Timber iQ April / May 2013 | Issue: 7 by Trademax Publications

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I N D U S T R I A L

CONTENTS

CONTENTS 24

ED'S NOTE

CONTRIBUTORS

ARCHITECTURE - SGNW HOUSE

COVER STORY - CNC MADE SIMPLE

INDUSTRY INSIGHT - TIMBER MAINTENANCE

INTERIOR DESIGN - GRAFFITI CAFÉ

NEWS - AHEC

TIMBER ALTERNATIVES - ITALIAN WOOD-LOOK TILES

ARCHITECTURE - BARROW HOUSE

COMPANY PROFILE - REM

NEWS - MOULDED TO PERFECTION

FURNITURE - GRANGE FRENCH FURNITURE

NEWS - XYLEM SA

COMPANY PROFILE - UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES

NEWS - LONZA'S TANAPOLE

NEWS - STIHL IN MOTION

COMPANY PROFILE - HEAVEN'S LOFTS

COMPANY PROFILE - TIMBER TOOL

NEWS - WOODEX FOR AFRICA

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ED'S NOTE

A first time for everything My work on Timber iQ for the past year has afforded me the privilege of investigating spectacular architecture, witnessing an age-old, yet timeless material, like timber, gain mass appeal in a vast number of contexts, and slowly gathering nuggets of wisdom from the giants in this industry.

had the privilege of attending the 2012 Institute of Timber Frame Builders awards last month and was inspired on many levels. The awards showcased and rewarded a number of beautiful timber frame projects, from decking to houses, from architects and builders that are true assets to the industry. The dynamic guest speaker at the awards, Robert Brusso, who commended the entries and winners for their workmanship, also highlighted the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone to try new things. He emphasised the importance of tackling design styles that differ from the norm and that stretch one’s skills to create true design excellence. Brusso’s wisdom, I realise, can be applied to any facet of life. Success is rarely achieved in any sphere by playing it safe. And when it comes to design, art, DIY projects and construction, what better material to use than timber when we want to stretch our capabilities, test our skills, and push our creations into the realm of the extraordinary?

Whatever it is that you’re busy with; restoring furniture, making art, decorating your house, or building a home, I challenge you to step back for a moment and ask yourself, “When was the last time I did something for the first time?” I challenge you to make your next project the first of its kind, to embrace the discomfort that can come with trying something new and to allow your own talent to burgeon into creative excellence. With that, I welcome you to the April/May issue of Timber iQ and welcome you to share your exciting new projects with me at editor@trademax.co.za. Enjoy the read! Jen

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Financial foundation to boost growth potential of forestry and wood products As providers of raw materials to primary processing industries for multi-sector use, the sectors of forestry and timber are deemed to be economically significant with a high growth potential. The South African National Industry Policy Framework (NIPF) and Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP2) have identified the sectors as being crucial to providing enabling opportunities for the participation of rural, previously disadvantaged people in economic growth. The IDC’s support of the sector focuses on unproven technologies and markets, which by their nature are higher-risk projects with an anticipated higher return on investment. The Forestry and Wood Products Unit (SBU) ensures that after initial funding has been granted, a partner-relationship is formed with the portfolio companies to facilitate ongoing engagement. This means that strategic support, advice and guidance are available throughout the project development as part of the IDC’s Post Investment Management (PIM) activities.

expansion of forestry and wood plantation areas. Viable projects are financed across the sub-sectors of forestry, sawmilling, pulp and paper, furniture and biomass. Priority is given to the development of timber and alternative energy fibre resources; technology upgrades in the sawmilling and pulp and paper industry; the establishment of local niche board manufacturing, and the development of value-added products to stimulate local demand. Additionally, the Unit endeavours to support the expansion strategies of South African companies beyond the country’s borders. As a leading provider of finance to entrepreneurs and SMEs in the Forestry sector, the Unit is able to act as a catalyst in finding new opportunities and facilitating consolidation for small furniture manufacturers. Economic growth, job creation and poverty alleviation, particularly in rural areas, are strategic objectives of the IDC – committed to be a proactive, value-adding partner in the development and implementation of forestry and timber projects.

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CONTRIBUTORS

THE TEAM EDITOR:

JACQUES CRONJE Jacques is a registered Professional Senior Architectural Technologist (Pr.S.Arch.T). While his architectural training is informal, having learnt by onthe-job experience, mentorship and self-study, he has degrees in building management and economics, a post-grad certificate in energy economics and has done several courses in energy efficiency and sustainable development.

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ARCHITECTURE

SGNW House

Zimbali Forest Estate Situated in KwaZulu Natal's desirable Zimbali Forest Estate, SGNW House forms part of an inconspicuous grouping of aesthetically congruous Bali-style residences, hidden amid dense natural vegetation. Words: Daniel Conradie Photographs: Grant Pitcher

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esidential developments of this nature commonly develop a guideline manual that architects are required to consult while drafting their proposals, stipulating roof design, window and door design and permissible paint colours. This framework ensures that all of the design proposals submitted share the development's desired aesthetic. Often times this dictated approach to design renders architectural works that are an incoherent mix of pasted elements that are applied haphazardly in order to satisfy the estate's guidelines. Fortunately in the case of this particular project the architects have proven their skill and managed to produce an architectural work that complements the estate's aesthetic while seamlessly integrating its various architectural features. Durban-based Metropole Architects, headed by Nigel Tarboton and Tyrone Reardon, describe the work rather succinctly as an amalgamation of clean architectural lines with an atmosphere intending to invoke a Zen-like ambience. The various lines are articulated through their material selection and their definition and drama are enhanced through their joining. This sense of drama can also be observed at the sixmetre cantilever over the lounge, as well as the corner detailing of the fenestration. Designing a residence in KwaZulu Natal's subtropical climate involves a degree of conformity pertaining to its form in order to ensure maximum interior comfort. A narrow and elongated floor plan is often employed with its elongated ends orientated perpendicularly towards the most common wind direction. This orientation increases the likelihood of airy breezes passing through the space and allowing for the removal of humid air. Large window and door openings were installed, positioned directly across from one another, maximising the efficacy of this particular cooling strategy. Deconstructing and analysing the dwelling's formative parts, it becomes apparent that the architects paid a considerable amount of attention to the articulation of each and how these relate to one another. Its composition consists of three clearly defined elements; a foundation, the main habitable volume and an overbearing clay tile roof.

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Regarding the foundation, the client informed the architects of his fondness for koi fish, a consideration duly noted and incorporated into the design. On the ground floor, various bodies of water (including a fish pond, rimflow pool, as well as various other water features) appear to coalesce into one, establishing a framework along which various living spaces are arranged. These rivers flow throughout the interior and assist in cooling it through passive means. A dramatic stone clad wall marks the main entrance to the dwelling, its rough texture beautifully contrasted by the timber decking. As the viewer enters the house, the rough exterior textures give way to a material palette consisting of smooth and polished surfaces in natural hues, creating a serene backdrop for the interiors. The ground floor is stepped to conform to the natural slope of the terrain, as well as assisting with the definition of the various functional spaces.

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The dwelling reads as a having a very compact floor plan, but opportunities for cross ventilation are ample. Horizontally proportioned spaces and furnishings assist in balancing out its verticality and lends to the interiorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance of being much more expansive than it, in fact, is. The large, openable doors and windows slide away effortlessly to provide an uninterrupted vista of the surrounding forest and nearby golf course. Comparing the dwelling's approach to the extensive roof overhangs with the approach adopted by the surrounding properties, a remarkable difference is recorded; where the neighbouring houses have their roofs rather bluntly stuck on top, Metropole had made a conscious effort to balance this element's overbearing horizontal proportion with the remainder of the design. Horizontal slab projections above and below the fenestration provide proportional relief, while also visually framing the various spaces and providing additional shading. This successful mechanism begs to draw comparisons to American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House.

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On the ground floor, various bodies of water appear to coalesce into one, establishing a framework along which various living spaces are arranged.

ARCHITECTURE

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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5. WATER FEATURE 6. DINING 7. KITCHEN 8. ENTRANCE HALL

9. POOL 10. LIVING 11. COVERED PATIO 12. COVERED PERGOLA

13.PRIVATE LOUNGE 14. GUEST LOO 15. BOMA 16. GOLF CART PARKING

ARCHITECTURE

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The interior furnishings comprise of carefully selected pieces with simple and crisp lines, carrying the dwelling's detailing through to the smallest scale. A neutral colour palette for the soft furnishings was selected for the ground floor living spaces, while splashes of colour were introduced selectively in the more intimate rooms. Even within a restrictive architectural framework with little relevance to vernacular architectural precedent, the architects have crafted a residence satisfying the estate's guidelines but never really conforming to its character. The work is an excellent example of a thorough consideration of the materials and how they are detailed and the drama created producing a work that enchants and astounds.

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COVER STORY

CNC made simple Leading South African brand, UNI-CAM CNC Systems makes Computer Aided Machining accessible and affordable for the local industry.

