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MATERIALS HANDLING AND WAREHOUSING............. 14

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PRINTING, CODING AND MARKING........................24

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PACKAGING..............................31 SAFETY AND SECURITY......32

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TOOLS AND MACHINERY....33

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DIARY 2020

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2020 HAS TAUGHT US SOME TOUGH LESSONS

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cannot believe we’ve finally come to the end of an extremely challenging, unique and, frankly, exhausting year. 2020 is sure to be one of the most infamous years in our collective memory.

The pandemic and subsequent lockdown, that we are still in the throes off, has taught me many lessons.

Among them, how effective a remote working system can be but likewise how important digital technology is in ensuring the success of such a system.

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manufacturing. This year has thrown the supply chain into the spotlight. Traceability, digital transformation and automation in materials handling and warehousing have been hot topics in the context of COVID-19 so it’s apt that we focus on this in our last issue of 2020.

In this edition we find out how digital transformation is overcoming disruption in the supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on page 18. On page 20 we look at how 3D printing solutions provide agility, speed, and flexibility necessary to grow your business and become more resilient in an everchanging environment.

Human error in coding and marking operations can lead to packaging or labelling waste, rework, reputational damage and regulatory fines so on page 21 we find out how to cut down on these errors to improve the supply chain.

On page 14 Caslad’s managing director and manufacturing director explain how the company managed to overcome the challenges of COVID-19 and lets us in on the secret of Caslad’s longevity in the industry.

From all of us here at Industrial Buyer we wish you a safe and joyous festive season.

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MEGAPIPES SOLUTIONS BRINGS SUSTAINABLE SANITATION TO KENYA Megapipes Solutions, a new company in Kenya, is offering large diameter plastic pipes to meet the challenge of poor sanitation through the use of Weholite which has been tried and tested right across Europe, North America and in several African countries including Tanzania and South Africa.

Proper sanitation and storm water management remain two of the major challenges for developed governments in Kenya as they grapple to improve on service delivery to citizens.

Bringing innovative solutions and providing and maintaining safe off-site and decentralised sanitation systems, cannot happen without new investment and human technical capacity – particularly considering the growing population density in urban centres.

Weholite is a lightweight, engineered structured wall pipe made from high density polyethylene (HDPE), and is used extensively around the world in low pressure or gravity applications for drinking water storage, storm water, sewage and various other liquids.

Polyethylene pipes, first installed in the 1950s, are known to be a reliable, long-term solution for water, stormwater and sanitary systems. Science has since proven that HDPE pipes, such as Weholite will last over 100 years.

“Weholite offers distinct chemical and

Megapipes Solutions is offering large diameter plastic pipes to meet the challenge of poor sanitation through the use of Weholite

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physical advantages over other more traditional materials. Superior hydraulics and abrasion resistance mean that it will not corrode or deteriorate over time, making it a long-lasting solution for projects in Kenya,” says Jürg Flühmann, managing director at Megapipes Solutions.

According to Flühmann new production techniques have been combined with the latest raw materials technology to produce a durable pipe system with superior load-bearing properties. This makes Weholite the preferred solution for many municipal and industrial applications in both the public and private sector – including stormwater management, sewage treatment systems, culverts, marine pipelines and irrigation water distribution.

Kenya failed to achieve its Millennium Development Goal for increasing access to water and sanitation. Only 30% of Kenyans have access to improved sanitation, or the use of sanitation facilities that hygienically separate excreta from human contact. This means that approximately 30 million Kenyans are still using unsafe sanitation methods like rudimentary types of latrines, and almost six million are defecating in the open.

Access to improved sanitation is a major challenge both in urban and rural areas. It costs the country an estimated USD 324 million

annually for the gaps in its sanitation and hygiene services according to a World Health Organisation and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme.

In urban areas, the challenge is even more daunting as urban growth outstrips the provision of basic services, sanitation included.

Moreover, urban planning hardly precedes settlement, making it much harder for utilities to provide water and sanitation services.

At the same time, having a toilet, either connected or not connected to a piped wastewater system is only one part of fecal waste management. Sanitation in the urban areas is further compounded by the interlinkages with other services including storm water drainage, solid waste and water supply.

Weholite pipes will be readily available in Kenya with the construction of a factory for manufacturing of the large diameter plastic pipes for drainage and sanitation Projects in Kenya and neighbouring countries, already under way.

Megapipes will be manufacturing innovative, state-of-the-art products for the growing requirements of water storage, sanitation and drainage projects in Kenya, contributing to the local economy and industrialisation process and avoiding importation of such products.

Weholite is a lightweight, engineered structured wall pipe made from high density polyethylene (HDPE),

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NEWS HYTEC APPOINTS SALES AND DISTRIBUTION PARTNER IN ANGOLA

The Ocean Atlantic team in Angola Ocean Atlantic in Luanda have been appointed the Hytec Services Africa (HSA) distributor for Angola.

It will distribute Bosch Rexroth SA Group’s entire scope of products, services and technologies. In addition to increasing Hytec’s distribution capabilities in Angola, Ocean Atlantic brings the advantage of providing products and services to industries and applications not previously serviced by Hytec.

Angolan industries that will benefit from Hytec’s products and services include mining, general industry and oil & gas, with the latter offering new opportunities for Hytec’s products and services. Some of these include providing its offering to floating platform storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels; tension leg platforms; fixed structure production platforms; drill ships; and jack-up rigs.

“This is an exciting new focus area of business for Hytec, and Ocean Atlantic has the required skills and experience to

successfully represent us in this industry,” says Petrus Viljoen, African development manager, Hytec Services Africa (HSA).

“We at Ocean Atlantic are excited to now also have the support, product and service portfolio of Hytec as part of our growing Hydraulics business, and look forward to providing our existing and new clients with an expanded set of world class products and services,” adds Petter Eriksen, director of business development for Ocean Atlantic.

