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Honesty earns two Cape property locks down MyCiTi bus drivers MyCiTian awards HERE is very little doubt that the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus is Tgoing to hit Cape Town property very hard – no matter the recent easing of lockdown restrictions. The staunching of economic activity has already seen lease agreements adapted to help ailing tenants, and with a staggered opening of the economy a more Spartan regime seems likely to be the new nor- mal for the local property sector for some months to come. Most large property companies have yCiTi bus drivers – Elias withdrawn profit and dividend guidance Qwadikazi (left) and Jo- as they battle to quantify the effects of the Mseph Callaghan (right) were Covid-19 pandemic. Share prices of real guided by their integrity when they estate counters have come under severe returned the electronic devices that pressure on the JSE. two customers left behind in MyCiTi Some of the Cape’s biggest property buses. companies have given an early glance into They will receive the MyCiTian possible fallout in the short term. awards once the current lockdown Spear, which has an exclusively Western period has been lifted. Cape-based property portfolio, would obvi- rental collection exceeded 60% of revenue So a contingent of staff remained actively Joseph was on Route 236 when ously provide the best proxy for gauging the billed for the month. marketing both accommodation and con- a passenger handed him a lost cell- effect of the pandemic on real estate activity. Spear management also confirmed that ference opportunities for the latter parts phone. Spear’s 436 436 square metres portfolio the distribution growth forecast for the of 2020 as the globe emerges from a post While waiting at Montezuma sta- comprises of 454 tenants - of which, 60% 2020 financial year was unchanged. COVID-19 lockdown. tion, Joseph checked the phone for (by gross lettable area) is occupied by large Of course, going forward there would The plush 15 on Orange premises is clues of its owner. He found an email national, large listed companies and gov- naturally be worries around Spear’s leisure under lease agreement with hotel giant address with a picture of the owner. ernment. In excess of 56% of Spear’s gross property exposure - comprising Double Marriott – which means Spear has no After leaving the station, and on his lettable area (GLA) is industrial, with a Tree by Hilton and 15 on Orange. exposure to any hotel overheads. way to the station kiosk, he saw the large percentage being single tenanted. Spear disclosed that its hotel specific But Spear confirmed rental is calculated owner of the phone waiting for a con- Spear said its high quality and diverse revenue represented only 7.5% of group on a revenue basis only. The group said necting bus. tenant base was backed by strong balance revenue. But both hotels remain closed for Marriott planned a highly proactive reac- Joseph handed the surprised man sheet, sufficient liquidity and healthy cash the lockdown, which will impact rental rev- tivation. his phone. Needless to say, the man flow. An interest cover ratio of 2.59 times enue going forward. In terms of the non-hotel portfolio, was delighted. meets all financial obligations, backed by a Spear indicated that the Double Tree by Spear stressed retail investments had only Elias found a laptop that one of the 97% occupancy rate at the lockdown stage Hilton was taking a proactive approach in ever been made into the convenience retail loyal patrons left on the bus. When he of Covid-19. dealing with the hotel challenges brought sub-sector. Spear CEO Quintin Rossi said returned from his trip, Elias spoke to Spear also reassured that the April on by COVID-19. the convenience sector had proven to be the security guard at the kiosk about very defensive in the current period. the laptop. He then took the laptop Spear owns two convenience retail cen- out of the bag to take a picture of it tres, both anchored by a Pick n Pay super- for his managers. At that moment, FPG take The Junction market – which are classified as essential the customer walked in looking for services and continue to trade daily. his laptop. CAPE TOWN based property group Tokai Junction in 2012. Rossi said numerous other essential ‘Often when someone loses a cell- FPG, which has a focus on conve- The Tokai Junction deal is a services continued to trade within the phone or a laptop, the loss is not so nience store nodes, has paid R190 key transaction for up-and-com- retail portfolio – most notably all South much about the device itself, but million for the Tokai Junction shop- ing FPG, which already has over African banks and Clicks. more about the information stored ping centre. 180 000 metres square of gross let- The retail portfolio constitutes 16% of in it. These gentlemen have most The property was bought from table area. revenue for the business. certainly shown that that they are Cape Town-based retail property Tokai Junction appears a vibrant Rossi said there would be, “without a not ordinary bus drivers but men of investor Fairvest, which wants to node in generating after tax profits of doubt”, a period of rental relief provided integrity. They are wearing the My- focus on lower LSM properties like R14m in the year to end-June 2019. by Spear for certain retail specific tenants CiTi brand with pride and deserve to its precincts at Nyanga Junction and The property should add consider- based upon a triage approach. “A revenue be honoured with a MyCiTian award’ Nonkqubela Mall in Khayelitsha. able bulk as well as rental stream downturn across the entire retail real estate said the City’s Mayoral Committee In truth, Fairvest has made a decent diversity to FPG’s specifically niched Member for Transport, Alderman exit - having only paid R85 million for retail property portfolio. Continued on P3 Felicity Purchase. 2 CBN May 2020 Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, government locks SA into deadly air pollution ister Creecy has now involving both Sasol MES compliance, and Vukani Environmen- made a decision to and Eskom. Robyn downplayed the bene- tal Movement, in rela- publish substantially Hugo, attorney and fits for human health tion to their collective more lenient MES for head of the Centre for and wellbeing. failure to improve the implementation. Environmental Rights “Air pollution from toxic air quality on the Pollution & Climate coal mining and power Mpumalanga High- Comment Change Programme already kills thousands veld. “This failure of says that: “Industry, of people every year. government to respect In a media state- including Eskom and Instead of enforcing and protect the Con- ment on 27 March Sasol, has had an entire compliance with our stitutional right to a 2020, the Department decade to prepare already-weak stand- healthy environment contends that Eskom for legal compliance ards, government has is why groundWork and Sasol – the “major with standards already effectively legalised and the Vukani Envi- emitters of sulphur weaker than several these deaths”, says ronmental Movement dioxide” – are not in other developing coun- Bobby Peek, Director launched the Deadly the financial position tries. In these circum- of groundWork. “The Air litigation: to force to make the necessary stances, and despite the Department says that it government to comply investments required fact that the new stand- did not want to under- with its Constitutional to ensure compliance. ard is three-and-a-half mine the viability of key obligations to protect The Department states times stricter than the industries. The ques- our people,” says Peek. that industry had current SO MES, it is tion is how viable these If the Minister fails WITH South Africa times weaker than ing public comment, 2 under an extended India’s. as the Air Quality argued that their facili- hard to defend the Min- industries can be when to provide satisfactory coronavirus lockdown, Act requires. In April ties should be “grandfa- ister’s argument that this amendment means reasons for her deci- the Minister of Envi- The sequence of events 2019, after numerous thered”, i.e. allowed to weakening the standard that their pollution will sion to weaken the ronment, Forestry and calls for the stand- operate without taking promotes progressive be responsible for the MES under the Pro- Fisheries has gazetted For more than six ards to be withdrawn, amendments to laws realisation of the Con- premature deaths of motion of Administra- and their mandatory stitutional right to an thousands of people?” tive Justice Act, 2000, sulphur dioxide (S02) years, the Life After environmental jus- air pollution stand- Coal Campaign has tice group ground- Constitutional obliga- environment not harm- The President, the the partners in the Life ards (called minimum been opposing efforts Work was forced to go tions into account. ful to human health or Environment Min- After Coal Campaign emission standards, or by industry – in par- to court to set aside The Life After Coal wellbeing.” ister, the National will have no option but MES) that are twice ticular the two biggest the unlawful notice. Campaign disputes The Life After Coal Air Quality Officer, to approach the High as weak as the previous polluters, Eskom and In May 2019, Minister that it is even lawful for Campaign has provided and the Mpuma- Court to set aside the standards. Sasol – to delay and Mokonyane withdrew the MES to be further evidence to the Min- langa and Gauteng Minister’s decision. Instead of Eskom, evade meeting more the notice and gave weakened. The previ- ister and the Depart- MECs already face a Sasol, and other facil- stringent air pollu- the public 30 days to ous standards were first ment that industry has court challenge from Reprinted from cer. ities with coal boilers, tion standards. When comment on the same published on 31 March significantly inflated groundWork and org.za – The Centre for having to meet the the MES were first proposal to weaken the 2010 after a lengthy the costs and technical eMalahleni-based Environmental Rights participative process challenges of achieving community group the website. original SO2 stand- promulgated in 2010, SO2 standard. ard of 500 mg/Nm3, despite their active In July 2019, the Life they will now only participation in the After Coal Campaign, be required to com- multi-year process to along with four com- ply with MES doubly set them, both Eskom munity-based organi- Update as weak (1 000 mg/ and Sasol sought to sations, submitted evi- Nm3). The new limit be completely exempt dence-based objections 16 April 2020; John Yeld writing Exxaro Resources; Glencore; Creecy said. “The full access will apply either from from the MES. Sub- to the proposed dou- in Biz Community reports: African Rainbow Miner- to this information will foster 1 April 2020, or by sequent to that failed bling of the standard: als; Anglo American; Anglo and contribute towards trans- the delayed dates that attempt, and instead Research demon- Barbara Creecy overrules Operations; South32 (an Aus- parency and accountability these companies have of making the invest- strates that an esti- officials on air pollution data tralia-based mining and met- which is owed to the public already been given by ments required to mated 3 300 prema- als company); Seriti Resources more so in matters pertain- the National Air Qual- meet the standards, ture deaths would be Environment minister Bar- Holdings (coal mining); Pet- ing to the environment.” ity Officer. both companies have caused – just from bara Creecy has ordered air min (anthracite producer); Creecy noted that three of Research pre- brought multiple appli- Eskom’s pollution – pollution data and anti-pol- Mbuyelo Coal; Kuyasa Min- the companies involved – sented by the Life cations to the National by doubling the SO2 lution plans of some of South ing (coal mining); Sappi; PPC Eskom, Sasol and ArcelorMit- After Coal Campaign Air Quality Officer standard, as a result of Africa’s biggest polluters to (cement) and Gold Fields. tal – were among the largest to the Minister and in the Department of increased risk of lower be made public, overturning greenhouse gas emitters both the Department has Environment, For- respiratory infec- her department’s decision to Some info to remain redacted in South Africa and globally. shown that 3,300 pre- estry and Fisheries – tions, increased risk of remove some key information The CER welcomed Creecy’s mature deaths would the majority of which stroke, and increased sought by lawyers. While Creecy agreed with decision, signed on 5 April, be caused by doubling have succeeded – to risk of death from dia- But she also approved the her department that some of saying this sent a strong sig- the SO2 standard just delay compliance with betes – with approxi- redaction of other pollu- the information requested nal that big polluting corpo- for Eskom’s coal-fired the MES. In 2014, mately 1 000 of these tion-related records deemed by the CER was commer- rates could not “hide behind power stations, as a Sasol brought a court premature deaths esti- commercially sensitive. cially sensitive and could government” in respect result of increased risk application seeking to mated in Gauteng. Creecy was ruling on an appeal remain redacted, she found of their emissions data. of lower respiratory set aside the major- The studies also by non-profit activist lawyer that other redactions that “Data on companies’ antici- infections, increased ity of the MES in show profound health group the Centre for Environ- the department had made pated greenhouse emissions risk of stroke, and their entirety – which impacts on children, mental Rights (CER), after – to data on anticipated pro- are invaluable to enable the increased risk of death it withdrew when it the elderly, pregnant her Department of Forestry, jected greenhouse gas emis- public to properly assess emis- from diabetes. was allowed by the women, and those Fisheries and the Environment sions and on actual emission sion reduction strategies of The weakening of National Air Quality already suffering from redacted some of the docu- reductions, and to annual polluting companies and to the standard makes Officer to postpone asthma, heart, and ments the CER had requested reports – could not be justi- inform the public and share- South Africa’s 2020 MES compliance. lung disease. under PAIA (Promotion of fied and should be released holders not only of the climate SO2 standard – which In October 2018, Almost 9 months Access to Information Act). one week after the current risks to which these com- exists to protect peo- then acting Environ- since comment was These documents related to Covid-19 lockdown ends. panies are exposed, but the ple’s health and human ment Minister Derek invited on the pro- pollution data and plans of 16 The public interest outweighed risks they pose for the whole rights – about 28 Hanekom published posal, and on the eve major polluters: Eskom; Sasol; any harm that the release of planet,” said CER attorney times more lax than the doubled SO2 MES of the standards com- ArcelorMittal South Africa; this information might have, Nicole Loser. in China, and 10 limit without invit- ing into effect, Min-

IN THIS ISSUE 11 Boilers / Burners / Combustin Technology 18 Transport: Vehicle Tracking 12 Safety Solutions in the Workplace 20 Pumps & Valves 14 Exhibitions & Conferences 2020 24 On the Contrary 15 Financial Services 24 The Other Side of the Coin 17 Logistics & Supply Chain Management CBN May 2020 3 The big(t)issue MILNERTON-based toilet paper is unclear. But Novus has previ- reduction in operat- printing and packaging But anecdotally, it ously explained that the ing expenses – saw the group Novus Holdings seems South Africans tissue industry is strug- tissue segment’s loss – formerly the old Paarl were not as panicked gling in the current reduce by 62% to R5.6 Media Group - still about potential short- low growth economic million (previously a looks set to dispose of ages of toilet paper as environment. There loss of nearly R15 mil- its tissue operation. they were about the is also general pricing lion). A recent trading prohibition of sales of instability in the sector While the tissue update referred to the liquor, cigarettes and with purchases shift- business remains soggy previous decision to take away food brands. ing between local and at best, Novus can at sell the tissue segment Nonetheless, it will imported products on least celebrate that its – even though some be interesting to see the back of a weaken- shift into packaging is observers have won- what price Novus – ing and volatile Rand. still paying off hand- dered whether the out- which still has debt to These factors have somely. break of the Covid-19 cull – can fetch for the eroded the tissue busi- The group has a virus might see Novus tissue division. ness’ profitability. packaging division making an about turn. Novus Tissue pro- While Novus pushes that offers wet-glue In some countries duces jumbo tissue for the sale of the Tis- labels, wrap-around toilet paper and tis- wadding which is used sue assets, the divi- labels, pressure sensi- sue paper were in high by customers to pro- sion is delivering on tive labels and flexible demand ahead of lock- duce a complete range CEO Neil Birch’s plan plastic packaging. downs…even leading of household and con- to continue improv- Clients include big recovery from the Flexo Labels in April general downturn in to price increases. sumer products such as ing profitability until a names in the local food same period last year last year. the economy – which The Novus trading toilet paper, facial tis- deal is concluded. and beverages sector. when the business CBN hopes that the resulted in further statement made no sue, kitchen towels and In the interim period In the last interim faced extended indus- packaging segment declining demand mention of changed serviettes. to end September 2019, period, Novus saw a trial action and also continues to fire on all across all print cat- prospects for tissue, Initially Novus’ abil- the tissue division’s revenue increase of endured escalating raw cylinders in the second egories and reduced which has proved a ity to convert waste revenue increased by 6,4% to R382 million. material prices. half of the year to end advertising spend costly diversification paper from its printing almost 20% to R131 At the time Birch Birch said that while March because the lat- as well as increased for the business in its operations into jumbo million (and contrib- pointed out that ITB volume in the gravure est trading update sug- market competitive- bid to lessen its reliance tissue wadding was uted 6% of the group’s Flexible Packag- division of the labels gested the core printing ness that caused mar- on printing contracts. seen as an operational total revenue). ing Solutions (ITB) business increased by segment was buckling. gin compression (due Whether Covid- advantage as well as a The margin was fat- increased its revenue 14,4%, revenue went Novus warned of to reduced pricing 19 has increased the green economic attri- tened by 3,4%, which by 15,7%. This rep- down 13% after the tougher trading condi- together with increas- demand for tissue and bute. - coupled to a 42% resented a strong disposal of the UV tions imposed by the ing input costs). Winding up under the new Cape property locks down and old companies acts Continued from P1