NI-CAM CNC Systems is a friendly, family-owned manufacturing company that is growing steadily in the heart of Diep River, Cape Town. Established by Marc Erasmus, the Managing Director and Designer, in January 2003, the company originally specialized in general engineering and prototyping of various machine solutions for specialized markets. Over the years, due to an absolute fascination with and love for automatic and robotic machining, we investigated, researched and developed our own CNC brand, as we recognized the need for quality, locally manufactured CNC machines. We have been through a steep learning curve, and have come to understand a few facts about research and development, which has lead us to our philosophy, which is to keep it simple and maintain excellent quality at affordable prices with a strong emphasis on service and integrity.

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The name â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;UNI-CAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; came about because we have one CAM (Computer Aided Machining) system which can be used to drive a variety of CNC machines, such as routers, hot-wire cutters, plasma cutters, lathes, mills, laser cutters and digitizers. Although we have made a number of different machines, UNI-CAM is now primarily concerned with the manufacture and development of industrial quality CNC routers and plasma cutters for the South African market. Our designs are received extremely well by the market, and have evolved and been refined over the years. We have established systems and processes in the business to provide a solid structure and foundation for our continued growth from within, and expansion into the future.

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We firmly believe CNC to be the undisputed technology of the future, and any company would be wise to invest in this technology in order to have a competitive edge. For too long now, we South Africans, have stood aside and bought our machinery and technologies from the rest of the world thinking, "If it is imported, it must be better!" This is particularly true for the CNC machine market. However, the reality is that South Africans are very innovative, intelligent and resourceful, and we need to support local industry for the betterment of the whole of our society. We are devoted to increasing the skills base in the country, and believe that support of the local CNC manufacturing sector by big industry is intrinsic to this goal. We have found that, with the quality and capability of standard industrial off-the-shelf computers, and the CNC controller software currently available, CNC machinery can be locally built to be both reliable and affordable to all sectors of industry - in spite of the current economy.

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COVER STORY

Our machines are designed and manufactured to work hard for our customers, whether working from a garage at home, or running several machines from a factory. We produce a range of machines designed to meet a variety of needs, from a light industrial model, to the heavy-duty PRO models. A wide variety of industries, like metalworking, sign-making, marine construction, cabinetmaking, furniture production, woodworking, solid surface and plastics fabrication depend on CNC systems. These diverse industries consider CNC machines reliable and indispensable additions to their companies. CNC stands for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Computer Numerically Controlled,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; which means that a computer uses numbers to tell the machine what to do. A CNC machine is really just a very big printer and although many people might like for you to think that CNC technology is difficult to understand, and best left to the specialists, the truth is that CNC machines are easy to work and are more affordable than you may think. Anybody who can use a computer can use a CNC machine. You just need a little training to use the machine itself and the software we provide. All training is provided with each machine we sell, and therefore owning and operating a CNC machine is now well within your reach.

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Whether you require a machine to be custom-designed and manufactured for your specific industry, or one of our standard machines, we will deliver the machine you need at a price you can afford. The way we work is to meet with our prospective customer and gain a thorough understanding of their specific needs. We will then either design a system pertinent to them, or offer them one of the machines in our standard range. Once the design phase is complete, we enter the phase of rendering the manufacturing drawings and then outsource all the manufacture to local industries, powder coaters, etc. Once all the components have arrived at our factory, we assemble the machine, test it thoroughly, and deliver to our customer. This allows us to deliver machines quickly, while also supporting local industry. We are committed to making UNI-CAM the leading CNC brand in South Africa, and as such, our goal is to provide our customer with courteous, expedient, professional service and ongoing technical support. Our company is always evolving according market requirements and new opportunities. Research and development play a large role in the work we do, and we are constantly working on new and innovative ways to deliver the most modern proven technologies to our customers. You can therefore rest assured that, when working with UNI-CAM CNC Systems, you will enjoy the latest services, technology and developments we have to offer. Our highest priority is customer satisfaction. Browse our web site for more information about UNI-CAM CNC Systems and our CNC machines. If you have any questions or would like to speak to a UNI-CAM CNC Systems representative regarding our products, please e-mail us at sales@uni-cam.co.za or call us on 021-705 6081.

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INDUSTRY INSIGHT

Taking care of timber

Solutions for timber home maintenance Words: Jacques Cronje

am often asked whether or not timber homes require more maintenance than conventional brick and mortar homes and, quite simply, there is no easy answer. In response to the question of maintenance, because there are so many options of how to build, finish and maintain a timber home, my question is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;To what extent are you averse to maintenance?â&#x20AC;? A wood clad timber frame home will require regular recoating with a sealer every two to three years on average, while a plastered brick home may require a fresh coat of paint every five years or so to keep looking good. A fibre cement clad timber frame home, however, should require even less repainting than that, as fibre cement is a perfect substrate for painting. Also, unlike a plastered wall, it will never crack or cause paint to peel off, because of problems such as rising damp. So if you are really maintenance averse, a timber frame home with fibre cement cladding is an excellent choice. It is also the best choice if you want a timber frame home with a painted finish. When choosing timber as an external cladding, remember that timber is a natural product, which, not long before use, was alive and growing. It continues to move slightly, swelling in moist conditions, contracting in dry, may crack slightly, and will continue giving off small amounts of gum for some time when exposed to the sun. A natural sealer is very forgiving with regards to these traits of timber â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a little gum leaching through will go unnoticed and, well maintained, it will retain an enduring charm indefinitely. And if you want a natural finish, there is little you could use to beat it. Paint a solid colour over timber, however, and any tiny crack or the smallest amount of gum will appear as a blemish, and no matter how well you treat the knots with knotting sealer and use primer and undercoat, when exposed to sun there will still be some leaching of gum at the knots. So reserve solid painted surfaces for posts, beams and balustrades, etc., and if you want painted walls, rather opt for fibre cement cladding. As for a brick home, your choice of material for the windows and doors for a timber home will also affect the amount of maintenance required. Timber windows and doors will require periodic resealing, and occasionally, when still new, may need to be reset or planed to accommodate seasonal expansion and shrinkage. Aluminium or uPVC doors should be virtually maintenance free. My advice is, if you are going for low maintenance fibre cement, then follow through with aluminium or uPVC windows and doors to enjoy a lowmaintenance home. If going with a natural timber cladding, in which case you are going to be maintaining the exterior of the house in any case, why not enjoy the natural beauty of wooden windows and doors?

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For timber decking the options are a sealed hardwood deck, a sealed preservative-treated softwood deck, or a hardwood deck left untreated to weather naturally. The first option is high maintenance, as coatings (even the most expensive) and hardwood in the sun are not friends, and you could be faced with having to recoat your deck as often as every six months to keep it looking great. The second option is slightly less maintenance, as softwood, like SA Pine readily absorbs a good sealer, and can be kept looking good with an annual or less often recoating. The third option is virtually maintenance free, provided you use a good quality decking timber. Macaranduba, for example, is a hardwood ideally suited to decking, which, if left untreated, fades to an even attractive grey colour over time – and you'll get to spend your summer holiday enjoying your deck rather than on your hands and knees resealing it.

Besides the choice of materials, there are also important design factors that will affect the maintenance requirements of your home down the line. These include: • Provide adequate shading to timber clad walls and timber windows and doors, particularly to those facing west and north. This can be achieved with deep eaves or pergolas. • Provide shelter from rain to timber windows and doors on the wet weather side of the house – this would be the North West, for example, in the Western Cape.

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• Any exterior timber should easily shed water when wet by using bevelled edges, for example. Similarly, end grain of timber should never be exposed to weather.

Ultimately, you decide on your maintenance profile. If you would like a more natural home and you enjoy being ‘hand decorum’ from time to time (or don't mind supervising a more 'handy' person occasionally), then a natural timber home is an option, perhaps also with beautiful wooden windows and doors.

• Moisture traps should be avoided, and adequate ventilation provided, particularly, for example, to below suspended floor structures. • Softwood timber must be specified to have the correct preservative treatment suitable to for its use. For example, timber which will be in contact with the ground must be treated to H4 (hazard class 4). Timber above ground, but exposed to weather must be treated to H3 and timber which is protected from the elements, H2. Timber which is treated with a clear solvent-borne preservative (used when dimensional stability of timber is required, for example, for tongue and groove board), which only has a maximum rating of H2, is required to be sealed with an approved sealer to get to an H3 rating. • Where timber is in a highly exposed situation, for example, with decking slats of an outside shower, it should be fixed in such a way that pieces could easily be replaced by screwing in place instead of nailing.