Ocean Atlantic specialises in workshop services (choke valve refurbishment and integrity checking); inspection services; asset integrity management; and hydraulic services, which include oil condition monitoring, filtration, varnish treatment, water removal and cargo pump refurbishment. “Ocean Atlantic representatives experienced our world class repair capabilities first-hand when they attended the Hytec customer open day in 2019. We have therefore agreed that all pumps and motors sent to Ocean Atlantic will be redirected to the Service

Centre of Competence Hytec Repair Centre,” Viljoen explains.

In considering Ocean Atlantic as a Hytec Sales and Distribution Partner various aspects were taken into consideration. Among them Ocean Atlantic’s technical expertise and years of experience in the oil & gas industry; their in-country high quality workshop availability with the potential to conduct minor repairs (including stripping and assessing for repair); and their hose and fittings manufacture and supply capabilities. “In addition to these positive product and service attributes, the company afforded us the opportunity to jointly visit their customers and conduct a due diligence of their in-country capabilities,” Viljoen points out. “All of these, and their ongoing positive interaction with Hytec, contributed to us finding in their favour.”

Ocean Atlantic was awarded Hytec distribution rights for one year, ending in August 2021, after which a new contract may be negotiated.

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NEWS SANDVIK OVERCOMES CHALLENGES OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Despite the travel restriction difficulties associated with COVID19, Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology has found novel and innovative solutions to overcoming these challenges which has ensured the company maintains its leading position in the fields of both automation and digitalisation.

First introducing automation solutions into its product offering 15 years ago, and digital technologies 10 years ago, the company has been leading the way in helping the mining industry adopt and embrace the modernisation revolution.

“The African mining industry has traditionally shied away from embracing new technologies, but COVID-19 has been the push factor in accelerating the necessity to adopt change, and this has happened rapidly as mines have had to learn to operate remotely and with limited resources owing to COVID-19,” starts Simon Andrews, Sandvik Mining &

Rock Technology vice president for sales in southern Africa.

The adoption of new technologies however is no longer the primary objective. Finding ways to implement them remotely has now become the primary focus, Andrews continues.

With the philosophy of working towards finding a solution for any challenge, Sandvik Mining & Technology has done just that, and introduced a headset which enables it to walk and talk anyone through the process of commissioning a machine and associated software without having ever seen it before. “This offering removes all barriers associated with the inability to connect physically on the ground and is a mechanism of training in itself,” says Niel McCoy, Automation Business Development manager for Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology.

Coupled with this new skill set and offering is Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology’s ability to better utilise its

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highly skilled personnel. “Our top level experts within the business are no longer time restricted by travel and are able to utilise their skills set across multiple mines on a more frequent basis, something we had never considered in the past but is an exercise already reaping great success,” McCoy points out.

As a result of the company’s efforts in ensuring digital technologies and the implementation thereof remain a top agenda for clients – regardless of remote working conditions, lockdown restrictions, etc., Sandvik has established a new communication repertoire with its clients. “Never before have we communicated so effectively or as frequently with our clients as we do now. We know more about our sites now than we ever did before, which naturally provides us with the ability to better assist our clients in any areas that we can contribute towards and give input on,” Andrews concludes.

NEWS

SKF’S NON DESTRUCTIVE TEST SPELLS BIG SAVINGS FOR ZAMBIAN COPPER MINE NDT (Non Destructive Test) works carried out by SKF Zambia on more than 90 mobile mining machines and equipment operating on one of the country’s largest copper mines, delivered massive savings for the customer over a six month period.

The mine, which is located in Zambia’s North-Western Province, is a key long-term customer of SKF Zambia.

“We share a solid 15+ year relationship with our customer, supplying the mine with SKF bearings and seals as well as Lincoln Lubrication solutions over the years,” confirms key accounts manager at SKF Zambia, Mel Patel.

Internal cracks on mobile machines are a chronic issue on the mine where heavy equipment operates round-the-clock. NDT works are thus fundamental to the mine’s predictive maintenance strategy planning. In addition to averting unnecessary downtime, huge parts procurement costs can be avoided through better planning around stocking of larger parts with longer lead times.

The SKF Zambia’s specialist team conducts NDT works on 90 machines on the copper mine every six months, completing two to five units per day. These include the mine’s most critical machines such as Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT’s), Mine Haul Trucks, drill rigs, rock breakers and excavators that operate 24/7 as well as equipment including excavator buckets and booms.

Additional inspections are also carried out on other components on the mine as required by the end-user.

“Our NDT scope of work is comprehensive comprising aspects such as inspection of welds, castings, forgings, components, plates and rolled product piping; coating inspection covering all aspects of surface finishing; mining truck frame inspection; holiday testing, and Corrosion Under Insulation Detection using Lixi Profiler,” notes Patel.

SKF Zambia’s NDT solution which was rolled out in June 2020 included both traditional as well as advanced techniques.

Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Penetrant Testing, Eddy Current Testing and painting and coating inspection are some of the traditional methods applied

by SKF Zambia.

Some results following testing work included the identification of frame cracks on various dump trucks and excavators. “We filed a report for repairs and, following the necessary repairs, we conducted a second inspection to ensure that all was in order,” says Patel. “By pinpointing issues and enabling the necessary repairs Cracks detected by NDT carried out at Zambian copper mine to be done before catastrophic failures, we delivered tremendous cost and “Our team is on standby, ready to respond time savings benefits to our customer.” In immediately to any requests from the mine’s addition to keeping repair costs to a maintenance manager for necessary minimum, equipment availability is machine or equipment inspection.” optimised while uptime, and subsequently “Forging long-term partnerships with productivity, is increased. customers and delivering turnkey solutions These advantages present a solid rather than just selling products add good argument for the vital role that NDT works value to our overall strategic focus on play in predictive maintenance which is Rotating Equipment Performance (REP). fundamental to the future sustainability of a Our solid NDT works have strengthened mine or plant. our customer’s trust and have presented Patel explains that SKF Zambia has future opportunities for online monitoring of added further value for the customer by moabile machines on the copper mine,” placing a skilled team on the mine site. concludes Patel.

