Low Hanging Fruit at Capespan?

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Cape Town foreshore building breaks ground

Low hanging fruit at Capespan? GRI-BUSINESS investor Zeder performance in overall operating results operating results from farming opera- looks determined to own 100% came from a decline in Europe and mar- tions overall showed a most encouraging KPMG Place is the first commercial Aof Bellville-based fruit exporting gins that remained under pressure in Ja- 53% improvement on the previous year building for years to be built along Capespan. Zeder has made an awfully pan due to the continued depreciation of despite what Dique described as “the the “frontline” of the Foreshore area. generous offer to the 25% shareholding the Yen. Capespan South Africa showed a severe challenges in market realisations in Capespan that is in the hands of mi- loss for the year. of table grapes.” nority shareholders – arguably underlin- But the fruit division is by no means on Dique revealed that expansion and renew R400m mixed-use tower at the ing an unshakeable belief in the future the backfoot. Significantly Golden Wing newal of farming operations continued gateway into the Cape Town CBD promise of a business that has always not Mau expanded its footprint with the cre- during the year with over R96m being Awill house the offices of KPMG delivered consistently on profits over the ation of a joint venture company branded spent on new and replacement of exist- and become a beacon for green develop- years. The question then is what Zed- as May Fresh, as well as the acquisition ing vineyards and orchards, upgrading of ment in the city. er – which is renowned for making as- of a 25.1% shareholding in Good View, packhouses as well as the replacement of What will become the new home of CBD- tute agri-business investments – is really based in Hong Kong. vehicles and machinery. based accountancy firm KPMG has just seeing in Capespan? In addition, the restructuring of fruit CBN’s guess is that Zeder is probably commenced construction in the Foreshore The company’s fruit division – the big- logistics in South Africa saw Capes- most enamoured with Capespan’s prom- area of the Cape Town Central City, on the gest segment by revenue – saw total vol- pan acquiring a controlling stake in As- ising logistics operations. Dique report- corners of Martin Hammerschlag Way and umes hampered by lower production pen Logistics – which has subsequently ed that the strategy of handling general Christiaan Barnard Street. yields from the southern hemisphere been rebranded as Contour Logistics. cargo all year round at the FPT division Craig Armstrong, spokesperson for the as well as the negative impact of Citrus Dique said all fruit logistics of Capespan had resulted in good growth during the fi- developers, FWJK, announced that con- Black Spot on citrus volumes from South South Africa will in future be handled by nancial year. But he said this growth was struction work had begun on KPMG Place, Africa. Capespan MD Johann Dique Contour Logistics. tempered by the decline in the volume of a R400m project being developed for the said total fruit volumes in the year to “This was, however, still work in prog- fruit pallets handled. Pietermaritzburg-based Ducatus Group end December decreased by 11% when ress at year-end and will be fully stabilised Although the softer fruit volumes and the first commercial building for a num- compared to the prior year. But he not- in the new year.” meant a decline in revenue, Dique dis- ber of years to be built along the “frontline” ed that similar pricing in original cur- What might be really appealing to Zed- closed that gross profit improved by 7.2% of the Foreshore area running alongside rencies were experienced, which meant er is that Capespan’s fledgling farming as a result of efficiency improvements Nelson Mandela Boulevard. revenue increased marginally due to the operation is starting to show great poten- made possible by the implementation of The Chairperson of the Cape Town Cen- weakening of the Rand. tial. Dique reported that both yield and new systems and operating procedures tral City Improvement District (CCID,) Although the overall performance of quality in grape production increased in at FPT terminals. He singled out the Rob Kane, notes that this is part of a the division was 26% down on the previ- financial 2014 and resulted in substantial- Cape Town terminal as producing a “very massive reurbanisation of the Foreshore ous year, there were some bright spots. ly improved results. But he cautioned that good turnaround,” delivering a profit area. “As the CCID, we define this area as Dique said operating results from Golden most of the improvement was neutralised “that was long overdue.” stretching from Riebeek Street and Old Wing Mau in China exceeded expecta- by very low market realisations in the Eu- Overall the Logistics division performed Marine Drive down to Table Bay and Nel- tions due to the continued expansion ropean markets over the December 2014 commendably, delivering an increase in son Mandela boulevards, and bordered on and growth in the local and import mar- and early 2015 marketing activities. recurring operating results of 24% over either side by Buitengracht and Christiaan kets. He said excellent results were also He said production yields on pome fruit the previous year. Looking ahead, Dique Barnard Street. reported by Capespan UK and Capes- and citrus were down on the previous stressed that the strategy of transforming “Of the more than R7bn of pan Egypt as well Metspan and Capes- year, but that efficiencies on all farming pan North America. Dique said the poor operations have improved. The recurring Continued on P2 Continued on P6

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Stainless Steel Wire Rope 2 CBN May 2015 Phumelela takes a punt Low hanging fruit at IN THIS ISSUE ALTERNATIVE gam- range of betting oppor- non-traditional sources. ing group Phumelela tunities, including horse He said net tote betting Capespan? 15 Emergency Power – which still holds a racing, soccer, tennis, income on soccer alone Solutions strong position in the cricket, golf, boxing, rug- increased by 24% to Continued from P1 tote betting industry – by, motorsport, Ameri- R116m, while net fixed 16 Plant Equipment & has bought a strategic can football, basketball odds betting income general cargo contin- out by Zeder. Infrastructure Development stake in Cape Town- and cycling. on sports (other than ued during the year Officially, Dique re- based online fixed- The deal forms part of horseracing) increased with the upgrading iterates that manage- 17 Heavy Lifting odds operator Interbet. Phumelela’s strategy to by 206% to R17m and of cold-stores at FPT ment remains com- 19 Warehousing, Storage & Phumelela disclosed innovate and diversify its fixed odds net betting as well as the con- mitted to “build upon no value for this stra- gaming income streams income on numbers verting of warehous- a valuable foundation Supply Chain Management tegic investment, which as it battles with waning increased by 37% to ing into open areas and ensure that it re- 21 Industrial & Commercial is valued at R1.3bn profits in its traditional R31m. Net betting in- to improve access. mains a respected on the JSE. horse racing business. come from fixed odds Perhaps it’s already organisation in the Property In a nutshell, Inter- The company has overall grew strongly by possible to discern the global fruit industry.” 22 Cutting, Welding & Bonding bet is an online betting already notched up no- 39% to R75m. adventurous Zeder’s He maintained exchange for licensed table successes in retail Du Plessis said these influence at Capes- that changes that 25 Petrochemicals, Oil & Gas bookmakers, which al- fixed odds and tote bet- growth percentages il- pan with the company have been imple- 28 Freight Forwarding & lows punters to take ting shops – recently lustrated the degree unveiling a flurry of mented are all aimed fixed-odds on horses to reporting a hefty 114% to which Phumelela’s acquisitions. These at ensuring Capes- International Trade win or place, but can- rise in fixed odds oper- complementary soc- include buying cold- pan can continue to 29 Sustainable Business not lay bets. The deal ating profit to R15m in cer, numbers and stores, packhouse and deliver on a sustain- with Interbet should the six months to end other sport betting of- equipment from Novo able value proposi- 30 Civil Engineering enable Phumelela to January this year. ferings were finding Packhouse; business tion to both leading 32 Pumps, Valves & Seals access TAB (Totalisa- CEO Rian du Plessis favour with customers. operations, moveable producers and cus- tor Agency Board) said the company had Phumelela’s Interbet equipment, farm land tomers around the 36 On the Contrary pools from the Inter- stepped up efforts to di- investment follows simi- and biological assets world. He specifi- 36 Papa Doc bet site, which should versify into complemen- lar diversification moves (pome fruit farm) cally cited a global boost tote turnovers. tary betting offerings by gaming groups. Sun from Theewaterskloof acquisitive growth Interbet offers a wide and grow income from International only re- (Pty) Ltd.; and a 25% strategy to deliver cently took control stake in Fruchtimport wider and deeper at Cape Town-based vanWylick GmbH market penetration, Voltbet, which is now in Germany. service delivery and trading as Sunbet. One has to wonder procurement foot- Western Cape em- where a Zeder intends print, the expansion powerment icon Hosken taking the promising of primary produc- Consolidated Invest- Capespan business in tion of grapes and ments has seen its alter- the next five years? In pome fruit and the native gaming subsidiary this regard it should expansion of capac- THE CAPE’S Niveus (which mainly be remembered that ity to improve and revolves around Limited Brian Joffe’s massive expand on fruit lo- Payout Machines and services conglomerate gistics and general ULTIMATE electronic bingo termi- Bidvest and Irish fruit cargo at certain nals) acquiring a stra- and vegetable giant key areas of the INDUSTRIAL tegic stake in the new Total Produce both Logistics Division. Kuruman casino as well built positions of in- Clearly a very busy as announced a move fluence at the compa- – and hopefully fruit- TRADE SHOW into sports betting. ny before being edged ful - period lies ahead. Nautic Africa now INDUSTRIAL offers quayside facility management services SHOWCASE SPECIALIST maritime the need to provide vessel design, construc- berthing space to the tion and marine solu- commercial marine tions company Nautic sector when the quay 1-3 JULY 2015 Africa has added quay- is vacant, as well as Book side facility manage- the need to reduce the ment to its ever-grow- costs incurred by the your ing service portfolio. Nautic Group when us- CTICC space Nautic commenced ing the quay to launch management of the Nautic Group vessels now! Hamlet Quay, which for sea trials.” is located at the Elliot Fisher concluded, 10H00-18H00 Basin in Cape Town’s “South Africa has Table Bay Harbour, tremendous, techni- in February, and will cal competence and is offer the full range Nautic Africa’s CEO, a leading beacon for The ideal opportunity to sell to serious buyers of services associated James Fisher. the development of in an active buying mode with quayside manage- sion to move into the the marine industry ment, namely berth quayside facility man- in Africa. The Nautic space, land rental agement was influ- Group will continue space (for containers,) enced by several fac- to seek opportunities security, refuse bin re- tors, “These include to grow South African @capeshowcase industrialexpo.co.za moval and electricity the high demand for based expertise and and water supply. quay space during the competence, forging Johnny Malherbe 021 685 0845 / 082 461 6037 or [email protected] According to Nautic commissioning and the Group’s – and the Africa’s CEO, James mobilisation phases of country’s – maritime Fisher, Nautic’s deci- vessel manufacturing, ambitions into Africa.”

CBN May 2015 3 Engen’s BBBEE deal with NEF produces retail stars

ENGEN’s enterprise Dumisani Bengu, Re- has the potential to do development partner- tail Business Manager. 500kl, she says. Even ship with the National so, this wasn’t a fore- Empowerment Fund Thami Malatsi gone conclusion from (NEF) continues to yield the outset. great results as the com- Malatsi and her late “The business was in pany’s growing numbers husband bought the All trouble when we bought of black-owned service Africa Convenience it, and we had to do stations thrive due to Centre in Alexandra in a lot to get people’s hard work, clever plan- May 2013. Shortly there- confidence back.” ning and unwavering after, the site was closed How did she do it? support from the com- for ‘reinvigoration’ (re- “It comes down to pany. Two dealers stand newal and additional advertising and motivat- out: David Makwakwa construction to bring ing staff to deliver a dy- and Thamsanqa Malatsi it up to modern stan- namic service,” she says. have grown their service dards) and reopened in “An on-going problem is station investments from December. Soon after affordability. Every sec- average, high-potential that, her husband passed ond house in Alexandra sites into roaring success away, having grown the is a spaza shop, and our stories that will inspire volumes by just under prices are not for every other emerging busi- 5%, and Thami contin- second person. But the All Africa Convenience Centre in Alexandra is currently being used as a test site for solar power installations. nessmen and women. ued his good work to superior experience you “The Engen-NEF grow volumes by a fur- get from coming here She’s never looked back. tive is in line with the ploughed every bit of cessions and rewarding deal was signed in 2009 ther 67%. Thami says is important to some “I’d say you’re in great company’s drive to re- profit back into servic- the traffic department to provide affordable a site that pumps 200 people, and we give hands buying a dealer- duce its environmen- ing the loan. As a result, for its loyal business. As loans to black entre- kilolitres (kl,) but has them that. And of course ship from Engen. It’s a tal impact and the na- he expects to pay it off the only service station preneurs, providing the potential for more, is a nobody can refuse very good business, and tional climate change in 2016 – a year ahead in the township, David necessary capital to pur- great proposition. convenience when the I just wonder why we response strategy. of term. David agrees has been fortunate in chase service stations,” “I’d say it’s the mini- family is hungry late in hadn’t bought one soon- with Thami on starting not having to share vol- says Tasneem Sulaim- mum starting through- the evening.” er! In fact, I’m looking David Makwakwa volumes, saying poten- umes with other busi- an-Bray, GM of Engen put, and it brings Besides financial help, around for another one,” tial of at least 300 kl per nesses. With a back- Corporate Affairs. In an down the price, but Engen provides much- she says. David and Engen go month is necessary to do ground in retail (he has environment where ac- look carefully for high needed staff and man- All Africa is currently back four years. In 2011 viable business. worked as a store man- cess to participation in potential, which is a agement training, she being used as a test site he took a seven-year “If I can grow it to ager at Woolworths and the retail fuels industry slightly trickier propo- says. “I went for three for solar power instal- loan with the NEF to 400,000 litres it’ll be a a regional manager at could require significant sition. Think location, weeks’ training at the lation. The implemen- buy Mohlakeng Conve- very good business,” Shell,) he understands capital investment, the location, location.” start, to learn how to tation of a solar pho- nience Centre in Rand- he says. the delicate balance be- NEF deal seeks to pro- Located on one of run this business. Engen tovoltaic (PV) energy fontein – under caretak- To do that, he has tween low margins and vide support to these two Sandton thorough- sends very knowledge- production system on ership at the time. partnered with other high volumes. “If the HDSA entrepreneurs fares to the N3, leading able people over to come the site is among the During the subse- businesses in the town- business in the area is who may be experienc- to OR Tambo Interna- and see how we do things first renewable energy quent years he grew the ship to attract and retain not above 400,000 litres, ing financial barriers to tional Airport, All Af- and advise you on ways initiatives in the retail site’s volume throughput customers, for example you cannot share it,” entry into this market. rica Convenience Centre to grow the business.” fuel sector. The initia- by 60%, and sensibly catering to funeral pro- he cautions.

“The Engen- NEF deal was signed in 2009 to provide affordable loans to black entrepreneurs, providing the necessary capital to purchase service stations.”

“The aim is to grow Engen’s ratio of black- owned service stations, in support of the country’s Broad-Based Black Eco- nomic Empowerment [BBBEE] Codes. Since then, we have attained 50% BBBEE ownership across our network of over 1,000 sites.” Engen believes business and financial support to deserving black entrepreneurs is the best way to increase equal participation in the mainstream economy. “It is our responsibility as a good corporate citizen to play a part in helping the country towards achieving a more integrated economy,” said

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BY KEITH BRYER and one bad incident nesses. But it can be things that could hap- can bring the whole lot worse for public com- pen. And then rank REPUTATION is a pe- down, wiping out all panies whose shares these horrors from the culiar thing. It is all in good perceptions from can go south with absolute worst down to the mind – the public’s the public mind, making astonishing speed. the relatively minor. mind, the customer’s your brand “toxic.” So what can be done If your business is mind. You can spend Lose your reputa- to avoid a reputation large enough to have years establishing your tion and watch your crisis? The broad an- departmental heads, business as reliable, giv- sales drop, your staff swer is simple, even make them do the ing good value, being resign, and potential obvious: Do not let mat- same, and then collate up-to-date, safe, tech- replacements shun the ters get that bad. the results. nologically at the cutting chance of working for It may sound silly, Get senior manag- edge of progress, honest your company. but the first thing to do ers around a table – whatever the image It is bad enough for is sit down and imag- and make sure that you want to achieve – family-owned busi- ine the worst possible all potential disasters are identified. OK, that is enough. This is heading in the direction of Health and Safety, which are not the bee-all of crisis management – whatever H&S YOUR ELECTRICAL SUPPLIER OF CHOICE specialists like to think. However, paying too little to H&S can be the one of your worst night- mare scenarios that better be fixed, and quickly. But, accidents happen. You can plaster health and safety post- ers all over your premises. You can hold staff seminars on safety. You can have safety moments every day and before every meeting. De- spite doing all this, you can still one day face a crisis that threatens your reputation. Entire books are written on crisis management. Most of them are excellent for curing insomnia. Their core advice is simple and can be condensed into a few rules. ACDC Dynamics is a market leader in the Anticipate the worst manufacture, import and distribution of quality events possibleand plan products in the electrical, lighting, solar power, to deal with them at a practical level; draw up pumps, alarm systems and tools industries. a communication plan to manage public per- We have technical specialists on hand to assist with ceptions; educate your any of your electrical requirements. workers, your manag- CALL US TODAY! ers, and yourself on how to behave and what to say in a crisis. Take control of the information flow. Never lie or cover up. Be available to the media. The first rule deals with practicalities such as putting out fires, evacuating the wound- ed, rescuing, and so on (each company knows best how to follow this rule.) It also deals with such things as product recall, breaking the law, and so on. It is the other rules that are the ones that you may need help with. They are often those least prepared for like drawing up a communication plan. This begins with de- fining your audience. Then deciding whom is it crucial to inform about what is happening (make the media top of the list.) How to speak to these people or categories of people is the next decision. It may be face-to- face; by telephone or by email, or by a combination followed by a letter sent by snail-mail. Timing of mes- Continued on P8

