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NATIONAL OFFICE Events and Regions: David Nkabinde New Membership: Rachel Skink Product Training and Web Facilitator: Wendy Dancer Reception: Ruth Montsho Intern: Phindile Mntambo BOARD OF DIRECTORS Allan Thompson, Kolok Unlimited Baron Combrinck, Interstat Agencies Bill Bayley, Rexel Brian Taylor, Forms Media Independent Africa Dave Jameson, Antalis South Africa Dion Botma, Ledger Systems Gary Pickford (Finance), Advanced Channel Technologies Geoff Logan, Waltons (Pty) Ltd George dos Ramos, City Office (Pty) Ltd Hans Servas (Chairman), Honorary/Life Member of shop-sa Helen Goodson, Redfern Print Service Herman Botha, PNA James Sibeko, Jabatha Paper & Stationery Ryan Bidgood (Vice Chair), OfficeNational Africa (Pty) Ltd Wessel Germishuizen, Libri Stationery CONTACT US PO Box 3226, Parklands, 2121 132 Jan Smuts Ave, Parklands. Tel: +27 (0)11 880 1147 Fax: +27 (0)11 880 1677 Email: info@shop-sa.co.za Website: www.shop-sa.co.za

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Editor’s Welcome 4 Crime Alert 6 Product Showcase 55 Buyer’s Guide 60 Punchline 68 Local and Industry News 52 Association News 48 Member news and updates.

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Tangible to Touch 8 Aki Kalliatakis discusses the role of paper during the information age. Difficult IT Choices 10 Gavin Moffat advises the consumer on making informed technology purchases.

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Business Advice

Steps to Starting a Business: The Marketing Plan 16 Milton Espley-Jones and Clive Williams’ guide to devising a marketing plan. Pulling the Plug on the Digital versus Paper Debate Why paper is a greener option.

Frames: Display, Enhance, Protect Tips on framing your pictures flawlessly.

Office Health

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Happy Hands Make Light Work 24 Keeping your hands beautiful this winter. Books and CD Reviews 26 Enlightening reads and feel-good sounds.

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Needful Things 12 Spoil yourself with these covetable items. Win This! Competitions and giveaways.

Sudoko for Kids 29 Math and logic puzzles for young minds. Industry Events 44 Noteworthy current and international events.

Breakroom Bites

Pack Your Food Properly 20 A glimpse at popular packaging options.

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he shop-sa team is delighted to deliver to you this issue of the rebranded shop-sa My Office magazine!

We are just over the halfway mark for the year and times have certainly been exciting. shop-sa showed a strong marketing presence at the 19th Saitex show (15-17 July), hosted an exhilarating Madiba-themed Gauteng Sports Day (18 July) and reworked and remodelled the look, feel and read of My Office magazine - all orchestrated within the shorter, and certainly chillier, days of Winter. We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed compiling it for you - our wonderfully loyal members and readers!

With sunny days soon on their way, let us know about your upcoming events, promotions, crime alerts, product give-aways (see page 65) and marketing opportunities for us to publish in our pages, or feel free to write to me on mercedes@shop-sa.co.za.

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In Praise of shop-sa Great magazine, keep up the good standards. Gavin Ritchie, DocColour I would like to know more information about your magazine. I have visited your website and it is very well organised and we believe your magazine is a good method to advertise our company. TY Lee, Monami Korea Rexel would like to congratulate the shop-sa team on the excellent job achieved with Vol 96 Issue 6. The content is informative and relevant and the design is clean and refreshing, and as shopsa members, we are proud to be associated with a magazine that is of such a high standard! Well done and I look forward to receiving the next one! Karmen Naicker, Rexel Office Products

highly successful Polokwane trade show. The venue was magnificent and professional, the organisation was an absolute pleasure, and most importantly, the turn-out was above expectation. The fact that we were well-received was an added bonus. I would like to extend my thanks to the many participants who welcomed us with open arms, making business fun and exciting - the way it should be! Lloyd Baillie, African Filing Systems

In Memory Denis Bion, who devoted his career to the stationery field and was a well-known figure in the Zimbabwean trade, sadly passed away on 9 January 2012. Bion had been ill for some time following a number of strokes and his ongoing battle with diabetes. shop-sa magazine was one of Denis’s favourite publications and he always read it from cover-to-cover as a source of inspiration, and to keep him abreast of stationery developments in southern Africa. Denis was awarded the shop-sa Lifetime Achievement award in 2009. What a wonderful way to remember him by! It is hard to replace such a man in any industry.

Thank you shop-sa and David Nkabinde for a wonderful and Irene Johnstone, partner of the late Denis Bion

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Company and Banking Fraud Centurion Office National has been approached by a company calling themselves Exilite 230 cc (a misspelling of the name Excilite). According to the CK2 forms, the member of Exilite 230 is a Mr Kamegelo Phogole, however the contact person was a Mr Karabo Mkhabela, email address mkhabelo.karabo@gmail.com, with an email signature giving the address of 309 B Rose Bank Mews, 173 Oxford Road, Rosebank, JHB. Tel: +27 11 203 9343 Fax: 086 656 1340, Email: Info@mkgc.co.za Web: www.mkgc.co.za. On acceptance of the Centurion Office National quote valued at R24 938.32 the fraudsters said they would transfer the amount into the company’s bank account. Sales staff informed the ‘client’ that the order would only be released once payment reflected in the account. Three days later, still no payment had reflected. When Mr Mkhabela was phoned, he promptly sent an EFT from a Nedbank account and was once again informed that the order would only be released once the payment reflected in the account. Mr Mkhabela became infuriated and threatened to reverse the payment, which is impossible with a genuine EFT. A short time later he called to say he was cancelling the order as he had obtained the items at Waltons. On visiting the physical address provided for delivery of goods, 416 Luderitz Street (also misspelt as “ludritz), Clarement, Pretoria, Centurion Office National staff discovered it to be a residential house up for auction and vacant for some time. Mr Khabelo Mkhabela’s contact numbers are Tel: 012-754 4149, Mobile: 082-599 5319. Fraudulent Change of Banking Details Windhoek Stationers received a faxed letter fraudulently claiming to be Freedom Stationers, sent with the announcement of a change of banking details. New banking details were

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provided as Nedbank, Account: 1028601285, Branch code: 198765 and signed by Felot Yakop, Financial Director of Freedom Stationers. Please note that Freedom Stationers have not changed their banking details and all announcements thereof are to be considered fraudulent. Number Disparity Pops Print Stationers recently received an enquiry supposedly from the Pretoria Department of Health with reference no. AA 040481 for a total of 1 500 HP Ink Cartridges. The order dated the 19th was requested as urgent with the tender to close the next day. Pops Print Stationers believe the order to be fraudulent as the telephone number 012 753 7457 did not match the numbers in the building. Scammers get Away With It Paddington Stationers have unfortunately been the victim of a scam. An order for R11 000 worth of stationery (mainly boxes of copy paper and counter books) was placed with a written agreement to pay a 20% cash deposit and the full balance after two weeks. Acknowledging the risk, owner Mike Potgieter decided to go ahead with the order as they needed the business. A second order was placed before the two weeks were up, but luckily Paddingtons had decided to delay the second delivery until they had received full payment for the first order. Needless to say, the second payment was never made, and the fraudsters are ignoring all efforts to contact them (including physically visiting the delivery address). Paddingtons have taken the matter up with the SA Police force. The fraudsters contact details are: Shezam Logistics, VAT No: 4720257288, Contact: Kirti MANICKCHAND, Tel: 011 391 3438, A/h: 076 454 7898, A/h: 074 160 7595, Fax: 086 239 9713, shezamlogistics@gmail. com. Address: 32 Petronella Road, Birchleigh North, Kempton Park.

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to This month’s theme for the new My Office magazine is around paper, and it reminded me about the declarations made when I first started my career about the supposed moving into the age of the paperless office.

he information age came with the promise of not destroying trees for paper, and of virtual offices with no filing cabinets. Even better, going paperless would save companies money, increase efficiency, boost productivity, reduce risk from fire, and make information sharing easier.

I liked the “save the environment” part, but I wasn’t sure about all the rest of the promises. It struck me then, thirty years ago, that the main flaw of the argument was quite simple: all of those advocating the idea forgot that we are ultimately dealing with an illogical and irrational entity – the human being. I knew that I certainly wouldn’t be able to let go of the physical evidence needed to “prove” things. Having something on paper, even something as simple as a diary or address book, somehow made things a bit more real, a bit more tangible. Of course, the first time I lost all my data in a hard-drive crash, it confirmed for me that paper was not going to disappear quickly. In fact, it struck me as rather ironic that large IT companies (I think IBM was the first) boasted of a paperless society, yet were the first to print letters, brochures and manuals, and they were insistent in asking you to sign – yes, you guessed

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it – a paper contract. Some continue to do this today through the ‘cloud’ and yes, Amazon sells more ebooks than real books, but only because they are cheaper and more quickly available. You try passing through any national border without a paper passport, and I’ll show you my paperless office. Plenty of others got it wrong when they espoused their theories but forgot that we are human beings. Karl Marx and his disciples described the utopia of communism where everyone would share everything and we’d all be nice to each other. The reality? Eighty years of misery wrought on billions of people who didn’t think that it was such a great idea. They forgot that human beings are not equal, and that there would be unintended consequences to this ideal world that they described. Of course, the same is true of many politicians today. Another myth which came out at about the same time as the paperless office was that employees just loved working in open-plan offices. Okay, Mr. MD, I wanted to say to them, why don’t you let me spend my working days in your private office while you occupy my cubicle? I eventually had to resign and start

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marketing savvy Acknowledgment Aki Kalliatakis is a professional speaker and author. For information on Aki’s programmes, books and DVDs visit: www.DelightYourCustomers.co.za

my own business to make that wish come true. Then what about the myth that if you make shareholders happy, both employees and customers will be happy too? Absolute bollocks! The very opposite is true today: if you look after people on your team, they will take care of your customers, and your customers will in turn reward the shareholders. These rebellious reflections got me thinking about other businesses, and asking an important question: Are there companies and industries that forgot that first it was about people, and all their crazy idiosyncrasies that make us, after all, human beings? The answer is a resounding “YES!”, and it goes for people both as employees and people as customers. For example, airlines think that we will all be perfectly happy being squashed for hours into tiny spaces for the benefit of conveniently getting from point A to point B at speed. No, we are not. CEOs think that we prefer to deal with demotivated, demoralised and poorly trained employees in a call centre in order to save

some money. Funny thing is that bank fees, medical aid fees, mobile ‘phone rates, and other products in a mass economy context are more expensive proportionately than they have ever been. Big global chains in the food industry, fashion industry, and even in the toy industry, think that everyone around the world wants to have the same bland, boring, and indistinguishable stuff. My final example is “the brand promise.” Companies think that if they come up with a catchy slogan co-designed with their ad agency, that customers will believe it all. That has been true in the past, even up to a few years ago, but the world has changed dramatically since then. Now customers say “Yeah, whatever.” We have learned that smoking kills you, fast foods make you fat, your underpants don’t make you cool – even when the label shows above your normal pants line - and whatever promise your bank makes is just a big exaggerated lie. Human beings – people – are going to want the same things that they have always wanted, no matter what new technologies are fed to us. m Email Aki on customer@icon.co.za

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online savvy Acknowledgment Gavin Moffat (gavin@puruma.com or www.twitter.com/gavinmoffat)

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How does the average person make decisions about their technology purchases? The options, variety and depth of choice is so vast that it leaves even me confused, and I have been around the IT world for some time.

n today’s world, our choices seem endless. Each product comes in sometimes more than a dozen variations covering size, colour, speed, weight, resolution, warranty, guarantee, support, cost per minute, with USB 2, USB 3, SATA, or gigabit Ethernet - and the list goes on.

Do we really need all of these options? My feeling is that a buyer often goes into buying mode before they are fully on top of what it is that they need, as opposed to what they want. There is a distinction. What you need is something that has a couple of criteria. It covers form, function, price and a little bit of future proofing. What you want is generally more aligned with an ego purchase and skirts on the edge of wasting money. So how do you decide on what you need? By asking a whole bunch of questions. For example, do I really need an iPad for my staff or can I make do with a couple of Samsung Galaxy Tabs? Do we need the built-in 3G connectivity option on all of our laptops or can we get a WiFi unit for a better price? Do you really need a multifunction office printer that can make you coffee, or tea if you prefer, or can you do with an inkjet instead? Does a Blackberry really make that much difference in terms of productivity? Should I spend the extra cash on being an early adopter on cloud or add a couple of additional hard disk drives to a local area machine? The questions that work every single time are grouped in my world as the 5 W’s and an H: Who, What, Where, Why, When and How. Ask yourself these questions regarding each and every purchase you are going to make. You can even ask these questions of the things that confuse you about IT like “Do I need someone to create a Facebook page for me or can I learn to do it on my own?” Most of the decisions that you need to make are not tough decisions. They probably feel or seem like it but once you do a little Googling on the subject at hand you will find that the internet is a tremendous resource for getting a grip on the fear of choice.

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Granted that doing a little research could also leave you with a slight twitch indicating that you are suffering from Google-InducedOverload, but you will need to find the balance. Being informed about what your “need” is means that you will waste less time during both your search for, and final decision on, the correct product or solution. The other aspect is that fear of making an incorrect decision often drives the decision making to a greater extent than just using common sense. The old axiom of “nobody ever got fired for buying IBM” comes from a trick used by IBM in the 1970s that involved sowing fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) about competitors’ products. In this way, the decision to buy IBM always seemed like a good one. So don’t assume that your service provider always knows best, sometimes they do and sometimes they are just trying to make their quotas. m Vol 96 - Issue 08

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oing a marketing plan helps you to get to know your customers, their future needs and expectations. By identifying marketing opportunities you outline how to penetrate, capture and maintain your position in your identified market. If structured correctly it will increase your products and company’s competitiveness. The marketing plan seeks to formalise and increase your awareness of the market, competitors and business goals.