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To limit the amount of maintenance, do it regularly, ideally before it starts looking like it really needs it. It is a lot easier to add another layer of sealer to timber when the previous coat is still intact, as opposed to having to sand off peeling sealer that has been left unattended for just that much too long. If you are totally maintenance averse, then a fibre cement clad timber frame home is your best bet, ideally with aluminium or uPVC windows, and a hardwood deck left untreated. Either way, ensure that your new home is designed with your intended lifestyle, including your level of maintenance aversion, in mind.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Graffiti Café by Studio Mode Completed in 2011 and located in Varna, Bulgaria, in a boutique hotel featuring an art gallery and four hotel floors, Graffiti Café is a 300m2 restaurant/nightclub whose décor and design pay tribute to timber's design flexibility. Photographs: 3inSpirit

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he interior was built up as a natural continuation of the existing architecture and, by functional design, the area was separated into two zones: the front zone, which was incorporated into the exterior, creating a public space and honouring the silhouette of the building and the rear zone, which was separated through the floor and roof design that allowed reducing depth of space while maintaining the visual panorama.

the work of M.C. Escher, a celebrated Dutch graphic artist, with sparing use of materials and limited means of expression. Studio Mode has created a unique concept that masters the space, while satisfying all technological and functional requirements. The result is a trendy interior with a healthy dose of artistry, that resonates with the gallery of modern art situated on the next level of the building.

The real challenge was to solve all functional problems related to ventilation, sound and acoustics in a way that would accommodate the aesthetics as an interpretation of

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The floor is made up of sidewalk pavers and white engineered stone and the back wall is of polyurethane painted MDF pieces assembled on site. The side-walls are covered with white curtains and the front wall of a glass curtain and the everpopular ceiling and columns are made from Poplar plywood CNC-cut laths. The bar, made of engineered stone, the benches, upholstered furniture and tables were all designed by Studio Mode. The main design direction of the space was to follow and even augment the architectural and functional context of the space. The designers retraced the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faĂ§ade to the front part of the ceiling, and right beneath it, they employed the same material as used on sidewalk, allowing the outside atmosphere in and emphasising the silhouette of the building. Curtains on both sides provide a visual and psychological shield that the surrounding glass curtain needed. The designers sought out clean, practical and durable materials for this project, which led them to the choice of engineered stone flooring and the polyurethane painted back wall, which are both hard materials and are not acoustic-friendly. This challenge was met by adding another requirement to the ceiling, which already accommodated ventilation, lighting and sound. The solution to the problem met both functional and aesthetic demands: a linear plywood ceiling with enough depth to hide the acoustic foam, ventilation tubes and nozzles, lighting fixtures, a sound system and a metal construction to hold up the ceilings (all painted black for lower visibility).

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INTERIOR DESIGN

KEY:

1. CONCRETE 2. ACOUSTICS 3. ASPIRATION & HI-FI, LIGHTS 4. METAL & WOODEN STRUCTURE 5. PLYWOOD CEILING 6. PLYWOOD COLUMN

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Eco-friendly solution The columns act as a natural continuation of the ceiling, geometrically inspired by the traditional wooden leg. The flooring pattern interprets Escherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and the graphite molecular structure complements the curtain effect.

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Studio Mode, a small and flexible studio specialized in interior and furniture design, was established in 2003. Studio Mode has already completed numerous highprofile and large-scale projects for both private and commercial clients and works in cooperation with architects, artists, graphic and 3D designers to deliver a full range of services to meet the most daring and unconventional tasks. A study of each project in great detail, use of innovative ideas and technology, and careful choice of materials are all principal aspects of their work, allowing the delivery of the best possible results for each client.

We invite you to our permanent exhibition stand at Eco Exhibit in Cape Town!

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AHEC showcases the 'office of the future' at Salone del Mobile in Milan Adam Khan and Wallpaper collaborate with AHEC to develop a striking timber composition - 'Octopus'

he American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry, showcased the ‘office of the future’ at the Wallpaper Handmade Exhibition, as part of Salone del Mobile in Milan. AHEC was invited to collaborate with Wallpaper and architect, Adam Khan to rethink the modern workplace and present a radical new vision of how and where we should spend our working lives. The result is a striking timber composition, ‘Octopus,’ which defines, divides and connects various work zones. Working closely with UK-based sculptor and fabricator, Adam Kershaw, Khan has created ‘Octopus,’ which combines natural and heat-treated American tulipwood

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with American maple flooring in his design to create a warm, rich work environment. According to Khan, the space was designed for a generic open-floor plan to concentrate the space around it. The piece hovers between furniture and construction and the spaces are defined by veil-like layers of light and dark fine tulipwood. In addition, the natural color variations in the tulipwood create a dramatic marbled effect, which contrasts with the dark heat-treated timber, a material designed for exterior use, but also used internally to provide a darker finish.

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The Quiet Revolution The quiet revolution began in 2009 when STIHL introduced its cordless hedge trimmers, instantly acclaimed for their power, portability, low environmental impact and low-noise operation. Today, discerning industrial and residential users can choose from a series of cordless STIHL products – a chainsaw, two brushcutters, a handheld blower and hedge trimmer. Powered by advanced lithium-ion battery technology, these quiet yet powerful tools produce no exhaust emissions, require no power source and enable unrestricted movement. “The STIHL cordless range provides optimal performance for cutting, trimming and blowing tasks while offering power tool users the added benefit of reducing their impact on the environment, ” says STIHL SA MD Hayden Hutton. Easy to start and simple to use, the range is particularly suited to noise-restricted areas in the South African environment such as residential complexes, golf courses, schools and hospitals. “AHEC’s participation at Salone del Mobile follows an extremely successful showing of ‘Octopus’ at Howick Place in London in March this year. Whilst we are only showcasing a section of the entire structure, we are confident that visitors will appreciate the beauty of Adam Khan’s design, which incorporates American tulipwood and hard maple, and aims to present a new vision of how and where we should spend our working lives. This unique commission has allowed us to further our research into contemporary lifestyles and working conditions whilst highlighting the beauty and natural variation of American hardwoods,” said Roderick Wiles, AHEC Director for Africa, Middle East, India and Oceania. The project also involved Adam Kershaw, whose role as the fabricator was to maintain the visual simplicity. According to Kershaw, “Adam Khan’s structure is simple to the eye, but was complex to make. The walls appear to be standing unsupported but are held up by the central sub floor and ceiling which help to create a solid structure.” Aside from the structural complexity, a high number of man-hours were required to achieve the seamless finish. The finished structure consists of 179 vertical pieces and each one was sanded and finished by hand, totaling 3km of edges and 6km of corners to sand.

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As always, STIHL has paid close attention to ergonomics, so all products are low in weight, compact in design, and have excellent balance and low vibrations without compromising performance. The STIHL cordless power tool range is available from a countrywide network of over 140 specialist STIHL dealers, ensuring expert advice, original parts availability and aftersales support by qualified technicians. For more information look up STIHL in your local directory, contact STIHL toll free on 0800 336 996 or visit www.stihl.co.za.

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Robert Morgan from Morgan Timber, who supplied the material, was delighted that Khan chose to use tulipwood. Morgan states, “Tulipwood is commonly used for internal joinery in the UK and is very suitable for doors, linings and mouldings. It is unusual to use tulipwood without painting but the results can be striking. The colour variations, patterns and streaks in the heartwood contrast with the creamy sapwood to produce a very interesting effect which is beautifully exploited in this workspace cladding.” According to Morgan, the American hard maple flooring highlights the colour and grain of the tulipwood. He adds, “Hard maple is a tough and strong timber, often used in hard-wearing flooring applications, such as sports halls and gymnasiums. In a market dominated by white oak, it is a pleasure to demonstrate an alternative flooring solution. Perhaps a renaissance is on the cards for this fine wood.” “Wallpaper has once again assembled an international cast of star designers, craftsmen and makers. By showcasing Adam Khan’s design, we hope to raise awareness of thermally-modified American hardwoods, which have tremendous potential in both established markets, as well as in developing ones. Somewhat limited availability may be a constraining factor for the immediate future, but this is changing very quickly, as producers adopt the technology across the United States, Canada and also in Europe and Asia.

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Its consistent rich brown colour, its dimensional stability, resistance to decay and its environmental credentials all point to it being one of the most exciting new products the wood industry has been able to offer in recent years,” concluded Wiles.

ABOUT AHEC The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is the leading international trade association for the U.S. hardwood industry, representing the committed exporters among U.S. hardwood companies and all the major U.S. hardwood production trade associations. AHEC runs a worldwide programme to promote American hardwoods in over 50 export markets, concentrating on providing architects, specifiers, designers and end-users with technical information on the range of species, products and sources of supply. In addition, AHEC also produces a full range of technical publications. For more information, please visit: www.americanhardwood.org.

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Italian wood-look tiles From WOMAG For warm wood-look flooring with all the benefits of porcelain The latest fashion to be embraced by the home décor world in recent years must be wood and wood-look products as the material of choice for floors, walls and ceilings. Porcelain wood-look tiles from WOMAG (The World of Marble and Granite) are proving their worth.

ue to affordable pricing and subsequent accessibility, the woodlook tiles are evergrowing in popularity. There are many products on the market and not all wood imitations are made the same. Some are simply better than others. WOMAG’s vintage Italian wood-look tiles are made from porcelain, which is primarily made from Kaolin, a clay material, which undergoes a firing stint in an oven, typically between 1200 to 1400 degrees Celsius. This firing process makes porcelain a very hardy material with a very low water absorption rate. This absorption rate is the main differentiator between porcelain and ceramic, porcelain’s cheaper cousin. Ceramic has been around for a long time, but the wood-look in ceramic never caught on because of two major factors: The first is that ceramic is not as strong or hardy as porcelain. The second is because, in the past, wood-look tiles were never realistic enough in appearance, or with enough pattern variety to convince the market of its place as an authentic alternative to wooden flooring.