THE recent Supreme terms of section 343, a Act is a company that is sector will be unavoid- strong enough base to property segment had iro said the boat storage Court case of Murray company may be wound “commercially solvent”. able in the current envi- manage through the not been immune to the business and the yacht NO and others v African up voluntarily or by Determining commer- ronment.” COVID-19 challenges. effects of Covid-19. marina should be resil- Global Holdings (Pty) court order. cial insolvency requires He said the bulk of In a more specific CEO Arnold Shapiro ient - aside from the Ltd concerned the group The issue that arose an examination of the relief requests had been development stemming said early tenant and effects of generalised of companies known in this matter was that financial position of the received by our retail from Covid-19, Tower stakeholder engagement economic weakness. as the Bosasa Group, section 79 and 80 of the company at present and tenants. Property advised that allowed Aria to use But the conference which has received 2008 Companies Act in the immediate future The Spear portfo- the lockdown regula- Covid-19 as an oppor- centre and the rental much scrutiny under the also contain provisions to determine whether lio, fortunately, has no tions had stalled the tunity to bring us closer company were closed Zondo Commission into for the winding up of it will be able to pay its exposure to fashion redevelopment of the to tenants through for lockdown and would State Capture. From companies, particularly debts, existing, prospec- retailers Edcon, TFG retail space and 55 bilateral negotiations. make small losses. evidence led on the of solvent companies tive and contingent, and and Truworths. residential units at Old “Management has Resort activity has also relationships between either voluntarily or by to continue trading. Fac- Rossi said Spear’s Cape Quarter in central taken steps to ensure ceased, so commercial certain senior politi- court order. The wind- tual solvency, or whether industrial portfolio was Cape Town. Tower said liquidity is preserved operations, such as res- cians and the Group, ing up provisions of the or not assets may exceed highly defensive - com- work on this key revamp while the macro and taurants, would be neg- two banks withdrew 1973 Act do not apply to liabilities is not a require- prising 30% of revenue would recommence pandemic forces unfold atively affected. all facilities servicing solvent companies. Afri- ment to consider. for the business and once permitted. and become clearer and Both Hyprop – which Group companies. The can Global Holdings Pty Once the banking with a high percentage The cost to complete more determinable.” owns the Canal Walk Group was not able to Ltd’s (the parent com- facilities of the Group of logistics centric, sin- this project is projected Trematon’s residential shopping centre – and find replacement facili- pany of Operations) case were withdrawn, the evi- gle blue chip tenanted to be just under R167 real estate focussed Resi Growthpoint – which ties and business opera- was that the Operations dence showed that the properties. million, and the com- Investment Group had has a 50% stake in tions were negatively companies were solvent Group would not be able He said a low percent- pany has a committed seen a relatively muted the V&A Waterfront affected, to the extent companies and there- pay their bills nor receive age of relief requests funding facility in place. impact on its portfolio – have issued Covid- that the Group took the fore they could not be payments of amounts had been received from Like many other because most residents 19 related statements. decision to wind up Afri- wound up in terms of the due to them, even industrial tenants. property counters, are in occupation. But neither specifically can Global Operations 1973 Act. It contended though at that time, the Spear’s commercial Tower – which also has But Shapiro expected mention the effects on (Pty) Ltd and its subsid- that the resolutions and Operations companies’ office portfolio com- extensive property inter- arrears and vacan- the respective iconic iaries (“Operations”). the appointment of liq- assets exceeded their lia- prises 42% of revenue ests in Eastern Europe cies to increase due to Cape Town properties. Operations performed uidators were null and bilities. The companies for the business. Rossi – has withdrawn its the constrained eco- With a large ‘non- the treasury functions void, that the compa- were therefore held to be said the bulk of office earnings and distribu- nomic circumstances essential’ retail element for the Group. nies could not be validly commercially insolvent tenants had activated a tion guidance for the of tenants employed in (fashion retailers, jewel- The resolutions to wound up and that the at the time of the resolu- work from home strat- year ended May due to affected industries. He lers and homewares etc), wind up Operations companies were to be tions passed in terms of egy and are able to the uncertainty on the said residential rental the Covid-19 lockdown under a creditor’s vol- restored to the directors. the 1973 Act and they function (albeit at con- impact of Covid-19 on escalations were also and subsequent ‘restric- untary winding up were There is no defini- were held to be valid. strained capacity). operations and financial likely to be muted. tive stages’ are likely to taken in terms of section tion of “solvent” in the He said a low percent- position. “Negative reversions have a profound effect 351 of the Companies Companies Act. How- This article was written age of relief requests Meanwhile Trematon are possible.” on footfall and rental Act 1973. This section ever, the SCA applied by Rishal Bipraj, a Senior had been received from Capital Investments – Trematon’s sprawling flows in the near term of the 1973 Act contin- case law which held that Associate in the Com- office tenants. a significant owner of leisure property Club for both Canal Walk ues to operate despite a solvent company for mercial Department at Rossi believed the Western Cape-based Mykonos Langebaan and the V&A Water- the repeal of this Act. In the purposes of the 2008 Garlicke & Bousfield Inc Spear portfolio had a property – said its Aria was a mixed bag. Shap- front.

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PARTICIPANTS at Q: What insights did the outcomes? ronment and operational with the Pande/Temane ogy but there are others vanadium abundance this year’s African you gain from your par- A: We engaged various and maintenance costs. reserves going into which are being trialled in South Africa as Energy Indaba 2020, ticipation in the African key stakeholders in the As many of our coal fired decline*, other sources overseas in places such already mentioned). held 2-3 March at the Energy Indaba? sector in our quest to stations are coming to the of gas are also being as Morocco, such as CTICC, included the A: As CEF Group lay a solid foundation to end of their useful lives, pursued. using molten aluminium Q: There have been Central Energy Fund of companies, we are address the challenges it seems opportune to I cannot comment on and Stirling engines to reports that the Pebble Group. proud to have been part that lies ahead in the explore conversion tech- Eskom’s environmental drive generators. Bed reactor programme The CEF is responsi- of this ground breaking security of South Afri- nology, especially as: targets. Gas fired power A: The molten salt could be resurrected ble for five subsidiaries and energy platform ca’s energy future. • the gas pipeline from stations have higher energy storage technol- and small scale nuclear which operate across where Africans pro- Mozambique isn’t efficiencies and lower ogy is compatible with plants appears to be the entire energy sector vided African energy Q: With coal having a that far away from emissions when com- CSP plants and there gaining international value chain, making up solutions to African questionable future, what many of the existing pared to coal. Whilst is a bigger need for traction. Can you elab- the CEF Group of Com- energy problems. efforts are being made stations, and gas is not as clean as energy storage for PV orate on the CEF’s posi- panies. These include: Our participation by the CEF to promote • the R300bn cost to renewables, it provides and wind plant. EPD is tion on nuclear? Petro SA, The Petro- at this event could not other forms of energy for Eskom to make its fully dispatchable base- engaging with project A: Nuclear is not part leum Agency, iGas, have come at a better electricity generation, coal fired power sta- load power which is developers for lithium of CEF’s mandate. The African Explo- time when the CEF besides wind and solar? tions compliant with currently required to and vanadium stor- However, the technol- ration Mining and Group is embark- I am particularly environmental targets support the national age technologies. The ogy development to Financing Corporation ing on a campaign to interested in iGas and is unlikely to get the electricity grid, given vanadium batteries are smaller modular gen- (AEMFC) and The drive investments in the utilisation of abun- nod in the current the ageing coal fleet. attractive because of erators in nuclear is a Strategic Fuel Fund the energy value chain dant supplies of natural crisis. Would you like the potential for local welcome development (SFF). With energy geared to drive the gas as an alternative fuel to comment? Q: To what extent is the beneficiation as South as it will hopefully being front and centre South African econ- for power generation. A: The conversion of EPD promoting the com- Africa is well endowed reduce the cost and of the nation’s psyche, omy and create much There have been a num- coal fired power sta- mercialisation of alter- with vanadium. There complexity of these CBN’s editor posed the needed job opportuni- ber of successful conver- tions to gas is an option native energy storage are still more technol- clean energy plants and following questions to ties. sions of coal fired power that CEF/iGas and technologies? All of the ogy risks for the vana- make it an attractive Jacky Mashapu, Man- stations to natural gas in Eskom are engaging seven solar installations dium storage than lith- option for South Africa ager, Corporate Affairs Q: With whom did you the USA, with substan- on. The gas supply for in the Northern Cape uti- ium so we are looking to consider as part of its at CEF Group. engage and what were tial benefits to the envi- this is a key driver and lise molten salt technol- at both (because of the future energy mix.

* According to the Endeavor website,(www.endeavor-energy.com/case-studies/pande-gas-pipeline-mozambique/) the gas fields at Pande and Temane have a proven reserve capacity of 2.6 Tcf – sufficient to supply the pipeline for a minimum of 25 years from first gas with an uncompressed capacity of 120 MGJ (million giga Joules) per annum. The pipeline has been designed to allow gas flow to be doubled with the installation of mid and quarter point compression. With projects like Mozambique LNG and Rovuma, as well as the giant Brulpadda discovery led by Total offshore, natural gas must surely become a front runner in providing a cleaner, more efficient energy source for South Africa in the future. Ed. Events industry retools to build hospitals in Africa The venture applies HOTT3D’s design, construction and project management expertise to building medical facilities within days

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CBN May 2020 5 Construction sector can spearhead renewal THE construction The Chairperson re-opening to present The industry is now CC19RRTT com- industry has potential of the Task Team, a suitable operational calling for activation of prises: Master Builders to create employment Mr John Matthews plan to prevent trans- planned public infra- South Africa (MBSA), opportunities to cush- acknowledged the mission of the infec- structure spending Association of South ion the impact of an necessity of the lock- tion. as announced in the African Quantity Sur- anticipated increase in down and the positive ‘A continued lack of medium-term expend- veyors (ASAQS), West- unemployment in the impact it had in pre- activity of these pro- iture framework ern Cape Property immediate aftermath venting cases of occu- jects could mean we (MTEF), for positive Development Forum of the current nation- pationally acquired do not have any sites knock-on effects on (WCPDF), South Afri- wide lockdown. infections on con- to return to when the economic recovery and can Institute of Archi- This is according struction sites. He lockdown is eventually growth through the tects (SAIA), Black to a submission made also admitted that the lifted. Hence the call multiplier effect. Business Council in by the Construction lockdown period had for an immediate re-ac- This is a proven the Built Environment COVID-19 Rapid provided the industry tivation of work on live model for economic (BBCBE), Consulting Response Task Team an opportunity to aug- construction sites and recovery that has been Engineers of South (CCRR19TT) to ment existing health for the resumption of used by many countries Africa (CESA), Asso- motivate for a phased and safety systems in professional planning, emerging out of peri- ciation of Construc- reactivation of the con- the construction indus- costing and design ods of crisis. Despite tion Project Managers struction sector. try in view of the threat work that supports bearing some of the (ACPM), South Afri- The submission is posed by the pandemic. such work’ said Mat- highest burden of the can Institution of Civil calling for an immedi- He added that the thews. pandemic, the govern- Engineering (SAICE), ate re-activation of live industry had already Prior to the COVID- ments of the United South African Black construction sites that submitted a detailed 19 outbreak, the Kingdom, USA, Aus- Technical and Allied were at various stages COVID-19 Risk and construction indus- tralia, New Zealand, Careers Organisation of completion when Mitigation Plan to the try faced significant Germany, China and (SABTACO), South the lockdown came Department of Public challenges including Italy have re-opened African Women in Con- into effect on the 27th Works and Infrastruc- the lack of work, late their construction struction (SAWIC), of March, under strict ture as part of the and non-payment and industries and commit- The Concrete Institute safety requirements. motivation for a phased uncontrolled illegal ted to increased public of South Africa (TCI), This would be followed re-opening. This construction site inva- infrastructure spend- Cox Yeats Attorneys by a phased re-opening includes a requirement sions that resulted in ing as part of their and Master Builders of the industry at the for every company that reported company clo- post-pandemic eco- KwaZulu-Natal (MBA beginning of May. is to be considered for sures and loss of jobs. nomic recovery plans. KZN) as the convener. High speed doors can reduce energy costs SOUTH Africa’s drive doors offer both func- for reduced energy tionality and per- consumption should formance. They are include optimising the unobtrusive, yet able to efficiency of energy cope with the intensive usage across entire demands of heavy and supply chains. This continuous traffic. The is according to Wim design features the Dessing, sales exec- integration of the actu- utive at Apex Strip ator, controls, safety Curtains & Doors, devices and balancing who says the company systems in one unit for is seeing an increased cost efficiency and a call for its technical reduced footprint. personnel to assess the Doors are available functionality of doors for medium and large being used across man- entrances, and Dessing ufacturing, warehouse says that it is important and other storage facil- The Apex range of high speed doors incorporates a to consider the size of ities. counterweighted balancing system. opening, frequency of “Long gone are the opening and closing and days of leaving large nificantly to reducing of insects and other Unhindered traffic the volume of vehicular openings in these types energy costs and ensur- airborne contaminants flow remains a primary traffic when selecting a of facilities without any ing employee comfort. that can negatively concern for businesses. high speed door. form of closing,” Dess- “Temperature and impact on product The Apex range of “Our competent ing says. “High speed humidity control are quality,” Dessing says. high speed doors team works closely roll up doors are a pop- enhanced through the “The doors also offer incorporates a coun- with customers to find ular solution as these elimination of exces- longer operating life and terweighted balancing a solution that will allow for rapid opening sive through flow of high safety standards. system that not only provide a good cost to and closing, and facili- warm or cold exterior As a result, our cus- ensures high standards performance ratio, and tate a more controlled air into the workspace. tomers see an excellent of performance and ensure that the most ambient temperature As an added benefit, return on investment safety but also provides appropriate high speed inside a manufacturing due to their speed of while ensuring a better fast, semi-automatic door is selected for the or warehousing facility. operation, high speed operating environment reopening. application,” Dessing This contributes sig- doors reduce the influx for personnel.” These high speed concludes. 6 CBN May 2020 3D printing combats critical face-mask shortage for healthcare workers AN initiative organised PPE after Europe and stipulations, but are “This is an excellent by 3D printing solu- embarked upon a simi- making a positive and example of the values tions provider Additive lar initiative. “Only after practical contribution that underpin our com- Manufacturing Solu- South Africa’s cases to keeping healthcare pany. We do not stand tions (AMS), led by started to escalate after workers and first-line back in the face of any MD Bernhard Vogt, the national lockdown responders safe so challenge, but rather has called on all com- was implemented did they can carry on with take the initiative to panies and individuals the dire need for such their important roles,” come up with viable equipped with such gear become apparent.” SEW-EURODRIVE solutions. While the technology to join the SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd. MD Ray- rest of our employees face mask campaign. To (Pty) Ltd., which has mond Obermeyer com- are working securely date, the initiative has a state-of-the-art 3D ments. from home, they do so produced an astonish- printer in its design “These are difficult in the knowledge that ing 15 000 face shields department, has times for the entire SEW-EURODRIVE to meet the needs of responded and an engi- country. When we heard (Pty) Ltd. is playing a private healthcare pro- neer is printing masks of the initiative being critical role in keeping viders such as Netcare from the safety of his spearheaded by AMS, us all safe by ensuring and the Department of home. The project is it was an ideal opportu- that the people at the Health. being overseen by the nity for us to showcase frontline of the battle Vogt says he was design and engineering both our design and against the spread of inspired to mobi- departments. engineering capabilities the Covid-19 pandemic lise local 3D printing “Not only do we in support of such an in South Africa are SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd. has joined a nationwide campaign to use 3D resources in the race to adhere to all of the essential cause,” Ober- protected at all times,” printing technology to produce much-needed face masks. provide much-needed lockdown regulations meyer explains. Obermeyer concludes.

