Industrial Buyer May/ June 2021

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The latest products, equipment and services for the general manufacturing and engineering sectors

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX............4 NEWS..........................................6 INDUSTRY INSIGHTS............ 10 BUSINESS SOLUTIONS........ 14

• Turn to our product listing on page 35 • Find the product you’re looking for – all products are listed alphabetically

SAFETY AND SECURITY..... 20 TOOLS AND MACHINERY....22 PACKAGING.............................23

Are you looking for a preferred supplier or specific company?

CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION..............24

• Turn to our advertisers’ index on page 4 • Find the name of the company you’re after

PUMPS AND VALVES............26 WAREHOUSING...................... 27

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UP FRONT

MAY/JUNE 2021

DIARY 2021

BY VA RUSH KA PA DAYAC H I

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Remote working or flexible work arrangements can be incredible for staff morale. According to a 2020 Global Future of Work survey 83% of workers felt that the ability to work remotely would sway their decision when deciding between two similar job offers.

However, on the other side of the coin a poll of 1153 workers published in Harvard Business Review found that 46% of these workers said the most successful managers check in frequently with remote ial workers, rather than just leaving r t s u IBnUd them to work on their own.

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feel supported and cared about. The polled employees also noted that they appreciate a bit of awareness by managers of the employee’s personal life, this includes talking about family, personal challenges, hobbies etc.

In this edition of Industrial Buyer we bring you our Business Solutions feature to showcase companies that are helping to ensure business continuity during the pandemic and beyond.

On page 14 find out all about SafetyCloud which conducts OHS training virtually, this being especially important at this stage. On page 16 Wizzpass sets out guidelines for on-site working that uphold COVID-19 regulations. We find out about how AssureCloud has consolidated SafetySA’s laboratory testing and inspection services under one banner on page 18 and find out about an innovative development in earplugs on page 20.

I hope you enjoy this insightful and solutiondriven edition.

If you have any queries or comments please connect with us on our social media platforms or send me an email at varushka.padayachi@newmedia.co.za.

Happy reading and stay warm this winter!

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

Join AGT Foods Africa in an introduction and application of its newly launched pea protein products as well as recipes from a renowned chef.

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AFRICA AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY FAIR VIRTUAL CONNECT! Virtual Connect! will allow for both African and international industry decision makers and exhibitors to have dedicated and focused meetings, while gaining insights through critical industry content throughout the three-day event.

September 2021

IATF2021 IATF2021 will play a crucial role in assisting and enabling businesses and corporates across Africa to share trade and market information and conclude business deals that are critical in supporting the implementation of the AfCFTA.

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Aspirata......................................19

Drive Dynamics..................... IFC

Southern Storage Solutions

Awesome Tools

Ehrenberg Engineering......... 22

t/a Dexion Storage

Distributors...........................OBC

Mitas Corporation................... 31

Solutions ..................................29

BAMR.......................................... 25

Pyrotec....................................... 33

Telpro Management................5

Buckle Packaging................... 23 Signea Systems......................34

Vacserve....................................26

Chronotech............................... 21

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NEWS

USED OIL GENERATORS URGED TO RECYCLE RESPONSIBLY June marks National Environment Month and protecting our ecosystems is in the spotlight. Of particular importance, is ensuring that hazardous waste does not pollute the natural environment.

“backyard” mechanics and DIY repair enthusiasts be vigilant about what they do with their used oil and to track where it ultimately ends up,” says Nyiba.

WATER CONTAMINATION

PROPERLY STORED

Used lubricating oil is a hazardous waste that, if irresponsibly dumped, can severely contaminate our water resources. One litre of used oil can contaminate a million litres of water. Used oil contains harmful compounds such as iron, tin, copper, zinc as well as many other hazardous organic molecules.

In light of this, the ROSE Foundation (Recycling Oil Saves the Environment) – an industry body which has been championing the responsible collection and recycling of used oil for 27 years - is calling on South African businesses which generate used motor lubricant oil, to become agents of change and ensure that they do their part to protect the environment by responsibly collecting, storing and recycling the used oil they generate.