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However, porcelain floor tiles have only been around for a few years. Its hardness and low absorption rate make it ideal for flooring. It will last a long time, as opposed to ceramic, which has always been more suitable for walls. Vintage Italian wood-look porcelain tiles by WOMAG are unique in that sophisticated computer technology using advanced ink jet printing processes applies a unique pattern to the tiles before they are placed in the kiln. This means that thousands of patterns can be imprinted onto the surface of the tile and even physical grains can be achieved in this process, which means that the final product looks like real wood. People often have little time to spend cleaning and maintaining their floors, which means that a low-maintenance product, like WOMAG’s porcelain tiles, simply strikes a chord with the modern consumer. WOMAG’s vintage Italian wood-look porcelain tiles are so hard they hardly ever scratch. On some wooden floors, a pointed heel can do damage, but on porcelain, high traffic volumes and heavy wear cause no damage at all. The hardiness of the material allows it to be applied in all areas, residential and commercial alike. Bringing a natural look into the house is the current fashion, but there are a few tricky spots in the home where natural wood can be easily damaged without correct treatment, namely the bathroom and wet areas. With WOMAG’s vintage Italian wood-look tiles, you can bring the beauty of wood right into those wet areas by tiling the bathroom floor and even the shower itself. It is this versatility that makes WOMAG’s spectacular vintage Italian wood-look tiles a superior timber alternative.

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TIMBER ALTERNATIVES HEATING Should heating be required, WOMAG’s vintage Italian wood-look porcelain tiles can be effectively placed on top of under-floor heating. “In our 21 year existence, we have learnt that no matter what the bedroom floor is made of, whether it’s tiled with porcelain, marble or laid with wood, a rug is almost always laid down,” says Oren Sachs, MD of WOMAG. Oren adds that WOMAG feels that it isn’t the actual physical warmth which one really worries about when making the choice of material for his/her home, but rather the warmth of the look of the floor which matters. Here, there is no denying that WOMAG’s unique vintage Italian wood-look porcelain tiles score on par with real natural wood.

FADING Fading and changing of floor colour is not evident with porcelain tiles at all and the greater uniformity in floor colour just reinforces the efficacy of the product years after it has been installed. Customers who have experienced partial fading are not likely to use the same material again with their next project. Those with WOMAG's vintage Italian wood-look floor tiles won’t even know that partial fading is a problem to begin with.

OUTDOOR USE With WOMAG’s vintage Italian wood-look tiles, more specifically their non-slip range, adding great design to the outdoors is no longer a challenge. As a premier supplier of marble and granite, as well as porcelain, WOMAG knows that people want their inside floor to complement their outside floor. The non-slip quality coupled with the product’s inherent UV resistance ensures that WOMAG’s vintage Italian wood-look tiles are on ideal footing to weather rain or shine. WOMAG’s vintage Italian wood-look tiles are cost-effective, affordable to lay, scratch-resistant and easy to clean. They require no maintenance and can be laid everywhere – in wet areas, in high traffic areas, indoors and outdoors. They can be made to be nonslip and fade-resistant and colours and shades are always available in stock, so matching tiles up in years to come will be easy. One can see that wood-look porcelain tiles are the product of choice for homeowners.

For more information about WOMAG’s vintage Italian wood-look tiles, contact: (t) 08611 WOMAG (96624) (e) sales@womag.co.za (w) www.womag.co.za

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ROOFING FOR AFRICA

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ARCHITECTURE

Barrow House The Barrow House extension by Andrew Maynard Architects appears as an arrangement of timber boxes, each independently rotated and subjected to varying amounts of extruding and manipulating forces. Photographs: Peter Bennetts ÂŠ 2009

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hese separate actions result in a variety of shapes, which, united, create an interior of differing volumes and organizations, providing an interesting double-storey addition to this weatherboard house. The extension challenges the traditional nature of timber construction. Normally light-weight and fragile, added wall thickness to different areas results in a structure with a fluctuating sense of mass. The dynamic and varying nature of these environments is further enhanced by differing window arrangements and framing techniques. Frequently the windows are set back within the frame of the wall, sometimes flush and occasionally extruding beyond the timber frame.

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This unconventional approach to massing and window design subverts the conservative planar nature of a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;box.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The movement of the shadows created by these extruding or intruding elements are tracked on the external facade and internal environment, creating varying patterns and giving the extension an undefined geometry. The external timber cladding wraps itself inside and fuses the extension into the original house, where the old living space now is occupied as a bathroom. Here, there is no evidence of conventional bathroom materiality, the room still maintaining its appearance as a living/dining space. The only defining feature is a freestanding cast iron bath (re-used from the original demolished bathroom) at the centre of the room, demonstrating the capability of a single element to alter the program of a space.

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ARCHITECTURE The strategic placement of a separate living space at the western end of the site reflects the focus of the site internally, frames the large open area and increases privacy levels. Both this new addition and the extension to the old part of the house, at the western end of the site, openly embrace this central garden space.

spaces, decreasing reliance on electrical and heating/ cooling systems. The entirety of the design also employs materials reused from the parts of the previous house, as well as recycled or found elements, decreasing the carbon footprint of the design and also adding character to the spaces.

Definition between indoor and outdoor is blurred by the transparent divisions of bifold doors and large windows; visual interaction is constant. These central outdoor spaces become part of the living circulation space as the diurnal patterns of the occupants see them traverse the yard to the rear living quarters. The brighter, larger extension nurtures the dynamic, more numerous, daytime activities, whilst the low key, more relaxed, activities of the afternoon are enjoyed in the sunroom at the western end of the site, reflecting back on the outdoor yard and pool, watching the cinematic shadows play across the irregular face of the Barrow’s extension. The extensive openable window and bifold door arrangement accompanied by Barrow’s orientation allows for abundant natural light and ventilation to infiltrate the

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REM first started business at the beginning of 2012 and has revolutionised the woodworking machinery supply sector through its forward-thinking strategy and emphasis on giving sound advice, back-up service and high quality machining solutions.

rom the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception, various technologically advanced machines, which incorporate the latest production methods, have been sold.

REMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is on the panel processing industry and the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience led them to identify the types of machinery required by the industry, so as to remain competitive in the market. REM has acquired various sole agencies for major European machine manufacturers, including Masterwood, with its range of CNC machining centres, Elcon vertical panelsaws (which is a first in the country), Bi-Matic edgebanding machines, Panhans traditional machines, Macmazza beamsaws, and high volume edgebanders from OTT. The manufacturing industry in South Africa has gone through some serious changes, which is why there is a need for high-tech machines in the market. The tendency in the past was to use cheap labour and basic machines, but times are changing; labour is no longer cheap and board customers are demanding a product which is dimensionally accurate, of a very high quality and incorporates the needs of modern fittings (soft close drawer slides, for example). More than this, REM also supplies software to optimise cutting ratios, print part labels, etc.

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REM has recently opened a branch in Durban, which is jointly headed up by Colin Wilkie and Trevor Densham and between them, they share 26 years of joint industry experience. They both have extensive knowledge of the panel processing markets, which contributes towards the solution-based selling principles of REM. Colin and Trevor are service orientated and believe in healthy business ethics, while concentrating on offering the correct machining solutions.

Durban branch with Colin Wilkie and Trevor Densham.

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Our showroom in Centurion. REM has three operating directors: Stephan Kruger – Sales; Johan Schwartz – Technical; and Steven Dennis – Finance. The head office is in Centurion, Gauteng. Stephan Kruger and Johan Schwartz have both been in the industry for over 10 years and have built a reputation of being customer orientated and offering great service. “This is where we place ourselves: as market leaders in technology, innovation and quality.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Tel Centurion: 012 643 0515 Tel Durban: 031 766 3329 Machine Sales: stephan@rem-sa.co.za Machine Services: johan@rem-sa.co.za General: info@rem-sa.co.za Website: www.rem-sa.co.za

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Moulded to perfection Also known as trim, wooden mouldings have been used for centuries to add a decorative touch to interiors. Essentially, mouldings are an embellishment in strip form, made from wood or other structural material, which is used to decorate or finish a surface, such as a wall, around a door, where the floor meets the wall or where the wall meets the ceiling.

ays Charl Jacobz from leading moulding supplier, Swartland Wooden Windows and Doors, “Mouldings serve two purposes – the first is utilitarian: the moulding covers the gaps between materials, and the second is aesthetic; mouldings accentuate the design of a space. Adding mouldings to your home’s interiors is a relatively affordable way of adding interest and beauty to the décor. Mouldings will enhance any room space – they will add warmth and character to a space, and really finish it off.”

