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niture retailing operations are also moving rapidly into eastern European markets – including Poland. Watching Wiese – in conjunction with the highly-rated teams at Brait and Steinhoff – working his deal-making magic in inter- Coastline near Hermanus. national economies will be fascinating to watch. The financial muscle on Steinhoff’s and Brait’s balance sheets do allow considerable leeway for corporate action, and CBN suspects the next year or two could be For sale: busy ones for both companies. On the other hand, Wiese also has plenty Largest approved on his plate at his other ‘smaller’ investment interests. He is also the major shareholder development on in Cape Town-based industrial supplies conglomerate Invicta, which recently gained a Hermanus coastline foothold in the Far East with the acquisition of specialist engineering supplies and ser- outh Africa’s serious property devel- vices business Kian Ann. There is persistent opers are gearing up to bid for one of talk of the well capitalised Invicta chasing Sthe largest pieces of approved devel- down more offshore opportunities. opment land to have ever been made avail- Retail tycoon and irrepressible investor Christo Wiese Wiese is the chairman of mining con- able for sale along the exclusive Hermanus t’s difficult to comprehend that such International. This saw Wiese gain more glomerate Pallighurst Resources, which Coast Line in the Western Cape. Compris- bold global investment strategies can be shares in Steinhoff, a company in which he holds interests in platinum, precious stones, ing of 46.026 ha (460,260m2) this prime de- Iconcocted from an office tucked away already held a significant minority interest base metals and luxury goods (via Faberge.) velopment opportunity offers a total of 244 in a factory precinct at the bottom end of after swopping in his PSG shareholding When the commodity cycle – especially in plots, of which 51 are on the water’s edge. unfashionable Parow East, but believe some years ago. platinum – spins up again then Wiese (who This is according to Aubrey Miller, CEO it. Fashion retailer Pep’s headquarters in The Steinhoff deal also involved buying a has endured mixed fortunes in mining) of sealedbid.co.za, an online property sales Stellenberg Road in Parow East is where large shareholding in Pepkor from special- might be keen for Pallinghurst to play a key platform that has been entrusted to bring retail tycoon and irrepressible investor ist investment company Brait, where (yes, role in consolidating some of the smaller this rare development opportunity to the Christo Wiese probably plots most of his you guessed it) Wiese is also a major share- resources interests. market. Miller says that there is an undis- investment decisions. And the man – who holder. Brait took payment for its shares While Shoprite is well known for its closed reserve price on the approved devel- is clearly not a retiring seventy something in Pepkor in Steinhoff shares and in cold strong African presence, there seems to be opment land, and bidders have until 14h00 – appears to be on a roll … again. cash. With Wiese clearly a major influence moves afoot by Wiese to also position his on 14 July 2015 to submit a bid. He notes Wiese originally built his fortune on low at Brait, it should perhaps be no surprise offshore property company Tradehold to that this is the first time an approved de- cost fashion store Pep, before branching that the substantial cash pile is not burning capture new growth opportunities in the velopment opportunity of this size, in this out into other successful retail ventures like a hole in the company’s pocket. African retail real estate place. area, with such a unique position, has been supermarket chain Shoprite (which swal- In recent months Brait has struck two key Wiese is also – on a relatively small scale released to the market. lowed Checkers and OK Bazaars along the deals – snapping controlling stakes in inter- – involved as an anchor shareholder in new- “Vacant land of this size on a sought af- way.) In recent years Wiese has broadened national gym group Virgin Active and spe- ly constituted investment company Stellar ter coastline with all the necessary develop- his investment outlook considerably – tak- cialist UK retailer First Look. Both business- Capital, which recently took an influential ment approvals in place is extremely rare ing in, at various times, marine diamonds, es appeal to Wiese’s key investment criteria stake in struggling Cape Town-based asset and very sought after. Properties in the gold mining, platinum mining, property, of being strongly cash generative with great manager Cadiz and holds control of retreat Hermanus area in particular offer an inher- industrial supplies, technology and liquor profit potential and having respected man- –based electronics manufacturer Tellumat. ent capital appreciation, and as such we are (being once ranked as one of the biggest agement teams that are dominating vibrant There have been suggestions that Wiese is expecting a rush of interest from not only shareholders in KWV.) trading niches. The collective value of these using Stellar as a training vehicle to groom local and national developers, but also for- Certainly he has enough investment lau- deals is worth around R28bn, and certainly his children – two of whom serve on the eign investors and developers. rels to rest on. But last year the restless Wi- elevates Wiese onto the world stage as a big company’s board – in the ways of the in- “Property values along the Hermanus ese – who purportedly is worth over R60bn league investors. vestment world. But that’s not to say Stellar seaboard have continued to climb over the – signalled his next big move by shuffling What is interesting is that First Look won’t throw up some inspirational activity recent years, notwithstanding challeng- three of his key investments. This entailed has strong growth prospects in France, in the years ahead. In fact, CBN would not ing economic conditions. A 4,000m2 sea- Wiese moving his major stake in unlisted Germany, Poland and especially China bet against Stellar turning into a vibrant front plot in Hermanus sold for approxi- fashion retailing hub Pepkor – which owns (cited as a priority market.) Although little investment vehicle that is willing to the Pep and Ackermans chain – into fur- trading in a completely different market take to the less travelled roads in seeking Continued on P9 niture aligned conglomerate Steinhoff segment Pepkor’s Pep and Steinhoff’s fur- out attractive deals. 2 CBN June 2015 IN THIS ISSUE Bowler thirsts for new business PLASTIC packag- gineering their own de- 15 Cape Industrial Showcase ing specialist Bowler mise with irresponsible 21 Gas in Industry Metcalf, based in Ep- pricing policies. ping, is reinventing it- “Gaps are opening 22 Food, Beverage, Wine & self now that it can no up…the market is look- longer be able to sip ing very interesting.” Dairy from lucrative supply Sass stressed that dur- pool agreement with ing the tough trading 28 Motoring former soft drink bot- period for plastics pack- 31 Sustainability in Industry tling subsidiary Quality aging companies Bowl- Beverages (QB.) er had grown its skills 32 Logistics & Supply Chain As previously re- base as well as trained ported in CBN, Bowler in new technologies Management opted to exchange its and methods. 36 Renewable Energy 100% holding in QB for He said the compa- a 43% stake in newly nies so-called Pipeline 38 Transport & Heavy Lifting merged SoftBev, a 1 on new projects was R1.2bn a year soft drink secured, while Pipeline 43 Business Outsourcing bottling operations with 2 was 70% secured. The Operations & Management operations in the West- be a profit outflow for tingency plans to con- and rather quickly too. company has Pipeline ern Cape, Gauteng and the company. tinue supplying blown Officially, the new 3 targeting the 2017 fi- 44 Commercial Fishing Industry KwaZulu-Natal. Basically Bowler will bottles beyond that date focus targets rapidly nancial year. “It is our While the deal al- lose the bottle blow- if SoftBev’s facilities growing middle to high hope that we will weath- 46 Pumps & Valves lows Bowler to focus on ing contract, which will are not up and running income group needs er the ‘conspiracy of its core competencies now be undertaken in- as scheduled. by committing the re- circumstances’… there 48 On the Contrary in packaging – as well house at SoftBev. The The loss of the bottle sources to new tech- are signs of a pricing 48 Papa Doc as retain exposure to company, though, does blowing agreement nologies and solutions clawback and we think some of the potential keep the pre-forms sup- comes at a time when relevant to the local we have gone through upside in the soft drinks ply contract with the old Bowler is also wean- packaging market. the dip and things will businesses – there will QB operations. ing itself off one of its At a recent presen- get better.” According to a cir- mainstay, multi-nation- tation during a general Sass notes that entre- cular to shareholders al packaging clients meeting of sharehold- preneurial ventures pro- Bowler stands to lose al- after pricing dropped ers, Bowler CEO Frie- ducing food, beverage most R25m in operating to levels that were del Sass stated there and household items profits from giving up no longer viable. was still a massive op- were also springing up the blown bottles agree- In other words Bowl- portunity for specialist and offering further ment. It is envisaged er – which termed the plastics packaging com- new opportunities. “En- that Bowler will give developments “the panies in South Africa. trepreneurs are estab- up the bottle blowing conspiracy of circum- He noted the ‘rigids’ lishing brands in mar- contract in September – stances” - needs to find market had collapsed kets we weren’t even although there are con- replacement business… with many players en- aware of…” Conservative hiring intentions for Q3 2015 SOUTH African em- dates during the third business productivity and businesses and individu- ployers report conserva- quarter of the year, which expenditure, hiring inten- als with the right skills tive hiring intentions for could result in the quar- tions have also declined sets and product and the July-September time ter on quarter decline. since this time last year. service offerings.” frame, with 11% of em- Paired with the country’s However, the energy Employers in four of the ployers expecting to in- energy crisis, which is crisis has created some crease staffing levels, 5% impacting negatively on opportunities for those Continued on P4 anticipating a decrease and 81% forecasting no change. Once the data is adjusted to allow for seasonal variation, the outlook stands at +8%. Hiring prospects are 2% weaker when compared with the previous quarter and decline by 5% year- over-year. Lyndy van den Barse- laar, Managing Director of Manpower SA, provides insights into why the South African employment market is expected to provide conservative opportunities for job seekers in Q3 2015, “The majority of companies are not necessarily looking to hire new candi-

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harvest for Kaap Agri FRANSCHOEK- to end September based consumer 2015. Operating prof- brands conglomerate its were expected to Rhodes Food Group come in R4m – which Holdings has clinched suggests Rhodes (who its fourth acquisition are also acquir- since listing on the ing liabilities worth JSE late last year. The R7m) are not paying latest deal coincided through their teeth with the happy news for Saint Pie. that the company re- The Saint Pie deal ported markedly high- follows hard on the er interim profits. heels of the acquisi- A trading state- tion of fruit and veg- ment covering the six etable concentrate months to end March maker Boland Pulp 2015 suggest Rhodes for R102m vegeta- – which holds inter- ble caning and salad ests in jams, canned maker Deemster for fruit, fruit juices and R10m and fruit juice canned meat – will courts, food retail- pie brand. The com- manufacturer and increase earnings by ers and independent pany produces mainly distributor, Pacmar FARMERS’ retailer payout was increased forecast for second over 50%. If the once- outlets throughout for Woolworths and for R165m. Kaap Agri – which has by 26%. half trading. They did, off JSE listing costs of South Africa. Corner Bakery. Since list- Stellenbosch-based In that regard the however, reiterate that R22m are stripped out The directors Saint Pie should al- ing Rhodes has spent agri-business inves- directors did point out due to the seasonal na- then Rhodes should of Rhodes feel that low Rhodes to extend almost R300m on ac- tor Zeder as a major that if the impact of the ture of clients’ activities profits more Saint Pie presents its pie business opera- quisitions, and the shareholder – contin- reduction in the fuel profits are not earned than doubling. an attractive invest- tions and secure cus- company’s strong ues to outshine its more prices was excluded evenly throughout the Last month Rhodes ment opportunity tomer and geographic share price on the revered supermarket from the interim results, financial year. But the continued along the that is aligned with diversification. JSE suggests there compatriots. Kaap the adjusted profits directors appear to be acquisition trial by en- the company’s strat- Rhodes directors are more deals Agri has moved from would have increased leaning to another solid tering an agreement egy of expanding its believed good syner- on the menu. a simple co-operative by 16%. They also add- showing, noting that the to acquire Saint Pie business operations gies will arise from the By CBN’s calcula- stores stocked with aged that a large portion generally positive senti- for R20m. through acquisitions. Saint Pie acquisition. tions the acquisitions ricultural supplies to of the price reductions ment - which supported Saint Pie, which Rhodes already The company dis- will add more than a dynamic retail hub ought to be regained Kaap Agri’s business started in 1994, pro- has a pies and pas- closed that Saint R700m to Rhodes’ that operates on excel- through expected future during the first six duces pastry products tries production facil- Pie was expected to turnover this fi- lent trading margins. price increases. months - was expected - mainly savoury pies ity, which produces a generate revenue of nancial year and a Although the company Kaap Agri’s directors to prevail for the rest of - which are distribut- range of pastry prod- about R60m in its great dollop of extra is still centered around did not offer a detailed the year. ed to fuel station fore- ucts under the Mag- current financial year profits too. its Agrimark stores the retail offering has in recent years been profitably extended to liquor stores (Liquor- mark) and convenience stores (Expressmark) as well as fuel sales. In the six months to end March Kaap Agri reported continued growth on the back of the opening up of several new service points as well as successful store upgrades. The company’s total turnover increased by 12% to R3.8bn and income increased by 14% to almost R3bn.The pre-tax trading margin was just under 4%, which is strong for a hybrid-supermarket retailer. The performance is commendable considering that 15% reduction in fuel prices during the trading period had a deflationary effect on income. It’s worth re- membering that these days fuel sales represent a considerable chunk of Kaap Agri’s turnover. The bottom line performance remained stout with Kaap Agri’s headline earnings increasing by 8%, but directors seem very confident about future trading because the dividend

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in association with 4 CBN June 2015 Sponsorship bears ‘fruit’ Conservative hiring intentions for Q3 2015 AIR Products South farming to help com- Continued from P2 Africa has once again bat hunger among demonstrated its communities in our five regions expect to into Africa,” says van den Supply sector, where the ongoing support of country,” says Josua le increase staffing levels Barselaar. Net Employment Out- young agriculture stu- Roux, General Man- during 3Q 2015. The When compared with look stands at +14%. dents with the spon- ager: Central Sup- strongest labor market the previous quarter, Elsewhere, Transport, sorship of Inmed’s port at Air Products is anticipated in West- employers report weaker Storage and Commu- aquaponics unit at South Africa. ern Cape where the Net hiring prospects in four nication sector employ- Carel de Wet High The aquaponics Employment Outlook of the five regions, with ers report an outlook of School in Vanderbi- training programme stands at +16%. Else- the most notable decline +10% while outlooks jlpark, close to the includes a combina- where, some hiring op- of 9% reported in Kwa- stand at +9% and +8% company’s flagship tion of ‘hands-on’, portunities are forecast zulu Natal. The Free in the Manufacturing production facility. practical experience by employers in both State Outlook is 5% sector and the Agricul- Inmed, a global at the school’s farm- Gauteng and Eastern weaker and a decrease ture, Hunting, Forestry children’s organisa- ing facility, plus a the- Cape, with Outlooks of 3% is reported in and Fishing sector, re- tion, launched the oretical component. of +8% and +7%, re- Eastern Cape. However, spectively. Some hiring unit in August 2013 Air Products South spectively, while the out- employers in Western opportunities are also in partnership with Africa’s sponsorship look for Kwazulu-Natal Cape report an Outlook anticipated in two sectors Air Products South has paid for the train- stands at +4%. Mean- improvement of 5%. with Outlooks of +7% – Africa, in order to ing and the develop- while, Free State em- Hiring intentions also the Construction sector introduce students ment of course mate- ployers report subdued weaken in four of the five and the Finance, Insur- to aquaponics, an ag- rial. In addition, Air hiring intentions with an regions when compared ance, Real Estate and ricultural technique Products donated a Outlook of -1%. “The with 3Q 2014. Declines Business Services sector. Provincial Government of 8% are reported in Meanwhile, Mining and which combines Grade 10 pupil, Matshepo Maduna from Carel De gift voucher for each of the Western Cape both Kwazulu Natal and Quarrying sector em- aquaculture and soil- Wet High, who received top honours, is student who achieved continues to promote Free State, while out- ployers forecast a decline less crop growing. presented with her award by Barry Little, a pass mark of 80% employment growth in looks are 6 and 5% in staffing levels with an The aquaponics proj- Project Director at Air Products South Africa. and above; and a prize ect has generated for the top student. the province through its weaker in Gauteng and Outlook of -3%. much interest overall cently honoured at an una, got top honours “As a company, we initiatives and projects. Eastern Cape, respec- “The expected em- among students tak- awards ceremony. Of with her impressive feel strongly that the The province’s economy tively. Meanwhile, hiring ployment gains in the ing agriculture as a the sixteen students 95% mark. key to a healthy and is dominated by the City plans remain relatively Electricity, Gas and Wa- school subject. who took part, twelve “It has been an hon- sustainable future of Cape Town, which is stable in Western Cape. ter Supply sector are pos- The first group of received graduation our to be involved in lies in developing not only one of South Employers forecast sibly owing to Govern- students, Grade 10 certificates, while the this exciting initiative, our youth, thereby Africa’s top tourist des- workforce gains in nine ment’s increased efforts and 11 learners at remainder received which teaches young allowing them to tinations, but also an of the 10 industry sec- to supply those in rural the school, who are participation certifi- people an innovative become resource- increasingly popular tors during 3Q 2015. The areas with basic housing, studying agriculture cates. Grade 10 pu- and environmentally- ful and self-reliant,” choice for foreign invest- strongest labor market electricity and access to as a subject, were re- pil, Matshepo Mad- friendly method of le Roux concludes. ment as South Africa is is expected in the Elec- clean water,” explains seen as a stepping stone tricity, Gas and Water van den Barselaar. Pirelli new sales app is also a hit

THE name Pirelli is Pirelli South Africa ing the area managers’ benefit in increased an icon in the global Pricing and Sales Plan- jobs much easier and workflow and sales in tyre industry, due to its ner says that this app is speeds up most of the the future - if our busi- clever marketing tactic just what the business administrative duties. ness is more efficient, through the infamous needed to function at After a few months we can only improve Pirelli calendar … as optimum level. “One of using the app, Wil- everything we do. many people know, of our area managers lem says the added ad- While Pirelli might these calendars are in Cape Town told us vantage of Honeybee need to apply a quota highly desirable and about Honeybee so we in comparison to any system for its various in- they’re like gold dust. decided to give it a test other app on the market ternational offices to re- The Pirelli calendar, run.” After only a week- is its flexibility. “We can ceive them, at least with over the years, has done long trial last year, they create more fields to Honeybee there will be wonders for the Pirelli decided this was superi- add more information no similar restrictions, brand image. And now, or to the sales app they and this makes the tool because the app can be although this might not had been using. of real benefit to the adopted and adapted grasp the same kind of The app’s user- area managers.” Com- by as many companies, excited attention, Pire- friendly layout and real- munication between sales offices or global lli has struck another time reporting function employees at Pirelli has markets as is needed. goldmine in the form of were deciding factors been improved, thanks Pirelli Singapore is now a new app which is do- for choosing Honey- and general flow of information about a cus- finger.” The app allows to the app’s high level in talks with Field Of- ing wonders for Pirelli’s bee. “We can actually formation between and tomer. We no longer managers to capture of transparency. “The fice, the company that administration – and go online and assist our among managers has need to call the call cen- important useful data fact that we have bet- developed Honeybee, some of its internal sales team to achieve shown increased effi- tre – all interaction his- like customer credit lim- ter communication at to take this clever sales calendar settings. their targets,” says Wil- ciency, especially when tory with customers is its, discount structure, all levels of the busi- management app to Willem Bolleurs, lem. “Order processes it comes to getting in- available at the tap of a targets and more, mak- ness, we can only see other Pirelli offices.

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www.cape-construction.co.za CBN June 2015 7 The Cat 745C sets new standards in the 41 ton class THE new flagship in open differentials for SCL provides auto- fuel economy, quieter Caterpillar’s articulat- optimum traction in matic shift selection machine operation, ed truck range, the Cat undulating ground that is more specific to and better manoeu- 745C comes to market conditions and during the desired machine vring in reduced speed with an all new power steering manoeuvres. operation, and down- operating conditions. train, more power on “Together, these ad- shifts when needed for Standard fitment on demand, improved fuel vanced features allow maximum acceleration the Cat 745C is an up- efficiency, plus greater smoother shifting and when increased throttle dated Automatic Trac- payload capacity. greater acceleration is applied. PTS allows tion Control (ATC) Rolling out to the on grades as torque is shifting at lower speeds system, which leads southern African mar- maintained through during part throttle op- the market in terms ket from May 2015, the shift changes,” ex- eration. This results in The Cat 745C has a newly designed dump body with a capacity (heaped SAE the latest generation plains Venter. improved part throttle Continued on P13 2:1) of 25m³ and an increased payload of 41 tons. Cat 745C is an advance on the previous world leading Cat 740B model launched locally in 2011, and features a host of new performance features designed to lower owning and operating costs in mining, construction and allied industrial segments. “Tons moved per hour and per litre of fuel burned are key drivers to business success in today’s contracting market, and Caterpillar has made this a key focus during the research and development, and pilot testing phases of the Cat 745C,” explains Barloworld Equipment group product and application manager, Johann Venter, adding that this includes comprehensive in-field trials in South Africa. (Barloworld Equip- ment is the Cat dealer for southern Africa.) Along with more power and improved operational efficien- cies, the rated payload on the Cat 745C has increased to 41tons, compared to the Cat 740B’s 39,5 ton capacity. The Cat 745C has a newly designed dump body with a capacity (heaped SAE 2:1) of 25m³. Manufactured in Peterlee, England, the Cat 745C will be available alongside the current 725C, 730C and 730C EJ (Ejector) models launched in southern Africa during 2015. Production of the EASY CHOICE FOR first Cat 745C units at Peterlee commenced from March 2015. Powering the Cat TOUGH JOBS 745C is a Tier II Cat C18 engine delivering a gross power of 381kW (SAE J1995) compared to the 365kW Cat C15 ® power plant installed Tough work on a tight schedule. With reliable, high-performance Cat marine engines, maximum on the Cat 740B. uptime is given - along with power, fuel economy, and emissions compliance. Barloworld Power Driving the Cat 745C supports you with expert service and genuine parts. The choice is clear. is a new CX38 High Density Power Shift (HDPS) transmission For more information call Barloworld Power on 0860 898 000 or visit www.barloworldpower.com with Advanced Produc- tivity Electronic Con- trol Strategy (APECS) and nine forward / two reverse gears, combined with Electronic Clutch Pressure Con- trol (ECPC,) Shift Torque Management

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0080 Marine Fishing.(A4) GAF.indd 1 2014/09/29 8:02 AM 8 CBN June 2015 What growth? THE Reserve Bank indicator is trending ning at almost 70c per of an additional 12.6%, in May from 51.5 in as the economy limps changer in order to has warned that in- ever lower and the litre for petrol and 50c which will hit industry April, indicating that along, is it opportune boost potential growth terest rate hikes are country is unlikely to re- per litre for diesel, this and consumers hard. a meagre majority felt to hike rates? To coun- from 2.5% to above inevitable, given the alise growth of 2.5% by could take petrol prices The OECD expects that operating condi- ter that, it may not be 4% but that is unlikely medium-term inflation 2017. Stats SA informs to within reach of the global growth to slow tions were satisfac- wise to just hike prices given the myriad of outlook and that this us that almost 470,000 peak of R14.39 per li- this year to 3.1% from tory. Consumer spend like every utility does. constraints facing the will not unduly sacrifice people were added to tre seen in April last 3.3% last year, so local grew at a pedestrian The much-lauded economy. Cadre de- growth. What growth? the ranks of the unem- year. That was when manufacturers and ex- pace of 1.4% last National Develop- ployment has been a Luke Doig, Senior ployed over the course the exchange rate was porters have their work year while savings by ment Plan is in effect dismal failure and tax- Economist at Credit of the last year. June around R10.50 to the cut out.” households (as a per- a lame duck as fac- payers are being asked Guarantee Insurance has seen fuel prices US Dollar; it is some This was further re- centage of disposable tions within the ruling to foot the bill. Corporation, com- hiked by almost 50c per 15% weaker now. And inforced by HSBC’s income) contracted party seek to benefit “We remain con- ments, “The composite litre and with current then we have mooted local manufacturing for the ninth consecu- where they can. The cerned at the brittleness leading business cycle under-recoveries run- electricity price hikes PMI falling to 50.1 tive year in 2014. So country needs a game in confidence at present, but this reflects the challenging environment. Our payment default leading indicator remains elevated and is likely to remain so in the coming months,” concludes Doig.

