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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX............4 NEWS..........................................6

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INDUSTRY TALK......................12

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FINANCE.................................. 20 PRINTING AND PACKAGING.............................22

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FLOORING.................................31

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WAREHOUSING......................32

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UP FRONT

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021

BY VA RUSH KA PA DAYAC H I

WELCOME TO 2020 2.0

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Admittedly, we haven’t gotten off to a great start this year with COVID-19 numbers climbing, the alcohol ban re-instated and the same uncertainty which so hindered business growth last year. So much is out of our control, all we can do is remain optimistic and prepare to be agile.

In the first edition of Industrial Buyer for the new year we are grabbing the bull by the horns and examining what factories of the future will look like.

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discussed a lot, may have no impact at all.

We also take a look at how energy efficiency and sustainability are big growth areas in both African manufacturing and mining.

Find out about green investments on page 16 and read about Africa’s next big mineral export on page 18. We can’t deny the COVID-19 lockdown has had a big impact on everything from the way we work to the way we consume but check out our article on page 20 that measures the true economic impact of lockdowns around the world, the results may surprise you.

In this edition we also place a special focus on the printing and packaging industry. Be sure to check out the latest innovations in printing, coding and marking as well as some interesting packaging news and new packaging equipment starting at page 22.

From all of us at Industrial Buyer we wish you the very best for 2021.

Happy reading!

Varushka Editor

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Banking....................................... 21

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Telpro Management............. 27

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SERCO PLANS TO BOUNCE BACK IN 2021 Business at South African truck and trailer building company, Serco, recovered strongly in the last quarter of 2020 with prospects for this year looking promising.

This takes some of the sting out of the reality of sales being nearly 25% down this COVID-19-impacted year compared to 2019.

CEO Clinton Holcroft says what was highly significant was that the company did not have to retrench any employees in spite of the extremely difficult trading conditions caused by the Coronavirus which is still ravaging South Africa and most countries around the world.

“I extend my special thanks and appreciation to all Serco staff for the extra effort they put in to ensure our wheels kept turning, even during the darkest days,” said Holcroft.

The pandemic accelerated the company’s efforts to grow the dry freight section of its business with the introduction of new cargo van bodies, curtain siders and drop side vehicles, to complement the refrigerated trailers and bodies it is well known for.

“Another positive - and there are several - is that despite the pandemic adding extra pressure on South Africa’s already weak economy, Serco has seen trailer and truck body orders pick up strongly in the later part of 2020, which bodes well for a rebound in the new year. This forecast is based on transport operators needing to replace ageing vehicles in their fleets which become more costly to run as they get older, and backlogs with certain popular truck chassis delaying the replacement of new bodies into early 2021.”

However, there is no doubt, says Holcroft, that the market is fragile with customers being very cost sensitive and focused on extracting best value for their spend. “Our goal is to reduce costs thus enabling us to offer competitive pricing and enhance product value with our increased payload and durability in both our refrigerated and dry freight options.

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Serco CEO Clinton Holcroft “Serco is committed to supporting local manufacturing – we are proudly South African and geared to compete with the best technology and quality on offer locally and internationally.”

GREATER DEMAND FOR PRE-OWNED REFRIGERATED TRAILERS AND RENTALS Holcroft says there had been a significant increase in demand for good quality preowned refrigerated trailers and rentals.

“We have focused on these areas due to the growing demand.

“However, some constraints have been encountered where tare weights and description changes for rebuilds often take months to resolve due to inconsistencies in requirements at the licensing department as well as inspections for special approval being hamstrung because of poor communication between the Department of Transport and local licensing departments.”

He says there had been months of major bottlenecks at vehicle testing stations which handled the issuing of certificates of

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fitness for new and used vehicles. The delays were the result of restrictions being placed on the number of tests permitted each day - even during level 1 lockdown making the situation extremely challenging as volumes increased towards the later part of the year.

“The economy won’t grow significantly until the Government intervenes and corrects worrying aspects affecting the transport industry such as the long delays at vehicle licensing departments and the burning of trucks on South African freeways.

These issues are causing negative publicity both locally and globally with little or no visible corrective action being taken.”

Holcroft adds there was a need to create a more business friendly environment in South Africa that would increase growth and reduce unemployment.

“There are serious obstacles - as outlined above - in the path of improving business and it would give all concerned a tremendous boost if the authorities acted decisively and swiftly to remove them.”

NEWS

BUREAU VERITAS PREPARES FOR THE ‘NEXT NORMAL’ Bureau Veritas has recently migrated at pace from the once normal working environment to a “new normal” and has since shifted to the “next normal”.

The global challenges of 2020 have proven to test the flexibility and muscle of businesses the world over, placing social and economic strain on all aspects of society. Due to a rapid response to environmental challenges at this time, state-of-the-art innovation and various cost saving measures put in place, Bureau Veritas Southern Africa has continued to operate in a productive and efficient manner albeit in an office, laboratory or on-site working environment. A structured approach has created a sustainable business environment and the company is in the enviable position of being unscathed during the pandemic.

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN Despite South Africa’s imposed lockdown announced in March 2020 and a challenging market environment, the company has remained stable with little impact on resources. If anything, the need for health, safety, environmental and conformity services the company offers have experienced an upward trajectory.

Vice president for Bureau Veritas Southern Africa, Sal Govender comments: “During the hard lockdown in South Africa, as a company we were quick to migrate from remote working conditions as many of the tools and infrastructure were already in place. In under a week, the team moved from a work to homeoffice environment. As an innovationdriven business, we are constantly assessing our processes to ensure we are driven by the latest technology. Last year, we proactively identified opportunities to enhance our IT infrastructure, placing us in a state of readiness to react immediately to all scenarios, ensuring a seamless connectivity transition could be sustained and business would continue uninterrupted. Underpinned by technical innovation and driven by our committed employees and the needs of society, we

Sal Govender vice president Bureau Veritas Southern Africa have been able to remain focused on our clients, whilst our service continues unabated.”