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0221 Power Outage (275x210).indd 1 2015/01/14 4:25 PM 6 CBN May 2015 Cape Town foreshore building Toyota Forklift helping Woolworths go greener AS businesses across the globe are looking breaks ground to go greener, Wool- worths sought an in- Continued from P1 novative partner to grow and revolution- investment being made “Gary Pickering, man- place thereof, and wa- ize their supply chain in the CBD between last aging partner at KPMG, ter-saving sanitary and whilst reducing their year [2014] and 2017, advised us that they had brassware. These and a carbon footprint. The over R2bn has recently considered many reloca- host of other design and retail group chose to been completed in this tion options presented product initiatives will standardize its ware- Foreshore area, while to them over the past result in KPMG Place house equipment with more than R3bn will be two years,” says Arm- having one of the lowest the global market completed between now strong, “with this de- per square metre elec- leader, Toyota Fork- and 2017 – including velopment assembled tricity and water costs lift and BT materials the new Netcare Chris- by FWJK providing the in Cape Town. handling equipment. tiaan Barnard Memo- most attractive option Says Armstrong; In addition to the ex- rial Hospital and CTICC from a cost- and design- “We’re hoping that isting Toyota forklifts Woolworths went on to select Toyota Forklift’s equipment because of their inter- expansion. This is going efficiency perspective.” these reduction in costs in Woolworths’ fleet, national award winning Toyota I-site fleet management solution, which would to completely revitalise Pickering had added will become one of the three wheel electric further increase safety levels in their warehouses. the Foreshore and bring that KPMG had also new yardsticks for com- forklifts were supplied it up to the same dyna- been attracted by the paring varying office as well as IPX4 rated one national MHE Innovation workplaces where mism as the rest of the “green” initiatives that relocation options.” four wheel electric vendor, standardized hearing is difficult. Central City.” had been incorporated Kane concludes; “We forklifts, which are the national specifications Woolworths is known Woolworths went The new KPMG into the building de- applaud the develop- world’s first electric and clear end to end for its passion in quality on to select Toyota Place is FWJK’s second sign and believed that ers for these green forklifts with the abil- costing. Toyota Fork- and innovation as well Forklift’s equipment high-rise tower develop- KPMG Place would initiatives as it is vital ity to operate in the lift offered these as as bringing in new con- because of their inter- ment in the Foreshore provide staff with the that all new builds and rain. BT Reach trucks, well as a relationship cepts to ensure safety national award win- area – the other, also perfect home into which refurbishments in the order pickers and LPE that allowed for mu- in the warehouse. The ning Toyota I-site fleet currently under con- they would relocate Cape Town CBD work power pallet trucks also tual growth,” described retail group introduced management solution, struction, is Touchstone to during the first half towards making our complemented the sup- Michael-John Newham Tyri BluePoint LED which would further House in Bree Street, a of 2017. Central City a sustain- ply of the electric coun- from Woolworths. lights for use in their increase safety levels in R250m investment that The design of KPMG able environment in terbalanced trucks. “We delivered ma- warehouses. The co- their warehouses. is due for completion Place has focused on line with the most pro- About three years terial handling equip- loured concentrated in October this year.” electricity and water sav- gressive downtowns ago, Woolworths was ment according to the light beam displays a Toyota I_Site KPMG will be tak- ings for the benefit of the globally. We are also ex- operating 50 units with customer’s specifica- large and visible square ing up 7,000m2 of the occupants. The design tremely pleased to note five different vendors tions which was fitted on the floor in front Toyota I_Site is an available A+ grade of- initiatives, according to that an international over three sites. “Our with world leading and or behind the machine advanced fleet man- fice space in the new Armstrong, include light corporation such as fleet had been pur- first in the country Trak to alert workers that a agement business solu- 19,000m2 mixed-use motion sensors through- KPMG has elected to chased on an ad hoc air system batteries and machine is approach- tion that helps compa- development. This will out the office and park- stay in the Cape Town basis and specifications chargers with Battery ing. This industry lead- nies optimise their fleet see KPMG relocating levels, heat-resistance Central City and take had never been stan- WIQ, a wireless moni- ing concept allows size by increasing safe- ing its entire operation glazing, the elimination advantage of what the dardized. A renewal toring tool for the bat- safety to be visual in- ty, reducing cost and 200m from the MSC of geysers throughout revitalised and vibrant program was initiated teries,” explained Leric stead of relying solely improving productivity. Building to 4 Christiaan the building and the in- Foreshore precinct will with the following pri- Smith, Product Manag- on sirens and alarms, Barnard Street. clusion of wall kettles in have to offer.” mary aims in mind; er for Toyota Forklift. especially in loud noisy Continued on P8

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In the future, machines will learn to communicate that last today. www.siemens.co.za CBN May 2015 7 Picking up the pace CAPE TOWN head- programme and a cau- year to several hypers proach to corporate the pool of potential delivered every day on stock holding days quartered supermarket tious approach to new - including Bracken- new space growth in sites for new stores. short order lead time. and improved avail- giant Pick n Pay is en- space growth. Brasher fell, Wonderpark and Financial 2015 and tak- The company, he said, Lead times on orders ability, delivering an tering is second stage said stage 2 would in- Boksburg. He said this ing time to develop a would also be able to fulfilled by distribution uplift in sales.” of its three part turn- clude further store ra- resulted in strong sales strong plan to acceler- fulfil growing demand centres are now under Pick n Pay’s confi- around plan brimming tionalisation – mainly growth after the refits. ate from financial 2016. for convenience and 48 hours. dence in its three stage with confidence. At a the closure of under- Brasher noted that Brasher contended local neighbourhood He said the ben- turnaround plan was recent investment pre- performing stores and new space had been that a better operat- stores. In this regard efits included bet- underlined by chair- sentation, CEO Rich- refurbishment of hy- a big driver of retail ing model - includ- Brasher disclosed that ter availability, lower man Gareth Acker- ard Brasher pointed permarkets and super- growth in recent years. ing centralised supply 64 grocery and 26 fresh cost, less stock and man’s comments that out that in financial stores. He noted that He stressed Pick n Pay chain and better store suppliers were central- improved working over the next two 2013 Pick n Pay profits hypermarkets were was determined to de- productivity – would alised in financial 2015 capital efficiency. years the company were falling, costs were under pressure glob- liver good returns from low Pick n Pay to make - increase of over 10%. “In a franchise store planned to invest over spiralling and the busi- ally, but that Pick n Pay new space – but had better use of existing “We established our trial, these chang- R5bn in new stores ness was distracted by had started refits last adopted a cautious ap- space as well as widen goal of every product es notably reduced and refurbishments. a debate on centrali- sation. He reckoned stage 1 of the recovery plan was now “substantially achieved,” and solid foundations have been laid for stage 2. “We have taken tough decisions in Stage 1, impacting our turnover in FY15. But they have strengthened the business as we embark on the next stage of our plan.” He pointed out that the management had succeeded in arresting profit decline and delivered four consecu- tive periods of profit growth – adding that profit was up 74% since financial 2013. There were indeed encouraging trends established in the 52 week period ending March 1 this year. Brasher reported a more efficient operating model with trading expenses and employee costs contained well below inflation. Most heartening was that the trading margin appears to be on sustained upward tra- jectory from low point in financial 2013. The gross profit margin improved from 17.5% to 17.8% - which is a big deal considering Pick n Pay turned over R67bn in the last financial year. The all-important trading margin firmed as well, shifting from 1.6% to 1.9%. This is not close to the fat margins achieved by rival Shoprite, but certainly suggests there is more scope EASY CHOICE FOR for improvement. Brasher said supply chain efficiencies and stronger shrink and TOUGH JOBS waste management - which countered the “investment in price” through Brand Match and Smart Shopper – Tough work on a tight schedule. With reliable, high-performance Cat® marine engines, maximum drove the improvement in margins. uptime is given - along with power, fuel economy, and emissions compliance. Barloworld Power The breakdown in supports you with expert service and genuine parts. The choice is clear. top line growth for Pick n Pay is intriguing. ‘Like for like’ turnover For more information call Barloworld Power on 0860 898 000 or visit www.barloworldpower.com was up only 3.6%, while growth in new retail space was 5.2%. Cus- tomers grew 2.4% and the average basket size grew 4%. Brasher said turnover growth was im- pacted by action to strengthen business © 2014 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. 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0080 Marine Fishing.(A4) GAF.indd 1 2014/09/29 8:02 AM 8 CBN May 2015 R6m Cape Capital Fund - Deadline 22 May 2015

APPLICATIONS are jobs to our economy, The fund is a cost- Have cash; will build open for the new West- and they will be required sharing grant and ben- CAPE TOWN-based velopment is scheduled ern Cape Government to co-fund the interven- eficiaries will be required investment company for completion by the R6.6m fund to grow small tion. Entrepreneurs are to contribute towards Trematon Capital is not third quarter of 2016. businesses in the agri- important job creators the total cost of the letting its cash burn a In addition, Trematon processing and oil and and they will play a vi- selected intervention. gas sectors. tal role in adding jobs in hole in its pockets. Late noted that one new Qualifying criteria last year Trematon is- beachfront restaurant Alan Winde, Minister these key sectors.” sued new shares to in- (Marc’s Beach Bar) of Economic Opportu- Under a high-growth • Applicants must be vestors to raise R120m started trading recent- nities, encouraged local scenario, the agri-pro- a for-profit organisa- of fresh capital. At that ly, and was expected businesses to apply for cessing sector could add tion/ entity the Cape Capital Fund, up to 100,000 jobs and stage Trematon direc- to be a popular ad- • Operational for at which has been devised generate R28bn for the tor Arnie Shapiro the dition to the existing least 24 months fund raising exercise service offering. to support businesses province’s economy. • Applicants must have was aimed at capitalis- Trematon is also see- in Project Khulisa’s Under the same sce- annual financial state- ing on the company’s ing some interesting ac- priority sectors. nario, the oil and gas sec- ments “substantial pipeline tivity in its 67% owned The fund is managed tor could grow to employ of investments” – most Aria Property Fund. by the Department of 94,000 people and gen- • Registration with notably the sprawling At the end of March Economic Development erate R3bn for the local the Companies and leisure development at Aria spent R203m on a and Tourism. economy. Intellectual Property subsidiary Club Myko- portfolio of Cape Town “The Cape Capital “Through the fund, Commission (CIPC) Fund will provide busi- we will also assist firms nos Langebaan (CML.) properties – including • Valid BBBEE Shapiro went on to the Northgate Office nesses with the support with interventions to they need to buy new increase market ac- certificate which explain that Trematon’s Park and North Wharf. clearly indicates the cash resources were not Trematon said the equipment and improve cess, through trade their business processes. missions, certification, ownership profile of sufficient to capitalise ‘Boatyard at Mykonos’ nos for several years Northgate Office Park the organisation on all of these oppor- development - which has commenced. This redevelopment was The businesses will need accreditation and par- tunities without a sub- started in 2011 was might, in CBN’s opin- nearing completion to prove how the fund- ticipation in exhibitions,” • All relevant trading stantial increase in the nearing completion ion, be the first signs and was expected to ing will add growth and said Winde. licences level of borrowings. He and was proving a pop- that the efforts to create be completed and fully said the R120m meant ular and viable storage an Industrial Develop- occupied by the end of the company could and boat service facility ment Zone at Saldanha the financial year. The fund the existing in- (complements the well is starting to have a building is well located What to do when your vestment pipeline over established Club Myko- tangible effect on the on the N1 highway in the next 12-18 months nos Marina.) The en- West Coast economy. Cape Town close to the without taking on ex- tire development com- The ‘Marina Vil- Koeberg interchange. reputation is at stake cessive levels of debt. prises 236 ‘garages’, a lage’ is situated on the Trematon’s 50% Continued from P4 Trematon’s latest in- warehouse and related water’s edge adjacent stake in the Resi In- terim results offers a commercial activities. to the yacht moorings vestment Group, sages is another de- the incident is being radio and appear on peek into the pipeline – More intriguing, and will consist of 25 which focuses on resi- cision to make in a investigated to identify TV. That may happen if especially plans for up- though, is that the first luxury waterfront sim- dential real estate in crisis. Who gets to the cause. If a criminal the crisis is big enough. grading CML. Trema- major residential devel- plex and duplex units. the Western Cape, know first? Who needs cause is suspected the Educate your workers ton reported that the opment at Club Myko- Trematon says the de- has also made further regular updates? courts should decide on and your managers on acquisitions. Trema- The media should get guilt or innocence. how to behave in a cri- ton said the portfolio updates or situation re- There must be a key sis. Obviously in a prac- had shown excellent ports every hour or less message common to tical manner, but also A little known fact is that Trematon – via Club Mykonos Langebaan – owns growth in both rental so they learn to wait for all recipients. You may how to refer all queries 30% of the Mykonos Casino (which is controlled by gaming giant Tsogo Sun.) income and the capital you rather than send- send an email tailored from whatever quarter Trematon believed the casino had benefitted from the improvement at the value of assets. ing some eager beaver for the recipient but he to the company repre- Club Mykonos resort as well as the growth in the Langebaan/Saldanha area Encouragingly reporter who might get or she must also have the sentative. over the past few months. Trematon noted, “The the facts wrong or exag- core message. When you have done Trematon disclosed that the casino’s contribution to earnings increased by 7% residential property gerate for effect. A crisis communica- all of the above, practise, to R5.9m in the six months to end February 2015 and that dividends of R7.4m market in the Western This regularity of tion plan should have a practise, practise. were received from the casino during the period. Cape has been very communication is what representative – some- As Gary Player once The company noted that the refurbishment of the casino announced last year strong in this segment.” is meant by “taking one preferably very se- said, “The more I prac- is underway. This will be funded out of the casino’s cash reserves and should The vibrant residen- control of the informa- nior. The MD is ideal, tise, the better and luck- be completed by July this year. tial market in the West- tion flow.”) but he or she must be ier I get.” Trematon contended that despite the disruption caused by the refurbish- ern Cape, however, has Keep your messages able to speak confi- In some crises, you ment, the Mykonos casino continued to trade well and was expected to pro- proved a double edged simple and clear, with- dently and know the will need a dose of luck vide a growing income stream as the regional economy improves and matures. sword with Trematon out admitting you or Communication Plan as well as a good com- pointing out that the your organisation is re- inside and out and be munication plan to deal amount of stock avail- sponsible. Rather say prepared to speak on with them. able at suitable prices has reduced causing the rate of acquisi- Toyota Forklift helping Woolworths go greener tion of new assets has Continued from P6 slowed down. Trema- ton, though, reiterated it was committed to the “Continuous cus- notes Smith. “The vari- site system and access local residential mar- tomer support for ous features of this sys- to Toyota Forklift’s ket and was confident Toyota I_Site is avail- tem all help to improve well-trained and man- the portfolio would able from trained and efficiencies and give aged support services continue to grow. certified specialists,” information to ensure has allowed the part- proper and informed nership to grow and central management enrich both parties,” of the entire fleet,” noted Newham. “The he adds. tools available on this According to Ne- system ensure correct wham, the new ma- spread of equipment is chines have improved being used to ensure cross docking efficien- maximum uptime.” cies ensuring product “The pre-check op is loaded quickly, safely devices installed on and on time. The re- Woolworth’s machines tail giant is now able play a big role in assist- to move three picking ing a business go green bins at a time instead as it saves paper and of only one bin with the ensures drivers do their previous machines. daily checks; a legal re- “Pallet put-aways quirement, and to make and retrievals are a sure the equipment they lot faster as well as are about to operate is smoother lift speeds, safe to use. Equipment thanks to the mod- is thus properly looked ern equipment,” after, increasing the life he adds. span of the equipment,” “Longer operating advises Smith. “This times on all equipment system helps achieve an also improved with all initial upfront invest- equipment being AC ment saving and lowers power and the addition cost of abuse and inef- of TRAK Air chargers. ficiency costs over the The inclusion of the I- term,” he concludes. CBN May 2015 9 Biting the bullet - key to overcoming power crisis THERE are no short- The legislative envi- space to allow smaller lost due to illegal con- sol, says efforts to bring since the power crisis says. However, piece- term solutions to South ronment plays a role players and all tiers nections is quite signifi- new capacity online that emerged in 2008, meal solutions such as Africa’s current power too, says Dlamini. She of local government cant. And the theft of may start bearing fruit therefore the ‘big these still face the chal- crisis – the solution points out that the pro- to generate renew- copper cables, which in the next few years, ticket items’ in terms lenge of connecting to lies in a combination cess for independent able alternative energy spikes as the copper but in the interim, the of demand have al- the grid. of strategy, demand- service providers to could go some way to price increases, also power problem will ready been addressed. “We will be in a con- side interventions and participate in the South reducing the pressure adds significantly to the continue. “In the im- Smaller, incremental strained situation for an effective mainte- African power ecosys- on the grid. pressure on our gen- mediate term, we are changes will also make the next two to three nance programme, tem is a complex and Crime also needs eration capacity.” limited from a sup- a difference, says Gov- years, but an effective say members of the expensive one, with the to be addressed more Kribs Govender, ply perspective, so we ender. Innovative ac- Eskom maintenance POWER-GEN and result that mainly inter- effectively, she says. POWER-GEN Africa need to take further tion by municipalities, plan would also im- DistribuTECH Africa nationally-funded and “Infrastructure vandal- Advisory Board mem- demand side interven- such as projects to har- prove the situation,” Advisory Board. large scale projects are ism and energy theft ber and Vice President, tions,” he says. He says ness gas from waste he says. Bertha Dlamini, a being implemented. are becoming a serious Business Development, demand side manage- dumps, could also help POWER-GEN Africa However, opening the problem. The revenue Power and Gas at Sa- ment has improved to reduce demand, he Continued on P10 Advisory Board member and Managing Director of EON Con- sulting, points out that the situation in South Africa is uniquely complex, “As a country, we have plans to move away from our depen- dence on coal, but we concurrently need to be clear on how we manage the risks to communities and the environment of alter- EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE native energy sources such as nuclear. So we have an ageing infra- WORLD’S FASTEST GROWING CONTINENT structure, generation capacity that is battling to meet rapidly increasing demand from commercial and residential customers. In addition, there are trade agreements that must be met to neighbouring states. This compounds the demand on our current generation capacity. In EARLY BIRD addition, major power users have been slow to embrace energy effi- DELEGATE DISCOUNT ciency programmes; infrastructure vandalism SAVE AT LEAST $200 IF and energy theft are a growing problem. Es- YOU REGISTER BEFORE kom is in a volatile position, and turning this 17 JUNE 2015 situation around in a short space of time will prove very difficult.” Nuclear energy, which could prove a relatively quick fix to the crisis, is not without its risks, she points out. “Nuclear has worked very well in countries like China. And while it is included in South Africa’s medium-term power plans, the imple- Conference & Exhibition mentation requires fi- 15–17 July 2015 nancial investment and commitment. The issue Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa of radioactive waste www.powergenafrica.com or www.distributechafrica.com is a major one, and its potential impact on communities and the For booth bookings and environment must be sponsorship enquiries, Endorsing Sustainable & Energy Efficient Initiatives carefully considered,” please contact: POWER-GEN Africa and DistribuTECH Africa will once again provide comprehensive coverage of the power she says. needs, resources and issues with practical solutions and global perspectives to address current power Leon Stone Base infrastructure challenges across Sub-Saharan Africa. rejuvenation is also cru- Exhibition Sales cial in closing the grow- International ing gap between supply T: +44 (0) 1992 656 671 Highlights include: and demand, she says. E: [email protected] l Opening keynote session featuring keynote speakers Secelo Xulu, President, AMEU, South Africa and “The country’s power *Brian Molege, Acting CEO, Eskom, South Africa Andrew Evans infrastructure must be l World-class conference incorporating 36 multi-track conference sessions maintained at right lev- Exhibition Sales l Comprehensive exhibition floor showcasing the latest technologies, services and equipment el and right frequency Africa l New business matchmaking service to get optimal value T: +27 (0) 21 930 9515 out of it. Unfortunate- E: [email protected] l Informative technical tour of Palmier Power Station & Visitor Centre ly, our demand is grow- *Invited Speaker ing at a rapid rate due To register and download the Preliminary Event Guide, visit www.powergenafrica.com or www.distributechafrica.com to increased demand for access and matur- ing industries, but our Owned & Produced by: Host Utility: Presented by: Supported by: Supporting Association: generation base hasn’t increased at the same rate.” This problem is compounded by the fact that many enter- prises have made minimal moves to increase their energy efficiency.