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beverage industry. A recent installation at Audi’s A3 vehicle body construction plant in Germany highlighted the flexibility and accuracy of the camera. The camera was able to ensure that, in spite of the great measuring distances, it could recognise bolt holes in the vehicle bodies with absolute certainty, and could simultaneously check multiple holes to minimise the number of devices required. In addition to type detection, specification of position and location as well as monitoring for presence, complete- ness and dimension, the Leuze LSIS 462i smart camera is ideal for de- tecting and evaluating labels at high speed. The camera is able to read printed and directly marked 1D or 2D codes with high levels of reliability, ir- respective of contrast or whether the labels are in reflective or inverted form. Configuration of the camera is simple, using a web-based standard browser. Other notable features are the motor driven focal adjustment and homogenous illumination via free-form surface optics. The Leuze smart camera range is available from sensor solution specialist, Coun- tapulse Controls. The company is the official representative for Leuze in southern Af- rica and with its depth of technical expertise is able to assist customers in the selection of the most appropriate sensor for any application. CBN June 2015 9 Time to sing the song of small business By KEITH BRYER ficult to find and for that, must become an unsus- material progress since small business is about in- members of their family them under by-laws of credit must go to the sys- tainable drain on the tax time immemorial. dividuals, their drive and and some have literally which most are ignorant, POLITICIANS of all tem of State social grants base without a growing Economists call it the their determination to gone from rags to riches. small-scale traders should sorts often prove that that go to 16 million of economy and therefore informal sector. Govern- get on with life and feed, The Far East is re- be seen for what they are statistics are in the same our citizens. an increasing number ments try and regulate it clothe and educate their nowned for such people. – part of a network of in- basket as lies and damned However, social wel- of taxpayers. (the kiss of death, some children, without waiting Chinese millionaires of- digenous self-help, the lies, but there are also fare grants cannot be the In developing econo- would say.) Socialists grit for someone else to do it ten began in a small way. very type of people who times when statistics re- whole picture though mies like ours, there is their teeth and tolerate for them. India has even more ex- made the US the power- veal truths – in some ways their cost seems enor- another factor at work. it, rightly seeing it as the In any sane society, amples of such success, house it became. like clichés that, though mous; to the recipients Often below the radar acorn that leads to the oak such people are gold. South America has less The entrepreneurial boring and tedious, often they hardly keep the wolf of the statisticians and of capitalism. Whether they sell fruit at and Africa the smallest spirit of what socialists contain universal truths. from the door. impossible to accurately Some governments the side of the road, or recorded number. sneeringly call the petit Take unemployment Politicians may like to measure, it is the innate support small business take their crochet work Instead of chasing such figures. These statistics believe State aid is the human entrepreneurial with varying degrees of to craft markets. Often people off the streets; Continued on P14 are an important yard- answer, but such grants spirit which has driven success, but essentially they employ others, often instead of prosecuting stick with which to judge the success or failure of an economy and – in a democracy – to judge the performance of the party in government. An unemployment rate of 10% in a developed economy like Britain’s often leads to a change of government at the next general election. A British unemployment rate of 40% would be a national disaster worthy of revolution. Yet, here we are, de- scribing ourselves as living in the most developed economy in Africa (peace to the Nigerians and the Egyptians) enduring an unemployment rate hov- ering at 23% of those of working age actually looking for work and +- 40% when the number of people who have given up looking is added. Looking at these figures from a developed economy perspective conjures up images of mass starvation yet that awful phenomenon has not appeared here. We have a great number of poor people, but starving people are thankfully few. If they exist, they are dif-

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THE Western Cape earmarked a further and aligns them with South African context. only expo of its kind for says Agnes van den tion Conference pro- is ripe with opportu- R17.3bn for infrastruc- government expecta- Llewellyn van Wyk of the region and will also Berg, National Home vides a rare holistic nity; this year alone tural public works. To tions and opportunities. the CSIR will also be feature over 15 hands Builders Registration look into the construc- the province is predi- facilitate this, a major The Cape Construction on hand to facilitate on training workshops Council (NHBRC.) tion industry with a cated to experience a priority this year for Conference is solu- a session focusing on for industry profes- Not only does the major focus on mega- growth of 2.1%, with the Western Cape gov- tion focused and pro- creating effective co- sionals, an exhibition Cape Construction Con- trends, solutions and projections up to 2.8% ernment is to break vides insights into all hesion in the construc- with over 100 different ference and Trade Expo opportunities. It shines by 2018. With both down barriers between things construction. tion industry and how technologies on dis- provide an opportunity a spotlight on all key growth projections be- themselves and poten- Cape Construction collectively the indus- play, site visits to inter- to access cutting edge areas of construction ing higher than the tial contractors and Conference headlines try can prioritise sus- esting local construc- technology as it arrives from procurement to national average, the investors and minimise industry heavy-weights tainable building and tion projects and live for the first time on Af- energy efficiency and Western Cape is a nat- red tape. such as MEC of Ag- produce buildings that demonstrations hosted rican soil, but also pro- project cost efficien- ural hotspot for invest- The Cape Construc- riculture, Economic perform better. by Cape Construction vides an essential gate- cy. Together with the ment. The construction tion Conference and Development and Together with the Trade Expo exhibitors way for Western Cape trade expo that show- industry in the prov- Trade Expo taking Tourism, Alan Winde, Cape Construction allowing visitors to professionals looking cases all industry solu- ince remains crucial to place at the CTICC who will be discussing Conference, the Cape get the chance to pre- to access the larger Af- tion providers through achieving this steady on the 12 – 13 August government opportuni- Construction Trade view new machinery, rican construction in- the entire project growth to reach the 2015 will include a ties in the province and Expo will attract over vehicles and products. dustry. Industry growth cycle, Cape Construc- developmental mile- programme that aligns how government aims 3,000 construction “Cape Construction estimates have sky- tion Conference and stones that the govern- itself with the govern- to minimise red tape professionals such as 2014 exceeded all our rocketed and now more Trade Expo is truly a ment has in place. ment mandate of trans- and Koran Grover of property owners and expectations. The NH- than ever South African must attend for the Cape Town has al- parency by providing Koran Grover and As- developers, contrac- BRC stand received a construction industry construction industry. located R6.5bn for a platform for govern- sociates in India will tors (small, medium record total of visitors, stakeholders are look- The Cape Construc- infrastructure investment and industry to share his vast knowl- and large,) architects, creating a unique op- ing across borders to tion Conference and ment this year, while meet. The programme edge on sustainable engineers, investors, portunity to network guarantee higher yield Trade Expo is endorsed at a provincial level, highlights industry building and how this quantity surveyors and and to learn and to on projects. by over 20 media and Western Cape has needs and challenges can be replicated in the consultants. This is the grow our business,” The Cape Construc- partner associations. Invest in Africa’s energy for a triple win for people, power and planet – Kofi Annan AFRICAN govern- ity, Sub-Saharan Africa average cost for electric- ments, investors, and uses less electricity than ity in the United States international finan- Spain. It would take the is US$0.12/kWh and in cial institutions must average Tanzanian eight the United Kingdom significantly scale up years to use as much is US$0.15/kWh. investment in energy electricity as an average This is a significant to unlock Africa’s po- American consumes in a market failure. Low-cost tential as a global low- single month. And over renewable technologies carbon superpower. the course of one year could reduce the cost of That is the main mes- someone boiling a kettle energy, benefiting mil- sage of a new report from twice a day in the United lions of poor households, Kofi Annan’s Africa Kingdom uses five times creating investment op- Progress Panel, Power, more electricity than portunities, and cutting People, Planet: Seizing an Ethiopian consumes carbon emissions. Africa’s Energy and Cli- over the same year. The report says Af- mate Opportunities. The Power shortages di- rica’s leaders must start report calls for a ten-fold minish the region’s an energy revolution increase in power gen- growth by 2 – 4% a that connects the uncon- eration to provide all year, holding back ef- nected, and meets the Africans with access to forts to create jobs and demands of consumers, electricity by 2030. This reduce poverty. Despite businesses and investors would reduce poverty a decade of growth, the for affordable and reli- and inequality, boost power generation gap able electricity. growth, and provide the between Africa and The 2015 Africa Prog- climate leadership that other regions is widen- ress Report urges African is sorely missing at the ing. Nigeria is an oil governments to: international level. exporting superpower, • Use the region’s “We categorically re- but 95 million of the natural gas to project the idea that Africa country’s citizens rely vide domestic energy has to choose between on wood, charcoal and as well as exports, growth and low-carbon straw for energy. while harnessing Af- development,” said Kofi The report reveals rica’s vast untapped Annan, Chair of the Af- that households living renewable energy rica Progress Panel. “Af- on less than US$2.50 a potential. rica needs to utilize all of day collectively spend its energy assets in the US$10bn every year on • Cut corruption, make short term, while build- energy-related prod- utility governance ing the foundations for a ucts, such as charcoal, more transparent, competitive, low-carbon kerosene, candles and strengthen regula- energy infrastructure.” torches. Measured on a tions, and increase In Sub-Saharan Af- per unit basis, Africa’s public spending on rica, 621 million people poorest households are energy infrastructure. lack access to electric- spending around US$10/ • Redirect the ity – and this number is kWh on lighting – 20 US$21bn spent rising. Excluding South times more than Africa’s on subsidies for Africa, which generates richest households. By half the region’s electric- comparison, the national Continued on 20 CBN June 2015 11

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HOST MEDIA PARTNERS CONTACT RASHAAD ESSOP [email protected] +27 21 700 4300 www.cape-construction.co.za 12 CBN June 2015 Calgro gets its house sorted out LOW cost housing in Cape Town – the in the Western Cape in hours from 96 hours developer Calgro M3 sprawling Scottsdene 2013, the company had for 2012.” appears to be getting and Belhar projects as introduced policies and Lategan pointed out to grips with the West- well as a smaller initiative procedures aimed at that for the last financial ern Cape market, and in Maitland. improving grievance year Calgro was only af- looks set to justify a The company ap- management resolution fected by work stoppag- decision several years pears to have overcome times. These efforts in- es at one site. He said ago to commit sub- some initial teething cluded in-sourcing of key strikes by disgruntled stantial investment to problems. In the com- stakeholder engage- employees at Scottsdene the province. pany’s annual report ments. had compelled the com- The company is cur- CEO designate Wickus “As a result, aver- pany to stop doing its rently busy with three Lategan noted that in age conflict resolu- own construction, de- development projects response to strike action tion improved to 72 ferring the risk to third party contractors. Lategan noted that towards the end of the past financial year the Belhar project started contributing towards The company antici- has reported ‘solid’ opment in an attempt to revenue, adding that pates Phase 2 bulk and erating performance by cater for this growing with the project now link civil and electrical the Scottsdene project – market segment. well underway it should infrastructure to start which was the company’s “New initiatives like help drive growth for the in the second half of first thrust into the West- the identifying and TOYOTA The most comprehensive 2016 financial year. this year. ern Cape. Calgro did acknowledgement of FORKLIFT range you’ll ever need Belhar is situated The Scottsdene proj- not indicate in its annual ‘mega projects’ and adjacent to the Uni- ects – which is a Pub- report whether further ‘catalytic projects’ by the versity of the Western lic Private Partnership projects were pending in National Department Cape and the Cape (PPP) and is situated in the Western Cape, But of Human Settlements Peninsula University the Kraaifontein area Lategan said the invest- in partnership with of Technology, and in- – has seen key infra- ment in infrastructure provinces will set the volves 3,614 residential structure elements remained a key focus of stage for the provision opportunities (including completed – most nota- all levels of government of sustainable human social housing units and bly the upgrade to the to address economic de- settlements to be imple- student accommodation Scottsdene/Wallacedene velopment, decisive spa- mented on a scale previ- as well as affordable Taxi Rank and the Wal- tial transformation and ously not experienced in housing units.) lacedene Attenuation the acceleration of social this country.” Calgro reported that Pond. The project in- transformation. In other words, Phase 1 bulk infrastruc- volves 2,885 residential He said these were CBN would not be bet- ture has been completed opportunities, of which all addressed in the ting against Calgro and the construction more than 1,650 units integrated human snagging a few more of 627 social housing are under construction settlements developed projects in the West- units with internal in- or have been completed. by the group in part- ern Cape in the next frastructure has started. Calgro encouragingly nership with govern- few years…

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Hatch Goba chairman receives HIGH IMPACT TRAFFIC McMaster University Faculty of DOORS Engineering Leadership Award GENERAL HATCH Goba chair- most thankful to all PURPOSE man Trueman Goba colleagues, in our STRIP received the McMaster company and in the CURTAINS University Faculty of profession generally, Engineering Leader- for such recognition ship Award at its an- and exposure - almost nual Applause and Ac- undeserved.” WELDING colades Awards Gala in Goba was born in AND Hamilton, Ontario in Chesterville, South SAFETY Canada on 7 May 2015. Africa. He began his SCREENS The Leadership Award career as a survey was established in 2004 technician and went to recognise an out- on to graduate with a standing citizen who BSc Eng and a MEng HIGH has contributed to Hatch Goba chairman, Trueman Goba received the (Civil.) In 2001, Goba’s SPEED engineering, McMas- McMaster University Faculty of Engineering company GMA merged ROLL UP ter University and the Leadership Award. with Keeve Steyn to AND FOLD community of Ontario. form Goba (Pty) Ltd., UP DOORS The university’s En- Here Goba was some of us there was which merged with the gineering Faculty is deemed overall win- an element of defiance Hatch Group in 2013. rated among the best ner in a category with against the status quo, Goba was President in the world. Goba has numerous high-profile the belief in oneself and of the Engineering A network of agents throughout South been instrumental in nominees by a distin- willingness to face the Council of South Af- Africa ensures excellent technical and forging a successful guished panel of judges struggle against segre- rica (ECSA) from 2007 relationship between who reviewed media re- gation and the real pros- to 2009 and also Presi- installation support, and quick McMaster Engineering ports, technical awards, pect of possibly failing a dent of the South Afri- delivery times. and the University of client surveys and or- course which we found can Institution of Civil KwaZulu-Natal. ganisation profiles most challenging. Engineers (SAICE) JOHANNESBURG: 011 452-8723 The latest recognition before reaching their “Coming out of a in 2002. In 2010, he CAPE TOWN: 021 551-5076 final decision. poor family in a town- for Hatch Goba’s chair- was appointed to the KWAZULU-NATAL: 0861 033303 man follows the presen- “Today’s teachers ship community, such first National Planning PORT ELIZABETH: 041 487-2525 tation of the prestigious and schoolchildren possible embarrass- Commission and was Lifetime Achievement should be maximising ment was a real risk awarded a Gold Medal www.apexstrip.co.za C1579 Counta CBN 210x140+5 1/23/15 10:52 AM Page 1

Award for Excellence the opportunities now at the time. Those cir- by the SAICE in 2013. & Associates +27 (011) 849 3142 Coralynne in Engineering at the available to them,” is cumstances today are C M Y CM MY CY CMY K inaugural South Afri- Goba’s typically humble long a thing of the past, can Professional Ser- response to the Leader- thanks to great lead- vices Awards (SAP- ship Award. Comment- ership and sacrifices SA) ceremony held ing on his decision to by people like the late in Johannesburg on become an engineer, Nelson Mandela.” 30 October 2014. he elaborates, “With Goba adds, “I am MAKING TECHNOLOGY The Cat 745C sets new standards WORK FOR YOU in the 41 ton class Continued from P7 of technology. ATC and supplemental ap- Via VisionLink, ma- significantly improves plication of the service chine owners can track ease of operation by re- brakes. Two position location, hours, fuel us- moving all manual trac- manual retarding is age, productivity, idle tion control decisions also retained for more time, and diagnostic from the operator. The experienced operators. codes, and make time- system automatically Both ATC and ARC ly, fact-based decisions changes the level of are unique Caterpillar to maximise efficiency, inter-axle and cross- proprietary systems. improve productivity axle differential lock “ATC was first intro- and lower costs. engagement on the go. duced on the Cat 735B, Cat Connect pay- This aids in maintain- 740B and 740B EJ in load technologies like ing traction at all times, 2011 and has received the Cat Production contributing towards excellent market feed- Measurement payload improved cycle times back from customers,” monitoring system will and productivity. points out Venter. be an option on the The ATC system is Additional ease of Cat 745C, as well as also fully proportional, operation features other C-Series models. constantly modifying help towards maximiz- With Cat Production and applying the exact ing machine efficiency Measurement, opera- amount of torque to and include Hill Assist tors can view real-time each wheel to match (for easy stop/start on load weights on an in- changing ground con- grades) and Waiting cab integrated display ditions. Furthermore, Brake (which tempo- and know precisely the proportional ATC rarily applies the ser- when target has been system works in har- vice brakes during typi- achieved. Cab mounted mony with the hydraulic cal loading/dumping/ external payload lights steering system, without waiting applications.) signal the loader opera- compromise in tight The machine is fit- tor when to stop load- turning manoeuvres. ted as standard with ing. Payload data can in Automatic Retarder the Product Link trans- turn be viewed remote- Control (ARC) has mitting hardware, en- ly via VisionLink for been introduced to abling connection via key information such as further improve ease either GSM cellular loads and cycle counts, SENSING SOLUTION SPECIALIST of operation. Working or satellite to Cater- and daily totals. in forward and reverse pillar’s online inter- “These and other gears, this feature can net portal, VisionLink design features all now be set to fully au- and the Cat Connect translate into increased tomatic in addition telematic suite. Cat profit potential for ma- to manual control. Connect technologies chine owners,” Venter In automatic mode, offer improvements in concludes, “position- Tel: 011 615 7556 | Fax: 011 615 7513 | e-mail: [email protected] the machine manages three key areas, namely ing the Cat 745C as retarding through a equipment manage- the new class leader combination of engine ment, productivity, when it comes to brake, gear selection and safety. all-terrain trucking.”

Composite 14 CBN June 2015 Time to sing the song of small business South African business Continued from P9 moves to backup plans as bourgeoisie often when traders suc- called it “prohibi- one willing to set up wages in the pri- first shows itself at cessfully become tively expensive.” a business and em- vate sector. power crisis continues this humble level. small business own- Roadblocks to ploy even one other We should do In the US it is pos- ers, and despite all progress such as this person, should be whatever it takes SOUTH African en- sible for a Bill Gates protestations of do immense harm treated like the rare to achieve it. Big terprises are moving For more information and to register for the or a Steve Jobs to support from our to valuable citizens jewels they are. companies are not toward multi-faceted Early Bird Discount by 17 June 2015, go to start to build a busi- government recent who if allowed to We should aim going to provide power plans as the pow- www.powergenafrica.com and ness empire in their surveys of small grow will eventually to reach a situation the jobs we need. er crisis shows no sign of www.distributechafrica.com parents’ garages. businesses reveal employ (as they al- like the one the US Bureaucrats do coming to an end in the Not for nothing is the cost of regula- ready do in the US) enjoys in which ac- not create wealth; foreseeable future, say POWER-GEN Africa the power problem. it called the Land of tions to be close to far more people cording to its Small they spend the power sector experts on Advisory Board, says “Our clients are look- the Free. R60,000 a year. than corporations. Business Admin- wealth others the POWER-GEN Af- EON’s consultants are ing at a combination of In today’s South The survey, car- With 16 million istration, small make. Expanding rica Advisory Board. seeing a significant in- energy efficiency tech- Africa, the dead ried out last year people on welfare businesses created the various civil Bertha Dlamini, crease in the number nologies and alterna- hand of bureaucra- by the South Af- and a real unem- most new jobs, and service branches Managing Director of local enterprises tak- tive energy solutions cy too often stifles rican Institute of ployment rate of paid almost half even further is a of EON Consulting ing a multi-faceted ap- to help reduce their ambition. Even Tax Professionals, close on 40% any- of all salaries and dead end. and a member of the proach to dealing with dependence on Eskom. Most enterprises cannot move completely off the grid, but they are installing backup power solutions such as generators for load shedding, and renewable energy solutions to supplement their power supplies.” Many shopping malls and office blocks that installed generators during the power crisis of 2008 EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE are now considering re- newables and more cost- WORLD’S FASTEST GROWING CONTINENT effective alternatives as the fuel price looks set to rise, which would impact on the cost of running generators, she adds. However, there are pros and cons to all alternative energy sources. “While generators are quick and easy to install, the long-term cost of a heavy reliance on generators can be high, and EARLY BIRD is dependent on the oil price and its impact on DELEGATE DISCOUNT the price of petrol and diesel. Solar power has a SAVE AT LEAST $200 IF relatively high initial cost which takes time to deliver an ROI, and it de- YOU REGISTER BEFORE pends on sunny weather. Therefore it cannot be 17 JUNE 2015 the only solution for enterprises with high power requirements and a need for a reliable supply. So most businesses are considering blended solutions,” she says. Dlamini notes that the first step to reducing the impact of the power crisis is to improve the energy efficiency of power users. “By introducing mini- Conference & Exhibition mal energy efficiency 15–17 July 2015 solutions such as occu- Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa pancy sensors, lighting www.powergenafrica.com or www.distributechafrica.com automation, load shifting and solar solutions, companies can immediately For booth bookings and reduce their power con- sponsorship enquiries, Endorsing Sustainable & Energy Efficient Initiatives sumption by between 10 please contact: and 20%,” she says. POWER-GEN Africa and DistribuTECH Africa will once again provide comprehensive coverage of the power Effective change needs, resources and issues with practical solutions and global perspectives to address current power Leon Stone management pro- challenges across Sub-Saharan Africa. Exhibition Sales grammes could bring International about an immediate re- T: +44 (0) 1992 656 671 Highlights include: duction in pressure on

E: [email protected] l Opening keynote session featuring keynote speakers Secelo Xulu, President, AMEU, South Africa and the grid, she says. *Brian Molege, Acting CEO, Eskom, South Africa The POWER-GEN Andrew Evans Africa and Distrib- l World-class conference incorporating 36 multi-track conference sessions Exhibition Sales uTECH Africa confer- Africa l Comprehensive exhibition floor showcasing the latest technologies, services and equipment ence and exhibition bring T: +27 (0) 21 930 9515 l New business matchmaking service together regional and in-

E: [email protected] l Informative technical tour of Palmier Power Station & Visitor Centre ternational power sector *Invited Speaker leaders for the most comprehensive event serving To register and download the Preliminary Event Guide, visit www.powergenafrica.com or www.distributechafrica.com Sub-Saharan Africa’s electricity sector. Under the theme ‘Emerging Op- Owned & Produced by: Host Utility: Presented by: Supported by: Supporting Association: portunities in the World’s Fastest Growing Conti- nent’, this year’s event will be staged from 15 – 17 July at the International Convention Centre in Cape Town.

