

ambassadors emerge,

marketing for Hikoki

carrying the flag for brands

with the Beast.

across the world.

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ROBBEN ISLAND TOUR

EST tours Robben Island

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The view from Robben Island of mainland South Africa.

In March, EST Building hosted members and other stakeholders to a visit to Robben Island in support of the Kathrada Foundation. This is an annual occurrence with all proceeds being donated to the foundation.

T

he recent Robben Island tour

programmes that will deepen nonracialism and

facilitated by EST was guided

create an equitable society.

by Christo Brand, an ex-prison guard at Robben Island and

Maintain a centre that will carry out all of the activities and programmes of the Foundation.

Pollsmoor prisons. Christo recently wrote about his time in the prison service, and about the

ROBBEN ISLAND

friendship that evolved between him and Nelson

Mandela served 27 years in prison, split

Mandela during their time on Robben Island.

between Robben Island, Pollsmoor Prison,

The tour was a huge success, and visitors

and Victor Verster Prison. Amid growing

had time to reflect on the past as well as the

domestic and international pressure, and

future of South Africa.

with fears of a racial civil war, President F. W. de Klerk released him in 1990.

THE KATHRADA FOUNDATION

Mandela and de Klerk led efforts to negotiate

The objective of the Kathrada Foundation is to

an end to apartheid, which resulted in the 1994

deepen non-racialism in post-apartheid South

multiracial general election in which Mandela

Africa. The Foundation works towards this

led the ANC to victory and became president.

objective by executing programmes, projects

Leading a broad coalition government, which

and campaigns, which support various areas.

promulgated a new constitution, Mandela

It promotes the values, rights and principles

emphasised reconciliation between the

enshrined in the Freedom Charter and the

country’s racial groups and created the Truth

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

and Reconciliation Commission to investigate

The Foundation organises seminars, lectures,

past human rights abuses.

debates and discussions and undertakes

Economically, Mandela’s administration

research on issues which promote a non-racial,

retained its predecessor’s liberal framework

non-sexist and democratic South Africa.

despite his own socialist beliefs, also introducing

Kathrada’s role in South Africa’s liberation struggle and its relation to the role of other individuals, groups and movements both

measures to encourage land reform, combat poverty and expand healthcare services.

Internationally, he acted as mediator in the

nationally and internationally is to collect, record,

Pan Am Flight 103 bombing trial and served

promote and display its message through

as Secretary-General of the Non-Aligned

historical artefacts and contemporary material.

Movement from 1998 to 1999. He declined a

Establish a research and documentation centre that will provide selective historical and contemporary documentation and

second presidential term, and in 1999 was succeeded by his deputy, Thabo Mbeki.

Mandela became an elder statesman

archival material on liberation history in

and focused on combating poverty and

South Africa in general, and to make this

HIV/AIDS through the charitable Nelson

available for academic and scholarly research.

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REPORT BACK ROBBEN ISLAND TOUR Continued from page 33

EST Building hosted members and stakeholders (pictured here) to a visit of Robben Island in support of the Kathrada Foundation.

// IN MARCH, EST BUILDING HOSTED MEMBERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO A VISIT TO ROBBEN ISLAND IN SUPPORT OF THE KATHRADA FOUNDATION //

CHRISTO BRAND

corporate functions, and teaching

Christo Brand was just 19 years old

people about Mandela’s legacy.

when he first met Nelson Mandela after being tasked with guarding

He is concerned about the criticism levelled at the former president.

one of the ‘most dangerous criminals’ in South Africa.

“I think the youth are uninformed about Mandela. It’s very easy to

Over the past 20 years he worked

criticise him and say he was a sell-out

as a tour guide at the Robben Island

but they weren’t there and didn’t see

Museum. He recently retired – a

the sacrifices he made,” said Brand.

bittersweet moment for him.

“It was very sad to leave because

The 58-year-old will also use his book, Doing Life with Mandela, My Prisoner,

the people I worked with were also

My Friend written with Barbara Jones

political prisoners who were on the

and published in 2014 as a way of

island. Some of them I guarded but

educating people about Mandela.

I also feel like I must leave it to the

Brand became a prison warder in

younger people now who can come

1978 to avoid conscription. He was

and experience the significance of

stationed on Robben Island, where

this island,” said Brand.

he guarded Mandela and his fellow

The former prison warder is

Rivonia trialists until a transfer in

shifting his focus to working with

1982 saw Brand moved to Pollsmoor

tourists, speaking at schools and

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“When I got there (Robben Island) I was shocked to see how old people were treated and for me I had to treat them with respect. Pollsmoor is where we really got to talk and when we started to take him (Mandela) out so that he could begin negotiations,” he said.

“One of my memories is when I smuggled in a baby (Mandela’s grandchild) for Mandela to meet, and that’s really when we became friends.”

After guarding Mandela for 12 years in total at different prisons, Brand went to work at Parliament before Kathrada organised for his return to the island after the opening of the Museum.

It was enlightening for the group meeting Christo.

Each person who wanted got Christo's book signed by him.

Robben Island Museum is a world heritage site.

Visitors inspecting one of the prison cells.

Nelson Mandela with fellow prisoner.

Authorities isolated leaders from the rest general prison population.

// CHRISTO BRAND WAS JUST 19 YEARS OLD WHEN HE FIRST MET NELSON MANDELA AFTER BEING TASKED WITH GUARDING ONE OF THE ‘MOST DANGEROUS CRIMINALS’ IN SOUTH AFRICA //

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REPORT BACK EXPO

Homemakers –

bigger and better than ever before Johannesburg Homemakers Expo took place last month and proved to be a great success.

Concrete gave visitors demos on the best DIY projects for homeowners. Demonstrations included talks on concrete products, techniques for clay and ceramics, woodworking, revamping old furniture and even adult doodling.

THE GARDEN TABLE With live demos by garden gurus such as Tasha Tollman, Terry Moller, Sandy Roberts, Paul Vlok, JJ van Rensburg, Brenda Niehaus, Jan Lubbinge and Matthew Keulemans as well as food fundi’s lzelle Hoffman and Johan Du Preez, The Garden Table

H

omemakers Expo was definitely the

“We did things differently this year and it paid off.

place to be last month. The Expo

Our 2020 Expo was one of the most successful to

connected visitors with the products

date”.

and services that helped them design

This year’s Johannesburg Expo brought many

the spaces they occupy, while mingling with experts

highlights, making choosing a favourite difficult.

and connoisseurs to get the most out of the

The lnHabit Workshop and The Garden Table were

experience.

packed everyday with inquisitive visitors looking

This year’s Expo was about improving the

to learn something new. While the Designer Spaces

way people live in their homes and how they

Challenge brought inspiration to visitors looking to

connect with everything around them. This

add a truly African flair to their home.

included the topics of the year, environmental sustainability, supporting local businesses and

INHABIT WORKSHOP

being better informed about product origins.

The InHabit workshop was a big success. Artisans

Homemakers COO, Hestelle Robinson says that this

and experts such as Jana Nel, Joe Strydom and the

year, the team took a fresh approach to the Expo.

team from Vermont Sales and World of Decorative

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theatre was packed everyday with visitors eager to learn more.

Made possible by DIY Garden Designer, Malanseuns, Bark Unlimited Organics, Fern Lily Design and Landscaping and Lighthouse the feature entertained and educated visitors on a variety of topics.

// THE EXPO CONNECTED VISITORS WITH THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT HELPED THEM DESIGN THE SPACES THEY OCCUPY // who designed The V56 Smart Hedge

DESIGNER SPACES

Trimmer. The hedge trimmer was inspired

The Designer Spaces Challenge was a

by his passion for nature and green living.

great way for visitors to see how to create

The first runner up was Loubser Meyer

the ultimate living space. The theme was

who designed The Triton MT101, which is a

inspired by Africa and the designers

smart combination saw that monitors the

delivered truly beautiful designs.

wear on internal components and informs

Visitors had the chance to vote for their

the user of any bad machine practices. The

favourite designer with the bonus of

saw also prevents circular saw kickback to

winning a cash prize.

ensure the safety of the user.

This year, the winner of The Designer

Natalie Selibas was also a runner up.

Spaces Challenge was Lindiwe Ludonga

She designed a smart dustbin created to

from Blooming Oaks Inc.

encourage recycling and bring an aesthetic appeal to the home. Most importantly the

YOUNG DESIGNERS CHALLENGE

bin was designed to make life smart and

The industrial design students from the

simple by automatically creating a shopping

University of Johannesburg collaborated

list based on the goods you throw away.

with Vermont Sales and Homemakers to

The winners won a cash prize from

bring the most cutting-edge ideas to life.

Homemakers Expo and a special prize from

The overall winner was Katlego Madumo

Vermont Sales.

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REPORT BACK HOBBY X

Hobby expo for all walks of life

Hobby X, the largest hobby expo in South Africa took place from 4 to 7 March at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg and was as always a big attraction for hobby enthusiasts.

H

obby X was again a rather big affair with

source materials, equipment, machinery and supplies

discuss the merits and benefits of each product

people coming together from all walks of

utilised in the pursuit of hobbies and crafts.

face-to-face with suppliers and network with other

life to indulge in their hobbies and to see what is the latest on show.

Hobby-X is an invaluable resource for businesses in

The first day featured a trade focus day where exhibitors are specifically geared to deal with trade

members in the same industries.