What’s the difference between marketing and selling? Selling brings in ‘today’s orders’ and is only one aspect of the marketing process. Marketing involves finding out what your customer wants and matching your business and its products to supplying those requirements – it lands ‘tomorrow’s orders’. Your marketing plan is made up of two main areas: 1) the External and Internal Review followed by 2) assumptions drawn from this review, called the Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunity and Threat Analysis. The External Review: This, as the term implies, looks at the things that are separate from your business (or you have no control over) but have a bearing on it. If one was doing a marketing plan for a farm, the weather would feature very strongly in this marketing plan. For almost any plan the bulk of the following questions would have to be answered to the best of your knowledge. • A clear and unambiguous description of the market you want to enter/develop. • The total market size in units/volume and value. If you were looking at opening an outlet in a shopping mall, in addition to your own research, you would utilise the knowledge of the mall management to get a grip on the surrounding information that would influence your chances of success. • Market leaders and their estimated share of the market. What makes this leader different? Any significant market segments – age, race, usage and application, and estimate the sizes of these differentiated segments.

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Acknowledgment Milton Espley-Jones, together with Clive Williams own Executive Management Consultants, a firm offer strategic, marketing and business plans, access to finance (both private and government), business rescue and mentoring services. For more information contact 011 706 0550 or visit www.exmc.co.za.

In today’s competitive marketplace, it pays to plan your business objectives and implement a strategy towards achieving those goals.

• Who are the main suppliers to you and your competitors? • What are the changing lifestyles and market trends (who sets them?) What new technology or alternative cost saving products could affect your business? A point in case here is the internet café. Fifteen years ago it was a great market to get into. But now with the proliferation of “connectivity” it is no longer a growing market segment. The Internal Review: This section concentrates on the things and actions that you have direct control over. The questions asked here almost always relate to the 4 P’s, which are: The Product: quality, features, technology, design, brand strength, packaging and range. The Place: How is it distributed? To whom? Where does it go to? How does it get there and is the distribution area well covered? How it is Promoted: Advertising, materials, trade shows, networking, personal selling, PR, service etc. And Price: Is it price competitive? Do you price promote it? Do you offer credit facilities etc.? Having completed the assumptions on the internal and external audits of your business, certain strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats in relation to your opposition will have become apparent. Develop strategies that will protect your company from danger but allow you to take advantage of the opposition’s weaknesses. These assumptions must now be analysed, prioritised and converted into strategy, using the pointers below. SWOT Actions: 5.1 Which strengths will allow the company to take advantage of the potential advantages? 5.2 Which strengths will allow the company to defend itself against threats? 5.3 Which weaknesses will leave the company open to damage or threats? 5.4 Which weaknesses will make it difficult to take advantage of the opportunities? 5.5 Prioritise the actions that are required to optimise the company’s future position. Weigh each action to be taken by estimating its level of effect on the company using a simple rating of 1 to 5, with 1 “having little or no effect” and 5 having “a great effect”. m Vol 96 - Issue 08

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Frames: display, enhance, protect The Mona Lisa might not have been quite so iconic if the artist had chosen to frame her in a polka dot PVC frame. frame, along with its mount, protects and complements any artwork. While traditionally made from wood, todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choices include plastic, gilding, mount blocking, laminating, glass, Perspex, silver, bronze or aluminium to provide either a modern office look or a more ornate style suited to the paintingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s period.

A protective covering glass, treated in an anti-reflective coating or UV finish, will safeguard the art from direct sunlight or harsh indoor lighting. Protective glass is used for watercolours and paper artworks but is rarely found over oil paintings. What is important, however, is that the glass is raised off the surface of the art via cardboard matting or shadowboxing (where two or more mouldings are stacked). If this is not done, any condensation inside the glass, having no room to evaporate, will absorb directly into the art, later producing discolouring, mildew or mould. The only exception is when paper artwork is fitted between two pieces of glass that are clamped together, allowing no moisture in, and creating a clear frame that that adds a spacious and modern feel. A cheaper alternative to glass protection is to laminate the piece. The back of the frame will usually feature backing paper or dust covers to prevent dust and insects entering the lining, and firm cord and hanging hooks to allow the picture to either hang vertically or horizontally. Most frames are usually square or rectangular, although circular and oval frames can create an artistic effect and work well for mirrors, photographs or sepia style images. Another creative choice is a box frame that allows for a light fitting either behind the piece for back illumination or in the front of a deep frame just below the lip. The size and design of a frame can offer certain effects, for example framing a small art piece in an oversized frame, or the use of complementary yet different coloured mouldings layered upon each other. Creating a personalised frame of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own can add additional character to an art piece, using carved wood, trimmings, free-hand designs, stencils or decoupage. Even children can get involved in the art of framing, creating a frame from card and decorating it with different coloured pasta, seeds, dried flowers, leaves or shells. Photo cubes, where there is room for more than one image within the frame, can include themes of family, a holiday or hobby. In addition, one can purchase a digital frame where images scroll and change at intervals. m

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Pack your food properly Unless you are eating directly from your own food garden, the ingredients of your daily diet have travelled a long and winding road to your table. Here are some packaging facts to consider.

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Legislation governs the regulation of food packaging in the industry; however, often the consumer is not aware of the variety of food packaging benefits to be found in the office and our homes. Today there are many types of food packaging choices an individual can make, be it glass versus plastic, plastic trays over polystyrene, paper bags, netting, cans, boxes, cartons or flexible packaging. Whatever the choice, we can all agree that foods with proper storage and packaging keep longer, warmer, cooler and taste better, whether on a shelf, in a cupboard or inside a refrigerator. Most food containers are made of plastic as they are airtight, waterproof, leak proof and grease-resistant, and come in every imaginable shape and size; and then there is foil, plastic wrap, wax paper and resealable plastic bags. For school and home the convenience of insulated lunch boxes keep foods either warm or cool. If you pop out for fast food you are likely to be served your takeaway in a box, carton, paper wrapping or polystyrene. According to the Polystyrene Packaging Council of South Africa, polystyrene is found to be more sanitary than reusable service ware that needs washing and drying.

o longer do we eat as hunters and gatherers did, where our food is consumed mere minutes after picking or catching it. Instead, the food in our lunchboxes, dinner tables and canteens goes through a meticulous process of preparation, packaging, labelling, transportation and storage until it is finally ready to be ‘picked’ and prepared for our consumption. In the process, considerations of protection from shock, vibration, temperature, oxygen and time need to be taken as well as means of transportation, be it fresh produce, powders, granular material or liquids. Packaging that adheres to regulation, as well as innovative packaging materials that aid freshness, ease of use for the consumer as well as added marketing value, all come into play. Then there is the need for safety, be it tamper-proof, convenient for distribution and handling, stacking, display, portion control, opening and reclosing, as well as the downstream use of bar codes and price labels.

No CFC’s (chlorofluorocarbons) are used in the manufacturing of expanded polystyrene and it can be recycled into several applications. However, consumers can rest assured that there is a keen interest in enviro-friendly packaging and biodegradable products in South Africa, such as those produced by Sappi’s Enviropak. There is also a demand for businesses such as EcoPack and GreenHome, which provide environmentally friendly packaging solutions made from renewable plant based materials such as sugar cane waste fibre, wood cellulose, corn starch and recycled unbleached paper. Another innovation to market is Mpact’s manufacture of PET plastic wine bottles, where the benefits of plastic packaging are highlighted. PET wine bottled are virtually unbreakable, light weight to transport, can be used in outdoor venues and the wine tastes exactly the same when poured into a wine glass. So here’s a toast to your health and that of your next meal. Cheers! m Vol 96 - Issue 08

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Happy hands

make light work Our hands are the hardest working limbs on our body, look after them and you will maintain a life of health and independence.

ur hands tell so much about us – they show our age, our attention to detail, our level of self-esteem. They play an essential role in communication, whether shaking a client’s hand, using sign language with the deaf, creating an everyday miracle of activity at our desks, or with a single stroke to express our love for another.

Take good care of your hands as they tend to age faster than your face since there is very little fat, collagen and elastin fibers in the skin of your hand, producing wrinkles faster. With long-term exposure to the sun melanin production is triggered, causing liver spots. The most unique type of skin is found on the palm side of your hand and fingers, as it produces no hair, and has its own inimitable set of fingerprints. The skin is tough and durable, yet sensitive, and is anchored to the bones through an intermediate layer of fascia. This keeps the skin of the palm from sliding around like a rubber glove when we use our hands to grip and twist. In some people, this layer of fascia can shrink and thicken, leading to Dupuytren’s disease. Recent years has seen an increase in Tunnel Carpal Syndrome which has been linked, although not confirmed, to computer use, and almost 90 per cent of women and 80 per cent of men in the age group 75-79 years have x-ray evidence of osteoarthritis in their hands. Daily stretches and exercises will keep your hands supple.

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Take care Dry, cracked, flaky hands and Eczema can develop from contact with water, chemicals, detergents and cold weather, and it is best to apply hand lotion every time you wash them. Use mild pH soap (pH of 7) when washing your hands. Apply a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 every morning. If you have eczema, wear cotton gloves underneath rubber gloves when doing heavy work. The cotton will soak up sweat from your hands. Take a minute each day to focus on your nails and cuticles and you will become less reliant on costly manicures. Apply a gentle nail-specific oil to condition dry, jagged cuticles and nourish and strengthen your nails. Gently push back cuticles with a washcloth while you are in the shower or after you have applied oil to avoid the need to trim the skin. Get into the habit of treating your hands like jewels NOT tools. Letter openers, scissors, staple removers and bottle openers all help us avoid hand damage. Urdu home remedy: Soak your hands for five minutes in a bowl of either sunflower or olive oil to soften your hands. These oils contain vitamin E which promotes the elasticity and resilience of the skin. Olive oil is also a good source of valuable omega fatty acids. If your hands are very dry and rough, take a teaspoon full of sugar, wet the hands and rub the sugar in. You could also soak them in lemon juice, then rinse, dry and apply a good cream overnight. A rich cream such as marigold ointment or grape seed oil works well. m Vol 96 - Issue 08

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Look & Listen Business books and salary sounds to get your creative juices flowing. Regina Spektor - What We Saw From the Cheap Seats (Sire)

lassically trained pianist and deliciously unconventional songstress Regina Spektor’s charming collection of fresh material, features studio recordings of several songs previously only heard live. “There are lots of different places I like to go to explore. I’ve written a straight-up jazz standard type song, and I’ve written a country song, if produced in a colour-by-numbers sort of way. I’m not really interested in having a specific genre, though. I don’t believe people have to commit to anything artistically.” Spektor explains. With a knack for romantic storytelling and a quirky, bubbly vocal style, this album tugs on your heartstrings and leaves you reflecting on age and the passing of time.

Gotye - Making Mirrors (Eleven)

n Belgian-Australian recording artist Gotye’s (pronounced “Gauthier”) third and latest release, he merges veracious songwriting with elements of pyschedelia, art pop and retro soul, bringing the listener songs that are instantly come-at-able and steeped in nostalgia. Gotye has constructed an album overflowing with sonic diversity. While “Easy Way Out” evokes a feelgood buzz reminiscent of The Beatles, “Eyes Wide Open” incorporates a bassline created using an instrument known as the Winton Musical Fence, a series of metal strings stretched between two posts that are plucked to produce a variety of unique sounds.

Mobinomics: Mxit and Africa’s Mobile Revolution – Alan Knott-Craig Jr and Gus Silber

blow-by-blow account of how the mobile messaging phenomenon came about and its subsequent impact on Africa. Mxit connects around 10 million subscribers by way of 700 to 850 million messages every day, crowning it the largest mobile social network in Africa. Mobinomics refers to the economy of the mobile in Africa; commerce, banking, social media and social upliftment. According to co-author Silber, “Mxit targets an entire different demographic than Facebook and Twitter. Mxit is a real-time interactive interface that eliminates costs.” The book is an informative look at the people behind the popular chat program and its inspirational potential for youth development in Africa. It can be downloaded on Mxit or purchased in stores countrywide.

What to Do When You Want to Give Up – Allon Raiz

ounder and CEO of Raizcorp, Allon Raiz, has written this inspirational bestseller for entrepreneurs and business people who are looking to vanquish fear of failure. Self-directional as well as instructional, the book provides readers with the insight needed to see their business endeavors through times of uncertainty and on to new heights.

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Finance savvy Acknowledgment

Procedures following

the issuing of summons

here a defendant has entered an appearance to defend a claim, one has approximately 20 working days after the service of the intention to defend to enter the plea. In essence, the plea sets out the details of the defendant’s claim and why it is disputing the plaintiff’s claim.

LAUREN ORRITT, Owner of LEGAL & DEBT OUTSOURCE SOLUTIONS has been involved in the debt recovery business for 20 years. She consults for suppliers, manufacturers and wholesalers within the industry assisting in reducing their bad debts while attempting to avoid litigation and court involvement.