Extension of deadlines EXELTOPTM for WSP Trust in Performance THE Department of ENSURE SUPERIOR RESULTS Higher Education has announced that the EXELTOPTM combines the best of our experience deadline for the sub- ARCAL™ Prime and technologies into a advanced built-in regulator mission of Workplace for shielding gas cylinders. Skills Plans (WSP), across all SETAs, has Innovation is our focus at Air Liquide; we are driven been extended to 31 to ease your work and assure your safety and earn May 2020 in light of more. the Covid-19 lock- ARCAL™ down. Chrome Gas fl ow stability & accuracy for high performance SETAs will still be gas operation providing remote as- • A quick and safe connection every time sistance to employers but no face-to-face • Intuitive design, easy to use interactions will be • Built to resist with strengthened guard permitted during this ARCAL™ Speed period. Employers are en- couraged to; where possible continue pay- ing stipends to learners during the lockdown. ARCAL™ Force Please note that the lockdown period may lead to extension of the duration of learn- erships and workplace based learning pro- grammes. Air Liquide Southern Africa Tel: +27 87 288 1100, Rolf Schluep (Welding & Cutting Manager) +27 87 288 1332 Information provided Or contact us online at www.airliquide.co.za by NEASA – National Employers Association of SA. CBN May 2020 7 Geared motors added to product line-up

A range of WEG geared located branches and employees and local ponents, the company is about 97% efficient.” motors – with benefits outlets across the con- stockholding of a full also training Zest WEG He highlights that they including efficiency and tinent. range of gears, flanges, personnel at its Aus- are also very reliable, reliability – will soon “In keeping with housings, shafts, bear- trian facility and will robust and durability, be available to custom- our local production ings, oil seals and other regularly send techni- making them economi- ers in South Africa and philosophy – and to components,” says de cal experts to continue cal to maintain. the rest of the continent reduce lead times to Jager. building capacity in the Van Niekerk says from Zest WEG. customers – the geared The components for South African opera- Zest WEG’s exten- According to its units will be assembled the geared motors are tion. sive footprint around national sales executive in South Africa,” van manufactured by Watt There are various South Africa and link- Johan van Niekerk, the Niekerk says. “Zest Drive in Austria, an benefits inherent to ages with the rest of the WEG WG20 range is a WEG has made a sub- established gear tech- geared motors, says De continent positions the natural extension of the stantial investment in nology specialist and Jager. company well to intro- company’s offering in new assembly facilities, Parallel shaft gear units are particularly suited for part of the global WEG “A key improvement duce the WEG WG20 electric motors, and will including hydraulic conveyors. group. Watt Drive delivered by geared range to new and exist- be available from the presses and assembly offers a complete range motors is their high ing markets. third quarter of 2020. tooling.” packaging, recycling that local assembly of combinable drive level of efficiency,” he “Our geared motors The geared motors will He also notes that and food and beverage allows reduced time-to- systems for production says. “Only about 1,5% will be given the high be distributed and sup- the geared motors will sectors. market. machines and industrial of mechanical effi- levels of service and ported through Zest allow the company to Cas de Jager, Zest “Underpinning our manufacturing plants. ciency is lost per gear after-market support WEG’s established expand services in new WEG geared motor quick turnaround time In addition to provid- stage, so a two-stage for which we are well- footprint of strategically markets including the specialist, highlights will be our skilled ing high quality com- gear unit would be known,” he says. From super cars to respirator valves FERRARI has started producing these ther- ing from respiratory being supplied to Solid tributed by some of the to produce respirator moplastic components failure. Energy, who will use companies involved, valves and fittings for using additive manu- The logistics of them to transform with the coordination protective masks at its facturing technology. the project were han- Decathlon snorkel of the Italian Civil Maranello plant as one Some valves have dled by Nuovamacut masks into aids to pro- Protection, to various of its initiatives in sup- been developed by Gruppo TeamSystem, tect healthcare workers Italian hospitals includ- port of health workers Mares, a diving equip- who also helped with exposed to infection. ing those in Bergamo, treating coronavirus ment manufacturer, the research of the dif- In the next few days, Genoa, Modena, and patients. tailor-made to fit their ferent companies who Ferrari plans to manu- Sassuolo as well as to The department masks so as to create contributed to the suc- facture several hundred health workers in the where car prototypes emergency masks to cess of the project. items of equipment that town of Medicina, near are usually built is assist patients suffer- Other fittings are are already being dis- Bologna. Fishing industry’s corrosion issues solved THE Cape’s well- with reduced thick- screw conveyors, year round as well as developed commer- ness and therefore exhaust boxes, ship during annual main- cial fishing industry reduced weight nose cones and wheel- tenance, ensuring a operates in a highly • Good weldability barrows. consistent supply with corrosive environ- A cost-saving is reduced downtime. ment where most of • Good toughness achieved on the mate- NDE also offers the problems of corro- –particularly at low rial as well as on guidance and support sion can be solved with temperatures reduced down-time in design and selec- duplex stainless steel. • Lower nickel because of stainless tion of the appropri- Pitting corrosion, content reduces the steels’ longer life span. ate grades of stainless caused by chlorides in cost of the stainless NDE supplies and steel for many differ- water and stress cor- steel stocks a comprehen- ent applications, each rosion cracking are the sive range of stainless with a specific set of main corrosion issues The Cape branch steel grades and prod- circumstances. in the marine environ- of NDE Stainless ucts for hygienic and The correct choice ment – at sea and on Steel supplies duplex corrosion resistant from over 500 grades land. – mainly LDX 2101 - solutions in many Cape and finishes of stain- Duplex stainless to the fishing industry industries. less steel is crucial to steel offers: for various products. Specific items are ensure hygiene and • Higher strength These include tanks, stocked for customers prevent corrosion. 8 CBN May 2020 Multi-role crane has Specialised dry-type transformers beam-changing hoist for Saldanha port upgrade TRANSNET’s net’s upgrade project. tion, which would the transformers. upgrade of its port Trafo Power Solu- just be shrouded by a Designed locally by facility at Saldanha tions’ contract was for heat-shrunk material. Trafo Power Solutions, Bay will include dry- the design, supply and The special termina- these dry-type trans- type transformers from commissioning of five tions also facilitate formers are manufac- specialist company dry-type transformers. easier maintenance or tured in Italy by stra- Trafo Power Solutions. There are two 1 000 removal. tegic partners TMC The company is kVA units and a 3 150 “The units will pro- Transformers, experts supplying special- kVA unit, both step- vide the medium-volt- in cast resin trans- ised transformers for ping down from 11 kV age supply for the Tip- former technology. All the Tippler 3 project to 400 V. The other pler 3 project and its products are routinely at the iron ore load- two units 3 500 kVA associated infrastruc- factory-tested accord- out station. Factory- and 4 500 kVA capac- ture, including equip- ing to IEC standards, acceptance testing was ity respectively, taking ment like conveyors,” but type-testing and completed in Decem- 11 kV to 3,3 kV. he says. “All the trans- special testing can also ber 2019, according to To resist the cor- formers will be supply- be conducted. Trafo Power Solutions rosive sea air, all the ing non-linear load to a “The standard appli- managing director transformer enclosures certain extent, so they cable to dry-type power Open-drum and closed-drum Condra K-Series hoists (painted green). David Claassen. will be manufactured have been designed transformers is IEC The construction of from 3CR12 grade of with a K-factor of 60076-11,” Claassen A contract won by GTB crane with an interlock ment of the hoist close a third tippler at the stainless steel. The four.” says. “TMC’s advanced Industrial Services will to prevent the hoist from to the end of the beam, Saldanha Bay port enclosures are also The K-factor is a laboratory facilities see Condra manufactur- leaving it unless the this design also deliv- is to sustain iron ore to be IP33-rated to measure of a trans- allow us to conduct the ing a technically com- crane is securely con- ers the large tolerances plex crane to service an nected to the selected needed to cope with Mpumalanga colliery’s beam. beam movement when dragline excavator Power to the hoist the dragline moves posi- GTB is Condra’s is supplied via a cable tion. Dragline move- authorised agent for the drum instead of by the ment takes place by Witbank region. crane’s cable loop sys- “walking” on pontoons The order, won tem. which are repositioned against strong competi- Managing direc- for each step, tilting the tion, calls for a mainte- tor Marc Kleiner said machine house forward nance crane capable of that Condra was able and placing stress on the working within the very to draw upon previous structure as well as on constricted area of the experience of dragline the crane itself. dragline house, which maintenance cranes, A hoist from Condra’s contains motors and overcoming engineering K-Series was chosen for gearboxes controlling complexities to deliver the design because of its the excavating boom a machine that allows a adaptability and partic- and dragline, and large single hoist to carry out ularly robust construc- hydraulic cylinders to work that would more tion, well suited to these control the pontoons. usually be undertaken stresses. Space is at a premium. by multiple units. K-Series hoists are Condra proved bet- “Our design office produced in three main ter able than its rivals tabled an innovative configurations: foot- to meet the complex proposal that was also mounted, underslung criteria of the specifica- able to deliver more monorail and double- tion, chief of which was working room than our rail crab. Fully covered the requirement that the competitors,” he said. hoists in the series hoist be capable of sepa- “We can quite often provide lifting capaci- Measurement of partial discharge level during routine testing. rating completely from pull a rabbit out of the ties to 32 tons, while the maintenance crane, hat when nobody else open-drum units have export volumes of 60 ensure a high level former’s ability to full range of tests in- and moving away along can, but we think that capacities in excess of million tons per year of ingress protection withstand the heating house, in accordance individual roof beams as this time it was also 250 tons. Features on when the existing tip- against moisture and effects of non-sinu- with what these stan- an independently oper- our ability to manufac- all models include elec- plers are refurbished dust. soidal harmonic cur- dards and whatever ated underslung hoist to ture within a short lead tromagnetic DC disc in future. It will inte- “The enclosure rents created by elec- other requirements are recover machine com- time that helped win brakes, standard frame- grate with the rail sys- design also incor- tronic equipment. The designated by the cus- ponents to the central the order.” size motors with paral- tem bringing ore via porates cable boxes higher the K-factor, the tomer.” working space. Lead time for the lel rotors, double-acting the 860 km line from and Type C, totally greater the harmonic At Saldanha, Trafo The hoist has also contract is just four- limit switches, solid mines in the Northern enclosed plug-in bush- heating effects. Power Solutions is also to be able to indepen- teen weeks. bronze rope guides and Cape. Key aspects of ings for the termina- As dry-type trans- responsible for build- dently deliver loads to A key component of totally enclosed splash- the new infrastructure tions,” he says. “This formers are cooled ing auxiliary protec- transport waiting out- Condra’s overall design lubricated gearboxes. comprise the 285 ton provides a boot cov- without the use of oil, tion and control pan- side the dragline house, for the crane is its Lifting and reeving tippler itself, a load- ering which is touch- these units will receive els, which it locates should component manual beam interlock, arrangements include ing vault below ground potential safe, and also forced ventilation when remotely from the repair within the house which incorporates an centre-lift. and a conveyor tunnel. provides for efficient a preset temperature is transformers. These not be possible. anti-derailment limit Condra will deliver New buildings, service plug-and-play installa- reached. This ventila- include temperature The requirement was switch to prevent hoist the dragline mainte- roads, bridges, railway tion.” tion is provided from a control sensors that met by designing the movement until beams nance crane during the lines, conveyors, light- This is a signifi- row of fans which Trafo communicate with the crane’s 12,5-ton hoist are locked together. month following the ing and bulk electrical cant improvement on Power Solutions has port’s broader control as a beamchanging Besides rendering easing of Covid-19 quar- supply infrastructure the regular lug and designed to be bolted and monitoring net- machine, and fitting the impossible any move- antine restrictions. are also part of Trans- bolt copper connec- below the location of work.

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W W W . R T S A F R I C A . C O .Z A CBN May 2020 9 Increased production for facemasks and respirators “FIBERTEX, has ditioning units, auto- tial pre-filter layer, a components used increased production motive components dust-holding layer and to mould and shape capacity of materi- and filters in domestic the final nanofiber masks. als so desperately vacuum cleaners. layer. Media is avail- This material, with needed during the Fibertex depth fil- able in various thick- FFP1 and FFP 2 / global COVID-19 tration media – which nesses, depending N95 efficiency levels, pandemic,” explains extend the service-life on specific end-user is positioned adjacent Rosa Naidoo, Sales of the filter – have requirements. to the melt-blown and Manager, Fibertex a gradient structure Fibertex Breathetex outer spunbond layer Fibertex SA has developed versatile high-performance components, which form South Africa. “Our comprising an ini- 140WH is one of the of the protective mask. a critical part of protective facemasks and respirators. team is collaborat- ing with local mask manufacturers, to be able to promptly sup- ply high-quality face- masks and respirators, so desperately needed by health workers and the people of South Africa. We are deter- mined to do what we can to save lives and to help flatten the curve as quickly as possible. “It is critical in the design and manu- facture of facemasks and respirators, that the correct materi- als are used to meet stringent quality and safety requirements – as specified by healthcare authori- ties. Fibertex synthetic nonwovens and nano- fiber-treated products are certified for use in various functional layers in protective facemasks and respira- tors. Functions include moulding supports, particulate efficiency layers and barriers against the COVID-19 virus. These high-per- formance materials also offer protection against bacteria and liquid penetration.” Fibertex Nonwovens has developed a ver- satile component - Adhetex 40A90NP0 - which is designed to improve the filtration efficiency of protective face masks and to also extend their safe stor- age period. By utilising premium, high-effi- ciency Fibertex nano- fibre layers in the pro- duction of protective face masks, end-users can expect to reach N95 and FFP2 level of protection. The main benefit of Fibertex nanofibre layers, being a purely mechanical filtration layer, is guaranteed ALBERTON efficiency of the filtra- tion layer during the lifetime of the mask. Another impor- tant benefit of this advanced technology, is durability of the nanofiber layer, which enables extended stor- age time of masks, making them suitable for use as disaster and epidemic relief safety stocks. Fibertex Adhetex nano materials are most commonly used in HEPA (High- Efficiency Particulate Air) filters for masks, industrial dust collec- tion, gas turbine air inlet filtration, air-con- 10 CBN May 2020 Beyond the box MORE than 12 mil- ensures that waste paper years and this, plus the a new home. As a result, lion tons of paper and is diverted from landfill local economy’s lack of global prices of waste paper packaging have and recycled into new growth, means 2020 is paper have declined sig- been recovered in South products. expected to get off to a nificantly, and in some Africa for recycling dur- Although 2019 has slow start. countries, you even have ing the past decade. The seen over-capacity of China’s stricter to pay to have your waste overall paper collection both pulp and paper requirements for cleaner paper collected. rate in 2018 of 71.7% worldwide, collection waste paper imports These structural is comparable with the rates for the year-to-date since the end of 2017 changes present both a most successful countries are still looking good. and their ultimate aim of challenge and an oppor- globally. This, accord- However, the global having zero imports in a tunity. ing to the Paper Manu- market for waste paper year or two has meant facturers Association of has changed consider- that 30 million tons of Successful paper South Africa (PAMSA), ably over the past few waste paper needs to find recycling in SA

South Africa is in the enviable position of being able to recycle up to 90% of its recovered waste paper locally into paper packaging, serving the agricultural, manufac- turing and retail sectors. A country like Swe- den has high collection rates but only recycles 11%; the majority feeds waste-to-energy plants. The challenge – and opportunity – is to develop new uses for recovered waste paper during this economic slowdown, which has led to lower production by South African paper mills that use waste paper as raw material.