Everything is not just about trade and it was

buyers. This was the perfect opportunity to meet

certainly an event to remember by hobbyist. The expo

the hobby, creative craft, stationery and recreational

manufacturers, importers, distributors, and agents

caters for a wide array of hobbies, from reptiles and

sectors too. It is the premier trade exhibition for these

of a wide range of products. It is also a great platform

snakes, artisanal food, motorcycles, fishing products

sectors and the ideal platform for trade buyers to

to discover the latest innovations and trends, and

to arts and crafts and much more.

// HOBBY X, THE LARGEST HOBBY EXPO IN SOUTH AFRICA TOOK PLACE FROM 4 TO 7 MARCH AT THE TICKETPRO DOME IN JOHANNESBURG //

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NEWS PRODUCT TEST

Surviving the pressure test A range of hoses and connectors were put through strenuous trials by a test team over a twelve-month period and the Wedgit Hose and connectors were able to outperform all of its competitors.

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wide selection of garden hoses and

many of the competing hoses to suffer from

connectors, including the Wedgit

increased brittleness, not able to handle the

range, were put to the test by a

demands put on them, with continued kinking

team of heavy-handed workers

eventually leaks will develop. All the Wedgit

under real life conditions. The products were

hoses remained supple and leak-free and

exposed to conditions that would generally be

continued to offer more resistance to kinking

viewed as abnormally abusive, but which is not

than any other hose and are still in place today.

uncommon to typical South African conditions

to last ten years. Significant levels of costly

put away after use but were left outside in the

plasticisers are mixed into the raw material at

sun, exposed to considerable temperature

manufacture to ensure sufficient levels remain

fluctuations; they were driven over, parked on

to ensure suppleness even after many years of

and underwent abusive pulling and tugging.

usage. It remains wise to keep hoses out of direct

Pressure tests were performed using electrical

sun when not in use – this will increase the life of

pumps to achieve pressures much higher than

any hose. The unique nine ridges of the Wedgit

normal municipal water pressure. The fittings

hose contributes to improved resistance to

also underwent drive-over tests to determine

kinking and ensures a long-lasting use.

whether any would survive such harsh treatment.

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The hose connectors were also subject to

Testing continued over a twelve-month period

harsh treatment in the tests. A number of

on Wedgit and competing fittings and hoses,

the traditional connectors had to be replaced

with Wedgit connectors fitted on both Wedgit

over the term, and a couple of O-rings needed

hoses and competing hoses.

replacement, while Wedgit connectors offered

Leaving hoses exposed to the harsh southern

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Wedgit offers a premium garden hose designed

and garden environments. Hoses were not

superior performance in all the tests. When the

African climatic conditions would accelerate

connectors were subjected to drive-over tests,

their degradation. Chemical substances that are

none survived intact. However, some of the

designed to keep hoses supple tend to leach out

Wedgit connectors suffered only minor

in the sun, causing the hose to become brittle,

damage and could be repaired to enable

which result in leaks when the hose is subjected

them to continue operation. The robust design

to kinking. The combination of harsh treatment

with less moving parts improves its ability to

and continued exposure to the weather, caused

withstand the knocks of life.

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The strength of the Wedgit connectors can be ascribed to the engineering-grade materials that are used (which is 30% tougher in certain toughness measures than materials used by competing products). This UV-treated material

shortcomings of the traditional systems, they

offers superior mechanical strength and rigidity.

set out to develop something better, simpler and

The quick connection and no leaking are another

easier to use. Today, the fruits of their innovation

big plus for Wedgit.

and perseverance – a robust, non-leaking, kink-

The patented Wedgit system offers unique

resistant garden hose solution can be enjoyed by

coupling technology, both between connector

all gardeners in southern Africa.

and accessories (quick connect) and between

“This new brand is long overdue in the market

the connector and the hose. The latter employs

as there has been no new innovation in this area

a hose-nut coupling that offers an unequalled

for many years. The great feature about this

strong bond to the hose.

product is that you don’t need to replace all your

Wedgit offers a complete hose solution with

garden hose fittings, as the Wedgit team have

12mm (1/2”) garden hoses (offered in 20m, 50m

cleverly designed the converter caps that enable

and 100m lengths) boasting burst pressure

existing sprayers and nozzles to work with the

ratings of 35 bar, and 19mm (3/4”) hoses offering

new Wedgit system. One can still use their current

burst pressure of 28bar. The latter is available

hose and accessories,” said Dale Englebrecht,

in 25m, 50m, and 100m lengths. The complete

director at Vermont Sales. “Our team has put

connector range includes Quick Connect fittings

this product through the mill and tested it, with

for both hose diameters, tap connectors for all

great report backs. Wedgit will certainly solve

four tap sizes found in southern Africa, as well as

a lot of irritations with homeowners who have

hose-to-hose, hose repair, three-way t-piece and

experienced frustration with their current hoses

accessory adaptors. The range, which includes

and connectors.”

value for money starter set combos, is rounded off with a durable adjustable nozzle and the newly launched Wedgit Soft Spray, a quality zinc-alloy adjustable soft spray suitable for roses and finer seedlings that require a gentle watering solution.

Wedgit’s inventors, Henk van der Meijden and Alexis Wadman, are experienced product innovators and designers having registered numerous patents between them. The Wedgit concept was born when, frustrated by the

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NEWS FIRE SAFE

Make modern buildings fire safe

ASP Fire have been involved with a number of high-profile building projects where it was able to reduce the total spend on fire protection by up to a tenth of the total budget, simply due to its innovative fire-engineering design recommendations.

I

t is critical for modern buildings to have the

profile building projects where we are able to reduce

houses in the

necessary fire detection and protection

the total spend on fire protection by up to a tenth of

agricultural

systems in order to comply fully with the

the total budget, simply due to our innovative fire-

industry. “In every

National Building Regulations and Building

engineering design recommendations.

instance, we have

Standards Act, 1977 (Act 103 of 1977), Fire Protection,

“We understand how buildings work, and can

been able to

as set out in SANS 10400 Part T: 2011. However,

collaborate with the entire professional team, from

make a significant

ensuring that a building is compliant often requires

the architects to the mechanical and electrical

contribution to

the involvement of a fire-engineering specialist

engineers, as well as specialist areas such as hazardous

the design, and

such as ASP Fire right from the initial design phase,

storage and access control,” van Niekerk highlights.

also reduce the

according to CEO, Michael van Niekerk.

Smaller architectural practices are also unlikely to

overall project

have an in-house fire engineer, which is where ASP Fire

cost. Architects

can play a vital role.

also have peace of

“The first question is what value we can add? If we are engaged early enough, we can often help architects avoid often costly mistakes when it comes to either

“One of our main aims is not only to make

ASP Fire CEO, Michael van Niekerk.

mind that their buildings are fully compliant and have

over- or under-specifying fire-protection systems. This

architects aware of the role of fire engineering

the correct fire detection and protection systems

is largely due to the vast experience and track record

in building design, but how important it is in

installed,” van Niekerk concludes.

we have in this regard,” van Niekerk comments.

terms of cost-efficiency to engage with an expert

While few architectural firms have the luxury of being

such as us from the outset. Where we have worked

able to work on a full range of projects, and invariably

with architects in this regard, we quickly

focus on a particular market sector, if they do secure a

become integrated with the professional team,”

building type out of their normal area of specialisation,

van Niekerk stresses.

it is best to bring an expert on-board.

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ASP Fire has worked on a wide range of projects, including industrial projects, and even packing

// WE CAN OFTEN HELP ARCHITECTS AVOID OFTEN COSTLY MISTAKES WHEN IT COMES TO EITHER OVER- OR UNDER-SPECIFYING FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS // − Michael van Niekerk

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NEWS SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS

Sound supplier relationships

are Essential

Sound SRM will ensure customer satisfaction with customers clamouring for a reliable and professional service offering, and this is a major focus for the Essential Group.

S

upplier Relationship Management (SRM)

long-term research and development of its

estimated. The partnership is symbiotic;

key suppliers and, while the Essential Group

neither can exist without the other’s

has a national footprint, the system is not so

respect and trust, allowing for free comment

cumbersome as to lose touch with individual

and sharing of ideas — all in the interests of the

suppliers. Essential is innovative and agile, using

partnership and, ultimately, customer satisfaction.

technology and systems to integrate its supply

SRM however, is often neglected in favour of

while working directly with them, either through

to the success of a business. Unhappy suppliers

training or other activities.

which in turn impacts negatively on the bottom line. And no amount of customer schmoozing

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development is fostering mutual trust.

Globally, there are retail groups dictating that suppliers trim their margins, demanding lower

cannot be relied on.

prices, and some retail giants extend payment

In 2013, management consultancy, Efficio

terms to suppliers from 30 days to as much as

Consulting, revealed that, although it’s no easy

90 days. In the Middle East, there are instances

task to find reliable suppliers, few companies are

of construction companies waiting 400 days for

improving their SRM. This, despite the fact that by

payment, well after the project has been delivered.

changing to a more strategic approach with key

This is untenable and unsustainable, as well as

suppliers, the outcome can be advantageous for

being a clear indication of a lack of respect.

both suppliers and buyers in the long run.

This is where the Essential Group (boasting

Developing a relationship with suppliers is not simply based on the traditional method namely,

390+ suppliers nationally) excels, where ‘squeezing’

ensuring the business’ operational needs are

suppliers to achieve supply chain cost reductions

met, but more on sustainability: where will the

and safeguard profits, is furthest from mind.

partnership be further down the road; will there

Essential recognises that suppliers are integral

be continuity of price, quality and consistency of

to the business’ strategic vision. Suppliers are

product — will there even be a partnership? The

partners, improving performance to the benefit of

building of relationships has taken on a strategic

its buying group, supplying vital products that keep

focus, beneficial to both parties, no strong-arming

the wheels of trade turning.

involved; mutual respect is key.