Technology and the correct mindset meant employees were well equipped to master the art of working from home in a pragmatic manner, and to continue working in a similar rhythm. Human Resources provided extensive employee wellness support to ensure people remained positive and connected. Comprehensive digital remote working training and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance were reinforced, encouraging employees to engage electronically through coffee catchup team meetings on a regular basis.

Additional support has been provided through professional employee wellness institutions promoting a smooth shift in mindset.

Concurrently, the IT team also developed an innovative Employee Self-Check application which enabled employees to determine whether they were ready to return to work in terms of health and safety requirements. Using algorithms working in the background, the smart app is well poised to provide accurate and helpful results.

HEALTH AND SAFETY Detailed and continuous health and safety awareness training commenced when the first positive cases were announced in South Africa. The QHSE team urgently mobilized to

ensure employees were equipped with all the requisite tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) to feel comfortable in the workplace, when visiting clients, conducting inspections on site or at home.

Health & Safety regulations and measures were implemented at pace to secure workplaces as COVID-19 friendly, ensuring employees felt safe and respected social distancing etiquette and hygiene protocols.

Employee risk assessments were conducted in accordance with the World Health Organization advice and these guidelines continue to drive the company’s health and safety agenda. As a further measure of protecting employees, the company secured agreements with leading laboratories for employee testing if necessary.

Once the lockdown was announced in South Africa, employees were well versed in the safety requirements. Whilst most employees transitioned to remote home working, laboratories continued to act as essential support by providing testing in the areas of food security, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals in support of these essential needs of the country.

In June, the company introduced a suite of solutions to support companies of all sizes as they restarted their business activities, a project called “Restart Your Business”, which proved instrumental in the success of their economic recovery.

A recent Glint survey conducted on Bureau Veritas Southern Africa overtly illustrated the high level of employee positivity during the pandemic.

In conclusion, Sal Govender comments: “Our structured approach, seeking to address the wellness and stability of employees, whilst simultaneously focusing on our customers has ensured we have remained efficient and productivity has been achieved. The behaviour we have displayed as an organisation has undoubtedly resulted in augmented organisational citizenship. We are both optimistic and excited by the prospect of what 2021 has on its horizon and we are ready for the next normal!”

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NEWS RAND-AIR KEEPS COMMUNITIES HEALTHY AMIDST THE PANDEMIC WITH MOBILE HANDWASHING UNITS Having already teamed up in 2018 with Atlas Copco’s ‘Water for All’ initiative, as the key sponsor, in 2020 Rand-Air saw the opportunity to once again make a meaningful contribution to the community, by providing disadvantaged schools – particularly in outlying rural areas – with handwashing facilities to enable them to meet vital hygiene criteria.

While good hygiene is always recommended, the stark reality is that in South Africa today, many of our schools do not have access to safe, clean running water. This fact has been exacerbated more than ever during 2020, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, when washing hands is a priority first defence against the virus and, not only recommended, but mandated by the government.

CLEANLINESS AND GOOD HYGIENE This project was done in an effort not only to counter the spread of the virus, but to instil a mindset of cleanliness and good hygiene among the children.

“It has been amazingly rewarding working with our co-sponsor Atlas Copco and proudly South African Filpro, the inspirational company behind the manufacture and distribution of the handwashing units which we are sponsoring – while knowing that we are empowering children to wash their hands and take responsibility for ensuring their own health and safety,” says IPR Accounts and communications manager Mpho Ngamlane, the driving force behind this project from Rand-Air’s side.

“One hundred schools have each been the recipient of an innovative, robust, mobile handwashing unit, that were Filpro’s brainchild. Coloured bold orange so that you cannot miss them, with a stainless-steel basin, each unit has the capacity to wash 9 000 hands per tank of clean water, and each unit is operated via a foot-pump with a refillable, hygienic, integrated soap dispenser. What makes the unit userfriendly and practical, is that each one is mounted on its own trailer, making it mobile and easy to position in the most opportune location within the school premises,”

Ngamlane explains.

“In addition, this year, Filpro gave hugely of their time and effort to assist Atlas Copco and Rand-Air to identify schools in need within in Mpumalanga and Gauteng and to get the units distributed accordingly,” Ngamlane points out.

In 2021, Rand-Air will begin by distributing units to schools in Limpopo province, and will thereafter identify schools in other outlying rural areas of the country to which to distribute units.

“We feel strongly about this initiative and believe that it does not have to end here! In fact, we believe it should start here! We challenge every person and company, whether in the private or government sector, to come on board and do their bit to provide clean, running water to disadvantaged communities and schools, by sponsoring the roll-out of these incredible units!” Ngamlane urges.

“We will never ‘wash our hands’ of ensuring the welfare of children, preferring to ‘get our hands wet’ to ensure their ongoing health and well-being,” Ngamlane concludes.

The project was done in an effort not only to counter the spread of the virus, but to instil a mindset of cleanliness and good hygiene among the children

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NEWS AN AFFORDABLE SOLUTION FOR HYGIENE CONTROL IN WAREHOUSES AND FACTORIES

PVC strip curtains offer an affordable solution in various applications High quality PVC strip curtains offer an affordable solution in various applications where dirt, dust or insects need to be kept out and hygiene, humidity, temperature and noise need to be controlled.

According to Wim Dessing, sales executive of Apex Strip Curtains & Doors, high quality PVC strip curtains offer an affordable solution in various applications.

Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains are equally at home in heavy engineering and light fabrication facilities as well as packaging and warehouse operations.

Significantly, these locally manufactured strip curtains feature a patented Balledge design which facilitates an optimal thermal seal.

IDEAL FOR DOORWAYS AND CORDONING OFF AREAS The specially formulated PVC material used

to produce these high quality strips is transparent making it ideal not only for doorways and similar openings, but also for cordoning off areas within a facility.