Greener opportunities in wood-based fibre products

PAMSA’s producer responsibility organisa- tion, Fibre Circle, has earmarked R2 million specifically for research and development of alternate and innovative uses for waste paper. Fibre Circle is aimed at broadening the scope and use of recovered paper through extended producer responsibil- ity (EPR). Represent- ing manufacturers and importers of paper and paper packaging, Fibre Circle’s EPR pro- gramme seeks to sup- port the establishment of infrastructure and alternative systems to support the collection and reprocessing of recy- clables. “In line with the circu- lar economy, we have to work together to develop new paper-based solu- tions to prevent valuable and usable fibre going to landfill and ensure it is turned into value,” says Francois Marais, manager of Fibre Cir- cle. “This will require exploring novel material substitutions.” “There is also a socio- economic imperative – we cannot afford to see the fruits of 10 years of entrepreneur training and SMME creation come to nothing,” says Marais. “We have to adjust to a new normal: reduce the amount of packaging we consume and find innovative uses for waste paper, beyond cardboard boxes.” Wood-based fibre, which includes paper and board, is a greener and renewable alter- native to fossil-based materials. CBN May 2020 11 BOILERS / BURNERS / COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY Boiler and burner service during lockdown

any institution that up to 10 boilers con- terface that collects visiting sites including: needs assistance offer- nected per site. & stores data of the Social distancing – the ing technical expertise All burner func- systems operations 2 m rule. as well as critical spare tions, fuel consumption and emissions. Establishing with parts. vs steam generation, • Control of all the customer the most steam flow metering, Critical industries burner and boiler appropriate times for fuel pressure sensor, served include health- functions to ensure service personnel to water level control, ide- care, food production, continuous optimum conduct safe work prac- al emissions (O , CO , livestock, oil, pharma- 2 2 levels of efficiency tices in vulnerable work CO) and many more ceutical and breweries. and operation, environments. parameters can be en- Service personnel are Remote Boiler abled and managed on • Immediate alert fully equipped with pro- Monitoring & a 24/7 basis. notification of ir- tective clothing, includ- Management– How The Autoflame regularities and any ing masks and gloves at does it work? Management Sys- control issues. all times. tem provides peace of • Expert opinion & Installations equipped mind when sites are support on call 24/7 Spare Parts with its Autoflame unmanned during lock- A number of service engineers in the field showing their commitment to the global down, providing: fight against the Corona virus. They are remotely monitoring client’s boilers and Management System, Service & Support Abundant supplies of are able to react timeously to ensure continuity of essential services. allow CT to log onto • Secure 24 h. con- critical spare parts are any site equipped with nected control room During this period always held in stock and COMBUSTION Tech- Essential Services Pro- Essential Services the technology and with 24/7 monitor- of lockdown, service during the lockdown nology (CT) is offi- vider during the lock- staff is on hand to sup- monitor a boiler run- ing. teams take all regula- period are available on cially registered as an down period. port customers and ning in real time - with • A data transfer in- tory precautions while a 24h /day basis. Converting a boiler from coal to NG demolition (or retire- be sufficient to meet (pendants), which results readily apparent. Trans- burner management sys- perform these aspects By Dale Stevick Senior ment) of existing coal the demand. However, in lower superheat tem- portation of fuel, fuel tem to maintain boiler of the project has the Specialist at Fossil Con- handling equipment. if the existing supply is peratures. Some boiler handling (coal pile man- safety and to the com- expertise and experience sulting Services (www. In some cases, existing not sufficient, or there is designs are able to oper- agement, conveying, dry- bustion control system necessary to develop and fossilconsulting.com) plant equipment such as no supply available, the ate despite this reduction ing, crushing, etc.) are to maintain boiler load. deliver an Operational flame scanners may be addition of a new natu- in temperature; others all eliminated. The need Changes to power plant Readiness Program that MODIFYING an exist- able to be reused follow- ral gas pipeline as well as require additional equip- for post-combustion con- operating procedures, will meet those demands. ing coal-fired boiler to ing the conversion. How- the associated regulating ment, such as flue gas trols, such as ash removal such as startup and While most Eskom natural gas firing capa- ever, a careful evaluation and filtration equipment recirculation fans, to and chemical injection shutdown, maintenance stations are between bility, either to replace or of each system should be must be considered. raise the overall boiler for emissions control procedures, and quali- 20 and 30 years old, we to supplement coal as the made to ensure that the Firing natural gas temperature to maintain may be completely elimi- fication procedures for have certainly had proj- primary fuel source, is an equipment to be reused causes a significant superheat temperature nated from the power both present and future ects with similarly aged extensive – and expensive won’t have a negative change to the boiler heat and maintain boiler effi- plant processes. These operators must also be (and older) boilers. I – project. Although each impact on the perfor- profile as compared to ciency. processes are both considered. believe that convert- project is different, the mance of the power plant firing coal. Because fir- These initial costs labour and maintenance While design and ing to natural gas can scope of the conversion following conversion. ing natural gas nearly must be balanced with intensive, and by elimi- construction of the con- actually extend the life will ultimately determine Additionally, the eliminates slagging and the long term financial nation, significant cost version project is vital expectancy of a boiler; the installation costs. adequacy of the natural fouling of boiler tubes, benefits of natural gas savings to operations can to success, choosing a however, there certainly Capital costs can be off- gas supply must be con- the heat released by firing. Fuel costs are one be achieved. company to develop a are other factors to con- set by several factors. sidered. Some sites may burning natural gas is of the primary consider- Any new systems training and qualifica- sider, such as boiler tube First, natural gas sys- already have natural gas absorbed lower in the ations in this long term associated with the tion program as well as strength (i.e. number tems have fewer “moving available, either to other furnace. This results in analysis. The direct cost conversion will require operating and mainte- of plugged tubes), that parts” such as coal con- units or as an ignition less heat available in the savings of natural gas modifications to the nance procedures is just would affect the struc- veyors, crusher/dryers, fuel source. In this case, upper areas of the boiler verses coal are obvious; existing control systems, as vital. Make sure that tural and thermal integ- etc. For this reason, the the existing supply may for the superheater tubes others may not be as including changes to the the company chosen to rity of the systems. maintenance and man- power costs associated with the natural gas sys- tems are less expensive than the coal systems. Second, projected fuel costs between coal and natural gas show that natural gas will remain cheaper per BTU than coal for the foreseeable future. Finally, by rank- ing higher in the merit order, a natural gas pow- ered unit may be called Steinmüller Africa (Pty) Ltd. is one of the enterprises in Bilfinger upon more frequently Power Africa (Pty) Ltd., the South African subsidiary of German to be brought online to meet demand, thereby based Bilfinger. Our presence in the local market, spanning increasing revenue. 53 years, is testimony to our unrivalled expertise in the steam There are numerous factors which must be generation industry. Services offered range from the design considered when evalu- and manufacturing to the construction and maintenance of ating the possibility of a coal to natural gas con- boiler pressure parts. At our South African based manufacturing version project, such as facilities, we also specialise in fabrication of high-pressure cost (both short term and feedwater heaters, pressure vessels, pipe supports and WE long term), access to fuel supply, emissions, and compensators. On-site maintenance crews provide support impacts to power plant performance. Each fac- to the power generation and petrochemical sectors. tor must be evaluated to www.steinmuller.bilfinger.com determine if a fuel con- MAKE version is feasible. Engineering design services Boiler pressure parts Initial cost is a large factor to be consid- Commissioning, field and testing services Bellows ered. Converting a coal fired boiler to natural Headers Induction bending of HP/HT piping gas requires extensive Heat treatment (workshop and in situ) HP Heaters POWER modifications to existing power plant equipment Piping technology Pipe supports (including the internal Plant erection services Explosive welding structure of the boiler), the installation of new equipment, and the WORK

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Cummins will utilise blower that sends fil- nologies and manufac- to get personal protec- labour and equipment tered air into a hood turing expertise could tive equipment, includ- typically used for pro- or head top that covers be relevant as we part- ing PAPRs, to the ducing diesel engine the wearer’s head or ner in new ways to help heroic healthcare work- filters to manufacture face. protect healthcare pro- ers and first respond- high-efficiency partic- They provide fessionals.” ers on the frontlines of ulate filters for use in increased levels of res- Cummins will use the COVID-19 fight,” 3M’s Powered Air Puri- piratory protection, existing manpower and Mike Roman, 3M fying Respirators especially for critical equipment at its Neills- Chairman of the Board healthcare situations ville, Wisconsin facil- and Chief Executive CUMMINS has such as aerosol gen- ity in the US to pleat Officer, highlights. reached an agreement erating procedures. the media, assemble “Our partnership with with 3M to manufac- PAPRs may also be it into cartridge hous- Cummins will help us ture high-efficiency more comfortable to ings and carry final produce more of this particulate filters for wear for those who testing before shipping critical equipment in use in 3M’s Powered need respiratory pro- the filters to Valley, the coming months.” Air Purifying Respira- tection for long periods Nebraska, where 3M’s Cummins’ Filtra- tors (PAPRs). of time. PAPRs are manufac- tion business designs, PAPRs are impor- The partnership has tured. Production of manufactures and sells tant equipment for the potential to more the filters at Cummins’ air, fuel, hydraulic and front-line healthcare than double the cur- Neillsville location is lube filtration, as well workers responding to rent production of fil- ramped up its produc- equipment due to the Executive Officer of expected to begin by as chemical technology the COVID-19 pan- ters for 3M’s PAPRs. tion of PAPRs to meet COVID-19 pandemic. Cummins says that the end of April. products for diesel and demic. PAPRs use The additional filters a surge in demand for Tom Linebarger, “Working with 3M, we “3M continues to gas-powered equip- a battery-powered are needed as 3M has personal protective Chairman and Chief discovered our tech- work around the clock ment around the world. Low-cost automated bag mask ventilator developed

SEEING the need an award-winning Port engineered solution components will have for devices to assist Elizabeth-based pul- designed from the out- to be imported, “but people suffering from monologist, who has set for manufacture we are setting our Corona-19 and other provided guidance on with full production pricing benchmark at diseases, a multi-disci- additional features. and cost optimisation R5 000 or less. plinary team of inno- Propella incu- in mind,” says Engeli “This isn’t about vative young engineers batees and Nelson Enterprise Develop- maximising profits, but based at the Propella Mandela University ment operations direc- getting an operational Business Incubator in engineering students tor Wayne Oosthuizen. and cost-effective ven- Port Elizabeth have Zain Imran and Neo Engeli, which tilator into hospitals,” dropped all their other Mabunda teamed up founded the Propella says Oosthuizen. projects to develop a with Zain’s brother incubator together with A production facility low-cost bag mask ven- Zaahid and Kelvin the NMU, is assisting is being designed with tilator. Langwani to develop with fund-raising and the help of Grant Min- The device fills the a working prototype commercialisation of nie of Propella, who is urgent need for a low- within five days. the bag ventilator to an industrial engineer. cost non-invasive ven- “In anticipation ensure it is made avail- “We have the factory tilator for less serious of the lockdown we able to hospitals and space and are sourc- cases, and frees up the moved our 3D printer clinics as soon as pos- ing certified reusable expensive units used and other necessary sible. face masks, which will in intensive care units equipment and com- “We are aiming to both bring down the for those in need of ponents such as motor start production as operating costs of the advanced care. and microcontroller soon as the tooling for machines and speed up “I was impressed from Propella to Zain’s the injection moulded delivery. by the simplicity, home for the lock- parts is complete. All “The plan is to pro- yet effectivity of the down,” says Mabunda. that is holding us back duce up to 20 000 units design,” says Port Eliz- At the heart of the Neo Mabunda (left) and Zain Imran. is the finalisation of a month, if the market abeth anaesthetist spe- unit is an inexpensive the funding needed for demands this,” he says. cialist Dr Hennie Smit. plastic pouch called a ticked all the boxes, he adds. is also linked into the the tooling and initial “This fast-track roll- “It is meant to assist bag-valve resuscitator, such as the volume of The Salutaris (Latin Massachusetts Insti- investment in compo- out from concept to respiration and not or Ambu bag, which air delivered to the for life-saving) device tute of Technology nents,” says Oosthui- production shows the full ventilation, and most hospitals already lungs, the breaths per is powered by a servo (MIT) in the United zen. power of the Propella therefore only needs a keep – and, crucially, minute, Inspiration/ motor that expands States, which is work- Another Propella ecosystem which we tight-fitting face mask, according to Zain Expiration Ratio (IE) and contracts two ing on a similar con- incubatee Clifford have crafted over the and is suitable for use Imran, already has the and control/fail-safe arms. Rapid prototyp- cept. Hamilton is working past few years,” says in general wards where necessary medical cer- capabilities,” says ing was possible thanks “A number of teams on the moulds and Propella manager it can be monitored by tification. Imran. to the 3D printer. around the world have helping with the design Anita Palmer. non-specialist nurses,” “We set the stan- “The result is a pre- It can be powered by announced ventilators to make it as efficient he said after evaluating dards based on WHO intensive care ventila- mains or a car battery. which appear to be as possible for manu- Further information the working prototype. (World Health Organ- tor that ticks many of Durability testing is functional, but where facturing. is available on the Dr Smit’s assess- isation) requirements the requirements of a underway. the Salutaris differs Final pricing is not Propella website, www. ment is supported by for ventilators and high-end ventilator,” The Propella team is that it is a highly yet available as some thepropella.co.za AirAsia unveils red PPE suits for cabin crew