Companies who have a sound relationship

are incentivised. The company prides itself in

with their suppliers enjoy a relationship based on

having sincere relationships with each of them.

loyalty; loyalty of consistency, (timeous) supply,

It offers platforms to fast-track growth with

quality of product and prioritisation of order.

a 340-strong membership base and are very

For more information, contact us at +27 (0) 11 471 0800

One of the main challenges in supplier

will get feet through the door if the supply chain

Part of Essential’s success is that its suppliers

Call your rep today!

chain. It encourages competition among suppliers,

customer relationship building, despite it being key equal a broken and/or unreliable supply chain,

ROOF N A I L

Essential believes in co-investing in the

in all businesses cannot be under-

Sound SRM will ensure customer satisfaction,

selective as to whom it accepts as a supplier, with

with customers clamouring for your reliable

each one evaluated closely and assessed for how

and professional service offering. With focus

they will fit into the supply chain holistically. Once

on sound supplier relationship management,

a supplier is listed with Essential, its head office

customers will enjoy doing business with you and

endorses them and they in turn, gain access to the

will feel that their money is well-spent, boosting

footprint of national retail members.

your bottom line.

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NEWS INNOVATION

A two-way spray and no lost straw

The innovative WD-40 Smart Straw is the world’s number one selling multi-purpose maintenance spray with a delivery system that offers two-ways to spray with no lost straw.

W

D-40 was developed in 1953 to

construction workers, plumbers,

displace moisture and prevent

electricians, marine mechanics,

corrosion as a part of the

carpenters and agricultural

Atlas missile programme. The

maintenance teams.

formulation was so successful that it was packaged

WD-40 is a silicone

for consumer demand and the product performance

free, truly multi-purpose

has made WD-40 the world’s multi- purpose

maintenance spray that

maintenance spray of choice, available globally.

stops squeaks, drives

The Smart Straw sprays two ways to help get the

out moisture, cleans and

job done right, whilst reducing overspray and clean

protects, loosens rusted

up time. Flip the straw up for a precise stream or flip

parts and frees sticky

it down for a wider spray – plus it is permanently

mechanisms.

attached so you will never lose the straw again.

For effective retailing,

In the downwards position, you get a wide spray

the WD-40 Smart Straw

which can cover large areas fast. If you flip the straw

is packed in a branded

up you get a pin-point stream to precisely apply the

display case, to allow for on and off shelf display.

product and avoid messy overspray.

The WD-40 aerosol cans use CO2 as the

WD-40 Smart Straw has become a DIY’ers, favourite and is also used by automotive professionals,

propellant and all cans have a 360* valve, allowing you to use the WD-40 upside down.

// WD-40 IS A SILICONE FREE, TRULY MULTI-PURPOSE MAINTENANCE SPRAY THAT STOPS SQUEAKS, DRIVES OUT MOISTURE, CLEANS AND PROTECTS, LOOSENS RUSTED PARTS AND FREES STICKY MECHANISMS //

WD-40 Smart Straw is an innovation that has become the leader in aerosols and is part of the WD-40 family that features standard aerosol cans in 100ml, 200ml, 400ml as well as bulk product in 5l and 25l containers.

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NEWS RETAIL BRAND

Co-branding

builds better businesses

Power Build, a retail brand affiliated with the UMS Group, is a buying group dedicated to the task of building better businesses and it collaborates with its members to build a strong brand.

Y

our hardware store is part of your

BENEFITS OF CO-BRANDING

planning, hardware merchandising and loss control.

community. It’s been there for decades,

WITH POWER BUILD

Operational and sales support is also provided

and every person in your town has

Establish Credibility – Co-branding enables

with Power Build members receiving full assistance

heard of it or has used its services

businesses to build or enhance their brand by

and follow up on order placement, business

at one time or another. It’s a true family-owned

teaming up with another respected business.

development and query resolution. Its hardware

business. But now, it needs an edge. It is struggling

Two brands coming together in unison establishes

retailers are able to work with UMS and suppliers

to compete against the larger, national chain

credibility because each company is able to

to create innovative branding opportunities, which

stores, and even though its well-known and

highlight and reflect each other’s assets and thus

generate consumer activity.

well-loved in your community, it needs to grow

strengthen their position in a given market.

beyond what it is.

The success of the UMS business model and the existing infrastructure enables Power Build

Extend Reach – When two brands come

to pay its members the maximum, most

opportunity to increase their market share and

together to form a co-branding partnership,

competitive rebates in the industry – and the

grow their businesses by co-branding with a bigger

they automatically are given the opportunity

best part is that there are no monthly fees.

brand. It is a marketing strategy that uses multiple

to gain the interest of each other’s market.

brand names as part of a strategic alliance.

This in turn can extend their reach and visibility

current UMS rebate department to ensure the

to a market they may once not have had access

accurate and seamless management of rebate

its own identity to create a melded brand with the

to. With the help of co-branding, extending reach

flow from suppliers to members. The sophistication

help of unique logos, brand identifiers and colour

can also ultimately increase the chances of

of the system allows for detailed rebate analysis

schemes. The point of co-branding is to combine

generating more sales for each brand.

by member and supplier to assure all parties of

Small, family-owned businesses have the

Each brand in such a strategic alliance contributes

the market strength, brand awareness, positive

the accuracy and avoidance of delays with regards

associations and the historical significance of two

Enhanced Marketing Visibility – A huge bonus

or more brands to get consumers to purchase

of co-branding is that the efforts of the

products at these stores.

national brand can be together leveraged

Power Build, a retail brand affiliated with the

with the efforts of the existing brand/store

UMS Group, is a buying group dedicated to the

name, thus enhancing what was already

task of building better businesses. It collaborates

there. This benefit allows for more creative

with its members to build a strong brand using a

ideas and opportunities to better market

combination of its existing brand and nationally

products and services and therefore can

recognised brand, ie co-branding.

potentially result in a greater ROI.

Power Build assists with effective marketing, exterior signage, social media, uniforms and

POWER BUILD’S OFFERING

more. It fosters relationships that are based on

Power Build’s offering includes a team of

consolidation and teamwork to stand out from

experienced staff, with the expertise to assist

the competition.

our members with range extensions, category

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MERGER

Gardena sets eyes on a greener future

Well-known garden care products company, Gardena and the Husqvarna group has joined forces in the South African marketplace, with a specific focus to further enhance its product offering to the market.

G

ardena, Europe’s leading watering

continuity to the market.

and garden care products

The Gardena sales office is situated at the

company, has provided South

Lifestyle Business Park, Randpark Ridge, and

African consumers with a range

will be equipped with an interactive showroom

of innovative, German engineered and

for customers to view the product range.

system-oriented products for over 40 years.

Gardena would like to thank its customers for

It has long maintained the top brand position

their support over the last 40 years and look

in the South African market due to the

forward to furthering growth in the future.

dedication to cleverly designed, reliable and

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functional products made and tested to a

4 different spray patterns:

quality to withstand the harsh local conditions.

• ecoPulse™ jet spray • Hard jet spray • Flat jet spray • Gentle mist spray

As part of the next stage in Gardena’s growth strategy, the decision has been made to consolidate the Gardena business within the already existing Husqvarna Group operations through the creation of a dedicated Gardena sales company. The sales company commences on 1 April 2020 and will be joined by the experienced Gardena team assuring a level of

// GARDENA AND THE HUSQVARNA GROUP HAS JOINED FORCES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MARKETPLACE, WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS TO FURTHER ENHANCE ITS PRODUCT OFFERING TO THE MARKET //

Powerful jet spray

Adjustable water flow

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The leading gardening brand trusted by consumers for over 50 years. www.gardena.co.za

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Available everywhere in Southern Africa

Contact us today!

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NEWS OUTDOOR LIGHTING

Outdoor lighting – decorate, deter and detect APPEARANCE

unnoticed. Floodlights that

Outdoor lighting makes your home and

are motion-activated or set

garden look better. A strategically lit exterior

on timers make excellent

and garden enhances your home’s appearance

security lighting, especially

at night, with decorative fixtures such as

at the entrance of your home

outdoor lamps and pendants adding stylish

as this will deter would-be

flair. Well-thought-out landscape lighting can

intruders as they approach

be used to highlight your home’s architectural

your property.

features, showcase beautiful flower gardens, or light up trees and fountains.

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of a home in the dark is

A garden and outdoor entertainment area

dangerous and can lead to

shouldn’t just be used during the day.

the owner or guests being

We live in a country with a generally mild

seriously injured. Sharp

year-round climate, making outdoor living

edges, stairs, drop-offs, and

possible both during the day and at night.

tripping hazards are all difficult to

When a garden and entertainment or patio

avoid when visibility is poor. Illuminating

area is well-lit it can be used long after the

exterior areas such as pathways,

sun goes down. Floodlights offer a substantial

staircases and pool areas make them

amount of general illumination and can be

visible to those using them and therefore

used to brighten up portions of the garden

prevent possible injury. It’s especially

such as the pool or braai area. Pendant

important to illuminate the entrance to

lighting, wall sconces and lanterns illuminate

a home so that guests can identify the

the patio area for entertaining in the evening

house number, park their car, and walk

and al fresco dining.

up to the front door with ease.