Dessing cites as an example instances where the product has been used to enclose loud machinery to contain noise levels or where it is used to control the level of humidity where this is critical to the quality of finished products.

“Tests have shown that PVC strip curtains can reduce noise levels by between seven and fifteen decibels, and this certainly assists in improving working conditions,” he says.

Being transparent is a major safety advantage as using strip curtains does not impede visibility or obstructing operations.

In packaging and warehousing operations where keeping the temperature at specific optimum levels is critical, use of

strip curtains has proved valuable.

Applications where temperature control is important also include food preparation areas, cold storage and freezer areas, as well as refrigerated trucks. In such facilities, PVC strip curtains are also effective in keeping out dust and insects thereby maintaining high levels of hygiene.

Similarly, in pharmaceutical and chemical plants PVC strip curtains are used to ensure hygienic and dust-free manufacturing and packaging areas.

Apex Strip Curtains & Doors has been manufacturing PVC strip curtains since 1981, and the company’s team is able to assess individual applications and propose the best fit solution to meet the operating parameters.

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NEWS

FIRST INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR LU EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Lincoln Lubrication SA, a SKF Group company, has developed the first nationally registered qualification for Lubrication Equipment Mechanic Artisans.

This new Occupational qualification is now available to any employee with experience in the automated lubrication field. Successful candidates will be certified as Lubrication Equipment Mechanic Artisans and will be awarded the nationally recognised Artisan Certificate by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupation (QCTO).

LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENT This landmark achievement is the result of eight years of hard work and dedication by the Technical Working Group, a team of forward-thinking stakeholders, spearheaded

by Human Resource Professional, Michael Mogogabe, Skills Development Provider (SDP) & Trade Test Centre (TTC) Training Management provider to Lincoln Lubrication SA. Members of the Technical Working Group include representatives from companies that are involved in the lubrication field as well as training providers who were appointed to develop the trade test tasks and national assessment instruments. “Membership also includes the Community of Experts who was responsible for the development of the Lubrication Equipment Mechanic qualification and curriculum,” explains Mogogabe, adding that the appointment of these members was facilitated by the Department of Higher Education and Training under Artisan Development.

“While the journey in developing this qualification was never an easy one, the sense of achievement following the completion of the trade testing overshadows all challenges encountered throughout the years,” notes Mogogabe who, together with William Van Rooyen and Roy Grobler, are the first candidates to have successfully

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completed their assessment and have been declared competent by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB).

The development of the qualification as well as the curriculum content commenced in 2012 and was registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in 2015. The process of developing the trade test tasks and National Assessment Instruments started one year later and was concluded in early 2020.

According to Mogogabe, the entire assessment process as well as the development of all the Assessment Instruments was under the strict guidance and authority of NAMB officials which is an Advanced Qualification Partner for trade qualifications. “We also appreciate the support that was provided by MerSETA who kindly assisted us in getting the lubrication field occupation registered in the Organising Framework of Occupations (OFO) and recognised as a Trade Qualification by NAMB,” notes Mogogabe.

RECOGNITION OF AN ESSENTIAL INDUSTRY All big machinery and equipment imported into South Africa by the mining, printing, food & beverage, agriculture, steel, wind turbine, cement and transport sectors are equipped with a standard automated lubrication system. “It is the responsibility of the qualified Lubrication Equipment Mechanic Artisan to repair, maintain, install and commission these lubrication systems so the development of this first-of-its-kind artisan qualification which gives recognition to this essential industry is indeed a milestone,” says Mogogabe.

Another area of pride for Mogogabe and his team is that this portable qualification achieves the objective of lifelong learning as it offers employees involved in the lubrication field the opportunity to study further as well as to articulate into other registered qualifications. Qualified artisans are also in the advantageous position of being able to enter occupations such as

NAMB officials: Gerrie Van Staden, Charles Lekganyane and Marcus Makgamatha with candidates: William Van Rooyen, Roy Grobler and Michael Mogagabe

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NEWS

L UBRICATION C ARTISANS Lubrication Analyses and Lubrication Condition Monitoring. They further have the opportunity to enrol in courses provided by the International Council of Machinery Lubrication (ICML) such as Machine Lubricant Analyst and Machinery Lubrication Technician.

TWO-DAY TRADE TEST The two-day trade test is conducted at Lincoln Lubrication’s 400m² Test Centre which comprises both practical and theoretical areas.

The Centre is equipped with all lubrication systems training panels fitted with specialised lubrication tools and equipment, an electrical testing training panel, work benches, drilling and grinding machinery as well as hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic lubrication equipment and pumps.

The curriculum includes the following key content: Hand skills, lubrication theory, and lubrication systems and equipment repair, maintenance, installation and commissioning. Single line, two line, progressive and spray oil/grease lubrication systems as well as oil circulation systems are applied in the course.

“We have capacity to offer pre-assessments and training facilitation for up to twelve candidates at any given time,” says Mogogabe. “Throughout the year we offer ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning) pre-assessment and training for people with experience in the lubrication field to have a qualification. We are able to tailor the training session to meet each person’s needs and we welcome all enquiries.” He adds that Lubrication Equipment and Systems specialised training is also offered to candidates who need in-depth specialised knowledge and skills.

During the qualification and curriculum development phase, a global comparability study was conducted with similar qualifications and industry practices that are available internationally. “It was found that South Africa is the only country in the world that currently has this qualification. Notwithstanding advanced practices in various countries, there is no qualification comparable to this one.

As the Lubrication Equipment Mechanic Artisan qualification is the first in the world, we are confident that it can be applied and will be relevant anywhere internationally.”

Mogogabe says that this momentous achievement cannot be fully celebrated without acknowledging all those who shared and contributed to the visionary objective of making such a national qualification possible.

“I am privileged to acknowledge each and every person who has contributed to this qualification and I extend a sincere thank you for their support, dedication and passion.”