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NEWS

KEEPING POWER STATION PUMPS UP TO SPEED

Repair work under on the stainless steel Faggiolati submersible pump at Integrated Pump Technology Integrated Pump Technology is keeping the submersible pumps at a large Limpopo power station’s process drain sumps in optimal condition through high quality maintenance.

The stainless steel Faggiolati pumps were initially supplied by Integrated Pump Technology, which locally represents the Italy-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

The pumps were carefully specified to perform optimally in high temperatures of up to 70⁰ C. They pump water that reports to the sump from a number of the power station’s sub-systems, including the turbine hall hot drains and the condensate polishing plant.

“When the pumps are swopped out for maintenance, they are brought to our well-

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equipped workshop in Jet Park for a comprehensive strip quotation and fault report,” says Fred Slabbert, workshop manager at Integrated Pump Technology.

“We assess the complete pump, including checks on oil, wear levels, insulation, bearing lubrication and electrical cables.”

An important aspect to consider is the wear on the impeller, says Slabbert, as this directly affects the pump’s efficiency and ability to reach its duty point. The pumps are required to move 100 m3 per hour at a head of 45 metres. To speed up turnaround times on maintenance, the company keeps special repair kits in stock from Faggiolati Pumps.

“With our experience in maintaining and repairing Faggiolati pumps – among other pump brands – we make sure that all work

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is done to OEM standards,” says Slabbert.

“This includes extensive testing capability, with a test tank that can accommodate motors up to 150 kW in power.”

After the repairs on these units, a representative of the end-customer is present at the Integrated Pump Technology workshop to witness the final tests and receive the test certificate.

This testing includes the 1.5 bar pressure test on pump seals, and confirmation that there is no water infiltration in the oil.

“The pumps are then subject to fullcurve testing in the tank, witnessed by the end-customer,” he says.

“We have always had positive efficiency results on the Faggiolati pumps in these tests, proving our technical capability to meet OEM standards.”

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FORKLIFT MORE THAN SPARES BETTER 100 000 THAN THE OEM WORKING

Bearing and wear part manufacturer Vesconite Bearings has increased its efforts to develop better -than-the-originalequipment-manufacturer (OEM) forklift parts.

The company has long known that its gantry support bearings, tilt cylinder bushings, side shift pads, mast pivot bushings, steer axle articulation bushings, king pin bushings and lever and pedal bushings offered low-friction, wearresistant and high load capacity characteristics. The Vesconite parts last longer than the originals and do not need regular greasing. They are sought after by the forklift rental companies who appreciate the longer wear life and savings achieved from reduced maintenance.

Since the start of 2020 Vesconite Bearings has invested considerable staffing resources into building a catalogue of parts for all the major forklift brands, and offered prototype testing for these better-than-the-OEM parts.

“We have parts for nine common forklift brands in our catalogue,” says forklift industry champion Calvin Mpofu. With three more team members, Calvin has identified the most popular brands and parts, and then requested the Vesconite factory produces them.

“This mammoth task is ongoing. As the factory completes each batch, we dispatch to select clients for testing,” he notes.

The global forklift repair and rental industry reports that business has picked up after the COVID-19 induced slow down.

While the traditional forklift maintenance cycle may have increased due to reduced forklift operation, forklift usage and forklift maintenance is expected to escalate in the coming months.

“Installation and testing of the Vesconite parts is happening at a faster rate,” says Mpofu, who notes that forklift rental companies that have received prototype parts have already indicated that the material feels more premium and commend the great care taken in the machining of these better-thanthe-OEM components.

Steer Axle Articulation Bush created

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HOURS ACCIDENT FREE ON VULINDLELA PROJECT

The management of GIG Karasek is pleased to announce that, despite operating in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 100 000 on site working hours have been performed without incident on the Vulindlela project in South Africa.

This is only possible because of the careful support and tireless commitment of the entire project team from Sappi South Africa, who have completed over three million accident-free hours here so far.

Due to the busy construction site and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, every single project participant can be particularly proud of this positive interim result.

GIG Karasek thanks all project members for their great engagement, motivation and attitude put in the Vulindlela project so far.

The great working project team on site and in our offices in Europe makes GIG Karasek confident that the project will be completed safely, on time and in the best quality.

It is well known that the last 20% of a challenging project are always the most difficult in terms of visible progress and motivation, but GIG Karasek thanks everyone involved for continuing to comply with all safety measures and for the smooth implementation of a challenging project.

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NEWS

XYLEM HELPS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO REALISE THEIR POTENTIAL Xylem South Africa, a subsidiary of Xylem LLC, is a proud supporter of Transcend’s REALISE bootcamp.

This ground-breaking programme helps people with disabilities realise their potential and grow as contributing members of the South African economy.

“We believe deeply that you should invest in people,” said Shelley Hunt, director Transcend Corporate Advisors. “This is crucial when you consider SA’s staggering youth unemployment rates. Transcend’s REALISE programme focuses on people with disabilities to stop their marginalisation in society, increase their employability, and build a springboard for their careers. The future of the country rests in all our hands and when perfectly capable people are held back due to prejudice and misunderstanding, nobody wins. So, we want to put that power back into their hands.”

Transcend’s fully accredited REALISE

bootcamp is open to people with a range of different conditions, including partial sight, albinism, epilepsy, and bipolar disorder. It employs several different modules, covering personal development, business skills and technology literacy. REALISE is a work readiness bootcamp designed to offer job seekers a unique learning experience.

Students undergo an exciting journey from the classroom to simulated work environments and digital literacy training.

Along the way, they are encouraged to build their confidence, cultivate introspection, uncover their passion, and purpose, and identify their strengths and limitations. The course includes group and self-motivated activities, as well as one-on-one mentoring.