SECURITY

INCREASE PROPERTY VALUE

Outdoor lighting plays an important role

Outdoor lighting increases your property

in protecting a home and loved ones from

value and will get an immediate return on

unwanted intruders. A home immediately

investment. In fact, it has been listed by a

becomes less of a target when it is sufficiently

large percentage of potential home buyers

illuminated at night because there are no dark

as an essential feature for their ideal home.

spots for criminals to hide in. When installing

Investing in quality outdoor lighting

lighting for security, don’t forget about

showcases the best elements of a home

the sides of the house too. Ideally walk the

and increases its curb appeal, making it

perimeter of the property and make a note of

an attractive option when it goes on the

any dark corners where intruders might go

market.

// OUTDOOR LIGHTING PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN PROTECTING A HOME AND LOVED ONES FROM UNWANTED INTRUDERS //

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There are many good reasons for consumers to invest in quality outdoor lighting.

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LOCTITE THREADLOCKER PRODUCT RANGE From heavy industrial equipment to delicate electronic components, LOCTITE Threadlockers dramatically increase the reliability of threaded assemblies.

LOCTITE threadlockers are available in a wide variety of strengths.

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NEWS PRODUCT REVIEW

Reduce unplanned downtime

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Optimise assemblies and reduce unplanned downtime with LocTite.

MECHANICS OF A THREADED FASTENER

difficult (seized bolts and nuts) when repair or

AND FACTORS THAT AFFECT IT’S RELIABILITY

maintenance is required.

Tightening the nut on a bolt stretches the bolt,

A lot of these issues can be eliminated by

much like a spring. In technical terms, you elongate

simply making sure that the gaps between

it. Elongation is necessary for creating the clamp

the threads are completely filled – and liquid

load. More torque results in more elongation and, in

threadlockers are a solution that has been

turn produces more clamp load.

around for almost 70 years now.

The benefits of using a LocTite threadlocker

The clamp load keeps the two components

extends beyond just locking the bolt in place.

together, creating friction in three ways:

It also prevents corrosion and galling, provides

• Between the bolt head and the clamped

excellent chemical and thermal resistance, as well

components

as making disassembly for maintenance easier.

• Between the nut and the component / flange face

One LocTite threadlocker 50ml bottle replaces over 800 standard washers on most common

• Between the threads of the nut and the bolt.

bolt sizes.

The red LocTite bottle itself is a bit of a

You should think that all this together should be

celebrity in its own right. This year it will be

enough to keep the bolt tightened and hold the

undergoing a ’rejuvenation, making it easier

pieces together no matter what, but not really.

for the customers to recognise the original

There are certain cases where threaded

LocTite red bottle.

fasteners keep static assemblies together. In those cases, they’ll hold just fine. However, they are also used on many assemblies that are subjected to load and vibration.

Vibration will cause side-to-side movement of the nut and bolt because the threads don’t fit tightly enough to entirely fill the space between them (no matter how tightly pressed together they seem to the naked eye). Mechanical

• STOP FASTENER FAILURE BEFORE IT HAPPENS • TIGHTEN YOUR OPERATION. ELIMINATE LOOSENING • TRADITIONAL FASTENING METHODS HAVE GAPS. THREADLOCKERS FILL THEM.

fasteners like a washer can be added, but this still does not resolve the issue of the spaces between the threads of the nut and bolt. Once vibrational stress becomes greater than friction, the bolt will loosen. It usually takes 50-100 cycles for the threaded assembly to completely fail.

Apart from vibration, there are several

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factors that can affect the reliability of a threaded assembly. For example, relaxation in bolt tension can occur due to settling of the nut head and creeping of the gasket. In case of different substrates being joined, variable service temperatures can cause different thermal expansion of the materials, which will also negatively affect the fastener performance.

Finally, good old corrosion, a well-known enemy

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NEWS PRODUCT LAUNCH

Sephaku introduces new product

Sephaku recently extended its product offering to include SepRoad, a road stabilisation product. Whilst the product is mainly used for road projects, it can also be used for other conventional concrete such as curbs, culverts and drains.

S

epRoad is a CEM ll B-L 32,5N class

achieve the highest compacted density and

cement. It is formulated to comply with

therefore the best unconfined compressive

South African National Standard SANS

strength and achieve the best durability for your

50197-12013 cement specification for

stabilised road subbase to receive the final wearing

common cements and specifically formulated to

surface.

stabilise a broad range of road materials. SepRoad is formulated using intimately ground clinker and

BENEFITS

high-quality limestone. Reducing plastic index (Pl),

Ideal formulation for modification of different

unconfined compressive strength (UCS) of high clay

soil types:

soils, ensuring durability, stability and strength. The

• Extremely versatile for a wide range of building

longer setting times make it ideal to stabilise longer

and civil applications • Ideal to do longer stretches of stabilisation on

stretches of road.

Sephaku blended cements have lower embodied

roads • Due to longer setting times when used for

CO2 as a result of a proportion of the clinker of the base cement being replaced by a high grade

stabilisation gives better UCS strengths • Ease of use by spraying or bags.

alternative cementitious addition.

In soil stabilisation the objective is to thoroughly intimately mix a carefully selected crushed soil

The product can (whilst it is available on site) be

and a stabilising agent, SepRoad, with an optimum

used for other conventional concrete tasks like

moisture content as tested in a laboratory to

curbs culverts and drains.

SOR SENAFE S

High quality, silicone based sealing compound which cures at room temperature forming a tough elastic rubber seal.

Tough and elastic silicone rubber for superior sealing Temperature resistant from -50°C to +300°C for short periods Chemically resistant to: Petrol, Diesel, Paraffin, Water, Oil, Anti-Freeze. (Not for use on parts continuously immersed in petrol) Non-corrosive Sensor Safe

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NEWS TRAINING ACADEMY

New paint training academy opens its doors

Excelsior Paints has opened its own paint training academy to help retailers better understand and sell more of its products.

E

xcelsior Paints identified that the paint industry is lacking in knowledge of paint products and paint application at retail level.

Training is not widely offered or available but

paint is a product that requires some technical knowhow, to be able to use and sell it correctly.

“We decided to start the training academy to empower people not only in paint but as well as people skills to sell the Excelsior paint products professionally and with confidence, says Guy Lawson, Excelsior Paint’s managing director.

Excelsior Paints now offer a variety of training courses to help retail staff sell paint products with more confidence to the public.

The following training programmes are available: • Paint Technology 1 • Product knowledge • Customer care • Merchandising • Colour-psychology • How to handle a customer queries and complaints • Colour tinting.

“We endeavour to expand on our programme and

Problem solving came much easier and proper

invite people to make use of this as an opportunity

advice could be offered immediately. On a

to learn and better understand paint and paint

customer level, where we did training, sales

products,” says Lawson. The training programme

definitely increased and the staff felt more

started at the beginning of this year, and the training

confident and comfortable selling the Excelsior

facility is situated at Excelsior Paints’ factory in

paint products. The increased knowledge and

Industria West, Johannesburg. In-store training is also

confidence made the staff in the workplace

available and can be booked in advance.

and retail shop floor more enthusiastic and

“We trained all our internal staff and the result was a better understanding in customer needs and the upsell on products increased.

positive,” says Lawson.

Retailers are encouraged to make use of this opportunity to increase its sales.

Bookings can be made by mailing a request to, Email: lorrainedb@myawchem.co.za

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Solid steel body

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WATERPROOFING

Sika solves waterfront leak problem

As skylights started leaking at the well-known V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, a solution was needed to solve the problem and a new Sika product was the product of choice.

T

he Victoria and Alfred

The contractor, Skysite Rope

Waterfront (V&A) is

Access offered the adopted solution

known as a place where

of leaving the original sealant in the

the city meets the

joints and over- sealing with Sikasil

sea. Situated in the city of Cape

Bridge Tape 300, a preformed

Town with Table Mountain as its

silicone profile tape with Sikahyflex

backdrop, it is one of the most

305 AP weather sealant to seal all

visited tourist destinations in Africa.

existing joints, making them 100%

It is known for its beautiful architecture, which boasts a wealth of history on its walls. It

waterproof as silicone bonds to silicone.

A reason for the use of the

houses various heritage sites,

Sikasil Bridge Tape-300 was

historic landmarks and many

that it is an ultra-low modules

other attractions. Over the past

silicone tape that presented an

140 years, the harbour has

economical alternative to cutting

undergone numerous changes

out existing failed joints. Some

which continue even today

advantages of this tape include;

with the redevelopment of land

high tear resistance, resistance

and buildings. It is therefore

to corrosion and UV resistance.

imperative that this gem is kept in

Sika helped by initiating training

best form all year around.

to ensure the job was done in

The management team of the

the correct manner as other Sika

waterfront identified the leakage

products were used such as Sika

of the skylights as a major

Activator 205 as an adhesion

problem that needed to be solved

promoter and Sika CleanGlass to

as they had leaked for some time

ensure all glass surfaces were left

and were in urgent need of repair.

meticulously clean.

Consulting engineers, David

This project was a unique for

Elston and Associates assisted in

Sika as it was the first of its kind

selecting an appropriate remedy.

in the country using the Sikasil

The team decided to employ

Bridge Tape-300. Having the

a method of over-sealing the

V&A Waterfront as a reference

glazing joints, offering advantages

for the company is a fantastic

of less labour and less time to

start for this new Sika product.

complete. This 4 600 linear metre

With the Sika products and

project was made possible by

methods used on these skylights

using Sika products.

there is no doubt that the V&A

In July 2019 the revamp of the glass skylights began.

