COVER STORY
The ways that AfriSam creates
concrete possibilities
An industry icon, AfriSam has been part of the construction landscape since 1934 through various evolutionary stages, with the current brand name introduced to the market in 2008. Those close to nine decades of growth have been based on concerted research and development, and an ability to respond to cyclical demand, says Richard Tomes, Sales and Marketing Executive, AfriSam.
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s we know, South Africa’s economic fortunes are constantly being influenced by global outcomes, especially the constant escalation in diesel fuel prices. That impacts all levels of business and society and influences the current inflationary environment from a consumer and producer perspective,” says Tomes.
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“However, we cannot control the financial or oil markets, so we need to focus on what we can fix, like putting an end to loadshedding, promoting a green economy, and ensuring that infrastructure spend
Richard Tomes, AfriSam Sales & Marketing Executive
remains a top priority for government – both in terms of new build and maintenance of existing assets. Our commitment in turn as AfriSam is to keep investing in the future of South Africa through our diverse
By actively mapping quarry rock type and quality, AfriSam’s technical experts ensure that blasted material is expertly paired with the design engineers’ requirements in terms of specific grading, shape and wearing properties