0349_PGAF15_Ad_211x300.indd 1 05/05/2015 12:44 10 CBN May 2015 So long Sekunjalo, hello AEEI STALWART Cape- ably the strongest set pumping profits, AEEI on its new abalone based empowerment of interim results the is also enjoying solid farm and another 100 company Sekunjalo company has ever pro- performances from its jobs in its Saldanha Investments has taken duced – thanks largely technology services pelagic plant. a new corporate guise to a steller perfor- division, which report- The technology di- – a move that has coin- mance from main oped interim operating vision, Abdullah said, cided with noticeable erational subsidiary, profits of R12.5m from would expand its op- swing in fortunes for Waterfront-based Pre- turnover of R96m. erational niche in pub- the company that in mier Fishing. AEEI is also reap- lic hospitals to seek 2001 was teetering on Premier nets most ing the fruits of smart out private sector cli- the brink of collapse. of its catches from investment decisions ents as well as expand Sekunjalo last month south coast and west – particularly par- across the border into changed its name to coast lobsters (which ticipating in Pioneer African markets. African Equity Em- are mainly exported Food group’s broad The most telling pro- powerment Invest- to the UAE and far based empowerment nouncement, though, ments (AEEI,) a move eastern markets,) but initiative and its stra- on AEEI’s prospects is that followed close on more recently the tegic minority stake in the fact that its share the heels of the retire- subsidiary has cast its lobster market and to end February was much as two-thirds of British Telecoms SA. price has increased ment of founder and nets into the pelagic, 12% of the west coast 17% higher at R140m its revenue and prof- Overall AEEI is over 500% in the last long-time executive farmed abalone, hake rock lobster market. with earnings before its in the second half looking in fine fettle year. That gives AEEI chairman Iqbal Surve and squid sectors. It also ranks as the interest, tax, deprecia- of the financial year. with cash flows reas- a market value of over from the board. Surve, But it’s worth noting third largest pelagic tion and amortisation This suggests turnover suring and the balance R1,6bn – an astound- however, remains the that Premier – which quota holder, and is (EBITDA) up 14% to could push close to the sheet stout. In fact, ing figure considering majority shareholder ranks as the largest ranked in amongst the R26m. Operating prof- R400m mark, and op- the company CEO that in 2001 after the in AEEI. black owned and man- top five abalone farms it was up a nifty 24% erating profits should Khalid Abdullah has collapse of Sekunjalo’s The name change, aged fishing group in in South Africa. to R18.6m. History comfortably top R60m hinted at acquisitions investment in Lei- more importantly, SA – holds a dominant Revenue for Pre- will show that Premier for the full year. in both the fishing sureNet (the owner of coincides with argu- 60% of the south coast mier in the six months traditionally earns as While Premier is and technology divi- the Health & Racquet sions in the next two Club chain) the market years. He has targeted value was at one point acquisitive growth less than R10m. of 10% to 20% in It’s been a gruelling the medium-term. road back to financial Aside from potential health for Sekunjalo, acquisitions Premier and it looks like AEEI is planning to crate is determined to make more than 100 jobs up for a lost decade. Biting the bullet - key to overcoming power crisis Continued from P9

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Eskom may and replace Eskom’s have managed to keep ageing units.” the lights on through He points out that patch maintenance in the Medupi and Kusile recent years, but they power stations coming cannot overload these online would signifi- units forever.” cantly improve supply, The 3rd POWER- but only if the current GEN Africa and Dis- power stations remain tribuTECH Africa, The highesT degree in cusTomised soluTions fully-functional too. organised by PennWell “Without proper main- Corporation will pro- Whatever your refrigeration requirements, we can provide you with a hands-on, professional service tenance and repair, vide comprehensive - project managing, from the inception and planning stages through to completion, including both there is a very good coverage of the pow- chance that existing er needs, resources technical and administrative aspects. infrastructure would and issues facing the fail before the addi- electricity genera- GEA Project Solutions will coordinate the services and structure, while GEA Refrigeration will tional power stations tion industries across provide the refrigeration design and installation. Every project we manage is done with the highest are fully-functional,” sub-Saharan Africa. he says. Eskom needs POWER-GEN Africa level of attention to detail and in accordance with strict safety measures and legislation. to go back to basics. focusing on all aspects Assessments must be of the conventional carried out unit by unit and renewable power GEA Refrigeration Africa (Pty) Ltd to determine what is generation industry required to get them and DistribuTECH 19 Chain Avenue, Montague Gardens, 7441, RSA back to reliable oper- Africa focusing on P.O.Box 36815, Chempet, 7442, RSA ating condition, then transmission and dis- Phone: +27 21 555 9000, Fax: +27 21 551 4036 all the necessary com- tribution sectors with- [email protected], www.gearefrigeration.co.za ponents and resources in sub-Saharan Africa, must be sourced and the events will brings scheduled outages together the world’s engineering for a better world GEA Refrigeration Technologies must take place to leading power equip- replace ageing units. ment suppliers along Components cannot with companies de- simply be patched. If veloping power infra- there is a problem with structure in Africa. CBN May 2015 11 Ukraine to showcase poultry at AB7 UKRAINIAN poultry its own fields to produce eggs and egg powder. be of interest to AB7’s the main event for new producers are consider- feed for its poultry, and “We are already doing many Muslim visitors business opportunities ing exports to numerous does not use any antibiot- business in Africa, the from Africa and Asia,” in Africa. AB7 provides rising consumer markets ics, hormones or growth Middle East and Asia says Thomson. “Visitors an effective platform for in southern and central stimulators in raising and we are always open to AB7’s famous Halaal companies to network, Africa to take advantage its broilers. One of to exploring new mar- World pavilion should find new products, sup- of the continent’s rapidly Ukraine’s leading export- kets, hence the decision take some time to pop pliers and customers expanding middle-class ers of poultry, Prodexport to exhibit at AB7,” says in and chat with these without travelling to many population. Two first- Ltd., is making its way to Lana Tsoy, the company’s Ukrainian exhibitors.” different countries. time exhibitors from the AB7 to showcase a wide Sales Manager. With Africa’s demand “We are very excited Ukraine – Agromars and range of poultry including “Both these Ukrai- for meat products at to have two new exhibi- Agromars is Ukraine’s second largest poultry ProdExport Ltd. – will be chicken fillets, whole Ha- nian poultry companies an all-time high, sup- tors from the Ukraine on producer, producing a range of frozen chicken which at this year’s Africa’s Big laal broilers, thighs and produce Halaal chicken pliers and buyers can- board at AB7 this year,” includes, whole chicken broilers, whole breast fillets, Seven (AB7,) the biggest deboned meat, chicken products and this should not afford to miss AB7, says Thomson. necks, paws, hearts and liver. food and beverage expo on the continent. Their aim is to showcase a variety of poultry products, establish regional trade contacts and explore the many business opportunities the African market has to offer. AB7 takes place from 21-23 June 2015 at Gal- lagher Convention Centre, Midrand. “Ap- proximately 34% of Af- rica’s nearly one billion people are middle class consumers, most with a healthy appetite for meat products,” says John Thomson of Exhibition Management Services, the organisers of AB7. “This segment of Africa’s population provides an excellent market for companies looking for new business opportunities.” The Ukraine depends on exports to expand the development of its poultry industry, while African consumer markets rely heavily on imported poultry products to meet the demand of a growing population. From 800 million people in 2,000, Africa’s population is estimated to increase by 2.4% each year, to over one billion by 2030. Ukraine exported 150,000 tons of poultry in 2013, an 80% rise from the previous year. Their total domestic production reached 732,000 tons in the same year. In 2014 the country exported 86,000 tons of poultry, 10% more than in 2013. Agromars, Ukraine’s second largest poultry producer, will exhibit its range of frozen chicken products which includes whole chicken broilers, whole breast fillets, as well as necks, paws, hearts and livers. “We are currently upgrading our export division and aim to open new markets this year, particularly in Africa,” says Nina Osobik, Head of Marketing at Agromars. “We exhibited in Dubai this year and it proved to be very successful. We expect even better results at AB7.” Agromars has won a number of national and international awards for its poultry products, including a ‘Best European Quality’ award at the XIV International Eu- rope Awards. The company was also the first manufacturer in Ukraine to introduce quality control and safety management systems into production processes to meet international standards requirements. Agromars uses only natural wheat, corn and soya grown on 12 CBN May 2015 Saldanha Bay IDZ construction to start in August IN a key milestone for ter of Economic Op- Zone Licensing Com- ed, site clearance and South Africa’s oil and portunities, said the pany, the Transnet Na- earthworks will begin. gas hub, the Industrial project was one of sev- tional Ports Authority The actual construc- Development Zone tion is expected to start site at Saldanha Bay in August and continue is being prepared for This sector already provides until September next construction, which is 35,000 formal job opportunities year. This construction set to officially begin work will include sewer in August. Preparatory in the province. reticulation installa- site work at the IDZ is tions, water and electri- expected to run until eral being driven joint- and investors. cal service installations the end of May. ly by Saldanha Bay In- “After the prepara- and roadworks,” stated Oil rig in the Saldanha Bay port. Alan Winde, Minis- dustrial Development tory work is complet- Winde. The feasibility study found that an IDZ in Saldanha had the potential to generate R10bn for the region’s • CEMENT • CONCRETE • CONSTRUCTION • economy over the longer-term. Winde said the progress to date was the result of partnerships between all spheres of government. CONSTRUCTION “Minister Rob Da- vies, the National De- partment of Trade and Industry, the Western Cape Government and the local municipality TOTALLY have worked closely on this project. The IDZ will become a significant catalyst for growth 1 – 3 September 2015 - Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria and jobs and will play a major role in boosting foreign direct investment into the country.” Winde said that CONSTRUCTION enabling oil and gas servicing, underpinned by the designation of the IDZ, was central to Proj- ect Khulisa’s drive to grow the sector. “Focusing specifically on upstream and midstream services such as rig repair, this sector already provides 35,000 formal jobs opportunities in the province. Through Project Khulisa, we have the aspirational goal of adding up to a further 60,000 formal jobs in this sector and increasing its economic contribution up to R3bn, from its current R1bn. “We seek to grow this sector by transforming Saldanha Bay into a world class rig repair hub and by equipping local residents with the skills they need to take advantage of the opportunities that will arise.” Winde says skills development is a key aspect of Project Khulisa’s goals. “1,500 people from Participate as a 30 different occupa- tions are needed to • SPONSOR • EXHIBITOR • DELEGATE • repair one rig. We must encourage the development of new artisans, which is why Contact Bethwell Mnyamana Host media partners Co-located event we launched the Ar- tisan Development [email protected] programme, a pro- CONSTRUCTION +27 21 700 4300 MACHINERY gramme we hope EXPO to scale up in the www.totally-concrete.com/west NIGERIA near future.” Winde said the average age of artisans was 55 years old, while the www.totally-concrete.com/west average of participant on the Artisan Devel- opment Programme is 23 years old. CBN May 2015 13 High speed doors increase return on investment

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A member of the Cape Union Mart Group of Companies empowered by Thebe Investment Corporation CBN May 2015 15 EMERGENCY POWER SOLUTIONS New solar back-up solution launched POWERMODE, a other delicate equipment Johannesburg-based from power ‘brownouts’ power-provisioning spe- and ‘spikes’ common to cialist has launched a South Africa’s unpredict- new addition to the Sol- able electricity supply. tra range of solar pho- The computerised tovoltaic (PV) energy system is also able to generating solutions. automatically prioritise The high capac- its power delivery chan- ity Soltra GTB 10 000, nels; to back-up batteries which complements the to facilitate recharging successful Soltra GTB during daytime, for ex- 3000 in the Powermode ample, or to appliances lineup, is a 10kVA ca- during user-definable pacity, utility grid-con- peak periods. At other nected, hybrid solar PV times the system will au- power system targeted tomatically juggle power at small-to-medium-size sources between, solar, enterprise and domestic batteries and the grid to markets. meet changing demands “The Soltra GTB 10 based on individual 000 is designed to help consumption dynamics. businesses and house- “In addition, the unit holds cope with load- is also able to feed power shedding and power back into the utility grid outages, functioning as - legislation permitting a back-up rather than a - slowing or even revers- complementary power ing consumption meters source in these even- to significantly minimise tualities. This sets it costs to the consumer.” apart from conventional Ward says the Sol- solar PV power sys- tra GTB 10 000 and its tems,” says Jack Ward, companion, the popular Powermode MD. GTB 3000, represent He says the GTB 10 a new-generation of 000 is aimed at larger- cost-effective modular sized installations, where solar solutions requir- it is capable of dealing a comparatively low ing with bigger loads initial investment. with a greater degree “The units can be of backup battery au- expanded in terms of tonomy. “It is also able capacity to meet future to obviate the need for demands. They can also costly diesel generators in be configured as three- noise-conscious environ- phase solutions to meet ments,” notes Ward, who commercial and industri- adds that it’s ideal for al users’ requirements,” rooftop installations. he explains. The new unit fea- With the escalating tures an integrated cost of utility power and charge controller and the imminent arrival of inverter and can be op- ‘smart metering’ systems erated in three modes: that will allow munici- linked to the electric- pal authorities to bill for ity grid (grid-tied;) as electricity consumption at grid-tied unit with bat- much higher rates during tery backup (in a hybrid peak periods in a process configuration;) or as a known as time-of-day- stand-alone hybrid unit. billing, Ward maintains The GTB 10 000’s that solar solutions will built-in electronic moni- soon be on par with con- toring system facilitates ventional power from the back-up, by auto- the perspective of am- matically drawing current ortised installation and from storage batteries maintenance costs. when the mains power “This is particularly rel- fail. “Switchover time is evant as prices are expect- a rapid 15 milliseconds,” ed to rise exponentially says Ward, adding that for power consumed dur- this is designed to protect ing peak periods in the sensitive computer and near future,” he adds.

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www.cape-construction.co.za 16 CBN May 2015 PLANT EQUIPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Maximise the demonstration Kubota launches mini-excavators opportunities at exhibitions

It goes without saying that your stand should be planned and designed to meet your goals, and that your exhibition staff should be properly trained. During the show your staff are your most important tool, says Mal- herbe. “Make sure you keep The zero boom-swing and zero tail-swing features of the mini excavator them eager and motivat- are integral in changing the dynamics of construction sites. ed by holding a briefing every morning to remind THE Kubota mini-ex- confined spaces. machinery, included the them of your goals. En- cavator range – which “The integration of pioneering, advanced sure your staff look as if was recently launched these two crucial fea- features of Auto Idle, they are keen to interact in South Africa by Smith tures, plus its dominant which helps save up to with prospects walking Power Equipment position globally in the 10% fuel, an LCD panel Exhibitions are one of the best places to interact with new prospects. Here an ex- past the exhibit. There’s (SPE) – is already in field of compact indus- with self-diagnosis func- hibitor has the opportunity to rub shoulders with Alderman Ian Neilson, Execu- no point in going through huge demand, according trial diesel engines be- tion and Kubota’s revo- tive Deputy Mayor of Cape Town and Mayoral Committee Member for Finance. all of this and then having to the company. low 100HP, has made lutionary “three-pump” staff hiding behind their “But this is not un- Kubota’s successes in hydraulic system, which SPACE at this year’s In- have averaged 3,000 fo- thing you can do,’ says newspapers or laptops ig- usual. Its unique fea- the mini-excavator mar- uses three independent dustrial Showcase-Cape cused prospects, each one Malherbe. ‘What do you noring visitors!” tures of zero tail-swing ket unparalleled,” says pumps for boom, arm is filling up fast, and it’s of these having taken the want to achieve by being And don’t forget about and zero boom-swing Tom Bloom SPE Gen- and swivel for more the use of the demon- time to attend and review at the exhibition? Do you the staff back at the office. have made them a hit eral Manager construc- efficient bucket opera- stration area that has the products and services want to generate sales Make sure they know the world over.” tion equipment division. tion. The system’s high got exhibitors attention, on offer. and leads, launch a new your company is exhibit- In the 1980s the de- “By the end of 2008, capacity control valve says event organiser In addition to the dem- product, test new ideas, ing and that they invite veloping mini excava- Kubota had sold more and hydraulic variable Johnny Malherbe. onstration area a Speaker gather information, or prospects and customers tor market revealed than 340,000 mini ex- pumps enable high per- ‘In spite of the move to Series will also be sched- motivate your staff and to visit. how important the cavators and since then formance shovelling the internet, sales in the uled. Companies wishing business partners?” There’s work to be zero boom-swing and it has enjoyed the No.1 and loading. industrial sector still rely to launch a new product That done, you want to done once the show is zero tail-swing features market share world- SPE claims an enviable hugely on face-to-face or service will be offered make sure that your exist- over. “Sit down with your of the mini excavator wide. In particular, the reputation for is excel- selling. The ability for a the opportunity to make ing customers and busi- team and discuss honestly were in the changing u-30 and u-50 have tak- lent service levels. Its prospect to touch and use of the facilities. ness partners, and any what worked and what dynamics of construc- en the world by storm countrywide footprint feel and see a product in Exhibitors confirmed potential new ones, know didn’t,” says Malherbe. tion sites. In the 1990s and we expect no dif- of dealers and service action is worth more than this year include industry all about it – and technol- “It’s obviously also vital Kubota took the lead by ferent in the Southern facilities ensures that its what a website or bro- leaders such as Afrox, ogy is one of the easiest that you follow up on launching its mini exca- African market.” customers get the best chure can offer. And this Compair, ABB, Festo, and best ways to do this. all contacts,” he adds, vator integrating both In its more than 36 possible service 24/7. year we have more dem- Linvar, Retecon, ITS Use your email list to di- “whether this is a simple of these features for years’ involvement in “We understand that in onstrations lined up than Karcher, APC Storage, rect-mail customers and thankyou email or a the global market. the mini-excavator in- this market uptime is ever before. It’s about AC/DC Dynamics, Toy- partners to tell them what phone call to make an ap- Kubota’s zero boom- dustry, Kubota says it the primary concern of interactivity between ota Forklift, Woodmajor they can expect from you pointment. It’s a sad fact swing allow the mini has continuously set the our customers. We have exhibitor and prospect,’ and a host of other ex- at the exhibition, and that many exhibitors do excavator to oper- standard with techno- invested time and mon- adds Malherbe. hibitors covering almost create added buzz about not carry out this last, sim- ate without having to logical innovations that ey in ensuring that our Now recognised as the every aspect of the indus- your stand via social me- ple, yet vitally important move while the zero rocked the industry. The team understands that Western Cape’s longest- trial sector in the Western dia like Facebook and task. Exhibition organis- tail-swing always keeps integration of the zero service excellence is the running industrial trade Cape. “Exhibitions are a Twitter. Advertise your ers do a lot of work to cre- the tail of the mini ex- boom and tail swing foundation on which our show, this year’s event will great sales and marketing presence on your web- ate an event that works cavator within track- was one such innova- company stands and our take place at the CTICC tool. But setting specific, site, or you could even but each participant must width when swivelling. tion. Others, which also track record throughout from 1 to 3 July. Atten- measurable goals is the create a one-off website do their part to ensure it’s These features enable helped create the future the organisation speaks dances over the years single most important for this purpose. successful for them.’ operation in tight and of compact construction for itself,” says Bloom. Atlas Copco LT Rammer receives renowned iF design award