“REALISE has helped me in knowing myself and increased my self-esteem and knowing how to work with a team and presentation skills. It has played an important role in teaching me about finance

The REALISE bootcamp

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and digital literacy,” says Vusimuzi Morei, one of Xylem’s participants in the programme and a REALISE alumni.

Transcend, a transformation consultancy, facilitates skills development, and over the past decade has helped thousands of youth find meaningful workplace experience.

Recognising that people with disabilities are especially more vulnerable to the challenges and barriers in the labour market, Transcend came to specialise in learnerships for people with disabilities.

This led to the REALISE programme, and Xylem signed on as one of its pioneering supporters. Recognising the synergy between the two organisations towards youth employment and personal development, Xylem eagerly began supporting REALISE by enrolling students to the programme.

“REALISE is designed to be engaging, educational, fun and introspective. They are truly focused on transforming individuals - even during the lockdown, Transcend’s trainers and mentors kept the momentum going, giving guidance and focus to the students.

At Xylem, we try to change lives through access to water.

Transcend changes lives through access to self-empowerment. We are very proud to be associated with REALISE, and humbled by the can-do attitude of our students,” says Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing manager at Xylem Africa.

NEWS CHRYSO SOUTHERN AFRICA TAKES THE LEAD IN FIBRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

EasyFinish is shaped to create a smooth concrete surface finish CHRYSO Southern Africa’s mutually beneficial partnership with Oxyfibre has resulted in world class products being available locally, supported by expert fibre technology development and consultancy capabilities.

Izak Louw, general manager at Oxyfibre, says that CHRYSO’s presence and established infrastructure in Southern Africa made them the partner of choice for making Adfil fibres available in Southern Africa.

CHRYSO EasyFinish, as a macro fibre, optimises speed of construction by eliminating the need for costly placement of rebar and ensuring adequate cover to reinforcement.

Added benefits include smooth surface finishes, maximum bond, greater tensile strength per fibre for enhanced residual flexural strength and

toughness in the concrete.

For micro fibre applications, CHRYSO Fibrin XTserves as alternative to crack control mesh. The use of micro fibres in concrete product manufacturing has proved to enhance the surface properties and durability, significantly reducing the occurrence of plastic shrinkage and plastic settlement cracking.

Recent projects where these fibres have been used include the placing of 7000 m2 of concrete in very thick surface beds and several large warehouse floors. Other applications have been in coastal defence structures and shotcrete in the Western Cape, as well as for the construction of floors in the farming and food processing industries where harsh chemicals and other deleterious substances could potentially affect the concrete.

All these projects reported noticeable

cost and time savings.

Louw says that ongoing research has resulted in new fibre solutions that will be available shortly. These include Ignis, a micro fibre specifically designed for its fire protection benefits, and a macro fibre that will address problem areas in the precast industry.

Fibre technology is used extensively in readymix concrete, but the ease of transport, storage and handling of these fibres also makes them ideal for smaller projects and on-site mixing.

The CHRYSO Southern Africa / Oxyfibre partnership has created a winwin solution for all stakeholders providing concrete reinforcement solutions for construction projects to be undertaken safely and rapidly with reduced waste and reduced impact on the environment.

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MATERIALS HANDLING & WAREHOUSING

Caslad keeps up during the COVI Established during a global recession, Caslad is no stranger to operating during a tough economic climate. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic the company expanded its factory with seven new bin moulds and increased its stock holdings throughout its branches to keep up with the demands of the online shopping trend.

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aslad was established in the midst of the 2009 recession, as a wholesale company leveraging its industry experience and contacts to carve out a small market segment for ourselves.

The company quickly realised that a direct source business model was the only sure way of securing the longevity of Caslad. In 2011 the first container of castors and wheels arrived from China followed by the establishment of a basic steel fabrication factory in 2013. The company has substantially grown into one of the larger and more comprehensive importers and manufacturing businesses in its market segment.

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Products manufactured inhouse include aluminium and fibreglass ladders, mild steel mobile ladders, mild steel trolleys, storage equipment such as bins and bin panels, display equipment and steel scaffolding.

EFFICIENCY AND VERSATILITY Managing director Clayton Foster and Manufacturing director David Lyus have always believed in efficiency and versatility. This has pushed Caslad into mechanisation, equipping the ever-expanding factory with the latest CNC machinery on the market. This is possibly one of the major differentiating factors between the company and its competition.

The expansion of the Caslad factory has recently been bolstered by a R3 million investment in seven new bin moulds.

Introducing the production of these bins inhouse was a necessity to better secure clients more competitive price with greater consistency.

IMPROVED ORGANISATION The success behind the Bin is in the design itself. It has a rectangular shape and, rather than having a lid or a lock, it is open for easy access to the contents. The front of the bin has a lip to keep the contents from slipping out, to which a label can be added for easy identification. Dividers can be added for improved organisation of small parts. Caslad manufactures its own bins using only the finest quality PRP1042 polypropylene copolymers which are tough, impact and acid resistant. There are seven sizes on offer and the bins are available in seven colours: black, blue, grey, red, yellow, green and clear.

Caslad offers several options to help further organise the bins. Placing the bins in a cabinet creates a smart and accessible solution for any workshop, warehouse, or anyone that requires an organised storage solution. These cabinets are sturdy enough

The success behind the Bin is in the design itself. It has a rectangular shape and, rather than having a lid or a lock, it is open for easy access to the contents

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p with demand ID-19 pandemic to withstand harsh industrial environments while the items inside are protected against dust, liquid spills, and related hazards. The doors open wide to provide for easy and convenient access to the storage bins. The cabinets are pre-fit with No. 7 or No. 8 Bins in the colours of your choice.