N

W E

Waterfront can retain its well renowned reputation.

// THIS PROJECT WAS A UNIQUE PROJECT FOR SIKA AS IT WAS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY USING THE SIKASIL BRIDGE TAPE300. HAVING THE V&A WATERFRONT AS A REFERENCE FOR THE COMPANY IS A FANTASTIC START FOR THIS NEW SIKA PRODUCT // DIY & INDUSTRIAL TRADE NEWS APRIL 2020

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DIY AWARDS NOMINATION PROCESS

The DIY & Industrial Trade News Industry Awards The DIY & Industrial Trade News Industry Awards is into its 11th year and the nominations process has started!

It is that time of the year already and the nominations process for the DIY Awards 2020 are in full swing.

Have a look through the set categories below and nominate your favourite suppliers in each.

• SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR • SERVICE SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR • RETAIL GROUP OF THE YEAR – (only to be voted for by suppliers)

SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR Nominate industry suppliers delivering excellent service.

SERVICE SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR Nominate the best service providers, such as financial services.

• PAINT COMPANY OF THE YEAR • POWER TOOL COMPANY OF THE YEAR

RETAIL GROUP OF THE YEAR

• HAND TOOL COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Nominate the leading voluntary hardware retail

• BUILDING MATERIALS COMPANY OF THE YEAR

groups. (Only to be voted for by suppliers).

• OUTDOOR COMPANY OF THE YEAR • HARDWARE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

PAINT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

• INDUSTRIAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Nominate paint companies who merchandise and

• WHOLESALER OF THE YEAR

support the sales of coating products.

Companies are nominated in advance and hardware and build retailers are therefore given the opportunity to nominate companies under the relevant category.

“The nominations are based on company performance judged by the DIY & Industrial Trade News

POWER TOOL COMPANY OF THE YEAR Nominate power tool companies who stock

team through industry events, engagement with the brand, news, features – to mention just a few.“

reliable , yet profitable products at retail outlets.

To nominate a company, please email johann.gerber@newmedia.co.za

HAND TOOL COMPANY OF THE YEAR Who are your best hand tools supplier in the business?

JUDGING: All nominated companies are judged as follows: • Every month DIY & Industrial Trade News readers can vote online at www.diytradenews.co.za • Voters must add their email address and each address can only vote once per month • All nominated companies are scored internally on the following criteria:

BUILDING MATERIALS COMPANY OF THE YEAR. OUTDOOR COMPANY OF THE YEAR.

⁰ DIY & Industrial Trade News Advertising ⁰ Featured articles in DIY & Industrial Trade News

HARDWARE COMPANY OF THE YEAR.

⁰ Industry activities ⁰ Overall brand exposure

INDUSTRIAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR.

⁰ Product articles featured in DIY & Indsutrial Trade News • Votes and overal scores are combined to calculate winners.

WHOLESALER OF THE YEAR. DIY & INDUSTRIAL TRADE NEWS APRIL 2020

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Continuous research and laboratory

Den Braven products have unique attributes,

testing has gone into formulating this

and correct sealing, jointing, filling, and adhesive

quality product range for the built,

applications, will demonstrate why Den Braven

DIY and glazing markets to name a few.

products offer different quality and lasting solutions.

Visit our FaceBook page for our latest “how to” application videos

JHB: + 27 11 792 3830 • DBN: 031 579 2375 • CT: 021 552 9674 • sales@denbraven.co.za • www.denbraven.co.za Please contact us for further technical information and assistance.

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DIY AWARDS NOMINATION PROCESS

Product of the year 2020 Entries are now open for ‘Product of the Year 2020’ and suppliers are invited to enter their new/innovative products to stand a chance to walk away with the ‘ Product of the year’ award. The competition is in its second year after its successful launch with more than 60 entries in 2019.

Any local supplier may enter a product which is new and/or innovative and that tick the most important retail boxes.

• Merchandisable – is the product easy to merchandise, does the supplier supply merchandising support etc • Product turnover – does the product offer quick turnover or if high ticket a good return on retail investment • After-sales service from the supplier • Come backs This category requires an entry fee of R1 500 excl VAT per product – should you enter three or more products this rate will drop to R 1 200 excluding VAT per product. All of the entered products will be featured in the August issue of DIY & Industrial Trade News, on our website and will be

For more information, please contact Natalie Sanders at nsdiytrade@gmail.com

advertised on Facebook and our newsletters. A stand-alone digimag featuring the entries will be sent to our digital database in September and October. Judging will be done by our readers and each of the categories above get a score out of 10. The Gold and Silver winners will be announced at our annual awards in December.

The Gold winner will get a free full page advertisement in an issue of their choice during 2021 – this is valued at R 13 500 plus VAT.

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PRODUCTS SIKA PRODUCTS

Sikagard-905W Sikagard-905W is a trusted damp proofer and surface hardener.

SPECS • Prevents damp in plastered or rendered surfaces, brick or stone • Saltpeter treatment

MAGNETIC DOOR STOP

• Prevention of mould growth • Surface hardener for weak and dusty substrates • Clear after drying Size: 5L and 25L

The Yale magnetic door-stop is not only stylish but will hold your door in place. Never be frustrated again with doors drifting due to air movement in your home or office.

• Doorstopper with magnetic hold (spring-loaded stop)

Sikagard-703W

• Fitting: Concealed mounting points with fixings included

If you are looking for a rain and water repellent

• Material and finish: Zinc alloy or Satin Nickel

for your stone, mortar or bricks Sikagard-703W is the one.

DISTRIBUTOR: Yale Security CALL: 011-761-5000 | VISIT: www.yalelock.co.za

Sikagard-703 W creates a barrier to make the surface water repellent and protects building material against water penetration.

Sikagard-703 W is also used to help protect roof

TFC Plaster Sealer is a uniquely designed waterproofing

tiles, brick walls and walkways from the growth

compound that is both easy to use and economical. The

of moss or algae.

Size: 5L and 25L

application is simple. Simply mix with water and apply to PLASTER SEALER

the surface with a block brush or trowel, 24 hours before tiling – no need for a membrane. Use Plaster Sealer on all

designated ‘wet’ areas such as showers, bathrooms, patios, balconies and pool surrounds.

Sika Boom Sika Boom is a fixer and insulator all in one.

Sika Boom is a multi-purpose expanding foam for weather sealing and insulation of doors, windows, gaps and cracks. It’s value pack allows for an extra high yield and saves the user time. Sika Boom can also be sanded and painted. And an added advantage is its multi-positioning nozzle.

Size: 500ml and 750ml

Sikafloor Garage If your garage floor is needing a make-over consider Sikafloor Garage. Sikafloor Garage is a two-part, water dispersed, coloured, epoxy resin-based coating.

USES • For garages, laundry area, workshops, production areas, warehouses, showrooms, etc.

Coloured epoxy coating for concrete, cement screeds, broadcast systems and epoxy mortars • Increased durability and life span • Protective floor coating • Low VOC and solvent free DISTRIBUTOR: Sika | CALL: 031-792-6500 VISIT: www.sika.co.za APRIL 2020 DIY & INDUSTRIAL TRADE NEWS

DISTRIBUTOR: Tile and Floor Care | CALL: 011-822-6901 VISIT: www.tfc.co.za

Master Lock is recognized around the world as the authentic, enduring name in padlocks and security products. Since our founding in 1921, we have worked hard to earn and maintain the trust of our customers by delivering on our promise of strength and quality and by continually setting new standards for lock design, application and performance. As the largest global manufacturer and marketer of padlocks, we continue to build our founder’s passion for innovation, quality and compelling value into our expanding lines of security solutions.

Master Lock has been at the forefront of padlock innovation since 1921. The continual development and refinement of fit for purpose products continues to this day and into the future.

Master Lock has recently launched new Travel and Excell padlocks to enhance the existing product offering.

Customer feedback has highlighted the need for the Excell range of padlocks to be available for retail in keyed alike packs. To address this need, the 50mm standard and brass covered Excell padlocks, as well as the Excell weather covered padlock and the Excell discus padlock are all now available in packs of two which are keyed alike.

New Transport Safety Authority (TSA) approved padlocks are available in 32mm, 35mm and 36mm sizes. Depending on the model it is available with either solid or cable shackle and 3 or 4 dial combination.

Unique to Master Lock is the 15mm rod lock which operates with a key.

Contact your preferred Master Lock Wholesaler today for the new product offerings.

Tel: (021)

508-1250 Widest Range of Mobile Security Padlocks

Bike

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PRODUCTS Introducing the best of both worlds, the ET36A corded adaptor allows you to run CORDED AND FLEXIBLE

cordless power tools as if they corded, which gives the user more flexibility.

It has a high-power output (over 1 000W)

and is compatible with a wide range of power tools. Corded or cordless, the power output remains the same – why choose when you can have both?