THE international the Atlas Copco LT iF Design Award has major improvements is iF Product Design 6005 Rammer series. been recognized all the slimmer design that Award 2015 goes to For over 60 years, the over the world as a facilitates handling. For label of design excel- example the visibility is lence, identifying out- considerably enhanced. standing achievements In order to get full vis- in design. ibility of the foot, the ”Thorough re- operator needs to lean search and a tight 50% less to the side. cooperation between The user grip area is R&D and our Indus- increased by 300% for trial Design Team has better control. Improved been success factors safety, reduced weight, in the development high compaction effi- of the new LT Ram- ciency and ergonomics mers,” says Fredrik are other user-friendly Hägglund, Manager features that the jury Technical Develop- found appealing. ment Light Com- ”Easy service is a paction Equipment. high priority for our ”With a strong user customers. With the focus, we managed new design we have to increase the bal- managed to meet tho- ance of the machine, se high expectations. making it extremely And even though re- easy to handle.” ceiving the iF Prod- The new Atlas Copco uct Design Award LT Rammers are de- was an honour, the signed for compaction real joy lays in the work in confined areas. knowledge that we The product is a result can offer our custom- of research and cus- ers a great product.” tomer input. One of the concludes Hägglund. CBN May 2015 17 HEAVY LIFTING Renewable revolution is well underway WHILE South Af- (REIPPPP) bid win- the Western Cape shown that Vanguard is rica grapples with con- dows have procured coast, where Vanguard the only South African- strained power supply more than 60 renew- erected 20 Vestas V90 owned company with and regular load shed- ables projects, with 2.0MW turbine genera- the expertise and ca- ding, a quiet revolution combined capacity of tors with its GTK1100 pacity – including fully- in renewable energy is 3,900MW,” said Pace. crane, and the Chaba licensed and registered taking place – often in “Another 77 bids were wind farm near Komga equipment – to offer a remote and unnoticed received in the fourth in the Eastern Cape, full turnkey project so- parts of the country. REIPPPP window last where the company lution to the growing According to Craig year, indicating the discharged seven Ves- wind-energy market,” Pace, Director at in- enthusiasm and invest- tas V112-3.0 MW wind said Pace. “Our commit- ternational heavy lift, ment appetite of many turbine generators from ment to clients is always abnormal transport foreign companies.” the vessel, off-loaded to deliver on time and and installations spe- The private invest- into a storage area, and within budget, without cialist Vanguard, this ment associated with reloaded for transport compromising safety.” revolution has already the projects procured to the wind farm. Vanguard’s fleet brought substantial to date amounts Abnormal transport: Vanguard transporting an 87 tonne Tower Section with Other projects include of specialised equip- benefits, saving the to R140bn. Vanguard Tower Clamps on a Gooseneck 10 Axle Goldhofer THP-SL modular the Grassridge wind ment includes the GTK economy billions of Vanguard has been trailer combination for Metrowind’s Van Stadens wind farm. farm, also near Port Eliz- 1100 telescopic mobile rands in diesel and coal integrally involved with abeth, the Noblesfontein tower crane – the only that Eskom would have a number of pioneer- efficient solutions for ing the vessel, specialised tors,” he said. wind farm near Victoria unit in the Southern to have burnt to keep ing wind farms around dealing with the large transport requirements Among the recent West in the Northern Hemisphere according the lights on. South Africa in re- and complex wind tur- to the hard stands, on- contracts completed Cape, and Metrowind’s to the company - that “A recent report from cent years, according bine components being site lifting/erection and have been the West Van Stadens wind farm has proved invaluable the Council for Scien- to Pace. imported for wind farm electrical installations of Coast One wind farm in the Eastern Cape. in many of the wind tific and Industrial Re- “We have engineered projects – from discharg- 108 wind turbine genera- near Vredenburg on “These contracts have farm installations. search (CSIR) shows that the 1,600MW of renewable energy installed by December 2014 has saved the country over R5bn,” said Pace. He said that 32 renewable energy projects had already been completed and connected to the grid, with government planning to more than double this figure by reaching 3,625MW by 2030. “What is really encouraging about these developments is that they are producing electricity at a very competitive cost – so that the net financial benefits of renewables will remain positive even in future when the national grid is less constrained,” he says. The Integrated En- ergy Research Centre at CSIR reported that the cost per kilowatt/hour (kWh) of renewable energy for new projects is now well below R1 for solar photo-voltaic (PV) production and between 60c-80c for wind projects. “The government’s three Renewable En- ergy Independent Power Producer Pro- curement Programme

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BABCOCK recently business unit. volving the supply of ly 18tons each. The a Liebherr LTM 1500 agement team’s task Babcock. “The scope completed the disman- Both these projects mobile cranes, rigging new flare stack, 103m mobile crane. was to oversee site ac- of work included lift- tling of an old flare were completed on and engineering crews high and weighing in The rigging team, tivities and ensure safe ing personnel in a stack and the erection schedule, making it and a project manage- it at nearly 80tons, utilising tackle, lift- operations at all times. man cage to a height of the new flare stack possible for Chevron ment team to oversee was erected in four ing gear and chains, “After we secured of 103m. Inclement at the Chevron Refin- personnel to com- each project. sections. The first sec- controlled and direct- the initial contract, the weather posed a chal- ery in Cape Town. Bab- mission the new flare For the dismantling tion weighed approxi- ed the crane opera- scope of work contin- lenge to keeping the cock’s engineering so- stack during the refin- of the old 52m flare mately 24tons and was tor to ensure correct ued to increase over project on schedule. lutions business acted ery’s shutdown from stack, Babcock utilised lifted utilising a Lieb- placement. time, which called for At Babcock we pride as principal contractor February 13 to March its Liebherr LTM 1440 herr LTM 1440 mobile The engineering careful planning and ourselves on maintain- on both projects and 31 2015. In executing Mobile Crane and crane, while the other crew was responsible very accurate logisti- ing an excellent safety equipment hire was these projects, Bab- demolished the struc- three sections, weigh- for cutting and welding cal coordination,” says record, and we com- supplied via Babcock’s cock provided a full ture in three sections, ing a combined 55tons, of the flare sections, Je-T’aime van Staden, pleted the project with plant hire services turnkey service, in- weighing approximate- were erected utilising while the project man- Sales Manager - Plant, zero incidents or accidents and within the required time frame.” Babcock’s Construc- tion Manager, Ntuthu- ko Generation, Con- rad Geyer, comments these two contracts drew on the synergies between the two Bab- cock business units and their depth of experience in the South Af- rican industrial arena. “The successful completion of these contracts has demonstrated the broad range of capabilities and resources the two business units in tandem can offer clients,” Geyer says. “There is also significant benefit to be gained from their combined knowledge and experience, ensuring safe and effective solutions tailored to the specific requirements of the project in hand. Babcock is a partner that can be trusted to deliver.” With a track record that goes back more than 120 years, Bab- cock is a leading supplier of engineering support services to the energy, process, mining and construction industries in Af- rica and has extensive experience in the refinery arena. Its plant hire services business is the largest empowered equipment supplier in Af- rica, with a combined inventory of more than 25,000 items. Bab- cock specialises in the provision of mobile crane services, rigging equipment and expertise, abnormal transport, welding and mechanical construction plant to meet the needs of any large or small contractor. The combined fleet is utilised on a wide range of contracts ranging from substantial infrastructure projects and mines, to wind farms and marine projects, including oilrigs and drill ships. Babcock’s mobile crane fleet currently numbers 160 units deployed throughout South Africa, ranging from 8 to 600 tons, while its team’s rigging expertise includes more than 30 years of rigging experience and comprises three accredited Red Seal riggers and five teams of experienced riggers.

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He says ed order picker of its be undermined in the sufficient conventional acceptable storage and the arrangement with kind. Crown was also region. Low average loan collateral. in transit methods, in the IFC will allow Ned- acknowledged for the incomes, widespread “According to the order to mitigate poten- bank Capital to pro- well-designed concept poverty, weak logistical Global Food Security tial risks. As the product vide additional funding behind the technol- infrastructure, political Index 2014, while 20 is sold, the trader pays to African importers ogy, which combines unrest and a heavy re- (71%) of the countries the lender, enhancing and exporters, thereby a Crown low-level liance on costly food in the region have re- cash flow for the farmer stimulating growth order picker with a imports amidst large corded an overall im- but still protecting the in local businesses remote-control glove. geographical areas are provement during the commodity on behalf in these countries. “We are honoured some of the many chal- year, SSA countries still of the financier. “Although the pro- to be recognised lenges being faced. make up the bulk of the “The GWFP covers gram relates to most for this prestigious Addressing this situ- bottom tier of the in- transactions in Africa, African countries out- achievement. This is ation is one of the key dex,” says Sekete Mok- excluding South Africa, side of South Africa, a unique innovation reasons behind the re- gehle, Head of Global whereby Nedbank’s the main focus is on the that truly simplifies cent launch by Nedbank Commodity Finance Global Commodity Fi- less developed coun- the order picking pro- (through its Capital divi- at Nedbank Capital. nance (GCF) division tries, where financing cess, and simplifies the sion,) together with the “The scheme is crucial provides finance against is difficult to come by lives of both manage- International Finance in order to deal with a specific agricultural or offered at exorbitant ment and hard-work- Corporation (IFC,) of a the real challenge of commodity. This is man- rates. Nedbank Capital ing drivers,” said US$50M facility to help food security across aged under a collateral would like to ultimately Crown’s director of commodity traders and the continent.” management arrange- assist in growth in GDP design Jim Kramer. processors in Sub-Saha- “As the only South ment, stock monitoring and economies of these Crown has won the German Design Award 2015 The lift truck itself ran Africa to import ag- African bank to have arrangement, Ware- countries and would se- for its semi-automated QuickPick Remote sets a high ergonom- ricultural commodities signed with the IFC, house Receipt Financ- cure food supply in re- order-picking system. ic benchmark, but and export cash crops. Nedbank is extremely ing, in transit against spect of imports to coun- WAREHOUSE mate- ceremony, in Frank- can also be manoeu- The scheme, which is pleased to be able to a Freight Forwarders tries where we may have rial handling company, furt, Germany, in Feb- vred from a distance part of the IFC’s Global play its part towards en- Receipt or similar fi- previously been restrict- Crown, has won the ruary 2015. Crown is using the unique re- Warehouse Finance suring that food, a basic nancing structures,” ed in terms of limits and German Design Award distributed in South- mote-control glove Program (GWFP,) is human right, is available says Mokgehle. risk appetite.” 2015 for its semi-au- ern Africa by Goscor with laser sensors in He adds that in terms tomated QuickPick Lift Truck Compa- the truck. of exports, additional Remote order-picking ny, part of Imperial’s “This is not only funding would result in system. The German Goscor group. what makes it truly an increase in foreign Design Council pre- The Design Coun- innovative, but also sented Crown with the cil jury highlighted what ensures safe- Continued on P27 award at the awards that the QuickPick ty in operations,” the Design Council Jury explained. This QuickPick Re- mote greatly reduces the distance that drivers must walk while carrying loads, and improves productivity by up to 25%. Further, a modern, C dynamic-looking de- M sign reflects the vi- sionary nature of this Y patented technology in

CM every detail. The Design Coun- MY cil jury highlighted

CY that an exceptionally high standard had now CMY been set by Crown. “This award by the K German Design Coun- cil validates the benefits and added value of Crown’s innovative technology,” says GLTC MD Darryl Shafto. “The seamless inter- action between operator and lift truck opens up new opportunities for reducing costs and increasing productivity, without compromising on operator safety,” he concludes.

• Static Racking • Shelving • Mezzanine Floors • Conveyors • Mobile Racking • Mobile Archive Shelving • Small Parts Storage • Lockers CBN May 2015 21 INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Matrix apartments sell Growthpoint secures Tiger Brands for out within minutes Range Industrial Park in Cape Town GROWTHPOINT this strategic property, ing stacking height of 6m Cape Town’s growing Properties’ has concluded which consisted of an and a maximum stack- and highly sought-after a deal with Tiger Brands existing building of ing height of 8m. Each Blackheath industrial milling logistics divi- 6,300m2 and 1.4 ha of warehouse unit has its node, Range Industrial sion to take up 4,600m2 vacant land, in Black- own fully finished office Park is situated on the of business space on a heath in late 2013. It has component complete corner of Range and three-year lease within its developed the vacant site with dedicated entrance School roads, near the new R55m Range Indus- into modern industrial lobby and staff amenities, R300, which is the major trial Park development in warehousing space sup- which include toilets and link between the N1 and Blackheath, Cape Town. ported by offices. Mun- showers. Range Industri- N2 highways, with easy Tiger Brands’ new nik says the vision was al Park is a secure access- access to both. In addi- premises comprises to create sought-after controlled environment. tion, the property is in a large warehouse, as big-box warehousing, Growthpoint also en- close proximity to public well as 400m2 of of- ideal for storage and sured the development is transport and is a mere fices, situated at this well logistics operations. flexible and has the abil- 200m from the Black- located Growthpoint Engelbert Binedell, ity to customise prem- heath train station. development. Divisional Director of ises to meet the unique The area is serviced Riaan Munnik, De- the Industrial Sector for requirements of a busi- by the Blackheath City velopment Manager at Growthpoint, believes ness. Munnik says; “As Improvement District, Growthpoint Proper- the Range Industrial a leading company that which includes top-up ties, comments: “We are Park development cor- strives for best practice, security and cleaning delighted to welcome relates perfectly with safety is an important is- services. “This node is THE 51 apartments in “The Matrix apart- sion prior to arriving at Tiger Brands to its new Growthpoint’s opportu- sue for Tiger Brands. We experiencing significant the Matrix, a high rise, ments, with their distinc- the launch. premises. Its tenancy at nistic approach to devel- have helped it reinforce renewal, thanks to its mixed use development tive architecture com- “Following all this Range Industrial Park opments. “Blackheath its commitment to safety management as well under construction and bining exposed concrete hype, potential buyers supports its business op- is a growing node with with some special fea- as improvements to its which will form part of ceilings with beauti- then faced the challenge erations and confirms increasing demand. We tures for its premises.” roads and landscaping,” Century City’s R1bn fully finished bulkheads, of getting into the physi- Blackheath’s status as a have taken a functional Munnik adds that, says Munnik. Conference Centre pre- downlighters, timber cal queue at the launch, top business area.” asset and bolted on a besides being a qual- “Another attractive cinct, were sold within vinyl floors, and exposed building up a very strong With this transaction, new development. The ity modern property that feature of Range In- 45 minutes at a public brickwork interiors FOMO (fear of missing Range Industrial Park completed product has offers very affordable dustrial Park is that it launch. with imported German out) factor which saw is now 50% let. The re- extracted underlying val- rental with modern of- includes opportunities This is the second res- kitchens with Smeg ap- buyers heading straight maining half of the de- ue,” he adds. fice space, a big factor for expansion, making idential project by the pliances, are different to for the sign-up area velopment is ready for This is exactly what contributing to Range it the ideal platform to Rabie Property Group what we have produced without even a cursory other leading businesses Growthpoint has Industrial Park’s appeal support businesses along at Century City to sell before at Century City. glance at the model or to occupy. achieved by including fea- is its exceptional location. their growth journey,” out in less than an hour “In addition, the prox- the floorplans.” Growthpoint acquired tures such as freestand- Ideally located in says Munnik. at its public launch. In imity of the building to A number of buyers October last year all 70 Century City Square, left the Matrix launch units in Mayfair Gar- where retail outlets, disappointed at not hav- dens were sold out with- restaurants and coffee ing secured an apart- in 45 minutes forcing shops spill out onto a ment but with some the developer to release sheltered public area consolation in having phase two of the devel- surrounded by water submitted their details Cape Town’s New Conference Centre opment months ahead features and fountains, to be invited to Rabie’s of schedule. makes the apartments next residential devel- Transends Convention! At the Matrix launch highly appealing to opment, Manhattan impatient would-be young professionals, Quarter, which will be buyers queued at the who enjoy the ‘buzz’ and released to the market doors to the venue sev- the convenience of inner in May. eral hours before the city living. These spacious apart- advertised time, des- “Both these factors ments will overlook the perate to secure one of contribute to making picturesque Grand Ca- the sought-after apart- the Matrix a ‘sexy as- nal near KnightsBridge, ments. When the doors set’ which, driven by the and will benefit from opened, some even general awareness that 24-hour security, a land- broke into a run to get to residential property at scaped internal park and the sales team who had Century City is a lim- an onsite creche. the deeds of sale. ited resource, made the Anyone interested Less than an hour lat- development a smash in receiving advance er, just under R100m of hit with both investors information about prime Century City real and owner-occupiers,” Manhattan Quarter estate had been snapped Cloete said. should register on the up off-plan in the form Brian Usher, Sales Rabie website. of one, two and three Manager of Property The commercial com- bedroom section title World, the estate agency ponent of the Matrix OPENS FEBRUARY 2016 apartments varying in that handles all of Ra- comprises six double- size from 45m² to 103m², bie’s residential sales at volume retail units on and priced from R1,4m Century City, said an- the ground floor, ideal to just over R3m. other major factor was for high-visibility desti- With world-class fibre-powered Cutting-edge technology, flexible applications Designed by award- the marketing campaign. nation retail, and three • A total capacity of 1 900 delegates across 20 different venues winning Vivid Archi- “Our electronic teaser floors of flexible office Wi-Fi, 20 versatile venues, 1350 • Catering for 20 to 1170 guests in meetings, expos & banquets tects, some apartments campaign created a very space ranging in size • Featuring first-world fibre-optic & Wi-Fi connectivity throughout will offer balconies, and strong element of cu- from 120m² to a full parking bays, 540 hotel rooms Hi-tech, hi-touch hospitality many will have sea and riosity and intrigue in floor of 1,530m². • A six-storey hotel comprising 115 rooms and 10 suites mountain views. Base- the market place. This Rabie Commercial within 500 metres, and the • Adjoins the Conference Centre & spills out into the Square ment parking is included was so different that it Broker, Sedica Knight, • Signature ground-floor lounge to refresh, recharge & reconnect in the selling price, with had buyers completely said the ‘funky, retro- CBD just 10 minutes away, one bay being allocated hooked and eager to styled’ office space of- Dynamic, multi-function public square we’re redefining Cape Town’s • 1200 square metres of sunny, sheltered public space to one-bed apartments, receive further informa- fered by the Matrix was • Lined with restaurants, coffee shops & water features and the pricier two and tion. Clearly the Matrix perfect for smaller com- conference landscape. • Perfect for outdoor exhibitions, events & concerts three-bedroom apart- was a mind game clev- panies who wanted to ments two bays each. erly played out. make a strong creative North and west-facing “Potential buyers impact, but demanded apartments will have had to register online the hi-speed connec- air-conditioning and to get onto a guest list, tivity of Century City’s finishes will include im- then interact again by world-class fibre-optic ported kitchens with RSVPing to the in- network, along with the built-in appliances. vite, thus showing their ease of hiring meeting