DRY-TYPE TRANSFORMERS ENSURE SAFETY AT CONSTRUCTION CAMP IN MOZAMBIQUE Dry-type transformers supplied by specialist company Trafo Power Solutions are ensuring the safe and reliable operation of substations in a construction camp at a large liquified natural gas (LNG) project in northern Mozambique.

According to David Claassen, managing director of Trafo Power Solutions, 18 dry-type transformers were included in modular substations built in South Africa and shipped to site recently. The company is in a strategic partnership with leading Italian transformer manufacturer TMC Transformers, and is competing at the highest level with other global OEMs. “These substations are for the project’s first construction camp of about 9,500 contractors,” Claassen says. “Our transformers have been specially designed for the high ambient temperatures in northern Mozambique.”

SAFETY ADVANTAGES Ranging from 500 kVA to 1250 kVA, the temperature of these units will rise to a maximum of only 80⁰C when under full load. With Class-H insulation on both the medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) windings, they will withstand a temperature of 180⁰C. This is considerably more than the potential 40⁰C ambient temperature in the tropics plus the 80⁰C temperature rise. The transformers are also designed for levels of humidity up to 95%.

He highlights that the safety advantages of dry-type transformers allow them to be used in this application. As they do not contain oil – which is the usual coolant in conventional transformers – they pose no fire, explosion or environmental hazard.

“A transformer containing oil would present a significant risk in a construction camp accommodating thousands of people in close proximity,” he says. “The safety level of dry-type transformers also means that they can be used in enclosed spaces like modular substations. The minimal maintenance required is an added advantage, being located on such a remote site.”

Claassen notes that the global competition to supply this mammoth project has been intense, and points to the vital partnership between the local knowledge and experience of Trafo Power Solutions, and the technology and 1250kVA cast resin transformer installed inside expertise of TMC Transformers. modular substation

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INDUSTRY TALK

Three key industrial market trends to look In its whitepaper, 68 Technology Trends That Will Shape 2021, the analysts at global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research have identified 37 trends that will shape the technology market and 31 others that, although attracting huge amounts of speculation and commentary, are less likely to move the needle over the next 12 months. Of this they have identified the three key industrial and manufacturing market trends that will deliver in 2021, and the one that will not.

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ll companies, regardless of size, market, or industry must embrace evolution and implementation with enthusiasm. A resilient company that is well set to grow post-pandemic will be characterised by its digital agility as much as anything else.

Now is the time to double down on the right technology investment.

“For success in 2021, especially after a very challenging 2020, one must understand fundamental trends early, and take a view on those trends that are buoyed by hyperbole and those that are sure to be uncomfortable realities. Now is the time to double down on the right technology investment,” says Stuart Carlaw, chief research officer at ABI Research.

Here’s what’s expected to happen in 2021…

‘Smart manufacturing will continue to build on its momentum in 2021, but not until factory owners embrace 5G for their smart factory connectivity layer will they reap the operational benefits’

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SOFTWARE INNOVATION WILL PLAY CATCH UP “Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an ecosystem starting to open to third-party developers, and we will see this in 2021 with broader support for AM systems in IoT platforms, a much greater emphasis on simulation and integration of process parameters, and a market that will start to realise the disparity between hardware and software innovation and react with new solutions, and new programs that improve awareness, education, and integration. The reason these actions are inevitable is that production AM simply cannot happen without them,” says Ryan

Martin, industrial and manufacturing research director at ABI Research.

SIMULATION WILL BE THE NEEDLE FOR DIGITAL THREADS Manufacturers and industrial firms have been focusing efforts on creating a digital thread that keeps data flowing in a continuous loop between the engineering, manufacturing, and fulfilment teams. “However, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital threads failed to anticipate demand surges because machine learning was looking at historical patterns and did not provide firms with the ability to maintain production. In 2021, simulation will provide firms with an overview of their operations and stress test them to build resilience. Projects will look to simulate scenarios and run what-if analysis that covers both downstream events (in end markets or individual customers) and upstream events to simulate how to accommodate supply chain events in engineering and production departments,” explains Michael Larner, industrial and manufacturing principal analyst at ABI Research.

SMART MANUFACTURING BUILDS MOMENTUM “Smart manufacturing will continue to build on its momentum in 2021, but not until factory owners embrace 5G for their smart factory connectivity layer will they reap the operational benefits. Factory owners have been deploying industry 4.0 tools, such as condition-based monitoring, inventory management, and building automation using ethernet cable, but deploying wireless-enabled Industry 4.0 tools will bring smart manufacturing to its full potential.

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Applications like wearables (health and location/safety trackers) and AR are only possible with wireless connectivity,” states Jake Saunders, vice president at ABI Research.

Now, here’s what won’t happen in 2021…

INDUSTRIAL BLOCKCHAIN WILL NOT REVOLUTIONIZE THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR Industrial blockchain revenue grew 131% between 2018 and 2020, driven by successful pilots in food and beverage, and in transport and storage. “However, blockchain manufacturing applications are not going to gain any significant traction in 2021. This is largely due to the almost exclusive interest in how blockchain can successfully enable provenance, trade finance, and tracking and tracing applications, rather than in manufacturing itself. Blockchain-based manufacturing operations will remain a low priority and an underdeveloped opportunity in the near term, despite its hype and potential,” says Michela Menting, blockchain and distributed ledger research director.

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5G is the next generation of mobile internet connection and offers much faster data download and upload speeds.

Through greater use of the radio spectrum it will allow far more devices to access the mobile internet at the same time. (Source: BBC.com)

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How to go gree The equitable and sustainable use and management of water resources can support poverty alleviation, socio-economic development, regional cooperation, and the environment. Currently Africa is not doing well in terms of water conservation but there are opportunities to turn the tide.