Bubele Nyiba, CEO of the ROSE Foundation, explains that some South African businesses which generate used motor oil dispose of it improperly and illegally. “Often oil ends up in landfills or down drains. Some used oil generators sell their oil to unlicensed processors or end users. It is often used as burner fuel for furnaces, painted onto vineyard and fence poles as a wood preservative, or sprayed onto dirt roads as a dust suppressant.”

Because of this, the storage, disposal and recycling of used oil is strictly governed by environmental laws under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act No. 59 of 2008.

“More than ever, we are calling on larger businesses which generate large volumes of used lubricating oil, as well as informal

In terms of the Act, the ROSE Foundation advises that used oil must be properly stored until it can removed for recycling or taken to a drop-off point. This includes draining the oil into a clean container with a tight-fitting lid, such as a reusable combination drain pan/storage container or drum. Empty oil containers and drums make effective storage vessels for used oil, however, do not use a container that previously held chemicals, such as cleaners, solvents, fuels, paint or bleach.

Always clearly label the container ‘Used -Lube Oil’.

Used oil containers must be kept in a place that can easily be accessed by a ROSE registered used oil collector and keep the surrounding area clear and clean. “Ideally store your containers under cover and away from heat or sources of ignition, and if you generate large quantities of used oil, build a bund wall around your bulk used oil storage tanks so that in the event of a spill or leak, the used oil will be contained,” says Nyiba.

Used oil generators must ensure that the oil is either collected by a ROSE registered oil collector who will come and remove the oil and take it to be recycled in an environmentally compliant and safe manner.

“Your collector must always issue the generator with a safe disposal certificate as required by the Waste Act. The safe disposal certificate also acts as a Hazardous Waste Manifest, thereby fulfilling the requirements of reporting by law,” says Nyiba.

“The responsibility lies with the generator to ensure that the person who collects their

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used oil is complies with legal requirements for transportation of used oil and can provide the required Safe Disposal Certificate and Hazardous Waste Manifest, and failure to do so can result in fines and prosecution.”

For those who generate smaller volumes of used oil, there is the option to drop off the oil off at selected AUTOZONE stores and various motor service centres countrywide. A list of the drop off points can be found on the ROSE Foundation website at www. rosefoundation.org.za.

“The safe disposal of hazardous waste has become a critical issue in South Africa to protect our environment, and the legislation in place means that responsible waste management is no longer a nice thing to do but a necessary thing to do,” says Nyiba.

“As the organisation that has championed the responsible recycling of over 1.5 billion litres of used oil, the ROSE Foundation is committed to being a captain of change and ensuring we stimulate awareness and behavioural transformation within the used oil industry. ROSE has been actively recruiting used-oil collectors to join the organisation so that we can assist them, and their customers, with waste legislation compliance, and despite the Covid-19 pandemic, in 2020 we recorded the second highest collected used oil volumes since ROSE’s was formed in 1994.”

NEWS

AFRICA AUTOMATION FAIR POSTPONED TO 2023, VIRTUAL CONCEPT LAUNCHED Following feedback gathered from in-depth exhibitor and visitor surveys and close collaboration with industry stakeholders, the Africa Automation Technology Fair (AATF) has made the decision to postpone the September 2021 in-person and reschedule it to 9-11 May 2023.

In response to the automation industry’s request to connect and come together in 2021, Reed Exhibitions Africa has created Virtual Connect! which will take place in September 2021 and again in 2022.

VIRTUAL CONNECT Virtual Connect! will allow for both African and international industry decision makers and exhibitors to have

dedicated and focused meetings, while gaining insights through critical industry content throughout the three-day event.

“Transparency with industry stakeholders is extremely important to us, and as a result of our ongoing discussions with these stakeholders, we have collectively decided to postpone the AATF live event until May 2023, but we are very proud to be able to launch Virtual Connect! as key opportunities for the industry at large to come together, virtually” said Carol Weaving, Managing Director of Reed Exhibitions Africa.