LOW-COST carrier pines’ Department of AirAsia has introduced Health. “Flight attendants will be new personal protec- According to Mr required to wear the PPE on tive equipment (PPE) Quinones’ Instagram for its cabin crews to be account, the Los Ange- all of the carrier’s domestic and used as flights resume les-based designer has in the coming days in been busy designing international flights.” the region. and manufacturing Designed in col- PPE suits for hospitals Singapore Airlines On April 17, AirA- laboration with Fili- as well as brands such recently announced the sia announced it is set pino fashion designer as AirAsia following cancellation of 96 per to resume scheduled Puey Quinones, the the outbreak of the cent of its scheduled domestic flights com- PPE suits, which were coronavirus. flights until the end of mencing with Malaysia launched last month Flight attendants will June, while Mr Richard on Wednesday (April during a recovery be required to wear the Branson is reportedly 29), followed by Thai- flight from Bangkok PPE on all of the carri- seeking a buyer land on Friday (May to Manila, embrace er’s domestic and inter- for Virgin Atlantic 1), India (May 4), Indo- the airline’s signature national flights. Airways as he struggles nesia (May 7) and the red-hot colour and Airlines are among to secure a £500 mil- Philippines (May 16), have reportedly been the businesses hit hard- lion (R12,5bn) govern- subject to approval Zoot suits for cabin staff! approved by the Philip- est by the pandemic. ment bailout. from authorities. CBN May 2020 13 SAFETY SOLUTIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

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Over the years they have grown to one of the largestCape suppliers and KZN, of Personal located Protective in Cape Town Equipment (head office), in Southern Wellington, Africa. CurrentlyWorcester, it Saldanhahas 10 branches Bay, George, throughout Mossel theBay, Northern, Port Elizabeth, Western, East SouthernLondon, andDurban Eastern and Kathu. largest suppliers of Personal Protective Equipment in Southern Africa. Currently it has 10 branches throughout the Northern, Western, Southern and Eastern Cape and KZN, located in Cape Town (head office), Wellington, Worcester, Saldanha Bay, George, Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth, East London, Durban and Kathu. Cape and KZN, located in Cape Town (head office), Wellington, Worcester, Saldanha Bay, George, Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth, East London, Durban and Kathu. The company – a level 3 BEEE contributor – is proud of its reputation, stock holding and service delivery to its customers. A comprehensive range of per- The companysonal protective – a level equipment 3 BEEE contributor is supplied – to is aproud diverse of spectrumits reputation, of industries stock holding including and Mining,service Manufacturing, delivery to its Oilcustomers. & Gas, Agriculture, A comprehensive Construction, range of Fishing per- and The company – a level 3 BEEE contributor – is proud of its reputation, stock holding and service delivery to its customers. A comprehensive range of per- sonal Foodprotective industry. equipment is supplied to a diverse spectrum of industries including Mining, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Construction, Fishing and sonal protective equipment is supplied to a diverse spectrum of industries including Mining, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Construction, Fishing and Food industry. Food industry. Its mantra is at all times, to strive for on-time, in full order delivery to the customer’s doorstep by well-presented friendly staff via its fleet of 22 highly vis- Its mantraible delivery is at all vehicles.times, to strive for on-time, in full order delivery to the customer’s doorstep by well-presented friendly staff via its fleet of 22 highly vis- Its mantra is at all times, to strive for on-time, in full order delivery to the customer’s doorstep by well-presented friendly staff via its fleet of 22 highly vis- ible delivery vehicles. ible delivery vehicles. 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It also has close rela- tionshipsBova, with LeMaitre, number Wayne, of international Neptune, suppliersProfit, Uvex, and providesHoneywell, premium DuPont PPE and products CAT amongst from 3M, others. tionships with number of international suppliers and provides premium PPE products from 3M, Bova, LeMaitre, Wayne, Neptune, Profit, Uvex, Honeywell, DuPont and CAT amongst others. Bova, LeMaitre, Wayne, Neptune, Profit, Uvex, Honeywell, DuPont and CAT amongst others. 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Contact Pienaar Brothers today for all your PPE requirements. Contact Pienaar Brothers today for all your PPE requirements. 14 CBN May 2020 EXHIBITIONS & CONFERENCES 2020 2021 Africa Energy Indaba

THE annual Africa The Africa Energy The main event is Council and host- Energy Indaba con- Indaba is well estab- linked with a host of ing strategic part- ference and exhibi- lished and known side events including nerships with many tion, comprising B2B to attract African networking activi- other energy industry and B2G platforms energy decision mak- ties and an interac- bodies, the Africa for direct contact into ers, including Energy tive Market Place Energy Indaba enjoys the African continent, Ministers, to source Business Matchmak- the backing of lead- will be hosted from the latest energy ing Programme. ing energy organisa- the 2 – 3 March 2021 solutions to meet the Adopted as the tions who attract their at the CTICC in Cape continent’s growing Africa regional event energy constituencies Town. energy demand. of the World Energy to attend the event.

SAPICS event postponed African Utility Week and POWER-

IN light of the Co- supply chain profes- For further infor- GEN Africa - free virtual event vid-19 pandemic, sionals. mation or to register SAPICS, The Profes- New dates for the for SAPICS 2020, AFRICAN Utility ers, the organisers are pert speakers on the ED with peers sional Body for Supply conference, which was call 011 023 6701 or Week and POWER- to stage a Virtual Event industry’s hot topics through our exclusive Chain Management, scheduled for the end email info@SAPICS. GEN Africa may have taking place on 11-15 • GET IN- virtual matchmaking has announced the of June, have been se- org.za. Up-to the-min- been postponed to No- May 2020. FORMED about the postponement of the cured from 22 to 25 ute information is also vember 2020 but due To find out more and to The event promises latest insights and 2020 SAPICS Confer- November 2020 at the posted on the SAPICS to popular demand for register, visit https://www. participants will: ence, Africa’s leading Century City Confer- Conference web- information, expert solutions with 10 ses- african-utility-week. knowledge sharing and ence Centre in Cape site: https://conference. opinion and connections • KEEP EN- sions over five days com/virtual/virtual-pro- networking event for Town. SAPICS.org with peers and custom- GAGED with ex- • STAY CONNECT- gramme. Securex, A-OSH EXPO and Facilities Management Expo postponed to August 2020

SPECIALISED Ex- curex South Africa, Director of Specialised and built environments hibitions, a division A-OSH EXPO and Exhibitions, says, “We later this year, and ap- of the Montgomery Facilities Management fully support the coun- preciates the support Group, exhibition or- Expo trade shows to 18 trywide lock-down, of all stakeholders.” ganiser, has taken de- to 20 August 2020. and have decided to cisive action following The three co-located postpone the expos to Queries around Se- developments in the shows will still take later in the year. Spe- curex, A-OSH EXPO COVID-19 national place at Gallagher cialised Exhibitions and Facilities Man- state of disaster. The Convention Centre in looks forward to host- agement Expo can be organisation has opted Johannesburg. ing a strong showing directed to svens@ to reschedule its Se- Gary Corin, Managing for the safety, security specialised.com Western Cape Government to turn CTICC into 800 bed COVID-19 hospital

THE Western Cape use of the CTICC will has hosted world lead- hire cost of the venue, for patients, present- before the expected Western Cape Gov- Cabinet agreed to use make up the majority of ers and celebrations. Its as part of its contribu- ing with milder clinical peak when these beds ernment are working the CTICC as a tempo- this shortfall- and allow use as a hospital to care tion to the fight against signs who need hos- will be required. together to ensure a rary COVID-19 hospi- care to be rendered to for hundreds of ill peo- coronavirus. The tem- pitalisation and treat- The comprehen- proactive and effective tal, creating the capac- those who need it. ple during this global porary infrastructure ment including admin- sive layout of all the response to the pan- ity for the care of an The remainder of the pandemic is its most build, operating and istration of oxygen. The services which will be demic. Due to the iden- additional 800 people shortfall will be made significant contribution catering costs for the CTICC will not provide made available on site tified shortfall of hos- at the peak of the pan- up of temporary beds to our region yet. initial hire period will for care for patients – including the beds, pital beds, we need to demic. in other facilities, in The agreement total approximately with more severe clini- showers, nursing sta- make use of the avail- Globally, healthcare appropriate geographic allows the Western R47 million. cal signs, which will tions, support stations, able resources at our resources have been locations. Cape Government to This amount excludes require intensive care physio stations, and disposal to adequately placed under severe Since it opened its make use of the CTICC the costs that the treatment. bulk oxygen storage address the outbreak pressure as a result of doors, the CTICC has 1 building immediately Department of Health Security at the site tank spaces, amongst and to treat patients COVID-19. been an important part up until 7 Septem- will incur in provid- will be provided by the others, – has already on a large-scale. This The Western Cape’s of the City of Cape ber, with an option to ing clinical equipment, CTICC and augmented been prepared and as facility is well-placed scenario planning has Town and the Western extend this on a month- oxygen, medication and by the City of Cape of today, is signed off with the necessary predicted a shortfall of Cape- contributing to to-month basis until the temporary staff for the Town. for execution. infrastructure to eas- 1 000 acute beds in the the travel and events end of the year. temporary hospital. The site will be fitted Cape Town Mayor, ily allow the site to be Province at the peak economy and creating The CTICC has The intermediate out to be ready by the Dan Plato said: “The used as a temporary of the pandemic. The thousands of jobs. It agreed to waive the care beds will cater first week of June, well City of Cape Town and hospital.” CBN May 2020 15 FINANCIAL SERVICES Standard Bank to fuel Payment24 SOUTH Africa’s larg- tions, mobile fuelling According to Derick ment24 would also Rahil said Pay- est bank Standard solutions and vehicle De Vries - the execu- allow Standard Bank to ment24 was already Bank has acquired an tracking as well as tele- tive head of fleet man- provide its customers on a growth trajectory. influential 40% stake matics and geofencing agement at Standard and oil company part- “But this new deal in Century City-based solutions. Bank - the activities of ners with an effective positions us for further digital fuel manage- These solutions are Payment24 aligned to and digitally enabled exponential growth. ment solutions and all developed locally. the Bank’s efforts and solution to facilitate We see this as a very telematics company The emergence of key strategic objectives fuel, repairs and toll strong partnership, Payment24 Group. Standard Bank as a of developing mean- purchases across the with synergies across Payment24 Group major investor in Pay- ingful relationships 35 transport hubs and a number of divisions.” – which was only ment24 is surprising that provide innovative corridors in Africa. Payment24 had launched in 2014 - is a – and CBN wonders solutions for clients. “These payment humble beginnings five fast growing technol- whether with local tele- “At the same time, solutions provide years go when it was ogy development firm matics specialists like the acquisition is set to mobile, RFID (radio launched out of Para- that supports compa- Mix Telematics and fast-track Payment24’s frequency identifica- digm Group, a Cape nies with large vehicle fuel companies like growth as it can lev- tion) and biometric Town-based informa- fleets. Kaap Agri’s The Fuel erage new opportuni- capabilities that are tion and communica- giant BP and super- gramme in San Fran- The company was Company were inter- ties.” cloud-based, infra- tions technology (ICT) market chain Pick n cisco in 2017 - which launched to fill a gap in ested in the company. De Vries believed structurally light with company. Pay Smart Shopper – paved the way for an the fleet fuel payment Joint CEO of Pay- that through Stand- short deployment time- The big differ- where a loyalty card entry into the US. space, and already ment24 Shadab Rahil ard Banks’s strategic frames…it’s exactly entiator was Pay- now sees Payment24 However, while the operates across Africa reported that the new investment into Pay- what our clients expect ment24’s ability to technologies underpin- company had planned and boasts a wide deal was driven by a ment24, the bank’s from their fleet man- independently verify a ning fuel transactions to expand into North adoption of its fuel successful three-year fleet management seg- agement provider”. specific vehicle on the for 7 million-strong America last year, management app relationship with vari- ment would strengthen Rahil noted that Pay- forecourt together with cardholder base. This growth across Africa in South Africa. ous divisions of Stand- its footprint across ment24 had a good rela- the identification of effectively became the was so strong in recent Payment24 has part- ard Bank. the African continent. tionship with Standard the driver. biggest fuel loyalty months that a US foray nerships with major This included the He reckoned the bank Bank for some years. At that point the programme in South had to be delayed. filling stations in the roll-out of the Blue- would also remain the “Our new partnership systems available Africa, giving Pick n Payment24 has country. Fuel Fleet Card system leading digital and presents opportunities tended to be very hard- Pay’s Smart Shoppers been expanding across The company’s solu- across Namibia - which analytics-led fleet for both Standard Bank ware intensive, were loyalty points when Namibia, Kenya, tions include the Pay- ensures that only management services and Payment24. Stand- extremely susceptible they refuel at BP fuel Ghana, Botswana, ment24 fuel manage- authorised vehicles provider in Africa. ard Bank is the biggest to fraud and provided stations. Nigeria and Mozam- ment platform, fleet are able to fill up and De Vries added that bank in Africa, so this minimal real-time Payment24 was also bique, and aims to be fuel management solu- authorize transactions. the investment in Pay- gives Payment24 lever- capabilities. selected as one of 36 one of the top three age for growth into new A major break- ventures to participate players in the pan-Afri- markets and customer through came in 2019 in the international can fuel payment space segments across the when a partnership was 500 Startups Global within the next few Dealing with the continent.” launched with energy Seed Accelerator pro- years. devil you know AS you enter into a bad place to start. As 2. 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Bekker says, “To make teria to qualify for a aimed at facilitating ward, Ukheshe has the tion facilities, through Businesses can mit- it through this pandemic payment holiday: micro-payments with ability to offer both its current platform. igate the economic “You can register It can also provide an and to prevent total eco- • Your business must a broader objective to Peer to Peer (P2P) impact of Covid-19 by via app, USSD audit trail and manage nomic collapse, regular be based in South address financial inclu- and Peer to Merchant taking their business sion across the conti- (P2M) transactions: the dispensation pro- South African consum- Africa or WhatsApp, cess end-to-end. ers must continue to digital wherever possi- making it nent: “This makes us “You can register via • The annual turnover a perfect solution to app, USSD or What- The Ukheshe App make their payments to ble and maintain con- of your business universally the current crisis of sApp, making it uni- is free, user friendly businesses. SME’s are tact with their customer must be less than 20 grant disbursements. versally accessible. It and easy to download the heart of our econ- base. Rerouting all accessible.” million rand Not only do we offer means that you can pay for anyone needing omy and employ mil- communication to cell • Your accounts and phone lines, video-con- a touchless payment and get paid via the to transact without a lions of South Africans This move aims to bank account. tax must be paid up ferencing and email and facility, we also address platform with no bank who still need salaries.” assist NGOs and gov- to date including transitioning into the key challenges such account, you just need As of the 1st of April ernment departments as a simple and easy a mobile phone.” Android: https://play. payments for March e-commerce space can 2020, till the 30th of looking for alternative, to use system that is With more than 90 google.com/store/apps/ • Your business must aid in stabilising some June 2020, the payment cost effective solutions accessible and includes million mobile connec- details?id=guru.jini. be in good standing holiday will suspend of a business’ income for mass disburse- an effective cash-out tions in South Africa ukheshe&hl=en_ZA with the bank your legal obligation to and allow entrepreneurs ments. mechanism. While, according to Statisa, meet your full monthly to continue to do busi- Clayton Hayward, importantly, the plat- Ukheshe is broadly iOS: https://itunes. bank repayment. How- The payment holiday ness to a certain extent” CEO and founder of form is also extremely accessible to the infor- apple.com/us/app/ ever, it does not stop does not include pay- Bekker concludes. Ukheshe, says that the safe and secure.” mal sector. Hayward ukheshe/id1350353337 ‘Considering selling your business?’