Further to my last article, this month looks at defended claims and the trial procedure. Once the plea has been served on the plaintiff and filed in court, the parties to the action have to wait 10 working days before pleadings are closed. They can then apply for a trial date for their matter to be heard in court. (One must always bear in mind that this article is a brief synopsis of civil procedure. It can become very involved with various additional motions and notices that can possibly be filed at this juncture, but these are more the exception than the rule.) The 10 working day period enables the plaintiff to reply to any issues raised in the plea which need, by law, to be replied to. Alternatively, the issues that do not have to be replied to in a replication/reply by the plaintiff can await the presenting of evidence at trial. It is important at this stage of defended claims that trial experts and attorneys who are experienced with these matters be intricately involved; experts will be able to ascertain whether it will be possible to settle any disputes prior to trial, or whether such issues in contention will only be able to be resolved in front of a magistrate or a judge (depending on which court proceedings have been instituted). Whilst the courts play a vital role in protecting parties’ interests the parties instituting and defending any actions, that is – the plaintiff and the defendant – must be aware of the cost implications of proceeding to trial. Your attorney will attend to the necessary procedural aspects for trial and the leading of necessary evidence in support of his client’s claim. Once the matter gets to trial the judge/magistrate will weigh up the arguments of both parties and will make a decision based on all the evidence presented. Once judgement is passed at the conclusion of a trial (and should it be in favour of the plaintiff’s claim) the next step is that of execution of the judgement. m Our next article will discuss execution procedures.

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for kids

Does your kid SuDoku?

uzzles are a great activity for kids. They exercise the brain, help develop logical reasoning, and provide a sense of achievement.

You can ask your child to try their mind at this one, taken from www.dailysuduko.com, or perhaps practise your own times table in a personal time test and keep your adult mind nimble.

Pulling the plug on the digital vs. paper debate

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Acknowledgment Article written and supplied by PAMSA – Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa. Follow PAMSA on Twitter @PaperRocks_SA. For suggestions or queries email ideas@pamsa.co.za.

It is time for the South African stationery, home and office products sector to take a stand against myths and misinformation, and to broaden our knowledge of the truth and scientifically proven facts.

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hile we cannot dispute the convenience and immediacy of having annual reports on our company websites and our latest bank statement emailed to us, we have to ensure that the power of electronic communication is not ‘green-washed’,” says Jane Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA). In the case of your bank statement being sent straight to your inbox, it is simply about reducing cost (to the service provider) and improving convenience to you as the user. It is certainly not about ‘going green’.

The Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change published by Sir Nicholas Stern, head of the Government Economic Service in the United Kingdom, in 2006 explains it simply. His 700 page document tackled the effects of climate change and global warming on the world economy. He used the same document to demonstrate how paper and print have a better environmental footprint than electronic communication. Stern notes that sending 50kb via e-mail causes the same emission as posting a 10g item, with all its fossil fuel consumption in mail delivery etc. (Makes you think before you press send for the 5MB sales presentation!) The big difference is that reading an item on a computer emits greenhouse gases at the rate of 3.8g of CO2 per minute. Reading a piece of paper results in no additional emissions. Vol 96 - Issue 08

paper power Printing the Stern Review emits 85g of CO2 (one copy can be read over and over again without further emissions).

Reading the Stern Review on a computer for one hour emits 226g of CO2 every time.

Burning the Stern Review to CD is estimated to emit 300g of CO2 for every copy

Burning the Stern Review to DVD is estimated to emit 350g of CO2 for every copy.

E-waste is the fastest growing component in the municipal stream In an article in Sappi’s eQ Journal (Issue 0004), Hans Wegner, Chief Sustainability Officer of the National Geographic Society says, “I get frustrated with people who say ‘magazines are the problem,’ when an annual subscription to National Geographic is equal to using a gallon of gas [equivalent to 3.5 litres of petrol] in your car.” Wegner does take some comfort in knowing that the carbon footprint of the [National Geographic] magazine is something he can quantify, unlike the impact of the online version. Wegner isn’t so sure that electronic is the better medium for the environment, despite the majority of the general public believing as such. “We don’t know the environmental impact of saving a document on a server for ten years or more,” Wegner says. “And we have no idea of the impact of extracting finite resources to make electronic devices that cannot easily be recycled safely and practically.” As part of the recent global industry response to Toshiba’s now-abandoned National No-Print Day, the National Association for Printing Leadership in the United States stated: “The real waste problem is the rapidly escalating number of discarded computers and other electronic components, which are not biodegradable and will sit in landfills for generations, taking up increasing amounts of space and ultimately leaching lead, mercury, and other toxic metals, hazardous chemicals and plastic residue into the soil. Greenpeace has identified electronic waste as the fastest growing component of the municipal waste steam”. www.shop-sa.co.za

Trees and paper are a renewable resource Compare the manufacture of electronic devices to support communication, which rely on energy from non-renewable fossil fuels and components made from nonrenewable precious metals, with the natural and scientific wonder of the tree: It is 100% renewable and it requisitions carbon during its growth cycle through photosynthesis. Furthermore, sustainably managed plantations mitigate climate change, provide a reliable and FSC-certified timber supply into the value chain and ensure that our land, water resources, fauna and flora remain protected. South Africa has the highest level of international certification of its plantations in the world. Over 80% of South African plantations are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The use of renewable biomass-based energy has also enabled the South African paper manufacturing industry to avoid the use of 1.3 million tonnes of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas annually and therefore, the associated carbon emissions. Once the paper reaches the consumer, it is vital that it is recycled, thereby extending the period of carbon lock-up in paper and keeping carbon out of the atmosphere for longer. Become a paper pusher Arm yourself with the facts and enlighten colleagues, family and friends (download the official paper fact sheet from www. thepaperstory.co.za) and ask them to remove footers from their emails such as ‘Consider the environment before you print this’. While PAMSA certainly does not advocate wasteful printing, we ask that paper and printing, and the environment, be treated with respect: • Buy locally manufactured paper that is FSC-certified. This way you can be assured that the paper is produced from sustainably managed plantations. • Reuse your paper – print draft documents on the reverse side. • Recycle your paper, keeping it dry and away from other waste. Lastly, be responsible with your electronic waste. Do your research and find reputable electronic waste recycling companies that you know will handle your old computers and printers with the environment in mind. m my office magazine

green sustainability Acknowledgment

Mondi:

Gary Nossiter P & C and News Print National Sales Manager Mondi

Contributing to global environmental sustainability

Customers who endorse products bearing the highly regarded Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) stamp of approval are actively contributing to global environmental sustainability. Environmental consciousness unquestionably extends to the paper that you use. Mondiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ardent quest for sustainability has resulted in a range of products that are both cost-effective and ethical, safeguarding the beauty and benefits of forests and natural environments for future generations.

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ondi is a leading e m p l o y e r , landowner and producer. With more than 300 000 hectares of forestry plantations in its possession, it boasts a pulp and linerboard mill and wood chipping plant in Richard’s Bay and a paper mill in Merebank, KwaZulu Natal. .Mondi adheres to local, international and industry-specific rules, regulations and standards, always mindful of the health and safety of its employees and the communities it operates in. It aims above all to achieve clean production, and regards fibre sourcing, climate change, energy issues and water use as being the paper industry’s most challenging issues.

The global, not-for-profit organisation FSC works tirelessly to ensure the responsible management of forests throughout the world. FSC members include some of the world’s leading environmental NGOs including WWF (World Wildlife Fund), Friends of the Earth, Green Peace and the Woodland Trust, and the FSC enables companies to demonstrate by way of independent certification that the wood and paper products they are purchasing derive from well managed sources, and are not produced from illegally logged timber. Every piece of wood is tracked from the forest to the store and every link between the forest and the consumer is certified in order to make it clearly identifiable what wood is FSC certified and what is not. The FSC label guarantees that any trees that have been harvested are replaced or allowed to regenerate naturally. Rare forest animals and plants are protected and their habitats preserved. Land that is deemed sacred by indigenous people is exempt from felling. Owners of forests employ local labour in running the forests and are required to maintain specific conditions pertaining to working environments. FSC certification

adorns not just paper and wood for furniture, but also floors, decking, kitchen utensils, printed matter and charcoal. Over 80% of South Africa’s forests are FSC certified. All of Mondi’s forests are FSC certified. Growing responsibly managed forests contributes significantly to the reduction of CO2 levels in the atmosphere, moderating – and even counteracting – climate change. In South Africa, Mondi’s forests currently absorb more CO2 than its operations put out, but it is nevertheless passionately focused on increasing its ratio of renewable energy use over traditionally relied upon fossil fuels. It calculates and lists the carbon footprints of its products according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, which is published by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Resources Institute. Mondi’s utilisation of renewable energy sources increased from 47% in 2004 to 57% in 2011, globally. At present, 62% of the energy consumed by Mondi South Africa is generated from renewable energy sources. In a characteristically dry country that is prone to water shortages, Mondi has conducted a water impact assessment of all of its forest operations, concluding that water risks need to be taken into account in all operations. Direct action includes the delineation of the wetlands, as part of the Mondi Wetlands Programme. Furthermore, its Merebank paper mill does not utilise potable (drinking) water during paper production. As a further external verification, Mondi is included on the FTSE4Good and JSE’s Socially Responsible Investment indices. Responsible corporates demonstrate effectively that the pulp and paper industry is inherently sustainable, and that this has as much to do with the company’s long term growth as it does the environment. Consumers should do their part for the planet and choose products manufactured by companies that display superior sustainability profiles. Mondi’s flagship product, Mondi Rotatrim is the smart choice for the “sustainabilityaware” consumer. m

industry icon Acknowledgment Dianne Bayley is a freelance writer and social media manager based in Johannesburg. Her writing focuses on business, marketing, medical, social media and tourism.

Deon Joubert: The Merpak Man Merpak managing director Deon Joubert joined the company in 1987 and has seen – and effected - many changes in the industry over his 25 year journey.

ounded in 1968, Merpak has always been a specialist envelope m a n u f a c t u r e r, printer and convertor and the company maintains very strong ties to Bernhard Adelfang, founder of the business, through his son Peter who looks after the technical side of Merpak.

“Change over the years has been significant. Machines have developed in complexity, speed and flexibility and Merpak has always attempted to stay at the cutting edge of technical developments by investing in the latest equipment and training,” says Joubert. “Computers have all but taken over our lives and Merpak is no different. We run sophisticated ERP and Shop Floor Data

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systems that track our processes from the receipt of raw materials to the collection of debtors and which provide ongoing reporting.” Joubert highlights the company’s priority production planning software which allows greater reliability with stock levels and the meeting of delivery dates. “Due dates are far shorter now and a 24 hour turnaround is often entirely doable.” Merpak is currently working on rapid and super rapid responses for nonstocked product to change the perception that a company of this size cannot meet tight deadlines. “Running a business in South Africa is a complex and timeconsuming challenge,” Joubert asserts, “especially with SMEs that must comply with the same levels of reporting, code and legislative requirements that large enterprises do, but without the same resources.” The company’s membership of shopsa has opened doors to the retail sector: “Historically, Merpak was not a serious player in the retail stationery sector, Vol 96 - Issue 08

industry icon concentrating instead on bespoke or customised products supplied directly to the end user,” says Joubert. “With a growing demand for some of our products in retail, we began supplying this segment with some success. Our route to this market is through our distributor network. They offer a far wider range of products to the market and are shop-sa members, sell to shop-sa members and market their products through shop-sa, so it was prudent for us to become a part of the organisation.” Sustainability and ‘green’ As the world looks to initiatives that reduce carbon footprints and create sustainable methodologies and jobs, Joubert says that “green” and “sustainability are “both concepts that get us very excited”. “There’s much research surfacing globally that suggests paper may be the only truly sustainable communication medium. For years we’ve heard that cutting down trees to make paper is bad for the environment. Current empirical evidence suggests just the opposite.” With FSC grade papers, Joubert says we can now be sure of the origins of papers and that they come from managed and sustainable sources. “These managed plantations are far better at sequesting carbon dioxide and manufacturing oxygen than mature forests. Without tree farming

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around the globe, our world would be in far worse shape that it is.” Paper is recyclable by up to seven times and at the end of its life is completely compostable. “Manufacturing power is now partially generated from biomass, reducing reliance on electricity generated from fossil fuels. Merpak is working with the UK’s Two Sides, which dispels the myths around paper and educates on the practicality of using paper responsibly. Together with Printing SA, we hope to set up a local branch of Two Sides here soon.” Into the future So, how does the massive online communications move affect Merpak? Joubert remains optimistic: “It would be naive to suggest that we will convert the tweeters, sms’ers, and e-mailers to letter writing. Our world is just too connected and we want instant responses to our communications. But if one wants personal and sincere, it’s hard to beat a message on paper.” Recent European research reveals that over 70% of 20-30 year old survey respondents confirm paper-based communication is preferred, and less than 30% want only digital communication. “Direct mail marketing is a segment showing huge growth potential. In a world of cluttered on-line information, marketers in Europe and the USA are finding

resurgence in the humble marketing letter. A staggering 97% of these are opened, more than the online messages that invade our personal space daily.” As a significant player in the local market – with an investment in a business in the paper sector and a keenness to explore other opportunities – Joubert says the country has many challenges. “But the sun shines, we have wonderful people here and we should all try and make just a little difference each day.” m

PUSHING THE ENVELOPE: About Merpak’s go-to Man Born in Nelspruit 1958 and raised in Cape Town, Joubert still believes Wynberg Boys High is the best school in the world. He furthered his education at UCT and Henley Management College (UK) and his interests include enjoying sports like rugby and golf; running (a bit) and a love of cooking – “which I do most of the time at home”. If he wasn’t MD of Merpak, Joubert would love to farm in the Karoo. Married to Lynn “for a long time”, he is proud Dad to Robyn, a 23 year old BSc Conservation Ecology student at Stellenbosch; Jane, who is 22 and in her fourth year of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch; and laatlammetjie Andrew, a 13 year old scholar at St Andrews in Grahamstown. His personal motto? “It should be ‘I have got to have more fun’ . . . I just haven’t found that recipe yet.” The advice he’d give to youngsters entering the workplace? “We train many youngsters at Merpak, both in formal apprenticeships and also through twoyear office cadet programs. My advice to them is always the same: “Learn, explore, ask, question, have fun and do a bit of work but when you do, do it properly!” Vol 96 - Issue 08

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Globally Sappi works together with customers, both direct and indirect, in over 100 countries to provide them with relevant and sustainable paper, paper-pulp and chemical cellulose products and related services.

appi has manufacturing operations on 4 continents and a paper production capacity of 6 million tons a year. In our approach to sustainability, we recognise that as a major industrial producer we have an impact on our people, on the communities in which we operate and on the environment. We strive to continuously improve our footprint with particular emphasis on carbon emissions, the quality of water and the quality of air. We are advantaged by the nature of our major raw material, which is renewable wood fibre from sustainably managed forests and plantations.