SPECS • Power input: 1 010W (120V:1 050W) • Operating temp range: -10°C to 40°C • Tool compatibility: 36V Multi Volt tools • Adapter: 0.8kg without cord • Box: 1.2kg without cord

DISTRIBUTOR: Matus | CALL: 011-681-9100 | VISIT: www.matus.co.za

ALUMINIUM STAND

Find the complete solution for patio doors on the Samson Aluminium Gluedevil

It is an excellent adhesive for

stand. Boltfix’s Samson brand provides

Wood Glue is

bonding:

a complete patio door kit, which includes

a high quality,

• Paper

the handle. Also look out for its patio

fast-drying

• Cardboard

door rollers, which comes in both

and non-toxic

• Stone

double and single options as well as

multi-purpose PVA adhesive

• Cloth

two different finishes – stainless steel

which dries to a clear finish. It is

• Leather

and yellow zinc plated. To compliment

suitable for soft and hard woods

• Felt

the patio door range, you will find night

WOOD GLUE

as well as for processed boards.

latches too and these are available in

Gluedevil Wood Glue is ideal for

Pack sizes: 100ml, 250ml,

both the DIY enthusiast as well

500ml and 1lt bottles, 5lt

as for craft and school projects.

and 25lt bucket.

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five different finishes.

DISTRIBUTOR: Boltfix EMAIL: thinus@boltfix.co.za VISIT: www.boltfix.co.za

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PRODUCTS Textured wall coatings All Purpose Medium EXCELSIOR PAINTS

Textured Flexible Acrylic is a tough, UV resistant, granular textured wall coating

for interior and exterior walls providing a unique coarse, granular, textured appearance while covering hairline cracks and plaster imperfections. Available in a white and a range of colour card colours.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Unique granular medium textured appearance • A good quality general purpose matt acrylic • Suitable for interior and exterior surfaces • Water-based, low V.O.C. and low odour

Matt acrylic Trade Decorators Matt Acrylic is a good quality general-purpose matt acrylic paint for interior and exterior surfaces available in a white and a range of colour card colours. The product offers excellent opacity for use as a first coat and final coat onto properly primed surfaces and is suitable as an economical finishing coat for walls with a smooth matt finish.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Matt finish for ceilings and walls • A good quality general purpose matt

The Borneo range of taps

and kitchen taps is a firm option

from Glo Tool boasts classical

for decor considerations.

and modern designs that will

The Borneo Pan Set is a

complement any decor style.

top flush suite offers a more

The Borneo range also has a

controlled flush and a quieter

timeless look to finish off your

flush. These products are easily

basin, which allows for counter

installed, but we do recommend

or wall mounted taps. This

that you utilise the services of a

stunning range of bathroom

certified plumber.

acrylic • Suitable for interior and exterior surfaces • Water-based, low V.O.C. and low odour

NEW TAP RANGE

Satin Acrylic Trade Decorators Satin Acrylic is a high quality general-purpose satin sheen acrylic paint for interior and exterior surfaces available in a white and a range of colour card colours. The product offers excellent durability and is fully washable and stain resistant for use as a finishing coat for exterior and interior surfaces.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Soft satin finish for walls • A fully washable low-sheen acrylic • Suitable for interior and exterior surfaces • Water-based, low V.O.C. and low odour DISTRIBUTOR: Excelsior Paint | CALL: 011-474-1900 VISIT: www.excelsiorpaints.co.za APRIL 2020 DIY & INDUSTRIAL TRADE NEWS

DISTRIBUTOR: Glo Tool | CALL: 011-805-1786 VISIT: www.glotool.co.za

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PRODUCTS PRUNING TOOLS

The New Gardena Range of Pruning Loppers has excellent cutting force, is ergonomic shape and lightweight.

There are many varieties of garden shrub and each variety has different location and care requirements.

But there is one thing they all demand – regular pruning. This not only ensures shrub vitality, but also guarantees a pleasant appearance and a consistently impressive fruit yield.

The redesigned Gardena Pruning Loppers range features EasyCut, EnergyCut and TeleCut models and boasts excellent cutting power, perfect ergonomics and a significantly lighter weight than previous models. The drop-shaped aluminium lever arms ensure a lasting cut and especially comfortable handling. The arms decrease the weight of the Pruning Loppers considerably and fit securely and comfortably in your hand thanks to the ergonomically-shaped handles with soft plastic components. The end buffers made of special plastic to ensure that each cut is gentle on the wrists.

Precision-ground blades with a ‘made in Germany’ non-stick coating ensure a precise cut that is gentle on plants.

Due to the superior quality of the cutting tools, Gardena offers a 25-year warranty on the entire cutting range.

DISTRIBUTOR: Gardena VISIT: www.gardena.co.za

Kirk Marketing offer retailers

• Tile • Carpet and LVT trims

• Laminate and LVT flooring

10 top quality brands to choose from that specialise in:

• Movement joints

• Mosaics

• Tiling tools

• Entrance mats

• Vinyl

• Cleaning chemicals and products

QUALITY BRANDS

• Bathroom accessories

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PRODUCTS LocTite 518 pen

LocTite HY 4070

LocTite 270

The new LocTite 518 pen

LocTite HY 4070 is a two-part, transparent,

LocTite 270 is a high-strength

combines the leak-fighting

cloudy colourless to pale yellow cyanoacrylate/

threadlocker for maximum

properties of 518 Flange

acrylic hybrid gel adhesive that provides a fast

efficacy in the securing and

Sealant with a roll-on

fixture at room temperature in bond gaps up to

sealing of bolts, nuts

applicator that makes

5mm. It suits various substrates including most

and studs to prevent

applying a liquid flange

plastics, rubbers and metals. It is used where

loosening due to vibration.

sealant easier than ever with

complete cure of excess adhesive as well as

The product serves

less waste and less mess.

temperature and moisture resistance, is required.

to permanently lock

Best application results are achieved with LocTite

assemblies, which must

flexible, high strength,

10 ml Hybrid and Cyanoacrylate mixing nozzle.

not come loose. It works

chemical resistant seal that

on all metals, including

fills all voids and will not tear

SPECS

passive substrates such as

or decay. For use on rigid

• Non-sag

stainless steel, aluminium

iron, aluminium and steel

• Gel consistency prevents adhesive flow, even

and plated surfaces. It is

LocTite 518 forms a

on vertical surfaces.

flanged mating surfaces,

proven to be tolerant of

including surfaces that have

• Gap filling up to 0.02 in (5mm)

minor contamination due to industrial oils; motor

minor contamination.

• Temperature and moisture resistance

oils, corrosion prevention oils and cutting fluids.

Can be disassembled by heating to 300°C.

Available pack size: 11gm

SPECS • Easy to apply

SPECS

• Reduces inventory – one package for any size or

• High-strength general threadlocker for maximum efficacy

shape gasket needed

• Prevents loosening on vibrating assemblies –

• Total surface coverage

pumps, gear boxes or presses

• Reliable, long-lasting seal

• Works on all metals, including passive substrates

• No gap, breaks or distortion

– stainless steel, aluminium, plated surfaces

• High performance on inactive metals • High blow-out resistance

• Can be disassembled by heating to 300°C

• Ease of disassembly

• P1 NSF Reg. No.: 123006

Available pack Sizes: 10ml and 50ml

LOCTITE PRODUCTS

Cleaning liquid

TANGIT PRODUCTS

Tangit cleaner is a special blend of

FEATURES AND BENEFTS

solvent designed to remove any surface

• Safe and reliable bonding

coating and release agents from the PVC

when used with Tangit

pipes. This blend also mimics the action

pipe adhesive

of the PVC Cement itself and by applying

• Prevents leakage problems

it before the adhesive, the welding

• High purity – dries without residue

process is initiated and the surface is

• Reliably removes residues

already partly dissolved and softened.

and soiling

Gluing PVC Tangit is a global brand offering solution to plumbers.

The current South African range comprises pipe

for pressure applications • Can be used for electrical conduits, gas piping and water pipes

adhesive for glueable thermoplastics in the fields of industry, agriculture and sanitation.

WHERE TO USE TANGIT

Tangit PVC-U is a solvent containing glue based on

• Industrial pipeline construction

PVC-U for joints of pipeline systems and made of

• Chemical plant construction

Polyvinyl Chloride. Tangit can also be used for

• Water treatment plants

gluing of ABS in low temperature systems.

• Swimming pool construction • Interior plumbing installation

FEATURES AND BENEFTS

• Irrigation systems

• The bond is flexible, waterproof and resistant

• Green houses

to heat and pressure • Tangit can be used to join PVC and ABS pipes

• Sewerage systems • Pressure and non-pressure pipes

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DIRECTORY

Industry

directory

If you would like to have your company published in the monthly DIY & Industrial Trade News directory, submit your details for the attention of Johann Stadler to johann.stadler@newmediapub.co.za ABRASIVES Academy Brushware ✆ 011-873-1266 @ info@academybrush.co.za Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Benray Tool Wholesalers ✆ 011-683-8350 f 011-434-5725 Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 f 011-454-0117 Grinding Techniques (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-271-6400 w www.grindtech.com Hamilton’s Brush ✆ 011-448-2998 w www.hamiltonsbrush.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Lukas Abrasives ✆ 011-825-1550 011-872-0144 Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Ruwag ✆ 0861-789-248 0861-789-243 Saint-Gobain Abrasives ✆ 012-657-2800 w www.saint-gobain.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Tile & Floor Care (TFC) ✆ 011-822-6901 @ sales@tfc.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011-314-7711 0866-88-66-33 Werner Brushware ✆ 011-835-2136 w www.wernerbrushware.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

ADHESIVES A-Shak ✆ 086-112-7425 011-822-2354 Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za abe ✆ 011-306-9000 w www.abe.co.za Alcolin ✆ 021-555-7400 f 021-552-1848 Den Braven SA ✆ 011-792-3830 @ sales@denbraven.co.za Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 Henkel ✆ 0800-138-181 ✆ 011-617-2600