0349_PGAF15_Ad_211x300.indd 1 05/05/2015 12:44 CBN June 2015 15 CAPE INDUSTRIAL SHOWCASE A window on Western Cape industry THE Cape’s longest- will also be on show.” when it comes to safety many exhibitors appre- running industrial trade CES Forklift will be kit. After all they sup- ciate the opportunity show takes place at the presenting their Liu- ply drill rigs and other to demonstrate their CTICC from 1 to 3 July Gong range of mate- extreme environments products in action – in and the exhibitor list is rial handling equip- and that’s a call for the some instances visitors long and varied. ment, built by one of the best gear available. can even get involved “If you purchase from, world’s largest manufac- Other exhibitors this and try products out or work in, the industrial turers of construction year include; AC/DC for themselves,” adds sector in the Western equipment. Their rent- Dynamics, ABB, ABSO Malherbe. “If you Cape then the Indus- to-own option makes it Industries, Afrox, Ana- work in or are looking trial Showcase-Cape is cost effective for busi- Digi Systems, Bagshaw to purchase any kind a must visit,” says organ- nesses that traditionally Footwear, Bolt Fast, of industrial equip- iser Johnny Malherbe. rent forklifts to actually Compare, Epping In- ment in the near fu- “Almost every sector purchase their own. The dustrial Supplies, Fes- ture this show is well imaginable is represent- convenience of having a to, Hellerman Tyton, worth attending.” ed at this year’s show: machine on site all the iFM Electronic, ITS The Industrial Show- machine tools, welding, time is of great value. Karcher, Linvar, Rete- case-Cape runs from 1 to abrasives, racking, fork- Upat SA will be dem- con, Toyota Forklift and 3 July at the CTICC and lifts, process automation, onstrating their exten- Wood Major among a visitors can go to www. pneumatics, electric mo- sive fischer range of fix- Festo will once again be exhibiting at this year’s Industrial Showcase-Cape. host of others. industrialexpo.co.za to tors, instrumentation, ings, Milwaukee power “The Speaker Series pre-register online for high-pressure washers tools and STABILA how it’s done the pro- 30 years’ experience in ers of mission-critical and demonstration free entry. To stay up to and cleaning supplies, measuring equipment. fessional way it will be the uncompromising safety gear. Owners area is what sets this date with exhibitor news safety equipment, vac- Anyone who has tried worth stopping at the shipping sector, J&D John and Shaun Watson show apart. Because of why not follow us on uum pumps and fixing drilling into concrete to Upat SA exhibit. have become one of the firmly believe that there the technical nature of Twitter @capeshowcase and measuring tools are secure something will Keeping the work Cape’s leading suppli- should be no short-cuts this focused trade show and also on Facebook. but some. For the first only be too aware of the place safe is what J&D time woodworking ma- challenges when using Ship Services is all chinery and equipment domestic tools. To see about. With more than Postively Pumps shows its strength THE CAPE’S

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Using electric turers are to remain Electric drives ensure the food and beverage it is that makes them so mechanical axis, motor drive technology. The an- drives alongside vi- competitive. In repeti- that precise torque industry are expected to attractive to food and and motor controller. swer is neither; the most sion systems provides tive and fast through- is applied to your reach EUR313.14m in beverage manufacturers. Historically, they have suitable technology de- more accuracy in put machines, such products, enabling 2017? This is according been more cost-prohib- pends entirely on the ap- capping and labelling as those used to label consistent results. to Frost & Sullivan’s re- What are electric drives itive than pneumatic plication. Electric drives applications, leading and package products, • Taking control - port, Strategic Analysis of and why are they so drives, but recent inno- and pneumatics can be to perfectly oriented the use of electric Whether it’s pushing Electric Drives Market in important? vations have made these used alongside each other packaging. drives can achieve a products into contain- European Food and Bev- much more affordable. in an automated system. • In sync - Tradition- consistent product at ers or pressing snap- erage Industry With those An electric drive is de- There is a growing de- When used intelligently ally, manufactur- a constant rate. This on lids, precise control in conjunction with pneu- ers have relied on accuracy and repeat- of force exerted is matic drives, they can mechanical camming ability is due to the of vital importance deliver three key advan- to synchronise mo- sophisticated control in many food and tages: synchronisation, tion. Electric motor of their motors and beverage manufac- precision and flexibility. controllers come with respective controllers turing applications. There are a host of other e-camming function- • We appreciate Good thing electric benefits to introduc- ality that outperforms feedback - Smarter drives perform the ing electric drives as a mechanical methods drives mean more task effortlessly then, supplement to your ex- and makes synchro- adaptable and flexible with force control as isting pneumatic drives. nising motion simple. production machines a selectable mode Here are some of the • The fast and the furi- that deliver repeat- option. most prominent: ous - It’s tricky to get able quality and allow • Precision, precision - • Adapt or die - Food for changes to be and beverage manu- consistent speed out Need your machines of a system, as outside made on demand. 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Most traditionally available types of motors used - Every factory owner conventional automa- in servo motor control in the electric drive knows the importance tion technologies do is also available for basket are able to of creating a safe envi- not have this level of stepper motors. intelligence and, as a provide a constant ronment for workers result, lack the ability output speed, thanks • All we need is torque and operators. to change parameters to closed loop control - Older mechani- Electric drives allow effortlessly. functionality. cal friction clutch for machines to be • Again and again - systems often lose stopped in a fraction • It’s all in the packag- Maintaining a high accuracy as time of a second, which ing - Quality of pack- product yield is goes by, a problem in means they contribute aging is an important essential if food and applications such as to workplace safety. 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100x140_CapeBusinesssNewsPaths.indd 1 2015/05/27 06:11:08 PM CBN June 2015 17 CAPE INDUSTRIAL SHOWCASE ACDC rocks the electrical industry ACDC Dynamics, of transformers, power builders and through heightened demand of industry, commercial and their carbon foot- production environ- founded in 1984, says it supplies, electronic electrical wholesal- renewable energy and to government in re- print. Implementing of ment so you can oper- strives for service excel- timers, motor starters ers countrywide, this energy savings, ACDC ducing their energy co-generation, manag- ate more efficiently lence and insists on em- to power factor correc- places ACDC Dynam- has developed a group use and supports na- ing peak demand energy and profitably.” ploying the right people tion systems,” the com- ics products within easy of specialist to focus tional goals for greater consumption, power fac- ACDC Dynamics in the right places. pany states. “Although reach for anyone in purely on the activi- energy security. tor correction, lighting, products are speci- “A dynamic envi- our primary markets Sub-saharan Africa.” ties of environmentally This ‘Green Team’ is solar panels, variable fied in projects rang- ronment exists for an are specifiers, consult- Many companies talk friendly solutions. The helping business find ef- speed drives for coming from stadiums to employee at ACDC,” ing engineers and ar- about sustainability, Green-Team offers sim- fective ways to reduce pressed air, fans, motors, mines, hotels to homes, the company adds, chitects we distribute but few are passionate ple but effective energy energy use in optimiz- and pumping systems. from farms to brew- “ACDC employs over a wide range of prod- and committed enough choices, assisting all ing asset and reducing “We aim to reduce eries and residential 600 people nationally ucts to OEM’s, panel to live it. To address the types of business from fossil-fuel consumption energy costs of your shelters. and is represented in all CBD’s in South Af- rica. We employ a team of field sales personnel, product specialists for each brand and product range, a team of technical support staff who are always ready and able to provide any support you may require. Our technical specialist and all support staff are one of our biggest assets. Our skilled staff are able to assist in product selection and technical specifications, solutions and more.” “We don’t just want to meet your expectations, we strive to ex- ceed your expectations with every interaction. We have come so far in technological advances and strive to secure the best products for you with the best technical VISIT US AT skills and support.” INDUSTRIAL ACDC offers a wide SHOWCASE CAPE variety of products CTICC including alarms and 1 - 3 JULY 2015 alarm systems, hygiene, STANDS industrial and domestic B51, 52, 56, 57 automation, telemetry systems, pumps, switchgear and instrumentation, energy management and power factor correction solutions, solar and wind generators, tools, wire, adhe- sives and consumables, cable and wire management products, and a comprehensive range of lighting – making use of new innovative technologies in energy saving solutions using CFL, inductive and LED technologies.

Some of ACDC’s international brands include:

• Rhomberg • Gewiss (Italy) • C&S TC (India) • Fuleon (UK) • Datalogic (Italy) • Terasaki (Japan) • Weicon (Germany) • BM (Italy) • Crown (Japan) • TechnoAlarm • Gave (Spain) • SolarLand • SolarEdge • Innovolt • Halo Lighting Solutions

“Our manufacturing operation offer a wide range of solutions from the production 18 CBN June 2015 CAPE INDUSTRIAL SHOWCASE Engineering for clean water across Africa – Tanzanian entrepreneur wins first Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

A Tanzanian chemi- Kofi Annan said AIDS, • Ernst Pretorius gy. Described by the in- cal engineer has won TB, malaria and other from South Africa stitution as a “very pro- the first Africa Prize infectious diseases for a fence-mounted lific young Tanzanian for Engineering In- would not be defeated security system chemical engineer,” his novation with his until the battle is won • Musenga Silwawa aim is to inspire Afri- specialised water- for safe drinking wa- and team from cans to empower their filtration system. ter, sanitation and Zambia for his spot own communities. Dr Askwar Hilonga’s basic healthcare. fertiliser applicator “Thanks to step-by- innovation – a sand- After an impressive • Samuel Wangui step guidance and sup- based water filter that 33 academic publica- and team from port from my mentors cleans contaminated tions, Hilonga’s trade- Kenya for Chura, a in the Africa Prize, I drinking water using marked nanofilter is SIM-card-swapping was able to approach nanotechnology – has set for commerciali- service. funders,” said Hilonga. earned him prize mon- sation within a year. “We are proud to “The many insights ey of UK £25,000. It could change the have Tanzania’s Dr gained from my train- Each nanofilter is en- lives of thousands Askwar Hilonga as our ing are opening doors gineered for a specific of Africans. first Africa Prize win- for the project.” body of water and ab- The Africa Prize ner,” said head judge The Royal Academy sorbs the contaminants is an initiative of the Malcolm Brinded CBE of Engineering has al- present – from heavy UK’s Royal Acad- FREng. “His innova- ready announced the metals or minerals such emy of Engineering. Head judge Malcolm Brinded with Africa Prize winner Askwar Hilonga. tion could change the opening of the sec- as copper and fluoride, It encourages talented lives of many Africans, ond Africa Prize for to biological contami- sub-Saharan African by the judges follow- business training and their final presenta- and people all over the Engineering Innova- nants like bacteria and engineers from all dis- ing multiple challeng- mentoring where they tions, after which the world. He has success- tion. Individuals and viruses, and pollutants ciplines to develop ing stages of the Africa learned to develop busi- Africa Prize judges fully incorporated the small teams living and such as pesticides. solutions to local chal- Prize for Engineering ness plans and market and a live audience training and mentor- working in sub-Saha- The United Nations lenges, and to develop Innovation, during their innovations. The voted for the most ing from the last six ran Africa, and who reports that up to 115 them into businesses. which he competed group learned to com- promising engineer- months into his busi- have an engineering people in Africa die ev- Launched in 2014, with entrants from 15 municate effectively, ing innovation from ness plan, and shows innovation, are invited ery hour from diseases the prize aims to stimu- African countries. focus on customers and sub-Saharan Africa. great promise.” to enter. linked to contaminated late, celebrate and re- Twelve shortlisted approach investors. The three runners up, Hilonga is a chemical Potential en- drinking water and ward engineers advanc- Africa Prize entrants At the awards cer- who each win £10,000, engineer and lecturer trants can find more poor sanitation. In a ing innovations that will from seven countries emony in Cape Town were all commended at the Nelson Mandela information on 2014 report, former benefit Africans. in sub-Saharan Africa on Monday 1 June, for the potential of African Institution of UN Secretary General Hilonga was chosen received six months of the four finalists gave their innovations: Science and Technolo- Continued on P19 Hygienic poultry grading THE new SmartLine every processor’s needs. their robust construc- graders offer the speed The SmartLine fea- tion. Even under the and accuracy of pre- tures a comprehen- harshest conditions, the vious generations of sive, real-time report- average lifetime of our Marel Stork graders ing function (Innova graders is 15 to 20 years. combined with greatly Grading) that gives the All this ensures low enhanced hygiene and operator a complete cost of ownership and serviceability. Smar- overview of the produc- reduced downtime.” tLine has an IP69K tion process. Real-time Marel Stork is excit- rating providing the data generates reports ed to be launching the highest level of protec- on weight distribution, new SmartLine Grader tion available against average weights, a pack- series and offering its high temperatures, in- ing overview and pack- customers a revolution gress of dust and high ing list, as well as the in hygienic grading, pressure water. standard overview and along with the combina- Its open frame design lists. This data can be tion of speed and accu- and minimal use of hor- viewed via dashboards. racy, and the flexibility izontal surfaces ensure Based on the valuable in grading and batching maximum hygiene dur- KPIs (Key Performance that meet the needs of ing high-pressure wash- Indicators) provided by every poultry processor. down. 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Continued from P10

loss-making utili- lenges African govern- rent proposals still fall ties and electricity ments and their inter- far short of a cred- consumption – which national partners to ible deal for limiting benefit mainly the raise the level of ambi- global warming to no rich – towards con- tion for the crucial cli- more than 2˚C above nection subsidies mate summit in Paris pre-industrial levels. and renewable in December, and calls It condemns Austra- energy investments for wholesale reform lia, Canada, Japan and that deliver energy to of the fragmented, Russia for effectively the poor. under-resourced and withdrawing from con- ineffective climate fi- structive engagement The report also calls nancing system. on climate. for strengthened inter- G20 countries “By hedging their national cooperation should set a timetable bets and waiting for to close Africa’s energy for phasing out fossil others to move first, sector financing gap, es- fuel subsidies, the re- some governments are timated to be US$55bn port states, with a ban playing poker with the annually to 2030, which on exploration and planet and future gen- includes US$35bn for in- production subsidies erations’ lives. This is vestments in plant, trans- by 2018. “Many rich not a moment for pre- mission and distribution, country governments varication, short-term and US$20bn for the tell us they want a cli- self-interest, and con- costs of universal access. mate deal. But at the strained ambition, but A global connectiv- same time billions of for bold global leader- ity fund with a target of dollars of taxpayers’ ship and decisive ac- reaching an additional money are subsidis- tion,” Annan said. 600 million Africans by ing the discovery of Annan added, “Coun- 2030 is needed to drive new coal, oil and gas tries like Ethiopia, investment in on- and reserves,” Annan said. Kenya, Rwanda and off-grid energy provi- “They should be pric- South Africa are emerg- sion. Aid donors and ing carbon out of the ing as front-runners in financial institutions market through taxa- the global transition to should do more to un- tion, not subsiding a low carbon energy. Af- lock private investment climate catastrophe.” rica is well positioned through risk guarantees While recognising to expand the power and mitigation finance. recent improvements generation needed in the negotiating posi- to drive growth, de- Time to end ‘climate tions of the European liver energy for all and negotiating poker’ Union, the United play a leadership role States and China, the in the crucial climate The report chal- report says that cur- change negotiations.” Energy efficiency boosted by three-pass heater MARL Chemical former production fa- dium flows through Park, covering an area cility for basic chemi- two concentric coiled of some 650ha, is Ger- cals used in detergents tubes connected in many’s third largest has been evacuated, series; the flue gases chemicals site. In ad- so that when the time are guided by means dition to various com- came to replace the of defined annular panies belonging to boilers, which were gaps in the counter- the Degussa group, it meanwhile getting on flow. In contrast with is also home to several in years, the entire the conventional type other firms, including heating power could of construction, the the Sasol Marlotherm be provided by a single flue gases are recir- plant. At the heart of HTT heater. culated twice inside this plant is a recently The single-pass de- this apparatus, and in modernised heater. sign is characteristic the second and third When it comes to of the boiler type that passes their energy is fluids for heat trans- was always installed in delivered to the transfer technology, Marl the past. The super- fer medium by means can look back on a imposed stages of this of convection. Apart long pioneering tradi- apparatus also earned from the extremely tion. The Marlotherm it the name “rocket.” compact design, the brand is synonymous A burner mounted on outstanding advantage with a whole series of the underside trans- of the HTT principle heat transfer media ferred most of its is the fact that it dis- for a variety of ap- power by means of penses with a fireclay- plications. Originally thermal radiation to lined furnace. This named Chemische the coiled tube fitted permits heat storage Werke Hüls, the firm directly onto the flue masses to be reduced subsequently operated gas jacket. to a minimum – a par- as Condea and is today Above it were reg- ticularly impressive a member of the South isters to enable the breakthrough which African Sasol group. energy contained in eliminates the ther- The Marlotherm pro- the flue gas to be used mal overloading of duction plant, with the convectively as well as the heat transfer me- heater at its heart, has a combustion air pre- dium that was previ- survived into the pres- heater to increase the ously unavoidable in ent. The production combustion efficiency. the event of an un- process has been mod- The three-pass de- scheduled shutdown ernised during the last sign recently became and an important step few years, enabling the established as one of towards maintenance- plant’s energy demand the state of the art in free heaters. to be significantly re- heater technology. duced. In addition, the The heat transfer me- Continued on P21 CBN June 2015 21 GAS IN INDUSTRY Energy efficiency boosted by three-pass heater Continued from P20

The complete heat out the costs for dis- were merely short- where it is protected The new heater plant transfer facility was posing of and restoring ened to create a new from the weather yet impresses with modern installed outdoors the foundation and to platform for the main at the same time read- three-pass technology, in an explosion-pro- simultaneously make components, namely ily accessible and thus boasting only a very tected area of the use of the existing the heater, the air pre- also easily serviceable small footprint despite Marlotherm plant. building fabric – which heater and the stack. at ground level. the same high power All the components despite its age was still The complete burner The company HTT output. The company consequently had to in good condition – for technology is now ac- energy GmbH is rep- HTT energy GmbH is be weather-resistant the new HTT tech- commodated under- resented in Southern represented in Southern and winterised. This nology. Instead, they neath this platform, Africa by Energas. Africa by Energas. meant, among other things, a rainproof weather jacket for the insulation and high- quality corrosion protection for every single component, including the steel structure. Chemical processes often generate residues that are either highly inflammable or have other hazardous properties. The majority of these residues are incinerated, in order to comply with all the terms of environmental permits and regulations as well as for cost reasons. What makes the installed burner system unique is that gaseous residues from existing production processes can be utilised as fuel, allowing part of the total power of 3,500kW to be provided in a form that is gentle on resources. The system is started up either with natural gas or with fuel gas; this fuel is moreover capable of producing the full heating power within a very short time if the supply of process waste gas is tempo- rarily interrupted and hence of guaranteeing the continuity of the production process. In combination with the generously dimen- sioned heat transfer surfaces of the heater, an air preheater – in which part of the energy is extracted from the flue gas and used to preheat the combustion air to 230°C – permits the combustion efficiency to be increased to more than 94%. An internal flue gas recirculation system, which ensures strict adherence to the stipulated waste gas limits and represents the latest state of the art in burner technology, rounds off this section of the equipment. The former single- pass heater was installed in a structure typical of this equipment type: on ten large steel beams supported by a foundation with a suitable loading capacity. It was decided not to completely remove these beams after dis- mantling the old apparatus, in order to cut 22 CBN June 2015 FOOD, BEVERAGE, WINE & DAIRY South African wines off to Peru IF the enthusiasm and partment of Trade and with South Africa. I and the companies’ interest shown by a Pe- Industry (the dti.) have learnt about oth- bottling quantities. ruvian businesswoman “I have done my er products that the She said as soon as in the South African market research and companies produce the South African wine wines were anything have made up my mind in their agro-process- dealers returned home, to go by, hundreds of that I will be importing ing businesses such as she would be in con- tons of South African wines from South Af- Rooibos Tea, which re- tact with them to tie up wines will soon make rica soon, because I ally fascinated me, but some loose ends before their way to Peru have established that my interest and focus she places an order for where a lucrative mar- there is a market for are on the wines for her first consignment. ket is awaiting them. them here. Although now,” said Aquire. She also planned to A group of wine- we still have Peruvian During the visit to distribute the South makers from the wines and others that her company by the African wines to other Western Cape listened are imported from South African wine neighbouring countries with awe as Gisella Argentina and Chile, businesspeople, Aquire in the region once they Galindo Aquire, who I have realised that requested them to share have established them- is running an import there is gap in the information with her selves in the Peruvi- and export business market that can only about various aspects an market, where she in Peru, extolled the be filled by wines from of their wine exporting reckoned they will have virtues of the South South Africa because businesses. These in- a competitive edge. African wines and ex- of their unique taste cluded price lists, ship- The South African SA businessman Grant Newton discussing a price list with Aquire pressed her plans to and quality,” said ping companies and businesspeople were with the assistance of interpreters. import them to Peru Aquire. their requirements, impressed by Aquire’s soon. The business- She added that she order to establish all “As soon as the pa- companies that visit- shipping time, sizes interest in their prod- people are part of the had already started the regulations that perwork is done, and ed me today. I hope it of consignment, sam- ucts and said they were Outward Trade and discussions with var- she will have to comply everything is in place, does not take long as ples, promotion mate- looking forward to Investment Mission ious government au- with when importing I will be ready to place I’m really looking for- rial, storage facilities working with her and organised by the De- thorities in Peru in South African wines. an order from the ward to doing business that she will require, export wines to Peru. More than just a rubber company THE Cape Town Rub- established itself as a products in the Western “We supply an ex- focused on increasing Company products ry of excellent customer ber Company – based leading supplier of rub- Cape and nationally tensive range of over our manufacturing ca- are used in various in- services and we pride in Paardeneiland – has ber and rubber related over the past 60 years. 1,000 rubber and relat- pabilities by investing dustries including the ourselves in find the ed products,” says Jose in new rubber mould- marine, food and bev- solution to any rubber Almeida, the compa- ing equipment to cater erage, automotive, en- related problem. ny’s Sales Manager. for the growing de- gineering and mining “We see ourselves mand for smaller runs industries. The com- Services offered as something of a one- of specialised moulded pany recently designed include: stop shop for all rubber rubber products. and manufactured rev- products and services. We have also consid- olutionary light-weight • Cutting Our product range in- erably increased and fenders for a local ship • Vulcanising cludes sheeting, mat- diversified our stock supplier. They are the • Moulding ting, hosing, extrusions holding of rubber and only company in South • Customising and mouldings.” PVC hoses. Africa doing this. • Joining “We have recently Cape Town Rubber We have a long histo- • Installations. SA wine industry committed to social upliftment THE South African called the meeting with and if it does occur, it homemade mixtures. wine industry is com- representatives from should be flagged via “This is not only an mitted to accelerat- Boland farming com- the right channels,” agricultural challenge ing the good progress munities, local gov- said Basson. He con- – it is a rural one. It is that has been made in ernment, NGO’s and demned opportunis- therefore crucial for all addressing socio-eco- fruit and wine indus- tic reporting in the parties to work togeth- nomic challenges in tries to openly discuss strongest of terms, as er to find targeted in- rural communities, the prevalence and it could do irreversible terventions for alcohol through a holistic ap- underlying causes of damage to Wine Brand abuse,” he said. proach, partnerships FAS, as well as projects SA, job creation and According to Basson, and collaboration aimed at addressing growth in the industry. alcohol abuse is not with government. these issues. This fol- Basson said the wine an isolated problem; This according to lowed an investigation industry agrees with a holistic approach is Rico Basson, manag- by the Premier into government that al- needed to address all ing director of VinPro allegations of the use cohol abuse in South underlying issues. He – the representative of the “dopstelsel” – a Africa is at unaccept- illustrated this by show- organisation for close practice through which ably high levels, spe- casing four projects in to 3,500 South Afri- employees are paid ei- cifically binge drink- the wine industry. can wine producers ther partly or in full in ing among the youth. The Industry Associ- and cellars – at a dis- alcohol – in the region Illicit trade remains a ation for Responsible cussion on Fetal Alco- in a Cape Times report problem, with more Alcohol Use (ARA) hol Syndrome (FAS) earlier this year. than 150,000 unli- runs socio-econom- in Wellington. “The ‘dopstelsel’ is censed liquor outlets ic upliftment pro- Western Cape Pre- illegal. To our knowl- and one in five litres mier Helen Zille edge it doesn’t exist, of alcohol sold being Continued on P26

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INTRODUCING more sterilisation operations, Levati control sys- maximum efficiency and efficient automated including handling systems enable full track minimum utilities. sterilisation for all types tems for the automated and trace capabilities As the official repre- of packaging used in loading and unloading that allow operators to sentative of Levati in food and beverage, and of crates. easily select the desired southern Africa, GEA pasteurisation applica- A variety of retort sterilisation recipe for Process Engineering tions, the Levati Rotary sizes are available ac- each product. By offer- SA provides any af- Retort is now availa- cording to customer ing a precise control of tersales and support ble in southern Africa throughput require- temperature, pressure required, and can pro- through GEA Process ments, from 800mm-di- and cycle time, Levati vide research and de- Engineering SA. ameter, 800mm-length technology ensures the velopment assistance Suitable for the ster- retorts to 2,500mm-di- desired product quality to customers in for- The Levati Rotary Retort uses an enhanced spray sterilisation with both fixed ilisation of plastic con- ameter, 12,000mm- and required production mulating an optimum and rotating nozzles that offer improved heat distribution and penetration across tainers, pouches, trays, length units. levels are achieved with sterilisation recipe. loaded baskets. steel and aluminium cans and glass jars, the rotary retort uses an enhanced spray sterilisation with both fixed and rotating nozzles that offer improved heat distribution and penetration across loaded baskets. This reduces processing times by as much as 20% to significantly improve productivity when compared to conventional retorts. Large installations also benefit from an improved footprint as fewer retorts are necessary to maintain production at any given level. The rotary retort uses a water spray sterilisation method, which is the most gentle and widely suitable sterilisation treatment that can be used for all packaging types. Water sterilisation avoids the problems of water recontamina- tion and also enables heat to be recovered during the cooling phase and recycled during the warming phase of the following sterilisation cycle. A number of additional technical advances have been implemented to the rotary retort, making the equipment easier to use, simpler to maintain and provide a longer operational life with a reduced Total Cost of Ownership. Levati is one of only a small handful of companies in the world that manufactures the complete array of componentry required for automatic retort