Our market-leading range of paper-products includes: coated fine papers used by printers, publishers and corporate end-users in the production of books, brochures, magazines, catalogues, direct mail and many other print applications. In South Africa these papers are produced at Stanger Mill according to environmental manufacturing pillars. These include the fact that the primary source of pulp used in the production of paper products at Sappi Stanger Mill is bagasse, waste sugar cane fibre, which is sourced from local suppliers, the bleaching process is elemental chlorine-free and the wood fibre used in the production process is obtained from sustainable and internationallycertified afforestation, using independentlyaudited chains of custody for incoming fibre. In addition to the Triple Green graphic range

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of paper, Triple Green Tissue paper is made on the same environmental pillars. Tissue wadding is sent to converters for making toilet rolls, paper towels, serviettes and other hygiene applications. Triple Green offers endusers a means of differentiation and the display of the Triple Green logo on their products demonstrate to stakeholders their commitment to being environmentally responsible. Sappi also manufactures a range of newsprint, uncoated graphic, business and office papers. The Typek range of paper is a prime example of locally manufactured office paper that offers consumers a multi-functional product suitable for high-speed copy and print applications. Typek’s strong brand identity associated with the attractive bright red packaging makes it a favourite with retailers and stationers. It offers consumers a range of environmentally friendly paper including the Typek 50% Recycled, which is made from 30% post-consumer and 20% post industrial waste, Typek White Board and a range of Typek tints. Security paper manufactured at Enstra is suitable for security applications such as passport and identity book paper, ballot paper and various other security solutions which guard against fraud, counterfeiting and other security risks. This is achieved through the inclusion of visible, fluorescent and non-fluorescent fibres, micro-printed fibres and other forensic features. Sappi’s packaging range of papers reflects technological advances providing end-users and converters options for use in the agricultural, industrial and retail market. It can

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be used for bags for cement, dog food, potatoes and shopping bags as well as boxes for transporting and exporting fruit. The Containerboard and liner paper combinations converted into boxes have to withstand the pressure of being palletised and stacked for both road and sea transport. Various humidity and box compression strength tests ensure products are engineered for convenient storage units that can be stored flat, but bulk up while in use. The more recent requirement to have “fit-for-purpose packaging” that is shelf ready has given Sappi the opportunity to further improve products printability and convertibility. Another example is Sappi’s greaseproof Resilio offering the confectionary and fast-food industry a grade with excellent absorption and release properties to ensure food retains its appetising look. Our chemical cellulose products are used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre, acetate tow, pharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer products. Chemical cellulose is manufactured in a similar way to pulp but purified further to leave virtually pure cellulose fibres. These fibres are used as additives in food, pharmaceuticals, film and cigarettes to name a few. The greatest benefit of the use of wood fibre in paper, paper packaging and cellulose applications is that it is a natural, versatile, renewable, biodegradable and sustainable resource converted to enrich people’s lives. Sappi will continue to ensure that our customers are at the heart of our business and anticipate their needs with service and product innovation. m

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Excellence is our Passion

Henkel is a global manufacturer of leading consumer and industrial products and technologies, including well-known brands such as Pritt, Ponal, Loctite and Schwarzkopf. 40

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Henkel Alrode

eadquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, Henkel operates from all five continents and has some 47 000 employees worldwide, of which 1 600 are dedicated to innovation and development in adhesive technologies.

and commitment to sustainability, which are core to what Henkel stands for. Pritt recently launched the Better than Ever Pritt Stick, which boasts a patented formulation that delivers a smooth and easy application. Pritt Sticks special airtight cap system is unique in ensuring a three-year shelf life. Ninety percent of the glue and its packaging are made from naturally renewable raw materials and its PH neutral, solvent-free formula means it is safe for children to use.

Founded in 1876, Henkel started operating in South Africa in 1964, focusing on adhesives and detergents. Adhesive technologies are today the core business of Henkel SA, and range from industrial to consumer to transport to general industries. The company’s South African head office is in Alberton, although Henkel also operates from Durban, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and Cape Town, with a total staff complement of around 320. (Picture – Henkel Alrode)

Value Excellence Maintaining a balance between economic success, protection of the environment, and social responsibility has been fundamental to the Henkel corporate culture for decades, and this is reflected in their corporate values. Henkel’s five values are, firstly, to put their customers at the centre of what they do; secondly, to value, challenge and reward their people; thirdly, to drive excellent, sustainable financial performance; fourthly, to commit to leadership in sustainability and finally, to build their future on their familybusiness foundation.

Innovation Excellence South Africans are probably most familiar with Henkel as the inventor of the glue stick. Dr Wolfgang Dierichs, a Henkel researcher, was inspired to package glue with a twistable cap while watching a woman apply lipstick on a plane. And so, in 1969, the family favourite Pritt Stick was born. Since then, approximately 2.4 billion Pritt Sticks have been sold globally. Within Henkel, Pritt manages to strike a balance between innovative solutions www.shop-sa.co.za

Excellence in Sustainability Sustainability is much more than just an opportunistic buzzword to Henkel. As far back as 1972, Henkel management was already acknowledging a company’s responsibility to the society and environment within which it operated. Having invested many years of focused effort in the cause of sustainable development, Henkel has built up an excellent reputation as a company with globally leading positions in this arena. According to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, Henkel was recently confirmed as the sustainability leader in non-durable household products – for the fifth year running. The manufacturer was also ranked third this year in the Social Responsibility sub category of Fortune Magazine’s survey of Most Admired Companies. This year Henkel announced its ambitious 2030 Sustainability Strategy – to achieve more with less and triple its efficiency across all business sectors and the entire value chain. Put simply, by 2030 Henkel aims to use only one-third of today’s inputs for every rand it generates. In addition, beyond its core business of developing and producing innovative products, the company intends to involve its customers and consumers as well as suppliers and industrial users even more closely in its efforts to foster sustainability. Forty-three years after the launch of the Pritt Stick, Henkel is even more committed now to providing offices, homes and especially learners in schools with the products and resources that give them the inspiration to grow. m

The Henkel creche in , Alberton provides early learning for 80 children from the impoverished Tamaho community

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Sunshine girl Please meet shop-sa member Shannon Cloete, who works at Henkel as Pritt Product Manager South Africa. What is your home-town? Athlone, Cape Town Tell us about your childhood and some favourite memories of growing up? Growing up in Margate, I loved going to the beach. At the time, my favourite person was my gran. She coached softball and I was the team mascot with my own mini uniform. I think I was outgoing even as a child, and remember insisting on getting up and dancing on stage at three years of age to a one man band at a local restaurant. We also travelled overseas to a number of destinations and a highlight for me was Disney World at the age of nine. At what stage of life do you find yourself at now? In my mid 20s – I feel this is the best time of my life. I feel old enough to know what I want and young enough to have the energy to go for it. What is your life’s motto or personal brand? Live the life you love and love the life you live! Use three words to describe yourself Enthusiastic, passionate and loyal. Briefly describe the highlights of your working career. I started working at the age of 15 as a waitress and my hospitality experience grew from that. I was fortunate enough to work in the UK for two years and on my return to South Africa I worked in the online industry and it was here that I discovered my interest in marketing. I joined the Henkel Consumer Division’s marketing team in 2009, and my recent appointment to Stationery/Pritt Product Manager has to top my list.

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What has been your greatest lesson in life? To never give up and always remain positive. What makes you happy? Food, sunshine, friends, family and my boyfriend. What is your favourite website? All forms of social networking sites. What was the last new thing you bought? A set of golf clubs. Do you have a hobby outside of work? My studies would have to classify as a hobby considering how time consuming they are, and I have recently started playing golf. Where do you like to go on holiday? Any coastal and sunny destination in the world. What car do you drive and why? VW Golf IV. It is economical and practical as well as being a good enough size for parking. I am not a good parker at all! Favourite social beverage? Beer. Where/when do you read your copy of the shop-sa magazine? At the office when it arrives on my desk.

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Highlights on the events calendar Industry - National Royal Flush Secretaries Day – Come and meet the finalists in this year’s OPSA/Rexel SA National Office Professional of the Year Competition as they share the secrets that helped get them to the top of the administrative profession. 5 September at Focus Rooms, Sunninghill, Sandton. Visit www. opsa.org.za or phone (012) 993 0881 to book.

Decorex – Attracting over 100 000 visitors and trade buyers annually, the brand encourages consumers, local decorators and interior designers to seek inspiration locally instead of overseas. 8 – 12 August at the Gallagher Convention Center, Midrand. Visit www.decorex.co.za.

Cape Homemakers Expo – 300 stands showcasing over 80 categories, including décor, DIY and lifestyle related products. 23 – 26 August at CTICC. Contact (021) 511 2800 or expocape@homemakers-sa.co.za.

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Heimtextil Russia – The 14th international trade fair for home textiles, floor coverings and interior furnishings at Crocus Expo IEC, Moscow on 26 – 28 September. Visit www. heimtextil.messefrankfurt.ru.

Paperworld Russia 2012 – Creativeworld Salon will present expositions of well-known manufacturers of decorative and drawing articles, as well as materials for handcrafts at the IEC Expocentre, Moscow on 25 – 27 September. Visit www.paperworld. messefrankfurt.ru.

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Mega Show 1 and 2 – Over 4 700 quality-led and competitively-priced suppliers from over 30 countries, showcasing Asian designed and manufactured gifts, housewares and toys on 20 – 23 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Visit www.mega-show.com . IPMEX 2012 – Print, sign and ad technology exhibition on 2 – 5 August at Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

provider, has opened online registration for its two day EMEA customer conference, RedShift:2012, which will take place at Beaumont Estate, Windsor, UK on 10 – 11 October. Visit www.RedPrairie.com or email info@redprairie.com.

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Pack Print International – Southeast Asia’s number one event for the printing and packaging sectors. 28 – 31 August at BITEC (Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre), Bangkok, Thailand. Visit www.pack-print.de. RedPrairie Customer Conference Registration – RedPrairie Corporation, a global supply chain and retail technology Vol 96 - Issue 08

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shop-sa networking opportunities A quick review and preview of member networking events.

Local Events The two day WESTERN CAPE TRADE SHOW, held recently at the Encore Restaurant, Northlink College, Panorama Cape Town saw both a social infotainment event hosted by Gary Pickford of ACT and Helen Goodson of Redfern and some fantastic prizes won during the business side of the show. Well done to the shop-sa Western Cape committee for keeping the industry both thriving and exciting.

The POLOKWANE TRADE SHOW held in July saw 27 suppliers migrate north to the elegant 5-star Fusion Boutique Hotel. With visitors from as far as Mozambique (Flash Stationery) both the shop-sa Gauteng regional committee and exhibitors expressed positive feedback to the show.

DIARISE NOW! KZN Trade Show The shop-sa KZN regional committee invites all suppliers, resellers and end users to view the latest back to school and commercial stationery on offer from dealers and importers. All suppliers are requested to provide a prize hamper when making the booking.

Date: 15 August 2012 Venue: Coastland Umhlanga Hotel For more details and to book your stand: Contact Bil at the shopsa office on 011 880-1147 or bill@shop-sa.co.za or Marie Laing accounts@stanleystationers.co.za Cathy Strydom – cathys@act3.co.za

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To book any of the above events contact Bill André at the shop-sa office on (011)880-1147 or bill@shop-sa.co.za

Date: 16 August 2012 Time: 11:30 for 12:00 Venue: Moyo Zoo Lake Cost: R 250 Incl. per person Speakers: Tobi Harper & Priscilla Bouwer

Date: 22 August 2012 Time: 12:30 for 13:00 Venue: Encore Restaurant, Panorama Cost: TBC

Date: 05 October 2012 Venue: Metropolitan Golf Club Cost: R1 750 per 4 ball and R500 for tee box/green sponsorship

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SSC Alive Online Silveray Statmark Company (SSC) has launched its new website and its online strategy has got off to an excellent start. Within the first two months, it had 2 845 visits to the website, which resulted in 65 subscribers to SSC’s external newsletter and 354 fans on its Facebook page, which also offers a maze game where consumers can win an Ipad 3. With an SEO campaign launched, the response from online customers has been very positive. Trends in the industry show that the fiercely competitive online market has forced stationery companies to add online channels to their marketing strategy and SSC is hoping its online marketing will continue to add value to the SSC customer, whilst continuing to expand other social media possibilities.