THE decision to sell over the years? “There very complex and time- change. From the and/or by means of must fully under- in terms of goals, your business could are very important consuming proposition business perspec- a Discounted Cash stand the deal objectives, ethics well be the most impor- decisions a business with many issues to tive one must also Flow – which is structure and its and values.” tant decision a busi- owner must make and it address, and many ‘pit- consider the stage most applicable to implications, as George New adds ness owner will make. is vital that a qualified falls’ to avoid! George of the business in its your business and well as any earnings “We provide a full While there is plenty of and experienced pro- touches on certain of life cycle, industry will result in the warranties or other turnkey solution for information available fessional be appointed these issues below: activity, as well as best valuation? guarantees. the seller from the on starting a business to advice on the trans- • Timing the sale its capital require- • “Compliance and • “The buyer should initial preparation of venture there is little action” says George of your business ments for further deal structure - A be a good strategic the business for sale advice and guidance on New of Horizon Capi- in terms of your growth. business can be and cultural fit to to the facilitation of when and how to exit a tal Corporate Finance, personal objec- • “Value maximisa- sold under different ensure synergies are the purchase payment. business. a Cape Town based, tives is critical. tion - Determina- types of sale agree- maximised. In most The service com- So if you are consid- ‘boutique’ corporate Considerations are tion of the market ments each having cases the seller will mences with attaining ering selling your busi- finance house, special- retirement, part-re- value of a business very different tax, be required to stay an understanding of the business as well as ness how do you maxi- ising in the sale and tirement, personal - a business can be risk, legal and on for a period of the owners personal mise the return on your acquisition of medium asset diversification, valued by price/ accounting implica- time and so needs objectives; it assists in ‘sweat and tears’ and sized enterprises. Sell- a new venture, or earnings multiples, tions. to get along with preparing the business financial investment ing a business can be a merely a lifestyle Net Asset Value • “Business sellers the new owners for sale, wholly or par- tially; undertakes a val- uation of the business; prepares a comprehen- sive Information Mem- orandum; approaches potential buyers in a discreet and selective manner; identifies the optimal deal structure and negotiates a ‘fair’ price. Thereafter it A SELECTION OF THE TRANSACTIONS WE HAVE FACILITATED oversees the prepara- tion of the Sale Agree- ment and supporting Part Sale of The Sale of Part Sale of The Sale of Part Sale of The Sale of The Sale of The Sale of documentation as well Imbali Digital SkyJacks as facilitating the pay-

Solutions to Group to ment”. All discussions with a specialist potential buyers are retail chain to a to Lambrianos to Private governed by confiden- to Private to Private Transport to Private Packaging Investors tiality agreements to Investors Investors Operator Investors Systems protect the interests of the parties. Should you be considering the sale of your business, or seeking acquisitions, please contact our For more information Corporate Finance team on 021 425 8586 for a confidential chat. email gnew@horizon- capital.co.za or visit the George – [email protected] I Cell: 083 452 5872 I www.horizoncapital.co.za website: www.horizon- capital.co.za CBN May 2020 17 LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Reusable label holders What is SCM? SUPPLY Chain Man- highly in demand for of quality within the “MARKEN label agement (also known those seeking to fur- supply chain. holders are perfect for as SCM) focuses on ther a career within this attaching control doc- • Gives students a the movement and stor- challenging yet exciting umentation to bins, better knowledge field. crates and racking age of materials, data, of the basic steps in diverse industries, inventory, goods and involved in purchas- Why Consider to prevent data inac- finances as they move ing, as well as the A Supply Chain curacies,” says Ian from the point of ori- purchasing environ- Management Course? Gallie, sales manager, gin to the point of pur- ment as it applies to Conceptainer, spe- chase. Many different the public sector. processes are involved Providing a compre- cialists in the custom- • Enables students to in this process, which hensive overview of design and manufac- devise a plan that essentially deals with the various aspects of ture of packaging sys- ensures delivery and the co-ordination of SCM, Supply Chain tems. “These sturdy stakeholder satis- supply chains within Management qualifica- label holders are re-us- faction, through the and among various tions focus on quality able, hygienic and easy management and businesses. improvement, innova- to keep clean .These planning of projects Numerous supply tion and how it affects high impact-resistant according to best networks and chan- the supply chain, chal- label holders are unaf- practices set by nels are involved in the lenge affecting the sup- fected by ultra-violet project management production and deliv- ply chain, risk man- rays and challenging Marken label holder for attaching control documentation. processes. weather conditions ery of products and agement and various and are also designed often unsightly, une- chamfered edges of the trol sheets. This system services. Before goods other modules that help • Provides students for non-absorption of conomical and has holder are adaptable enables scanners to reach the customer, to nurture qualified, with an understand- contaminants, offering a short operational to suit most packaging read card information they go through a skilled supply chain pro- ing of the numerous extended service life, lifespan. Conventional designs. This labelling easily, eliminating data chain of processes that fessionals. This qualifi- methodologies, even in tough envi- pouches easily disfig- system can also be inaccuracies. could include anything cation is ideal for those tools and tactics ronments, as well as ure and eventually tear attached to trolleys, Self-tapping screws from operations man- who are already work- used in negotiations the food sector, which or break. Added to the containers, racking or blind rivets fix the agement to logistics, ing in a supply chain while also providing demands pristine con- inconvenience of this, and shelving. Marken label holder procurement, IT and field or similar role and a solid foundation ditions. unsightly adhesive resi- Allowing horizontal securely to the bin, warehousing. SCM can wish to update skills or for better negotiat- “They replace con- due can be retained on and vertical movement using the locating holes be defined as the inte- knowledge, those want- ing skills. ventional clear plas- the container or rack- of packaging when provided. Backing grated management of ing to advance within • Equips students tic holders used to fix ing when removed.” labels are in position plates or washers are supply chain activities, management roles as with the fundamen- control documenta- Units are manufac- and by inverting the used to fix the holder and has the primary well as those wanting to tals of clear role dif- tion to rotor moulded tured to the required label holder, it can to canvas and PVC goal of creating value, pursue a career within ferentiation, respon- bins, canvas and PVC size, using recyclable accommodate an A4 material stillages. The boosting infrastruc- this field. sibilities of various material containers. Polypropylene (PP); sheet vertically. The recommended fixing ture, leveraging global A typical Supply people within the The conventional available in blue, black, replaceable plastic method of these hold- logistics and delivery. Chain Management supply chain and the means of fixing con- grey and also in speci- document clips can ers to steel cage and As such, supply certificate from a dis- correct measures trol documentation, fied corporate colours be moved to various steel frame stillages is chain professionals are tance learning institute to enable effective using adhesive cards to enhance a compa- positions on the label by cable ties or blind required to have spe- such as Regent Busi- processes. or clear pouches, is ny’s brand. The vertical holder to suit stock con- rivets. ness School provides cialised training that • Gives students enables them to effec- learners with the fol- lowing abilities: awareness of basic tively oversee various price and cost anal- supply chain functions. • Provides students ysis from a purchas- From transportation with a better under- ing and production Warehousing facility keeps to warehousing, inven- standing of SCM, as point of view, along tory management and well as the benefit of with a foundation production, this role integrated planning for strategic think- plays a vital part of any within the business ing. mines productive successful business. sector, the compo- For this reason, Sup- nents of a supply Contact Regent for more Martin Jones. ply Chain Manage- chain process and information at https:// “The service com- ment courses are often the overall objects regent.ac.za/contact-us/ ponent in these trials includes a dedicated service technician who visits site for checking and fine-tuning during the trial,” says Jones. “This level of technical on-site collaboration from our teams allows operational parameters to be closely monitored and refinements made to specific performance requirements.” The large stockhold- ing of spares at Storm- ill for pumps, cyclones A view of the spare parts store at the FLSmidth Stormill facility. and valves is based on historical and fore- OPTIMISING cus- cal capability across flanged and wafer type. casted customer con- tomers’ production FLSmidth’s range “Our workshop and sumption. Key custom- and maximising their of KREBS® slurry warehousing capacity ers also hold strategic return on investment pumps, cyclones and equip us to respond consignment stocks at is the ongoing mission valves,” says Lane, quickly to customers their sites. These are of the well-resourced “allowing us to service in various regions of currently located in FLSmidth’s warehous- customers through Africa and beyond,” he Zambia, the Demo- ing facility in Stormill, sub-Saharan Africa and says. “This is critical in cratic Republic of west of Johannesburg. into the Middle East.” helping maintain their Congo and Tanzania, as According to Derek Strategic stocking is operational uptime well as with an agent in Lane, operations man- done on the full range while keeping costs South Africa’s North- ager at FLSmidth, of KREBS pumps down.” ern Cape Province. continued investment from the UMD™ The quality of the He emphasises that in the facility over the heavy duty, mill- FLSmidth’s KREBS all the Stormill facil- past decade has kept MAX™, split casing pump range also allows ity’s activity is strictly it at the leading edge slurryMAX™, gravel- them to be offered to governed by recog- of customer service. MAX™ and vMAX™ customers on a trial nised international Today, it has grown to range, all of which fea- basis. Trial pumps can standards. The opera- 10,500 m2 under roof ture a recessed impel- be run against time tion is certified with and 1,660 m2 under ler design allowing the or tonnage targets to ISO 9001 for quality, crane, with dual lifting pumps to run dry. In ensure that they exceed ISO 14001 for environ- capacity of up to 40 addition, Technequip™ the performance of mental management tons. valves are stocked in existing equipment, and OSHAS 18001 for “We have techni- a variety of sizes, both says service manager safety and health. 18 CBN May 2020 TRANSPORT: VEHICLE TRACKING SA fleet management market analysis - 2019 to 2023

million units at the end lasting until 2023 The South African mated installed bases populations and of 2018 to 3.2 million • Outlook on the fleet management mar- of at least 30 000 fleet commercial fleets by 2023. African fleet man- ket is clearly dominated management units in in South Africa agement market by five domestic players the country. Bidtrack’s and other African Highlights from this beyond South with broad telematics owner Bidvest is nota- countries. report include: Africa portfolios and more bly in the process of • A comprehensive • Insights from than 100 000 fleet acquiring Eqstra Fleet overview of the numerous inter- The penetration rate management units in Management including fleet management views with mar- in the total population use in this market. The GPS Tracking Solu- value chain and key ket-leading compa- of non-privately owned analyst ranks Cartrack tions. applications. fleet vehicles used by and MiX Telematics as Players just outside nies • In-depth analysis of businesses is at the the largest providers of of the top list include • New data on vehicle market trends and same time estimated fleet management solu- Autotrak, Digital Mat- populations and key developments. to increase from 34.6 tions in South Africa, ter, Pointer Telocation commercial fleets together with having • Updated profiles in South Africa and percent in 2018 to 63.1 (PowerFleet), ACM percent in 2023. South more than 0.5 mil- Track, PFK Electron- of 24 aftermarket other African lion active units in the fleet management countries Africa is a relatively ics, Geotab, and Key mature telematics mar- country. Tracker is the Telematics. Interna- solution providers. • A comprehensive ket and the penetra- third-largest player fol- tional commercial vehi- • Summary of OEM overview of the tion rate is comparably lowed by Netstar and cle OEMs including propositions from fleet management high from an interna- Ctrack (Inseego). Scania, Daimler, MAN, commercial vehicle value chain and key tional perspective. Far Other top-10 players and Volvo Group have brands. applications from all deployments on the South African further all introduced • Market forecasts • In-depth analysis of are however full-scale fleet management mar- fleet telematics solu- lasting until 2023. market trends and advanced FM solu- ket include local pro- tions in South Africa. key developments tions. A notable share viders such as Bidtrack • Outlook on the African fleet man- • Updated profiles of the installed fleet (Bidvest Group), Highlights from the agement market of 24 aftermarket telematics systems on Digit Vehicle Track- fourth edition of the beyond South fleet management the South African mar- ing (Digicell) and GPS report: Africa. solution providers ket is represented by Tracking Solutions THE “Fleet Manage- The number of FM comparably low-end (Eqstra Fleet Manage- • Insights from ment in South Africa - systems in active use • Summary of OEM tracking systems, e.g. ment), as well as inter- numerous inter- For more informa- 4th Edition” report is forecasted to grow propositions from light FM solutions, national players includ- views with mar- tion about this report has been added to at a compound annual commercial vehicle including SVR systems ing Webfleet Solutions ket-leading compa- visit https://www. ResearchAndMarkets. growth rate (CAGR) brands extended with basic (Bridgestone) and Gur- nies. researchandmarkets. com’s offering. of 15 percent from 1.6 • Market forecasts FM features. tam, all having esti- • New data on vehicle com/r/wb0urd A way forward for Ford Credit offers relief

a sustainable road- FORD Motor Com- the impact on defaults, of any form of uncer- COVID-19 restric- pany of Southern we are looking at vari- tainty or financial dis- tions. While the pay- Africa (FMCSA) has ous possible scenarios tress.” ments will be deferred, confirmed its support and related actions that Personal custom- it’s important to note transport logistics for Ford Credit custom- may become necessary ers will be required that finance charges ers in response to the should customers find to provide a motiva- will continue to accrue growing impact of the themselves in finan- tional letter with the for the period, once COVID-19 lockdown. cial difficulty,” says deferral application, approved. sector Personal and business Kerry Henderson, MD including proof of lost Ford Credit cus- Ford Credit custom- of Ford Credit South income and the inabil- tomers that have any ers that are impacted Africa. ity to work due to the concerns or would like by reduced income or “The payment defer- COVID-19 restric- to restructure their cash flow now have the ral option has been tions, and a letter from finance can call 0860 option of requesting a introduced for Ford the employer advising 669 669 or e-mail FCre- payment deferral. Credit customers to of the suspension of [email protected]. Infor- “Ford is continu- alleviate some of the remuneration during mation is also available ing to evaluate the financial pressures the national lockdown. by following this link to impact of COVID-19, during these unprece- Business customers a dedicated page on the including its economic dented times,” Hender- will need to provide Ford website: https:// impact, on an ongoing son adds. “Customers proof of the inability www.ford.co.za/buy- basis. While it is too are invited to approach to generate revenue in ing/ford-credit/covid- soon to speculate about us directly in the event line with the gazetted 19support/. New export programme for Isuzu