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72622_GEA_Africa Generic Ad.indd 1 2015/04/16 1:59 PM 24 CBN June 2015 FOOD, BEVERAGE, WINE & DAIRY Do manufacturers Atlas Copco LZ oil-free compressor dream of delivers absolutely clean air electric drives? direct and positive Copco on-site nitrogen ALL around the world, tage of the best of both effect on uptime and generation system. This food and beverage manu- worlds. These amalgam- ultimately productivity. system which combines facturers are discovering ated solutions are able “Lubricated com- a compressor such as the efficiency-enhancing to boost productivity pressors operate up to the LZ with a nitrogen benefits of electric drives. and increase production 20% of their running generator ensures a Business Development yield, while remaining time to cool-down dependable supply of Manager for Festo, Rus- cost-effective. mode,” notes Ack- purified nitrogen gas sell Schwulst looks at why We need only look at erman. “The oil-free with purities of up to South African manufac- global food and beverage technology and inter- 99,999%. Ackerman turers need to follow in manufacturers to see the nal cooling fan sys- explains that Atlas their steps. central role that electric tem of the LZ offers Copco’s latest NGP+ South Africa’s manu- drives are playing in the 100% duty cycle for on-site nitrogen gen- facturing industries are factory. One Frost & uninterrupted service.” erator can simply be facing a host of prob- Sullivan report, entitled Another advantage plugged into an ex- lems, ranging from price Strategic Analysis of is that unlike lubri- isting compressed air resistance at the retail Electric Drives Market cated compressors network to produce level to rising energy in European Food and the oil-free LZ does nitrogen which is an costs and labour disrup- Beverage Industry, re- An Atlas Copco LZ10 piston compressor with oil-free direct drive. not require additional inert gas replacement tions. Food and bever- vealed the electric drive filtration equipment. for air to prevent oxi- age manufacturers have market earned reve- THE pioneering oil- Ackerman points never be 100% guaran- The use of a canopy dation and preserve the not been spared these nues of EUR204.89m in free and direct-drive out that as energy use teed. 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PAARL-based brandy by a decrease in export as key factors in ensuring uptime and wine icon KWV sales to Europe. Holdings – now under Packed spirit sales IT'S not just the eco- itoring equipment. stand and maintain the control of trade union grew by 2,5% compared nomic times and the Firstly, there is a lack unit efficiently. led empowerment group to the prior year, but vol- power disruptions that of skills in the coun- Furthermore the HCI – is still struggling umes declined. Van der plague the profitabili- try, and maintenance company has fully for sustained operation- Veen said even though ty of customers. Much staff is sometimes not equipped field ser- al traction. Unlike larg- strong volume growth can be said about equipped to look after vice vehicles that can er and more diversified could be seen in some of planned maintenance the units.” assist customers with rival Distell – controlled the core spirits brands - and putting measures Although the cost of onsite with commis- by brand building ge- notably KWV 3 year old into place to allow for adding on the addition- sioning, fault find- niuses Remgro – KWV and Bols brandy - this the smooth running al monitoring equip- ing and basic repairs seems unable to produce was mitigated by a sig- of a plant. Raymond ment may seem expen- and maintenance. well-fortified profits. nificant decrease in bulk Obermeyer, General sive at first, the pay-off “We are noticing an In the year to end spirits volumes. Manager Operations at is unrivalled compared increased popularity March 2015, KWV “The fierce competi- SEW-EURODRIVE to the cost of replacing in site surveys which showed revenue growth tion in the South African elaborates. a unit. is part of one module of 4% to just over (spirits) market remains Stockholding and “Today customers of our CDS program," R1.1bn. CEO Andre a challenge as whiskey spares form an import- have the option of comments Obermeyer. van der Veen described continues to grow at the ant part of the compa- adding many condi- The field service the performance as “un- expense of the brandy ny’s business strategy tioning monitoring team and engineering satisfactory in the light category.” in Africa. options, (like vibra- department would of export sales that ben- Van der Veen pointed “It contributes a sig- tion, temperature and visit the customer efited from the rand be- out that not only were nificant amount to our oil monitoring) which site and do a full sur- ing around 4,5% weaker volumes under pressure, business, as we pride assist them in know- vey of all the units and South Africa’s infla- but the sales mix deterio- ourselves on the abil- ing when the unit is in and where the unit is tion of about the same rated and profit margins ity to offer availability need of maintenance. in terms of life span. magnitude.” were squeezed due to of spares and accesso- In this way the cus- The team would then Wine sales increased pricing pressure as con- ries as part of our after tomer can plan for the recommend a course by 4,3% with KWV re- sumers ‘trading down.’ sales support on a 24/7 maintenance and avoid of action in terms porting solid volume and Somewhat worrying is basis,” he states. productivity losses,” of maintenance, re- revenue growth in South that KWV’s efforts to Obermeyer reveals Raymond Obermeyer, General Manager Operations adds Obermeyer. pair or replacement. Africa as core brands diversify away from its that there is constant at SEW-EURODRIVE. SEW-EURO- This is of tremen- Roodeberg, KWV and core wine and brandy demand for accessories DRIVE through its dous assistance to Laborie, performed offering is proving and spares, with some stock items that the fore we are closer to Drive Academy offers the maintenance well. But Van der Veen difficult. customers ordering company sells at any the customer due to customers courses that manager in terms of noted this was unfortu- critical spares ahead of given time. Obermeyer our branch network,” assist them to under- planning forward. nately this was tempered Continued on P27 time in order to have explains that if the re- he continues. them available when quired part is available Obermeyer reveals they are needed. from any of the compa- that there are two There are numerous ny’s five South African types of customers in accessories that are branches, it can be de- the African market, SEW-EURODRIVE–Driving the world available to customers livered to the custom- namely those who through SEW-EU- er within a very short operate the equip- RODRIVE, includ- period of time. ment until it needs ing; cooling systems, “If the spares or ac- replacing, and those condition monitoring cessories are not lo- who make use of equipment, mainte- cally available, we can conditioning mon-

nance operating man- source them from our itoring equipment 1THREAD_6925_CAP uals, and selection and global network within and the benefits that We drive heavy industry design software. days. SEW-EURO- it provides. SEW-EURO- DRIVE keeps a large “There are sever- DRIVE boasts a stock- inventory of stock al arguments for the holding of 80% of the nationally, and there- use of condition mon- Bittersweet time for South African food sweetener market THE South African food steady as consumers fa- as alternatives. sweetener market, which vour the sweet taste that “In this scenario, includes sugar, polyols it provides,” said Frost & business diversification and non-nutritive sweet- Sullivan Chemicals, Ma- and geographic expan- eners, is at a crucial inflec- terials and Food Senior sion become crucial,” tion point in its growth Industry Analyst Carolyn advised Krynauw. “Di- trajectory. The market Krynauw. “While the sug- verting sugar towards is dominated by sugar, ar-free trend has also led the industrial consump- when analysed in terms to an increase in the use tion, such as the etha- of volume, and sugar of non-nutritive sweet- nol blending sector or consumption continues eners, the government tapping into the East or to grow in line with the is looking to limit the West African markets, country’s gross domestic dependence of the food will boost margins and product and population and beverage industry on serve South African expansion. However, such sweeteners.” manufacturers well in sugar could slowly lose Regulations proposed the long run.” The new SEW girth gear – fl exible concepts for diverse combinations ground to sugar substi- by the South African De- Analysis of the South tutes, especially non-nu- partment of Health have African Food Sweeten- Girth gears - the latest offering in our industrial gear range - are used to drive large, rotating tritive sweeteners, owing created a wave of uncer- er Market is a Market to health concerns, such tainty in the non-nutri- Insight that is part of systems such as dryers, rotary kilns or horizontal mills. Traditional girth gears generally consist of as obesity and non-com- tive sweetener segment, the Food and Agricul- two to four segments that are assembled together for processing. In contrast, SEW-EURODRIVE municable diseases. which could affect profits. ture Growth Partnership girth gears are split into several identical segments in order to keep the component parts short and New analysis from As a result, this is driving Service program. This easy to handle. We deliver not only girth gears, but the entire drive package! Frost & Sullivan, Analy- manufacturers to return market insight provides sis of the South African to sugar while the search market metrics for the Food Sweetener Market, is on for new, more South African sweeten- Main advantages: finds that despite South natural sweeteners. er market up to 2019. It ∙ Guarantee fl awless casting quality on critical areas Africa’s high per capita The overall market outlines the drivers and ∙ Individual segments of girth rings are interchangeable sugar consumption, sugar will stabilise as manu- restraints for each seg- ∙ Only damaged individual parts need to be replaced instead of changing the whole ring production is slower than facturers strike a bal- ment and to what extent Handling of each individual segment is easier the rest of Africa and is ance between sugar and it relies on imports, dis- ∙ set to wane. Higher pro- non-nutritive sweet- cusses recent proposed ∙ Segmented design enables easy and cost-effi cient transportation duction capacity than is eners, substitute sugar regulations which will currently needed for the with natural replace- affect the sweetener domestic market in South ment products - which market, and highlights Tel: +27 21 552 9820 Africa; however, offers have a similar flavour international trends that Web: www.sew.co.za scope for export. profile - or revert to ba- may become pertinent “The demand for sug- sic nutritive sweeteners to South Africa in the ar, at present, remains such as honey and syrup next five to ten years. 26 CBN June 2015 FOOD, BEVERAGE, WINE & DAIRY

Sealed surface conversion SA wine industry committed to social upliftment system for gear units Continued from P22

BMG’s specialist drives NSD tupH finished and motors division, units can be combined has extended its Nord with stainless steel range, to include shafts, sealing robust units with NSD components and tupH sealed surface lubrication suitable for conversion treatment, harsh environments. for improved process This surface treatment reliability in extreme is available for the ambient conditions. entire Nord range of “Nord’s NSD tupH aluminium products, surface and corrosion which includes worm protection system, gear units, bevel and which is resistant to helical gear units and acids and alkalis and is smooth motors. free from chromates, The Nord range, enables efficient which is designed by Rico Basson, managing director of VinPro. drive performance BMG’s Nord gear units, which are treated with a German precision in harsh operating sealed surface conversion system – NSD tupH engineers, Getriebebau grammes in the Per- producers ensure that isations for the fruit environments,” says – are ideally suited for use in extreme conditions. Nord and assembled deberg and Robertson they comply with local and wine industries Derrick Louw, product locally by BMG districts. Initiated in and global standards respectively – and in- manager - Nord, treatment protection unit is damaged. according to stringent 2012 to primarily focus regarding ethical la- cludes a singing com- BMG’s drives and technology for This new surface international on FAS, the project has bour practice. Wieta petition and life skills motors division. aluminium, which is a conversion system, quality and safety expanded to aspects currently has 1,276 workshop. The winner “The catalytic lightweight alternative which extends the specifications, has such as crèche train- members, with close of the Agri’s got Talent NSD tupH process to stainless steel, surface life of gear units, earned recognition ing, health and safety, to 17,000 farm workers 2015 is announced on permanently bonds a has advantages that is highly resistant to throughout the first aid and financial under Wieta accredita- 31 July. “It is a won- high hardness layer include a substantially extreme environments world for reliability, planning. It involves a tion. The initiative is derful platform to to the aluminium lower mass, improved and aggressive cleaning efficiency, low noise project manager and subsidised by industry showcase the excep- substrate of standard installation options and chemicals, even levels, extended life and two social workers, and the Western Cape tional talent of our Nord geared units. This cost efficiency.” under high pressure reduced maintenance. with outsourced train- Department of Ag- farm, packshed and layer, which undergoes Nord’s easy-to-clean washdown conditions. Local assembly ing specialists. In the riculture, and works cellar workers, and to a sealing process, has a surface treatment, Extensive tests of this high quality two districts combined, closely with other eth- empower them with surface hardness of up which is not a paint layer showed that NSD range means reduced the project reach- ical codes, such as Siza knowledge and skills to seven times that of that can detach or flake tupH surfaces did not downtime during es 51 producers and in the fruit industry. with which they can untreated aluminium off, offers optimum sustain any corrosion maintenance because 1,240 farm workers. VinPro has a strong make a difference in and about 1,000 times protection against or damages, even of prompt delivery “The project’s suc- focus on the training their communities,” harder than paints scratching, blistering after 1,000 hours of components and cess lies in buy-in of vineyard workers, said Basson. E:\!BMG\#Jobs\Adverts\2015\062015\BMG-FB01062015-CBN.cdr and01 lacquers.June 2015 09:57:07 AM and the penetration of of continuous salt ready availability of from both producers including a practical, “It is now the time “ThisColor profile: Disabledsurface corrosion, even if the water rinsing. spare parts. and farm workers, re- accessible DVD train- for all stakeholders to Composite Default screen gional flexibility and ing package covering collaborate and ensure ownership, and most all aspects of the wine a better future for ev- importantly, partner- growing season, as eryone in the wine ship with government, well as a related series industry value-chain – Part Of The Food corporates and other of training courses on starting at our labour service providers,” farms in the respec- force, the corner- & Beverage said Basson. The Vin- tive regions. “Funding stone of our industry,” Pro Foundation will from VinPro, private Basson emphasised. Process. partner with ARA and corporate do- Zille thanked the from 1 July 2015 to nors, as well as gov- fruit and wine indus- roll out the project ernment departments, tries for the initiatives in two more regions; enables us to train with which they make however the long- close to 2,500 vineyard a difference in the lives Witha proven track record of superior quality products and term goal is to have 18 workers annually,” of their agricultural exceptional service, it's no wonder that BMG is a trusted name in social workers in nine said Basson. workers, and appealed the food & beverage industry . regions within the The Agri’s got Tal- to the workers to take next five years. ent project is a joint pride in their commu- • Full range of process and conveyor belts to critical OEM By obtaining accred- venture between nities, take responsi- standards itation from the Agri- HORTGRO and the bility for their future • ZipLink synthetic belting cultural Ethical Trade VinPro Foundation – and stand up against • Modular conveyor systems - anti-microbial and FDA approved Initiative (Wieta) wine representative organ- social discrepancies. • Drives, Motors & Frequency Converters • Flat-top chain & components

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BEE3 CBN June 2015 27 FOOD, BEVERAGE, WINE & DAIRY MasoSine Process Pumps gets thumbs up for dairy industry MASOSINE Process • Bakery and the cleaning environment.” Western Cape we defi- Pumps get a thumbs up • Confectionary protocol used. Watson-Marlow Bre- nitely can accomplish for dairy industry • Beverage Watson-Marlow Flu- del delivered two SPS this need as a pump A leading Cape • Cosmetics id Technology Group is 250 MasoSine Pumps manufacturer. We cheese manufactur- • Pharmaceuticals a world leader in per- on portable trolleys – strive to solve customer has turned to Wat- • Industrial istaltic pumping – the for easy access in the ers’ problems and not son-Marlow Bredel to applications fastest-growing pump factory – with Variable only sell pumps.” address inefficiencies One rotor, one shaft type, according to the Speed drives for peak Watson-Marlow Bre- in its production lines. and one seal translates company. In 55 years production periods. del’s range of pumps The customer need- into a pump that is Watson-Marlow Bredel “Watson Marlow Flu- makes it possible to ed a pump to handle both simple to oper- has sold more than a id Technology Group handle pressures up shear sensitive fluids. ate and requires very million pumps, in sizes aims for best possible to 15 Bar with flow Watson-Marlow Bredel’s range of pumps makes it The company installed little maintenance. which can pump from quality and service, and rates up to 80,000 litres possible to handle pressures up to MasoSine Process This sinusoidal pump microliters an hour to being local now in the an hour. 15 Bar with flow rates up to 80,000 litres an hour. Pumps to pump soft is ideally suited to food 80,000 litres an hour. solids without damaging applications, according One rotor, one shaft the product. to Rabé. “Its large open and one seal translates “MasoSine positive cavities, coupled with a into a pump that is both displacement pumps are constant displaced vol- simple to operate and the result of more than ume and gentle transfer requires very little main- 30 years of engineering of product – from inlet tenance. Like peristaltic innovation and product to discharge – ensures pumping, the MasoSine development,” says Ber- that food is not dam- pumping principle re- Striving towards a sustainable South African wine industry nard Rabé, Branch Man- aged during transfer. quires no valves. The ager of Watson-Mar- This is a critical aspect of four chambers are low Bredel SA in production for any food sealed and ideal to the Cape region. processor as it reduces pump yoghurt with sol- After a preliminary waste and the cost asso- ids. This made it perfect survey Watson-Mar- ciated with the disposal for the client’s second low Bredel confident- of damaged product,” problem area. ly offered the client a he points out. Another issue the MasoSine SPS 300 as The undulating con- customer raised was the a trial unit to install in tour of MasoSine’s high maintenance cost its problematic cottage unique rotor gently – due to production cheese area. transports product losses – when pumps VinPro is the representative organisation for close to 3 500 South African “The MasoSine through the pump, need to be repaired wine producers and cellars, based on: pump’s exclusive sinu- while still maintaining in the workshop with Representation l Information l Services l Development soidal rotor overcomes the product quality. A specialised tooling. the limitations of con- good example of this “With our quick and ventional rotary lobe is in the dairy sector easy in-line mainte- pumps to produce pow- where the pumps have nance he was totally 021 276 0429 l [email protected] l www.vinpro.co.za erful suction with low helped reduce curd hooked to the concept shear, low pulsation, damage that results in of limited spares need- and gentle handling. fewer fines lost to the ed for maintenance. They are also simple to whey stream – which After five continuous use and easy to main- in turn increases the weeks, our client was tain. Food customers cheese yield. amazed at the low-pul- can be confident that “The final product sation performance of they are certified to 3-A is also of higher quali- the SPS trial pump and Sanitary Standards, Inc. ty because undamaged its smooth discharge of (3-A SSI) the industry curd absorbs dressing the product.” standard for food san- more uniformly and “The other barrier itation and hygiene,” requires less dressing, we needed to overcome he adds. improving the appear- was the limited space MasoSine's exclusive ance, consistency and to install the pump and single shaft and single quality of stirred curd ensure best efficiency of sinusoidal rotor over- products. Our customer pump for process. With comes the need for the has reported an overall the various ways of po- complex timing gears improvement in plant sitioning the MasoSine and multiple seals asso- efficiency – as well as Pump heads we were ciated with conventional reduced downtime and able to meet his require- rotary lobe pumps. greater productivity.” ments and eliminate The pumps are used MasoSine pumps are any bacteria retention in a wide variety of also capable of being zones. With our new- applications across cleaned-in-place (CIP) ly-launched full stain- industry, including: and Watson-Marlow less steel power frame • Dairy Bredel SA offers var- we definitely comply • Curd ious CIP modifica- with all standards in- • Prepared foods tions depending on the cluding GMP, and as- • Meat and poultry product being pumped sure a totally hygienic KWV: don’t pop the cork yet Continued from P25

Van der Veen ar- “This resulted in a The bottom line is gued that KWV’s RTD significantly improved that KWV made a net (Ready-to-Drink) port- contribution to op- operating profit of folio faced many of the erating profits from R62.3m compared to same challenges as spir- this category.” a loss of R2.2m in the its as it was also focused KWV’s export prior year and gener- on the South African sales to Africa, assist- ated headline earnings market. RTD sales vol- ed by the strong dol- of R48m compared to umes declined, resulting lar, showed moderate only R1.7m in the pri- in a 2% decrease in rev- growth of 8,5%. Van or period. enue. He said aggressive der Veer noted this was But Van der Veen pricing on the ‘Ciao’ “significantly less than warned that the current brand prompted a 17% what we aimed for.” operating profit would growth in volume, but Profitability was also not be sustained into decreased margins. eroded by KWV incur- 2016 as the significant KWV’s contract bot- ring increased advertis- exchange rate profit is tling volumes were con- ing and promotion costs unlikely to repeat it- siderably less than in the due to a televised trade- self. In addition, he said prior year. But Van der mark campaign. Van der that continued margin Veen said revenue and Veen said this television pressure was expected margins had improved campaign was the first from the brandy market significantly due to more in many years, and was in South Africa as well watson-marlow.com/za-en profitable contracts con- aimed at building the as the wine category [email protected] cluded during the year. KWV brand. in Europe. 28 CBN June 2015 FOOD, BEVERAGE, WINE & DAIRY AECI grows its Pioneer Foods strengthens food additives and African market ingredients business AECI has entered into ture, and we’re commit- AECI’s commitment to an agreement to ac- ted to providing prod- delivering added value, quire 100% of South- ucts that meet these SCP supports its cus- ern Canned Products increasingly complex tomers throughout the (SCP,) a manufactur- requirements,” says product development er and distributor of Dean Murray, Chair- lifecycle, with capaci- juice-based drinks and man of Lake Foods and ty in R&D (analytical, products, from Gerber Chemical Cluster Exec- sensory and technical), Goldschmidt South utive at AECI. manufacturing, packag- Africa, a private equity “We’re looking at ing and logistics. investment company, food additive and in- and the management of gredient manufacturers SCP comprises three SCP. In its last financial that have a deep cus- divisions: year, SCP generated tomer service culture revenue of R520m. and proprietary intel- Trading The move is part of lectual property; SCP AECI’s stated strategy ticked all the boxes in This division has of growing its Food Ad- this regard.” contracts with estab- ditives and Ingredients “Although Lake lished local companies business in South Africa Foods and SCP are pri- to source, import and Region President, Didier Robert; CEO of South African Pioneer Food Group, Phil Roux; CEO of Royal and ultimately the rest marily focused on the manage the logistics of Bourbon Industry, Daniel Moreau and the prefect of Reunion, Dominique Sorain, at the inauguration of the of Africa. South African market, its customers’ juice con- new line of fruit juice production of CERES brand to Reunion. Lake Foods is the they have representa- centrate requirements. exclusive representation in some parts of SOUTH African er pulp to Réunion rica from Réunion,” market share of the tive for leading inter- the continent. Moving Specialised and FMCG company Pi- from where it will be said Phil Roux, CEO Group in the bev- national manufacturers forward, we plan to formulated juices oneer Foods recently manufactured into of Pioneer Foods. erage sector and to and suppliers of spe- optimise synergies and entered a local li- fruit juice, distributed Roux said the com- promote local pro- cialty ingredients and leverage AECI’s exten- This division is fo- censing agreement and marketed. pany continues to ex- duction of fruit juice commodities, offering sive African footprint to cused on in-house in- with Réunion-based Pioneer Foods, plore sustainable op- instead of imports. products and services diversify the businesses. tellectual property in FMCG company which exports to 80 portunities outside of “It’s really good to to the bakery, bever- This is very important the formulation and Royal Bourbon In- countries across the South Africa. produce, instead of age, dairy, health and in geographies where manufacture of spe- dustries (RBI.) The globe and has a sig- “This is an ideal import, a South Af- nutrition, meat, poul- a number of our major cific juice concentrate agreement will enable nificant international growth opportunity rican-branded juice try and wine industries. customers are putting products for local and RBI, through a newly footprint through ex- for us. Ceres Bev- here in Réunion. This Products include bacte- down roots in a bid to international beverage launched production ports and in-country erages is one of the is a major step for- rial cultures, enzymes, unlock the commer- customers. line, to manufacture, business partnerships, largest beverage man- ward in the relation- natural colours, test cial opportunity of the distribute and market has a strategic focus ufacturers on the Af- ship between Royal systems, phosphates, above-average econom- Brand Ceres Beverages’ tet- to drive growth out- rican continent and Bourbon Industry and stabilisers, emulsifiers, ic growth in emerging ra products in the In- side of South Africa. Ceres is a key brand the Pioneer Foods baking powders, brines, markets,” says Mark This division bottles dian Ocean region. “We already have an in our product port- Group, which for 20 spice blends, marinades Dytor, Chief Executive olive and seed oils, mar- RBI is a local li- established presence folio with significant years has developed a and various other food of AECI. keted under the Olive censed manufacturer in the Indian Ocean brand equity in the partnership on the im- ingredients. SCP will Founded more than Pride brand. of large internation- region through similar export market.” port-export sector in enhance the business’s 50 years ago, SCP The acquisition is al brands and has partnerships in Mau- Daniel Moreau, the territory and today offering to the beverage has a state-of-the-art subject to a number of been importing and ritius, and we will use CEO of Royal Bour- transforms into direct industry in particular. manufacturing facility conditions precedent, distributing the Ce- the partnership with bon Industry, said local production.” “Consumers want in Cape Town that is including approval by res brand in Réunion RBI as a platform to RBI aims to leverage Present at the in- more appetite appeal, HACCP and ISO ac- the Competition Com- for close to 20 years. expand our footprint the local production auguration of the choice, flavour and tex- credited. In line with mission of South Africa. Pioneer will deliv- into francophone Af- line to increase the production line was Pioneer Foods CEO, Phil Roux, Daniel Moreau, Réunion Region President, Didier Robert, the governor of Réunion, Dominique Sorain and head of Pioneer Foods International, Thushen Govendar. Citing prospects for regional co-operation and economic development, the Réunion Region and Europe have supported the development of the new production line in Réunion. Didier Robert wel- comed this development for RBI, which is financially supported by the region, Europe and the state. “With this new production line, 20 jobs were created and that is an indication of Réunion production winning,” he said. Pioneer Foods provided technical guidance on the installation of the production line and as- sessed the quality on implementation. Given the importance of the Ceres brand in the market, the company will continue to ensure the quality standards of the line. 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Thanks to a no compromises on styl- small number of selected Continued on P40 30 CBN June 2015 MOTORING Focus on your feelings of the Year, heralds the display, while a multi- lic accents and high-gloss power plant incorporates available from just 1,500 advent of the marque’s function steering wheel inserts, establish an up- high-pressure direct in- r/min. A five-speed man- "most advanced hatch- further benefits intuitive market ambience, adding jection, four valves per ual gearbox is standard. back to date". access to key functions to the new Peugeot 308’s cylinder, and high-pres- By comparison, the Designed around Peu- and features. feel-good character. sure turbocharging. 1.2 Pure Tech e-THP 130 geot’s new-generation Mirroring a design Practicality remains The result is a engine fitted to the 308 Efficient Modular Plat- trend first introduced a further 308 attraction, small-capacity engine GT Line elevates those form 2 (EMP2) the new by the 208 and 2008, the with a generous luggage with compact dimen- output levels even fur- 308 combines compact, 308’s ergonomic layout compartment, and a sions and low mass that ther. Maximum power wieldy dimensions and combines a small-di- 60/40-split rear bench emulates the power and increases to an impres- a substantially reduced ameter steering wheel seat that can be partly torque of a much larger, sive 96kW at 5,500r/ kerb mass with an ad- with an elevated instru- of completely folded flat more conventional and min, while torque now vanced, high-efficiency ment binnacle, allow- to boost cargo space. A less efficient power plant, peaks at 240Nm, al- drivetrain to deliver ex- ing an unencumbered five-star Euro-NCAP while achieving clear ready on song from only • New-generation upmarket experience ceptional dynamics and view of the road and the rating underscores the benefits as far as reduced 1,750r/min. The GT hatchback links • Trend-setting frugal fuel consumption. key instrumentation. new Peugeot hatchback’s exhaust emissions and Line model gets a six- advanced technology PureTech engine The interior execution Despite the fact that exceptional safety stan- lower fuel consumption speed manual gearbox to emotive appeal combines high reflects the advanced na- the new 308 is more com- dards, with a comprehen- are concerned. with optimised ratios. • Lightweight and effi- efficiency with strong ture of the 308, as well pact than its predecessor, sive array of active and Starting off the range The differences be- cient EMP2 platform performance as close attention to de- efficient packaging and passive safety features. is the Peugeot 308 Ac- tween the Active and underpins stylish • Dynamic chassis and sign detail, high comfort intelligent design con- The new Peugeot 308 tive, which is fitted with GT Line models extend exterior design reduced mass ensure levels and tactile quality. spire to create a roomy is initially offered in two the 1.2 Pure Tech e-THP to exterior styling details • Innovative i-Cockpit engaging driving The cockpit design com- cabin with spacious ac- variants, both employing 110 engine. It produces a and interior trim and employs intuitive experience bines deeply recessed, commodation for front Peugeot latest, high-effi- maximum power output equipment levels. For ergonomics highly visible instru- and rear occupants. ciency PureTech engine of 81kW at 5,500r/min, instance, the GT Line • Tactile quality and The all new Peugeot ment dials with a large, Smart finishes, including technology. The cut- combined with a gener- gains full LED head- smart finishes ensure 308, 2014 European Car full-colour touchscreen textured surfaces, metal- ting-edge, three-cylinder ous 205Nm of torque, lights, a different grille, and twin, narrow-aper- ture tailpipes, as well as larger alloy wheels and more brightwork. It’s Car Month at Ford While both models offer a comprehen- and we’re bringing a showroom sive array of standard equipment, the GT to your living room. Line gains an extended features list, together with enhanced trim FIGO 1.4 Ambiente levels. However, the FROM * 9,7-inch touchscreen R125 900 FIESTA 1.0 Ambiente Auto display is standard on • Dual airbags FROM both variants. • ABS with EBD * The arrival of the • Drive away locking R184 900 new-generation Peu- • SYNC® with Bluetooth® and Voice Control • ABS with EBD geot 308 in South Africa FIGO 1.4 TDCi Ambiente • Dual airbags FROM represents a quantum * leap for the brand in R133 900 the highly competitive • Dual airbags FOCUS 1.0 Ambiente C-segment hatchback • ABS with EBD FROM market. 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FFS Finance South Africa (Pty) Ltd, trading as Ford Credit, is an Authorised Financial Services provider (FSP 32946) and registered Credit Provider (NCRCP72). 308 is supported by a **Oﬀers valid until 30 June 2015, while stocks last. comprehensive service and warranty offering that includes a three- year/100,000km manufacturer warranty, a five-year 60,000km full 021 409 1900 maintenance Premi- CAPE TOWN www.imperialford.co.za um Plan and a three- year/100,000km roadside assistance package. CBN June 2015 31 SUSTAINABILITY IN INDUSTRY Plastic recycling figures show a growing industry, despite challenges