NOR Paper Opens New Office in KZN NOR Paper, a division of Bytes Document Solutions, has moved to new premises in KwaZulu-Natal. The new office, located in Riverhorse Valley, is a 4 000 square metre facility with a state of the art warehouse which facilitates quick and easy receiving and dispatch, allowing for faster turnaround times. The move significantly increases NOR Paper’s presence in the province and will further boost its competitiveness in the region. “As one of the largest paper merchants for commercial printers and also one of the largest providers of office supplies, the relocation was necessary because of the significant growth of our business over the last few years,” says Craig Zeelie, divisional MD, NOR Paper. “The company is renowned for rapid turnaround and delivery, so customers hold little or no stock. Our new premises enable us to increase efficiencies even more because we are centrally located and have a much bigger warehouse space. This will enable us to better serve new and existing customers in KwaZulu-Natal.” For more information contact them on (011) 011 3900.

Data Loss: Prevention is Better Than Cure In a world that is increasingly becoming mobile, a new danger has arisen: the possibility of losing backed up data through theft of or damage to the portable device. JP Bester, Product Manager for Verbatim at Advanced Channel Technologies (ACT) says that in the modern world, many people carry their entire office with them. From Notebooks to PDAs, to mobile phones and external hard drives, the modern road warrior carries them all. “For this reason, Verbatim now offers the Freecom Tough Drive 3.0. This device utilises strong encryption, to prevent sensitive information falling into the wrong hands, should it be lost or stolen. Built to withstand the kinds of bumps and knocks that can accidentally happen to devices of this nature, it is fitted with an internal anti-shock frame and a soft silicone cover on the outside.” Bester adds that the 500GB or 1TB devices also offer users the super fast data transfer capabilities of USB 3.0, while still being backward compatible to USB 2.0. “The device also needs no power adaptor, as it is powered via the USB port with an integrated USB cable. “The need for data storage is growing exponentially and this, coupled with the increasing numbers of mobile employees, means that portable hard drives have become virtually indispensable,” added Bester. Office Club welcomes two new members, Wide-Eye Stationers based in Rynfield, Gauteng and Dynoss Office and Stationery Supplies in Doornfontein, Gauteng. Office Club and shop-sa wish them every business success going forward. my office magazine

CNA’s eCommerce Solution Opens Up Market CNA has revamped its existing website (www. cna.co.za) where consumers can now purchase games, movies, music, books and more using their Edgars or Jet account card. David Gibbons, Edcon’s e-Commerce Executive spearheading the group’s online retail offering, says the beauty of this solution is that account holders can purchase entertainment items online 24/7 from CNA while benefiting from store credit, making e-commerce more accessible to those who don’t have credit cards. “The new site opens up online shopping to the group’s almost 3.9 million account card holders. Customers will also be able to earn Thank U points on all online purchases,” he says. The site has a new, fresh look and is easy to search, with thousands of products already on offer across four product categories: books, games, movies and music, along with 10 000 e-Books, and CNA is growing the site’s inventory continuously. Gibbons says CNA’s site is secure, uses SSL security and is verified by Entrust. Customers with any queries can contact the customer service call centre on 0860 262 289. Vol 96 - Issue 08

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Comrades Comrades! The Comrades Marathon is a cherished national sporting event and attracts thousands of runners, spectators and television viewers every year. Two well-known personalities took part this year. For Ursula Langenfeld of Makro, it was her first Comrades, running for Edenvale Road Warriors Running Club with a finishing time of 10h54m39s. The more experienced Mark Penhall of CTP Donau saw his 17th Comrades and is a proud owner of 11 Bronze medals. He runs for the Johannesburg Harriers Athletic Club and finished with a time of 11h57m25s. His running log book, since its first entry in 1986, testifies to a total of 11 500 kilometers. The 2012 event saw 18 000 runners enter on the website, with runners supported by 4 850 volunteers, 800 marshals and almost 700 000 supporters en route. Perhaps most telling for the contestants was the usage of two tons of potatoes, 1.1 million water sachets and 750 tubes of deep heat. Congratulations go to Mark Penhall and Ursula Langenfeld for putting stationery representation on the Comrades road.

3M Marketing Focus To emphasise the importance of international marketing, 3M launched its marketing initiative Marketing Excellence, headed by Jan Shimanski, in 2010. “The vision we immediately established was that 3M International would be recognised as a benchmark for cutting-edge marketing, propelling the organisation to unprecedented growth,” said Shimanski, vice president of Global Marketing Excellence and head of 3M’s Center of Marketing Expertise. “It’s now time to take that vision global.” Following a diagnostic to look at where 3M stood in marketing competency internationally, Shimanski found that only 35-40 percent of a marketer’s time wasn’t being spent on marketing activities. Shimanski and her team felt that diminishing non-marketing activities was critical to create an environment in which marketers were focused on more strategic and longer-term, goal-oriented challenges. “We conducted deep-dive pilots in Benelux, Turkey and in Germany,” she said. “We’re freeing up marketers’ time so they can focus on issues that will lead to that overall growth for 3M. “We are involved in one of the biggest cultural transformations that 3M has seen since Lean Six Sigma,” Shimanski said. “We are going to be progressing not just with a process, but in changing the culture and the way people think about marketing. There’s such excitement and such energy around this. I can’t think of a better time for someone to be part of this marketing push.”

JSM PLASTIC’s Celebrates 30th Birthday In 1982, Johannes Maree and Ernest Wilken sat talking about their futures. The company Ernest worked for in Johannesburg was in a process of closing down. Johannes, owner of a farm in Vredefort District, was concerned about the drought. While discussing several options, Ernest’s wife Ina, a teacher, suggested they think about manufacturing pre-made, slip-on book covers in plastic since book covering was every mother’s worst nightmare, requiring brown paper, plastic roll, scissors and sticky tape. Under a pall of dust, Ernest found a small PVC machine in Alberton and Johannes bought it immediately for R5 000. Initially, no one knew how to operate it, but after much loss and heaps of waste, the first 8 000 book covers were ready. However, the market was sceptical as the covers cost more than brown paper. Samples were left at schools and the following year JSM Plastics sold 80 000 units. More machines were needed but it was the bank’s turn to be sceptical, with bankers in the rural areas more familiar with milk and mealies than plastic. However, nothing held this factory back and soon JSM became a major brand. Ernest, who managed the marketing aspects, passed away in 1997. Johannes, still on his farm, took over the marketing. Despite their challenges, JSM has succeeded and the demand for quality PVC book covers sees a production of more than 40 000 covers per day, along with other industrial and corporate products. Distributing as far as Zambia, JSM manufactured all the 37 000 files for the Zambian census in just two weeks, and since 2000 JSM has been one of the top ten customers of Bloch and Levitan, the biggest PVC supplier in the country, and recently received applause from the Bantex Group. In the words of Robert Slavin: “I have been in the industry for 46 years and have the largest stationery manufacturing plant. I have visited factories worldwide over the years and was very intrigued by JSM Plastics. I find Mr Maree a man dedicated to the purpose of selling his products and he obviously has a customer base which big companies like us seldom meet, despite all our major capital investment, robotics and automation.” Johannes and Susan Maree wish to thank all their loyal customers and suppliers of the last 30 years.

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Leitz Efficiency Launched in South Africa Silveray Statmark Company (SSC), a Bidvest Group Company, has acquired the distribution rights for Leitz workspace products in South Africa, introducing a new era of ultimate efficiency and professionalism into the office. “We are privileged to add the Leitz range to our leading portfolio of stationery brands,” says Trevor Girnun, Managing Director of SSC. “Now the Leitz name that has, for many years, been synonymous with the highest quality in office accessories throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia will make its mark on the African continent.” SSC is launching five product ranges within the Leitz brand portfolio – WOW, iLAM, Complete, ImpressBIND and Bebop. All have unique features and include: lever arch files, laminators and binders, hole punches, staplers, letter trays and a variety of functional and stylish Apple accessories. Leitz is part of the Esselte Group which is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of organisational solutions. Esselte is a $1 billion office products company with subsidiaries in 29 countries and distribution in more than 130 countries. The Leitz range will be available from pen specialists and leading stationery outlets from August 2012.

Rejuvenation of the Waltons Brand Waltons has embarked on a rejuvenation process to reposition and rebrand itself in the market. “Our new strategic direction is as a result of considerable introspection and planning. We analysed our current business models and realised that we needed to reinvigorate the brand and evolve, and in some places, reinvent, our core offerings. We realised that we need to listen to our customers and talk more directly to their needs and aspirations,” says David Jenkins, Group Managing Director. Waltons have adopted three key values to be driven across the business: Solution Focused – I want to give you solutions that are relevant and simple, Success Oriented – I want you to have the best chance at success, and Valued Partner – I am an important part of your business. “A good way to explain our new mindset is with some tangible examples,” explains Jenkins. “We don’t sell white boards, we sell the ability to capture ideas for growth, we don’t sell calculators and laptops, we sell the ability to make money, and we don’t sell office desks, we sell the corporate culture everyone buys into.” Along with a revamped logo, Waltons rejuvenation sees centralising key head office functions to leverage synergies. Walton’s senior management team was proud to launch its new vision for the brand with the key themes of ‘Commitment’, ‘Speed’ and ‘Laser-like Focus’ via a roadshow that took place early June and rolled out across Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

Powerhouse Dictation Systems Flourish 2012 has been a very exciting year for Powerhouse Dictation Systems, the sole importers of PHILIPS Voice Recorders, Winscribe and Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking. They have had the pleasure of welcoming new staff members and introduced new innovative marketing tools to their existing range of presentation material, designed specifically with the reseller in mind. Through various exhibitions, Powerhouse Dictation has extended its reach further into Africa through new resellers in Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Malawi. Powerhouse understands that their partners need to be well equipped when it comes to presenting their products to their customers. Voice recorder models have been categorised by colour into specific categories for recording notes, conversations, lectures, meetings and dictation, ensuring that the end user gets the right product for their specific needs. Furthermore, Powerhouse Dictation provides marketing material with the resellers’ own logo and contact details. Contact them on www.speech.co.za

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Xerox Announces Business Boost in a Box Winner Live event technology company Stage Audio Works has won the Xerox Business Boost in a Box competition. Launched in November 2011 by Bytes Document Solutions, the authorised Xerox distributor in sub-Saharan Africa, the competition focused on Xerox’s ability to help companies become ready for real business. The prize included a total of R250 000 worth of Xerox and Bytes products and services, as well as the opportunity to be part of the Aurik Business Incubator Acceleration Programme. “The Xerox Business Boost in a Box competition attracted over 1 500 entrants and some amazing entrepreneurial talent,” says Rabin Ram, Xerox MD at Bytes Document Solutions. “A total of 45 entrants were shortlisted and went through a rigorous selection process of which five semi-finalists were chosen.” The competition targeted small and medium businesses, and the winner and semi-finalists were chosen based on their ability to innovate, their resilience and business growth, and their entrepreneurial journey and their passion as entrepreneurs. For more information contact Bytes Document Solutions on 011 928 9111. Vodacom Launches Funeral Cover Vodacom has unveiled its latest insurance product, which will see loyal m-pesa customers receive up to R10 000 worth of funeral cover. Vodacom Funeral Cover is one of the insurance products that Vodacom plans to offer as part of its broader financial services strategy. There will be no additional monthly premiums for funeral cover, Vodacom will simply calculate the amount of airtime purchased using m-pesa over a four month period and customers using m-pesa will qualify for a minimum of R1 000 worth of funeral cover. For funeral cover at no additional cost, all consumers need to do is purchase airtime using m-pesa. Customers can register for Vodacom m-pesa at Vodacom outlets, Nedbank branches and informal outlets. For more information call 082 1082 free from a Vodacom cellphone or visit the website at www.vodacom.co.za/personal/services/m-pesa/aboutm-pesa

Printers for the Visually Impaired Lexmark International has unveiled two features designed to provide people with visual impairments easier access to its range of printers and multi-function printers (MFPs). The first, Accessibility Solution for MFPs, allows users to accomplish nearly all the same tasks on the touch-screen panel of an MFP from another device. This is done through web-based software that helps users access the MFP from a network-connected computer or handheld device, including FNB Announces Instant Accounting ‘Revamp’ those specifically designed for disabled users – allowing them First National Bank’s Instant Accounting solution, which to set up copy, fax, email, FTP and scan jobs directly from enables business owners to produce full management their workstation. The second new feature is the Lexmark accounts using information pulled automatically from their Accessibility Speech solution, which provides audio feedback, bank statements, has undergone a major facelift aimed at allowing the printer and MFP to ‘talk’ to the user and provide making it more user friendly for small business owners. updates on the printer status and commands. Using data directly from the customer’s bank statements, it eliminates the need for manual file downloads or imports. For further information visit Lexmark or Perceptive Software at “Instant Accounting can simplify the business owner’s www.lexmark.com or www.perceptivesoftware.com. accounting function and lead to considerable cost saving on accounting fees,” says John Botha, head of value-added services for FNB Business Banking. Instant Accounting is free of charge to FNB customers, allowing them access to income statements, cash-flow statements, debtors and creditors’ reports and financial dashboards. For more information contact Lezelle Hendriks on 087 311 6019.

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SHOP-SA DATABASE CLEAN UP REVIEW Following the recent database update exercise which saw 265 resellers added to our data base, we are now updating all other data base contact details. Reviewing 7 513 contact items, shop-sa is aiming at a total of 500 per week, which will see the exercise completed by 30th September 2012. Our current database will then be migrated to a new CRM. Of the recent 510 items reviewed, 319 were updates and 191 were removed. Of the 191 items removed, 31 firms (general commerce and industry) are not relevant to the office products industry, while the balance are no longer in existence. www.stationeryandpaper.co.za

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Philips Digital Voice Tracers Capture every word. And do it with the highest sound quality using the digital recorders from Philips. With the recorders optimized specifically for notes, conversations, lectures and meetings, we are certain you will find the right solution for you. Now you can record your thoughts and ideas at any time or place – easily and comfortably. Our digital recorders include ClearVoice, which adjusts quiet passages dynamically, thus improving the intelligibility of quieter voices.