ISUZU Motors South only on truck and bus already arrived in markets through a Africa in Port Eliza- assembly operations Kenya and the Kenyan combination of tactical CARGO Carriers, a (GHG) emissions. of trucks is entrenched beth has started sup- while fully importing team received com- SKD initiatives as well South African road Transport opera- through ongoing driver plying knocked down light commercial vehi- prehensive training in as various initiatives to transport logistics spe- tions, including freight training programmes. (KD) Isuzu D-MAX cles from South Africa. Port Elizabeth late last strengthen our dealer cialist, continues its logistics, makes up Cargo Carriers’ pick-up kits for assem- Isuzu is a leading year in preparation for distribution network,” focus on reducing the a notable portion of ongoing investment bly purposes to its Isuzu brand in the East Afri- actual operations,” said emphasised Sacke. carbon footprint of its these GHG emis- into sophisticated manufacturing facility can markets, with a Sacke. Rita Kavashe, Man- road-transport opera- sions. Responsible technologies, such as in Kenya. This repre- commanding 44.5% The vehicle kits which aging Director of Isuzu tions. This drive is in road hauliers, under- on-board cameras, sents the first intra- share of the Kenyan are exported from the East Africa, welcomed line with the commit- stand that they have have greatly improved continental regional new vehicle market in Port of Ngqura provide the decision to import ment of many of the a large part to play in route monitoring trade exchange of its 2019. additional volume at KD kits. She said the company’s industrial assisting the country methods that have also kind for Isuzu on the Isuzu Motors South the port while ensur- KD programme gives customers to sustain- reduce its carbon foot- enhanced the efficacy continent and is aligned Africa CEO and Man- ing job retention at the the Kenyan operation able and “green” busi- print. The company’s of its own driver-train- to its strategy for its aging Director Michael South African plant. more flexibility and an ness practices. It also fuel efficiency drive ing programmes. South African vehicle Sacke said Isuzu’s mar- While volumes have opportunity to remain supports carbon-re- in transport, fleet and Moreover, an experi- assembly plant to serve ket strength in East been projected at 1300 competitive. “Our duction policies of the freight is supported by enced team of in-house as a hub for growing its Africa can be contrib- vehicles per year to import tariffs are lower South African gov- sophisticated informa- mechanics ensures a overall volumes in Sub- uted to the vehicles’ Kenya through this on the KD kits, we cre- ernment, one of more tion communications well-maintained and Saharan Africa. overall performance, KD programme, it is ate employment and than 100 signatories to technology, as well as fuel-efficient fleet, Isuzu Motors Lim- reliability and customer expected that this will we positively influence the Paris Agreement, supply-chain execution comprising brands ited, majority share- satisfaction. further increase in the employee and customer a global response to management. from leading European holder of Isuzu East “We have put this medium- to long-term. morale by assembling the climate change Moreover, a highly truck original-equip- Africa, regards the project together in “The Kenya KD the Isuzu D-MAX threat. South Africa skilled and experienced ment manufacturers opportunities in record time and project is an important locally.” remains one of the team of drivers ensures that are at the fore- Africa, based on infra- anticipate that it will step in achieving our Isuzu Motors South top carbon-intensive the efficient use of fuel. front of research and structural investment, result in a win-win growth strategy which Africa has a network major economies and What is considered development into clean to be significant. The for both South Africa is geared at strengthen- of 79 dealers in South contributors towards to be best practice in engine and fuel-effi- East African operation and Kenya. Some of ing our presence in key Africa and 33 in Sub- global green-house gas terms of the operation cient technologies. previously focussed the vehicle kits have Sub-Saharan Africa Saharan Africa. CBN May 2020 19 TRANSPORT: VEHICLE TRACKING Accurate fuel management solution for fleet operators

WITH the slowing fuel consumption in based environment and fuel decreases in each were budgeted for, tom line negatively and other damages economy and the ever long haul trucks. coupled to a Ctrack vehicle. The dashboard but as the economy affected especially during these thefts. present pressures that While many compa- tracking device, real- shows the percent- weakened and margins if there are multiple With the fuel man- current fleet operators nies claim that they can time location informa- age of decreases, total for truck operators vehicles in use. This agement solution, and freight & hauling measure fuel use accu- tion allows operators number of increases became slimmer, the then in turn affects the Ctrack is now able to companies face, the rately, Ctrack, per- to identify where fuel is and the average vol- overwelming need for growth, profitability provide more accurate emphasis on produc- formed its own in-field being decreased and/or ume of increases and fuel security and moni- and sustainability of fuel usage information, tive fleet operations testing, and believes increased. decreases. Users can toring inceased. these companies. with real-time activity and fleet management that its new offering at Ctrack’s digital dash- select this information A stolen 20 litres or In some cases, the triggers, allowing fleet has become the num- 98% is the most accu- board gives an over- by date, by driver or by 40 litres of fuel is very pilferage of diesel can operators to act and ber one prioriry. rate solution available. view of fuel use over a vehicle. seldom noticed if oper- not only lead to profit ultimately to save on Until now the biggest Specialized instal- period of time, as well In the past, fuel ators have an outdated loss, but also exposes cost, protect the asset expenditure for trans- lation data is fed from as the number of assets losses became com- way of measuring their the trucks and entire and to remain “Always port companies, which the probe to the cloud- and percentages of monplace and losses fuel use, with the bot- loads to potential fire Visible”. equates to between 40% and 60% of a the total operating cost, is fuel. It is fair to say that diesel has become liq- uid gold. There is noth- ing so easy to sell nor so at risk of pilferage. When it comes to fuel monitoring, there FUEL SOLUTION are four types of fuel sensors in use today: flow-type sensors; CAN bus injector and float systems; float sen- sors and capacitive fuel sensors. Ctrack believes the latter method is the most reliable means to monitor fuel use and is using a capacitive fuel probe to accurately measure and record TAKE BACK CONTROL. Service The cost of doing business within the Fuel accounts for 40% – 60% of a fleet’s Take back control to ensure your operations Transportation Industry has increased total operating cost and until now there remain profitable via the Ctrack Fuel plans dramatically over the past few years due to was no way to accurately and consistently Solution which gives you eyes in the tank, extended external market conditions. manage & calculate true fuel usage. providing insights on operational efficiency. by two FEATURES: months Physical in-tank solution Live monitoring of Real time fuel analytics via fuel sensor fuel consumption & levels for business insights ISUZU Motors South Africa has extended its service and main- Fuel Reconciliation tenance plans by two months to ensure cus- tomers are not nega- tively impacted by the Fuel Shrinkage lockdown which is cur- Fuel Transactions Prevention rently in place. vs. Intakes The two-month ex- tension is applicable to customers who have REV the standard service Fuel Location ENT ENU plan or are on the Isu- Hotspots EM E M Variance G A zu Mobility plan. A N Monitoring N A Isuzu’s five-year/ A G M E 90 000 km service plan L M is included in the pur- E E Remote Live U N chase price of all Isuzu F T Fuel Levels D-MAX bakkies or FUEL Vehicle Maintenance Isuzu mu-X sport utili- & Scheduling ty vehicles, with service SOLUTION intervals scheduled ev- Comparative Trip ery 15 000 km or annu- P Fuel Consumption R T ally, whichever comes O BENEFITS N C E first. E M Fuel Consumption S E Isuzu Mobility on S G Improvements AU A the other hand offers T AN tailored maintenance OM M Route Costing & A ER solutions. Through TION DRIV Isuzu Mobility, cus- Asset Fuel Costs Flagged Increase & tomers have the option Decrease Notifications of extending the stan- dard service plan up to a maximum of six years Control Rewards or 200 000 km from Module the date of first regis- Incentivisation tration and can access this service through an Isuzu dealer. Chris Jonck, Isuzu Motors South Africa Executive: Aftersales, KEY FUEL SUDDEN FILLING Subsidiaries and Joint FUEL STATION DRIVER OVERALL DECREASES FUEL DRIVER Ventures, said Isuzu SOLUTIONS BEHAVIOUR CULTURE REVENUE DUE TO SLIPS CHANGE SAVINGS vehicles are designed ELEMENTS THEFT RECON and tested to provide owners with years of trouble-free driving. 20 CBN May 2020 PUMPS & VALVES Valve sensor directly Pumps for high-pressure jetting WERNER Pumps provides 100% locally connected to control manufactured jetting and vacuum trucks to South African munici- palities and contrac- valve with IO-Link tors. The company also caters for smaller busi- Feedback systems for valves and valve actuators nesses, with its Werner trailer-mounted drain blasters and ultra- Direct connection high-pressure cleaners. reduces wiring These units are manu- factured locally and THE MVQ201 con- offer an ideal solution tinuously monitors the for cleaning domestic position of the valve sewer lines, as well as to the nearest degree. water sandblasting and Via the “Auto teach“ pressure cleaning. function, the end posi- “We have been tions are automatically manufacturing these pal operations, or for pressure jetting hose tank. The electric trol- approached and taught. trailers for decades, other domestic jetting (20 m, 30 m or 50 m), a ley-mounted model has The control valve can and like all our other applications.” high-pressure gun with a 110 kW, engine that be easily connected equipment we produce, The drain blaster lance, nozzle holder runs on 380 V or 525 via the separate M12 we can tailor them to trailer units come with and fan nozzle, and the V, and no tank. Both connection and be con- meet customer needs,” diesel-driven 600-litre Werner small hose reel units have a maximum trolled via IO-Link. says Sebastian Werner, breaker tanks and for smaller diameter working pressure of This reduces wiring via two switching out- planning or immediate MD at Werner Pumps. hydraulic hose reels hoses, for cleaning of 980 bar and flow-rate and installation com- puts as well as via the troubleshooting, which “They have histori- with 120 m hoses, all household lines. of 54 ℓ/min. 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There are mod- able in diesel or elec- control, and are per- User-friendly status durations, which sug- sation, the selected more affordable than a els ranging from tric models, and can fect for rubber removal, query, maintenance gest wear, deposits or device flashes green in truck, easy to transport 70 ℓ/min to 350 ℓ/min, be either skid or trolley pipeline cleaning, water information in blockages due to for- flash mode. and able to get into with pressures from mounted, depending on sandblasting and pres- good time eign bodies, and signals smaller spaces, mak- 130 bar to 205 bar and the customer’s prefer- sure washing. All trailer them via IO-Link. This For more information ing them perfect for power from 35 kW to ence. The diesel trailer- units are made to order. The defined valve allows for demand- contact info.za@ifm. servicing residential 135 kW. mounted unit has a 153 positions are signaled oriented maintenance com sewers, small munici- Extras available kW, engine that oper- For more information, include a Werner low ates at 1 000 to 2 200 r/ visit www.werner- water inlet switch, high- min and a 500 ℓ water pumps.com. Expansion of niche pump range

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[email protected] recovery, it has excel- [email protected] CBN May 2020 21 PUMPS & VALVES Pumping success in Keeping the water flowing saltwater application and lights burning ids content of 30 to 40%. This allowed the specialised dredging equipment to remove 60 to 70 tons of sed- iment from the pond every hour. “When in contact with conventional metal pump com- ponents saltwater is extremely corrosive, and over time can cause a lot of dam- age to the equipment leading to the frequent replacement of wear plates and impellers. In addition, the integrity of the framework will also be compromised,” KSB Pumps and Valves technicians repairing a boiler circulating pump and motor. says Venter. SlurrySucker dredging unit proved its value in a highly corrosive application. “Under these condi- CRITICAL pumps in to support our water expertise will be critical tions and to mitigate the provision of water utilities and municipali- to ensure uninterrupted A recent two-week trial week, and the sea water operation as it feeds corrosion, we provide and sanitation services, ties water infrastructure power during the shut- on a mine on South which filled it is highly all the process plants,” our customers with as well as pumps used in to ensure uninterrupted down. Africa’s west coast has corrosive. The mine says Ruaan Venter, a full stainless steel the generation of elec- supply of clean water to Pumping infrastruc- again proved the value was also looking for rental development pump solution with tricity are being fully all communities. ture for other mission of Integrated Pump a safer and more cost manager at Integrated rubber-lined pipes supported during the “The same applies critical operations such Rental’s SlurrySucker effective option than Pump Rental. “It is to transport material nationwide Covid-19 to sanitation services as supporting the coun- dredging unit – even in the divers, equipped therefore vital that sed- from the pond.” lock down period. where wastewater and try’s vast petrochemical saltwater and high-vol- with manually oper- iment is removed con- The success of the Major supplier, KSB sewerage handling is operations, dewater- ume conditions. ated suction pipes, it tinuously, quickly and trial has raised the Pumps and Valves, has equally important to ing mines, pollution The mine was facing was employing. in large quantities.” interest of other min- far-reaching contin- fight diseases and in- mitigation, agricultural a real challenge with “This large pond – During the trial, the ing operations along gency plans in place to fection. Our workmen, and other operations its main process water about 70 metres square SlurrySucker was able this coastline, where ensure that any of its technicians and engi- will also receive techni- pond; it would fill with and eight metres deep to pump 250 m3/h of sea water is also used mission-critical pumps neers are on round-the- cal assistance from the sediment within a – is central to the mine sediment with a sol- in the process plants. and other pumping in- clock standby to ensure company. frastructure across in- that pumps in these ser- “Although the com- dustries will be properly vices run smoothly.” pany’s day-to-day opera- supported. Jones adds that KSB tions have ceased in ac- Dry pump installation at iron ore mine Company spokes- Pumps and Valves has cordance with President man, David Jones, re- also played a crucial role Cyril Ramaphosa’s shut- AN iron ore mine in into a 5-inch pipeline it could receive mate- tion in this application gional sales manager in retrofitting and reju- down directives, it is our the Northern Cape is over a distance of about rial from below and required a fit-for-pur- for sub-Saharan Africa, venating old pumps and duty to provide robust benefiting from the 30 metres at a head of boost it to the collec- pose slurry pump like says the company sup- steam valves in Eskom’s technical and support versatility of a Grin- 8 to 10 metres to the tion pit,” Bawden says. the Grindex Bravo 800. plies largescale pumps power station fleet in or- services to mission criti- dex Bravo 800 pump, newly supplied Grindex “It was vital to provide With its impeller and for the distribution of der to keep the country’s cal services and indus- which was recently dry- Bravo 800 at the top of sufficient pump capac- pump housing made of potable water to the en- lights burning. Along tries,” concludes Jones. installed by Integrated the dam wall. ity so that sediment did Hard-iron™, the pump tire southern African with its modern equip- Pump Technology for “We dry-installed not block the pipeline.” was able to provide the region. “During this ment in newer power General enquiries info- boosting slurry flow. the new heavy-duty He highlights that high wear-resistance time of crisis, we will do stations the company’s [email protected] / saleszaksb. According to Justin Grindex Bravo so that the heavy sedimenta- required. everything in our power full support and vast com Bawden, key account manager at Integrated Pump Technology, the submersible Grindex Bravo pump is best known for operating in a liquid environment. In this case, however, it needed to be used as a booster from the wall of one of the mine’s set- tling dams. “The distance from the settling dam to the collection pit was about a kilometre, and the fluid being pumped was high in solids,” Bawden says. “This meant that we needed to boost the pressure consider- ably from the dam wall. The solution therefore needed to consider both the abrasiveness and the specific gravity of the slurry.” He noted that the previously installed pump was a normal dewatering pump. It had failed due to the extreme wear from the heavy sedimentation in the mine’s settling pond. In a solution devel- oped in collaboration with Integrated Pump Technology, the mine submerged one of its existing Grindex Bravo pumps in the settling dam. This unit pumps 22 CBN May 2020 PETROCHEMICALS / OIL & GAS Demand collapse puts 30 000 UK oil and gas jobs at risk downs have curbed Shelf would effectively $60 and $65 a barrel in By Helen Robertson, consumption of trans- be cash-flow neutral, 2020, Oil & Gas UK World Oil Magazine port fuels and economic meaning revenue and would have expected a activity has slumped. expenditure are at simi- similar level. THE UK’s oil and gas Prices for international lar levels. Capital investment industry could lose as benchmark Brent crude “The current com- in the sector will also many as 30,000 jobs have tumbled by more modity price environ- tumble, by between over the next 12–18 than 70% since the start ment will pose signifi- 20% and 30% in 2020, months and see drilling of the year and UK nat- cant challenges across from a year earlier, to levels plunge by a third ural gas prices have also the UK offshore oil between £4 bn and £4.5 amid the coronavirus- fallen to near-record and gas industry,” the bn. led drop-off in invest- lows. trade body said. “Lower “Coming so soon ment and slumping These price collapses prices will affect the after the previous energy prices. have squeezed the prof- revenues of all compa- downturn and with no “The outlook is bleak itability of UK oil and nies, further stretch bal- certainty as to how long compared to the pic- gas operators. ance sheets and impact these difficult times ture of steady growth Oil & Gas UK esti- investment rates.” will last, governments seen only two months mates that production Oil & Gas UK and regulators should ago, before the grip of revenue from the UK averaged $35 a barrel “It is feasible that Cash-Flow Neutral expects oil and gas drill- be in no doubt that this the pandemic became Continental Shelf could this year, then the basin this year will see the ing to slump by more challenge has many clear,” industry trade fall to just £15 bn ($18.7 could fall into a negative UKCS experience nega- If Brent averaged than a third, back to dimensions,” Oil & Gas body Oil & Gas UK said bn) this year, based on cash flow position of tive cash flow for only around $40 a barrel in lows seen in 2016, as a UK Chief Executive in a recent report. an average Brent price around £1.2 bn pounds, the third time in the 40 2020, and UK natural direct result of the drop Deirdre Michie said. Global oil demand of $40 a barrel. That’s Oil & Gas UK said. So years since the basin gas prices were about in prices. Last year, 141 “And this industry will has tumbled amid the down from £24.5 bn far this year, Brent has first saw positive cash 25 pence per therm, Oil oil and gas wells were need sustained and tar- coronavirus pandemic last year and £28 bn in averaged around $46 a generation,” the report & Gas UK expects that drilled. If Brent prices geted support if it is to as nationwide lock- 2018. However, if Brent barrel. said. the UK Continental had averaged between weather the storm.” Automatic, on-line measurement of dew point in natural gas