THE latest plastic re- • A total of 1,400,000 ment provided by cycling figures released tons of plastics plastics recycling by Plastics|SA are re- from domestic has increased with flective of a vibrant production and 34% to 6,037 work- and dynamic industry imported materials ers. Informal that is growing despite were converted employment has the many challenges in South Africa increased to 47,420, it faces. in 2014. This is bringing the total “The South African the same total number of jobs plastics industry is cur- as 2013 although sustained through rently in the throes of some materials plastics recycling to one of the most chal- have increased and 53,457 (an increase lenging periods in its others decreased in of 11.4% since history. Not only are tonnages. 2013.) we facing increased • 315,600 tons of • The majority of electricity, transport plastics (22.5%) plastics that were and raw material costs were diverted from recycled in South on the local front, but landfill in 2014. Africa continue to the sharp increase in This is an increase be used locally to imports also poses of 9% from 2013. manufacture new a very real threat to • Of the 315,600 tons products, mainly our progress. Despite films (packaging, this, the industry has of plastics diverted from landfill, building and indus- shown encouraging trial) and pipes. signs of growth both 284,520 tons in terms of the amount (90.2%) were me- chanically recycled “We have proved that of plastics that are plastics can effective- diverted from land- in South Africa and 31,087 tons (9.8%) ly be recycled many fill and job creation,” times over into new says Anton Hanekom, were exported for recycling elsewhere. products. South Afri- Executive Director of ca is being recognized Plastics|SA. The proportion of plastics recycled in as one of the world Each year, an in- leaders when it comes depth survey into the South Africa has decreased from to 'closing the loop,' state of plastics recy- or recycling products cling in South Africa 97.6% in 2009 to 90.2% in 2014. The back into their original is conducted on behalf form. Whilst our first of Plastics|SA, the tonnages exported from South Africa choice will always be mouthpiece of the lo- to recycle plastics for cal plastics industry, by are causing some concerns amongst re-use, we are inves- plastics recycling guru tigating waste-to-en- Annabe Pretorius of the domestic plastics recyclers. ergy recovery options Plastix 911. for difficult to recycle “It gives us a clear • Post-consumer ma- or end-of-life plastics indication of the flow terials still provide that could provide of plastics products in the most recycla- a viable answer to South Africa, the state bles and 62.7% our country’s current of the plastics recy- of all materials electricity crisis, save cling industry and the recycled originated natural resources and recyclate markets and from post-con- support our objectives is therefore a valuable sumer sources. A of saving landfill space, tool for promotion, further 17.2% origi- reducing litter, saving knowledge of the in- nated from post-in- energy and reducing dustry and forward dustrial sources. CO2 emissions,” Hane- planning, policy devel- • The formal employ- kom concludes. opment and assisting in setting targets for end- Plastics|SA industry|recycling 297x210P.indd 1 2015/05/22 4:10 PM of-life solutions.” The 2014 results just released have shown that a total of 1,4 million tons of plastics from domestic production and imported materials were converted in South low voltage Africa in 2014. Hanekom says that “although this is the Silently Protecting Lives & Property same total as was reported for 2013, the conversion rates for certain types of plastics have increased and others decreased in tonnages owing to the impact of light-weighting plastics packaging, which had a marked increase on South Africa’s consumption rate." Earlier last year, the South African plastics industry had set itself the aspirational target of diverting plastic from the country’s landfill sites by the year 2030, by adopting a new sustainability objective enti- The only manufacturer of Circuit Breakers on the African continent. tled, 'Zero plastics to landfill by 2030.' The 65 Years of Service Excellence. impact and influence Quality, Energy Efficient Electrical Protection Equipment. that this strategic di- rection had on the recycling industry could Tel: 011 928 2000 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.cbi-lowvoltage.co.za Purposefully Differentiated be seen in the 2013- 2014 results:

CBI AD 211x150.indd 1 2015/05/27 6:29 PM 32 CBN June 2015 LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Hefty fees await non-complying consignors CONSIGNORS and well as a stable distri- pliance issues were in-depth research con- any company involved bution of weight (within discussed by industry ducted resulted in the in the transport of cargo, the weight limitations) leaders from all over the amendment of the Code whether general freight, inside the container pri- world at the recent CTU to further enforce prop- refrigerated or danger- or to sealing and ship- Packing Roadshow er securing and weight ous goods by road, rail ping the consignment. in Durban. restrictions on cargo or water, in any form The new regulations for Captain Richard transportation. Brough of container, trailer, the verification of con- Brough from London, comments, “Contain- tanker or rail car, will tainer weight will come Director of the Interna- er weight verification be required by law to into effect in July 2016. tional Cargo Handling is crucial as part of this implement and adhere This means that the con- Coordination Associ- whole process; being to the new IMO/ILO/ signor, in other words, ation (ICHCA - the a ton or so out on your UNECE Code of Prac- the company responsi- leading NGO associa- calculations can have tice for Packing of Cargo ble for packing the con- tion representing the devastating effects Transport Units (CTU.) tents, will be liable for interests of the global and cause major acci- Compliance requires all the costs associated cargo handling indus- dents and losses. With Hefty fees and penalties await consignors of cargo who do not adhere to the new contents to be firmly se- to any damage incurred try,) spoke about the these new measures, it Container Packing Code of Practice and the verification of cured to prevent move- should an incident oc- consequences of in- is hoped that high im- Container Weight Regulations for transport. Consignors will be liable for all ment when transport- cur while the cargo correctly secured con- pact incidents will be costs associated to any damage incurred to property and the environment due to ed, particularly under is in transport. tents and mis-declared non-compliance of the new regulations. turbulent conditions, as These essential com- cargo weights and how Continued on P35 Langkloof Bricks leans on Linde Trucks

(L to R) Gary Vermaak, Sales Executive Linde PE; Nico Blake, Executive Director Langkloof Bricks; Una Black, Founder, Langkloof Bricks; Dean Lawson, Regional Branch Manager, Linde PE; Deon Coetzee, Langkloof Bricks.

LINDE PE proudly roof structures. the drying division and delivered five Linde “Energy efficien- a H45D and a H25D Trucks (three H45D cy is one of our in the Vertical Shaft and two H25D) to highest priorities at Brick Kiln (VSBK) Langkloof Bricks on Langkloof Bricks, and firing division. 8 May 2015, there- as such it was import- The VSBK division by cementing a re- ant to choose forklifts is a particularly de- lationship that goes that fit that profile,” manding area, “As the back 20 years. continues Blake. VSBK divisions op- Nico Blake, Ex- erates on a 24/7 prin- ecutive Director of "Energy ciple, exceptionally Langkloof Bricks high levels of machine said, “The exceptional efficiency is availability is non-ne- service levels, qual- one of our gotiable, a principle ity of machines and that Dean Lawson, the competence of highest Branch Manager and the staff experienced priorities at his team at Linde Port over this period made Elizabeth understand it a no brainer as to Langkloof completely.” which machines to Bricks" “We believe the ex- buy again.” perience we have en- The client’s needed According to Blake, joyed with the Linde a solution that would the machines are al- team from PE over work in confined located to different the last 20 years, will spaces, as well as be areas, with one H45D stand our relationship quiet enough to work and one H25D work- in good stead for the in big sheds that am- ing in the production future,” a satisfied plify sound with high division, one H45D in Blake concludes.

• Static Racking • Shelving • Mezzanine Floors • Conveyors • Mobile Racking • Mobile Archive Shelving • Small Parts Storage • Lockers CBN June 2015 33 LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Babcock delivers 13 Volvo units to Afrisam’s Dudfield factory BABCOCK has com- ny AfriSam quarries maximum uptime. vices. Planning is ef- pleted the delivery over several years. “We’ve also set up a fected 80 hours before of 13 units of Volvo Babcock’s Peet dedicated administra- each service, allowing heavy earthmoving Smit says the Volvo tive team at Babcock sufficient time for the equipment to AfriS- machines are being Equipment Head Of- necessary resources to am’s Dudfield cement supplied via a lease fice to manage the ser- be deployed. factory in Lichten- agreement and are vicing of the machines “We also conduct burg, representing one being maintained 24/7 at Dudfield,” he ex- life cycle actual cost- of its biggest orders to by an on-site crew that plains. “This involves ing exercises every date. The order was conducts daily, sched- utilising the Volvo six months, ensuring awarded through an uled and unscheduled CareTrack Telematics Babcock has delivered 13 Volvo heavy earthmoving equipment units to Afrisam's open tender process maintenance to ensure system to plan ser- Continued on P34 Dudfield cement factory in Lichtenburg. towards the end of 2014 and comprises six A40F articulated dump trucks (ADTs,) one A40F 35,000 litre water tanker, three L220 wheel loaders two L350 wheel loaders and one G940 grader. Most of the new machines have been deployed in Dudfield’s limestone quarry in a load and haul capacity, with three loaders If you’re looking used in the cement for robust, reliable production process, construction equipment handling raw materi- at affordable prices then als and semi-finished The power you need you need to look no products. further than SDLG. Among the key drivers at the Dud- When it’s time to think field quarry are about buying a new reduction of dust The price you can afford machine, remember emissions and reha- this name: SDLG. bilitation of the quarry area. The facility’s SDLG Wheeled Loader LG938 roads are well maintained by the auxiliary equipment and this in turn contributes towards low maintenance and higher availability of equipment. In terms of safety, Babcock International Group: Babcock has helped SDLG Head Office Tel +27 (0)11 397 1371 alleviate unautho- Fax +27 (0)11 397 2686 rised operating of [email protected] equipment by introducing improved Branches: Bloemfontein +27 (0)51 432 1226 key control and has Cape Town +27 (0)21 380 4700 assisted with tyre Durban +27 (0)31 700 6009 change procedures, East London +27 (0)43 703 0400 effectively managing George +27 (0)44 878 1035 Kimberley +27 (0)53 832 3443 the risks involved. Kuruman +27 (0)53 712 0472 Its crew fully endors- Lichtenburg +27 (0)18 633 6232 es, participates and Middelburg +27 (0)13 246 2870 adheres to AfriSam Mocambique +258 84 265 2397 Nelspruit +27 (0)13 758 1864 safety systems and Port Elizabeth +27 (0)41 407 5900 voluntarily partici- Richards Bay +27 (0)35 751 1180 pates in all its train- Rustenburg +27 (0)14 592 6150 ing programmes. Steelpoort +27 (0)13 230 9054 Wolmaransstad +27 (0)18 596 1514 Such has been the Windhoek +264 61 305 5560/3 two companies’ tan- Zambia Kitwe +260 212 216 200 dem successes in the Lusaka +260 211 127 2926/28 health and safety are- Independent Dealers: na at Dudfield that Botswana the greater Babcock Rola +27 (0)82 415 8758 International Group Polokwane recently recognised RGR Services +27 (0)15 297 6711 Swaziland the partnership with Swazi Trac +268 251 84 555 a Customer Engage- Tzaneen ment Award. For its Swaarvoertuie +27 (0)15 307 5000 part, AfriSam has Zimbabwe Conquip +263 4 485 543 awarded Babcock several safety acco- lades over the past three years and has chosen to reflect this successful partnership on the health and safety pages of its corporate website. This is the latest batch of machines to be supplied by Bab- cock through its long- standing and successful relationship with www.babcock.co.za AfriSam that has seen Babcock provide a large number of Vol- vo heavy earthmoving units to other compa- 34 CBN June 2015 LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Babcock delivers 13 Volvo units to Afrisam’s Dudfield factory Continued from P33 that the exact cost per is received, a month- be the best fit in terms as flexibility in fleet ny’s core values, it is and we always strive “Relationships are hour on each machine ly invoice is gener- of a longer-term re- size if required. Their committed to build- for win-win negotia- synonymous with re- is calculated and pre- ated and submitted placement strategy management of the ing sound long term tions,” she continues. spect, as they are sented to AfriSam. In for payment.” and maintenance of “Babcock proved its earned over a long pe- addition, availability AfriSam Com- the fleet,” she says. capabilities in the riod, and Babcock has calculations are per- modity Specialist, “The high asset base "We wanted to work with a supplier previous replacement definitely achieved formed every month Prindha Naicker com- of the cement plant that would be the best fit in terms cycle as a business this over the past sev- based on figures from ments that the ten- and the flexibility in of a longer-term replacement strategy and solutions partner, eral years. The Bab- the site and present- der was adjudicated the markets prompted beyond being purely cock sales and sup- ed to AfriSam. At the against criteria such us to move away from and maintenance of the fleet." a supplier of yellow port teams are to be end of each month, as BEE status and owning the machines, equipment. Our fo- commended for their opening SMR (Ser- growth towards to obtaining them on cus was always longer commitment to mak- vice Meter Readings) transformation, as an operating rental on-site workshop and business relationships term than the replace- ing this relationship and closing SMR well as Total Cost basis. associated services is with suppliers and, to ment at hand, but at such a success.” (Service Meter Read- of Ownership. “Babcock’s was one making a big contri- this end, service level the time, financial AfriSam conducts ings) are collected “When we decid- of the more attractive bution towards the re- agreements with all alternatives were not supplier evaluations on form CareTrack and ed to replace the old offers, with competi- quired levels of avail- key suppliers form available, so Babcock a bi-annual basis and sent to AfriSam Dud- fleet at Dudfield, we tive interest rate and ability of the fleet.” the basis of its pro- adapted its business only those suppliers field for confirmation. wanted to work with trade-backs at the end Naicker adds that the curement philosophy process and outlook with a minimum score Once confirmation a supplier that would of the period, as well procurement of goods and relationships. to cater for AfriS- of 80% are nominated and services is seen as “We prefer to plan am’s needs in terms as part of its “Supplier a crucial component and execute develop- of partnering with of the Year” award. of AfriSam’s overall ments like this togeth- financial institutions Babcock came third business strategy. In er with our suppliers and providing trade- in this competition terms of the compa- as business partners back opportunities. in 2014.

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CBN June 2015 35 LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Hefty fees await non- Supply chain complying consignors Continued from P32 – Customers are watching significantly reduced, if (UNECE) Transport not eradicated.” Committee, and in No- WHAT would be the Bribery, Foreign Cor- Justin Reynolds from vember by the Interna- point of business if it rupt Practices Act and the International Mari- tional Labour Organ- were not for custom- Companies Act (King time Insurance compa- isation (ILO,) thereby ers? With the growth III,) and that they re- ny TT Club adds that, protecting workers load- of technology and the main transparent and “Disastrous transport ing the cargo and also rapid exchange of in- credible,” he adds. incidents are often a re- preventing accidents formation, consumers sult of a domino effect during transport. Com- are taking advantage of Technology leads following a single cause, panies involved in any their role in commerce. the way whether its weight, form of CTU logistics They are becoming more packing or securing must comply with the informed, astute and The KPMG survey related. It’s therefore new Code this year and prudent with their pur- also revealed that com- exceptionally import- the weight verification chasing power now more panies with “complex ant that we encourage regulations by July 2016. than ever before. Their upstream supply chains behavioural change The event was organ- particular influence on face ongoing challenges through regulations at ised for ICHCA by, and supply chain was high- related to sourcing, qual- all levels of the supply in partnership with the lighted in the KPMG ity and traceability. As chain, to reduce loss and Responsible Packaging 2014 Top of Mind survey, companies expand their serious liability.” Management Associa- which claimed, “Cus- global network, they are Representatives from tion of Southern Africa tomers are demanding challenged to ensure South African Mari- (RPMASA,) followed end-to-end information. that their suppliers, even time Safety Authority by a one day Interna- They want to know who beyond their immediate (SAMSA) and the De- tional Maritime Dan- produced their prod- tiers, are adhering to re- provides you with the employees to assist blacklisted vendor partment of Transport gerous Goods Training ucts, where they came quired standards.” information to make in- in mitigating reputa- indicators) endorsed the need for (IMDG) session, which from, and what they’re Kruger says internal- formed decisions, which tional risk. • Allows clients to greater awareness, im- also saw excellent in- made of.” ly vetting suppliers at can give businesses the • Highlight business import vendor and plementation and com- dustry participation and The survey includ- this scale, can prove to competitive edge.” interests of em- staff lists pliance by South Afri- response. Executive Di- ed feedback from 469 be a timely and difficult ployees within your • Vendor vetting can industries to reduce rector at RPMASA, Liz South African consum- process and outsourc- ProcureCheck organisation. (on an adhoc or incidents in all modes Anderson says, er executives, many ing procurement vetting helps you: • ProcureCheck is the batch basis) of transport. The next “We are thrilled of whom indicated to agencies is often a first of its kind, easy • Ongoing monitoring stage is to create aware- about the great turn-out that corporate stra- costly affair. • Combat corruption to use web based • Detailed conflict of ness about the avail- for the event. It goes to tegic priorities were As a result, utilising by identifying po- system designed to interest report. ability of the amended show that many indus- directed towards sup- technological tools to tential connections help you identify CTU Code and weight try professionals are ply chain and related support and streamline and ownership of and prevent fraud ProcureCheck is verification regula- eager to ensure their technology between this process has never property. schemes within built on a new technol- tions, and to train staff operations comply with 2014 and 2015. been more relevant. • Identify possible the procurement ogy platform allowing appropriately, which international regulation. “Our solution, Pro- fraudulent activity processes. flexibility and stability. will result in improved However this is just a What are the risks? cureCheck, is the within vendors and • Electronic Web It has strong financial compliance and fewer start and there are still leading online pro- employees with the based workflow tool backing and is managed devastating incidents. hundreds of organisa- Among other issues curement vetting and help of South Afri- • Provides automated by a highly experienced The extensively re- tions out there who need relating to supply chain management tool in can Fraud Preven- irregularity alert team. “We still own one vised and upgraded to be trained. and vendor manage- South Africa and is de- tion Services. reports of the strongest CIPC IMO/ILO/UNECE “The event also ment, several examples signed to put business- • Recognise conflicts • Provides vendor datasets and our alli- Code of Practice for proved to be a success- in history highlight how es in the driver’s seat,” of interest within and staff reports ance with B1SA gives Packing of CTUs was ful networking oppor- important supplier in- says Kruger. your organisation (useful for King III us access to BEE data approved in January tunity where interna- tegrity is to a business. “It is the first solution and potential supply committees) our competitors do not 2014 by the Internation- tional industry leaders In 2012, an American that assists with supplier chain partners. • Allows you to yet have access to,” he al Maritime Organisa- shared their knowledge multinational technolo- due diligence as well as • Investigate negative create your own said, adding that B1SA tion (IMO) and Unit- and contact details with gy company came under global and local legisla- and positive news internal vendor is also a reseller of Pro- ed Nations Economic like-minded colleagues,” fire for sourcing products tion requirements and on vendors and list (preferred and cureCheck. 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products that reduce alent emissions over CO2 equivalent emis- the City’s objectives of environmental impact the product’s life cycle sions over its product reducing the environ-

and increase reliabili- by 18%. An LTA CO2 life cycle. mental impact of its ty,” says Rivetti. concept breaker has Designed to be used operations and the new

ABB’s eco-efficient been performing flaw- as a conventional cir- CO2 technology was se- LTA circuit breaker lessly since 2010 as a cuit breaker as well as lected to determine the platform is expect- pilot installation at a a disconnecting circuit long-term suitability. ed to help reduce the 132/45kV substation breaker, the LTA plat- The refurbished sta-

Eversdal station’s CO2 in Sweden. form is particularly tion services residential equivalent emissions ABB breakers will be useful in areas where areas such as Eversdal, by 60% over the life used to extend two extra reducing environmental Durbanville, Vredek- cycle of the product. feeder bays and replace impact is a high priori- loof and Kraaifontein

The LTA platform was existing equipment ty. By replacing SF6 gas within the city. Mike developed using the that will increase the with CO2, the impact de Swardt; ABB’s Re- same technology and reliability of the power of any SF6 gas leakage gional Manager for the similar components as supply to the city. during the filling phase Western Cape and HV ABB’s widely used sul- ABB’s LTA units use and end of life is avoid- Technical Manager says,

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Legacy switchgear 2015.indd 1 6/1/2015 3:41:36 PM CBN June 2015 37 RENEWABLE ENERGY Zest WEG Group’s EnI Efficiency, reliability and sustainability Electrical secures major top themes at African Utility Week VOLTEX received a record number of visi- platinum mine contract tors on its stand at Af- rican Utility Week held at the CTICC from 12 to 14 May 2015. Po- sitioned as the global meeting place, conference and trade exhibition for African power and utilities, this year’s event attracted over 6,000 attendees made up of utility heads, the continent’s leading renewable energy project managers, investors, technology providers and international pro- generator and Activar the agricultural and cost of energy and fessionals. 82% of the were the talking points commercial sectors.” the long-term sustain- attendees were from on the stand. Another trend ev- ability thereof,” said Africa with the balance Shawn Roets, West- ident at this year’s Shawn Roets. coming from Europe, ern Cape Regional exhibition was the Voltex is well po- Asia and the USA. Manager, said, “with increased interest in sitioned to drive the The Voltex exhibit of- the current instability alternative energy development of tech- fered visitors interactive in power, business- such as solar and wind nologies that achieve product displays of MV/ es have no choice generated power solu- energy-efficiency and Stringing a 33kV OHL (overhead line) at EnI Electrical’s contract LV Solutions - Distribu- but to look for reli- tions as well as pow- sustainable energy at Husab in Namibia. tion Board, Weidmuller able standby power er-metering. “This solutions. With a foot- enclosures, LSis circuit solutions in order to highlights, that aside print in Africa, Voltex THE Zest WEG also fast-track.” important client. “Our breakers, the Elspec keep their operations from the immediate can contribute posi- Group’s EnI Electrical, In addition, Naudé biggest advantage is Activar and a 25kVA going. The 25kVA demand for reliable tively to the adoption one of Africa’s largest reveals that EnI Elec- that we are not only generator as well as generator therefore energy in South Af- of sustainable and en- electrical construction trical has clinched a active in a single sector, energy efficient solar attracted keen inter- rica, there is consid- vironmentally-friend- companies, has secured major contract from but our contracts run lighting products. Not est from prospective erable concern about ly energy-solutions a major contract at the Anglo Platinum for the the gamut from mining surprisingly, the 25kVA buyers, particularly in the ever increasing and technologies. WBJV Project 1 (Ma- electrical and instru- to industry. This gives seve) mine for client mentation infrastruc- us the flexibility to be DRA, the main EPCM ture for a new pump able to supply total contractor on the proj- station. “We secured solutions for diverse ect. This follows EnI the Maseve contract in client requirements.” Electrical successfully December 2014 and the In terms of latest opening its Rustenburg Anglo Platinum con- developments, Naudé branch in 2014 to ser- tract in January 2015, reveals that EnI Elec- World Class vice the platinum min- both of which bode well trical relocated from its Generator Sets and Standby Power Solutions Generator Set Division ing sector in the region. for the year ahead. Strijdom Park premises Trevor Naudé, Man- “Not only is EnI to Zest WEG Group’s aging Director of EnI Electrical optimistic at facilities at Linbro Busi- Electrical, says the the overall outlook for ness Park at the begin- contract represents 2015, but we are opti- ning of March. “From a major coup for the mistic about the con- an expansion perspec- Zest WEG Group as tinued activity in the tive, we have outgrown Maseve is South Af- South African mining Strijdom Park after rica’s first Greenfield industry as a whole. The nearly 30 years of pres- platinum mine in over Zest WEG Group will ence there, and there- a decade. “We secured be targeting the mining fore such a move is the Maseve contract to- industry aggressively, long overdue.” wards the end of 2014, as we have the level of EnI’s reference base in the wake of “numer- excellence necessary to of successful projects to ous small Brownfield sustain new business date include the Beira projects whereby we and to successfully de- Coal Terminal in Mo- established our base liver such turnkey proj- zambique, the Konkola in the region.” ects,” Naudé says. North Copper Project Naudé adds that the EnI Electrical is in Zambia, Nantou greater Zest WEG also progressing with Mining in Burkina Group will be involved its contract at Swakop Faso, the Samancor in this flagship proj- Uranium’s Husab mine Meyerton furnace up- ect, from supplying in Namibia, where its grade, the Gold Fields The GRID the mill motors to the scope of work is the South Deep Expansion, What is it? electrical and instru- construction of 33kV Xstrata’s Tswelopele The GRID is a graphic element that helps to create the The GRID mentation infrastruc- overhead power lines, sinter and pelletising ZEST indentity. Derivative of the proportions of the logo, What is it? it is based on a proportion of width and height of 2-to- ture and the associated as well as the instal- plant in Rustenburg, Open type diesel generator set Range includes: 3. The distance between the GRID elements is 1/3 of the The GRID is a graphic element that helps to create the electrical panels. lation and commis- Petra Diamonds’ Culli- height of an element. ZEST indentity. Derivative of the proportions of the logo, • 15 kVA to 250 kVA standard units (in stock) “We will be carrying sioning of all medium nan DMS plant and it is based on a proportion of width and height of 2-to- • 250 kVA to 2 500 kVA custom built units 3. The distance between the GRID elements is 1/3 of the out all the associated voltage and high volt- two gold mine expan- • Multiple set synchronisation height of an element. electrical cabling and age switchgear. The sions for Barrick Gold • Energy management system (peak load lopping etc.) racking, in addition project is scheduled for in Tanzania, and Rand- • BMS interface to installation of all completion in August gold’s Loulo Gold Mine the instrumentation.” this year. in Mali. EnI Electrical EnI Electrical mobil- Elsewhere in Africa, has also completed ised on-site in March EnI Electrical is run- projects in Uganda, this year, with contract ning five contracts in Ghana, Zimbabwe, completion anticipated Zambia at present for Namibia and the by July. “This is a signif- Mopani Copper Mines, Democratic Republic icant contract, and it is which Naudé says is an of the Congo.