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Rexel Easy Touch Desktop Staplers Rexel’s Easy Touch staplers offer low punch force technology that requires up to 50% less effort than conventional staplers. The 30 sheet Full and Half strip models offer space efficient flat clinch technology which means that your documents take up to 30% less space on your desk or in your files. The Quarter strip staples 20 sheets. Made from durable metal with rubberized grips for comfort. Supplied with 1000 No. 56 staples and available in black/grey and blue/ white colour options.

Tel: 011 226 3300 Fax: 011 837 9489 Web: www.rexelsa.co.za

Rexel Easy Touch Desktop Punch This smart, reliable punch offers effortless paper punching in one easy, smooth operation. The unique design mechanism allows for reduced punching effort by up to 50%. It has a 30 sheet capacity and features a paper size guide and locking handle for easy storage in drawers. Available in black/grey and blue/white colour options. A must have for any modern office!

Tel: 011 226 3300 Fax: 011 837 9489 Web: www.rexelsa.co.za

REXEL V60WS Compaction Shredder This stylish quiet-running shredder is ideal for personal use in the home or office and provides everyday security via simple, effective ribbon cutting. It shreds 7 sheets at a time and has a useful 220 sheet capacity 23 litre bin with unique compaction technology ensuring more shredding time and less emptying.

Tel: 011 226 3300 Fax: 011 837 9489 Web: www.rexelsa.co.za

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FALCON leatherette A4 folder Ledger Systems has an exciting range of executive note pad holders, (pictured here is the Falcon Ref673 A4 Zip folder). These FALCON folders are ideal for executives, secretaries and especially sales staff.

Tel: 011 433 1808 • Fax: 011 433 8863 Email: info@ledgersystems.co.za www.ledgersystems.co.za

YOUR PORTABLE OFFICE FOR WORK AND HOME New to the Bantex Suspension file category is the portable filing case. It has become essential in both our business and personal lives to be mobile and in touch at all times. The portable filing case is the perfect solution for the busy executive, an essential tool for sales representatives to stay organised and for keeping one’s personal documentation in order. Stylish and convenient, this quality portable case is made from polypropylene, is durable, environment friendly and 100% South African made. Supplied with 8 tough kraft Bantex suspension files with tabs and inserts, plus the closure latch can be secured with a locking device. Available in blue, red and black lids.

Tel: 011 473 9800 • Fax: 011 474 3542 www.bantex.co.za

Tease your Brain Do you dare…? Answers at the bottom of the page. No peeking now… Lightbulbs: There are three switches downstairs. Each corresponds to one of the three light bulbs in the attic. You can turn the switches on and off and leave them in any position. How would you identify which switch corresponds to which light bulb, if you are only allowed one trip upstairs? Ball: How can you throw a ball as hard as you can and have it come back to you, even if it doesn’t bounce off anything? There is nothing attached to it, and no one else catches or throws it back to you. Ping Pong: Your last good ping-pong ball fell down into a narrow metal pipe imbedded in concrete one foot deep. How can you get it out undamaged, if all the tools you have are your tennis paddle, your shoe-laces, and your plastic water bottle, which does not fit into the pipe?

And if you say that you don’t have any water, then think about what you drank today and if you can use that somehow :-) Ping Pong: All the tools are random things that are not going to help you. All you have to do is pour some water into the pipe so that the ball swims up on the surface. Ball: Throw the ball straight up in the air. shopsa magazine

with bulbs, touch them and tell which one was switched on as the first one (the warm one) and the others can be easily identified.

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Lightbulbs: Keep the first bulb switched on for a few minutes. It gets warm, right? So all you have to do then is ... switch it off, switch another one on, walk into the room

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ADDING MACHINE, POINT OF SALE AND MACHINE ROLLS BSC Stationery - Treeline PaperGeni Rotunda SSC - Croxley

backpacks Rexel Office Products - Kensington Stationery & Paper World S.A Topmark - School Bags, Laptop Bags, Pencil Cases, Sports Bags, Luggage

ADHESIVES, GLUES AND SPRAYS BIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Correction Fluid, Glue sticks & Super Glue BSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex, BIC, Bostik, Ponal, Pritt, Pentel, Faber Castell, Staedtler Palm Stationery Manufacturers - New Wave Freedom Stationery - Marlin SSC - Penguin office paste, wood glue, padding compound, UHU glue sticks, super glue, clear glue, Leeho glue sticks. Stationery & Paper World S.A

BATTERIES BSC Stationery - Eveready Nikki Distributors - Duracell Batteries Nikki Distributors - Energizer Batteries Stationery & Paper World S.A

ADHESIVE NOTES 3M SA PTY Ltd - Post-it ® BSC Stationery - Stick ‘n Notes SSC - Sellonotes Stationery & Paper World S.A - Eagle, Highland ART, CRAFT, GRAPHIC AND DRAWING MATERIALS BSC Stationery - Treeline, Pentel, Pilot, Henkel, Bostik, Staedtler, Faber Castell CTP Stationery - A4 coloured poster boards Faber Castell - Comprehensive range Freedom Stationery - Marlin Max Frank - Uni, Artline Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd. - Oil pastels and watercolour paint SSC - Croxley, Pelikan, Penguin drawing inks, Stabilo Carbothello, Rotring Technical Stationery & Paper World S.A

B BAGS AND CASES Bantex - Moulded pencil cases BSC Stationery - Treeline, Penflex, Gotcha, Staedtler, Bantex Flip File - Business cases. Freedom Stationery - Space Case and Marlin Kolok Unlimited - Kenton laptop bags and

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BIN RANGE Bantex - Waste paper bins Krost Office Products SSC - Stephens. BINDING ACCESSORIES AZ Trading - Plastic Comb, Wire, Thermal & Covers Beswick Office Products - Fellowes BSC Stationery - Treeline, Rexel, Bantex CTP Donau - Donau files and slide binders, A4 poster board Martin Yale Africa - Comb, Wire Parrot Products - Parrot Comb Binding Machines Rexel Office Products - Rexel and GBC SSC - Esselte Stationery & Paper World S.A W Vos & Co - Renz covers & combs, ringwire BINDING MACHINES AZ Trading - DSB, Neorel Beswick Office Products - Fellowes Martin Yale Africa - Martin Yale Parrot Products - Parrot Comb Binding Machines Rexel Office Products - GBC and Rexel ranges Stationery & Paper World S.A W Vos & Company - Renz. BOARDS BIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - BIC Velleda School Whiteboards BSC Stationery - Bestboards, Pentel, Pilot, Artline, Penflex CTP Stationery - Flip Chart Pads Hortors Stationery - Legal Notices i.e. Basic

Conditions & OSH Act and Leave and Absence Chart Freedom Stationery - Marlin Max Frank - Artline Flipchart Markers, Artline, Maxi whiteboard markers Palm Stationery Manufacturers - New Wave Parrot Products - Full range of boards and accessories. Custom boards printed to your specification. Rexel Office Products - NOBO whiteboards, pinboards, easels and accessories SSC - Croxley, Legamaster, Edding Stationery & Paper World S.A BOOK COVERS Bantex - Book Covers CTP Stationery - Poly Prop Donau heavy duty covers Empire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly paper Freedom Stationery Gordon’s Productions - contact paper woodgrain, marble, pattern designs. Magic cover back to school clear and coloured self adhesive paper. (4M rolls, A4 and lever arch). Plastic coated brownkraft rolls and pre-cut polythene covers. Grafton Paper Products Palm Stationery Manufacturers - brown paper rolls, poly rolls, gift-wrap SSC - Tenza, Clearseal, Croxley BOOKS AND PADS Bantex - Hard and soft cover noted range BSC Stationery - Treeline CTP Stationery - Impala and premier books and pads Freedom Stationery - Manufacturers Hortors Stationery - Legal registers Impala Vuwa Stationery Manufacturers Palm Stationery Manufacturers Power Stationery - Powerstar SSC - Croxley, Lion Brand, Tudor, Sparrow Stationery & Paper World S.A BOXES AND CARTONS Beswick Office Products - Bankers Box to Boxes and Cartons CTP Stationery - Archiving Systems Tidy Files - Acid free archiving products

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C CALCULATORS BSC Stationery - Treeline, Kaiser, Sharp Freedom Stationery Kolok Unlimited - Distributors of HP and Canon calculators Nikki Distributors - Truly calculators Palm Stationery Manufacturers - New Wave Power Stationery - Powerstar Rexel Office Products - IBICO SSC - Texas Instruments, Texet Stationery & Paper World S.A - Sharp, Catiga, Casio, Citizen CALENDARS CTP Stationery - Diaries assorted sizes SSC - Sasco year planners. CALLIGRAPHY Max Frank - Artline SSC - Rotring, Manuscript, Sheaffer CARBON PAPER AND FILMS SSC - Pelikan Ultrafilm, Interplastic, Plenticopy. Stationery & Paper World S.A CASH BOXES SSC - Helix Stationery & Paper World S.A CD’S, DVD’S AND DISKETTES Kolok Unlimited - Distributors of Sony audio and video access, Verbatim, Memorex CDs, DVDs, HP media, Protech, Epson and Canon speciality media CLIP BOARDS Bantex - PVC and moulded plastic CTP Stationery - DONAU brand Parrot Products - Masonite and whiteboard SSC - Croxley, Esselte Stationery & Paper World S.A CLIPS, FASTENERS AND PINS Bantex - Paper clips Freedom Stationery - Marlin Grip Binders SSC - Croxley, Lion Brand, Esselte, Helix Essentials, Stephens, Penguin Stationery & Paper World S.A

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Tidy Files - Filing solution COLOURING BOOKS Empire Toy & Stationery - Empire books Freedom Stationery - Marlin Palm Stationery Manufacturers - New Wave COMPUTER ACCESSORIES Beswick Office Products - Fellowes Kolok Unlimited - Distributors of Manhattan True Touch Mice (wireless, infrared, USB, scrolling etc.), keyboards (wireless, infrared, multimedia, roll-up etc.), monitors, hubs, printer cables, USB cables, keypads, web cams and graphics tablets, as well as the NU range of internal and external drives. Krost Office Products Pyrotec - Tower Inkjet-laser labels, business cards and photo paper Rexel Office Products - Kensington Computer Accessories Stationery & Paper World S.A COMPUTER CLEANING Beswick Office Products - Fellowes Pyrotec - Tower computer cleaning range Kolok Unlimited - Computacare COMPUTER CONSUMABLES CTP Stationery - Full range of DONAU files Impression Management - see printer consumables KMP - for computer consumables Kolok Unlimited - Distributors of HP, Epson, Lexmark, Canon, Oki, Tally, Seikosha, Panasonic, Brother, Olivetti, Minolta, Kyocera, Penguin consumables Redfern Print Services - Redfern inkjet/laser/ copier labels and a full range of stationery labels Stationery & Paper World S.A COMPUTER HARDWARE Kolok Unlimited - Distributors of Lexmark, Oki, HP, Canon and Epson hardware range (printers, scanners, digital cameras and projectors) Stationery & Paper World S.A CORPORATE STATIONERY & GIFTING Star Stationers and Printers Stationery & Paper World S.A CRAYONS AND CHALKS

BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Henkel, Faber Castell, Staedtler Faber Castell - Wave crayons and pastels Freedom Stationery - Marlin Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Chalks and Crayons SSC - Croxley, Jovi, Stabilo, Penguin Stationery & Paper World S.A

D DESK SETS AND ACCESSORIES BIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Desk Set Solo Delux Bantex - Comprehensive range - moulded plastic BSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex Freedom Stationery - Marlin Krost Office Products Ledger Systems - Falcon Products Rexel Office Products - Rexel Eco Range SSC Stationery - Rolodex. DIARIES, PLANNERS AND ORGANISERS CTP Stationery - CTP Brand Hortors Stationery - Legal diaries Rexel Office Products - NOBO planners, refills and T-card kits South African Diaries - For all your diary needs DICTATION - TRANSCRIPTION Powerhouse Dictation for Philips - Dictation, transcription, meeting recording, mini-tapes, foot pedals, accessories

DRAUGHTING AND DRAWING OFFICE SUPPLIES CTP Stationery - A4 Poster Boards SSC - Croxley, NT Cutters, Pelikan and Penguin Drawing ink, Maped, Rotring Technical, Helix

E EMBOSSERS AND ENGRAVING Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Ideal & Trodat Embossers (pocket, desk and electronic), Trotec Stationery & Paper World S.A

ENVELOPES AND MAILING BSC Stationery - Leo Envelopes, Jiffy

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F FAX ROLL MANUFACTURERS Rotunda SSC - Croxley Files and filing African Filing Systems - Top retrieval filing and arching products Bantex & Viking - All filing and storage BSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex Mobifile CTP Stationery - Full range of quality DONAU brand File-A-Punch cc Flip File - Executive display files, expanding files, Document folders, dividers Freedom Stationery - Edo / Unifile Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Lever arch, Ringbinder files, Manilla flat folders Grafton/Star Kolok Unlimited - Avery Eurofolios and Euroboxes Palm Stationery Manufacturers - leaver arch, ring binder files, manilla flat folders. Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd. - Display book Vivid,