Project Manager genuine interest and and board rooms in the “Inspiring communication” MACHETE.CO.ZA 7072 Steve Cloete of Rabie intent to purchase. neighbouring confer- attributed the buying “We then drip-fed ence centre on a daily or frenzy to the pent-up them critical details, hourly basis. demand for residential giving them privileged Construction of the Enquiries: Glyn Taylor c 072 394 7014 e [email protected] www.ccconferencecentre.co.za property at Century information about sizes Matrix has reached the City, combined with the and prices of apart- fourth floor level with particular appeal of the ments, enabling them to transfer and occupation Matrix building. make an informed deci- planned for early 2016. 22 CBN May 2015 CUTTING, WELDING & BONDING Threading machine cuts through the competition ISO TC44 meeting THREADING, cutting trial products and after switch for rotation in customers full services hosted by SAIW in and reaming opera- sales service solutions. left or right hand direc- and repairs on their tions can be dramati- O’Kelly notes that the tions, making it ideal threading machines,” Cape Town cally improved with the machine boasts supe- for use on pipes, con- he says. RIDGID Model 1233 rior oiling technology. duits and rods. O’Kelly O’Kelly indicates DURING January 2015, ing equipment; ISO 3821 pipe and bolt threading “Through-head oil- assures that while that a large gap in the at the Lagoon Beach which deals with rubber machine, which offers ing of the dies and the machine remains market exists between Hotel in Cape Town, the hosing for gas welding enhanced processing workpiece during op- easy to use, customer cheaper, low-quality SAIW hosted the ISO equipment; ISO 14114 through its impressive eration cools the ma- support is available. machines and the TC 44 SC8 sub-commit- – Acetylene manifold ¼-inch to 3-inch pipe terial, reduces friction “Each Dowson & RIDGID calibre of tee meeting, which deals systems for welding, cut- capacity and 10mm and threading torque, Dobson branch has machine. “There are with equipment for gas ting and allied systems; to 52mm bolt capac- and speeds mate- a RIDGID specialist many sub-standard imi- welding, cutting and al- ISO 2503 – Pressure ity. This is according rial removal to maxi- and complete train- tations and Dowson & lied processes. This was regulators and pressure to Terry O’Kelly, Di- mise die life and the ing is given to custom- Dobson will only supply the first time this com- regulators with flow me- rector at Dowson & quality of threads.” ers to start them off. US-based RIDGID, mittee has met in South tering devices up-to 300 Dobson Industrial. The RIDGID Upon completion, they which is the longest- Africa, and it was indeed bar; ISO 5171 – Pressure The RIDGID Model Model 1233 is oper- Dowson and Dobson receive a certificate standing manufacturer an honour for South Af- gauges used in welding; 1233 is available locally ated by a foot pedal Director, Terry O’Kelly. of compliance. Ser- of threading machines rica to host the experts ISO 5172 – Blowpipes through Dowson & switch, which ensures vice and maintenance in the world, and its in this field. The com- for gas welding, heating Dobson Industrial – a user safety. The ma- with replaceable rock- is also taken care of technology remains mittee members who and cutting; ISO 7289 – supplier of a compre- chine also features a er-action jaw inserts, by our fully equipped superior to this day,” attended the meeting Quick action couplings hensive range of indus- hammer-type chuck and a forward/reverse workshop. We offer all concludes O’Kelly. were Prof. Dr. Ing. Kurt with shut-off valves; ISO Ziegler from the Ger- 7291 – Pressure regula- man Metrology Institute tors for manifold systems who chairs the commit- up to 300bar; ISO 9090 tee; Stephan Wellendorf – Gas tightness for equip- from DIN, the German ment for gas welding and Institute for Standardiza- allied processes; ISO tion, Stephan fulfilled the 9539 – Materials used for role of secretariat for the equipment. The discus- meeting; Uwe Schulze, sions were, as expected, from BAM, the Federal technical and detailed Institute for Materials and were sometimes Research and Testing; rather heated indicating Cesar Jubert from Air the enthusiasm and pas- Liquide France; Francois sion that all the attendees Chaussat from Cahouet have for the subject mat- in France; Marco Gi- ter. All in all, the event annelli from Harris, Italy; was a resounding success Marco Arzenton from and affirmed SAIW’s and Air Liquide Welding in indeed the entire South Italy and David Warhurst African welding indus- from the United King- try’s commitment to the dom. Our overseas visi- development and imple- tors were joined by Rob- mentation of internation- erto Dionisio from Afrox, al standards. Philip Doubell from Meanwhile Jim Guild, Eskom, Sean Blake from Executive Director of SAIW as well as Peter the SAIW since Decem- Cross, Thero Malumane ber 2000 has retired. The and Thembi Hlongwane new Executive Director is from SABS. long-serving SAIW Op- The main items dealt erations Manager, Sean with included the re- Blake, who officially took vision of ISO 5175 for over in April 2015. flashback arrestors; ISO Guild says that his ten- 15296 which defines the ure at the Institute can terminology for gas weld- be described as “steady progress”. The fact, however, is that it is more apt to describe Jim’s achievements as massive. When he started at the end of 2000 the SAIW was really a very small organisation with no international rec- ognition of its courses, it was struggling financial- ly and was fully reliant on sponsorship for its income. In short it was hardly a going concern. Today it is the leading welding training organisation on the continent and is self-sufficient. Its courses are recognised internationally; it has more than doubled its training population and has earned the respect of the global welding community. “I put our successes down to exceptional team work,” says Guild. “I am confident that this team- work will continue under the expert and experienced guidance of Sean Blake. I wish them all the best for the future,” he said. Blake says he is excited about his new position. “Jim did incredible work and leaves behind an excellent foundation on which we can grow the organisation. I look forward to the challenge,” Blake concluded. CBN May 2015 23 CUTTING, WELDING & BONDING Murray & Roberts Western Cape’s diverse order book Continued from P14

“Wherever possible, means we are constantly ment complexes and the construction period. cladding completed on At the end of the day, the challenge here was the we strive to assist the aware of the issues and refurbishment and reju- Murray & Roberts one tower and 70% fin- success of any project coordination of a large client in meeting these concerns facing our cli- venation of older build- Western Cape is reclad- ished on the other. hinges on the amount of team of specialist sub- needs in the most prac- ents and how their needs ings. A case in point is ding the façade with glass “We are running ahead upfront planning and ac- contractors responsible tical and cost effective change accordingly. the refurbishment of in order to render it more of schedule due to the curate scheduling that for equipping and fit- manner possible. This “We now, more than the two tower Merriman aesthetically appealing fact that we have a rea- goes into it,” Heron says. ting out the building. means always paying ever, have to deal with Square, also known as and modern. The respec- sonable brief from a ma- In contrast to this proj- Another specialist new close attention to the smaller, less institution- The Towers, in the Cen- tive 24 storey and 18 sto- ture client, in addition to ect is the flagship new build project is the Me- way in which we ap- alised clients as opposed tral Business District rey towers have existing working together with a eTV headquarters in lomed Private Hospital proach and carry out to the insurance compa- of Cape Town. “What basement parking, but a highly professional and Roeland Park for Sabido in Tokai, a 148 bed spe- projects, as the tried nies who were the major we are finding is that as 13 storey parking garage solid team. It has been a Properties, comprising cialist facility with a car- and tested way of doing property developers in some of the older build- is being added between showcase project in terms six levels of studios and diac, neonatal and pae- things does not always years gone by. We have ings around Cape Town the two towers. The proj- of logistics, co-ordination four levels of basement diatric unit for client the deliver the best results in to be sensitive to such come up for refurbish- ect is on track, with the and project management. parking. A particular Melomed Group. terms of cost efficiency,” dynamics, which often ment, a key requirement Heron says. means having to estab- is increasing the parking However, the nature lish special-purpose ve- space available,” Heron of long term client rela- hicles for each and every comments. Refurbish- tionships has changed as project,” Heron says. ment projects pose their the construction industry One of the trends own challenges, howev- itself has changed. “Our identified by Murray & er. At Merriman Square close working relation- Roberts Western Cape these included vacating ship with our clients acts as the needs of its clients the existing link between as a barometer for the have evolved is the con- the two towers and in- general state of the con- version of existing build- corporating a tempo- struction industry. This ings into modern apart- rary entrance during the Booyco electronics products reduce underground fire risk

THE leading causes of strumentation. Gases in any confined spaces mine fires are flame typically measured by in surface plants, and Changing the Face of Welding Education in the Cape cutting and welding the unit include oxy- is the first multi-gas in- operations, frictional gen (02,) carbon diox- strument in South Af- The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) Cape Town branch is helping to empower the youth of the Western Cape heating and ignitions, ide (CO2,) flammable rica that also measures through its comprehensive training programmes. electrical shorts, mo- gases such as methane relative humidity as a bile equipment mal- (CH4) and combustible standard offering. And not just the youth! Those with experience in the welding industry are furthering their education through SAIW training functions, gas leak- gases such as carbon The Sentient is also courses and increasing their career opportunities. age and spontaneous monoxide (CO.) available with Fire combustion. The modular de- Patrol capabilities. The fact that mine sign of the IP56 ESI Distinguished by its Courses currently offered by SAIW Western Cape include: fires continue to occur Smart Sensor makes bright red seal, the Welding Inspector; Senior Welding Inspector; Appreciation of Welding for Engineers; AWS D1.1 Codes training; with alarming regular- repair and calibra- Fire Patrol Sentient is Competent Persons – Foundation Week; Competent Persons – Steam Generators; Competent Persons – Pressure ity reinforces the im- tion easy. Should inserted into outsta- Vessels; RT Interpreters; Appreciation of NDT for Engineers; ASME Codes of Construction for the Inspection of Pressure portance of recognis- a sensor fail, then tions located in specific Vessels & Steam Generators ing and eliminating the only this sensor unit areas underground, potential hazards and need be removed. where it records date, the overall need for The IP68 rated Sen- time, gas and humidity For further information contact: improved fire detec- tient handheld unit was measurements. Western Cape Representative: Liz Berry tion, control and sup- developed specifically By instituting a Tel: +27 (0)21 555-2535, Mobile: +27 (0)84 446 0629, E-mail: [email protected] pression technology to to improve safety in un- www.saiw.co.za ensure the best pos- derground mining and Continued on P27 sible outcome during a mine fire. “It is incumbent upon mine owners to institute comprehensive risk assessments followed by an action plan that incorporates Air Liquide - Leading the way in shielding gas innovation the appropriate sensing and monitoring equipment, to drasti- cally reduce the risk Simply High Performance of underground fires,” says Anton Lourens, ARCAL™ NEW GENERATION managing director of A premium welding solution developed for Booyco Electronics. quality welding applications. Booyco Electronics has a number of products that have been designed and developed for local mining conditions. Leveraging the vast experience and knowledge accruing to the company’s team of engineers and technicians, the company has worked closely with its mining customers to find solutions to the specific risks apparent underground. The EXia T4 In- trinsically Safe ESI Smart Sensor meets the requirements for AL14590 gas monitoring at fixed locations and Air Liquide Southern Africa incorporates unique There is an Air Liquide design features that Tel: +2711 389 7000, Rolf Schluep (Welding & Cutting Manager) +2711 389 7095 effectively address the Or contact us online at www.airliquide.co.za solution that is right for you. shortcomings of conventional sensor in-

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Not only does this annual event resonate with the company’s focus of critical infrastruc- shortage of engineering on skills development in young people, but with the particular need to develop ture. ‘G-Plant’, at the skills worldwide, spe- welding skills in industry. company’s flagship cifically when it comes facility in Vanderbijl- to expert welding. It is Products South Africa. the 30th January 2015 Fluxblend for flux-core park, was launched in our great pleasure to The company has at SAIW’s premises welding. In addition, June 2014, and its new have provided welding been closely involved in Johannesburg, Air Air Products also made facility at the Coega gases to facilitate this with the Young Welder Products provided vari- a contribution towards Industrial Develop- competition in the vari- of the Year competi- ous specialist gases in- accommodation and ment Zone (IDZ) was ous areas of welding,” tion since its inception cluding argon for TIG other costs related to launched in Novem- says Josua Le Roux, in 2004. For this year’s welding and its special the competition. ber 2014, the first of General Manager, competition, which was blends – Coogar 82 “We are passion- its kind in the Eastern th POWERHOUSE ADVERTISING 32120/1 ADVERTISING POWERHOUSE Central Support at Air held from the 26 to for MIG welding and ate about training, Cape. 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32120/1 Cape Business News May 2015.indd 1 2015/04/21 1:48 PM CBN May 2015 25 PETROCHEMICALS, OIL & GAS Pourable chocking compound for marine applications

BELZONA 7111, a shrinkage at all dur- ease of use and lasting machinery, equipment, pourable chocking and ing the cure. Self-lev- performance under var- buildings and struc- grouting compound elling properties fa- ious service conditions. tures. The company’s designed to endure the cilitate quick and Its manufacturer, Harrogate factory man- physical and thermal simple application. Belzona, is a leader in ufactures all products shock common through- Available in grey or the design and manufac- to stringent quality and out the marine environ- orange, Belzona 7111 ture of polymer repair environmental control ment, has launched in features high creep, composites and industri- guidelines complying South Africa. high corrosion and high al protective coatings for with the requirements of Specifically formulat- vibration resistance, the repair, protection ISO 9001:2008 and ISO CBN Aesseal 297 x 210-no bleed* 10/10/13 10:40 AM Page 1 ed to spread out evenly qualities that ensure and improvement of 14001:2004. Belzona 7111 orange in action. across irregular surfac- C M Y CM MY CY CMY K es, the new compound is different from similar liquid applied chocking systems in that it can be stored for long periods of time. It has currently been tested to con- firm a three-year shelf life, with the recom- mended shelf life expected to increase to five years when tests are concluded. Belzona 7111 requires neither hot work nor specialist tools during application. Once cured, this chocking compound exhibits high load-bearing capacity, while providing precise equipment alignment, dampening machine noise and vibration, and preventing loosening of threaded bolts. These characteristics make it ideal for pour- ing foundations for ship propulsion systems and other heavy equipment, where alignment and anchorage are essential. Since machining of foundations is not required when this product is used, the cost and time for machinery installation can be reduced significantly. The American Bu- reau of Shipping (ABS) has approved Belzona 7111 for marine applications such as chocking, backing and level- ling in engines, pumps, generators, compressors, reduction gears, bearing blocks, crane rails and other machinery. The compound has also been approved to be used in constructions built under the Lloyd’s Register’s survey. Commenting on the ABS approval, Dr. Xi Chen, Belzona’s vice president of research and development said, “It is significant testi- mony that Belzona 7111 meets the highest quality and performance standards set forth by the marine industry.” Belzona 7111 has an excellent load bearing capability that is demonstrated by the compound’s compara- bly high compressive strength. Tested in accordance with ASTM D695, compressive yield strength measures at 14930 psi (102.9 MPa) and compressive modulus at 5.75 x 105 psi (3964 MPa.) Compound formu- lation is entirely from solids, resulting in no

Composite 26 CBN May 2015 PETROCHEMICALS, OIL & GAS Secunda gets Sundyne service workshop AESPUMP has opened where general pumps vertical motor stands All three workshops a second dedicated such as end-suction for no-load run tests on are periodically in- workshop at its Se- and split-case machines gearboxes. The Sundyne spected by independent cunda facility, this one are serviced. workshop additionally authorities to ensure to service Sundyne Both dedicated work- has its own component compliance with ISO machines and mag- shops approach clean- parts washer. 9001, ISO 29001, ISO netic drive pumps from room environmental AESPUMP is soon 14001, OSHAS 18001, subsidiaries HMD and standard, and both to upgrade its test bay, MASC (Mining and Ansimag. The new fa- are comprehensively currently equipped Surface Certification) cility joins a dedicated equipped with cranes, for end-suction pumps codes and the SANS flameproof pumps inspection tables and and sump pumps, to 60079-01/1 (electric ap- workshop supplement- workbenches fitted with manage the Sundyne paratus for explosive Sund-Aespumping the main CBN floor260mm xrotatable 72mm* 10/8/13 clamps 6:09 andPM Pagerange 1 as well. gas atmospheres) stan- C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Formed in 2012 from dards for flame proof- the Secunda-based ro- ing, including OD 014 tating equipment re- and OD 015. pairs division of sister AESPUMP aug- company AESSEAL, ments its offering with AESPUMP initially free gearbox run-tests offered only minor on pumps serviced servicing such as the AESPUMP’s new workshop for Sundyne, HMD and Ansimag machines. outside the facility, replacement of gears, with customers’ techni- bearings, packing and tric, Netzsch, Helico for repair. for craneage, washing cians in attendance to gaskets, but increased and SS Pumps. AESPUMP is clas- facilities, workbenches, gain hands-on training demand quickly led to General procedure sified as a Sundyne tools and cleanliness. and experience. expanded machining in all three workshops Channel One partner, In the new Sundyne Training of AES- facilities and the instal- follows the same pat- complying with strict workshop and its sis- PUMP’s own service lation of lathes and a tern. Incoming pumps standards in sales, ser- ter flameproof pumps technicians is ongo- balancing machine. are first stripped, af- vice and repairs. In- facility, cleanliness is ing, with rotational Besides Sundyne, ter which the parts are spection teams from the ensured by separa- training programmes the company is today cleaned of residual parent company regu- tion from the main equipping them with an approved service product by trained larly audit stock levels, workshop with its the skills needed for centre for KSB Pumps, crews wearing protec- training standards and dust and metal waste on-site problem diagno- Hidrostal, Ecochem tive clothing, and then business plans, and ex- from drilling, turning sis as well as workshop Pumps, Franklin Elec- inspected and assessed amine the workshops and machining work. service and repairs. Speaker line-up for Petro.t.ex Conference

SEVERAL industry ex- cludes Godfrey Pange- Grifford, of the South- perts and leaders in the ti, CEO of Sharpshell ern African Biogas petrochemicals industry Industrial Solutions; Industry Association have been announced as Nobuzwe Mbuyisa, Steering Committee, part of the speaker line- Chairperson of Chev- will discuss alternative up for the upcoming ron SA and Bakang fuels such as biogas at Petro.t.ex Conference. Moeketsi, recently the Conference.” Petro.t.ex Africa appointed a Director Conference and Expo of the South African Other topics to be is a major mid- and Petroleum Retailers’ covered include: down-stream event fo- Association (SAPRA). cused on showcasing The keynote speaker • The overall status products, services and at the opening of the of the liquid fuel business opportunities conference is Avhap- industry - Avhap- across Sub-Saharan Af- fani Tshifularo, Ex- fani Tshifularo: rica. The event is also a ecutive Director of Executive Director component of the multi- the South African of SAPIA sector South African In- Petroleum Industry dustry and Technology Association (SAPIA.) Avhapfani Tshifularo, Executive Director • The role of inde- Fair which takes place “This year’s con- of the South African Petroleum pendent storage at Gallagher Conven- ference will focus on Industry Association. suppliers, by Muzi- tion Centre, Midrand major upcoming proj- wandile Mseleku from 20-22 May 2015. ects and also examine the Liquid Fuel Whole- verts to carbon dioxide - Burgan “The Petro.t.ex Exhi- the various issues and salers Association, will after combustion. This • Promoting and pro- bition and Conference challenges facing the discuss potential chang- CO2 is in turn absorbed tecting the interests is a key opportunity for industry today,” Mc- es to the wholesale by plants during pho- of fuel retailers, by industry leaders, gov- Naughton says. “For fuel industry.” tosynthesis to reduce Bakang Moeketsi: ernment and interested example, 65% of South greenhouse gasses and South African parties to examine and Africa’s refining indus- Biogas – Clean, produce oxygen. Petroleum Retailers discuss the latest trends try is located at coastal Renewable Energy “The current en- Association in equipment, policy installations, and 35% ergy crisis in South Af- and services related is- is based inland, de- Biogas is a cost-effec- rica has many people • A top level debate sues - all under a single spite the fact that 60% tive and clean source in urban areas with on the ‘Outlook on and convenient ban- of fuel production is of renewable energy. unreliable access to the Fuel Industry ner,” explains Bette consumed inland. This Waste dumps as well electricity,” explains through Scenario McNaughton, organiser presents a distribution as human and animal John Thomson of Ex- Planning’, which of the Conference. imbalance which needs waste release methane hibition Management includes representa- The high-level to be addressed. Peter that can be harvested as Services, organisers tives from Chevron, speaker line-up in- Morgan, Director of biogas fuel which con- of INDUTEC. “Jason Shell and BP.