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he 2025 vision proposed by the UN, Economic Commission for Africa, African Union and African Development Bank is dubbed the Water Vision for Africa, it’s a framework for helping Africans access potable and other water sources that are reliable, and sustainable. Often summarised as going green, such concepts are about much more than the environment. It’s about survival.

A NEVER-ENDING COMMODITY Africa, particularly the sub-Saharan region, is urbanising faster than any other part of the world. This trend is good for growth, but also creates a hidden problem: urban populations are more likely to treat water as a neverending commodity.

Waste levels are very high, and centralised water management systems struggle to

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coordinate and prioritise water issues.

Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most water-scarce regions in the world, worsened by shortfalls in smart water-related practices and development. By 2025, 25 of the estimated water-short countries of the world will be African. Factor in water’s importance for agriculture, industry and many other economically-productive sectors, and it’s one of Africa’s biggest weaknesses.

Fortunately, there is much we can do, explains Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing manager at Xylem Inc, “There isn’t a magic wand or silver bullet to fix water problems. But there are many individual actions that, when they combine, will change the picture drastically. These are affordable and often easily deployable interventions.

Usually we find people just aren’t aware of what can be done about water situations.”

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‘There isn’t a magic wand or silver bullet to fix water problems. But there are many individual actions that, when they combine, will change the picture drastically’ BROADER, INCLUSIVE CULTURE Two specific areas can address water issues.

The first focuses on how we approach these

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en with water issues. It’s clear that a top-down, wholly centralised approach to water management is insufficient, and we need a broader inclusive culture to tackle different situations. The Water Vision for Africa recommends the following changes: • Openness and transparency in decision-making processes.

• Ability to generate and receive knowledge and information.

• Cooperation and teamwork by all countries in the region to achieve common and mutually beneficial objectives.

• Readiness to take tough decisions on the future direction and course of action consistent with the aspirations in the shared Water Vision.

• Proper appreciation at all times of “where we are”, “where we want to be”, and “how to get there”.

WATER CONTINUITY PLANS African cities and countries generally lack water continuity plans, perhaps because they don’t seem necessary. But what happened in Cape Town, South Africa, the first modern major city to run out of water supplies, is a reminder that we cannot take water for granted. Sovereign states, municipalities and even individual businesses should develop water continuity plans with the cooperation of service providers such as Xylem, that can apply best practices and experiences.

IMPROVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES Most of the interventions here are broadlyfocused. But agriculture is such a prolific consumer of freshwater - up to 70% of supplies - that it deserves special attention.

Strategies vary from improved irrigation using modern technologies, such as highly-efficient Flygt irrigation pumps, to broader use of water capturing and recycling. Agriculture is often the canary for water: if it does things efficiently and has a reliable water supply,

that reflects an overall waterconscious society.

BETTER MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING Water wastage is an enormous yet very unseen and unacknowledged problem. Problems vary from leaks in infrastructure to poorlymaintained outlets. Numerous things that can be done here: aerators, dual-flush toilets, and lower-volume cisterns are a few.

But maintenance must also happen across major infrastructure, using modern technologies such as Xylem Smartball to spot even micro leaks acoustically. Above all, maintenance and monitoring is a choice: many of us don’t even notice if our water consumption goes up, yet that is a perfect sign of leak problems.

RECYCLE WATER

Rainwater harvesting in storage tanks

Water capture and recycling have already been mentioned above, underscoring their necessity. In South Africa, for example, there is abundant rainfall - but it is spread unevenly, and catchment areas don’t serve the majority of the country. Nor do African countries take care of their aquifers, even though these resources could hold 100 times more volumes than groundwater. Rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling and aquifer rehabilitation are not common practices. Such systems are often easy to introduce, but we need more emphasis on them.

AWARENESS Africa’s biggest water challenge is perhaps that we take it for granted. This isn’t the case in most rural communities, where people often have to walk many kilometres to get water. They appreciate it more, yet often are stuck in a poverty trap where they spend too much time on water collection. In urban areas, people are more prone to take water for granted: taps might be closed, but leaks aren’t taken seriously.

Companies and cities don’t have robust water conservation strategies. Most municipalities don’t even employ hydrologists.

The answer is education: not just state-led campaigns, but also water strategies within companies. Water is a hidden risk: it doesn’t seem like a problem until something happens, such as a drought, at which point intervention comes too late. Everyone must work on being more water aware, through sensible and pragmatic strategies.

Africa is not doing well in terms of water conservation. The continent mostly missed the 2015 Millennium Development Goal milestone of reducing by half the proportion of the population without sustainable access to safe drinking water. This shortfall didn’t happen due to a lack of capacity or resources.

Instead, we’re still too bullish about water’s future and believe that the taps will run forever. There are opportunities to turn the tide around: let’s take them.

Xylem Inc www.xylem.com

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Few economies are ready through green investmen Almost a year into the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, deep economic recession continues to have profound economic and social consequences. This year’s Global Competitiveness Report finds that countries with advanced digital economies and digital skills, robust social safety nets and previous experience dealing with epidemics have better managed the impact of the pandemic on their economies and citizens.

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s the global economy recovers, the opportunity exists for countries to expand their focus beyond a narrow return to growth. The Global Competitiveness Report Special Edition 2020: How Countries are Performing on the Road to Recovery, by the World Economic Forum, charts a way forward.

In recognition of the extraordinary developments in 2020 and of the unified global effort required to tackle the health crisis and its socioeconomic fallout, the Global Competitiveness Index rankings have been suspended for 2020. The 2021 edition will see a return to benchmarking, providing a refreshed framework to guide future economic growth.

HOW DID BUSINESS SENTIMENT CHANGE DURING THE CRISIS? • Countries with advanced digital economies and digital skills have been more successful at keeping their economies running while their citizens worked from home.

The Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, Estonia, and the United States have performed well on this measure.

• Countries with robust economic safety nets, such as Denmark, Finland, Norway, Austria, Luxembourg and Switzerland, were well placed to support those who could not work. Similarly, countries with strong financial systems such as Finland, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore, could more easily provide credit to SMEs to prevent insolvency.