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9 38 CBN June 2015 TRANSPORT & HEAVY LIFTING New applications The CXT hoist - Konecranes’s for award-winning star performer remote control COMPACT and strong, positioning, and pro- speeds using more pow- system the intelligent Kone- tected area functions, erful engines and provid- cranes CXT hoist con- enable fast and safe ing an extended speed cept combines space effi- load transfer, even when range of up to 37:1. ASR ciency with reliability and the operator is not a and ESR allow the hoist promises a long service seasoned professional. to run at a higher than life. The CXT crane fea- A wide range of Smart nominal rated hoisting tures an especially com- Features are available: speed with light loads. pact and robust design — • Sway Control This significantly re- equipped with extremely • Positioning duces load cycle and low headroom and small- • Protected Areas waiting times. end approaches — that is • Shock Load Preven- After several studies, suitable for almost every tion and backed by a thor- application and Africa’s • Inching ough understanding of often challenging envi- • Microspeed the specific customer ronments, according to • Working Limits needs, Konecranes de- the company. • Synchro, etc. veloped a new remote Furthermore, the Additional innovative control for the CXT Crown has extended its tried-and-tested QuickPick CXT crane can be tai- features developed by cranes, which is more er- Remote technology with a variant that controls lift lored to suit the different Konecranes are the fre- gonomic and offers one- and lower functions. needs of customers. quency converters ASR hand usability. The main Standard CXT cranes (Adaptive Speed Range/ requirement was the CROWN, one of the bend as often or lift can be implemented Adaptive hoisting speed) ergonomics: creating a world’s largest materi- as much – all of which with single-girder or and ESR (Extended radio transmitter that is al handling companies, help improve produc- double-girder construc- Speed Range/Extend- usable with one hand led has extended its tried- tivity by reducing phys- tion, a fixed single-gird- ed hoisting speed); the to the use of a joystick and-tested QuickPick ical strain and operator er system (monorail) hoisting speed is adjust- element, which controls Remote technology fatigue. The transceiv- or with under-running crane is the industry time and increases the ed automatically accord- the crane’s travelling with a variant that er communicates with construction. CXT trol- leader in medium-heavy productivity and safe- ing to the current load movements. The new controls lift and lower the truck via a receiver ley models are available indoor cranes. ty of the crane in the of the wire rope hoist MiniJoystick for CXT functions. Available mounted on the mast. for single girder cranes Production facilities specified application. — the hoisting speed is cranes offers ergonomic now for fitment to A light indicates with low headroom (up have many critical op- Depending on the faster with lighter loads benefits. It is also intui- Crown’s ES 4000 and system status (rais- to 12.5 tons) or normal erations that need to be customer needs, CXT than with heavier loads. tive to operate, allowing ET 4000 Series stack- ing or lowering.) By headroom (up to 40 under constant control cranes can be equipped In practice, this means users to control the load ers, this version of pressing the button, tons) as well as for dou- to be successful: materi- with standard features faster operation with with just a single grip, to the successful remote operators can position ble girder trolleys (up to als coming in, parts being and with Smart Features. light loads and safe and safely move and precise- glove technology fea- the forks at an ergo- 80 tons.) moved around, and fin- With the Smart Features gentle operation with ly place heavy loads. tures a special trans- nomic working height With different trolley ished products going out. developed by Kone- heavy loads. Since light- CXT crane features at ceiver for the stacker’s of up to 1.8m, making configurations, the most One of those operations cranes, the work cycle er industrial cranes still a glance lift system. it easier to transfer ob- common one is with two is, for example, materi- is substantially shorter. mostly use conventional • Five frame sizes up Crown is distribut- jects between pallets or even three trolleys on al handling with cranes. An experienced oper- control, with only two- to 80 tons ed in Southern Africa and shelving. the same crane, CXT Cranes and employees ator can operate any speed hoisting in the • Low headroom trol- by Goscor Lift Truck But in addition to wire rope hoist cranes make up a combination crane fast, and almost ratio of 4:1 or 6:1, the leys up to 12.5 tons Company (GLTC) part filling shelves, remote maximize the lifting that must operate as anybody can operate an engineers at Konecranes • Normal headroom of the Imperial group. adjustment of the height and easily fit into smoothly, as safely, and intelligent crane fast and have gone a step further trolleys up to 40 tons The new lift tech- height of the forks can different building types. as fast as possible. precisely. The intelligent when developing these • Fixed hoists up to nology means oper- also provide an ergo- Konecranes CXT cranes Based on extensive assisting features help to frequency converters. 80 tons ators can now raise nomic aid for setting are indispensable in an experience, and backed make almost anyone a The convenient ASR • Double-girder trol- and lower the truck’s up production machin- assembly workshop or by a thorough under- good crane operator. It technology provides leys up to 80 tons forks without having to ery or carrying out a industrial plant. With standing of a customer’s speeds up load handling stepless control of the • Standardized span use its control handle. range of workshop or the latest technology processes, Konecranes and offers unprecedent- hoisting speed in the ra- solutions up to 30m Consequently opera- assembly activities. for improved load ac- developed ‘Smart Fea- ed safety characteristics. tio of 10:1. Whereas, the • Main girders with a tors have both hands Switching the Quick- curacy, versatility, and tures’: software-based The advanced function- ESR technology offers profile- or box- free and no longer Pick Remote lift func- ease of use, the CXT intelligence that saves alities, like sway control, extremely fast hoisting beam structure have to walk as far, tion from raise to lower is effortless, while the function is automatically deactivated as soon as operators activate the control THE CXT HOIST THAT HAS BIG FEATURES handle or climb onto the driver platform – These star performers are highly adaptable, super efficient, and they can continue to operate the truck in reliable, safe and quick, enabling improved productivity. the conventional way, regardless of whether or not they are using the glove. “With QuickPick Remote Lift Technol- ogy, Crown has developed yet another highly ergonomic solution that improves safety and efficiency while also offering specific benefits and genuine added value in a wide variety of applications,” says GLTC MD Darryl Shafto. Crown’s QuickPick Remote technology entered the low-level order picking market in 2014. It has already been honoured with five prestigious awards, including the IFOY Award (Inter- national Forklift Truck www.konecranes.co.za of the Year) iF Design Award and German Design Award.

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Contact our Cape Town branch: tel 021 557 5541 * Cell 071 600 8356 B trol system as genuine- [email protected] * www.konecranes.co.za H ly innovative as well as exceptionally efficient. CBN June 2015 39 TRANSPORT & HEAVY LIFTING FAW’s new medium truck range, built with South African pride FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA (Pty) Ltd has launched a new FAW medium-weight truck range specifically engineered for the local market and built right here on South African soil for the southern and central African markets. YUSHENG Zhang, a rollback and a dry- GCM of 14 ton. ing a steel sub-frame CEO of FAW Vehicle freight insulated body. The parallel chas- cargo body. The local- Manufacturers SA, ex- Customers may choose sis frame and smooth ly built chassis passes plains the rationale be- to buy the chassis cab top flange chassis con- through a special paint hind the introduction and fit their own truck struction has a distinct station to enhance the of a new, precision-de- bodies to suit many oth- low-weight advantage, signed, medium-sized er applications, up to a especially when mount- Continued on P40 truck range. “Our decision to introduce a medium weight truck range was based on customer demand and market opportunity. Our market analysis confirmed the need for a vehicle as durable and rugged as our heavy and extra-heavy trucks, but with small- NEW FAW 8.140 FL er dimensions to handle a different Lowest cost-per-ton truck working environment. “This latest investment we have made in acquiring special tooling for this new medium-sized truck range and the specialised training, which is still on-going, combined with that of the last four years totals in ex- cess of R800m to date. This includes our truck body-building facility which opened in Jan- uary this year and our manufacturing plant commissioned in July last year – both based at Coega, just outside Port Elizabeth.” FAW Vehicle Man- ufacturers SA took a strategic decision to redesign and re-engineer the China-version of the truck to be perfectly suited to local medium-truck demands. The FAW team paid special attention to cost efficiency combined with the best possible payload and the best turnaround time, without forget- ting FAW’s quality build standards for durability and reliability. “The new FAW R239 000 (excluding VAT) 8.140 FL chassis cab 8.140 FL carries all the hallmarks that FAW trucks are renowned Introducing the all-new medium-weight FAW truck range, specially for, namely strength, reliability, easy oper- designed for southern Africa. ation, and most im- • At a price of R239 000 (excluding VAT) the new FAW 8.140 FL • Renown Cummins ISF 3.8 litre engine with Euro 3 pedigree portantly, delivering chassis cab offers the lowest cost-per-ton available in this class • Reliable ZF 6-speed synchromesh manual transmission on the promise of a • 6-ton body and payload allowance • Safe Wabco full-air dual-circuit brakes ‘truck built for Africa, • 5.1m standard body length • ABS and air-cut parking brake in Africa’.” • Can operate at 120km/h (below 9 000 kg GVM) • Ergonomically designed cab for superior visibility Imported from par- ent plants as SKD • The new range is locally built and internationally engineered • 2-year/unlimited kilometre warranty kits, the cab, chassis, axles and other sub-assembly components, 21 YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA together with the imported Cummins ISF 24-hour road-side assistance engine and the ZF transmission, are all www.faw.co.za neatly assembled in Success on the move the brand new Coe- Port Elizabeth (041) 819 9888 Johannesburg Randburg (011) 791 0355 Nelspruit (013) 757 0585 Gaborone (+267) 316 3200 ga-based plant. Bethlehem (058) 303 0935 Vereeniging (016) 455 5131 Klerksdorp (018) 462 4041 Windhoek (+264) 61 333 000 The total capacity of Bloemfontein (051) 432 3332 Pinetown (031) 700 5167 Kimberley (053) 836 5500 Polokwane (015) 297 7046 the plant is 5,000 units Harrismith (058) 622 2486 Shelley Beach (039) 315 0012 Cape Town (021) 987 1909 Johannesburg West Rand (011) 477 0055 per annum. Johannesburg Isando (087) 702 0700 Newcastle (034) 312 8028 George (044) 802 0900 The FAW 8.140 Pretoria East (012) 756 5805 Ermelo (017) 811 5225 Vredendal (027) 213 1090 FL will be available Pretoria West (012) 372 1323 Middelburg (013) 246 2606 Francistown (+267) 241 5458 from FAW dealers in a number of body de- rivatives – a drop-side, a taut-liner option, a van body, a tipper and 40 CBN June 2015 TRANSPORT & HEAVY LIFTING SA truck market battles amidst tough economic Still awesome: the enhanced KIA Picanto Continued from P29 conditions its debut in South Afri- ‘Best Buy’ awards from to the previous model Picanto’s sportier visage. features available on both ca. It received a mid-life multiple major publica- (which featured a small- The Picanto’s strong- models include manual enhancement in 2008, by tions, and was elected a er kidney grille separat- ly-sculpted, dynamic side air-conditioning, retract- which time it had already finalist in the 2012 Wes- ed from the lower air profile and uncluttered able dual cup holders built up a very strong Bank / SAGMJ Car of the intake,) flanked by two, rear styling remains and sun visors with vanity and loyal following on Year competition, widely larger, more square fog largely unchanged, bar mirrors, as well as AUX/ local soil. considered the most pres- lamp housings recessed for a slightly revised rear iPod/USB connections The second generation tigious competition on into the corners of the bumper that now incor- for the radio / CD player model, debuting in 2011 the South African motor- bumper. The lamps, posi- porates a matte black with MP3 compatibil- at the Geneva Motor ing calendar, in which it tioned centrally within the lower edge that rises up ity (the EX also sports Show, was a revolution in came second. housing, now function as at the sides to house re- steering wheel mounted design, comfort and pack- DRLs (daytime running vised rear fog lamps. The controls and hands-free aging, and took the world Look Sharp lights) and not as switch- 1.0 LX ships with 14-inch Bluetooth.) The Pican- by storm upon its launch able fog lamps: when the steel wheels with full to’s radio system now also in 2012. Following in the While the two-model vehicle is switched on, the wheel covers, while the features RDS. footsteps op Peter Schrey- Picanto line-up remains lamps automatically illu- 1.2 EX features sporty 15- Apart from a greater per- THE local trucking in- reach 4,049 sales. Bus er’s equally lauded KIA unchanged, enhance- minate. When the head- inch alloys. centage of high-strength dustry recorded a de- sales once again out- Soul and KIA Sportage, ments to the exterior lamps as switched on, the steel used in the con- cline in sales for the fifth performed the market, the Picanto represented a endow it with a sharper, daytime running lights Minor tweaks to interior struction of the Picanto’s month in a row, accord- growing 8.73% year-to- breath of fresh air in the more prominent face go off. bodyshell, greater rigidity ing to the latest statistics date to 498 units. A-segment, and rewrote thanks to a restyled front The lower edge of the Inside, the Picanto is is achieved through ring- released by the National “The buying-down the rules for small cars. bumper and a revised bumper also creates the very subtly tweaked to shaped reinforcing loops Association of Automo- trend from Extra Heavy In South Africa, the ‘tiger nose’ grille. impression of incorporat- emphasise the already within the B- and C-pil- bile Manufacturers of to Heavy Commercial Picanto took top honours The new bumper ing a front spoiler, which upmarket space, with lars, and across the floor South Africa (Naamsa,) Vehicles are continu- in the People’s Wheels features a flatter, more in combination with the changes limited to a pan and roof, plus addi- Associated Motor Hold- ing, leading to the fur- Awards for three years square design. The large, flatter and more elongat- more modern fascia sur- tional bracing at the front ings (AMH) and Amal- ther decrease in sales in a row (2011, 2012 and central air intake is now ed chrome ‘tiger nose’ rounding the Picanto’s between the cowl and sus- gamated Automobile in that segment,” said 2013,) has won numerous a single unit compared grille, contributes to the audio system. Standard pension towers. Distributors (AAD.) Rory Schulz, Managing On a year-to-date Director of UD Trucks basis, total truck sales Southern Africa. “This FAW’s new medium truck range, built with South African pride were down by 2.64% trend is a reflection of Continued from P39 to 11,928 units at the local fleet owners’ lack end of May. The Extra of confidence in the chassis’ dust and dirt tation panel and all the most cost-effective of the engine allows for application handling Heavy Commercial Ve- market, mostly as a re- endurance and longev- controls are placed well combination drivetrain easy access and single palletised loads. hicle (EHCV) segment sult of continuing poor ity – a unique South within reach of the av- be engineered to deliv- side servicing, reducing As a roll back this also lost more traction economic growth over African addition. erage-sized South Af- er the best levels of ef- operating costs. truck is ideal to pick over the first five months the past five months.” The suspension is of rican driver. Materials ficiency and durability. A waste-gated tur- up and carefully trans- of the year, declining by Schulz said that the straight ladder-type used are durable and Adding to its in- bocharger provides port a passenger car 3.8% to 5,210 units. the outlook for with semi-elliptical leaf smooth, yet comfort- ternational pedi- excellent performance to its destination. Meanwhile, sales in the rest of the year springs, together with able and sturdy. The gree the FAW 8.140 across the whole r/min When matched the Heavy Commercial remains moderate. front double acting 2m wide cab allows for FL is fitted with the range, as well as good with a dry freight or Vehicle (HCV) segment “We are expecting shock absorbers and a three-person-seat, Euro 3 Cummins ISF response through high- an insulated body, the continued its upward marginal growth in rear auxiliary springs. with a foldable mid- 3.8 litre engine. er low-end torque. new FAW truck is a trend, growing by 6.68% the local truck mar- The axles, graded for dle section. Radio and This high-pressure, The 4-circuit pro- perfect fit for opera- so far this year to 2,171 ket, subject to a slight a permissible three ton USB connection are common rail 4-cyl- tection valve, full-air tors such as bakeries sales. UD Trucks cap- improvement in eco- in front and six ton at standard fitments. inder in-line engine brake system provides and other sensitive tured 25.64% of this nomic conditions and the back, provide ample The FAW 8.140 FL is one of the latest the FAW 8.140 FL with goods transportation. market segment making relative stability in in- carrying capacity. is fitted with power from Cummins’ rep- another advantage, As a 3,5m3 tipper the it the top-selling brand terest rates and labour The new FAW cab is steering for comfort utable engine range as these are easier to FAW 8.140 FL can keep once again, with year-to- relations. However, if a forward 45° tilt, cab- and driveability. and is ideally suited maintain than vacu- up with the pace in the date growth of 12.15%. current conditions per- over engine design. It In a business environ- to the medium-weight um-hydraulic or air-hy- construction industry. Medium Commer- sist, 2015 sales would, is based on ergonomic ment where total cost truck category. draulic braking systems. The new range will cial Vehicles continued at best, match last year’s principles and provides of ownership is always This engine, fitted The braking system enjoy a two-year/unlim- its slow recovery to re- sales performance,” easy servicing access. top of mind, it has be- with a turbocharger, is includes full ABS. ited kilometre warranty cord a 6.75% decline to concluded Schulz. The digital instrumen- come imperative that water-cooled and inter- The addition of and the full extent of cooled. Benefits of this ABS and an air-cut sales and/or service particular powerplant parking brake on a from 36 local repre- include exceptional medium-sized truck sentative outlets across performance, low oper- is invaluable to the South Africa, Namibia, ating costs, low weight, safety of driver, truck and Botswana. low noise and low and payload. The Spartan-based emissions capabilities. Further interna- facility is a dedicated The 6-speed syn- tional componentry national parts distribu- chromesh manual ZF extends to a Wabco tion centre, support- 6 S 500 TO Ecolite solenoid valve sys- ed by the branches transmission is a great tem, Thunhil gearshift in Durban and Cape match, taking full ad- and Clarcor air- and Town, which act as hubs vantage of the Cum- oil-filters. to support all FAW rep- mins powerhouse while The FAW 8.140 FL is resentatives and self- adding easy driveability an impressive truck of- service operators. and full driver control. fering a wide range of Yusheng Zhang ex- The ZF transmission different applications, plains: “One of the adds to the mix a long depending on the body reasons for our success tradition for technolog- configuration. has been successful ical innovation aimed at With the FAW drop- partnerships with so overcoming commer- side body this excep- many other world class cial vehicle challenges. tional workhorse can regions and organi- Torque is a healthy take the punch in sations. We take our 450Nm between 1,200 general cargo on any partnerships very se- and 2,200r/min, while a metropolitan distri- riously and we see our solid output of 105kW bution hub. It prom- business relationship is on tap at 2,600r/min. ises to ‘thunder ahead within Africa as one These performance of the pack’ with of the most important levels make the new ample turnaround of these partnerships. Cummins engine and and speed times. Our fundamental vision the innovative ZF trans- As a van-bodied ve- for this region, using mission ideal for weight hicle the FAW 8.140 South Africa as a base, sensitive and space- FL will provide a sta- is ensuring that the constrained drivetrains. ble and safe conveyor FAW brand becomes a Advanced thermal of protected cargo, be household name across engineering has made it in express deliveries, the length and breadth the ISF engine capable general distribution or of this great continent, of running at higher for dry weight cargo and in so doing we hope operating tempera- like bakeries. to significantly contrib- tures, reducing the size Running as a taut-lin- ute to job creation and and cost of the vehicle’s er unit the FAW has the general stimula- cooling package. The the manoeuvrability to tion of the local and modular architecture work in tandem with any African economies. CBN June 2015 41 TRANSPORT & HEAVY LIFTING First National Battery for SA trucks Dymot mill rotating maintenance FIRST National Bat- tery, a subsidiary of JSE listed Metair, keeps winches SA trucks moving with DYMOT’s HE400 a safe working load ator will control the for this application its heavy-duty Raylite Mill Rotating Hy- of 250kN. speed of each winch, solving one of the truck batteries – now draulic Winches are Both winches are varying the haul and great challenges in with an extended two- used to rotate grind- powered by a single payout according- Mill Maintenance year warranty, offering mills during in- hydraulic power pack ly to maintain cable and Installation. Dy- ing even more support stallation in pairs and a single control tension and prevent mot have supplied and reliability. with a Hydraulic Pow- station (i.e. One op- mill overrun. 3 systems to Zam- The efficiency and er Pack. The HE400 erator controls both There are two bia and are current- performance of trucks hydraulic winch is winches.) The hydrau- main function selec- ly manufacturing on South African an increasing speed lic circuit is designed tions for each winch; another 3 sets for roads has a significant hydraulic winch to allow each winch Low Speed and High Panama that will bearing on the com- fully recyclable and warranty, and it’s a which can reel rope to be operated inde- Speed. The winch- be delivered before petitiveness of local come with a two-year no-brainer.” in and out and has pendently. The oper- es are purpose built end 2015. industries that rely on road freight. The reliability and durability of truck batteries is vital to the functioning of the freight operation itself. National Minister of Transport Congratulates Golden Arrow “Our heavy-duty Raylite truck batteries are made specifical- Bus Services for Prestigious RTMS Accreditation ly for the challenging conditions of South Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) was gives passengers an assurance that 20 000km intervals and a progressive African roads,” says commended by the National Minister Golden Arrow is pro-actively engaged in preventative maintenance strategy has First National Battery of Transport Dipuo Peters at the recent ensuring that they are safe. seen a significant decrease in breakdowns. Marketing Director, Andrew Webb. “They Handover of the Company’s Road can withstand the poor Transport Management System (RTMS) The provision of safe and reliable passenger Cronjé noted that the company has opted road conditions and official accreditation. transport services is the focal point around for a multi-pronged approach in terms of rugged terrain that long which Golden Arrow’s mission statement driver training, which seeks to sensitise distance haulers – and agricultural equipment RTMS is an industry-led, government- revolves. According to Chief Executive and continuously educate drivers in a – are subjected to.” supported, voluntary, self-regulation Officer Nic Cronjé, RTMS accreditation variety of ways which together form a “Competitor batter- scheme that encourages road transport was therefore a natural progression and potent behaviour modification strategy. ies simply don’t match operators to implement a management a symbol of the Company’s willingness up to the First Nation- system with outcomes that contribute to to support government’s strategies as a “We are profoundly aware that these al Battery standard,” adds Webb. “The most preserving road infrastructure, improving signatory to the United Nations Decade of measures mean very little if the human common problems ex- road safety and increasing productivity. Road Safety 2011 – 2020. being behind the steering wheel is not perienced by customers It covers vehicle maintenance, speeding proficient in defensive driving and does when using standard controls, accident and traffic violation Golden Arrow joins 146 fleets countrywide not fully understand that his decisions batteries are broken analysis, driver wellness and skills representing some 8 000 trucks and could have life-altering consequences for straps, acid spillage or the disintegration of ac- development. buses. It is the third bus operator to have himself, his passengers and other road tive materials, so we’ve received accreditation after Buscor (404 users. crafted our batteries Golden Arrow has sought over the last buses) and Intercape (152 coaches). to combat all of this century and a half to continuously improve In 2012 we introduced a compulsory two- possible damage.” and innovate and the RTMS sticker that Golden Arrow is however the single day safety refresher course that each Many South Afri- can industries, other will soon appear on every one of their largest fleet (1 100 buses) accredited to driver must attend every two years, he than freight trucks, rely buses affirms that GABS is a responsible date and RTMS auditor Oliver Naidoo says”. Feedback from this course has heavily on Raylite bat- operator that is serious about road safety noted that the Company had a number of indicated that it is not only appealing to teries to function. In- and committed to sustainable operational systems already in place to ensure best our drivers at an intellectual level but also dustrial machinery re- practices. practices in terms of vehicle maintenance taps into their empathetic side, which is liant on these batteries includes long-distance and driver performance, which in many essential for the learning process. haulers, construction In handing over the accreditation, Transport cases are far more stringent than required vehicles, open cast min- Minister Dipuo Peters urged Golden Arrow by law. It is hoped that many more transport ing vehicles, tractors, to continue to act as an example to other operators will follow Golden Arrow’s harvesters and refuse public transport operators. The Minister The company had sent their buses for lead and favour self-regulation in order removal. In short, First National Battery’s tech- noted that self-regulation is an essential tool roadworthiness testing every six months to ease the burden on traffic officials nology is at the heart of in counteracting the scourge of accidents long before it became mandatory, services and to encourage a climate of safety many flourishing South on our roads and that RTMS accreditation their vehicles at 15 000 rather than consciousness. African industries. Heavy-duty Rayli- te batteries are fully equipped with world- class technological enhancements, for increased battery performance and extended cycle life.