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Construction date set for Saldanha Bay IDZ Hytec Group expands IN a key milestone for year. This construction major role in boosting a world class rig repair South Africa’s oil and work will include sewer foreign direct invest- hub and by equipping sub-Saharan distribution gas hub, the Industrial reticulation installa- ment into the country.” local residents with Development Zone site tions, water and elec- Winde said that en- the skills they need at Saldanha Bay is being trical service installa- abling oil and gas ser- to take advantage of of Bosch Rexroth oil prepared for constructions and roadworks,” vicing, underpinned the opportunities that tion, which is set to of- said Winde. by the designation will arise.” ficially begin in August. The feasibility study of the IDZ, was cen- Winde said skills control cartridge valves Preparatory site work found that an IDZ tral to Project Khu- development was a at the IDZ is expected in Saldanha had the lisa’s drive to grow key aspect of Project reduces inspection to run until the end potential to generate the sector. Khulisa’s goals. and maintenance re- of May. R10bn for the region’s “Focusing specifi- “1,500 people from quirements, facilitat- Alan Winde, Minister economy over the lon- cally on upstream and 30 different occupa- ing a more efficient of Economic Opportu- ger term. Minister midstream services tions are needed to hydraulic operation. nities, said the project Winde said the prog- such as rig repair, this repair one rig. We The valves offer a was one of several being ress to date was the sector already provides must encourage the typical working pres- driven jointly by Sal- result of partnerships 35,000 formal jobs op- development of new sure of 350 bar, with danha Bay Industrial between all spheres portunities in the prov- artisans, which is why some rated to 630 Development Zone Li- of government. ince. Through Project we launched the Arti- bar, and flow rates of censing Company, the “Minister Rob Da- Khulisa, we have the san Development pro- up to 700 l/min, for Transnet National Ports vies, the National De- aspirational goal of gramme, a programme fluids between -30 °C Authority and investors. partment of Trade and adding up to a further we hope to scale up in to 100 °C. The screw- “After the prepara- Industry, the Western 60,000 formal jobs in the near future.” in cartridge valve tory work is complet- Cape Government and this sector and increas- Winde said the aver- range includes pres- ed, site clearance and the local municipality ing its economic con- age age of artisans was sure control valves, earthworks will begin. have worked closely on tribution up to R3bn, 55 years old, while the check valves, coun- A complete array of Bosch Rexroth Oil Con- The actual construc- this project. The IDZ from its current R1bn.” average of participant terbalance valves, trol cartridge valves is available across Africa tion is expected to start will become a signifi- “We seek to grow this on the Artisan Devel- flow control valves, through the Hytec Group. in August and continue cant catalyst for growth sector by transform- opment Programme is logic elements, di- until September next and jobs and will play a ing Saldanha Bay into 23 years old. AS part of the new sure of 350 bar, the rectional valves and joint venture into Af- cartridge solenoid proportional valves. rica, the Hytec Group valves are rated for These cartridge Booyco electronics products reduce has increased its dis- a product life of 10 valves are used exten- Agreement to tribution and support million cycles. sively in mobile appli- underground fire risk of the full range of The unique de- cations, for instance provide funding Bosch Rexroth Oil sign of the cartridge in lifting platforms, Continued from P23 Control cartridge valves reduces the agricultural ma- for African valves throughout amount of intercon- chines, earthmoving agricultural downloading network sensor if the instrument maintenance can be sub-Saharan Africa. necting pipework and materials han- configuration, users is dropped. conducted with ease, This expanded sup- required within the dling equipment and role players can gather data from The Remcon Fire allowing sensors to be port will enhance the hydraulic circuit mobile cranes. The up to 500 Sentient Detection system has replaced underground Group’s logistical, through a custom- valves are also used Continued from P20 units in a matter of proven highly popular without the need sales and support ca- ised manifold. This in many industrial minutes. Specialised with many of the in- for recalibration. pabilities of the prod- reduces the overall applications. web-based software dustry’s leading mines, The Remcon Fire ucts, and includes weight, and space While mechanical exchange earnings for enables various reports with one installation Detection system uses a more competitive requirements, of the and solenoid car- local countries which to be generated, such deploying 750 sensors. open wire modem tech- pricing structure for machine, resulting tridge valves remain would stimulate job as detailed informa- The popularity of the nology and can run this series. in decreased power the most demanded creation. “These ben- tion on gas detected in system is due to its ad- over long distances. The valve range requirements – con- solution, the demand efits would be passed the underground envi- herence to the mining “Mine fires repre- simplifies conven- tributing to better for proportional onto local farmers who ronment, peak values, industry’s requirements sent one of the greatest tional compact hy- all-round energy valves is growing due would have easier ac- TWA values, pre-shift for reliable monitoring threats to those work- draulic systems, and efficiency. Because to a recent increase in cess to sell their pro- tested values, calibra- of gases underground. ing in the underground enhances hydraulic the interconnections automation projects. duce at more transpar- tion reports and “no Incorporating Booy- mine environment. circuits where space of piping within a Oil Control car- ent and improved pric- movement” reports. co Electronics’ Smart Booyco Electronics will and weight present conventional hy- tridge valves will be es. The program there- The low mainte- Sensor enables the continue to collaborate fundamental appli- draulic system are stocked by HYSA, fore provides a “win- nance Sentient is pro- Remcon Fire Detec- with customers to de- cation constraints. a common source Hytec’s central ware- win” solution for all tected against water tion system to provide velop products that de- Bosch Rexroth car- of fluid leakage, the house for all Bosch stakeholders along the ingress and features is localised display of crease the risks through tridge valves are compact design and Rexroth hydraulic agri-commodities sup- a drop protection ca- sensor information ongoing sensing and characterised by a reduced piping re- products, and distrib- ply value chain and will pability that automati- and with its plug and measuring of gas,” very long service life: quirements of the uted via the Hytec go a long way to ensure cally switches off the play format, system Lourens concludes. at an operating pres- cartridge valves also branch network. sustainability in the agricultural sector on the African continent.” The first deal has already been signed with rice importers in Libe- ria, a country heavily affected by the outbreak of Ebola. The crisis heightened the issue of food security in the region, with restrictions on air travel and border closures further adding to pressures. The funding provided by Ned- bank has ensured that food is still delivered to the country without any disruption. German Vegarra, IFC’s Regional Head of Manufacturing, Agri- business and Services for Sub-Saharan Africa concludes, “The private sector has a crucial role to play in containing the economic effects of Ebola. By partnering with Nedbank, IFC and Global Agriculture and Food Security Pro- gram (GAFSP) will support commodity trade in Liberia, to maintain economic activity and ensure food security in the country.” 28 CBN May 2015 FREIGHT FORWARDING & INTERNATIONAL TRADE Restriction on freight vehicles won’t reduce road carnage Comment by Gavin Kelly – Technical and Operations Manager: The Road Freight Association THE proposed legisla- to find a fresh loaf on of trucks as soon as up the cost of logis- The major truck ac- place and in the N12 seriously reconsider tion to restrict freight the shelf at your local the restriction is over tics and motorists will cidents were caused as incident, a basic pre- such draconian mea- vehicles in peak hours supermarket. And not jostling to markets to have to contend with a result of operators trip inspection had not sures that will be more will not reduce road to mention your veg- make up for lost hours. more freight vehicles that did not operate le- been properly conduct- damaging to the econ- carnage says Gavin gies, meat, chicken, Operators will now on the road. gally and professional- ed and the truck had omy and will result in Kelly, spokesperson fish, butter, milk, which have to review loading This legislation will ly on our roads, which not been maintained. a poorer society. of the Road Freight is already being impact- and offloading times not solve the real prob- would most probably In the unfortunate ac- “Minister, rather fo- Association, but will ed by the countrywide with customers and lem on the road, which have been prevented cident with Minister cus your resources on merely create greater loadshedding. review how loads are is the lack of enforce- through proper law Chabane, the owner of proper law enforce- congestion, more chaos Picture laden trucks going to be distributed ment and motorists not enforcement. In the the vehicle was not a ment, eradication of and pandemonium on parked off on the sides around the country. obeying the rules of the incident in Pinetown, professional operator bribery and corruption our roads. and verges of roads This could very easily road. Sporadic testing despite the driver’s and the vehicle had not and providing more It will now cost you from highways to up- result in smaller ve- of drivers by authori- illegal license, it was been licensed. officers on duty during more for a loaf of bread market suburban areas hicles being utilised ties will also not curtail clear that no compli- The association the period of the pro- if you’re lucky enough and a sudden tsunami which will just drive the accidents. ance training had taken urges the Minister to posed restriction.” Western Cape trade visit paves the way for partnerships with Angola THE Western Cape day visit had been very es from our region plore opportunities this visit, local busi- ports to all of our merous trade and Government’s offi- successful as both the will have an oppor- for collaboration. ness will have formed markets increased by investment missions cial visit to Angola Western Cape and tunity to contribute “South African re- valuable networks and 78% between 2009 led by the West- has paved the way Angola expressed a to Angola’s road and tailers – which have I am looking forward and 2014. ern Cape Tourism, for 17 local business- great willingness to infrastructure devel- a presence in Angola to receiving a compre- Angola is South Trade and Investment es to establish trade explore investment opment projects. The – have to source local hensive report-back Africa’s 13th big- Agency (WESGRO) partnerships with this opportunities between improved transport produce in that coun- when they return,” gest market for wine to Angola. African counterpart. the regions. infrastructure (in- try. We’re looking at said Winde. sales and through Angola is a key Premier Helen Zille She added that the cluding freight and ways we can work with Winde said the West- smart agreements, trading partner for and Alan Winde, Min- Western Cape and ports) is beneficial Angola’s agricultural ern Cape’s award-win- there is significant the Western Cape. ister of Economic Angola were natu- for trade between sector to develop part- ning wine industry potential to increase The value of the West- Opportunities, aid- ral partners, because our two regions,” nerships around pro- was also showcased, the volume of wine ern Cape’s exports to ed by Wesgro, led a they shared the Atlan- Zille stressed. duction. Participating with Wines of South we export to other Angola was valued at business delegation tic coastline, among Winde said that businesses visited An- Africa (WOSA) African countries,” over R2bn in 2013. to Angola to enhance other things. businesses from both golan retailers to fur- hosting a tasting for Winde proposed. Over the past year, relations between the “The Western Cape regions participated ther explore possible Angolan delegates. Since an official vis- the province’s ex- two regions. is a willing partner in a business-to-busi- linkages. I am confi- “The value of the it by Winde in 2013, ports to Angola have Zille said the two and we hope business- ness workshop to ex- dent that following Western Cape’s ex- there have been nu- increased by 30%. Reaching new frontiers with SAAFF Congress 2015 NEW opportunities, ing event takes place stay viable in a chang- of globalisation, tight tions requires strategic tion, supply chain and to a CAGR of 4.4%. new content, new activ- from 14 to 16 October ing global environment. security regulations and planning and decisive name a few. The SAAFF Congress ities, new networking 2015 at the Durban In- For freight forwarders skills shortages. “We are action. Business is be- Currently the indus- is a powerful platform opportunities – these are ternational Convention to survive – and thrive – operating in a turbulent coming more and more try’s outlook is fairly structured to equip del- just some of the exciting Centre, KwaZulu-Natal. a major paradigm shift environment,” he says. challenging as complex- positive, with the Inter- egates with more prac- additions that delegates Explaining the rea- is needed. This is what “Freight forwarders face ity increases.” national Air Transport tical knowledge on the to the South African As- soning behind the theme this year’s congress will numerous challenges: Proactive topics that Association (IATA) fore- realities and challenges sociation of Freight For- and the changes to the focus on.” volatile fuel prices, rising will be covered at this casting a compound an- of the current trading warders (SAAFF) an- event, SAAFF CEO Logan says that freight toll costs, restrictive car- year’s congress include nual growth rate of 4.1% environment and the nual Congress can look Dave Logan says, “The forwarding has become bon requirements and latest international over the next four years. tools required to lever- forward to this year. Apt- freight forwarding in- a progressively complex many others. Maintain- trends, customs practic- Even better news is that age these opportuni- ly themed “New Fron- dustry is facing major and specialised service ing a competitive advanwww.carefulcarriers.co.za- es, industry modernisa- Africa is the second fast- ties. It is also a forum for tiers,” this mould-break- changes as it fights to in the current context tage under these condition, BBBEE, legisla- est growing market, with all stakeholders – from sponsors and suppliers to members and customers - to engage directly with senior decision-makers of freight forwarding companies, government and policy makers. Exciting new additions to this year’s Pro- gramme include the SAAFF Golf Challenge at the Durban Country Club; a site visit to the Durban port and a sponsors’ meet-and-greet session, where SAAFF’s generous sponsors, such as SAAFF’s primary financial contributor, Lombard Insurance Company Limited, can network with the who’s who of the industry. The Congress will run alongside a two- day industry supplier exhibition, with exhibitors showcasing products and services for the freight forwarding industry. Since its inception, the congress has grown in terms of delegate numbers and industry support, entrenching it as the definitive knowledge event focused on trends, opinions, issues and opportunities in the freight forwarding sector. This year it is bound to set a new benchmark for our industry. CBN May 2015 29 SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS Innovative building: Biodiesel: The Facts from a Producer SA’s greenest Craig Waterman, CEO of Green-Diesel gives Cape Business News some insight into biodiesel. “BIODIESEL is an any vegetable oil ex- is that these engines Biodiesel is non-flam- of how easily ignition residence alternative fuel to die- tracted from plants, can use 5% biodiesel mable, non-hazardous, occurs and the smooth- sel, which means it nuts or seeds, irrespec- blended with 95% die- non-toxic and is bio- ness of combustion. It is USING Innovative Schooling said. can be used in any die- tive of the oil being ed- sel (50ppm or 500ppm) degradable. Biodiesel for this reason that die- Building Technology Used to build the sel engine no matter ible or non-edible. Bio- provided that the bio- has a three month shelf sel engines run quieter and optimal archi- Eiffel Tower, the Em- how big or small it is,” diesel can also be made diesel meets the SANS life and is best stored in when using biodiesel.” tectural design, Stel- pire State Building Waterman says. “No from used cooking oil, Specification and when a dark plastic tank or The viscosity of bio- lenbosch University’s and the old and new engine modifications animal fat, or organic blended meets SANS drum, preferably un- diesel is affected by new 208-bed student World Trade Centres, are necessary to use grease. The quality of 342, which is the spec- der roof and in a cool, cold temperatures, residence, which is Innovative Building biodiesel and biodiesel the biodiesel won’t be ification for diesel. dry environment,” typically below +0C currently under con- Technology has been can be mixed with die- affected by the quality Some engine manu- Waterman adds. but it is dependent struction, will help widely used in many sel (50ppm or 500ppm) of the feedstock. SANS factures do warrant “Tanks should be on the type of oil/fat/ address the major ac- developed countries. in any percentage. Us- 1935 is the specification their engines for higher kept full with mini- grease used in the commodation short- Not only does it re- ers of biodiesel can for biodiesel in South blends of biodiesel. mal exposure to air. production process. age at the university. duce carbon footprint, revert back to diesel Africa which is similar “Some tractor en- Biodiesel when used “The use of bio- The R43m Tygerberg it also dramatically at any time with no to the EU specifica- gines are already war- in a diesel engine, diesel in temperatures campus residence, reduces the cost and detrimental effects on tion EN14214 and the ranted for the use of emits 75% less exhaust below freezing has to which is being built time taken to con- the fuel system or en- American specification 100% biodiesel. En- smoke emissions and be managed different- by student accommo- struct buildings. “Us- gine. Interestingly bio- ASTM D-6751. gines out of warranty 78% less CO2 emis- ly to regular diesel. dation group, STAG ing this technology, diesel has little or no Biodiesel is support- can used any blend of sions. For crop to com- Green-Diesel have var- African, will make use we can reduce build- sulphur but has supe- ed by NAAMSA – Na- biodiesel, the excep- bustion, every litre of ious solutions to this of Light Steel Frame ing time by 40% and rior lubricating prop- tional Association of tion being engines with biodiesel used saves the problem. Green-Die-