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G GUILLOTINES AND TRIMMERS AZ Trading - DSB, Kobra Beswick Office Products - Fellowes, Vivid Martin Yale Africa - Martin Yale Rexel Office Products - SmartCut and ClassicCut SSC - Dahle W Vos & Co - Ideal

I INDEX TABBING AND DIVIDERS 3M SA - Post-it flags, Flag pen and highlighter Bantex - P.P and Manilla board BSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex, Flip File CTP Stationery - DONAU Brand board and P.P Flip File - Index Tabs, Flip tabs Freedom Stationery - Marlin Palm Stationery Manufacturers Grip Binders Rexel Office Products - Rexel, Mylar and Prima board SSC - Croxley, Esselte Stationery & Paper World S.A - All Office INKS KMP - for computer consumables. Max Frank - Shachihata, Artline Rexel Office Products - Numbering machine ink Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Trodat, Noris fastdry, security, numbering, franking. Laundry. SSC - Pelikan, Penguin stamp pads and inks, Rotring, Sheaffer

L LABELS BSC Stationery - Treeline, Tower, Midmadex Freedom Stationery - Marlin Nor Paper Pyrotec - Tower stationery, inkjet-laser labels Redfern Print Services - Redfern Inkjet/laser/ copier labels and a full range of stationery labels Stationery & Paper World S.A - All Office Tidy Files - Filing solutions LABELLING MACHINES Kemtek Imaging Systems - Distributor of Brother P-Touch Labelling System Kolok Unlimited - Distributors of OEM, Avery and Penguin inkjet and laser labels SSC - Dymo, Herma

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See page 66 for contact details LAMINATING MACHINES AZ Trading - DSB, Speedlam, Lamiace Beswick Office Products - Fellowes Kolok Unlimited - Galaxy Martin Yale Africa - Fujipla Parrot Products - Parrot A4 and A3 Laminators Rexel Office Products - GBC and Rexel ranges W Vos & Co - PEAK & Renz. LAMINATING POUCHES AND MATERIALS AZ Trading - A0 to ID card size Beswick Office Products - Fellowes Kolok Unlimited - Penguin Martin Yale Africa Parrot Products Rexel Office Products - Rexel and GBC. Stationery & Paper World S.A - All Office LEGAL STATIONERY Hortors Stationery - All legal registers, forms, diaries etc LETTER OPENERS SSC - Maped, Croxley LETTER TRAYS Bantex & Viking Krost Office Products SSC - Croxley, Twinlock, Maped, Disa, Stephens. LOOSE LEAF LEDGERS, SHEETS, INDEXES SSC - Croxley, Twinlock.

M MAILING TUBES CTP Stationery SSC - Croxley MARKERS BIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Permanent Markers, Highlighters, whiteboard BSC Stationery Sales - Treeline, Collosso, Penflex, Artline, Maxi, Pentel, Pilot, Bic Faber Castell - Permanent and non permanent Freedom Stationery - Marlin Interstat Agencies - Edding Max Frank - Artline , Maxi, Uni Parrot Products - White board, permanent and OHP markers. Wide range of highlighters Penflex - White board, flipchart, permanent

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markers, highlighters Pentel (Pty) Ltd. - Maxiflo, white board marker and paint marker Power Stationery - Powerstar Rexel Office Products - NOBO white board markers SSC - Croxley, MonAmi, Carioca, Pelikan, Penguin, Stabilo Boss, Stabilo Swing, Sharpie Stationery & Paper World S.A MATHEMATICAL GEOMETRY SETS & ACCESSORIES Freedom Stationery - Marlin Palm Stationery Manufacturers SSC - Croxley, Helix Oxford, Maped, Rotring MINUTE AND GUARD BOOKS Hortors Stationery - Company registers, minute books and other legal registers Ledger Systems - Falcon products SSC - Croxley

P PAPER AND BOARD Antalis South Africa - Office paper solutions Bantex - Cube refills BSC Stationery - Apex Paper - Typek,Rotatrim CTP Stationery - DONAU A4 poster boards Empire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly paper Freedom Stationery Grafton/Star Kolok Unlimited - Distributors of HP, Epson, Canon, Lexmark, Penguin and Avery Nor Paper Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Cubes and board Rexel Office Products - Prima SSC - Croxley TRIBE - TRIBE Inkjet Paper and Film

PAPER FOLDING MACHINES Martin Yale Africa - Martin Yale W. Vos & Co - Ideal

NUMBERING MACHINES Rexel Office Products Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Reiner Dater/ Numberer (manual/electronic), Trodat

PENCILS BIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - BIC Evolution Graphite, BIC Matic Clutch ,Velocity Clutch, Atlantis Clutch, BU4 Clutch BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Faber Castell, Pilot, Pentel, Uni, Staedtler, Henkel Freedom Stationery - Marlin / Edo Max Frank - Uni Palm Stationery Manufacturers Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd - Hotshot, Mechanical Pencil, Techniclick Pencil. Power Stationery - Powerstar Rexel Office Products - Rexel HB & Derwent SSC - Croxley, Stabilo, Rotring, Sheaffer Staedtler SA (Pty) Ltd - Tradition, Wopex, Technical, Clutch Pencils and lead

O OFFICE ERGONOMICS Beswick Office Products - Fellowes Back/Wrist/ Foot support; Notebook riser stand Rexel Office Products - Kensington copyholders, risers, footrests, wrist support and Rexel range of electric staplers and punches which reduces chances of RSI (repititive strain injury) OVERHEAD PROJECTION AND ACCESSORIES 3M SA (Pty) Ltd. - Overhead film, transparency, multimedia Kolok Unlimited - Penguin OHP Film Max Frank - Artline Parrot Products - Data Projectors, OHPs, screens and rear projection film Penflex - Penflex Overhead projector pens Rexel Office Products - NOBO SSC - Stabilo, Penguin.

PENCIL LEADS BIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Criterium 0.5mm leads Faber Castell - Extensive range, beginner to artist Freedom Stationery - Marlin Max Frank - Uni Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd - Ain lead, standard lead various grades SSC - Croxley, Rotring Stationery & Paper World S.A

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PENCIL SHARPENERS Freedom Stationery Palm Stationery Manufacturers Power Stationery - Powerstar SSC - Croxley, Carl, Dahle, Maped, Helix PENS BIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Criterium 0.5mm leads BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Faber Castell, Pilot, Pentel, Uni, Staedtler, Henkel, Lexi, Penflex Faber Castell Freedom Stationery - Marlin and Edo Max Frank - Artline, Maxi, Uni Palm Stationery Manufacturers Penflex - Penflex ballpoints and rollerballs Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd - Superb Ballpoint, Energel Pen Power Stationery - Powerstar SSC - Sheaffer, Pelikan, Stabilo, Rotring, Penguin, Parker, Waterman, Papermate Staedtler SA (Pty) Ltd - Ball point, Fineliner, Gel and Pigment liner pens

PEN CARBON BOOKS BSC Stationery - Treeline, RBE Freedom Stationery - Marlin Power Stationery - Powerstar SSC - Croxley

PRINTER CONSUMABLES Impression Management - Manufacturers and distributors of 100% brand new generic and compatible inkjet, laser toner cartridges including Prinart, Q-ink, Sanchi, Oliser. Also manufacturers of inkjet refilling machines, bulk inks and recycler supplies KMP - For computer consumables. Kolok Unlimited - Distributors of HP, Epson, Lexmark, Canon, Oki, Panasonic, Brother, Olivetti, Kyocera, Seikosha, Tally, and Minolta consumables; Fujitsu, Citoh and Penguin Nor Paper PaperGeni Royce Imaging Industries - Remanufacturers and suppliers of inkjet and laser cartridges Technical Systems Engineering - Suppliers of quality compatible cartridges and bulk inks for Epson, Canon, Lexmark, HP and Samsung Stationery & Paper World S.A

PERSONAL STATIONERY Bantex - Telephone Management, Conference and Filing CTP Stationery - Home office and personal filing system, diaries Grafton/Star SSC - Croxley, Basildon Bond, Tudor and Lion brand

PUNCHES AND PERFORATORS Bantex - Plastic and Metal Beswick Office Products - Kangaro BSC Stationery - Treeline, STD, Bantex, Rexel Freedom Stationery - Marlin Krost Office Products Parrot Products - Parrot range of punches Rexel Office Products - Rexel SSC - Uno, Rapid, Maped, Lion Brand Stationery & Paper World S.A

PLANNING BOARDS AND ACCESSORIES Parrot Products - Range of year planners, term planners, maps and in/out boards. custom printed boards designed to specification. Rexel Office Products - NOBO planners SSC - Croxley, Sasco

POINT OF SALE PRINTER ROLLS PaperGeni Rotunda.

PRINTING Star Stationers and Printers Stationery & Paper World S.A Kolok Unlimited - Distributors of Epson, Lexmark, Canon, HP and Oki printers

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RUBBER BANDS SSC - Croxley Stationery & Paper World S.A RUBBER STAMPS Aquarius Media Supply - MaxStamp range and accessories

Max Frank - Schachihata X Stampers Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co. - Trodat RUBBER STAMP MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - AZ Liquid polymer, TROTEC laser engraver, flash system Stationery & Paper World S.A RULERS Freedom Stationery - Marlin Palm Stationery Manufacturers Penflex - PENFLEX rulers SSC - Croxley, Disa, Rotring, Helix Shatterproof

S SCHOLASTIC SUPPLIES Bantex and Faber Castell BSC Stationery Sales - Treeline CTP Stationery Empire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly Flip File - Flip File display books A5, A4, A2, A3 Freedom Stationery - Marlin and Edo Gordon’s Productions - contact paper woodgrain, marble, pattern designs. Magic cover back to school clear and coloured self adhesive paper. (4M rolls, A4 and lever arch). Plastic coated brownkraft rolls and pre-cut polythene covers. Grafton Paper Products Impala Vuwa Stationery Manufacturers Max Frank - Artline, Maxi, Uni Palm Stationery Manufacturers Parrot Products - chalk boards/slates Power Stationery - Powerstar Pyrotec - Tower Adhesive Book Cover 45cm x 2m SSC - Croxley, Pelikan, Penguin, Stabilo, UHU, Maped, Helix, Lion Brand Stationery & Paper World S.A SCISSORS AND CUTTERS Freedom Stationery - Marlin Palm Stationery Manufacturers SSC - Maped, Sister, Croxley, Disa

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See page 66 for contact details SCRAPBOOKING Rexel Office Products - Trimmers and guillotines Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Making memories, Clearsnap, Marvy, Ranger, Bazzill, Carl SSC - Herma, Maped, UHU, Stabilo, Dahle Trimmers SHREDDERS AND ACCESSORIES AZ Trading - DSB, Kobra, Roto, Repairs to all makes Beswick Office Products - Fellowes Kolok Unlimited - GEHA shredders Martin Yale Africa - Intimus, Martin Yale, PaperMonster Nikki Distributors - Nikki shredders Parrot Products - Parrot range of value shredders Rexel Office Products - Rexel range W Vos & Co - Ideal. SLATES Freedom Stationery - Marlin Parrot Products - Whiteboard and chalk board

SPECIALISED STATIONERY AND BOOKBINDING Ledger Systems - Law reports and periodicals SPIKE FILES Grip Binders SSC - Croxley, Maped STAMPS, STAMP PADS AND INKS Aquarius Media Supply - MaxStamp, selfinking and pre-inked stamps, ink pads and accessories. Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Trodat, preinked stamps, stamp and fingerprint pads SSC - Penguin metal and plastic stamp pads STAPLING MACHINES AND STAPLES Bantex Beswick Office Products - Kangaro BSC Stationery - Treeline, STD, Bantex, Rexel Freedom Stationery - Marlin Krost Office Products Interstat Agencies - Genmes Parrot Products - Parrot range of staplers Rexel Office Products - Rexel range SSC - Maped, Rapid, Lion Brand, Helix Essentials

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Stationery & Paper World S.A STATIONERY SUNDRIES - SCHOLASTIC BSC Stationery - Treeline, Pritt, Henkel, Staedtler, Pentel, Pilot, BIC, Bantex, Faber Castell, Artline, Penflex CTP Stationery - DONAU Scissors and cutting knives Freedom Stationery - Marlin, Edo and Unifile Palm Stationery Manufacturers - New Wave SSC - Helix Essentials, Maped, Croxley. STENCILS Freedom Stationery SSC - Rotring, Helix. STORAGE SYSTEMS CTP Stationery - Archiving Systems Suspension Files Kolok Unlimited - Distributors of Sony and Verbatim memory sticks, memory, flash and secure digital cards, lockable CD storage units SSC - Croxley Tidy Files - Filing solutions

T TAPES 3M SA (Pty) Ltd. - Brand Scotch® MagicTM BSC Stationery - Sellotape, Brother Freedom Stationery Palm Stationery Manufacturers SSC - Sellotape, Dymo Labelling Tape Stationery & Paper World S.A – Eurocell, HSTM,3M TELECOMMUNICATIONS NIKKI Distributors - Siemens office phones TELEPHONE MESSAGE BOOKS AND PADS SSC - Croxley

Lexmark and Epson toners, Samsung, Oki and Epson thermal and compatible ribbons and toners/ RISO, HP and Epson inkjet cartridges, Canon bubble jet ink cartridge, laser and fax cartridges, Panasonic, Kyocera and Penguin PaperGeni Stationery & Paper World S.A TOP RETRIEVAL FILING Optiplan a div of Waltons - Paper based top retrieval filing systems Tidy Files - Complete onsite and offsite filing solutions TOYS, HOBBIES AND GAMES Freedom Stationery Pyrotec - Toby Tower Stickers and Activities TRANSFER LETTERING AND SIGNS Parrot Products - Vinyl lettering TRANSPARENCIES Kolok Unlimited - Distributors of OHP media, OEM, Penguin and HP Transparencies Rexel Office Products - NOBO range SSC - Stabilo Stationery & Paper World S.A