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• Countries that could successfully plan and integrate health, fiscal and social policies have been relatively more successful in mitigating the effects of the crisis, including Singapore, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Austria and the United Arab Emirates.

• Anecdotal evidence suggests that countries with previous experience of coronavirus epidemics (e.g., SARS) had better protocols and technological systems in place (e.g., Republic of Korea, Singapore) and could contain the epidemic relatively better than others.

‘In emerging markets and developing economies, business leaders noted an increase in business costs related to crime and violence, a reduction in judicial independence, a further reduction in competition and growing market dominance, and stagnating trust in politicians’

The report advocates a gradual transition from furlough schemes to a combination of proactive investments in new labour market opportunities

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for long term prosperity nts and digitisation HOW DID BUSINESS SENTIMENT CHANGE DURING THE CRISIS? In advanced economies, business leaders saw increased market concentration, a marked decline in competition for services, reduced collaboration between companies and fewer available skilled workers in the employment market as the shift to digitally enabled work accelerated. On the positive side, leaders saw greater government response to change, improved collaboration within companies and increased availability of venture capital.

In emerging markets and developing economies, business leaders noted an increase in business costs related to crime and violence, a reduction in judicial independence, a further reduction in competition and growing market dominance, and stagnating trust in politicians.

They, too, expressed positive views on government response to change, collaboration within companies, and venture capital availability. They also noted an increase in the capacity to attract talent, potentially facilitated by the more digital labour market.

IMPERATIVES FOR A FUTURE ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION • Transforming the enabling environment: The report recommends that governments prioritise improving public service delivery, plan for managing public debt and expand digitisation. In the longer term, more progressive taxation, and upgrading utilities and building greener infrastructure are recommended.

• Transforming human capital: The report advocates a gradual transition from furlough schemes to a combination of proactive investments in new labour market

opportunities, a scaling-up of reskilling and upskilling programmes, and safety nets to help drive the recovery. In the longer term, leaders should work to update education curricula, reform labour laws and improve the use of new talentmanagement technologies.

• Transforming markets: While financial systems have become significantly more stable since the last financial crisis, they need to be more inclusive, and growing market concentration and raising barriers to the movement of goods and people risk hampering the transformation of markets. The report recommends introducing financial incentives for companies to engage in sustainable and inclusive investments, while updating competition and anti-trust frameworks.

• Transforming the innovation ecosystem: Although entrepreneurial culture has flourished in the past decade, the creation of new firms, breakthrough technologies and products and services that deploy these technologies has stalled. The report recommends that countries expand public investment in R&D while encouraging it in the private sector.

In the longer term, countries should support the creation of “markets of tomorrow” and motivate firms to embrace diversity to enhance creativity and market relevance.

WHICH COUNTRIES ARE BEST PREPARED FOR ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION? The concepts of economic transformation are relatively new and data is limited. Data from

Russia, Indonesia, Turkey and South Africa are less prepared to green their economies than Denmark, Estonia, Finland and the Netherlands 37 countries was mapped against the 11 priorities outlined in the report and found that while no country is fully prepared for recovery and economic transformation, some are better placed than others.

The report estimates that a 10% increase in readiness scores could lead to a $300 billion increase in the GDP figures of these 37 countries combined.

However, these priorities for transformation should be considered for their multiple effects on growth, inclusion and sustainability.

GREENER ECONOMY The transition to a greener and more inclusive economy must be underpinned by significant investments in infrastructure, including an expansion of digital networks.

Denmark, Estonia, Finland and the Netherlands are currently best prepared to do this. Greening the economy will require upgrading energy infrastructure, transport networks and commitments from both the public and private sectors to extend and respect multilateral agreements on environmental protection.

Denmark, Estonia, Finland and the Netherlands are best prepared to drive economic transformation through infrastructure.

Less prepared countries include Russia, Indonesia, Turkey and South Africa.

World Economic Forum www.weforum.org

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Green energy is an African mining During a recent virtual workshop on the future of mining in Africa post-COVID-19, experts discussed the opportunities presented by the global transition towards green energy. The sentiment arose that Africa’s mineral sector must seize these opportunities in green energy and decarbonisation.

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he webinar, organised by the African Natural Resources Centre (ANRC) and the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), both entities of the African Development Bank, in partnership with Nordic Africa Institute, was part of a series examining the impact of the pandemic on Africa’s extractives sector, particularly minerals, oil and gas.

GLOBAL TRANSITION TOWARDS GREEN ENERGY The ongoing global transition towards green energy and rapid decarbonisation holds significant potential for Africa’s extractives sector, the participants heard.

One opportunity lies in growing demand globally for lithium, which is used in batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones and off-grid energy storage.

“Africa is strategically positioned to derive maximum benefits from the growing global lithium-ion batteries (LIB) industry,” says Dr Cosmas Ochieng, director of the ANRC, who moderated the event on 9 December.

In 2018, Zimbabwe and Namibia were among

the top 10 global producers of lithium, with Zimbabwe alone holding 11 million tonnes of lithium ore in its Bikita mines in the country’s Masvingo region.

According to African Mining Market, Zimbabwe is poised to become one of the world’s largest lithium exporters. Lithium ore is becoming an indispensable raw material for the automotive industry. The demand for lithium batteries in the new energy auto industry is growing which raises the price of the resource.

In terms of lithium’s importance to the future of energy it is so highly in demand that it is regarded as “white oil”. African leaders must step up and include battery production as a continent-wide development priority, participants urged.

AFRICA MINING VISION Among other themes discussed by the participants was the Africa Mining Vision (AMV), a policy framework created by the African Union in 2009 to ensure Africa utilises its mineral resources strategically for broad-based, inclusive development.

‘Adoption of renewable energy is rising in the mining sector.