Building and incor- the costs associated erties and outstanding Automobile Manufac- common rail injectors. earth 7,3kg’s of CO2. sel manufacture bio- porate energy-saving to it dramatically. For cleaning properties.” turers of South Africa. These engines can only Biodiesel has a higher diesel and biodiesel features such as LED universities, where Biodiesel is undoubt- The general policy in use a maximum blend Cetane rating than reg- processors for home lighting and heat cost ultimately is the edly a renewable fuel. South Africa for en- of 20% biodiesel and ular diesel. The Cetane or commercial use,” pumps, which will use deciding factor, it’s It can be made from gines under warranty 80% regular diesel. number is a measure Waterman concludes. 50% less electricity an obvious choice. By than a standard build- default, it addresses ing. The residence, the student’s need for Inaugural Green Pioneer Accelerator produces over which is due for com- a green living environ- pletion in November ment,” Schooling said. 2015, has set its sights “Accommodation US$15m of investment deals in South Africa on being the greenest for students is more THE Green Pioneer to ‘ready for invest- bringing electricity • Shakti Energy – of- industry residence in Africa. than providing a place Accelerator focused ment’. Twenty one to off-grid commu- fering a pedal pow- • PhytoPro – pro- “Sustainability and to sleep; it’s about cre- on early stage enter- committed entrepre- nities with wom- ered generator for ducing plant based innovation are at the ating communities; a prises contributing neurs were selected an-run franchises recharging lights protein products forefront of our green listening, learning and innovative solutions for the programme • Lady Bonin’s Tea and electronics to made from peas, agenda; more than living environment. to environmental is- in Kenya and – sourcing organic, off-grid informal for consumer being a key focus for This is crucial to the sues such as climate South Africa. sustainably farmed settlements and medical the university, our success of the hous- change, energy inse- The ten entrepre- tea from across • MySmartFarm – a consumption students expect it,” ing facilities provid- curity, loss of biodi- neurs who graduat- South Africa one-stop-shop Pieter Kloppers, the ed by the university,” versity and degrada- ed from the Impact • Mellowcabs – solution for farm- The Green Pioneer Director of Student Kloppers said. tion of ecosystems. Amplifier hosted providing electric er’s data on one Accelerator gradu- Communities at the “Student housing, Over the past four programme in South mini-cab taxis cloud platform ates have been work- University of Stellen- over and above pro- months Impact Am- Africa are: • Mechanical Con- and user friendly ing closely with men- bosch said. “Based on viding a place to sleep, plifier, GrowthAfri- crete – using waste interface tors and partners in the success of Ubuntu creates a sense of be- ca, VC4Africa and • Savvy Loo – a wa- car tyres to build • Botanica Natural preparation for the House, our first green longing; for many, it’s Hivos offered the terless sanitation roads greener, fast- Products – pro- Venture Forums. The residence developed where real integra- Green Pioneer Ac- and bio-energy er and cheaper ducing natural participants are posi- by STAG African, we tion and camaraderie celerator programme solution for rural • Project Solaris – pro- ingredients from tioning their compa- look forward to the takes place - its impor- to selected busi- areas and tempo- viding a novel biofuel indigenous African completion of the tance cannot not be nesses, taking them rary settlements feedstock crop for plans for the skin- Continued on P32 new residence, which underestimated.” from ‘market proof’ • SolarTurtle – aviation fuel care and cosmetic will go a long way in addressing the accommodation shortage at our Tygerberg medical campus.” By focusing on the student themselves, STAG African have pioneered a cost ef- IN INDUSTRIAL fective, green alterna- LEADER tive to building; “We wanted an optimal architectural design PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS that ensured every square meter of the building was designed specifically for the We have a solution for your every need. needs of the student,” John Schooling, MD of STAG African said. While campuses are expanding, taking on more students and adding new depart- ments, the one area of university life that is lagging is the issue of student accommodation. “The cost of student accommodation is very expensive; the national norm is around R280,000 per bed - for a lot of universities, that’s unaffordable. We looked around for a building method that Enquire at your closest branch about our motor your electrical connection we could apply to the enclosure control and distribution panel ranges. South African context and discovered a 021 531 2033 substantially cheaper www.voltex.co.za facebook.com/VoltexSA | twitter.com/voltexsa [email protected] solution to bricks and mortar; something that is much better,” 30 CBN May 2015 CIVIL ENGINEERING Multi-million Rand extension for the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works THE second phase of a Nooitgedagt WTW to Level Scheme was iden- is more efficient than multi-million rand wa- the Nelson Mandela tified as the next water older false-floor and ter works operation has Bay area by February augmentation project nozzle systems used in been launched, aimed at 2017, effectively meet- available to the Metro,” the past, allowing more increasing the amount ing the region’s increas- Fergusson explained. water to be filtered of clean water to the ing demands for water. “Construction of over longer periods residents of Port Eliz- Stuart Fergusson, Phase Two of the Nooit- with less frequent back- abeth, at a lower cost Acting Director of Wa- gedagt WTW has com- washing and cleaning to ratepayers. ter Management and menced and will be fol- of the filters needed. The development was Bulk Supply for the lowed by Phase Three This, in turn leads to announced today by Nelson Mandela Bay and a further 45Ml res- operational cost sav- AfriCoast Consulting Municipality (NMBM), ervoir at Olifantskop.” ings for the metro and Engineers, which took said the Nooitged- The new extension ratepayers,” said Kev- control of the impres- agt-Coega Low Level includes the use of the in McRae, Executive siveNooitgedagt Wa- Scheme (NCLLS) was New site: Project team members, from left, Tiaan Jonker (Ruwacon Quantity cutting-edge filter tech- Manager for Water & ter Treatment Works identified as the city’s Surveyor), Johann Vos (Ruwacon Contracts Manager), Kevin McRae (Executive nology and the use of Sanitation at AfriCoast (WTW) site last month. next available water Manager: Water & Sanitation at AfriCoast Consulting Engineers) and Binks ultra violet (UV) light Consulting Engineers. AfriCoast is the en- augmentation project. Marais (Surveyor) on site where the expansion of the Nooitgedagt Water for better quality and The use of UV light as gineering consultan- “The Metro’s water Treatment Works second phase will be built. increased volumes of part of the disinfection cy appointed for the demand is increasing at water supply to Nelson process is also a first for R126.4m project which a rate in excess of three ing water demand, the tion initiated a study to sources to the Algoa Mandela Bay, a water will double the clean per cent per annum. To national Department evaluate and prioritise Bay region. The Noo- stressed area. Continued on P32 water supply from the satisfy this ever increas- of Water and Sanita- all available water re- itgedagt Coega Low “The new system BCCEI dispute centre is now open for business THE Bargaining Coun- of all CIDB level 4 to officer at BCCEI, commissioners has have served on the cil for the Civil Engi- 9 companies. These explains that having been selected and each Gautrain project, as neering Industry (BC- are companies rated disputes heard by the is more than compe- well as at Medupi and CEI,) registered at the to undertake contracts BCCEI is advanta- tent to hear individual Kusile power stations Department of Labour with a value exceeding geous to parties for a cases. All commission- and therefore have an on 7 December 2012, R1.5m, who are mem- number of reasons. ers sitting on this panel intimate understanding says that party to party bers of SAFCEC and “The primary one is are CCMA accredit- of the complexity of the disputes are now being whose employees are that the BCCEI has a ed and have extensive issues common to the handling by its Dispute members of BCAWU current data base of experience in this industry. Some of the Resolution Centre. or NUM. skilled conciliators and industry sector.” panel members have The BCCEI rep- Merle Denson, se- arbitrators from which A large number of also been trained in the resents the interests nior case management a panel of experienced the commissioners new Labour Relations Act (LRA) amend- ments with specific reference to Section 198 disputes, which deal with Temporary Em- ployment Service (TES or labour brokers.) “Because the civil engineering sector is ma- Merle Denson, senior case management officer Quality is the cornerstone ture and very special- at BCCEI. ised, it was essential to of our products secure individuals who burg premises include of the Labour Rela- ® understand this indus- custom-built hearing tions Act (LRA) and try when overseeing or rooms with state of the commissioner’s hearing a dispute. The the art equipment for finding will be final use of suitably quali- recording of all ar- and binding. fied commissioners will bitrations. Copies of When an Inquiry Ar- consequently ensure these recordings will be bitration is conducted, the fairness and qual- available to parties in it negates the need for ity of the arbitration the dispute at a nomi- an internal disciplinary award,” Denson adds. nal cost. To ensure fur- hearing process with- Another significant ther ease of use, all the in an organisation, advantage is that the LRA statutory forms enabling both parties council is also in the and the council’s rules to proceed directly to process of building a will be available on the arbitration. With an library which will house BCCEI website for ac- Inquiry Arbitration, all arbitration cases cess by parties when there is the option relating to the indus- referring a dispute. for the dispute to be try. The data will be “It is worth noting heard at the company’s available to members that if a matter has al- own premises, should via the BCCEI web- ready been referred this be required for site and will not only to the CCMA prior logistical reasons. In enable the BCCEI to to 1 April 2015, then addition to this, the build up a case study that matter will pro- parties can determine data base, but will also ceed at the CCMA. the date for this arbi- allow parties to access In addition, Section tration, allowing for and review similar 21 disputes relating to greater flexibility. previous cases. organisational rights “BCCEI’s dispute “Due consideration will still have to be re- collective agreement will be given to those ferred to the CCMA, is currently with the cases of a sensitive as the BCCEI does not minister and we are nature and in these have the jurisdictional awaiting a publication instances specific refer- right to handle such extension to non-par- Mining & Aggregates is a key division within Afrimat Limited producing ences such as company disputes. Furthermore, ties. Following confir- aggregates of a wide variety of sizes and technical specifications, primarily and individual names the council is also not mation of this, BCCEI will be removed,” able to handle unfair will apply to the CCMA Mining & with products including stone, gravel, crushed aggregates, laterite and says Denson. discrimination disputes for accreditation. Once Aggregates sand mainly for large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure projects. All cases will be re- and these will also need accredited, the BCCEI ferred to the new BC- to be referred to the will be able to under- It also provides professional contracted drilling & blasting, transport & Tel +27 21 917 8840 CEI head office in CCMA,” Denson says. take dispute resolu- logistics crushing & screening and earthmoving & plant hire services. Bedfordview, where An additional service tion for party to party Fax +27 21 914 1174 the majority of cases provided by BCCEI is and non-party disputes Mining & Aggregates is located in seven of South Africa’s provinces and [email protected] in the greater PWV an Inquiry Arbitration within the civil engi- in Namibia with commercial quarries including sand mines, gravel mines, area will be heard. For (IA.) Previously known neering industry, with mobile crushing, recycled concrete crushing plant and drilling & blasting. cases in other regions, as Pre-Dismissal Arbi- the exception of CIDB a commissioner will tration (PDA), this ser- 1, 2 and 3 companies. www.afrimat.co.za Mining & Aggregates is part of Afrimat Limited, a leading black empowered be appointed from the vice will be available at Once we have received open pit mining company. BCCEI panel to facili- a nominal charge. All notification of the ac- tate the process within Inquiry Arbitrations creditation, we will that specific region. will be performed in advise the industry,” The new Johannes- terms of Section 188A Denson says. CBN May 2015 31 CIVIL ENGINEERING SA French supplies tower cranes for Hydrostatic concrete dumpers ideal for tough operating conditions major South African dam project HYDROSTATIC drive unit concrete dumpers of the dam by raising are ideally suited to the the dam wall by 13 m, arduous operating con- providing an additional ditions found on South 70million m³ of water African construction and a year to downstream building sites. This is ac- farmers. This will also cording to Devin van Zyl, involve realigning a CEO of Lambson’s Hire. portion of the N7 road. Lambson’s Hire has In addition, the gravel stocked its countrywide access road on the east- fleet with Wacker Neu- ern side of the dam will son 1.6 ton and three ton have to be realigned to dumpers to meet custom- Hydrostatic drive unit concrete dumpers, available allow for maintenance er demand for reliable from Lambson’s Hire, are ideally suited to the ar- access to the top of the and hardworking equip- duous operating conditions found on South African dam wall. ment. Van Zyl explains construction and building sites. Van Breda comments that many dumpers suf- that SA French is keen fer from gearbox failure, The range features hy- mised overall operating to look at dam construc- resulting in unwanted drostatic permanent two costs. tion projects in the rest downtime and frustration wheel drive on the 1.6 ton The dumpers are ideal of Africa. “Wherever for customers. and twin-lock four wheel for surface construction possible we aim to build “However, by opting drive on the three ton as work, civil engineering, on the existing Torres for hydrostatic drive units standard. This makes on road building, quarry- Industries Group infra- this problem area will be site travel, at continuing, industry, demolition Potain tower cranes are used on large dam projects throughout the world. structure in conjunction eliminated. Feedback ously variable speeds of and rubble handling, with Elephant Lifting from customers, com- up to 16 km/h on the 1.6 waste disposal, forest- POTAIN tower cranes and a lot of the knowl- Tower cranes are Equipment, focused on bined with extensive re- ton version and 25 km/h ry, farming, landscaping will dominate the hori- edge and experience particularly suited to areas where Torre has a search and testing, forms on the three ton version, and public works. zon on a major project we gained at De Hoop dam construction, as presence, such as West the basis of all our equip- effortless even on the “The success of our by the Department and other DWS dams such projects require Africa.” The Torre In- ment choices. We need to roughest and most un- fleet is based on under- of Water and Sanita- will be easily trans- very specific lifts at dustries Group recently know that the machines even surfaces. Operator standing exactly which tion (DWS) to raise ferrable to Clanwill- certain radii. The num- added Elephant Lifting we send to site will per- friendly hydrostatic con- equipment works in spe- the Clanwilliam Dam iam,” says van Breda. ber of lifts required Equipment to its Plant form according to spec trols are provided by the cific environments. Our wall. This is according A major accomplish- on a dam site in terms and Equipment Divi- and remain operational hydrostatic drive system, team is able to consult to Quentin van Bre- ment at De Hoop was of piping, valves and sion, which includes SA for as long as possible. eliminating the need for with customers and pro- da, managing director, relocating the Potain pumps does not justi- French, Manhand and While adequate mainte- gear changes whilst driv- vide them with the right SA French. MD 485 tower on two fy the use of a crawler Kanu Equipment. nance plays a large role in ing. The operator is thus item of plant for their “This will be the larg- separate occasions. crane from a cost-ef- SA French and El- the uptime of our equip- able to concentrate on particular application. est dam construction An example of SA fectiveness perspective, ephant Lifting Equip- ment, it is even more im- negotiating around and The selection is based project undertaken French’s proactive ap- van Breda notes. ment will ultimately portant to make the right over any site obstacles, on a number of factors by DWS after the De proach to meeting the “More often than fall under the umbrella selection upfront.” making these dumpers including intended use Hoop Dam project, specific requirements that these lifts relate brand ‘Torre Lifting The heavy duty mid- extremely easy and safe of the equipment, site where Potain tower of its client was its rec- to the massive pipe Solutions’ which, com- size dumper range pro- to use. The dumpers fea- conditions, hours of ser- cranes were also de- ommendation that si- structures that need to bined with the extensive vides greater utility for ture a clearly laid out in- vice required and wheth- ployed. The latest proj- multaneous erection of be handled and put in distribution network building processes and strument panel and have er other complementary ect is a showcase for lo- the two tower cranes place. The only cranes of the Torre Industries logistics. The swivel-tip- wide, robust leg protec- equipment is being used. cal supplier SA French will result in a consider- that can handle these Group, will allow it ping skip, available on tion, further adding to Through the extensive in using tower cranes able cost and time sav- structures efficiently to offer a total lifting both the 1.6 and three operator ease of use. experience our skilled for such complex civil ing. The company will in terms of the com- solution from consum- tonner, comes with a 180° The absence of a clutch personnel have garnered engineering projects.” have a team on-site for bination of the height ables to tower cranes tilt facilitating precision and gears means that over the years, they are SA French, a divi- the commissioning pro- and the required radi- and electric overhead dumping of material and maintenance is reduced able to take the tedium sion of Torre Industrial cess, while DWS will us are tower cranes,” cranes to its customers is perfect for applications to a minimum, resulting out of plant selection Holdings, will supply a use its own operators. van Breda says. Some in South Africa and where exact placement of in maximised operation- for our customers,” MD 485 tower crane, “Part of our in-house of the pipe sections at across the continent. concrete is a prerequisite. al time on site and mini- van Zyl points out. which is adaptable to offering is to train any De Hoop, for example, a variety of job sites certified operators that ranged from eight to due to its modular de- the client may require,” ten tons. sign and efficient load van Breda says. The Clanwilliam handling capabilities. Upfront planning Dam project is ex- In addition, its Optima is critical in terms pected to use Roller controls provide for of adherence to all Compacted Concrete smooth speed changes health and safety re- (RCC), which DWS and high productivi- quirements, as well as pioneered at De Hoop. ty. It will also supply a ensuring that all lifts This comprises large, Potain MC310 crane, are carried out as ac- dry aggregate in the expected on-site in curately and as quickly form of rock, sand and early May. The 25ton as possible. cement that is compact- Potain MD 485 tow- This is a key fea- ed to form the bulk of er crane will pour the ture of the total lifting the dam wall. RCC is a bulk of the concrete solution offered by SA far more cost-effective work at the Clanwilliam French, which includes option than tradition- Dam, supplemented by its considerable exper- al concrete dam walls. the Potain MC 310 for tise backed by an ex- It also allows for more smaller lifts. tensive reference base compact and sophisti- The MD 485 tower in complex engineering cated spillway sections, crane was used with projects, all of which which necessitates the great success at the De is complemented by use of tower cranes in Hoop Dam project on Potain’s market-leading these constrained con- the Steelpoort River tower crane technology. struction sites. near Burgersfort in SA French’s long- The main driver for Limpopo Province. It standing relationship the Clanwilliam Dam has been dismantled with DWS, starting with project is believed to and transported to the the former Department be the burgeoning viti- Clanwilliam Dam on of Water Affairs on the culture industry in the the Olifants River in Braam Raubenheimer Western Cape. The the Western Cape. The Dam near Lydenburg in concrete gravity dam extensive experience 1982, was cemented by was built originally in that SA French gained its successful involve- 1935 and raised in the at De Hoop will facil- ment at the De Hoop 1960s by the addition itate the construction Dam. This relationship of 13 crest gates with process at Clanwil- played a vital role in it pre-stressed cables. liam and help drive securing its latest con- The dam wall is cur- down the overall cost tract. “Our long-term rently 43m high, with a for the client. relationships add ad- net storage capacity of “The methodology ditional value in terms 122million m³. of using tower cranes of our comprehensive The latest project for dam construction service and support,” aims to increase the is largely cast in stone, van Breda says. Full Supply Level (FSL) 32 CBN May 2015 PUMPS & VALVES

Integrated Pump Technology secures Inaugural Green Pioneer Accelerator Oerlikon Leybold Vaccum pump agency produces over US$15m of investment deals in South Africa INTERATED Pump Pump Technology as Technology has se- its agency and distrib- Continued from P29 cured the agency and utor, the company will distributorship for increase its presence Oerlikon Leybold in all the key regions Vacuum, for sub- of the world. Saharan Africa. “Our goal is to The agreement continuously im- covers the full line of prove our customers’ fore and high vacuum experience in every pumps, systems, vac- respect. Expanding uum systems, vacuum our network of sales gauges, leak detecting and support person- instruments, flanges, nel and being in close fittings and valves and proximity to where accessories. A single stage rotary vane vacuum pump from our customers are is a Graham Russell, Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum. key initiative towards CEO of Integrated achieving that.” Pump Technology, a relatively large in- Russell explains that “We are well posi- points out that this will stalled base of products fore vacuum pumps are tioned to provide mar- nies for growth the entrepre- viability of their by success- allow the company to that form part of OEM used in general indus- ket access for these and select en- neurs will also businesses, the ful entrepre- broaden its product of- equipment packages. trial applications such end-users to high lev- terprises will be showcased strength of the neurs, mentors fering to include vacu- In addition to sin- as pick and place sys- el product support, be showcased to the Hivos, teams, and their and investors. um technology. gle vacuum pumps, tems, food and pack- ready availability to to a group of VC4Africa, potential to Interested “This underlines In- the core competen- aging and as backing parts and, of course, investors – GrowthAf- solve huge chal- investors and tegrated Pump Tech- cies of the Oerlikon pumps for high vacuum access to new product Including im- rica and Im- lenges through others can re- nology’s business phi- Leybold Vacuum application. High vacu- with the accompany- pact-focused pact Ampli- innovative prod- quest to attend losophy of partnering range from delivering um pumps are typically ing technical support. as well as im- fier networks ucts and creative the Green Pi- with leading specialist standardised vacu- used in research labo- By adding comple- pact-agnostic of investors. solutions. The oneer Acceler- suppliers of technolo- um systems through ratories and the coat- mentary products to angel inves- The entre- Green Pioneer ator Venture gy solutions that add to the engineering of ings industry. our existing offering, tors and early preneurs were Accelerator Forums in Nai- value to complex pro- tailor-made vacuum Jens Schleicher, we are able to react to stage venture identified after program com- robi (June 9) cesses.” The Oerlikon solutions for industri- business development market demands and capital funds. a rigorous multi- bined a rigorous and Cape Town Leybold Vacuum is al applications with manager for Oerlikon provide a well-round- In addition phase selection curriculum with (June 11.) already well known complex performance Leybold Vacuum says ed turnkey solution,” to the Ven- process, which practical expe- in South Africa, with parameters. that with Integrated Russell concludes. ture Forums, focused on the rience shared