Caslad also offers free-standing units that are more focused on industrial storage requirements. In contrast to the Bin cabinet option, the free-standing unit is more easily accessible because it is open. There is the option of single or double-sided units which are ideal for workshops, garages, or your shed at home. The free-standing panels come as standard with floor stands for maximum stability. There is the extra option where lockable castors can be added to make the panel mobile.

Wall panels are perfect to wall-mount above a work bench as a space saving solution. Various sizes of the panel are sure to meet your space and storage needs. As a supplier of quality products, Caslad can state with confidence that the units can carry their weight and the loads of parts you may want to store in the bins.

EDGE OVER THE COMPETITION ]Adopting new technology as it emerges requires continuous investment. By adopting this strategy, the company has an edge over its competition through its efficiency.

This requires constant R&D and critical assessment of all manufacturing procedures through client interaction and efficiency metrics. Caslad’s strategy has always been to improve, implement and provide the best quality range of products at a competitive price.

It is no longer good enough to just have some of the best quality products on the market to satisfy potential clients. Quick turnaround times, accessibility and an

effective distribution network play a key role in keeping customers satisfied. In 2017 Caslad opened Durban and Cape Town branches to better facilitate this process. Together with its three branches, extensive stock holding capacity and over 50 distributors, we believe this network has been vital in maintaining excellent customer service.

OPERATING DURING A PANDEMIC Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase of sales through the online sector. Businesses that didn’t have an online store had to evolve quickly to survive and those that did, grew exponentially. This trend forced the company to improve its stock holdings throughout the branches in order to keep up with demand and better service its vendors.

Even though the economy and industry are not what they were pre-COVID, Foster and Lyus believe times like these are best suited for consolidation and introspection, helping to better equip the business for greater efficiency and future growth.

Caslad www.caslad.co.za

The expansion of the Caslad factory has recently been bolstered by a R3 million investment in seven new bin moulds

Did you know?

Caslad manufactures aluminium and fibreglass ladders, mild steel mobile ladders, mild steel trolleys, storage equipment such as bins and bin panels, display equipment and steel scaffolding.

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SIMPLE SOLUTION, BIG RESULTS Convenient storage solutions to suit your application Various sizes of bins and panels to choose from Range of colours available Made from tough, impact & acid resistant polypropylene co-polymers Bins are stackable & dividers are available for each size

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COVID-19 boosts dig in manufacturing an Business leaders within global manufacturing and distribution sectors have shown urgency in embracing digital transformation to overcome the disruption caused by the pandemic. This according to new research released by SYSPRO, a global provider of ERP software.

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n order to understand the impact of the pandemic on manufacturers and distributors as well as emerging trends, a survey was completed by 144 industry professionals of different managerial levels within EMEA, the United States, Canada, and APAC. The survey was conducted in August 2020 and focused on the rise of the remote workforce and the need for increased collaboration, the impact of supply chain disruptions, and emerging trends that will shape the manufacturing and distribution sectors moving forward.

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RISE OF THE REMOTE WORKFORCE As social distancing became the new normal, entire workforces needed to connect as well as collaborate remotely. Based on survey findings, nearly half of businesses were unable to function effectively due to a reliance on their operational staff only being able to function from the work premise. In a shift towards remote work and increased collaboration, 73% of businesses stated they would need to invest in technology to facilitate remote working capabilities in the future. According to Paulo De Matos, chief product officer at SYSPRO, “COVID

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has had a ripple effect in many areas but remote work is here to stay and will need to be supported by systems that allow for easy communication, collaboration and performance management.�

SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS AND RESULTING TRENDS Unsurprisingly, the survey showed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. When looking specifically at distribution, 45% agreed that they were unable to operate at the same levels of distribution efficiency

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gital transformation nd distribution enjoyed before the pandemic. “Supply chains have been heavily integrated and increasingly reliant on foreign raw material, in particular from Asia. Companies looked to offshoring with the knowledge of the potential risk of quality control, but with the benefit of lower labour costs. With the increasing shortages of parts, manufacturers and distributors started looking to find alternative supply sources and establish more resilient supply chains. This shift in strategic sourcing and procurement as well as a high percentage considering re-shoring, is now being considered as a viable option worldwide.”

This was echoed in the study, where 42% of businesses stated they will reshore manufacturing operations. “Near or re-shoring is the practice of transferring a business operation that was moved overseas back to the country from which it was originally relocated. Here, industry-built technology solutions will deliver industry specific functionality for manufacturers and distributors to optimize and simplify operations, stay current and in control,” states De Matos

FACTORY OF THE FUTURE According to the study, only 38% of businesses felt that their business systems were adequate to handle the disruptions.

When diving deeper into these findings, the study found that business systems lacked the necessary accessibility, availability, insights and basic planning tools needed by the industry to react to the pandemic. In fact, 29% of businesses stated that their systems lacked in providing

With the increasing shortages of parts, manufacturers and distributors started looking to find alternative supply sources and establish more resilient supply chains.

This shift in strategic sourcing and procurement as well as a high percentage considering re-shoring, is now being considered as a viable option worldwide’ Did you know?

60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses within the EMEA, the United States, Canada, and APAC, stated they experienced supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Inflection Point for the Factory of the Future, SYSPRO, August 2020)

them with the availability and accessibility during this time and they would be pursuing cloud-based business systems to deal with any possible future disruptions.

“Manufacturers and distributors are shifting their preference towards a cloud deployed business solution, not only to address immediate needs, but as a catalyst to accelerate their digital transformation journey. We also anticipate that organisations will adopt different approaches to sourcing strategies and will shift their focus away from cost and efficiency control towards certainty and quality.

This shift will be long lasting and innumerable,” concludes De Matos.

Read more about how manufacturers and distributors handled the shift during COVID-19 in SYSPRO’s The Inflection Point for the Factory of the Future report.