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• Enhanced performance • Improved safety • Corrosion resistance • Maintenance free (under normal operation conditions) • Proven reliability • Longer life [email protected] • Two-year warranty www.gabs.co.za “When your most 0800 65 64 63 precious cargo is on the back of a truck, the benefit of a reli- From left to right: Nic Cronjé (GABS), Sidwell Nche (SABOA), Dr Paul Nordengen (CSIR), able, state-of-the-art, Oliver Naidoo (JC Auditors), Adrian van Tonder (RTMS), Kathy Bell (Standard Bank), durable battery is sig- Donald Grant (Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works), nificant,” says Webb, Dipuo Peters (National Minister of Transport) and Yunis Shaik (GABS). “Add to that the fact that our batteries are 42 CBN June 2015 TRANSPORT & HEAVY LIFTING Engen nabs Yara’s Air1 Made in Africa, made tough AdBlue distribution for African conditions ENGEN Petroleum, a verting it into harmless an additional capital downstream marketer steam and nitrogen. investment, fuel sav- THAT's the New Trak- of petroleum products, It is used in conjunc- ings should cancel out ker SR from Iveco, has secured the exclu- tion with low sulphur this extra expense over which is one of the sive distribution rights diesel and low SAPS time. Consumption is first models to roll for the Air1 brand of (sulphate ash, phos- approximately 3% - off the production AdBlue in Sub-Saha- phorus and sulphur) 5% by volume of diesel line at the newly-com- ran Africa, from Yara, lubricants. Engen says consumption, differing missioned plant at the world’s largest it is the only company according to the type Rosslyn, Pretoria. manufacturer of Ad- to provide all of these of machine and the The New Trakker Blue. According to the products, making it work it does, and the SR fits into the Ive- company, they are the the one-stop shop for AdBlue tank normally co range between the first petrol company in transport companies. requires filling when dedicated off-road South Africa to do so, Currently legisla- refuelling with diesel. Trakker and the on- ahead of their multina- tion in RSA only re- The Yara/Engen dis- road Stralis and is tional competitors. quires diesel vehicles tributorship is another ideally suited for the Air1 is one of the to comply with Euro major step forward medium distance side world’s leading brands 2 emission standards, in Engen’s ongoing tipping application of AdBlue emission however there are a environmental drive. with up-to to 60% on- fluid used, in conjuc- small – but growing – Notably, its own bulk road and 40% off-road tion with Selective Cat- number of Euro 4 and fuel transport fleet re- (that is, good gravel alytic Reduction units 5 configured trucks placement programme roads) capabilities. (SCR,) to reduce nitro- operating in RSA that focuses on models It has a lighter tare gen oxide (NOx) emis- are already fitted with that run on cleaner mass, because it has a sions in diesel engines SCR units. The new diesel that are in com- single reduction axle to 37,000kg. strength and simplic- Safety is taken care exhaust gases. RSA emissions regula- pliance with Euro IV (a combination of two The weight saving ity, but are also ide- of by the fitting of Euro 6 emission lim- tions, when introduced, and V standards. 10,500kg axles with also translates to bet- ally suited for on and standard disc brakes its were promulgated will require Euro 4 or Air1 will be available disc brakes to save ter fuel economy and off-road applications. (with independent dual in Europe in Janu- Euro 5 standards. at Engen Truck Stop weight) and a 7.7mm reductions in running Power in the New pneumatic circuits) on ary this year. Engine The availability of outlets. It is import- thick steel chassis. costs for operators. Trakker SR config- front and rear axles, manufacturers have Air1 AdBlue gives ant that truck own- The SR Trakker While there have uration comes from with ABS and EBL on now conceded that the OEMs (Original ers purchase product gives the operator an been weight savings Iveco’s tried and test- the rear. only way to achieve Equipment Manufac- in sealed packaging. additional payload of made in the New Trak- ed Cursor 13 turbo- The New Trakker this emission level is turers) the flexibility Contaminants from at least 800kg when ker SR, the vehicle charged engine, which SR cabin comes in a to use Selective Cat- to introduce the latest unsealed packaging compared to the nor- still retains Iveco’s puts out 324kW of number of configu- alytic reduction units. technology vehicles will cause problems mal Trakker.The SR legendary strength power and 2,100Nm of rations, including a SCR units have use to into the RSA. Wheth- with SCR systems. Trakker tare mass is and reliability. torque, both of which low roof sleeper cab AdBlue, also known er truck owners have Air1 should be 8,970kg. A typical side The steel chassis is are available at low that is ideal for me- as DEF (Diesel Emis- heard of Air1 or Ad- stored in a cool place tipper trailer com- of ladder construction, rpm. A 600 litre lock- dium-distance side sion Fluid,) or AUS 32 Blue or not, chances indoors, kept out of di- bination will have a with pressed steel side able aluminium fuel tipping applications. (Aqueous Urea Solu- are they may soon be rect sunlight and only tare mass of around members and rivet- tank provides the New In addition, there is tion 32%.) The system driving vehicles that re- approved dispensing 9,600kg. That weight ed and bolted cross Trakker SR with the a high roof model that sprays the AdBlue into quire it. While modern equipment used as it saving means that the members. The chassis range required by me- can be used for long the exhaust gas going diesel vehicles fitted is not compatible with SR Trakker offers design and construc- dium distance haulage distance, and sepcially through a catalyst, con- with SCR systems are certain materials. a payload of close tion allow not only for operators. cross-border, transport. Serco new appointment CHRIS Bosman has itability whilst leading been appointed Gen- a top class team to eral Manager at Serco be the best. in Cape Town. Prior Serco MD, Clinton to joining Serco he Holcroft says, “Chris worked in the Vehicle and his team will strive Safety Engineering Di- to ensure our custom- vision at Duys Compo- ers continue to receive a nent Manufacturers in professional service from Pinetown, KZN. He Serco Cape.” also spent 15 years at Chris rides a unicycle Toyota Manufacturing. and enjoys mountain Bosman has relocated Chris Bosman, General biking. He is a vege- from Durban to Cape Manager at Serco. tarian and enjoys old Town to take up this po- rock music. sition. He says, “I am de- and lean manufacturing Chris placed impor- lighted to be working at experience as well as his tance on three values: Serco as it is the market general operations man- • Family leader in Truck Bodies agement which fitted • Honesty, integrity and and Trailers, the position Serco needs. commitment available was a perfect His goal for the next • Having fun, laughter match for my require- five years are to evolve and a healthy chal- ments and experience.” the Cape Town branch lenge. In return Serco and into an integrated com- He has been married look forward to the ben- ponent of the Serco to Di for 25 years and efit of Bosman’s world Group, growing both they have three children class manufacturing market share and prof- – Kevin, Brett and Kirsty.

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serco_ad_70x110.indd 1 2012/11/29 10:20 AM CBN June 2015 43 BUSINESS OUTSOURCING OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT The legal way forward IT outsourcing ensures oil THE South African Law law modules to supple- 8 Saturdays of double School has over the years ment the training learn- lectures which covers the empowered hundreds of ers receive. As a result process of administering students with legal skills of these additional skills, deceased estates from and gas firm’s profitability which have enabled them many of the School’s beginning to end and in- to forge careers in the le- graduates have an advan- cludes practical exercises. By Gerhard Greyling, manage their process- and operating units (each application.) gal profession and in the tage when enrolling at a The course opens doors Director: Industrial es. The first step to should all be using the An ideal-state IT commercial sector. university in order to ob- to a well-paid career with & Natural Resources – consolidating the IT same central service, portfolio includes a The School is accred- tain a degree, whether in attorneys, accountants Africa estate is to work out for all of these non- core team of on-shore ited by the Safety and law or in commerce. and trust companies which of these are re- core functions. Often, architects, combined Security SETA (SAS At the moment, the as an administrator of IN the heady times dundant, which tasks they can be completely with a 24/7 offshore SETA) to offer the Para- property market con- deceased estates. The of recent years, when can be migrated to oth- outsourced to special- support team that legal National Certificate tinues to recover and Law School is one of few crude oil prices raced er systems, and where ist service providers in leverages its experi- and is also accredited by the South African Law in the country accred- away to well over licensing and main- the relevant field. ence in many geogra- the Chartered Secretaries School’s Conveyancing ited to provide training US$100 per barrel, the tenance savings can phies and implements of South Africa (CSSA) and Finances course for the CSSA qualifica- world’s oil producers be generated. Smarter approaches stringent global stan- to offer training for the will equip conveyanc- tions and will be offering enjoyed a very profit- Companies may to maintenance dards for IT service CSSA qualification. ing paralegals at just the training for level 1 of the able time. Now, the Oil benefit by prioritis- management. The re- The South African Law right time with the right CSSA qualification in on and Gas industry is being solutions and sys- Gone are the days search and consulting School offers training skills to enter this grow- both a part-time and full- ing forced to adapt to tems that simplify, of job cards and the company, Information from its campus situated ing market. The highly time basis. the ‘new normal’ of oil standardise and en- manual processing of Services Group cites in the Cape Town CBD successful Conveyanc- Due to the fact that the at a $50-70 price point. able inter-operability maintenance tasks. the fact that: on both a part-time and ing programme includes Companies Act requires The dramatic slide in across an organisation With the right enter- “While 45% of the full-time basis. basic hands-on training companies listed on the market prices is causing or an enterprise. prise mobility tech- Forbes Global 2000 The school continues to on the GhostConvey Johannesburg Stock Ex- major players to curtail nology in place, field currently use out- offer its highly regarded software, which is the change to employ a suit- some of their planned Sweating the value engineers can interact sourcing, only 36% of paralegal course, which software most widely ably qualified company large-scale projects, re- of shared assets real-time with the en- oil and gas companies is the most comprehen- used in conveyancing law secretary, the CSSA duce their workforces, tire database of the or- in the Forbes Global sive and in-depth parale- firms as well as tuition qualification leads to a and release lower divi- Oil and Gas players ganisation – receiving 2000 have taken ad- gal programme offered in the financial transac- lifetime career in cor- dends to shareholders. should clearly distin- urgent tasks via smart- vantage of this basic by any private paralegal tions which accompany porate governance. But, being a highly guish between those phone or tablet, log- business strategy.” school. In addition to the property transfers. Corporate Governance capital-intensive indus- functions that are core ging new incidents as Oil and Gas com- required modules that The School’s Admin- professionals are high- try, the producers of to the company (the they encounter prob- panies are there- make up the national istration of Deceased ly sought-after and the oil and gas, and those areas within which lems, or viewing step- fore lagging behind qualification, the school Estates course is an in- qualification is rec- involved in the pipe- they’d look to achieve by-step instructions or their peers in other offers seven additional tensive programme of ognised internationally. line transportation, are a competitive advan- video clips. industries when it unable to simply scale tage over industry With accurate comes to the adop- down their operations peers,) and those that geo-location information of IT outsourcing Meeting your requirements in times of weaker mar- are non-core. tion about the engi- and offshoring. ket conditions. All of those func- neers’ movements, the The weaker oil price COZENS Recruitment of divisions in the group; tal peace of mind and So many major play- tions that can be re- organisation is able may just be the cata- has 30 years’ experience its Permanent Division access to a well-man- ers in this sector are garded as non-core to allocate resourc- lyst that the industry in the recruitment sec- specialises in placing aged database of skill looking towards tech- should be serviced es and individuals far needs. By adopting tor, which has resulted staff across the board, sets. In addition to nology to help them by central, back-of- more efficiently. a strategic approach in the company’s abili- from senior executives this, you would also maintain profitability fice functions that are By working closely to IT and capitalising ty to provide its clients to entry level employees, have the flexibility to seen in recent years, powered by Cloud- with a global outsourc- on the latest advance- with their most valu- from general to execu- draw from this pool but in the US$50-70 based technology. ing partner, oil and gas ments in areas like able asset – Human tive and industry specif- the skills that suit your current reality. At Wi- Functions that players benefit both Cloud and Mobility, Capital. Today, Cozens ic positions. Its Casuals operational needs, pro, we believe that may be candidates from the labour arbi- Oil and Gas players is known as an industry Division manage tempo- whilst we take care of strategic enterprise IT for central cloud- trage savings of off- will enjoy the bene- leader and claims to rary staff and recruit for all the hassles associ- investments combined based capabilities in- shore resources, as well fits of cost-efficien- be the largest private- all requirements ranging ated with being an em- with the right outsourc- clude Accounts Pay- as access to specialists cies, global best-prac- ly-owned recruitment from temp. employees ployer,” says a compa- ing strategy can assist able or Regulatory that focus on specif- tice, and greater company in South Af- for bulk projects to can- ny spokesperson. in three ways: and Compliance. ic functional areas of visibility over the rica. Cozens Manamela didates that have to meet Through outsourc- Different divisions the technology estate entire organisation. and Associates recently personalised require- ing your staffing re- • Enhancing opera- had its BBEEE status ments. The company’s quirements to Cozens, tional excellence evaluated by IRBA Technical Services Divi- you have the opportu- • Leveraging the verification agency sion recruits staff from nity to focus on your value of and has been awarded artisans to engineers on core business, whilst shared assets a Level 3 contributor both a contractual and leaving the opera- • Smarter approach- certificate. Throughout permanent basis, and its tional aspects of your es to maintenance the years, the company Contracting/Outsourced organisation to a com- has successfully adapt- Labour Division recruits pany that is uniquely Enhancing ed to the many changes outsourced staff for all structured to deal with operational within the South Afri- your project require- any personnel issues. excellence can labour market and ments, ensuring the right You will be guaran- has effectively grown skills, in the right place, teed of being able to Many of the major into a versatile staffing at the right time. get the right skills, in oil and gas companies solutions provider. “We would be able the right place, at the have a dizzying array Cozens have a number to provide you with to- right time. of applications that

Cozens 100x150 Advert B.indd 1 2015/05/28 2:43 PM 44 CBN June 2015 COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY Oceana thanks its lucky stars CAPE TOWN-based period in order to main- chard landings at the St sales volumes, aided by riod. He reported that fishing conglomerate tain appropriate overall Helena Bay cannery had higher sales prices and a the squid business gen- Oceana Group can (lit- quota requirements.” been good. Oceana’s favourable exchange rate, erated a profit due to erally) thank its Lucky Although improved current season landings resulted in an increase in improved landings and Star(s) for a respect- catch rates in Namib- of industrial fish to the profits in the current pe- higher sales volumes. able six months to end ia – during the inter- group’s fishmeal plants March after profits from im period – resulted were higher than the pre- its horse mackerel catch in increased revenue, vious season, allowing slipped away. Oceana’s margins were adversely improved production ef- Dropping nets horse mackerel segment impacted by the cost of ficiencies and lower cost has netted reliable prof- additional purchased of manufactured prod- it hauls over the last few quota and the timing of uct. Kuttel said profits in Louisiana years. But in the interim owned quota caught. from fishmeal operations period Oceana report- In South Africa the were above the same pe- ed that profits nearly Precautionary Maxi- riod last year due to the FISHING group Oceana has made a bold halved to R109m with mum Catch Limit for of fish in the market duction in volumes. combined effect of in- move offshore by proposing the R4.6bn ac- the division hit by a per- targeted catch of horse from Namibia, Angola “Volume relative to creased volumes, weaker quisition of Louisiana-based fish oil and fish fect storm. mackerel increased by and Mauritania. the prior year was neg- exchange rate and strong meal specialist Daybrook Fisheries. Oceana CEO Fran- 10% to 41,927tons. Un- Fortunately Oceana’s atively impacted by the global pricing. The transaction, if approved, will make cois Kuttel reported that fortunately catch rates canned fish and fish- implementation of a Oceana’s smaller Oceana one of the biggest fishing companies while the 2015 Namibian in South African waters meal segment – which price increase in January ‘Lobster, Squid and in the world with combined annual revenues horse mackerel TAC were significantly re- includes its best selling (prior year price increase French Fries’ division of well over R6bn and profits of over R1.3bn. (total allowable catch) duced due to the con- Lucky Star canned pil- was implemented in also performed com- Daybrook catches the Gulf Menhaydren remained unchanged tinued scarcity of horse chards brand – made a March.) This impact off- mendably, reporting species, which has not sport or eating value for 2015 at 350,000 tons, mackerel in traditional strong comeback in the set good volume growth profits up strongly other than being processed into fish meal that country’s Ministry fishing grounds. interim period. Reve- in the first four months.” at R35m (previously and fish oil. The products are for use mainly of Fisheries and Marine Kuttel disclosed nue moved up to almost Kuttel noted that the R22m.) The strong per- in aquaculture, pet food and animal feeds. Resources continued to that profit from horse R1.6bn (2014: R1.4bn) initial 2015 South Af- formance came despite The company has been consistently profit- allocate further quota to mackerel in South Af- and profits shifted up rican TAC for pilchard the 2015 TAC for West able over the long-term – save for two profit the new rights holders. rica decreased as a to R167m (previously decreased to 75,443 tons coast lobster decreasing blips when Hurricane Katrina blew in 2005 This, he said, resulted direct result of lower R125m.) Kuttel said rev- (2014: 90,000 tons.) But by 17% to 1,801 tons and and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. in a reduction of owned tonnage caught for the enue growth for canned he expected this would the quota available to Oceana has indicated there is potential to quota held by the group. period. He added that fish has been achieved return to prior year lev- Oceana for the current expand the current Daybrook operations, “As a result the percent- horse mackerel pricing mainly through inflation- els once the provisional season dropping to 238 and that the enlarged group would be able to age of purchased quota was also under pressure ary price adjustments TAC was reviewed later tons (2014: 288 tons.) better angle for other global opportunities. has increased over the following an oversupply – which offset a 4% re- this year. Kuttel said pil- Kuttel said improved Sea Harvest’s social responsibility THROUGH Sea Har- tiatives and ensures that sional guidance and men- donated more than R1m in many life-changing played an integral part in is available twice a week vest– a South African the funds are directed to- toring. In financial terms, to help fund necessary victories for both our various success stories in- to assist them with any fishing company – and wards the key areas of job more than several million improvements to the Red employees and the West cluding the management challenges they may be its CSI responsibilities, creation, education, skills rand has been made Cross Children’s Hospital Coast community. of more than 600 cases facing. Sea Harvest em- programmes have been development, health and available through the Sea – the largest, stand-alone, Borne of this partner- of substance abuse and ployees, on referral from created with the specific sport. Since its inception, Harvest Foundation as- tertiary hospital dedicat- ship, the Sea Harvest childcare interventions, the social worker, can re- intention of taking the the foundation has en- sisting in the form of bur- ed to healing children in Social Development including the removal of ceive free counselling and West Coast community abled various communi- sary support, sport as well Sub-Saharan Africa. Office, situated in Sal- children to foster care to treatment from any of the and Sea Harvest employ- ty-based and community as health and community In 2012, Sea Harvest danha Main Road, was date. “This essential ser- eight state facilities avail- ees forward in to a better, driven organisations and welfare in and around the entered in to a working established and in less vice has also been made able on the West Coast,” brighter future. projects to achieve their West Coast region. relationship with the West than two years, an addi- available to our employ- the company said. The Sea Harvest Foun- goals through financial In addition to this, Sea Coast Western Cape De- tional five satellite offices ees through the Sea Har- “With the assistance dation manages a port- assistance, physical assis- Harvest’s Kids-for-Kids partment of Social Devel- were opened in the re- vest Onsite Clinic where of the Department of folio of projects and ini- tance as well as profes- campaign has, since 2010, opment that has resulted gion. These offices have a resident social worker Social Development, we have also created an Af- ter-Rehabilitation Care programme that aims to provide support group assistance to employees who have attended alcohol and drug rehabilitation programmes. These sessions are hosted on the company premises, take place after hours on a weekly basis and are open to all families of affected employees." This year, the Founda- tion will focus its attention on education as the business prepares to launch the Sea Harvest Pre-Pri- mary facility at Diazville Primary School. Partner- ing with the Department of Education, this facility will welcome an additional 60 children to the institution and will be available to both Sea Harvest employees and the wider Diazville community. “At Sea Harvest we understand that corporate social responsibility is no longer an optional extra and that it now serves as an integral part of any business strategy and practice. It is for this very reason that we

TM remain steadfast in our commitment to social development and change both along the West Coast and the broader Cape region.”