DIFFERENT STYLES Wooden mouldings come in a variety of different styles says Charl, “Swartland for example, offers a wide selection

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of ornamental hardwood, pine and MDF mouldings, skirtings, cornices, architraves and plinth blocks. There is literally a wooden moulding profile to suit every conceivable décor style – from the über contemporary to the ultra traditional.” He says that the Col Timbers range of wooden mouldings is divided into two broad categories: “The Old Cape mouldings, also known as Victorian mouldings, comprise traditional styles. The Standard mouldings offer simpler profiles that are suitable for a more contemporary aesthetic. Alternatively, Swartland can custom-make specified profiles to suit your individual designs. All our mouldings are available in standard 3m and 3,6m lengths, or you can request custom lengths to suit specified requirements.”

NEWS DIFFERENT MATERIALS When it comes to Swartland wooden mouldings, they are made either from wood and/or from Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) depending on the style. If you are choosing wooden mouldings, Charl advises that you choose mouldings made from kiln-dried and finger-jointed timber: “Swartland’s timber mouldings, for example, are made from kiln-dried timber, which ensures that they have the ideal moisture content for our local climate to guarantee optimum durability and longevity.” He says that there are pros and cons to various materials and they are as follows: • Price: As a general rule of thumb, MDF and pine are less expensive than hardwood. • Green considerations: Swartland Pine mouldings are manufactured from FSC-approved (Forest Stewardship Council-approved) timber. This chain of custody certification means that the timber used is FSC-certified along the production chain. This enables consumers to choose products that support responsible forest management. MDF is mostly made from recycled wood or wood waste that would otherwise have been destroyed, making for a very environmentally friendly choice. The fact that it is entirely free from knots and splinters ensures that it offers 100% utilisation, an added “green” benefit. Wood is also a green choice, as it has a small carbon footprint when compared to other materials such as plastic or rubber for example, as long as the wood that is used is sourced from a renewable and sustainable source. • Uniformity: MDF does not have any knots ensures perfect uniformity in the mouldings. • Limited Choice: MDF is not available in as many designs and styles when compared to Pine or hardwood mouldings. • Appearance: If you decide to paint the mouldings a solid colour, you really can’t tell the difference between MDF and solid wood. As such, MDF is the obvious choice as it is less expensive and easier to paint. However, if you want a beautiful wood finish, then solid wood mouldings are a better choice – simply oil or varnish them with a clear lacquer to really bring out the beauty of the wood.

DIY INSTALLATION Installing wooden mouldings in your home is a comparatively quick and easy job to do. Charl offers the following tips on how to achieve a great finish: 1. Measure, mark and cut all the pieces of moulding to size. 2. Place the moulding where you want it and nail it in place. If you are installing mouldings on a wall, make sure they are straight by using a spirit level. 3. Hammer the nails into the wall and through trim, and then use another nail to countersink the nails into the wood. A pneumatic nail gun will do this for you automatically, and it will really help speed up the process. 4. Once the nails have been countersunk, you will need to fill the nail holes with wood filler. You can also fill in any large gaps surrounding the moulding with filler. 5. Once the filler is dry, paint the trim with your colour of choice.

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FURNITURE

Grange French Furniture Grange, a company more than a century old, perpetuates the French cabinet-making tradition as a creator, maker and distributor of furniture, promoting centuries-old know-how and rare qualities of finishes.

very Grange creation bears witness to the craftsman’s love for high-quality work, as each piece of furniture is finished by hand. This unique expertise creates the inimitable Grange finesse and their famous ‘satin-touch’ finish. Grange furniture has always distinguished itself with its wide range of exclusive colours, shades and tints and continues to widen its range of colours, developing customisation and personalisation for atmospheres of all kinds, whether elegant, cosy or contemporary. Since 1904, Grange has been synonymous with stylish French living. Its collections, inspired by the major French furniture styles, are reinvented using innovative colours to agree with a contemporary living.

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With such background, Grange has created its main inspirational lines: Deco, Charme, Heritage, Library and Jardin d’Hiver. Grange’s new 2013 catalogue depicts this new interior design approach, showcasing homes from the South West of France where charm, authenticity and a peaceful atmosphere are a constant reminder of this wonderful region. The new catalogue will also feature in detail Grange’s bespoke offers, where teams of dedicated and skilful craftsmen give Grange brand a well-deserved reputation of uniqueness.

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FOR THE ENVIRONMENT The fact that our raw materials come from nature is not the only reason Grange has respect for the environment and makes it an integral part of company culture. Grange is working towards excellence in sustainability by relying on a network of specially selected suppliers who comply with current social and environmental legislation and who are concerned with improving their environmental performance. Grange furniture is produced using PEFC- or FSC- labelled wood from European and North American environmentally managed forests. A commitment to sustainable development is an integral part of each of the production teamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; innovations. Even in the finishing processes Grange opts mainly for water soluble, non-polluting products. Prices available on request.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: (t) 011 706 2834 (w) www.soleilsa.co.za

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WEDECO Z Compact Ozone Systems elevate the Pulp & Paper industries’ bleaching standards.

Xylem SA's Brendan van Wyk makes an international contribution to green bleaching technology Brendan van Wyk, Business Development Manager - Pulp and Paper at Xylem Water Solutions South Africa has caught industry leaders' attention with his contribution to an internationally published paper, entitled 'A Breakthrough in Eucalyptus Pulp Bleaching.'

he article, which delves into Ozone as a green bleaching option for paper mills, has been met with an overwhelmingly positive reaction from academics and laypersons alike. Van Wyk co-wrote the article with his colleagues, Alexis Métais and JeanChristophe Hostachy as part of ongoing research into environmentally sustainable bleaching technology within the pulp and paper industry. The article was recently published in Pulp and Paper International Magazine - the leading magazine for pulp, paper and paperboard manufacturers in Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. According to the paper, Eucalyptus pulp fibres are the most demanded fibres on the global market, and they are used in a variety of applications.

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However, the most widely-used and recommended forms of eucalyptus bleaching need to be reviewed, as global ecological regulations are evolving. Ozone bleaching is an alternative option that can be widely implemented, and that offers a more environmentally sustainable solution. The paper further illustrates how this type of technology can be used to save costs via an A – Z cycle. Van Wyk and his colleagues remark on how environmental regulations and the competitiveness of pulp production are often in conflict with each other. Ozone’s capability of partially or fully replacing chlorine-based chemicals offers the opportunity to satisfy both these constraints.

NEWS “We are thrilled about the positive reaction to Brendan’s work. We also like to engender a culture of shared ownership, whereby members of different entities within Xylem’s stable work together to advance progress on a global scale. This is a prime example of just such a project,” explains Vincent Chirouze, Managing Director of Xylem Water Solutions South Africa. With South African members of the global Xylem team making significant contributions as global thought leaders, it is no surprise that Xylem Water Solutions South Africa is viewed as an industry leader in our country.

ABOUT XYLEM Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings. The company does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding local solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater problems. Xylem is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8 billion and 12,500 employees worldwide. In 2012, Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for advancing sustainable business practices and solutions worldwide.

Brendan van Wyk, Business Development Manager, Pulp and Paper at Xylem WaterSolutions South Africa.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all, that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xyleminc.com.

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mbuso Training Services is a registered FET College, registered with Umalusi and the Department of Higher education and Training (2011/FE07/074). Umbuso FET College is fully accredited with FP & M SETA (Fibre Processing and Manufacturing SETA), MICT SETA (Information Systems Electronics and Telecommunications Technologies SETA) and program approval with LG SETA (Local Government). We are involved in training, capacity building projects, facilitation programmes, institutional and social development programmes.

COURSES (FULL QUALIFICATIONS) GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING CERTIFICATE: GENERAL FORESTRY This qualification is designed for individuals who intend to be skilled in general forestry activities, and to work as part of a team. This qualification recognizes skills in establishing, maintaining, protecting and harvesting plantations, while enhancing safety and productivity in forestry.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: FORESTRY: TIMBER HARVESTING This qualification is targeted at individuals who work or intend to work within a timber harvesting context, and who seek recognition for essential skills in forestry operations.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: FURNITURE MAKING: WOOD This qualification is meant to assist with standardization across the furniture industry. An Individual accorded this qualification will achieve recognition as a furniture maker, and will have the knowledge and skills to lay a foundation for future career advancement across similar trades and for supervisory and management qualifications within the sector. The combination of learning outcomes that comprise this qualification will provide the qualifying learner with vocational knowledge and skills appropriate to the context of furniture manufacturing. The learner will have an understanding of the furniture industry and how he or she should operate within the legislative, safety and quality systems which govern the workplace.

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It will also equip learners with a foundation for further intellectual development, opportunities for gainful employment and reward for contributions to society.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: FORESTRY: SILVICULTURE This qualification will be useful to those who help to establish, maintain and protect forests within a silvicultural context, and who seek recognition for essential skills in forestry operations. The qualification recognizes fairly specialised work skills with some need to supervise, instruct and organise others within routine contexts and according to given procedures. However, in most situations, the learners will be working under supervision themselves.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: END-USER COMPUTING The purpose of the qualification is to build the knowledge and skills required by learners in end-user computing. It is intended to empower learners to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required to operate confidently in the end-user computing environment in the South African community and to respond to the challenges of the economic environment.

UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES TRAINING COURSES OFFERED • Fire & rescue • End-user computing • Fire awareness • Chainsaw operation • Brush cutter operation • Induction courses • Bell operator • Skidder operation • Project management • Entrepreneurship • Personal ﬁnance • Contractor development • Community development

• Health & safety • Herbicide applicator • Silviculture • Supervisory skills • Carpentry • Advanced fire fighting • Basic fire fighting • Municipal ward committee training • Diversity management • First aid • HIV/Aids awareness • Information technology (systems support)

• Registered FET College • Registered with Umalusi and the Department of Higher Education & Training (2011/FE07/074) • Fully accredited with Fibre Processing & Manufacturing SETA • Program approval with Information Systems Electronics & Telecommunications Technologies SETA • Program approval with Local Government SETA

TEL: 011 057 6938 / 083 973 7467

EMAIL: umbuso@gmail.com

WEB: www.umbuso-ts.co.za

COMPANY PROFILE FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING CERTIFICATE: FIRE AND RESCUE OPERATIONS This qualification covers Fire Fighter 1 and 2 Hazmat awareness, Hazmat operations high angle rope rescue. At the end of this qualification the learner will be able to do the following: 1. Confine and extinguish class A to D fires. 2. Perform rescue operations and provide basic life support or first aid. 3. Recognize hazardous materials incidents and respond effectively. 4. Maintain and operate equipment effectively. 5. Perform non-emergency tasks as required by the fire and rescue services personnel.

SKILLS PROGRAMMES FIRE FIGHTING The qualifying learners will be capable of the following: 1. Identify and explain basic characteristics of fire behaviour to enable safe and effective fire suppression. 2. Extinguish wildfires using manual methods and procedures. 3. Communicate using verbal and hand-signaled instructions. 4. Use of water hose equipment. 5. Conduct mop-up procedures.

BRUSH CUTTER The qualifying learner would be capable of the following: 1. Prepare to operate the brush cutter. 2. Demonstrate operating techniques and methods of brush cutting. 3. Maintain equipment.

CHAINSAW OPERATOR The qualifying learner would be capable of the following: 1. Describe the operational plan for the specific tree felling operation. 2. Prepare for felling. 3. Fell trees in a production situation complying with operational requirements.

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HERBICIDE APPLICATOR At the end of the course the learners will be capable of the following: 1. Prepare for chemical weed control. 2. Apply chemical to weeds. 3. Practice safe working procedures when using agrochemicals. 4. Maintain equipment.

FIRST AID LEVEL 1-3 At the end of the course the learners will be capable of the following: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology. 3. Assess an emergency situation. 4. Apply first aid procedures to the life-threatening situation. 5. Treat common injuries.

MUNICIPAL WARD COMMITTEE TRAINING At the end of the course the qualifying learners will capable of the following: 1. Involvement in and giving advice on municipal projects. 2. Assisting in implementing municipal objectives and overall objectives of Local Government by displaying an understanding of core municipal functions as they relate to a Ward Committee context. 3. Facilitating relations between Local Government and citizens to effectively support the implementation of its objectives. 4. Facilitating service delivery in a Ward Committee context.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: (t) 011 760 2187 / 083 973 7467 (e) umbuso@gmail.com (w) www.umbuso-ts.co.za

SPECIALIZING IN ALL ASPECTS OF THATCHING

Theunissen Thatching was established in 1996, specialises in all aspects of thatching and wooden structures, and is a founder member of the Thatchers Association of South Africa. Kosie Theunissen, who is the CEO, is also the National Chairman of the Thatchers Association of South Africa. Theunissen Thatching was awarded the prize for the ‘Best Thatch Roof’ in the country for 2012 and continually strives to set the highest standards.

Kosie Theunissen tel: 021 883 8383

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Exciting new range of Kiaat Engineered Flooring 180mm Wide • Flooring • Decking • Doors • Specialist Joinery • Custom Furniture 082 878 6461 • 021 845 6083 daniele@wood4africa.co.za www.wood4africa.co.za

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The 4-way split Tanalised™ treated bamboo ceiling.

Lonza announces 1st winner in the 'Keep The Tanapole Flying High ' competition TM

Lonza Wood Protection has announced that Dunstone Timber and Game Farm has been selected as the first winner in their innovative marketing campaign, called 'Keep The Tanapole Flying High ' Ambassador Programme. TM

aunched in October last year with the aim of keeping Tanapole™ products ‘top of mind’ in the market as the preferred choice in treated wood, the campaign has captured the interest of the supply chain from treaters through to the end-user. “We called for our customers to partner with us by submitting inspiring stories as to why Tanalised™ products get their number one vote. When we received the entry from the family-owned Dunstone Timber and Game Farm, our attention was immediately drawn to their multitude of innovative applications of Tanalised™ preservative treated wood,” said Gerard Busse, Marketing Manager, Lonza Wood Protection.

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Situated in the Oribi Gorge area of southern KwaZuluNatal, Dunstone Timber and Game Farm (which adjoins the Lake Eland Game Reserve) supplies most of its building and fencing timber requirements from its own Eucalyptus Grandis plantations. Furthermore, the treatment is done on-site at two treatment plants. The first, 1.0 metre in diameter, was built by Trevor Dunstone and commissioned in 2003. Later, in 2008, Lonza Wood Protection built the second larger 13.0 metre length plant. As an accredited SATAS treater, Dunstone Timber is also a supplier to the local building merchants.

The interior of the chalets feature extensive use of Tanalised™ treated wood. From humble beginnings in 2000 to a reserve that now boasts 2 500 hectares of sheer magnificence in worldclass facilities and attractions that are mostly Tanalised™ treated, Dunstone Timber and Game Farm epitomizes the ‘Keep The Tanapole Flying High™’ Ambassador Programme. “When I joined the Dunstone family in 1999 at the tender age of 21, little did I know the vision that Trevor Dunstone, my employer and later father-in-law, had for the hectares of land in his family’s possession. Among the first developments in 2003, is Africa’s longest drop suspension bridge. At that time the treatment plants were not yet commissioned so the treated poles had to be brought in. The following year, we built the first five out of nine log cabins, but this time we were able to utilize our own treated wood from the first treatment plant and have been doing so from both plants ever since,” explains Jamie Stedman, Manager and Partner in Dunstone Timber and Game Farm. Of particular interest is the innovative wood preservative technique used on the bamboo ceilings of the 350-seated banquet hall and the more recently built cabins. As Tanalith™ C wood preservative only penetrates the inside of bamboo, it has been skillfully split 4-ways to ensure a consistent wood preservative treatment throughout. A quaint chapel, renovated from the old milking shed, is steeped in tradition with its rustic appeal of wooden pews and a cross. The Lake Eland Game Reserve features sixteen campsites, each with its own treated wood shelter next to an individual wooden launch site to cater for avid fishermen. Another African record to their name is the longest zip line, which boasts nine platforms all built from Tanalised™ treated timber, rock and cement.

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The log cabins along the dam built with Tanalised™ treated wood from the Dunstone Timber and Game Farm Treatment Plants. “We would like to congratulate Dunstone Timber and Game Farm on being our first winner of either an advert or advertorial to the value of R10 000 in a publication of their choice, plus additional exposure in our social media and the Tiaan Tanapole™ website. In addition, they are automatically entered into the draw for the best overall story where they stand a chance to win their choice of an Amazing Race Team Build, a state-of-the-art Hitachi Interactive White Board bundle or a holiday for two to Mauritius. There are still five submission entry opportunities until the competition closes on 31 October and we look forward to receiving many more inspiring Tanapole™ stories,” concludes Busse.

The pool area is surrounded by Tanalised™ C treated lathe wood fencing.

For further information, visit the website at www.tanapole.co.za or follow the campaign on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tiaantanapolesa and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Tanapole.

Africa’s longest drop suspension bridge with Tanalised™ treated poles.

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STAND THE CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF THREE COPIES OF A walk in a forester’s boots The first journey: finding my feet

by Ben J. Potgieter & Greg A. Ellis.

TO ENTER, ANSWER THIS EASY QUESTION: Who wrote the foreword to ‘A Walk in a Forester’s Boots. The first journey: finding my feet’? A: Ben J. Potgieter B: Geoffrey Stiles C: Willem de Villiers Email either A, B, or C with your name and contact number to competitions@trademax.co.za. Closing date for entries is 30 June 2013. W inners will be announced on Timber iQ’s Facebook page.