SYSPRO www.za.syspro.com

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MATERIALS HANDLING & WAREHOUSING Digital technology to enhance supply chain efficiency is more important than ever Surveying thousands of manufacturing executives across the globe, HP’s Digital Manufacturing Trend Report has found that companies are increasingly investing in advanced 3D printing solutions that provide the agility, speed, and flexibility necessary to grow their business and become more resilient in an ever-changing environment.

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ne of the key insights from the global manufacturing industry is that regardless of sector or location, companies are looking to 3D printing to strengthen their supply chains, become more agile, and create more innovative product development and manufacturing strategies. This is underscored by a rising investment in 3D printing, support for 3D printing as a viable alternative to traditional manufacturing, and a greater desire for closer ecosystem collaboration to drive adoption.

HP’s Digital Manufacturing Trends Report highlights • Digital Manufacturing Technologies are Spurring Economic Advancement and Agility • 99% of global respondents believe that digital manufacturing technologies can lead to economic growth.

• 89% of respondents are looking to evolve their business models because of the current world business environment.

• Over the next 12 months, 71% plan on investing in digital manufacturing technologies, and over four-in-five respondents (85%) indicated that their company plans to increase their additive manufacturing/3D printing investment.

• Three-quarters of respondents said that additive manufacturing/3D printing helps their company be more agile, is a viable alternative to traditional manufacturing, and is a backup to traditional manufacturing.

• Nine out of 10 respondents said they are investigating new production/supply chain models, with 59% evaluating hybrid models and 52% looking into localised production.

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Accelerated innovation transforms industries • The most cited benefit by respondents using additive manufacturing/3D printing is the increased ability to innovate.

• The top new areas of innovation that companies are investigating include mass customisation for direct-toconsumer products, production on demand, and digital warehousing/ virtual inventory.

• In particular, 91% of respondents want to explore the innovation that mass customisation provides and believe it could be applicable to their business if parts could be personalised through 3D printing/additive manufacturing.

• Medical, industrial, and automotive were called out as the industries most ripe for innovation in additive manufacturing/3D printing over the next five years.

Opening up new opportunities for collaboration • 85% of respondents indicated that collaboration across sectors to embrace new digital manufacturing technologies is important.

• 81% indicated their company has future plans to collaborate with government entities on digital

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manufacturing products.

• The top barrier to entry in the additive manufacturing/3D printing entry for respondents is finding a qualified workforce.

• To address this skills gap, 64% want to offer more professional training services, and 53% want companies, governments, institutions, and citizens to work together to make investments in educational and job-skilling programs.

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION WILL CONTINUE TO BE A BUSINESS IMPERATIVE The top ways that additive manufacturing/3D printing can reduce waste and promote a circular economy are by reducing the amount of materials used and better matching supply and demand, followed by shortening and simplifying traditional supply chains, and improving service options that can prolong the life of products. 90% of respondents said that the recyclability of additive manufacturing/3D printed powders and parts is important.

While 88% of respondents believe it is important governments create a sustainable ecosystem by incentivising investment in and development of socially and environmentally beneficial digital manufacturing technologies.

HP www8.hp.com

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Cutting coding errors from the supply chain Packaging or labelling waste, rework, reputational damage and regulatory fines are some of the outcomes, besides cost, that result from human error in coding and marking operations. Correct coding is important for ensuring the supply chain operates efficiently and provides retailers and customers with important product information.

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yrotec PackMark offers CoLOS software term costs,’ explains Brandon Pearce, Pyrotec ‘CoLOS offers software options that meet applications from Markem-Image PackMark’s general manager. every end-of-line production requirement, engineered to complement its including packaging coding, message design, coding equipment. the management of complex labels and Because of this, manufacturers codes, and the ability to operate multiple need solutions for removing printers from one platform,’ Pearce adds. operator errors from creeping into Did you know?

REAL-TIME DATA production lines, for reducing waste, You can run CoLOS from your office, shop floor, or and minimising brands’ reputational CoLOS provides real-time data about server room. Connectivity to printers, production damage because of recalled production processes by linking devices and company data sources is established products, among other things. production plans to individual printers on over Ethernet. And, a user management system the line. It also monitors the productivity ensures employees access the CoLOS interfaces HUMAN ERROR and efficiency of each machine, and most appropriate to their role and location, from REDUCED automates the selection of data for desktop, tablet and mobile devices. CoLOS works ‘CoLOS software allows our printing, reducing the need for human within your cybersecurity environment and has customers to integrate equipment intervention. In turn, this reduces the risk various backup options. networks throughout the production of operator errors and provides accurate line into one central system. By performance reports. standardising data input, human error is reduced. This saves time, improves Pyrotec Packmark production flow, and drastically reduces longwww.pyrotec.co.za

CoLOS software allows our customers to integrate equipment networks throughout the production line into one central 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

NEED A STORAGE SOLUTION?

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

Industrial coding and marking solutions Alternative Coding Solutions, the proud supplier of Hitachi inkjet printers in South Africa, now introduces the new range of the UX series printers, which can do up to six lines of print.

This dynamic company offers the complete range of Hitachi printing machines, from the economy UX-B line model for basic applications, right up to the UX-D 150, one of the world’s fastest inkjet printers, which can print more than 3 100 characters/second.

PROVEN RELIABILITY & ECONOMY

Hitachi reliability has been proven on the South African market. All machines have innovative ink cartridge systems that reduce fluid consumption and operating costs.

The machine does not require expensive core or module replacement.

Laser printers are also available with no ink and make up costs.

QUALITY CODING • Easy, quick operation with large touch screen • Nozzle and gutter automatically cleaned • Small footprint, light weight • User-friendly, cost-effective, easy maintenance • Wide range of inks and colours • Up to 50% saving on make up

Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co.,Ltd. http://www.hitachi-ies.co.jp/ english/ products/ijp/index.htm

ALTERNATIVE CODING SOLUTIONS | A supplier of Hitachi Coding Equipment

JHB Tel: 011 708 7468 | Naeem: 082 783 4584 | Michael: 082 880 7722 | National sales: Shezaad: 060 997 5165 | sales@altcode.co.za www.altcode.co.za

PRINTING, CODING & MARKING Print a Label fulfils all your labelling needs Print a Label manufactures and supplies self-adhesive labels. On these labels the end user can put variable data, generated from a computer to a printer and then onto the business form or label.