Johan Maartens, CEO of the SAIMC NPC (Society for Automation Instrumentation Mechatronics and Control), says: “The decision to postpone is absolutely the right one. While COVID is still very much a reality

in South Africa. The SAIMC is very enthusiastic about showcasing our ever growing and evolving industry at the live event in 2023, and looking forward to engaging with the industry virtually through content, podcasts and great virtual showcases in September” “We are truly thankful for our industry partners, who openly and robustly discuss what the industry’s objectives are and how best the Africa Automation Technology Fair can serve those objectives,” adds Chardonnay Marchesi, Portfolio Director for Africa Automation Technology Fair “And we look forward to seeing the industry connect virtually in September.”

Africa Automation Technology Fair www.africaautomationtechnologyfair.com

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NEWS

RS COMPONENTS AIDS SOCIAL DISTANCING IN WORKPLACES RS Components is now stocking a new wearable device that makes social distancing in workplaces easier.

EGOpro Social Distancing from AME (Advanced Microwave Engineering) leverages innovative active safety technology to keep businesses up and running and COVID-19 secure.

Maintaining social distancing is key to limiting the spread of coronavirus but it can be a real challenge in busy workplaces such as manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and construction sites.

EGOpro is a wearable, RFID active tag that automatically alerts workers who are inadvertently getting too close to each other. Flashing LED lights combined with vibration ensure that the wearer is notified immediately, whether they are in a noisy environment or focusing on the task at hand. Safe distance thresholds can be adjusted in line with the latest COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

Alerts can also be transmitted, wirelessly, to any mobile device in the facility, or remotely via the cloud. Health and safety managers can monitor workers in real time through computer software and analyse historic data with information such as near misses. With this critical data to hand, workplaces can be redesigned to facilitate social distancing.

A low-profile device with a lightweight form factor, EGOpro is nonintrusive and easy to wear around the neck, fostering uptake among workers. It is powered by a rechargeable battery that can run for 12 hours on a single charge.

AME’s EGOpro Social Distancing wearable device is now available from RS South Africa and across sub-Saharan Africa.

EGOpro Social Distancing from AME

NEW COURSE EDUCATES END USERS ABOUT THE RISKS OF LIFTING

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has created a new course to educate end users about risks and responsibilities of lifting operations. The course is aimed at company directors, senior Managers and responsible persons where lifting equipment is used in the business.

Called Lifting Equipment End User Guidance, the course provides an essential insight to general legal responsibilities for lifting equipment owners and end users. The course is available to both members (at members rate) and to non-members either face-toface or via Zoom. Content includes: • An introduction to the legislative requirements for owners and end users of lifting equipment, covering standards and best practice.

• Principles for selection of equipment, information to be exchanged between the user and supplier and the various types of thorough examination • The role of the competent person conducting thorough examinations of lifting equipment.

On completion of this short course lasting six hours, attendees will gain an underpinning knowledge of the legislative frameworks, standards and best practices applicable to owners and end users of lifting equipment and how equipment must be managed from procurement through to discard, its thorough examination requirements and record keeping.

LEEA will run four End User Guidance course ‘taster’ sessions during GLAD 2021 on Thursday 8 July 2021, either face-to-face or zoom.

For further information visit leeaint.com or email events@leeaint.com

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NEWS

BMG SAYS YES TO UPLIFTING SA’S YOUTH

Leah Maubane, IT support technician, adding information to the ESG intranet, to keep employees up to date on the latest company information BMG – part of the Engineering Solutions Group (ESG) of Invicta Holdings Limited – is participating in South Africa’s Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme, which is a joint initiative between the Government and private sector.

This programme, which hopes to create one million work opportunities for unemployed black youth and transform their lives, also offers participating businesses the chance to gain up to two levels on their Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) scorecard.

“Through this inspiring YES Programme, which kicked off in February 2021, BMG is helping to uplift the lives of our 52 young candidates from disadvantaged communities, by providing work experience and mentorship for a 12-month period,” explains Lizette Bestbier, Group

Organisation Development Manager for ESG. “We believe that the business sector has a responsibility to help solve the escalating problem of youth employment.

The social cost of unemployment and the threat it poses to the stability of South African society, are far too great not to get involved in a meaningful way.

BRIDGING OPPORTUNITY “This programme offers young people a bridging opportunity between school and the world of work, aspiring to nurture leadership capabilities, that are so essential for business success and individual achievement.