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Past government policy wrecked the IN THE NEXT ISSUE: • Agri-processing Industry and Supply Chain economy. Change is essential. • Automation Systems / SOUTH Africa’s dire economic situ- areas that should be the focus of gov- Every single law or policy must pass Instrumentation Measuring / ation was caused by the wrong macro- ernment’s attention and, if addressed a small business impact assessment Process Control Monitoring economic policies being adopted in the correctly, will result in the material test. If a law or policy does not pass past, and the country needs a radically improvement in economic well-being. In the test, but is enacted nonetheless, • Building and Construction different path going forward, according brief, these are: that law must be challenged in court • Food / Beverage / Wine to Free Market Foundation (FMF) CEO on the strength of the test. 1. The electricity crisis: In the Elec- • Future Tech Leon Louw and Dawie Roodt, Chief tricity Regulation Act, 2006, change Economist at the Efficient Group. the word “no” to “any”, to read: Louw advised citizens, politicians • HV AC – heating, ventilation, “South Africans are punished twice ‘Any person may generate, supply, and bureaucrats, to look at the Fraser by bureaucrats: we are punished through airconditioning, refrigeration trade electricity›. Institute’s Economic Freedom of the taxes, and then punished again stifling World (EFW) index, especially the South • Hydraulics, Pneumatics and laws and policies,” said Louw. South 2. Property rights: Say no to expropria- African edition published by the FMF. Africa could become an attractive invest- tion without compensation. Instead, Fluid Control ment destination, but this will only hap- reassure investors and individu- “If you want to prosper, and you want • Motors / Drives / Mechanical pen if the right policies are implemented. als coming to South Africa that to have a high life expectancy, and you “If a country adopts pro-market reforms, “nowhere in the world is your prop- don’t want to die of COVID-19 or flu or Power Transmission growth and prosperity will follow inevita- erty safer than here,” and mean it. TB or something similar, you need to • Offshore Mining and Drilling bly. The global evidence is indisputable.” 3. Get rid of foreign exchange controls, become rich – and how do you become On the R500 billion relief package which disincentivise investment. rich? You live in a country with a high • Pipes / Tubes / Hoses & score on the EFW Index. SA was going announced by President Ramaphosa, 4. Significantly cut red tape, especially Fittings Roodt said that, “State debt levels will up (we were 47th in the year 2000) but we to small business and now espe- have been dropping consistently. In 2019 • Plastics and Recycling balloon significantly. The fiscal account cially to informal traders and street we were ranked 101 out of 162 countries. simply cannot afford these sorts of mea- vendors. • Power Solutions / Energy The further a country falls on the rank- sures.” Roodt predicts a downward spi- Efficiency / Renewables ral, with ever higher levels of inflation. 5. Allow people to improve the quality ings, the poorer its citizens will be.” “The state’s debt to GDP level is likely of their own housing without jumping Roodt emphasised that, going for- • Projects in Progress through regulatory hoops. People to exceed 80% within a year or so. Cru- ward, people need to be as well-informed • W aste Management / cially, a ‘temporary’ increase in state living in tiny shacks are prohibited by as possible, particularly, “You need to spending is never truly just temporary – law from improving their homes with identify those risks in the area in which Recycling unreasonable building code and town it sets a very concerning precedent,” he you operate, especially business risks • Working at Heights said. planning regulations. and then you need to figure out how to Louw provided a simple list of policy 6. Small business impact assessments: manage those risks.” Cape Business News is always on the lookout for stories of companies that are shaping the Cape business landscape. If your company has a story to World’s largest plane joins fight against Covid-19 share, in these, or any other business sector, send your story to [email protected] for consideration.

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Always ‘but’ with Zimba- It started with Luke the Dude. “Remem- central government - heating up the cook- bwe. I read that farmers delivering produce ber,” he asked, “when you told me about the ing pots across the province and finding to Zim’s busiest market were welcomed brave new world of conversations online, R18 million for hungry children.” by police - determined to enforce their where beer would be cheap and nobody Emojis of thumbs-up all over the screen. lockdown. They attacked the farmers and would have to drive home?” He was refer- “To be fair to Government,” adjudicated burned three tons of fresh fruit and veg- ring, I assumed, to the early, not yet fed-up Stevie the Poet, “eventually they did get etables. On the spot.” days of the lockdown, when the Parliament some ducks in a row and have been doing “Mon Dieu, that is terrible,” wrote of the Public House had freshly migrated something. Of course, their cadres on the Jean-Jay, himself a farmer albeit cur- Pieter Schoombee from the good cheer of the local Pub & ground don’t always understand. We all rently barred from selling his wine here Grill to the, well, the screen. know of the complaints about cadres snitch- or to the world - where our winemakers “Now now, Lucas,” I soothed. Calling ing the food or distributing only to their had won high praise for their products unconditionally for their (my words) gross him Lucas improves his behaviour. “Do own voters. Tragic.” and for our country. lapses of ethics and judgment. The book I detect a note of bitterness, even via the “The backbone is good, caring South “Doesn’t anybody have anything to has been withdrawn from the shops and waves in the air? Nobody planned for an Africans,” puffed (in my opinion) The Prof. say NOT about Corona and NOT about the internet and will not be republished. extended lockdown; I am grateful that we’re “From the huge sums in support by ‘white the idiocy surrounding Corona? Do not “The first newspaper to lift the lid on grumbling merely about beer and the odd monopoly capital’ to the thousands of good mention our own cops stealing liquor, the slander 20 months ago was, of course, glass of wine. Think about those thousands, people contributing by buying or preparing sjambokking people and worse. S’il vous the award-winning Cape Business News some say millions, of our countrymen who or distributing food where it is needed. We plait?” and you first read it right here, in On the have run out of food.” are blessed to have so many caring people “I think I can help,” typed Bob the Contrary.” “We should,” worried Irene the Queen, rolling up their sleeves and helping.” Book. “Remember that book I fingered And that, in the absence of The Gover- “because the government certainly didn’t More thumbs-up and lots of hearts. as a pack of lies in 2018? The Lost Boys nor calling for another round, is where we when they started this. They simply failed “On that we can all agree,” wised-up of Bird Island by Minnie and Steyn? For called it a night. A dry one. to plan for people going hungry.” Luke the Dude. “And despite everything, those who haven’t seen the news, NB Pub- “What’s worse,” added Miss Lily, for once we are better off than our neighbours in lishers, in the Media24 and ultimately E-mail: [email protected] overcoming her aversion to contact, albeit Zimbabwe. Naspers groups, have finally apologised computerised, “is that the government did plan - they actually took a decision NOT to run feeding schemes during the lockdown!” Many angry emojis appeared on our The dead hand of bureaucracy screens, jointly and severally. “It’s unfathomable,” continued Miss Lily. THE “And it doesn’t stop. When the Western strikes again Cape DID provide food for hungry chil- OTHER dren and used school facilities to do so - NCIENT Romans used to say that metered ones. the most practical way of getting food to the there was always something new It allows people to hire an electric scoot- SIDE OF children, you know, our government actu- Acoming out of Africa, by which they er, make a longish or short journey, and ally upped and tried to close them down!” meant strange wild animals like giraffes and then dump the scooter for someone else to THE COIN “Useless! This would be material for zebras. Today the same thing might be said pick up and use. Each journey is paid for by Trevor Noah if it wasn’t so heartless,” of California. putting money through a slot in the handle Keith Bryer expectorated Jon the Joker. “It’s like clowns There are two main reasons. The first bars -- rather like paying for parking. in a Stephen King book.” is that California has a great climate – far There are some drawbacks. Scooters are Miss Lily wasn’t done: “Some of those better than the wet, windy and sometimes not so good in rain. But that does not seem clowns personally targeted Debbie Schäfer freezing east coast of North America. This to put off customers. The idea is flying. tables that seat 20 people. Not to forget the - the provincial minister organising the doesn’t explain why California seems to According to the Wall Street Journal, writing of a 50-page report of their findings feeding scheme! For what? For saving chil- have a disproportionate share of strange investors are pouring money into shared and recommendations. dren from hunger? Union members of the cults like Scientology as well as fake castles, electric scooter companies at an unprec- Meanwhile the awful money-making will circus actually wanted her fired!” and has produced geniuses such as Howard edented rate, believing that they are the have to stop. “The clowns juggle while the minds bog- Hughes and Steve Jobs. future of urban transport. It is truly amazing that despite such pub- gle,” wrote Stevie the Poet. “Chairwoman The second reason for California’s at- There are three such companies in Cali- lic servants California continues to spout Bongiwe Mbinqo-Gigaba tasked Minister traction explains why. It is because rebels, fornia. One called Bird (sic) hires out only bright ideas to make customers’ lives better Angie Motshekga with stopping Schäfer, eccentrics, entrepreneurs and adventurers electric scooters. Another called Lime (sic) when it has. while the buck of actually doing something throughout USA history have constantly also hires out bicycles to cater for the fit- It is irritating beyond bearing how un- was passed by Minister Motshekga to Min- moved westwards to escape the settled, con- ness fanatics. The third one called Spin (sic elected bureaucrats think they are doing ister Lindiwe Zulu.” servative eastern states. again) has branched out to cities outside good by interfering. If they simply left every- “Hard to make sense of it,” pondered When these misfits got to the Pacific California. thing to market forces the electric scooter The Prof with no slips of the finger - an Ocean, there was nowhere else to move to It is a picture of success, typically Amer- business would either sink or swim. indication that his stash of pipe tobacco was so the eccentrics, adventurers (and now cli- ican, land of the free and home of the Ah, you may say. Leaving the market to still intact. mate alarmists) settled down, and built up entrepreneur where a good idea can be get on with separating the sheep from the “We should boot the buggers out at the Los Angeles, San Francisco (both won from developed into a fortune, where the econo- goats would means less work for Bureau- next election,” advised Colin the Golfer, the Spanish) and later Hollywood. my is free and private property revered and crats. who hails from the UK where democracy The most recent manifestation of this protected. Indeed, it would. And what a better place works differently. process is Silicon Valley, the home and So you would think, but you would be the world would be. “I don’t agree,” disagreed Big Ben right birthplace of Apple and Microsoft and all wrong. The San Francisco bureaucrats have a dif- on cue. “Our government is doing what it things digital from cell phones to smart You see, the smell of freedom and pri- ferent idea altogether. They are determined can to save our lives. They didn’t cause this fridges –and lately, Uber. vate money-making is anathema to all to punish the scooter companies for starting epidemic! It’s the Western Cape govern- Everyone knows Uber is built on the idea civil servants – whether local, provincial, up without their permission. They plan to ment who is breaking the law and causing of using cell phones to connect people who or national. In the US that would be City, only permit five companies to operate and all the trouble!” need a lift with those willing to give one. It is State and Federal. Not-so civil-and-not-so- allow only 2 500 scooters to use the roads. “If this is the law, then Dickens was highly successful, makes money by provid- servile servants are the same everywhere. Even that is not enough for these control understating it when he called the law an ing a service that is cheaper than conven- Certainly we have plenty. freaks. Each of the five companies will have ass,” literated Bob the Book. “You sound tional taxis – and consequently is loathed by The bureaucrats of San Francisco saw an to pay USD$ 25 000 every year to the cities like the Deflector-in-Chief, that Donald the them. opportunity to tax and control, so they have and another USD$ 10 000 for “public prop- Liar. He also blames the Democrats. Plus a Uber is also hated by government (more banned electric scooters without a permit. erty repair and maintenance”. hoax, the Chinese, Obama, the Governors, correctly by bureaucrats) especially tax col- They say this is a temporary measure No doubt that will go to paying salaries the media, the World Health Organization, lectors. while they decide whom to permit to ride to more unproductive drones to oversee the Nancy Pelosi, Kryptonite, anybody but Recently another bright and successful a scooter, how much to charge, what the scooter hiring business. himself for choking and turning a crisis into idea has incurred the disapproval of these application forms will look like and what Maybe they will get free uniforms too. a disaster. non-elected people. Once again California extraneous information they will demand. With baseball caps with embroidered letters “And then he tries to bully the states, his is the source. The idea is a way of getting The bureaucrats must also have time to in gold thread proclaiming them “Scooter fellow Americans, whose governors won’t around a city, faster that walking and cheap- think, to set up committees, elect a chair- inspectors”. praise him. As Gov. Andrew Cuomo of er by far than taxis, Uber or conventional person (sic) and book meeting rooms with If it happens I would not be surprised.