CAPE BUSINESS NEWS_final.indd 1 2015/06/04 4:35 PM CBN June 2015 45 COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY 'South Africa’s hake fishery is sustainable and well managed' according to MSC THE 51 trawler own- pendent certification an important achieve- that we achieve the cri- • The industry is fund- ry and Fisheries, the the association. ers and operators in agency scrutinised ev- ment for the deep-sea teria of sustainable util- ing and supporting University of Cape It is one of approx- South Africa’s Deep ery aspect of the fish- fishery and very good isation of the resource,” a ground-breaking, Town and the South imately 250 fisheries Sea Trawling Industry ery’s management and news for South Afri- says Reddell. long-term research African Environ- around the world that Association (SADS- once again found it to ca,” said Dr Johann Since the initial project that will mental Observation have been certified by TIA) have received comply with the MSC’s Augustyn, secretary MSC certification in examine the impacts Network. the MSC. Together, word that the Marine main principles. of SADSTIA. 2004, improved fishing of trawling on the MSC-certified fisheries Stewardship Council “Recent economic practices have result- marine environ- South Africa’s deep- currently catch about (MSC) has approved a These are: studies have shown that ed in major environment. The research sea trawl fishery is the nine million metric further five-year certifi- • A fishery is conduct- securing the health of mental achievements. is being conducted only fishery in Africa tons of seafood annual- cation for the deep-sea ed in such a way the deep-sea fishery has For instance: in partnership with to have achieved ac- ly – close to 10% of the trawl fishery. that it does not lead prevented the loss of the Department of creditation from the total harvest from wild This is the third time to over fishing or a up to 12,000 jobs with- • Trawl grounds have Agriculture, Forest- MSC according to capture fisheries. the fishery has secured decrease in the stock in the fishing industry been “ring fenced” certification from the • Fishing operations and growing demand so as to prevent MSC, the world’s lead- do not impact on the (particularly in north- damage to lightly ing certification and health of the marine ern Europe) for certi- trawled areas and eco-labelling program ecosystem fied sustainable seafood protect natural ref- for sustainable wild- • Fishing is managed products has resulted uges for hake. Trawl- caught seafood. The and regulated in a in the expansion of ing outside the ring association claims that responsible way. export markets worth fenced zone requires in 2004 it became the US$197m (R2.24bn.)” an environmental first hake fishery in the SADSTIA’s members According to Tim impact assessment. world to be judged by are the trawler owners Reddell, chairman of • There has been the MSC as ‘sustainable and operators that deliv- SADSTIA and a Direc- a 99% reduction and well managed.’ Af- er hake to fish and chip tor of Viking Fishing, in the number of ter the initial five-year shops in every corner of one of the advantages of albatrosses that are certification period South Africa; process holding MSC certifica- accidentally injured came to an end in 2009, and package fish fin- tion is that it has made and sometimes the fishery was re-as- gers and other popular trawler owners and op- killed by trawl gear. sessed and re-certified hake products for local erators more aware of • Bycatch (species for a five-year period supermarkets; and also the ways in which their other than hake in 2010. The latest cer- supply a demanding in- vessels and operations that are caught in tification comes after ternational market with interact with the envi- trawl nets, including a rigorous 12-month a range of value-added ronment. kingklip and monk) re-assessment process, hake products. “It has focused our is better managed during which an inde- “The certification is attention on ensuring than ever before. Executive appointment brings new vision and expertise to SPP THE executive man- to grow its business agement team of Cape by actively expand- Town-based Southern ing its Volvo Pen- Power Products (SPP) ta offering through has been strengthened focus across the with the recent ap- broader commercial pointment of Jacques marine market, and Brümmer as CEO. acquiring addition- The appointment of al agencies and new Brümmer - a former technologies which director of Cummins complement its existing Southern Africa and product portfolio. a man with more than The company, the 20 years’ experience official South African in the African diesel importer and distrib- market - is aimed at utor of Volvo Penta supporting the existing marine engines, gen- SPP executive team, erators, accessories led by SPP founder and parts, also rep- and Managing Direc- resents top brands tor, Noel Holmes, in such as the Wester- realising the compa- beke range of marine ny’s future growth and generators and acces- expansion plans. sories, Cruisair ma- Jacques Brümmer, newly-appointed CEO of According to rine air conditioning Southern Power Products. Holmes, “Jacques’ ap- systems, Aquadrive pointment brings new anti-vibration systems changing needs of the SPP portfolio. Fur- vision and expertise to and Hidea outboard marine industry. ther additions will SPP and we look for- motors, spare parts “As SPP, we are be unveiled at Cape ward to him using his and accessories. now better positioned Town’s annual Boat extensive African mar- Brümmer’s ap- to serve the African Show, which takes ket insight, passion pointment also com- governmental, com- place from October for business develop- plements the recent, mercial and recre- 9 – 11 this year. ment enabled by de- vertical integration of ational marine sec- According to James velopment of dynamic SPP into the Nautic tors and to provide Fisher, Nautic CEO, teams and strong cus- Africa Group, a move sales and service sup- “We are delighted tomer relationships, which, according to port excellence for to have SPP - which as well as his strong Holmes, “is a signifi- existing and any new has been active in the product knowledge to cant value-add for SPP products and technol- South African marine assist SPP in achieving in light of Nautic’s ogies which we intro- industry since 1985 – its growth ambitions.” presence and strength duce into our portfo- become an indepen- SPP, which is in- across Africa.” lio,” says Brümmer. dent member of the tent on becoming the “SPP’s integration The DOEN Pacif- Nautic Group. Our preferred supplier of into the Nautic Group ic Waterjet product alliance is one which leading, innovative has given us the injec- range- which Nautic promises to be mutu- technologies to the tion of transformation acquired in 2014 - ally beneficial to both Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd - 76 Marine Drive, Paarden Eiland 7420 marine industry, plans we needed to meet the will be added to the SPP and Nautic.” Tel: 021 511 0653 I Fax: 021 510 3049 I [email protected] 46 CBN June 2015 PUMPS & VALVES Training company expands into gulf 2KG Training has ex- ers, and works with pump efficiency of 80% only “We think that budg- ly true of mechanical tended its footprint out- manufacturers abroad. achieving 60%?” etary constraints will seals, where the flush- side Africa, partnering TAS also works with To answer these ques- prevent the power util- ing plans have be- with a Qatari engineer- end users to investigate tions, TAS Online de- ities themselves from come complicated,” ing group to run train- machine underper- livers real time pump becoming the main Rosen notes. ing modules across the formance. Harry Rosen, performance monitoring, driver of training,” According to Rosen, Gulf States. managing director of allowing recommenda- said Rosen. companies should re- The modules will be both 2KG Training and tions to be made on how “However, we antic- think their instinctive customised to dovetail TAS, explained that to improve the efficien- ipate contractors com- reaction to stop training with specific require- plant performance anal- cy and reliability of the pensating to some extent in order to conserve rev- ments identified during ysis is offered through pumping system. so that they can position enue during the current Level One assessments TAS Online. 2KG Training dove- themselves for the huge economic downturn. of individual plant ef- “We ask the real- tails with this service potential that power “Certainly, a large ficiency in the United ly difficult questions,” to involve plant engi- station maintenance plant such as a refinery Arab Emirates and Saudi he said. “We ask the neers, technicians and will have in South Afri- or a power station may Arabia, as well as Oman, unpleasant questions.” operators in the overall ca over the next five to save R10m or R20m by Kuwait and Qatar itself. “If the software is process of improving ten years.” cancelling training, but if 2KG Training is a sis- optimising pump selec- machine performance. Besides power gener- one year from now there ter company of Techni- tion, why when we go The first training ation and petrochemical is a fire that destroys cal Application Software into the plants do we courses were run by Lar- refineries, 2KG Train- equipment worth R50m, (TAS,) a developer of find that 70% of pumps ry Bachus, the renowned ing targets public water or a pump failure that customised computer are installed in appli- pump expert known in- supply and wastewater costs R150m in down- programmes for pump cations for which they ternationally by his mon- treatment plants, the time, then to cut train- selection and perfor- are not designed? Why iker “The Pump Guy.” sugar, pulp, paper and ing would have been the mance charting, and test are pumps failing after These courses focus on AES Harry Rosen, MD of 2KG Training and TAS. other process industries, wrong decision, because bed analysis and automa- two years when they how to avoid the need and pump and com- proper training would tion. TAS counts all ma- are designed to last five to rebuild pumps and presented by AESSEAL restore the nation’s pow- pressor intensive man- have prevented both of jor South African pump years? Why are pumps seals by recognising the including a British exam er grid,” Rosen said, “but ufacturing such as the these situations.” Sund-Aespumpcompanies as itsCBN custom 260mm- x that72mm* are 10/8/13 designed 6:09 for PM an Page value 1 of maintenance, recognised as a Level operational experience is automotive industry. Rosen’s advice is rath- C M Y CM MY CY CMY Kand by identifying and One qualification, allow- lacking, and this is where Mining, though cur- er to identify the critical eliminating the factors ing the student to con- we see one of the biggest rently quite small as a team essential to main- that lead to process duct vibration analysis local training opportuni- training market, has po- tain core plant functions, pump failure. and condition monitor- ties.” tential because of the and to restrict training to Today there are ad- ing professionally. Rosen explained that very high percentage of that team alone. ditional courses on The core perspective 2KG’s training modules the total energy bill ac- “The paradox of the compressors, valves at 2KG remains one of for the power generation counted for by pumps – training market is that an and pipes, mechanical pump system optimi- sector go beyond the the- approximately 20%. economic boom provides seals, bearings, condi- sation, however, and ory provided by tertiary Valves training, like the budget for training tion monitoring and per- the company has intro- education, providing di- pumps, focuses on cor- but restricts staff availa- formance monitoring, duced Level One plant rection on “how to design recting the all too com- bility because clients are with trainers sourced assessments to identify a power station according mon practice of installing operating at full capac- from a network of 22 opportunities for sav- to the code, how to size the wrong valve for the ity and need all staff at experts worldwide. ings and performance piping according to the application, again result- the plant. The converse 2KG Training’s in- improvements, fol- standard, and how to ing in premature valve is true during a down- clusion of trainers from lowed by training pro- ensure that a pump isn’t failure and energy wast- turn – the time is there abroad has been enthu- grammes to put these in going to fail.” age of about 15%, typi- but not the budget,” siastically supported by place. This is the format The 2KG Training cally running to hundreds Rosen said. several key multinational that will be followed in focus on pumps, pipes of thousands of rands His advice, “Train any- manufacturers. the Gulf. and valves is well suited per year. way, but at a lower level AESSEAL, for exam- In South Africa, to power stations with “Valves are less com- to accommodate budget- ple, has made available Rosen sees major train- their boiler feed pumps, plicated than pumps, ary constraints, thereby its mechanical seals ex- ing opportunities in the condenser pumps, cool- but there remains a lot defending against losses perts worldwide, among power generation sec- ing water pumps and ash that can be improved caused by inadequately them Dr Chris Carmo- tor, chiefly among staff slurry pumps, and where through training.” trained personnel. dy, arguably Britain’s that need to be iden- keeping these pumps 2KG remains inde- “South Africa has the leading authority on tified and up-skilled running avoids the un- pendent of all manufac- people and the capabili- mechanical seals. for power station and planned power outages turers, though the com- ty to build power plants, All courses offered by grid maintenance. caused by pump failures pany works with all of projects, roads etc as 2KG Training are CPD “South Africa has the which, Rosen notes, are them to remain current good as any in the world, accredited to help main- operators, technicians rarely supported by the on the latest technologi- and a big part of this ca- tain professional status, and engineers that the stand-by pumps that used cal developments. pability is the training,” with the vibration course power utilities need to to be the norm. “This is particular- he concludes. 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THE new Cavex garded for their proven throughput both within 700CVX hydrocyclone efficiency and high ca- current plants and in from Weir Minerals pacity performance for greenfield operations. can achieve up to 50% decades. Cavex CVX The Cavex 700CVX higher throughput ca- hydrocyclones are de- hydrocyclone is typical pacity in comparison signed to withstand of the company’s com- with competitor cy- severe abrasion caused mitment to best prac- clones in the 26 inch di- by the rotational flow tice and is backed up by ameter range, due to its of solids and slurry. Weir Minerals’ exten- larger inlet and vortex “The unique shape sive global service and finder configuration. of the Cavex hydrocy- aftermarket support. According to Shel- clone range features a The harsh African don Gabriel, product laminar spiral inlet ge- mining conditions manager cyclones of ometry that allows the provide particularly Weir Minerals Africa Sheldon Gabriel, product manager for cyclones at slurry to follow a nat- tough operating con- and Middle East, the Weir Minerals Africa. ural path without en- ditions for installed Cavex 700CVX hydro- countering any shelves, equipment, but this cyclone has a small, the company and un- many mines having to edges or corners." has been catered for more space efficient derlines our philos- process more ore than "This reduces turbu- with the Cavex 700 body, making it ideal ophy of driving cus- they have in the past. lence inside the hydro- CVX hydrocyclone, for new installations. tomer centricity in all “In these conditions, cyclone, which helps which features fabri- “It is also perfectly product development.” increasing throughput maximise separation cated steel or cast duc- suited and sized to fit Mark Lockyer, is essential. Sites that efficiency, hydrau- tile casing, replaceable into existing cyclone Weir Minerals’ global can achieve higher lic capacity and wear elastomer liners up to clusters for easy ret- product manager hy- throughput with mini- life, while minimis- 45mm thick, ceramic rofitting, adding sub- drocyclones, says that mal capital expenditure ing localised wear in lower cones, rubber stantially to increased the need to increase certainly have a com- the feed chamber and lined steel vortex find- capacity. This hydro- throughput to main- petitive advantage.” vortex finder.” ers, rubber or ceramic cyclone is the result tain production levels Gabriel says that Weir Minerals Africa spigots, rubber lined of extensive research is a reality for much Cavex hydrocyclones is dedicated to ensuring steel overflow pipe or and development by of the industry, with have been highly re- its products maximise air core booster caps.

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Spanish Fly - Fire in the loins and wart treatment IN THE NEXT ISSUE: Continued from Back Page Fly: Augustus Caesar’s duction is that canthari- unproven as yet. well-known anti-nausea glasses of tonic to reach • Materials handling & equipment wife is known to have din, like so many other Viagra, the modern drug. Eglonyl seems to the required dose for leg • Maritime industry: Port operations spiked visitors’ drinks drugs, has some other, day Spanish Fly, not be pretty effective and cramps! Presumably – I Shipping with desiccated beetle less well known uses. In only helps erectile dys- widely used, but its use is have not seen any rele- • Offshore mining & drilling powder in order to en- this case it’s really a case function, but has been still slightly controversial vant medical research – courage sexual indiscre- of from the sublime to recorded as being of in some circles. Breast if you add gin to the ton- • Money matters: tions which could later be the ridiculous. If your some use in that dread- enlargement, breast ten- ic, the number of glasses Financial & consulting services used as blackmail. The in- GP walks in with a small ed problem of mountain derness and unwanted needed for a pain free • Water: Engineering / Infrastructure / famous Marquis de Sade bottle marked ‘Cantha- climbers - altitude sick- leaking nipples were a night might well be less. Dewatering / Maintenance & tried to light the fires of radin – Poison’, relax, ness. No doubt this has known side-effect in both Beta-blockers, once equipment an orgy by slipping some you are probably about resulted in some light Eglonyl and, to a lesser the frontline treatment prostitutes chocolates to be treated for warts relief at the summit of degree, Motilium, so it in high blood pressure, • Mechanical power transmission & loaded with cantharidin. or another common Kilimanjaro, or, at the wasn’t long before some are now commonly used geared technology They all survived painful, skin problem known as very least, some tasteless bright spark turned the as a non-sedating ‘calm- • Electrical industry near fatal side-effects, molluscum. Careful ap- puns. (…a hard climb?) negative effects to posi- ative’ in anxious students • Risk cover & management: but the Marquis received plication of this blister- And, since we have al- tive use. at exam time or for part- Short- / Medium- / Long-term the death sentence for ing irritant, by a skilled ready mentioned warts, All gin and tonic lov- time orators/actors with attempted murder –only practitioner, will often if your doctor is adverse ers know that the bitter stage fright. Or, oddly insurance to escape at the last mo- remove warts painlessly. to the use of Spanish substance in tonic is qui- enough, also a successful • Modern office: Equipment / ment. Oh, and the ancient Chi- Fly as a wart remover, nine and that it is used migraine prophylactic in IT solutions / Mobile communication King Louis XIV is re- nese used cantharidin, he/she might trot out in the treatment of ma- some sufferers. • Machine & power tools puted to have been an human faeces, arsenic a script for cimetidine laria. What is perhaps A puff or two of some • Security :Surveillance / Access unsuspecting victim of and a toxic plant known (Tagamet) – a drug used less well known is that of the commonly used the drug – slipped to him as wolfsbane, to make for stomach and duo- quinine is a popular, if asthma aerosols have Control/ Fencing / Protective clothing by Madame de Mon- the earliest recorded denal ulcers. This ulcer unofficial, treatment of been known to slow down and Equipment tespan over a period of stink-bombs! Well, as drug stimulates T-lym- painful nocturnal leg uterine contractions • Industrial Metals and Allied industries 13 years. Since she was Confucius said: ‘All work phocytes, an important cramps. Medical ex- during the early stages of • Electronics the French king’s favou- and no play makes Chou anti-viral agent. Warts, perts are a little wary of labour – of some use in • Additional distribution rite mistress, she wanted a dull boy.’ as you probably know, giving their blessing to certain obstetric circum- to be sure that the royal A classic example of are the result of a viral the treatment since the stances. But please do not 􀀀 Distributech Africa loins were constantly on double usage in drugs skin infection. drug does have some try this at home – without fire! In the 18th century is the old family favou- In South Africa, unpleasant side-effects, your doctor’s consent, at cantharidin became very rite, aspirin. Produced breast-feeding mothers especially in higher any rate. Cape Business News is always on the lookout fashionable in France originally as a treatment who struggle with insuffi- doses. Nonetheless, One of the strangest for stories of companies that are shaping the and was known by the for pain and fever, it is cient milk are often given it remains popular as ‘second uses’ examples is Cape business landscape. If your company has more genteel name of now used extensively as the mild anti-depressant one of the few effective the well-known sleeping a story to share, in these, or any other business ‘pastilles Richelieu.’ No a ‘blood-thinner’ to pre- espiride (Eglonyl) to treatments. Check with pill, zolpidem (Stilnox.) sector, send your story to [email protected] for doubt there’s a good sto- vent or treat strokes and stimulate production. In your GP and stick to the A South African doctor, consideration. ry behind the name. heart attacks. It is reput- the UK you are more prescribed dose. 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[email protected] DYMOT ENGINEERING CO. (Pty) Ltd Tel: 011 970 1920 I Fax: 011 970 1979 www.mfactors.co.za www.dymot.co.za I Email: [email protected] Trust me, I’m a politician INTER has hit the Cape of Storms talking politics now. Fransman the Fearless good, Doctor Danny spun a yarn about lec- and with the drop in temperature came to their rescue, making promises of turing his newly acquired city councillors ON THE CONTRARY Wcame its ugly twin sister, a drop in roofs over heads for ever. Or at least until about keeping the spending down. Not so desire for the cooling effects of the finest the next election. many overseas flights, he told them. And from the brew master. As a result, I have “You should have seen those old white Doctor D then thought to himself, ‘Danny, been less inclined to ponder the meaning people doing the toyi-toyi as if it was the how will it look if the very day after telling of life, while of course peacefully minding vastrap,” sniggered Luke the Dude who spendthrift councillors to cut out the flying, my own business, in a quiet corner of the had, for once, sneaked in quietly. “All of you go off yourself and fly to Switzerland?’ ancient gentleman’s bar where strangers be- them ANC activists!” No, even though the good citizens of PE come familiar. “Until they saw the light through the would not be paying for his flight, so to In more ways than one. thickery,” opined Jean-J in his French way, speak, it was all about impression. No no, he But then, it appears that Luke the Dude “then they cried the long tears of a lover had nothing to hide from the Swiss police; has become a favourite of my reader, who abandoned.” he cancelled his flight because he wanted to Pieter Schoombee requested a reappearance of this, to my “Ja,” agreed Luke the Dude, “or the an- set a good example. So said Danny.” trusting mind, strange person. And so it gry tears of a voter who fell for a political “And so he used his right to make a fool happened that, always striving to please, salesman’s promises. Old operator that of himself,” insisted Colin the Golfer. “As Thus we were seeking solutions to the I forced myself to take a break from strict Fransman. Did the same thing with the I’ve said.” problems foisted on our country. But there moderation and visit the local governor. Or Minstrels. Promised the Klopse a pot of “At least he had the good sense,” added remained one question to which we found the governor at the local, if you wish. gold, so they put on the ANC colours, sang Jean-J out of a sense of poetic justice, “to no answer: Why are Mbalula and his com- There I spied nothing gentle in the gen- and danced for Zuma, shouted ‘Amandla!’ stay away when that one, Mbalula, told the rades so upset about this Fifa bribe? We tleman’s bar, so I found solitude in a cor- and then, empty pot. Worse, they got insults world press we South Africans were so nice, have the Arms Deal Scandal, we have the ner of the ladies’ bar. There, too, I spied instead. ANC told them they were useless we gave R120m away out of the goodness of Nkandla Scandal, we have the Schabir no-one ladylike, in fact just the opposite in and did not deserve a promised cent be- our bleeding hearts. Shaik Scandal, we have bribes, corruption the form of our learned bartender. Which cause the DA was still in charge.” “And we definitely do not want to know and crooked tenders all over the country … suited me fine. But yes, you saw it coming. By now the usual guilty-as-charged have what that one, Jack Warner, did with it.” aren’t they used to it by now? Long before I mellowed into sympathy for all migrated to the Ladies Bar, no doubt “Now now,” admonished Big Nick, only • Quote of the month. A jovial President our poorly treated government in its subjec- attracted by our vibrant repartee. So it was to be rudely interrupted by Luke the Dude, Jacob Zuma at the World Economic Forum tion to international insult and innuendo at Colin the Golfer who said, “Small change, who is not interested in any other side of on June 4: “Parliament takes corruption the hands of the cowboys at the FBI, I was small change! What about the R120m for the story. “You,” he pointed out, “have al- very seriously − in this country even the arrested in sobriety by a loud greeting of “I the privilege of building useless stadiums ready had your right of presumption. Do president is investigated!” know that dude!” for the World Cup?” Colin is strictly a 19th not presume that you can speak again!” E-mail: [email protected] Nope, Luke the Dude it was not, it was hole golfer; he ignores the other holes with my old friend Jean-Jay − Frenchman, poet, superior disdain. rugby lover, defender of Israel and farmer. “Now now,” spoke the voice of reason Spanish Fly - Fire And him I was happy to see. “How is Frans- emanating from Big Nick, a perennial PAPA DOC man,” I asked, enquiring not about his friend of the underdog. “Everybody has a health or that of any of any other French- right to a presumption of innocence until in the loins and man, but, of course, about the leader of proven guilty.” the ANC in the Western Cape, the “Hon- “They also reserve the right to make wart treatment ourable” Marius Fransman. The latter has fools of themselves,” insisted Colin the been noticed from time to time on our side Golfer much like our minister of sports and HE 2cm long, metallic green blister of the mountain, making promises. fun. “What about Doctor Mayor Danny beetle – Lytta vesicatoria – has been “That one,” said Jean-J, “still front- Jordaan, who suddenly cancelled his flight Tknown to the medical world and, in fact, runner for the title master of the motor to Switzerland just after his Fifa comrades the general populace, since the time of Hippo- Peter Reinders mouths. A loud man with little to be loud got themselves arrested by the Swiss po- crates in ancient Greece. Prior to mating, the about. But unheard in Paradise Park.” lice? Dangerous place that, for the hero of male beetle squeezes a substance known as Paradise, for those seeking it, can be the 2010 World Cup, we all thought.” cantharidin from its knees and places it on his (and womankind) from harvesting the poor found just before the first traffic lights He was right, we all did, even those not head for his lady to sniff. If the olfactory ex- beetle for the past two millenniums. as you approach Onrusrivier from Cape habitually into thinking, much like our min- perience is satisfactory, the sniffing is followed This dangerous aphrodisiac became known Town. It is a large caravan park in private ister of sports and fun. by mounting, after which the sticky substance as Spanish Fly – a name which is still in inter- ownership on the banks of a lake. And over “That’s only half the story,” remembered is used to smear over her eggs. Cantharidin is national use. The origin of the name is ob- the last half a century most of the residents Luke the Dude. “He couldn’t keep his Doc- noxious enough to protect her eggs from end- scure since the beetle is no fly and not primar- have erected permanent homes. Trouble tor Mayor mouth shut, could he? Much like ing up as another insect or bird’s meal. ily found in Spain, but when it comes to ‘fire in came to Paradise when the municipality that Fikile Mbalula. No, he had to put a spin In fact cantharidin is so toxic that mere contact the loins,’ semantics took second place. required upgrading of sewage and other in- on it, how he as the latest and most desper- with the beetle causes blistering of human skin The toxic substance, in very small doses, frastructure. Rumour had it that the owner ate mayor of Port Elizabeth had given his – hence the name ‘blister beetle.’ Swallowing would burn the mucosal lining of the geni- would rather sell. Not to the inhabitants; sulking comrades in that windy city…” 3 or 4 beetles could be fatal, with stripping tor-urinary tract and it is presumably this irri- they cannot afford to buy – or to move or “Almost as windy as that Mbalula!” hec- away of the stomach lining and kidney/liver tation that is perceived as sexual arousal. Cer- to pay higher rent. So: Fransman to the tored Johnny the White, who is not related failure. The above facts would have remained tainly there must be some merit in its claim as rescue! to a once well-known rugby coach at all. an interesting biology foot-note or a caution- an aphrodisiac since the substance is still used “That Dude saw money for nothing and He is simply called that to distinguish him ary tale for insect collectors had it not been for in animal husbandry to this day, but its use in votes for free,” philosophised Jean-J. “If the from Johnny the Black, who is called that the fact that some brave or very desperate soul humans has been banned in many countries municipality had not been DA, there would because of his captivation by a particular noted that ingestion of very small amounts of because the range between a ‘therapeutic’ and have been no Fransman. Not in Paradise.” brand of tipple. But we are interrupting the dried beetle caused ‘fire in the loins’ – in a toxic dose is just too narrow for comfort. Yep, cold-blooded DA throwing defence- Luke the Dude. both sexes! The fact that cantharidin is almost History abounds with famous users of Spanish less citizens out of their homes and into the “As I was saying,” he said with a glare at as toxic as cyanide and strychnine (and with snow. I know, no snow here but we are Johnny, “instead of shutting up for his own no known antidote) has not stopped mankind Continued on P47

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