“By providing the opportunity for young people to gain work experience, mentoring and training at BMG, we can equip them with the necessary skills and business

ethos, for economic sustainability and a brighter future.

“The BMG team has always enjoyed a culture of learning and knowledge sharing, which is why this uplifting programme is a perfect fit with our need to develop commercial skills and nurture personal development.”

“We are very pleased with the highcalibre of our trainees and are impressed with their willingness and passion to participate and succeed in this important learning journey.”

BMG’s YES candidates, aged between 18 and 27, are currently employed in various areas of the company’s business operations, including human resources, BEE and general administration, marketing, product support, counter sales and technical resources.

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

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If your business relies on high value or specialist machinery in its daily operations and service/ product delivery, the breakdown of such machinery can incur significant losses - not only from a repair or replacement perspective, but also in terms of business interruption losses and reputational damage incurred during down time. Garth Rowe, principal claims officer at Aon South Africa, explains the concept of machinery breakdown insurance cover.

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achinery breakdown insurance cover is designed to provide indemnity for sudden and unforeseen physical loss or damage to insured machinery.

Whilst a standard assets policy provides cover for damage to property arising from perils such as fire, storm, flood, theft or malicious damage, machinery breakdown insurance is intended to cover the risk of damage to machinery arising from its own mechanical breakdown. It is critical, therefore, for any business that relies on specialist machinery to have adequate machinery breakdown insurance in place.

An assets policy may be structured as a composite policy with separate sections that provides for specific machinery breakdown and electronic equipment breakdown sections in addition to the standard property damage section. The business interruption section of such a policy would usually be triggered in the event of damage to property whether arising in terms of the general property damage section, the machinery breakdown section or the electronic equipment breakdown section of the policy.

The adequacy of the sums insured in respect of each section of the policy is important, as the severity of business interruption losses following a machinery breakdown event can be just as devastating as the losses following an event such as a fire.

WHAT IS MEANT BY SUDDEN AND UNFORESEEN PHYSICAL LOSS OR DAMAGE? The “sudden and unforeseen” requirement in a typical machinery breakdown policy often

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poses challenges in circumstances where a post-loss investigation reveals that even though the breakdown event itself may have occurred suddenly and was unforeseen from the insured’s point of view, the breakdown was due to a gradually developing process or deterioration that the insured may not even have been aware of until the actual breakdown occurred.

‘Whilst a standard assets policy provides cover for damage to property arising from perils such as fire, storm, flood, theft or malicious damage, machinery breakdown insurance is intended to cover the risk of damage to machinery arising from its own mechanical breakdown’ There are many other examples of machinery breakdown failures where the manifestation of the damage may have been sudden but when the cause was investigated it turned out that the

damage was caused by a gradually developing condition that inevitably led to a mechanical failure.

Metal fatigue failure, for example, is sometimes associated with the formation and propagation of cracks due to a repetitive or cyclic load placed on a structure over time.

MANAGING THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH MACHINERY BREAKDOWN The implementation of a sound engineering risk management program that can anticipate and mitigate the risk of machinery breakdowns, compliments your machinery breakdown insurance and will address the challenges identified above.

Depending on the circumstances, the various risk management strategies and techniques could range from simple visual inspection programs to more sophisticated pre-emptive analysis, for example, using thermographic testing or ultrasonic/X-ray inspections.

Such programmes could assist in predicting machinery breakdown failures and allow businesses to take the necessary steps to avoid or reduce the risks associated with gradually developing mechanical failures. The value that an expert broker brings in the field of business insurance comes to the fore when addressing the risks faced by your business from every possible angle. The long-term sustainability and protection of a business enterprise is critical, making it important to understand exactly what your insurance and risk management programme covers.

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Case Study

The question of what constitutes a “sudden” event was the subject of much debate until the Supreme Court of Appeal judgment in the case of African Products (Pty) Limited v AIG South Africa Limited 2009 (3) SA 473 (SCA) finally established the precedent that informs this aspect of insurance and legal practice.

In this case a machinery breakdown and business interruption claim arose when production at a maize milling facility had to be stopped because of an electrical failure. The electrical failure occurred when the PVC insulation covering the copper conductors in certain electrical cables had, over time, softened and worn away.