Multi-million Rand extension for the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works Continued from P30

the NMBM. “The deci- recently completed. sion to make use of UV Once this extension is was based on a number completed it will supply of factors, including approximately 100Ml/d better water quality and through the Low Lev- reduced consumption of el Scheme, relieving chlorine gas. Chlorine pressure on the supply will still be used for final from the western dams disinfection.” system and reducing According to McRae, pumping costs. UV light is 100% ef- The Low Level fective in destroying Scheme, which has a harmful organisms such pumping height of 90m as cryptosporidium and less than the existing giardia species which High Level Scheme, can cause gastrointesti- will bring about an en- nal tract infections. ergy saving of some “The presence of 18,000 kilowatt hours these has not been de- per day (kWh/day.) tected in the raw water In financial terms this supplied to Nooitgedagt equates to R1.32m an- WTW to date. But con- nually in electricity cost sidering the distance savings for the NMBM raw water travels from once completed. This the Gariep Dam to the is due to Low Level treatment works and Scheme pumps using the increasing levels of almost 20% less pow- pollution experienced er than the High Level in our rivers, the possi- Scheme pumps. bility of them being en- The work is sched- countered in the future uled for completion cannot be ruled out,” in February 2017. The said McRae. third phase, which is in The project will dou- the final design stage ble the treatment capac- awaiting approval from ity of the Nooitgedagt the NMBM, will see WTW from 70-mega the extension of Nooit- litres per day (Ml/d) to gedagt WTW reach its 140Ml/d and will also full design capacity of provide the new low- 160Ml/day, (210Ml/d lift pump station to peak capacity) mak- complete the NCLLS ing it the largest water to Port Elizabeth – treatment works serving where construction was Port Elizabeth. CBN May 2015 33 PUMPS & VALVES High pressure grinding roll technology cuts energy costs while boosting productivity MODERN mining op- competitors’ offerings of the first to market erations are focused on and meets all customer studded tyre technolo- achieving ‘more with requirements. On top gy, which resulted in a less’ and are therefore of the existing technol- step change in tyre life. always on the look- ogy we always drive for “We continue to tailor out to optimise their more and work con- our product offering to processes, especially tinuously on improve- better meet the needs A High Pressure the major energy-con- ments to support the of the market. With Grinding Roll (HPGR) suming ones such customers’ needs.” Weir Minerals’ global from Weir Minerals at as comminution. Weir Minerals has footprint we can deliver final assembly stage “Our focus is on help- long been a pioneer of wherever our customers at the manufacturing ing customers recognise Aessealsuch technological VLL 300 x 210-Cape de- B N* 2/10/15 12:08 PM Page 1 facility at Venlo, The the benefit of utilising velopment, and was one Continued on P35 Netherlands. High Pressure Grind- C M Y CM MY CY CMY K ing Roll (HPGR) technology and assist- ing them to quantify whether payback can be achieved based on available capital,” Dr. Ekkhart Matthies, Weir Minerals, Glob- al Comminution Vice President, says. “The key to success in our business is being where the customer needs us, which is at his operations. Providing trained service personnel and beneficiation experts result in optimisation opportunities for the customer in reducing the cost per ton of product, as well as continuing to differ- entiate Weir Minerals in the market. Another major opportunity lies in optimising Brown- field plants by means of the new HPGR technology, thus enabling them to treat ore more economically and effectively,” Dr. Matthies says. Extensive testwork undertaken by Weir Minerals in Germany gave the green light for dry air classifica- tion in tandem with HPGR technology. The end result is a closed HPGR circuit, which results in twice the amount of fine end product as well as much lower energy consumption compared to a traditional milling circuit. “Conditions do have to be taken into consideration, however, and not all opportunities will be suitable. An open mind and some innovative think- ing are a prerequisite. We are partnering with German mineral processing universities such as the Uni- versity of Freiberg to better understand the relationship of very fine material and its moisture content,” Dr. Matthies says. The critical aspect from a customer’s point of view is on-going technical support, longevity of wear components and the speed of the change-out of the HPGR rolls. “We continue to drive development in this area and believe our studded tyre technology, pioneered by KHD Hum- boldt Wedag, global support network and swing frame design for quick roll change-out currently surpasses our

Composite 34 CBN May 2015 PUMPS & VALVES Atlas Copco’s new rotary screw vacuum pump series

ATLAS Copco Com- efficiencies could be on the well-known and • Energy savings of pressor Technique brings gained. For instance, in durable plug-and-play around 50%. far-reaching innovation addition to its high ef- design principles of At- • Significantly better in vacuum technology ficiency, the newly de- las Copco compressors,” performance against with the new GHS 350- signed vacuum specific according to Charl Ack- benchmarked oil- 900 VSD+ rotary screw element offers a signif- erman, Atlas Copco sealed and dry vane vacuum pumps. icantly longer lifetime Compressor Technique vacuum pumps. The new vacuum than a screw compressor Business Line Manager • Quiet operation – pump series present a and vane pumps accord- – Industrial Air. “These Noise levels are far leap forward in the vacu- ing to the company. The vacuum pumps have below that of compa- um industry with energy VSD technology of this been designed by vacu- rable technologies. savings of around 50%, new-generation, highly um engineers to deliver • Sustainable produc- a dramatic reduction in efficient, intelligent vac- peak performance at op- tivity due to built-in lifecycle costs and im- uum pumps combined erating pressures com- efficiency. Conforms proved productivity. with an innovative new monly found in industri- to energy manage- When developing the patent inlet valve, pro- al applications.” ment and environ- GHS 350-900 VSD+ se- vides modulating vacu- The company says the mental commitments ries, Atlas Copco looked um control to minimise GHS VSD+ series offers according to ISO at every single element energy consumption. a numerous benefits to 50001/14001. to identify where extra “The series is based end-users: • Reduced environmental impact due to ultra-high oil retention at all operating pressures – from ultimate pressure to atmospheric pressure. Combination of VSD technology of Atlas Copco rotary screw vacuum pumps and “The optimum and innovative new patent inlet valve provide modulating vacuum control to minimise efficient performance energy consumption of the vacuum pumps do not compromise ployee well-being (as this saves on time and space. The complete GHS + + on worker safety and air is often breathed). “The GHS VSD series VSD range is equipped comfort or the envi- Furthermore, it avoids footprint is no larger with Atlas Copco’s ronment,” continues oil spills on the factory than the footprint of a state-of-the art Elek- Ackerman. “Energy re- floor, a common occur- standard pallet and is tronikon monitoring covery leads to minimal rence with conventional one of the smallest on system and SMARTlink hot air in the workplace oil-lubricated pumps.” the market,” notes Ack- which Ackerman says and avoids the usual Ackerman says that the erman. “Everything re- is an ideal solution for problem of hot air in end result is a signifi- quired is delivered as a remote monitoring. air-conditioned produc- cantly cleaner working complete package.” “It can integrate the tion environments. The environment and adds Atlas Copco plan to customer’s plant man- series’ market-leading that it also leads to faster expand the GHS VSD+ agement system and oil retention means that cycle times. series with sizes up to control other vacuum 3 the quality of the ex- The plug-and-play de- 2,000m /hr by Q3 2015 pumps and leads to en- 3 hausted air is optimal, sign ensures an easy and and up to 4,500m /hr in ergy savings,” concludes which contributes to em- fast installation, which early 2016. Ackerman. KOBOLD’s constant level switch

KOBOLD Instrumen- on offer their KO- monitoring filling levels reed contact using a tation, represented in BOLD RFS constant of non-metallic liquids, magnet, without con- South Africa by In- level switch. According cost-effectively. tact. Depending on how strotech – a Comtest to the company, this A pivoted stainless it is installed, the switch APE Pumps CBN 150 x 211* 5/12/14 10:57 AM Page 1 Group company, has solution is designed for steel float activates a can be used as a Nor- C M Y CM MY CY CMY K mally Close (N/C) or Normally Open (N/O) contact. When installed as a N/C contact, the contact opens as soon as the float swings downward as the liquid level drops. Rotated 180°, the device functions as a N/O contact, and closes as soon as the rising liquid level lifts the float. A maximum switching voltage of 240 VAC/ 300 VDC makes it very good for switching pumps on and off. The unit can handle working pressures of up to 5 bar and temperatures between – 40° C and + 120° C, and is available with plug connection or aluminium connection casings. An ATEX version for explosive or combustible areas (dust and gas) is also available. The KOBOLD RFS constant level switches are delivered for direct lateral mounting in commercially available sleeves, and a ½“ NPT thread enables the assembly into commercially available socket screw threads, so that the robust switches can easily be screwed into the side of tanks or other reservoirs.

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IN THE NEXT ISSUE: A history of tubs • Food, beverage, wine & dairy: Continued from Back Page Manufacturing/ Packaging / Distribution • Commercial fishing industry and Romans were very sion of cleanliness. Only the bad old days people other very long subject, were chewed, simple • Industrial gas: Production, packaging conscious of the need for hands, feet, neck and fac- had to be content with but it is worth noting that toothpicks, mint and vin- & transportation regular bathing. The Ro- es received a quick wipe. a yearly bath. For some since toilet paper was egar mouthwashes and • Waste & recycling management mans, especially, devised This belief that clean reason this was normally unknown, ordinary folk powdered ash of burnt complex, wide-spread aq- clothes maketh the man chalked into the yearly were left cleaning their rosemary – anything was • Business outsourcing operations & ueduct systems enabling remained in place until planners for May month, nether regions with grass, preferable to the drilling. management most populated areas to the end of the 18th centu- and since most people moss and straw – all very The French (always dif- • Logistics & supply chain management: have clean, running water ry, until the fashion con- would still be general- organic and presumably ferent) even had a vogue Transportation / Storage / Goods & for public bathing – the scious dandies (such as ly clean a month later, very easy to recycle. The of washing their teeth vehicle tracking favoured form of bathing Beau Brummel) insisted June became a popular rich, sensibly, used lambs with their own urine. for rich and poor. With on daily baths and scent- month for weddings. As wool (double ply?). The Gunpowder and alum • Renewable Clean Energy / Power the decline of the Roman ed soaps. The beginning a precaution against pos- king did not have to both- was another tried and Solution / Energy Efficiency Empire these aqueducts of the ‘germ era’ in med- sible early B.O., the bride er his head about such tested ‘toothpaste’. Not • Transport Industry: fell into disrepair and ical science also aided the would arm herself with trivial details – he had his very popular with smok- - Light & heavy commercial vehicles ceased to be used. swinging of public opin- a bouquet of flowers to bottom cleaned for him! ers, of course. - Fleet management In Europe public nudi- ion, and personal clean- mask any malodour. June This position of ‘Groom So we’ve completed a ty was frowned upon and, liness began to be asso- brides with their bouquets of the King’s Close Stool’ full circle from the clean - Cabs, truck bodies, tankers & trailers in any case, public bathing ciated with better health. are still traditional, but I was a coveted one since days of Roman bathing to - Automotive parts & equipment houses became hotbeds In spite of this change in doubt if any know of the it was often the starting today’s billion dollar in- - Specialized transport of prostitution – leading belief, many working class reason behind the prac- point of a successful climb dustry of soaps, shampoos - Vehicle Tracking to public opposition to families could only afford tice.Incidentally, soap in the Royal household. and deodorants and daily • Cutting, welding, soldering, brazing & this form of ablution. a weekly Saturday bath. was only introduced into The ‘Groom of the Stool’ bathing. In fact we are in Interestingly, at the Saturdays were half-day’s Europe by the Crusaders was, of necessity, close to danger of becoming too bonding time of the Renaissance work, allowing families returning from the Holy the king and, like modern clean; some experts warn- • Industrial machinery / Original Equipment and Protestant Reforma- some free time to pre- Land, so its another thing day hair-dressers, privy ing that in our frenzied Manufacturing tion there was a swing pare for this weekly ritual. we have the Arabs to to most intimate secrets efforts to make ourselves • Additional Distribution from woollen clothes to Wood had to be chopped, thank for besides algebra. and often ended being and our environment 􀀀 Cape Industrial Showcase linen (easier to launder) water drawn, heated and It was generally made trusted advisors. From bacteria free, modern and a popular belief that poured into the family from mutton fat, wood- toilet paper to dental children are failing to ad- clean clothing was more tub. Normally the father ash, and soda. The more care: - it is a little known equately develop natural important than bodily would wash first, then the expensive soaps had add- fact that foot operated antibodies. There is also Cape Business News is always on the lookout cleanliness. Medical opin- sons, then the wife and ed scented oils, while the dental drills was in use some evidence that this for stories of companies that are shaping the ion was that soiled cloth- daughters (yes, using the more ‘industrial’, laun- by the end of the 18th could be one of the causes Cape business landscape. If your company has ing carried disease caus- same water!) and final- dering soaps had human century – alas, long be- of an increasing incidence a story to share, in these, or any other business ing miasma. The rich had ly the babies. This is the urine as a stain-removing fore the appearance of of childhood allergies. sector, send your story to [email protected] for large stocks of clean linen origin of the expression: additive. local anaesthetics! No Perhaps old James I was consideration. clothing which could be “don’t throw out the baby The matter of medi- wonder people at least not such a fool after all. changed every few days with the bathwater”. eval, middle-age toilets made some effort at E-mail: – creating the impres- There is a story that in and toilet habits is an- dental hygiene. Herbs [email protected]

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The poetic justice, I thought, that the estate agent Please list the valuable contributions you are condition of the world was far from my mind, was herself an enthusiastic participant at the making or have ever made that Israel will now as could be observed from my pleasant dispo- time, but Luke the Dude could not be con- be denied by your ‘boycott’.” sition, when in walked Luke the Dude. Man vinced. Not after she lost control in the mo- “So,” said Luke the Dude. “See. Are they of many talents but none so jarringly obvious ment of passion, dust and mayhem to shout, presidents or aren’t they?” as getting straight to the point and none so “I knew this was going to happen!” Preceded He had me there. The last time I set foot on regrettably absent as diplomacy. by unladylike expletives. a university campus we called the president or “Have you been to university?” he en- Be that as it may, Luke the Dude had no chairman of the SRC by his or her nickname; quired from me and, “Put mine on his tab” business tarring estate agents with the same we certainly did not think the Queen had sum- Pieter Schoombee he instructed Dickens, who performs the es- brush as academics and I was putting my moned them to Buckingham Palace and given sential duties on the other side of the counter. foot down. “Don’t be such a Neanderthal,” them a title. Dickens and Chaucer, his colleague in tend- I said sternly. “Now you look here,” I addressed Luke the Walter offered only wisdom! And don’t come ing the bar, share the added responsibility of “A what? A what, Professor President?” Dude as a reasonable man should, “you don’t with the excuse that he was ‘removed’ by the maintaining a level of learned urbanity in this Luke the Dude threatened as if he was a pros- know what psychological problems may be vice-chancellor. President Sisulu-Dlamini occasionally vociferous establishment. ecutor pursuing Oscar Pistorius. afflicting those poor people; delusions of sig- turned down the removal. He won’t be told None of which means anything to Luke the “An ignoramus. You cannot study at uni- nificance or maybe failophobia, who are you what to do by a weak man, says he.” Dude. In fact, I believe he is the main reason versity to be a president,” I lectured. “There to judge? Judging by the lead given by Wits, My protest that I was an Ikey was met with a counter-balance in civility is needed. Two is no degree such as Ph.Pres! Not even D. the Five Presidents may not have a degree jeers of “Poo on You!” counter-balances. “Why are you sitting there Litt et Pres! You first study for a Bachelor’s, between them. The President of Hitler Hall Indeed. I could see that the in-depth re- staring like a plumber who has broken the then Honours and if you are really serious certainly doesn’t.” search bestowed on Luke the Dude by his toilet drain?” he enquired. “Why don’t you a Master’s. Only if you follow that with “Ha!” retorted Luke the Dude manically. hand-held gadget gave him an advantage. It answer me?” high-level research could you get a doctor- “Funny you should mention President Dlami- was time to accept that the story of President Given my New Year’s resolution of refus- ate and call yourself Doctor. You may be ni of the Witwatersrand who used to be Chair- Hitler had gone viral. The whole world was ing to be provoked − said resolution being appointed as a professor. Not president or man Sisulu of Wits Junction Res House, one staring at the idiocy of “transformation” at necessitated due to a treacherous betrayal by any such nonsense!” and the same. Built his university career on South Africa’s universities. a currently disadvantaged back which has me “Thank you, much obliged,” sneered Luke gut-rending tales of how Grandma Sisulu gave And it is embarrassing. floating like a bee and stinging like a butter- the Dude, “and what do I call you?” his food to the poor children while Grandpa E-mail: [email protected] fly − I proceeded to ponder the desirability You see. There is neither pleasure nor prof- of Luke the Dude’s company. This he failed it in arguing with an ass. As a wise man once to comprehend. To him, this was a clever yet almost said, it irritates you and annoys the ass. transparent attempt at escaping the truth. Thus it came to pass that I departed from my PAPA DOC “You might as well admit it,” said Luke the usual humility and replied in irritation, “You A history Dude while narrowing his eyes provocatively, may continue calling me by my first name or, “you did go to university, didn’t you!” although it is not the custom, you may call me Concluding that there was no escape from Master. In fact, I’ll insist on the latter from Luke the Dude’s attentions, whether desir- now on.” of tubs able or not, I confirmed his suspicions: “Yes, “Now look here!” retorted Luke the Dude indeed, my good man.” rebelliously, the spirit of his Bittereinder fore- “Bath twice a day to be really clean, once a day “I knew it!” he laughed triumphantly. “How fathers clearly threatening from his wild eyes to be passably clean, once a week to avoid being many degrees have you got?” Now here was − to the extent that I had to take him by the a public menace.” Peter Reinders something my parents and my lecturers would arm he was waving in front of my face and – Anthony Burgess never understand. Having degrees was ev- exhort him to calm down. For all our sakes idently not a good thing, not judging by the albeit more specifically for mine. T a recent re-enactment of the British Actually it appears that bathing in medieval denouncing demeanour of Luke the Dude. “No man, I mean look here!” he said, point- occupation of Williamsburg, scarlet times was more common than we once be- “Two,” I admitted. “Two and a half, may- ing at a gadget he was holding in his waving Acoated English troops marched smartly lieved – but only amongst the rich nobility and be three depending on how you look at it.” arm. It was one of those smart devices that put to the time of pipes and drums. Alongside them royalty. Only they could afford the costs of the Catching the disapproving glances of the lo- the internet in your pocket and he wanted me were cheering Royalist supporters, holding large tubs (copper or wood lined with cotton cals who were studiously pretending not to be to look at a document on the screen. I did so scented lace handkerchiefs to their noses. The – presumably to avoid splinters or green, cop- eavesdropping, this was not the right answer. with some relief, until I read it. Dated 4 May, point of this little theatrical cameo is simply per stained buttocks) as well as the large staff I should have given it up for music and a free it declared: that soldiers of the 18th century – and, indeed, needed to boil dozens of buckets of water – all electric band. “We gather here today as the Student Rep- most ordinary people – stank! Regular bathing of which had to be carried up dozens of stone “Gotcha!” expectorated Luke the Dude resentative Council (SRC) presidents of five or personal hygiene was just not considered im- stairs to the tub. (for my Afrikaans reader, hy het gepraat dat of (sic) South African universities ... to join the portant. In fact, popular and medical opinion Peasants had to be content with a quick dab die spoeg so spat.) “And what did you study?” academic and cultural boycott of Israel.” And was that washing of the body and removal of of a wet rag to the face or face the dangers of he slobbered forth while taking a theatrical it was signed by those learned students, thus: natural odours was deleterious to one’s health. washing in a local river or pond. Rivers were for bow for the non-eavesdropping audience, President Mduduzi Mabuza,University of Elizabeth I, we are told, bathed regularly the large part so full of human and animal sew- “mainly lying and bullshitting like an estate South Africa once a month, while James I of England (son erage that being smelly was decidedly the safer agent so that you can call yourself president? President Khuthadzo Kevin Manavhela, of Mary Queen of Scots) point blank refused option. Rivers often literally stank. Parliament Mister Professor President Doctor!” Cape Town University of Technology to wash at all - since he believed it was ‘bad for in London was once abandoned because the As it happens, Luke the Dude had an un- President Philane Hlatswayo, Mangasutho your health’. He also believed smoking was an stench from the Thames became intolerable. fortunate experience with the last house he University of Technology unhealthy practice. James I was called the ‘wis- However, this lack of public and personal hy- bought, aggravated when it became known President Mqondisi Duma, Durban Uni- est fool in Christendom’ - perhaps the ‘dirtiest giene had not always been the case; the Greeks that the ceiling was previously dislocated and versity of Technology fool’ would have been more apt. Continued on P35

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