TREASURY TAGS/INDIAN LACE FILES SSC - Croxley TWINE AND STRING SSC - Croxley

V VISITORS BOOKS/REGISTERS Ledger Systems - Falcon Products - visitors books, hotel guest register, restaurant reservation registers

TELEX ROLLS AND TELETEX PAPER Rotunda THERMAL ROLLS Rotunda TONERS AND CARTRIDGES KMP - Computer consumables Kolok Unlimited - Distributors of HP, OEM,

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Interstat Agencies - Cape Town

(

021 521 2400

Box 36964, Chempet, 7442

011 844 9202

PvtBag X926, Rivonia, 2128

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021 551 9555

Box 36696, Chempet, 7442

021 521 2402/3

info@penflex.co.za

011 806 2388

Customer Serv: 0800 118 311

021 557 5456

Capetown@interstat.co.za

Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd

African Filing Systems

Interstat Agencies - Port Elizabeth

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011 474 1427/8

Box 202, Crown Mines, 2025

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011 896 5279

www.africanfiling.co.za

(

041 453 2558

Box 27693, Greenacres, 6057

011 474 5563

www.pentel.co.za

086 540 6892

info@africanfiling.co.za

041 453 8504

pe@interstat.co.za

Powerhouse Dictation

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Kemtek Imaging Systems

(

011 887 1056

info@speech.co.za

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011 688 6000

Box 6893, Johannesburg, 2000

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011 624 8000

Box 86173, City Deep, 2049

086 555 3833

www.speech.co.za

011 688 6162

marketing.office@antalis.co.za

0866 101 185

labelling@kemtek.co.za

Power Stationery

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Cape Town (

021 959 9600

021 959 9640

Box 19231, Tygerberg, 7505

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Durban (

031 714 4000

031 700 9253

Box 284, Umhlanga, 4320

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Pretoria (

012 379 0060

012 379 0052

Box 4013, Pretoria, 0001

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Bloemfontein (

051 447 8681

051 447 6765

Box 1795, Bloemfontein, 9300

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Port Elizabeth (

041 486 2020

041 486 2219

Box 9088, Estadeal, 6012

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Pietermaritzburg (

033 386 2078

Box 1425, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Botswana (

00267 391 2139

00267 397 5459

Box 1705, Gaborone

Aquarius Rubber Stamps

Kemtek Imaging Systems - Cape

(

032 533 4003

Box 1305, Verulam, 4340

032 533 3254

powersta@netactive.co.za

(

021 521 9600

Box 181, Cape Town, 8000

021 551 5032

brenth@kemtek.co.za

Pyrotec

Kemtek Imaging Systems - KZN

(

021 787 9600

PvtBag X1, Capricorn Square, 7948

(

031 700 9363

Box 15685, Westmead, 3608

021 787 9791

tower@pyrotec.co.za

031 700 9369

Sandim@kemtek.co.za

Reboni Furniture Group

Kemtek Imaging Systems - PE

(

086 173 2664

www.reboni.co.za

(

041 582 5222

Box 15685, Westmead, 3608

086 627 7737

sales@reboni.co.za

041 582 5224

clinth@kemtek.co.za

Redfern Print Services - Cape Town

Kemtek Imaging Systems - PTA

(

021 552 9680

Box 403, Milnerton, 7435

(

012 804 1410

PO Box 816, Silverton, 0127

021 552 9681

sales@redfern.co.za

012 804 4286

johlettat@kemtek.co.za

Redfern Print Services - Durban

KMP

(

031 205 9598

dbnoffice@redfern.co.za

031 205 7092

www.redfern.co.za

(

021 709 0190

Box 183, Steenberg, 7947

021 709 0199

kmppty@iafrica.com

Redfern Print Services - Johannesburg

Kolok Unlimited - Head Office

(

011 837 4119

Box 1445, Crown Mines, 2025

(

011 248 0300

Box 4151, Johannesburg, 2000

011 837 8917

jhboffice@redfern.co.za

011 248 0381

infojhb@koloksa.co.za

Rexel Office Products

Kolok Unlimited - Cape Town

(

011 226 3300

www.rexelsa.co.za

(

021 597 2700

Box 6385, Roggebaai, 8012

011 837 2781

admin@rexelsa.co.za

021 297 2799

infoctn@koloksa.co.za

Rotunda

Kolok Unlimited - Durban

(

021 552 5135

Box 189, Maitland, 7404

(

011 453 7012

www.orderstamps.co.za

(

031 570 4900

Box 4206, Riverhorse Valley East, 4017

021 551 3070

rotunda@iafrca.com

011 454 4995

aquarius@imaginet.co.za

031 569 6880

infodbn@koloksa.co.za

Royce Imaging Industries

AZ Trading

Kolok Unlimited Polokwane

(

011 792 9530

www.royceimaging.co.za

011 792 9480

sales@royceimaging.co.za

(

086 111 4407

www.aztradingcc.co.za

(

015 298 8795

Box 862, Ladanna, 0704

011 792 9732

sales@aztradingcc.co.za

015 298 8315

infopol@koloksa.co.za

Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Head Office

Bantex

Kolok Unlimited - Port Elizabeth

(

011 262 1400

Box 931, Wendywood, 2144

(

011 473 9800

Box 43201, Industria, 2042

(

041 406 9900

Box 3163, North End, 6056

011 262 1414

tgrodat@rse.co.za

011 474 3101

slavepak@bantex.co.za

041 406 9920

infope@koloksa.co.za

Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Cape Town

Beswick Office Products

Kolok Unlimited - Namibia

(

021 448 7008

Box 931, Wendywood, 2144

(

011 433 2686

Box 82319, Southdale, 2135

(

00264 (61)370500

Box 40797, Ausspannplatz, Namibia

021 448 7014

cpt@trodat.co.za

011 680 2166

info@beswick.co.za

00264 (61)370525

valne@kolok.com.na

Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Durban

BIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Kolok Unlimited - Nelspruit

(

083 377 4109

Box 931, Wendywood, 2144

(

011 474 0181

PO BOX 43144, Industria, 2042

(

013 758 2233

Box 4338, White River, 1240

031 266 1082

dbn@rse.co.za

011 474 6068

16 Maraisburg Road, Industria, 2042

013 758 2235

infonel@koloksa.co.za

South African Diaries

BSC Stationery Sales

Kolok Unlimited - Bloemfontein

(

021 442 2340

Box 4862, Cape Town, 8000

021 442 2341

phoneyman@sadiaries.co.za

(

011 420 3250

Box 278, Brakpan, 1540

(

051 433 1876

PvtBag X01, Brandhof, Bloemfontein

011 420 3322

sales@treeline.co.za

051 433 2451

infobfn@koloksa.co.za

SSC - Silveray Statmark Company - Johannesburg

CTP Stationery

Kolok Unlimited - Botswana

(

011 677 0000

Box 40754, Cleveland, 2022

(

011 226 5600

Box 43501, Industria, 2042

(

00267 393 2669

PvtBag B0226, Bontleng, Gaborone

011 677 0018

infojhb@silveray.co.za

011 474 9242

sales@versafile.co.za

00267 317 0762

clemencem@vbn.co.bw

SSC - Silveray Statmark Company - Cape Town

Empire Toy & Stationery

Krost Office Products

(

021 442 1300

(

011 614 2243

Box 261524, Excom, 2023

(

011 626 2067

Box 75401, Gardenview, 2047

021 447 4369

011 614 3075

empire@netactive.co.za

011 626 2912

sales@krost.co.za

SSC - Silveray Statmark Company - Durban

Faber Castell

KZN ENVELOPES

infoct@silveray.co.za

(

031 462 2081

(

011 473 9800

Box 43201, Industria, 2042

(

031 465 3992

P O Box 41259, Rossburgh, 4072

031 462 0185

011 474 3101

slavepak@bantex.co.za

031 465 1669

info@kznenvelopes.co.za

SSC - Silveray Statmark Company - Bloemfontein

File-A-Punch cc

Ledger Systems

infodbn@silveray.co.za

(

051 447 4313

(

082 820 9379

Private Bag 6001 Hilton 3245

(

011 433 1808

Box 82586, Southdale, 2135

051 447 6588

033 383 0080

ak@hiltoncollege.com

011 433 8863

info@ledgersystems.co.za

SSC - Silveray Statmark Company - East London

Flip File

Martin Yale

infobfn@silveray.co.za

(

043 722 3781

(

021 638 3105

Box 2190, Clareinch, 7740

(

011 838 7281

phillip@martinyaleafrica.com

043 743 7359

021 633 6942

ashly@flipfile.co.za

086 690 0165

www.martinyale.co.za

SSC - Silveray Statmark Company - Port Elizabeth

Freedom Stationery - Johannesburg

Max Frank

(

041 391 8600

(

011 314 0953/4

Box 6459, Halfway House, 1685

(

011 921 1811

Box 200, Isando, 1600

041 374 4112

011 314 0957

gpsales@freedomstationery.co.za

011 921 1569

sarah.schoeman@tigerbrands.com

Staedtler SA (Pty) Ltd

Freedom Stationery - Cape Town

Merpak Envelopes

infoel@silveray.co.za

infope@silveray.co.za

(

011 579 1600

www.staedtler.co.za

(

021 557 9152/3

36-38 Silverstone Rd Killarney Gardens

(

011 719 7700

sales@merpak.co.za

011 608 3497

admin@staedtler.co.za

021 557 9155

cptsales@freedomstationery.co.za

011 885 3174

www.merpak.co.za

Stationery & Paper World S.A

Freedom Stationery KZN (Head Office)

New Era Office cc

(

011 070 9279

www.stationeryandpaper.co.za

(

032 459 2820

Box 478, Mandini, 4490

(

011 334 2013

Box 10383, Lenasia, 1821

086 246 8310

sales@stationeryandpaper.co.za

032 459 3255

sales@freedomstationery.co.za

011 334 7358

kuban@neweraoffice.co.za

Star Stationers and Printers

Freedom Stationery - East London

Nikki - Cape Town

(

031 569 1061

luke@starstat.co.za

(

043 731 2422

Box 14111 West Bank 5218

(

0860 006731

cpt@nikki.co.za

031 569 1094

www.starstat.co.za

043 731 2421

elsales@freedomstationery.co.za

0800 204868

www.nikki.co.za

Technical Systems Engineering

Global Envelopes

Nikki - Durban

(

011 708 2304

Box 1532, Northriding, 2162

(

031 465 5544

envelopes@absamail.co.za

(

0860 006731

dbn@nikki.co.za

011 708 1799

sales@tse.co.za

031 465 5634

www.envelopes.co.za

0800 204868

www.nikki.co.za

Tidy Files

Gordon’s Productions

Nikki - Johannesburg

(

031 705 8713

Suite 69, PvtBag X4, Kloof, 3640

(

0860 006731

jhb@nikki.co.za

031 705 8714

jacquie@gordons.co.za

0800 204868

www.nikki.co.za

Grafton/Star Paper Products

Nikki - Pretoria

(

011 262 0777

Box 550, Bergvlei, 2012

(

0860 006731

pta@nikki.co.za

011 262 0780

sales@graftonpaper.co.za

0800 204868

www.nikki.co.za

Grip Binders (

011 421 1300

Nor Paper orders@tigerpaper.co.za

Hortors Stationery

(

011 011 3900

011 011 4099

sales@nor.co.za

Optiplan a division of Waltons

(

011 620 4800

Box 1020, Johannesburg, 2000

(

011 620 4000

Pencil Park, Croxley Close, Herriotdale

086 612 4663

orders@hortors.co.za

086 681 8256

rcurrin@gp.waltons.co.za

Impala Vuwa Stationery Manufacturers

Palm Stationery

(

036 634 1535

Box 389, Ladysmith, 3370

(

031 507 7051

viran@palmstat.co.za

036 634 1890

impalastat@mweb.co.za

031 507 7053

www.palmstat.co.za

Impression Management

PaperGeni

(

Johannesburg

011 791 2820

(

011 011 3900

info@papergeni.co.za

Durban

031 777 1222

011 011 4099

www.papergeni.co.za

Interstat Agencies - Durban

Penflex

(

Parrot Products

(

031 569 6550

Box 201707, Durban North, 4016

(

011 607 7600

debbie@parrot.co.za

031 569 6559

interstat@mweb.co.za

011 615 2502

www.parrotproducts.biz

my office magazine

011 943 4210

www.tidyfiles.co.za

Topmark (

011 837 8045

011 837 7442

info@topmarksa.com

Tower (Division of Pyrotec) - Cape Town (

021 787 9600

021 787 9791

PvtBag X1, Capricorn Square, 7948

Tower (Division of Pyrotec) - Johannesburg (

011 611 1820

59 Lepus Rd, Crown Mines, 2025

011 611 1834

tower@pyrotec.co.za

Tower (Division of Pyrotec) Durban (

031 701 0192

Box 594, Pinetown, 3600

031 701 1285

tower@pyrotec.co.za

(

011 314 4746 (Jhb)

Box 6280, Halfway House, 1685

021 386 4261 (Cpt)

tribe@global.co.za

Tribe

Versafile (

011 226 5600

Box 43501, Industria, 2042

011 474 9242

sales@versafile.co.za

W. Vos & Company (

011 493 7139

www.wvos.co.za

011 493 8807

info@wvos.co.za

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