Consequently, some of the copper conductors came into contact with each other and this caused the cable failure and the consequent electrical failure. The cables had been laid underground beneath a concrete slab and were not visible from above. The cables had also been laid very close to each other with the result that the heat

generated by the electric current which passed through the cables was not able to dissipate sufficiently. This caused the PVC insulation to deteriorate.

The Court did not agree with the argument advanced by the insured’s counsel that the physical damage to the cables only occurred when the copper conductors came into contact with each other. In the Court’s view, the damage to the cables occurred when the PVC wore away, resulting in the copper conductors becoming exposed, with the inevitability of them coming into contact with each other at some later stage.

The Court held that the physical damage to the cables had not been sudden. It was the manifestation of the damage that was sudden and not the actual damage, which had occurred over a lengthy period. The insured was, therefore, unsuccessful in obtaining indemnity for its loss in terms of the machinery breakdown policy.

Aon - www.aon.co.za

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Manufacturers and bra note of new waste man On 5 May 2021 the Regulations Regarding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR Regs) came into force under the Waste Act. On the same day, the second round of amendments to the EPR Regs were finally published after extensive consultation with the affected sectors. Garyn Rapson, Paula-Ann Novotny, Nonhlanhla Payne and Amaarah Mayet of Webber Wentzel breakdown the EPR regulations.

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he significance of the EPR Regs cannot be understated. These are gamechanging waste management rules which will undoubtedly have a positive impact for the environment, although they will weigh heavily on those impacted.

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TOP TIPS FOR THE EPR REGULATIONS • They apply to existing and new producers, brand owners and importers of a number of identified products, including: • electrical and electronic equipment; certain batteries; • lighting equipment; and • paper, packaging and some single use products (paper, plastic, glass and metal); • They apply to brand owners who transport, or sell their products

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in primary, secondary or tertiary packaging. Literally anyone who sells anything in SA that is packaged; They apply retrospectively to any products placed on the market before 5 May 2021; They apply to SA companies, international companies who placed products on our market through licensed agents, importers of branded goods and, if all else fails, retailers; Registration is required by all of the above parties by 6 November 2021 (or within 3 months for any new producers or importers); All of the above parties must, by 6 November 2021, either: establish and implement their own EPR scheme; join another EPR scheme; or appoint a producer responsibility organisation to establish and implement an EPR scheme;

Why has the EPR scope been extended?

Government’s rationale for extending the EPR scope is predominantly informed by the historic approach which has been at play in the market until now, under voluntary industry-driven schemes.

The Packaging Council of South Africa (PACSA) (now Packaging SA) and The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) have been operating as voluntary industry bodies which promote product collection and recycling through their members, with membership comprising principally of converters and secondarily of associates (the latter being the major raw material suppliers, material organisations, brand owners, retailers and other organisations and associations with interests in the industries).

Manufacturers and converters in these sectors have thus supported (and pushed for) the government’s extension of the EPR scope to their factions, to formalise the current practice of selfregulation in South Africa’s industries.

Government’s reigning in of a wider scope of manufacturers and importers of products also seems to align with its idea of a circular economy, i.e. to allocate responsibility for the impact their products have on the environment, from manufacture to the day they are discarded.

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and owners must take nagement regulations • The entire value chain of the waste produced by the identified products must be considered in the EPR scheme (collection, storage, transport, reuse, recycling, treatment and disposal); • EPR fees must be paid by the producers to fund the implementation of the EPR schemes, including the full waste lifecycle of the waste produced by the identified products; • There are onerous auditing, reporting, transformation and other obligations that the producers or PROs must adhere to and achieve through the EPR schemes; and • Strict mandatory take back, production design, reuse, collection, recycling and/or recovery targets are set to be achieved over a period of 5 years from the date of implementation of the EPR schemes, for the waste produced by the identified products. Careful analysis of these targets is required to understand the full extent of the impact of the EPR Regs on one’s business.

EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EPR REGS IN THE SHORT TERM We have some reservations as to how effective the EPR Regs will be in the short term. Despite our reservations, the rules of the waste management game have changed and the impact will be felt by many. For some, however, these EPR Regs offer immense opportunity. As the saying goes, one person’s waste is another person’s treasure.