L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za National Adhesive Distributors ✆ 011-315-5181 086-544-8866 Permoseal ✆ 021-555-7400 w www.permoseal.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Pratley ✆ 011-955-2190 011-955-3918 Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Ruwag ✆ 0861-789-248 0861-789-243 Sika South Africa ✆ 031-792-6500 031-700-1718 TAL ✆ 011-206-9700 @ taltech@norcrossa.com WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

BATTERIES Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za Hamilton Brush ✆ 021-903-3176 @ info@hamiltonbrands.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

BRUSHWARE Academy Brushware ✆ 011-873-1266 @ info@academybrush.co.za Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Gardena ✆ 010-591-3988 w www.gardena.co.za Hamilton’s Brush ✆ 011-448-2998 w www.hamiltonsbrush.co.za

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Harris Brushware ✆ 012-804-7305 012-804-6188 L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Werner Brushware ✆ 011-835-2136 w www.wernerbrushware.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 First Cut ✆ 011-614-1112 011-614-1121 L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Lasher Tools ✆ 011-825-1100 w www.lasher.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za

CAR CARE Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Holts South Africa ✆ 011-613-6111 w www.holtsauto.com L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za NCS Colour Centre ✆ 011-486-3190 w www.ncs.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za

CLEANING

CHAINS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Bulk Product Support ✆ 011-828-7841 @ sales@bulkpro.co.za Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za Fixwell Mayfair ✆ 011-403-7641 @ fixwell@fixwell.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Libra Marketing & Sales ✆ 011-680-8110 @ dean@dejuca.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786-657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za

Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Gardena ✆ 010-591-3988 w www.gardena.co.za Kirk Marketing ✆ 011-444-1441 w www.kirk.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Sika South Africa ✆ 031-792-6500 031-700-1718 Tile & Floor Care (TFC) ✆ 011-822-6901 @ sales@tfc.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za

CLOTHS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za

CONSULTANTS Rapidtrade, automations sales ordering system ✆ 011-493-9755 w www.rapidtrade.biz

CHISELS

CORDAGE

Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za

Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za

L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786657 @ info@qualitools.co.za

CORNICES Araf Industries ✆ 031-569-1961 @ info@araf.co.za Cornice Maker ✆ 0860-995-000 w www.cornicemaker.co.za Fixwell Mayfair ✆ 011-403-7641 @ fixwell@fixwell.co.za

CURTAINS & ACCESSORIES Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za MacNeil ✆ 010-591-3988 w www.macneil.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za

CUTTING TOOLS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za First Cut ✆ 011-614-1112 011-614-1121 Kirk Marketing ✆ 011-444-1441 w www.kirk.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Lasher Tools ✆ 011-825-1100 w www.lasher.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

DAMP-PROOFING PRODUCTS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Colortone ✆ 021-703-1553 w www.colortone.co.za

30

years

and we can still “handle” it!

WE MAKE DOORS WORK!

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DIRECTORY Duram ✆ 021-555-3090 w www.duram.co.za Everbond ✆ 011-661-5700 w www.medal.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Sika South Africa ✆ 031-792-6500 031-700-1718

Vermont Sales ✆ 011-314-7711 0866-88-66-33 WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

ELECTRICAL

ACDC Dynamics ✆ 010-202-3300 w www.acdc.co.za Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Radiant Lighting & Electrical ✆ 011-386-0000 011-448-1428 Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za

DECKING

Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za

DISPLAY STANDS

Display Group ✆ 011-914-3595 @ info@displaygroup.co.za Storeworks ✆ 011-613-3839 w www.storeworks.co.za The Delta Display Team ✆ 011-422-1882/4 @ info@deltadisplay.co.za

FASTENERS

DIY

Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Araf Industries ✆ 031-569-1961 @ info@araf.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Bulk Product Support ✆ 011-828-7841 @ sales@bulkpro.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786-657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

DRILLS

Afmit ✆ 012-250-2380 w www.afmit.co.za Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Benray Tool Wholesalers ✆ 011-683-8350 011-434-5725 Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 011-471-0808 First Cut ✆ 011-614-1112 011-614-1121 L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Ruwag ✆ 0861-789-248 0861-789-243

Abracon ✆ 011-474-1850 w www.abracon.co.za Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Dawon ✆ 011-026-5856 w www.eureka.co.za Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za FTS Industries ✆ 011-878-2600 w www.ftsindustries.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za MacNeil ✆ 010-591-3988 w www.macneil.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Ruwag ✆ 0861-789-248 0861-789-243 Safetop ✆ 0860-736-275 w www.safetopdiy.co.za Sunstart ✆ 011-026-5856 w www.eureka.co.za Timbalok ✆ 011-397-3917 @ kyle@rooftruss.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

FILES

Afile ✆ 012-250-2380 w www.afmit.co.za Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za

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Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786-657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

FITTINGS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Gardena ✆ 010-591-3988 w www.gardena.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

Qualitools ✆ 0861-786-657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za Watex ✆ 011-769-2600 011-769-2101 WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

GENERATORS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Tile & Floor Care (TFC) ✆ 011-822-6901 @ sales@tfc.co.za

GENERAL SUPPLIERS

abe ✆ 011-306-9000 w www.abe.co.za Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Kirk Marketing ✆ 011-444-1441 w www.kirk.co.za Matco ✆ 011-452-7961 w www.matcomarketing.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Sika South Africa ✆ 031-792-6500 031-700-1718 TAL ✆ 011-206-9700 @ taltech@norcrossa.com Tile & Floor Care (TFC) ✆ 011-822-6901 @ sales@tfc.co.za

Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Araf Industries ✆ 031-569-1961 @ info@araf.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Benray Tool Wholesalers ✆ 011-683-8350 011-434-5725 L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za

GARDENING

HAND TOOLS

FLOORING & ACCESSORIES

Academy Brushware ✆ 011-873-1266 @ info@academybrush.co.za Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Araf Industries ✆ 031-569-1961 @ info@araf.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 Gardena ✆ 010-591-3988 w www.gardena.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Lasher Tools ✆ 011-825-1100 w www.lasher.co.za Lawn Star ✆ 021-535-5249 w www.lawnstar.co.za MacNeil ✆ 010-591-3988 w www.macneil.co.za Marley Pipe Systems ✆ 011-739-6800 w www.marleypipesystems.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za MayFord Seeds ✆ 011-548-2800 w www.mayford.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za

Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Benray Tool Wholesalers ✆ 011-683-8350 011-434-5725 Cachet International ✆ 031-240-8100 031-240-8108 Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za First Cut ✆ 011-614-1112 011-614-1121 Gedore ✆ 031-705-3587 w www.gedore.co.za Kirk Marketing ✆ 011-444-1441 w www.kirk.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Lasher Tools ✆ 011-825-1100 w www.lasher.co.za MacNeil ✆ 010-591-3988 w www.macneil.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Mastercraft ✆ 011-797-0430 w www.mastercrafttools.co.za

Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Stier ✆ 0861-789-248 0861-789-243 Topline Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 0861-TOPLINE 031-569-6120 Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za Wera Screwdrivers ✆ 031-702-9321 w www.wera.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

HARDWARE Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Araf Industries ✆ 031-569-1961 @ info@araf.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Benray Tool Wholesalers ✆ 011-683-8350 011-434-5725 Bulk Product Support ✆ 011-828-7841 @ sales@bulkpro.co.za Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za MacNeil ✆ 010-591-3988 w www.macneil.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Safetop ✆ 0860-736-275 w www.safetopdiy.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Timbalok ✆ 011-397-3917 @ kyle@rooftruss.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

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DIRECTORY Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Watex ✆ 011-769-2600 w www.watex.co.za

INSURANCE OUTsurance ✆ 08 600 60 000 w www.outsurance.co.za

IT Rapid Trade ✆ 011-493-9755 w www.rapidtrade.com IQ Retail ✆ 021-880-0420 @ info@iqretail.co.za

KITCHEN SINKS AND ACCESSORIES Saffer/Stability ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.saffer.co.za/www.stability.co.za

LADDERS Academy Brushware ✆ 011-873-1266 @ info@academybrush.co.za Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6811 w www.lgtools.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

LAWN CARE Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Gardena ✆ 010-591-3988 w www.gardena.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6811 w www.lgtools.co.za Lawn Star ✆ 021-535-5249 w www.lawnstar.co.za MayFord Seeds ✆ 011-548-2800 w www.mayford.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za

LIGHTING Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Electroline ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Radiant Lighting & Electrical ✆ 011-386-0000 011-448-1428 Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za

LOCKS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Araf Industries ✆ 031-569-1961 @ info@araf.co.za Fort Knox ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.fortknoxlocks.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

LUBRICANTS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Safetop ✆ 0860-736-275 w www.safetopdiy.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

MAGNETS Modern Magnetics ✆ 011-315-3270 w www.modernmagnetics.co.za

MAINTENANCE Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Safetop ✆ 0860-736-275 w www.safetopdiy.co.za

MATERIALS AUTOMATION JMC South Africa - Commercial ✆ 011-668-0300 w www.jmcsa.co.za

MINIATURE POWER TOOLS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Dremel ✆ 011-651-9600 w www.dremel.com Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011-314-7711 0866-88-66-33