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LANK LABELS

Made to international standards, roll labels come in a wide range of materials to suit every label application. They are resistant to heat, water and abrasion.

Print a Label can supply very cost effective materials bought in bulk.

One major advantage of using a roll label printer is you can print one label at a time.

This can reduce wastage on smaller label runs.

PRINTED LABELS Have your logo pre-printed in up to four colours to brand your goods. Pre-printed labels give your goods a professional look whilst allowing you to print all your variable information.

VARIABLE INFORMATION

Print a Label’s self-adhesive labels

Print a Label also supplies barcode labels that scan perfectly. The barcoded labels can include batch numbers, consecutive numbers and consecutive barcodes

RIBBONS The company specialises in the supply of wax, hybrid and resin type thermal transfer ribbons suitable for all popular barcode label printers.

THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTERS Print a Label is an official distributor of Argox printers.

The Argox label printers satisfy all barcode printing and labelling needs, from entry-level printers to high-volume production printers for all major industries.

Printers are sold with all software and initial application is provided. Print a Label also supplies full training and installation.

Print a Label www.printalabel.co.za

Print a Label is an independent company which manufactures and supplies self-adhesive labels. Specifically and typically this means labels onto which the end user puts variable data, generated from a computer to a printer and then onto a business form or label.

BLANK LABELS

PRINTED LABELS

Print a Label

BARCODE LABELS CO N TAC T D E TA I L S OFFICE 010 007 2350 FAX 086 453 0017 EMAIL sales@printalabel.co.za PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

RIBBONS

LABEL PRINTERS

SECURITY LABELS

8 Boat Turn Street, Laser Park POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 149, Bromhof, 2154

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PRINTING, CODING & MARKING

SIGNEA | JHB Tel: 011 965 0823 | DBN: 078 457 1936 | CPT: 083 630 4046 | admin@signea.co.za | www.signea.co.za

Mark your words If Signea cannot find you a cost-effective solution for coding marking and labelling, nobody can.

CIJ INKJET

CIJ INKJET

THERMAL INKJET HSA

EBS

Makrotek

PRINT + APPLY Italora

LARGE CHARACTER EBS

LASER

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Tracepack now offers machine vision systems for optimised line efficiency Adding to Tracepack’s extensive range of marking and coding equipment are vision systems, software, industrial barcode readers, verifiers, state of the art quality control and rejection systems.

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racepack already offers equipment such as continuous inkjet, thermal inkjet, lasers and large character/ high-resolution printing systems.

CUSTOMER DEMAND In recent months the company was approached by new customers who were having quality control issues such as badly deformed, skewed and poorly marked codes, as well as anomalies in complex parts and surfaces and defects in product assembly.

Machine vision systems allow you to inspect, identify, and guide products and parts.

DEEP LEARNING TOOLS These systems can be combined with deep learning tools to solve complex manufacturing applications that are too difficult or time consuming for rule-based machine vision systems and too fast for reliable, consistent results with a human visual inspection.

These tools are available on the VisionPro Deep Learning and In-sight platforms, using deep learning algorithms to solve part location, assembly verification, defect detection, classification and OCR (Optical Character

Recognition) applications and eliminating complex programming, making deep learning technology accessible for non-vision experts and automating inline inspections which were previously only possible with human inspectors.

‘In recent months the company was approached by new customers who were having quality control issues such as badly deformed, skewed and poorly marked codes, as well as anomalies in complex parts and surfaces and defects in product assembly’

Cognex Vision System

LINE EFFICIENCY Tracepack’s automatic quality control systems are ideal for dynamic and continuous optimisation of the line efficiency and performance monitoring, whilst its line monitoring system is designed to monitor production cycle, using a combination of sensors and software to analyse and process collected data. These systems also offer cap control and leak detection in bottling as well as label and code control.

Tracepack www.tracepack.co.za

Did you know?

Tracepack designs, customises and supplies a wide range of marking, coding and inspection solutions, covering the whole identification process - we can convey it, code it, mark it, track it, scan it, verify it, inspect and authenticate it.

The Robo QCS

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Guide, Gauge, Inspect, Identify and Assure the quality of items www.tracepack.co.za | +27 10 020 7221

PACKAGING & PALLETS

BUCKLE PACKAGING | National Sales Contact: Anthony Mason | JHB Tel: 011 613 8024 | Fax: 011 613 1080 |

info@bucklepack.co.za | www.bucklepack.co.za

Number one bag closing specialists Since 1979 Buckle Packaging has supplied Africa with a range of end-of-line bag closing machines.

BAG STITCHING

BAND SEALERS

‘HOT AIR’ SEALING

Fischbein in-line industrial bag stitchers are the leaders in bag closing technology.

Heavy duty, robust, durable and reliable work horse.

Suitable for all bag types such as paper, woven polypropylene, BOPP, plastic and net.

The HANATO band sealer is suitable for various bag sizes. Ideal for sealing plastic bags filled with dry foods, grain, coffee etc. Seals pouches, foil securely with a 10mm seal.

The Saxon range of sealers are state of the art. Available in stainless steel for the food industry as well as fertilizer and chemicals.

No Teflon belts – uses the patented method of ‘hot air’ sealing with less maintenance and down time.

AUTO INFEED DEVICE The Fischbein infeed automatically guides the filled bag towards the stitcher. Allows for straight stitching and neat closures. Available for straight stitching or fold over prior to closing the bag.