In the final amendments to the EPR Regs that came out on 5 May 2021, the risk of possible double taxation issues for

Did you know?

This is the first comprehensive set of regulations seeking to regulate EPR measures in South Africa. The new EPR regime applies to producers of paper, packaging and some single-use products; electrical and electronic equipment; and lighting equipment, with designated ‘identified products’ within each sector.

manufacturers and importers of plastic carrier bags and plastic flat bags has been addressed through expressly excluding plastic carrier bags and plastic flat bags from the ambit of the EPR Regs. This is a welcomed legal development. Manufacturers and importers of these products must continue to comply with the Plastic Carrier Bags and Plastic Flat Bags Regulations, 2003 published under the Environment Conservation Act, 1989, as recently amended.

Webber Wentzel www.webberwentzel.com

‘The significance of the EPR Regs cannot be understated. These are game-changing waste management rules which will undoubtedly have a positive impact for the environment, although they will weigh heavily on those impacted’ INDUSTRIAL BUYER MAY/JUNE 2021

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BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

COVID-19 accelerates OHS digital learning programmes South Africa’s fast-growing safety and testing powerhouse Safety SA has relaunched its Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental training division under the brand SafetyCloud to position the division for future growth and innovation.

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afetyCloud encompasses SafetyCloud Online training solutions, NOSA Colleges and SAMTRAC, world-leading courses in Occupational Risk Management in the workplace.

Safety SA group chief executive officer, Pieter Erasmus says the new brand delivers premier health and safety training across a myriad of industries via classroom and the new online training platform, expanding reach and access to crucial training programmes.

DIGITAL JOURNEY “The group has been on a digital journey since the acquisition of the NOSA group

by Carlyle Group in 2018,” he says. “Our in-person training and – increasingly – our digital training is an important part of the Safety SA group’s broader service offerings.

We find that our large enterprise clients see an overlap between health and safety consulting, systems, training and testing, and therefore there has been an increase in demand for a single service provider across the health and safety spectrum. Safety SA group delivers across the board.”

Headed by managing director Chantal Gray, SafetyCloud delivers a comprehensive portfolio of certification and training courses, including ISO certification courses, warehousing and logistics training, driver training, driven machinery regulatory training, dangerous good training, safety in mining training, working at height training, emergency safety training, compliance training, and NEBOSH internationally recognised training on health, safety, environmental and risk management at all places of work.

NOSA College also offers specialised training in specific skill areas including facilitation and NOSA protocols, including an Auditors Course, ITIS: Train The Trainer and NOSA Integrated Five Star System Navigator.

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SafetyCloud managing director Chantal Gray

THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 While NOSA College is renowned for its in-person training courses, having trained millions of South Africans since the 1950s, the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown has also accelerated the roll-out of SafetyCloud’s digital learning programme.

Erasmus says a catalogue of webinars and e-learning material is now available to participants to allow them to continue their training from remote areas. To assist participants who may not have easy access to computers or data, SafetyCloud will be embarking on the process of introducing digital hubs at its NOSA College campuses, where computers and internet access are available to enable them to complete e-learning programmes.

With innovation and service delivery a key priority, SafetyCloud’s mission remains to provide all future health and safety professionals with the highest quality Health, Safety and Environmental Training.

LIFE IS PRECIOUS SafetyCloud falls under the Safety SA group

alongside AssureCloud and MetrixCloud.

With the motto ‘life is precious’, Safety SA’s risk management, health and safety products and services encompass occupational health and safety, OHS training and certification, environmental and food testing and quality assurance, and digital solutions.

The group, built off the back of the acquisition of the NOSA group by the Carlyle Group in 2018, is showing solid growth and is positive about its prospects for further expansion in southern Africa and abroad.

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and increased awareness of hygiene, health and safety, the Safety SA group has seen a surge in demand for our health and safety training, laboratory testing and digital services, and as restrictions on movement eased, we are also seeing exponential growth in demand for workplace safety services, testing, technology and consulting,” says Erasmus.