Investments in renewable energy have increased significantly in the last 10 years’ Lithium mica lepidolite

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Some of the goals of the AMV is to create a mining sector that: • Is knowledge driven and conceived as a key component of a diversified, vibrant and globally competitive industrialising African economy.

• Effectively garners and deploys resource rents and (that) is healthy, inclusive, environmentally friendly, socially responsible and appreciated by all stakeholders and surrounding communities.

• Catalyses and contributes to broad-based growth and development through upstream, downstream, sidestream and infrastructure linkages.

• Increases the level of investment flows into mining and infrastructure projects to support broad socio-economic development.

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A lithium mine in Western Australia

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In 2018, Zimbabwe and Namibia were among the top 10 global producers of lithium, with Zimbabwe alone holding 11 million tonnes of lithium ore in its Bikita mines in the country’s Masvingo region.

“The realisation of the Vision hinges on strong political will and a commitment to developing strong capable mineral management systems and institutions. It requires an astute understanding of Africa’s relative advantages in the global mineral value chain,” says Dr Antonio Pedro, director of the Economic Commission for Africa’s subregional office for Central Africa.

In a presentation on drivers of the sector in the post-pandemic period, Dr Kwasi Ampofo, metals analyst at Bloomberg New Energy Finance, says “adoption of renewable energy is rising in the mining sector. Investments in renewable energy have increased significantly in the last 10 years,” he says.

Ampofo urged African mining companies to take a lead in decarbonisation of their operations and the transition to clean energy to attract ‘green’ funds.

African Development Bank www.afdb.org

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FINANCE

The true economic impact of the COVID-19 lockdown Examining the link between the length of time countries across the world have spent in lockdown and the economic damage they face Lucy Desai of Quickbooks asks: are lockdowns completely to blame for the contraction of GDP around the globe?

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rare disaster of a global pandemic never before seen in our lifetime has resulted in countries introducing necessary quarantines and social distancing measures in a bid to curb the spread of the virus. This has had a negative but necessary effect on our economies.

A crisis bringing great uncertainty, governments are providing support to workers, businesses, and financial markets to guide us towards a strong recovery. However, there is doubt about what our global economic landscape will look like when things return to normal.

LOCKDOWN ACROSS THE WORLD Policymakers have had the difficult decision of when to implement lockdown, the severity of restrictions, and how long to keep measures in place for. Lockdown restrictions have been met with both open arms and criticism in places all over the world. For example, in South Africa, the strictest measures were put in place to combat some of the highest levels of the virus. The country banned the sale of alcohol and tobacco.

Denmark and Sweden approached lockdown quite differently, with Sweden choosing to trust its people to behave responsibly rather than enforce a lockdown.

Meanwhile, Denmark introduced one of the

earliest and strictest lockdowns. Although Sweden’s death rate was five times higher than Denmark’s, the economic impact was similar.

The reason for that, Dhaval Joshi, of BCA research says, is because people change their behaviour in a pandemic whether there is a lockdown or not, avoiding public transport, staying home where possible, and refusing to send their children to school.

LOCKDOWN VS ECONOMY QuickBooks conducted research looking at dates where lockdown was first introduced in a country and ending on the date they were gradually lifted. 2019’s GDP for each country and 2020 forecast figures from Trading Economics were explored.

The countries explored in this data that have experienced the highest contraction of GDP are: Russia (-26%), UK (-19%), South Africa (-16%), Spain (-14%), Hungary (-14%).

The countries explored in this data that have experienced the lowest contraction of GDP are: Australia (-5%), Switzerland (-8%), Canada (-8%), Italy (-10%), Norway (-11%) From the data, only two of the countries featured in the top five for lockdown length too. The UK experienced the longest lockdown at 95 days and Spain second with 98 days.

Three of the five countries that have spent the least amount of time in lockdown have experienced the lowest contraction in GDP. Switzerland experienced 42 days in lockdown, and Australia and Canada experienced 49 days.

IS IT WORTH IT? It seems from the data there isn’t a pattern reflecting the idea that more days in lockdown has a stronger negative effect on GDP. Despite having locked down for 28 days longer, Spain and Hungary are both projected to take a -14% hit to their overall GDP, for example. Similarly, despite France locking down for 26 more days, both it and Germany are expected to see a -12% drop to their GDP in 2020.

Regardless of the length of time, it doesn’t seem like a long lockdown has impacted GDP more in comparison to a short lockdown. It is possible that people’s overall behaviours have more of an influence, with populations behaving differently in a pandemic regardless of a lockdown.

Is it possible that lockdowns themselves aren’t always to blame for the falling GDP? While lockdown is necessary to save lives, it has been a controversial topic globally. Utilising lockdowns wisely and effectively is integral to protect both lives and countries, but it’s important we understand the impact socially and financially.

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Xylem project manager awarded for ground-breaking paper for the packaging industry Brendan van Wyk, treatment project manager at Xylem Africa, was awarded the Best Paper Award at the 2020 Pulping, Engineering, Environmental, Recycling and Sustainability (PEERS) Conference.

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is winning paper Use of Ozone for Cooling Towers was presented at the US-based conference by colleague Alexis Métais, where it sufficiently impressed the PEERS technical committee to award it best of the show, beating over 75 papers presented during the conference’s three-day period.

“I am very honoured to be able to receive such an award, and have to thank Harald Staple and Alexis Metais for their assistance in receiving this,” says Van Wyk.

TAPPI His was one of several papers presented to attendees from the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and converting industries. PEERS is hosted by TAPPI, the leading global association of those industries.

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CLEANER, GREENER, MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD Van Wyk’s paper explored the possibilities of using ozone in cooling applications for several of the sectors TAPPI represents, supported by the extensive R&D Xylem contributes towards new ozone-related innovations for a cleaner, greener and more sustainable world. His award is a demonstration not only of Xylem’s leadership in innovation. It also underscores that Xylem Africa is home

“Van Wyk’s paper explored the possibilities of using ozone in cooling applications for several of the sectors TAPPI represents” to fantastic talent and expertise, and is a world-class player in various sectors to provide sustainability through water as well as other areas, such as ozone.