Continuous Band Sealer

In-Line Heavy Duty Bag Stitcher

Auto Infeed Device With Fold Over

Saxon ‘Hot Air’ Heat Sealer

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SAFETY & SECURITY Five ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 1. Wash your hands regularly with soap or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.

2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

3. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

4. Cover your cough or sneeze with a flexed elbow or a tissue, then throw the tissue in the bin.

5 . Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Did you know? 82 percent of COVID-19 cases are mild: patients only experience a slight fever, fatigue and a cough. Only about six percent of patients need intensive care. The vast majority of people can stay at home and get better without hospital treatment.

www.sacoronavirus.co.za Emergency Hotline: 0800 029 999 WhatsApp Support Line: 0600 123 456

PHAKIMISA INDUSTRIES | Contact: Dave Sexaine | JHB Tel: 011 472 7521 | Cell: 084 550 5448 | dave@phakimisa.co.za | www.phakimisa.co.za

Horizontal/vertical lifeline sytems Phakimisa Industries, known and trusted for its range of webbing and endless round slings is also suppling a full range of fall arrest equipment manufactured according to the EN specifications.

Phakimisa is a leading provider of workingat-height personal protective equipmentlife line systems, fall arrest devices, anchors, harnesses as well as collective protective equipment. The life line systems namely, Travsafe is a permanent horizontal, dual wire life line system.

The Travsmart is a permanent horizontal single line life line. The Travflex2 is a permanent horizontal single life line especially design for roofs. The Stopcable is a vertical life line designed for cat ladders.

All the life lines is design to protect users, who are wearing a full body harness from falls as they travers the life line.

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TOOLS & MACHINERY

EHRENBERG ENGINEERING | Contact: Inge Glaner | JHB Tel: 011 493 6280 | Fax: 011 493 1677 | sales@ehrenberg.co.za

The family of hard rockers Ehrenberg Engineering presents its specialised ‘Rocker Family’, a range of products designed to save you time and effort in materials handling, whether you’re in the manufacturing, beverage, canning, building, transport or agricultural business.

The Rocker Bin, Rocker Barrow, Rocker Pallet — and the newly introduced Rocker Tip Trailer — are manufactured locally by Ehrenberg Engineering to ensure workers enjoy maximum comfort, safety and flexibility in their working environments. Needing no hydraulic attachments, each variant has its own unique ability enabling it to handle a wide variety of materials.

The Rocker Bin, with its steady tipping ability (brought about by disengaging the locking mechanism), allows you to dump or unload fast and efficiently. Easily manoeuvrable, forks can slide securely into the ‘shoes’ of the bins, whether empty or loaded. Once emptied, the bin rocks back into its original position by the backward tilt of the fork hoist and is then automatically locked. The forklift driver therefore does not need to leave his seat, thus saving time and effort.

The Rocker Bar row, suited to manual bulk handling, has uses ranging from agricultural to industrial.

Twice the size of a standard barrow, it is still perfectly balanced and easy to wheel. The simple foot release allows the operator to tip without effort.

The Rocker Tip Trailer is designed for the fast and efficient transportation ofgoods.

A load of 1.4 cubic meters can be off-loaded by one person in seconds. Any suitable tow vehicle can be used.

These bins come in various sizes with different accessories and attachments. The Turbo Rocker bin, for example, comes with an airtight lid and turbo industrial vacuum cleaner, giving it numerous cleaning and pneumatic filling applications.

Available in 6 sizes

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FLOORING

INDUFLOOR | National and International Sales | Tel: 082 490 3057 (Mike) | JHB Tel: 011 466 2084/8 | info@indufloor.co.za | www.indufloor.co.za

The first choice in industrial flooring

B-BBEE LEVEL 2 QSE

Indufloor has 27 years’ top quality projects experience and is South Africa’s premier industrial flooring contractor. Indufloor will prepare the appropriate flooring specification and provide specialised installation teams to undertake work in accordance with the client’s requirement.

In determining the specification for the floor lining system, the clients assess a range of available options.

When abrasion- and chemical-resistance, ease of cleaning and aesthetic appearance are foremost considerations, Indufloor offers the right solution. Indufloor is contracted to do the work on a fast track basis, using its Blastrac, dust-free surface preparation machines prior to application of the chosen flooring system.

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES • Polyurethane, epoxy, chemical concrete screeds • Abrasion-corrosion-resistant linings • Structural concrete floor repairs • Shut-down contracts • Blastrac dust-free concrete surface-preparation equipment, including shot blasting, milling, scarifying, dry grinding, scraping, cutting

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• Superflat pump-applied floors • Decorative commercial flooring

MEETS ALL DEMANDS • • • • • • •

High performance, cost-effective Quick installation time No maintenance Hygienic, resistant to bacterial growth Quality assurance Local and International project history 25 years’ quality referral projects

LISTINGS ACCESS CONTROL

LABELLING

Flow Systems Manufacturers................................ 011 762 2453

Alternative Coding Solutions................................011 708 7468 Print a Label............................................................. 010 007 2350 Pyrotec....................................................................... 083 634 3334

BAG FILLING AND SEALING

Signea..........................................................................011 965 0823 Telpro...........................................................................011 875 9300

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

MATERIALS HANDLING CODING, MARKING AND PRINTING

Caslad...........................................................................011 397 7883

Alternative Coding Solutions................................011 708 7468

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

Pyrotec....................................................................... 083 634 3334 Signea Systems.........................................................011 965 0823 Telpro...........................................................................011 875 9300 Traceability Solutions.............................................010 020 7220

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

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Ehrenberg Engineering........................................... 011 493 6280

Flow Systems Manufacturers................................ 011 762 2453

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

Phakimisa Industries................................................ 011 472 7521

FINANCE

WAREHOUSING

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

Caslad...........................................................................011 397 7883 Dexion Storage Solutions......................................021 552 0220

FLOORING Ehrenberg Engineering........................................... 011 493 6280

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT Ehrenberg Engineering........................................... 011 493 6280

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