SafetyCloud www.safetycloud.co.za

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BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

What does the fu working look like Despite the positive atmosphere and eagerness to get back to “normal” post-COVID19 there is still a feeling of scepticism and fear when it comes to safety, especially with the chatter of the much dreaded third wave starting to circulate. Ulrich Stark, executive director of WizzPass says companies need to embrace change and handle this adjustment period in the best and least disruptive way possible.

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ver a year ago, the South African government implemented the first lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Strict Level-5 restrictions were put in place to assist in flattening the curve and to reduce infection rates. During this time, many businesses were forced to close down, while the majority of the remaining workforce packed up their desks and prepared to work from home.

At the time the expectation was that this protocol would last for a short, and somewhat exciting, two-week period. Little did we know

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that more than a year later the virus would still be dictating the reality of our now adjusted working world.

The pandemic changed the manner of our social interactions drastically, with the majority of people now operating from their homes and connecting via various meeting apps. Now that we are finally in lockdown Level-1, afternoon traffic has built up, shops have removed rental boards and people are starting to return to their offices.

We have become so aware of social distancing, what we touch, and wearing of

masks, that safety has become second nature and that isn’t going anywhere soon.

Here are three actions to help your business adapt to a new way of working while keeping safety top of mind.

CREATE GUIDELINES. Every office is different, so start by asking the important questions about how working from home and in the office can now look. Through these answers a natural set of guidelines will form and will help you find the ideal solution for your office space.

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

uture of on-site e post-COVID19?

Start with the basics: • Are you open to offering employees the opportunity to work from home?

• Are you open to allowing flexible working hours?

• Which teams or employees are required to collaborate regularly?

• How many people can the office accommodate responsibility at one time?

Once the basic guidelines have been established these need to be communicated to employees in a clear and precise manner.

LET EMPLOYEES CHOOSE. Give employees the power to manage their days and times within the office according to the set guidelines. This not only allows for accountability and higher rates of productivity but also ensures that the highest safety protocols are being practised. The ability to administer seating plans effectively and quickly with cloud-based software is going to be instrumental in how businesses manage their offices – now and in the future. These software systems should allow for immediate bookings and cancellations, thereby shifting the burden of administration away from office managers.

Administrators should have oversight on which employees intend to be in the office at a particular time and should be able to allocate certain employees to book only in certain areas. This allows for effective planning and increased collaboration on projects between different departments and people.

IMPLEMENT THE RIGHT SYSTEMS. By having workspace-booking measures in place, it provides for more structure and control, but also fosters a democratic and

transparent operating environment that allows employees to easily book and choose their own workspaces. At the same time, the company is setting itself up to optimise and streamline its workplace effectively, both for current and future needs.

The concepts of “smart desking” or “hot desking” are not new, and have been around for many years. However, when these concepts were created before the COVID-19 pandemic, the first systems were built for a large and mobile workforce that would want the ability to book a space in different offices from dayto-day.

The challenges of COVID-19 and the new “hybrid model” of alternating workdays between the home and the office, have provided a resurgence for the need for workspace booking systems. Office-space booking has quickly evolved and now allows

business owners to allocate office-spaces according to COVID-19 social-distancing regulations, and present booking options to employees based on their seating preference, via real-time cloud-based software.

In recent years we have seen a natural move towards more flexibility in the workplace.

The pandemic has just sped up a natural process while encouraging more safety measures.

These decisions can be difficult to make, and they require input from different stakeholders to find the ideal solution for each office space. Don’t look at this as a challenge but rather an opportunity to streamline processes and ultimately increase productivity in the long run.

Wizzpass www.wizzpass.com

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AssureCloud ensures hygiene and safety throughout SA’s food value chain South Africa’s fast-growing safety and testing powerhouse Safety SA has relaunched its Food and Occupational Health and Safety divisions to position the business for growth in an increasingly safety focused market.

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he division, under the banner of AssureCloud, is the largest group of sector-focused laboratories in southern Africa. Assuring safety from “farm to fork”, it caters for the entire value chain across audit, inspection, testing, certification and training.

FOOD SAFETY ASSURANCE PARTNER OF CHOICE Safety SA Group chief executive officer, Pieter Erasmus says AssureCloud has grown through acquisitions and strategic development in recent years, to position it as the food safety assurance partner of choice across the southern African food value chain.