Terms and conditions 1) The closing date for the competition is the 30 June 2013. Trademax Publications reserves the right to amend the closing date and draw date. 2) The winner will be randomly selected from the total pool of correct entries received. 3) By entering this giveaway, acceptance of the rules is implied. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the draw, and the judges’ decision will be ﬁnal. 4) Entry is limited to residents of South Africa. 5) By entering this competition, you grant permission for Trademax Publications to contact you for marketing or other purposes. Your information is conﬁdential and will, under no circumstances, be handed over to a third party. circumstan 7) Trademax Publications will use reasonable efforts to contact the winner telephonically or via e-mail on the contact number or e-mail address as provided by the winner. 8) Should a winning participant not be available on the contact details provided, that person's right to the prize will be deemed to have been waived and the prize will be forfeited. Trademax Publications reserves the right to then award the prize to the next randomly drawn participant. Trademax Publications will exercise all reasonable measures in contacting prize winners. 9) The winner will be contacted during working hours, between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. 10) Any person who is a director, member, partner, employee or agent of, or consultant to Trademax Publications is prohibited from entering. 13) A copy of these rules can also be obtained from Jennifer Rees at editor@trademax.co.za.

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Tanapole™ wood preservative treated poles are used for on average 6km of fencing each month at Leshoka Thabang Game Farm.

Lonza Wood Protection's Tanapole products receive acclaim from eminent Limpopo game farm

Behind the tranquil scenery of the authentically African Leshoka Thabang Game Farm, just outside Roedtan in the Limpopo province, is a dedicated team of 22 who install an average length of 6km of fencing each month to ensure the safety and maintenance of one of Limpopo's most beautiful tourist attractions.

uality treated poles that meet the stringent demands of varying terrain and soil conditions, as well as the safety of the wildlife, is of the utmost importance to Leshoka Thabang Game Farm Owner, Johan van Zyl.

“Tanapole™ products are the perfect solution for all our fencing needs. They are robust, odourless and cleaner to work with. The aesthetically pleasing light green colour of Tanapole™ is also more visible to the wildlife, without being conspicuous within the natural habitat of our farm,” says Johan van Zyl.

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Tanapole™ is treated with a combination of Tanalith™ C (CCA) wood preservative and Weatherwood™, a water repellent additive that stabilises the moisture content within the pole to reduce the impact of weathering and cracking. Weathering causes swelling and shrinking from exposure to wet and dry conditions and temperature changes, which in turn results in cracking and greying. Used in the correct application, Tanalised™ wood preservation treatment provides reliable and long-term protection and, in doing so, the performance of wood products is extended way beyond what nature intended.

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“Ensure that the wooden poles you purchase are produced according to SANS 457 (2) for Pine poles, or SANS 457 (3) for Eucalyptus (Gum) poles. These certifications can be identified by the ‘457’ mark on the nail plates or end plates. In addition they would need to be treated according to SANS 10005, The Preservative Treatment of Timber. For more information on wood preservative treatment standards and industry practice, please refer to the South African Wood Preservers website at www.sawpa.org.za,” advises Gerard Busse, Marketing Manager, Lonza Wood Protection. Charles van der Linde, Owner of VDL Pale in Polokwane, Limpopo Province and the supplier of poles to Leshoka Thabang Game Farm, concludes, “Quality, value for money and the peace-of-mind of a product that is backed by a 15-year Tanalised™ wood preservative treatment guarantee gives us confidence in being a major supplier of Tanapole™ products.”

Tanapole™ wood preservative treated poles are supplied to Leshoka Thabang Game Farm by VDL Pale.

Visit the website at www.tanapole.com/sa for further information, including the full terms and conditions of the 15-year Tanalised™ wood preservative treatment guarantee.

STIHL in motion World-leading power tool manufacturer ANDREAS STIHL will be turning heads all around the country with a brand-new mobile stand as it visits various shows, field days, trade days and dealer and customer demonstration days. “The mobile show stand is arguably the most complete and impressive in the country,” says Roy Wilson, technical manager at STIHL SA. “The truck’s trailer is 14,2m long with a 4,6m wide stage that extends 1,78m. The exterior has been encased with a state-of-the-art branded wrapping. So not only does it afford us the space we need, but it also allows us the opportunity to showcase the products in a visually appealing environment,” he says. The truck houses a full concept STIHL showroom, showcasing the vast range of STIHL’s high-performance German engineered tools: from its legendary chainsaws, to backpack mistblowers, augers, axes, pole pruners, edgers, high-pressure cleaners and more.

The impressive new STIHL mobile show stand. A team of experienced STIHL staff is on hand to answer all queries and to find the right product solutions for individual needs, as well as offering an exciting variety of product demonstrations. The mobile stand also features onboard video installations, presenting all new STIHL products, as well as training videos.

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Heaven's Lofts Heaven's Lofts is a wood frame construction specialist, providing eco-friendly and sustainable home expansion solutions. We provide affordable and customized, environmentally friendly wood frames. Our products range from loft rooms, roof rooms, timber frame homes, wooden decks to wooden staircases and mezzanine floors. BENEFITS OF CHOOSING HEAVEN'S LOFTS: • Our products are eco-friendly and sustainable. Our building methods ensure construction causes no damage to the environment. On average, the Heaven’s Lofts timber frame building method, is 50% more time and energy efficient than conventional brick and mortar building methods. • Our building method is clean. • No need for heavy machinery or construction vehicles. • No need to reinforce supporting walls or underpin foundations. • Minimal inconvenience – no need to find alternative accommodation while Heaven’s Lofts extends your home, as no intrusion will be made into your living space until the very final stage of the building project. • Unparalleled building speed – the Heaven’s Lofts system is the fastest way to expand your home. Quick assembly further ensures minimal trampling of garden areas. • Your new Heaven’s Lofts structure will shield your existing home from the elements, as it’s able to withstand extreme weather conditions.

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• Heaven’s Lofts eco-friendly building structures comply with all national building regulations and follow international construction trends. Heaven’s Lofts is made up of a longstanding team of specialist designers, engineers, carpenters, painters and support staff – a team that has built up a reputation, not only for eco-friendly excellence and impeccable quality, but also for clean, hassle-free, environmentally friendly building processes and the utmost professionalism.

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COMPANY PROFILE THE HEAVEN'S LOFTS WAY

OUR SOLUTIONS

We, at Heaven’s Lofts, aim to act in a way which is based on integrity, honesty and the ethical consideration of our actions and methods, to ensure the sustainable nature of our products and the contribution they make to our environmental protection, whilst offering you, the client, an affordable, eco-friendly building/expansion alternative.

Heaven’s Lofts’ eco-friendly building solutions are among the most cost effective ways to increase the size and value of your property. On top of affordability, there are the added benefits of minimal inconvenience, speedy construction, specialized craftsmen, and a top quality, customized product.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU Heaven’s Lofts promises to: • Custom-make a solution, fitting your unique requirements and home. • Apply materials of the highest quality and employ qualified specialists. • Guarantee our workmanship and materials for one year and our structure for five years.

OUR PROCESS Heaven’s Lofts follow well-established, eco-friendly building methods. We provide: 1. Grade 5 structural timber for the skeleton and shell of the building, which will bear the wall frames and trusses. 2. Cross bracing and noggins. 3. Roof trusses, which are made on site and are bolted and nailed for extra strength. 4. Nutec boards which clad the external wood frame shell and are plastered and painted. All finishes match existing structures. 5. Isotherm insulation and other approved insulation, to be installed inside the wall frames, under the floor and above the ceiling, regulating indoor temperatures and providing sound insulation. 6. Floors, in a choice of tongue and groove Pine, Saligna or wood of your choice, or with a shutter ply base, suitable for carpeting, tiling and laminating. 7. Internal wall finishes, consisting of 12.5 mm Rhino board, plastered with Rhinolite and painted in your choice of colour. 8. Electrical wiring which allows for new circuit breakers for light and plug points. A compliance certificate is issued for all electrical work. 9. Windows and doors of steel, hardwood, PVC or aluminium. 10. Floors and walls, capable of supporting ceramic tiles and fittings.

When you weigh the above against the frustration and time delays which always accompany do-it-yourself projects, the easy choice is to call in the expertise of Heaven’s Lofts.

BENEFITS South Africans have become so accustomed to living and working in homes and buildings made of brick, concrete and steel, that the eco-friendly and sustainable option of wood structures aren’t always the natural choice. But the benefits of building with wood are immense: • Wood is lighter than brick • We will not need to underpin your foundations to extend your home upwards. • Wood requires lighter foundations than brick, so we’re able to erect larger structures even if ground conditions are poor, i.e. in areas with clay soil. • Lighter structures and foundations equals less expense. • Wood is dry • No setting time is needed which speeds up construction. • Adverse weather conditions do not slow down construction. • Electricians and plumbers can begin work before the structure is complete with the added benefit of easy installation. • With no need for cement or sand, construction sites are much cleaner than on conventional building sites. • There is a lower risk of shrinkage and subsequent structural damage, so there are fewer call-backs. • Wood is green • Heaven’s Lofts uses sustainable wood, making this the only true environmentally friendly, renewable building option. • Wood has a low carbon footprint. • Wood’s insulation properties also reduce your own carbon footprint, as fewer resources will be wasted on heating and cooling.

All Heaven’s Lofts’ projects are built in accordance with SABS Codes of Practice for Timber Buildings and National Building Regulations. An independent engineer's certificate is issued for new structures as well.