“We are very proud of Brendan and his excellent work.

The fact that his paper was recognised as the best by a group of experienced industry professionals, and despite strong competition from many other excellent papers, speaks for itself. It reflects Xylem Africa’s continual pursuit for excellence, professionalism and innovation,” says Vinesan Govender, engineering manager for Xylem Africa.

Van Wyk was due to receive the award as part of a gala ceremony, but the COVID-19 pandemic changed those plans. Instead, TAPPI is having his award manufactured and presented locally.

The win reinforces Xylem’s vision to create more sustainable and cost-effective solutions around cooling, sanitisation and sustainability, reducing reliance on chemicals. It is a leader in developing and deploying ozone treatments systems for water, wastewater and other uses, with products such as the Wedeco modular ozone system and industrial-scale PDOevo ozone system.

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Think smarter about storage With the head office based in Cape Town, Southern Storage Solutions-Dexion’s network provides support to customers nationally and into Africa.

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ith over 55 years international experience in materials handling and storage systems, Dexion has the expertise required to solve any storage requirements.

COMPLETE RANGE Dexion offers a complete range of products, including all forms of racking, steel shelving, mobile shelving, conveyor systems, mezzanine floors, small parts bins, staff lockers and fencing as well as a complete advisory and system design service incorporating the latest CAD technology.

The company also offers a full racking inspection service which can be completed every six months, or where necessary on a more frequent basis. This includes a full audit on the storage system, a detailed report and recommendations on damage prevention.

Certification can be provided on request.

‘Dexion believes in thinking smart, being smarter in the way it works with its customers, smarter in the solutions it provides, and strategically smart to stay ahead of the competition’

World renowned The Dexion Brand is consistently known around the world for: • High quality products • Market-leading ideas surrounding concepts such as space utilisation and the effective storage and handling of items associated with a business • Excellence in customer service.

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THINK SMART The brand is supported by training of its people, the latest design tools, active research and development, rigorous product testing and after-sales service.

Smarter thinking is embraced at all levels of the organisation. Dexion believes in thinking smart, being smarter in the way it works with its customers, smarter in the solutions it provides, and strategically smart to stay ahead of the competition.

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Dexion offers a complete range of products, including all forms of racking, steel shelving, mobile shelving, conveyor systems, mezzanine floors, small parts bins, staff lockers and fencing as well as a complete advisory and system design service incorporating the latest CAD technology.

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Your Racking & Shelving Specialist The Dexion brand is known around the world for: High quality products, Market-leading ideas, Excellence in customer service and after-sales service. ‘Smarter Thinking’ – The Dexion Way

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TEL: 021 552 0220 EMAIL: ron@dexioncape.co.za ADDRESS: Southern Storage Solutions cc Cnr Koeberg Rd & Freedom Way Marconi Beam, Cape Town, 7441

Pallet Racking Cantilever Racking Shelving Mezzanine Floors Conveyors Mobile Racking Mobile Archive Shelving Small Parts Storage Staff Lockers

Greenco IE2 Range of Side Channel Blowers Energy efficient motors (IE2) use less electricity, run cooler, and often last longer than standard efficiency motors of the same size. ... For an electric motor, efficiency is the ratio of mechanical power delivered by the motor (output) to the electrical power supplied to the motor (input).

The Greenco range of side channel blowers is available in single stage as well as two stage units. The Greenco range of side channel blowers comes as a complete unit and is easy to install. Ring blowers are used where standard centrifugal blowers are not suitable and higher pressures are required.

As there is not contact between the casing and the rotating parts there is no direct friction during operation. These blowers operate completely oil free delivering clean oil free air.

Coupling or V-driven blowers can now be used in off-site applications and powered by P.T.O or gasoline engine. Used in the same applications for positive pressure as well as vacuum the same reliability and quality is now more conveniently utilized in the field

Other features include: • Easy installation • Low noise level • No vibration, and therefore complete dynamic stability • Pulsation-free discharge • Higher pressure ratio Head Office - Wadeville 135 Snapper Road Wadeville P.O. Box 18093, Rand Airport Germiston Tel: 011 827 1536 Email: info@vacserve.co.za

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Longer grease life 100% oil free air Suitable for enviromental protection Minimal maintenance Cooler running bearings Low maintenance Small dimensions

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Durban Office New Era House, 6 Joseph Ave P.O. Box 20903, Durban North Tel: 031 572 4495 Email: nelson@vacserve.co.za

LISTINGS ACCESS CONTROL Flow Systems Manufacturers................................ 011 762 2453

LABELLING Print a Label............................................................. 010 007 2350 Pyrotec....................................................................... 083 634 3334 Signea..........................................................................011 965 0823

BAG FILLING AND SEALING

Telpro...........................................................................011 875 9300

Buckle Packaging.......................................................011 613 8024

CODING, MARKING AND PRINTING

MATERIALS HANDLING

Pyrotec....................................................................... 083 634 3334

Dexion Storage Solutions......................................021 552 0220

Signea Systems.........................................................011 965 0823 Telpro...........................................................................011 875 9300 TracePack ..................................................................010 020 7220

PACKAGING AND PALLETS Buckle Packaging.......................................................011 613 8024

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Indufloor................................................................... 082 490 3057

PUMPS Vacserve....................................................................... 011 827 1536

CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION Drive Dynamics....................................................... 012 653 0080

SAFETY AND SECURITY Flow Systems Manufacturers................................ 011 762 2453

FINANCE Standard Bank Business Banking...................... 086 012 3007

WAREHOUSING Dexion Storage Solutions......................................021 552 0220

FLOORING Indufloor....................................................................082 490 3057

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Enabling all of your automotive production and manufacturing traceability, quality control and inspection solutions.

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