ONLINE ORDERING SYSTEMS Rapid Trade ✆ 011-493-9755 w www.rapidtrade.com

PAINT & ACCESSORIES Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Cedar Paint ✆ 012-804-2130 012-804-8517 Colortone ✆ 021-703-1553 w www.colortone.co.za Dulux ✆ 011-861-1146 w www.dulux.co.za Duram ✆ 021-555-3090 w www.duram.co.za Excelsior Paints ✆ 011-474-1900 w www.excelsiorpaints.co.za MacNeil ✆ 010-591-3988 w www.macneil.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Medal Paint ✆ 011-661-5700 w www.medalpaints.co.za Plascon ✆ 011-951-4500 w www.plascon.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Powafix ✆ 0860-254-620 @ Info@Powerfix.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Promac Paints ✆ 012-804-7305 w www.promacpaints.co.za

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Prominent Paints ✆ 011-389-4648 w www.prominentpaints.co.za SA Paint Industry Training Institute ✆ 011-615-1195 w www.sapma.co.za

PAINT CHEMICAL SUPPLIERS Cure Chem SA (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-397-6364 w www.curechem.com

PAINT MANUFACTURING SUPPLIERS Cure Chem SA (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-397-6364 w www.curechem.com Top Paints ✆ 016-362-1064 w www.toppaints.co.za

PLASTER RENDERING Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za A-Shak ✆ 086-112-7425 w www.ashak.co.za Powafix ✆ 0860-254-620 @ Info@Powerfix.co.za

PLUMBING Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Bulk Product Support ✆ 011-828-7841 @ sales@bulkpro.co.za Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 Laco ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Marley Pipe Systems ✆ 011-739-8600 w www.marleypipesystems.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Saffer/Stability ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.saffer.co.za/www.stability.co.za

POOL CARE Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Clinobrite (by Pratley) ✆ 011-955-2190 w www.pratley.co.za

POWER TOOLS AEG ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Benray Tool Wholesalers ✆ 011-683-8350 011-434-5725 Black & Decker ✆ 011-797-0101 w www.blackanddecker.co.za Bosch ✆ 011-651-9600 w www.bosch.co.za BSC Tool & Service Centre ✆ 011-493-9375 011-493-0126 Dewalt ✆ 011-683-8350 w www.dewaltpowertools.co.za Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 Ingco ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Kirk Marketing ✆ 011-444-1441 w www.kirk.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6800 w www.lgtools.co.za Makita ✆ 011-878-2600 w www.makita.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za

Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011-314-7711 0866-88-66-33 WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

POWER TOOL ACCESSORIES Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Benray Tool Wholesalers ✆ 011-683-8350 011-434-5725 Bosch ✆ 011-651-9600 w www.bosch.co.za BSC Tool & Service Centre ✆ 011-493-9375 011-493-0126 Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za Ingco ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6811 w www.lgtools.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Ruwag ✆ 0861-789-248 0861-789-243 Safetop ✆ 0860-736-275 w www.safetopdiy.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011-314-7711 0866-88-66-33 WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

RAINWATER HARVESTING Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Marley Pipe Systems ✆ 011-739-6800 w www.marleypipesystems.co.za

ROPE Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6811 w www.lgtools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786-657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

ROOFING FASTENERS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Safetop ✆ 0860-736-275 w www.safetopdiy.co.za Timbalok ✆ 011-397-3917 @ kyle@rooftruss.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

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Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za

Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za Safetop ✆ 0860-736-275 w www.safetopdiy.co.za Timbalok ✆ 011-397-3917 @ kyle@rooftruss.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za

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SANITARY

PRECISION TOOLS

Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6811 w www.lgtools.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za

Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Cachet International ✆ 031-240-8100 031-240-8108 Marley Pipe Systems ✆ 011-739-8600 w www.marleypipesystems.co.za

RAGS

SEALANTS

Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6811 w www.lgtools.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

abe ✆ 011-306-9000 w www.abe.co.za Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Bostik ✆ 021-555-7400 w www.permoseal.co.za Den Braven SA ✆ 011-792-3830 @ sales@denbraven.co.za Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 fischer-Upat ✆ 011-624-6700 w www.upat.co.za Henkel ✆ 0800-138-181 ✆ 011-617-2600

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DIRECTORY Kirk Marketing ✆ 011-444-1441 w www.kirk.co.za MacNeil ✆ 010-591-3988 w www.macneil.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Powafix ✆ 0860-254-620 @ Info@Powerfix.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Sika South Africa ✆ 031-792-6500 031-700-1718 Silicone & Technical Products ✆ 021-534-9055 @ sales@silicone.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za TAL ✆ 011-206-9700 @ taltech@norcrossa.com Tile & Floor Care (TFC) ✆ 011-822-6901 @ sales@tfc.co.za

SECURITY Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 011-471-0808 Fort Knox ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.fortknoxlocks.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6811 w www.lgtools.co.za MacNeil ✆ 010-591-3988 w www.macneil.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Yale Security (SA) Pty Ltd ✆ 011-761-5000 w www.yalelock.co.za

SELF ADHESIVE COVERING Fixwell Mayfair ✆ 011-403-7641 @ fixwell@fixwell.co.za

SHADECLOTH Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za

SHELVING Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6811 w www.lgtools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Storeworks ✆ 011-613-3839 @ lharvey@storeworks.co.za

SMALL APPLIANCES Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za

SOLVENTS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za

Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za

Woodoc ✆ 0800-411-200 w www.woodoc.com

STORE DESIGN & SHOPFITTING

TINTING EQUIPMENT

Display Group ✆ 0800-434-775 @ info@displaygroup.co.za Storeworks ✆ 011-613-3839 @ lharvey@storeworks.co.za

F and D Technologies ✆ 071-518-8418 w www.fndtech.co.za Lejn ✆ JHB: 011-452-0223 | DBN: 031-702-9234 w www.lejn.co.za

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Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za Fixwell (Tesa) ✆ 011-403-7641 @ fixwell@fixwell.co.za Hamilton’s Brush ✆ 011-448-2998 w www.hamiltonsbrush.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786-657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011 314 7711 w www.vermontsales.co.za

TIE DOWNS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6811 w www.lgtools.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za

TILING Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Kirk Marketing ✆ 011-444-1441 w www.kirk.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Matus ✆ 011-681-9100 w www.matus.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786657 @ info@qualitools.co.za TAL ✆ 011-206-9700 @ taltech@norcrossa.com Tile & Floor Care (TFC) ✆ 011-822-6901 @ sales@tfc.co.za

TIMBER CARE PRODUCTS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Duram ✆ 021-555-3090 w www.duram.co.za Powafix ✆ 0860-254-620 @ Info@Powerfix.co.za Prominent Paints ✆ 011-389-4648 w www.prominentpaints.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011-314-7711 0866-88-66-33

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Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6811 w www.lgtools.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011-314-7711 0866-88-66-33

TOOLS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Benray Tool Wholesalers ✆ 011-683-8350 ✆ 011-434-5725 Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 Eureka ✆ 011-471-0800 w www.eureka.co.za L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6811 w www.lgtools.co.za Lasher Tools ✆ 011-825-1100 w www.lasher.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Ruwag ✆ 0861-789-248 0861-789-243 Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Topline Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 0861-TOPLINE 031-569-6120 Vermont Sales ✆ 011-314-7711 0866-88-66-33 WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

TORQUE WRENCHES L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6811 w www.lgtools.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za

VEHICLE TRACKING CARTRACK ✆ 0861-111-564 w www.cartrack.co.za

WASH LINES

Agrinet

✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za

Lasher Tools ✆ 011-825-1100 w www.lasher.co.za NA Manufacturing ✆ 012-250-1226 @ management@star-line.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786657 @ info@qualitools.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

WATERPROOFING PRODUCTS A-Shak ✆ 086-112-7425 011-822-2354 abe ✆ 011-306-9000 w www.abe.co.za Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Colortone ✆ 021-703-1553 w www.colortone.co.za Coprox ✆ 011-579-4300 w www.coprox.com Duram ✆ 021-555-3090 w www.duram.co.za Flash Harry ✆ 011-892-2917 w www.flashharry.co.za Permoseal ✆ 021-555-7400 w www.permoseal.co.za Plascon ✆ 011-951-4500 w www.plascon.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Powafix ✆ 0860-254-620 @ Info@Powerfix.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Sika South Africa ✆ 031-792-6500 031-700-1718 TAL ✆ 011-206-9700 @ taltech@norcrossa.com

WATER SOLUTIONS JoJo Tanks ✆ 011-695-8305 w www.jojo.co.za

WELDING Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za

WHEELBARROWS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 Lasher Tools ✆ 011-825-1100 w www.lasher.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Qualitools ✆ 0861-786-657 @ info@qualitools.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za WHD ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za

WHOLESALERS Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Benray Tool Wholesalers ✆ 011-683-8350 011-434-5725

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WIRE BRUSHES Academy Brushware ✆ 011-873-1266 @ info@academybrush.co.za Agrinet ✆ 012-657-2222 @ mail@agrinet.co.za Augusta Tools ✆ 011-454-4350 @ vivan@augustatools.co.za Disa Hardware Distributors (Pty) Ltd ✆ 011-454-0114 011-454-0117 L&G Tools ✆ 031-717-6811 w www.lgtools.co.za Marshal Tools ✆ 031-467-3060 w www.marshaltools.co.za Plus Ten ✆ 011-434-1454 @ cheap@plusten.co.za Prodist ✆ +27 10-045-0700 w www.prodist.co.za Skillcraft ✆ 011-683-8237 w www.skillcraft.co.za Vermont Sales ✆ 011-314-7711 0866-88-66-33 Werner Brushware ✆ 011-835-2136 w www.wernerbrushware.co.za WHD/Promax ✆ 011-323-0000 w www.whd.co.za/www.promax.co.za

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