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• Wood is economical • Building with wood typically results in a 30% quicker turnaround time than building with brick and mortar, meaning lower expenses on your part. • Wood is more controllable and predictable, which further translates into savings. • Since all materials are custom-prepared for each site, there is no excess material stored on site, resulting in reduced waste due to theft and/or over-ordering. • After completion, wooden structures continue to save you money – with lower heating and cooling bills. • Wood is flexible • With wood, our designers have more flexibility when designing your room or house. • There are many external finishes and cladding which wood alone, can use. • Once built, wooden structures continue to offer flexibility – you can add on with ease.

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COMPANY PROFILE THE GREEN EQUATION Heaven’s Lofts uses cost-effective, eco-friendly, sustainable and renewable materials, as well as first-world building technologies in the construction of all loft and roof rooms. When you choose a Heaven’s Loft extension, you can rest assured that your new room is causing no damage to the environment.

THE FACTS

Insulation – High quality Isotherm is used in all wall cavities and above ceilings. Roof – Roof covering is not limited. Anything from cement tiles, Harvey tiles, corrugated or IBR sheeting, to even slate is suitable. The existing roof covering from the existing structure is ordinarily re-used. Internal Walls – 12.5 mm Gypsum board is used, which is plastered and painted according to your unique requirements. Wall tiles can be applied to the Gypsum board, using a special adhesive.

All products and materials sourced from nature have a carbon footprint which is measured by the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere during manufacturing and distribution.

Window Frames – Frames can be made of wood, steel, or aluminium.

Brick and mortar have a high carbon footprint. During manufacturing, clay and limestone are extracted from the earth and are never replaced within the natural resource. Timber, however, is a sustainable resource. For every tree cut down in a well-maintained, certified forest, two trees will be planted, multiplying the availability of the resource and adding to the future benefit of the environment.

Staircases – Wood or steel staircases can be used. Ordinarily, all external stair cases are constructed from steel and internal ones, from wood.

All raw materials need to be processed: materials are delivered to the manufacturing plant and from there to the supplier and end-users. Each step of the supply chain, whether for timber or brick and mortar, requires the involvement of heavy machinery and transport which contribute to CO2 emissions and, subsequently, a higher carbon footprint. Wood however, saves on carbon emissions and energy usage - because it is so lightweight, the need for heavy machinery and transporting vehicles is reduced. Timber also benefits the environment in a way that clay never can. By acting as a carbon sink, similar to a sponge. During its lifetime, wood absorbs and holds carbon, giving it the lowest carbon cost of any building material. In fact, it will hold and convert more carbon during its growing years than the combined CO2 and energy emissions created during manufacture and construction. The only time timber releases carbon into the atmosphere is when it decomposes or burns.

The Floor Base – Shutterply is used for the floor. Laminates, carpets or even tiles can sit on top of Shutterply.

A wood frame home will hold approximately 0.8 tons of carbon per square metre. Combined with its lifetime carbon absorption and the neutralizing and cut-back of transport and machinery emissions, a Heaven’s Lofts timber frame structure will save and cut back on up to two tons of carbon from the atmosphere, compared to a conventional brick and mortar structure, which will add anything up to twelve tons of carbon into the atmosphere. Is it then such a wonder that 80% of the developed world lives in wood frame homes? The Heaven’s Loft team is established, consisting of field experts who bring years of specialized experience to any project.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Darren Kumin (c) 082 552 8118 (e) info@heavenslofts.com (w) www.heavenslofts.com

TECHNICAL Heaven’s Lofts builds strictly according to SANS 10082 specifications for timber framing and National Building Regulations. Structure – The structure is built using grade 5 SABS timber. The structure is cross braced, ensuring structural integrity. The frame is then clad with 9mm Nutec boards. These boards are then plastered and painted. The exterior of the structure is carefully matched with the existing property.

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Timber Tool

From bucket to bulldozer HISTORY Mr. Wolfgang Fredericks, a German emigrant and carpenter, started SawMac Timber Tool in 1964. With the dream of supplying South Africa with the finest saw blades and cutters, he negotiated with the Pilana Tooling and WPW agencies and with the assistance of Alex Gilinsky, they grew the business to a point where it was the preferred blade and bit supplier in Cape Town. A new era dawned for Timber Tool when Mr. Fredericks passed away and many of the big names in the industry bid for the enterprise. The executors, in consultation with the main suppliers, Pilana Tools and WPW, selected Joe Van Aswegen’s offer as the best for the continued success of the enterprise and the brands. The resulting agreement established one of the first 100% HDI-owned tooling enterprises in South Africa.

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DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP Derrick, Joe’s father, had founded Industrial Sharpening Supplies (Pty) Ltd, a trusted name in the tooling industry. Under Derrick’s watchful and experienced eye, Joe quickly learned all aspects of the business. He and his brother, Jerome, took over the reins of Industrial Sharpening Supplies and elevated the enterprise to greater heights. When Joe needed a new challenge, he found the opportunity in Timber Tool, and, with the assistance of Khula Finance, Joe purchased SawMac Timber Tool and built a sturdy South African platform for a number of reputable brands. Under his entrepreneurial leadership the enterprise grew from strength to strength, marked by high business standards that have made Timber Tool renowned for dedicated and excellent service and supply.

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Timber Tool's newest building acquisition— shown here while renovations are being completed.

Timber Tool’s rapid growth has transformed a small, twoman operation into an impressive enterprise that currently employs 15 people. Part of their continued growth included the opening of their power tool repair division from the same complex that holds the premises of Timber Tool.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

EXPANSION In 2009, during the major downturn in South Africa’s economy, the decision was made to increase market share. After an ambitious and aggressive expansion program was entered into, Timber Tool came to supply whatever their clients needed — from a bucket to a bulldozer. After a tooling company in nearby Montague Gardens in Cape Town closed down, Joe secured the premises for a satellite retail outlet. Once established, he presented the opportunity to Archie Reddy, another well-respected person in the industry. That marked another successful milestone, and today Timber Tool - Montague Gardens is 100% HDI-owned by Reddy.

Timber Tool has secured the mandate from Pilana Tools to expand the brand’s footprint in Africa, including South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Angola, Malawi, Zambia, DRC, and the Republic of Congo. The company is actively looking for enterprises or individuals in these countries to partner this process. Trade enquiries are welcome. This BBBEE Level 1 enterprise, through its strategic vision for the future, aims to become the preferred supplier to the timber, furniture, plastic, leather, steel and non-ferrous metals industries in Africa.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: (t) 021 511 0306 – Joe Van Aswegen (e) timbertool@absamail.co.za (w) www.timbertool.co.za

The year 2010 saw further growth when Timber Tool Gauteng Province, also 100% HDI-owned, was established. The branch has secured a significant footprint for Timber Tool in the region and is thriving under the guidance of owner Indrin Kundin.

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Bright future for WoodEX for Africa The second edition of the timber trade exhibition, WoodEX for Africa, which was held at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from the 21st to the 23rd of March, was well supported by exhibitors and visitors, despite the event being held over a long weekend.

tephan Jooste, Director of WoodEX for Africa, says, although there was a slight decrease of ten per cent on visitor numbers compared to last year, the exhibitors were very happy about the quality of visitors, the great networking opportunities and market exposure. “The time is obviously right in the market for a show like this and many of our exhibitors reported healthy sales, especially as far as woodworking machinery is concerned. It is clear that South Africa is becoming more aware of the value of wood as a sustainable, renewable and versatile product and that the European trends in the wood industry are slowly making a local impact. The increasing awareness of wood locally makes WoodEX for Africa so much more relevant as a platform to showcase what wood has to offer – from the raw material to the finished product.” A highlight during WoodEX for Africa this year was the Timber Talk seminars by industry leaders, which were received positively by potential and established members of the timber industry. The Timber Games, held on the last day of WoodEX for Africa, was also a favourite on the programme and thrilled spectators. The winners of these games were David Bithrey from Stihl (Wood Carving), Shaun Tosen from Stihl (Speed Cutting Standard Class and Speed Cutting Open Mods) and Bronson Gunter from Husqvarna (Speed Cutting Small Mods). Jooste says they are very grateful for the support of the main event sponsor, PG Bison, who believes in WoodEX for Africa as an excellent marketing platform for the timber industry, as well as WoodMizer and Hin-Tech for their support of the Timber Games.

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David Bithrey from Stihl with the winning butterfly he carved during the annual Wood Carving competition at the Timber Games held at WoodEX for Africa recently. “I would also like to thank all the industry associations, our media partners, exhibitors, Timber Talk speakers and visitors for their input and support. We have taken all the feedback to heart and will use this information to improve on the event next year. One of the suggestions we received from a number of industry leaders was that the event should be held later in the year, and we have taken this suggestion to heart in selecting the dates for next year.” The tentative date for WoodEX for Africa 2014 is from Thursday, 5 June to Saturday, 7 June 2014. This date will be tested within the industry and the final date will be announced soon. For more information about WoodEX for Africa visit www.woodexforafrica.com and follow the event on Facebook and Twitter.

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