The testing division, previously named NOSA Testing and Aspirata, is headed by managing director Venisha Bachulal, who has spearheaded the business’s growth and two acquisitions since 2017, to make it the largest environmental health practitioners in the private sector in the country, turning over more than R250 million last year.

Erasmus says the new branding consolidates the acquisitions and gives the testing division a strong identity as it grows into the future. AssureCloud fields South Africa’s largest and most comprehensive group of food safety and veterinary laboratories, with custom-built, state-of-the-art chemical and microbiological laboratories across South Africa and into Zambia, as well as highly qualified food safety auditors.

SURFACE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETECTION OF CORONAVIRUS S GENE AssureCloud is an accredited Inspection Body and acts as a Department of Labour Approved Inspection Authority (AIA), with a presence in South Africa and across Africa.

The company has capabilities to carry out

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surface and environmental sampling for the detection of Coronavirus S gene specific to COVID-19, in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) protocols for health care and public health. AssureCloud also includes South Africa’s only CO2 accredited Laboratory, the country’s first Asbestos Accredited Laboratory, and Biotoxin Laboratory, and has capabilities to carry out specialised salmonella serotype testing, quality testing for the fishing export sector, quality testing focused on the dairy sector, specialised support for the poultry sector, and nutritional labelling support.

AssureCloud also has an Occupational Hygiene Testing Laboratory.

“We make sure that if people consume it; it’s safe. We test Food Safety and the quality of products at origin, throughout the value chain as well as in the environment where food is consumed – such as in quick service restaurants,” Erasmus says. He says the focus on environmental and food safety has increased considerably in recent years, due to the Listeriosis outbreak of 2017-18, and a heightened awareness around food safety globally by consumers. In addition, a drive to boost South African poultry production has increased demand for rigorous testing throughout the poultry value chain.

LIFE IS PRECIOUS AssureCloud falls under the Safety SA group alongside SafetyCloud and MetrixCloud.

With the motto ‘life is precious’, Safety SA’s risk management, health and

‘AssureCloud fields South Africa’s largest and most comprehensive group of food safety and veterinary laboratories, with custom-built, state-of-the-art chemical and microbiological laboratories across South Africa and into Zambia, as well as highly qualified food safety auditors’ safety products and services encompass occupational health and safety audits, OHS training and certification, environmental, food testing, quality assurance and digital solutions. Safety SA, built off the back of the acquisition of the NOSA group of companies by the Carlyle Group in 2018, is showing solid growth and is positive about its prospects for further expansion in southern Africa and abroad.

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and increased awareness of hygiene, health and safety, the Safety SA group has seen a surge in demand for our laboratory testing and digital services, and as restrictions on movement eased, we are also seeing exponential growth in demand for workplace safety services, testing, technology and consulting,” says Erasmus.

Safety SA www.safetysa.com

Farm to fork food safety assurance.

The new home of Aspirata, Deltamune laboratories, and SAI Global Africa Assurance (QPRO and SAIGAS).

www.assurecloud.co.za

SAFETY & SECURITY

First-ever all in one re-usable earplug set is a gamechanger Chronotech has developed an innovative single material earplug set with integral holders that can help reduce costs, improves hygiene and safety and reduces environmental impact.

‘Pluxone is a soft “Christmas tree” type earplug known for good fit and comfort’

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he cords of a traditional earplug sets tend to become entangled very easily.

Valuable production time is spent in attempts to untangle them or the set is simply discarded and a new one is used. Earplugs stowed in pockets or just hung around the neck when not in use, collects clothing fibres and environmental contaminants. Subsequent cleaning wastes production time or leads to frequent replacement. In worst cases, contaminants may lead to in-ear irritations and costly infections. Keeping earplugs stowed in a holder when not in use, will reduce these problems and their associated costs.

COST SAVING ISO 352-2 requires that all re-usable earplugs must be supplied with re-sealable container.

This specification is an attempt to improve hygiene and reduce earplug turnover, thus saving costs and reducing environmental impact.

Traditionally this meant supplying the earplug set in a re-sealable bag, which is mostly discarded immediately after first use, or supplying the set in an expensive cumbersome rigid holder. To ensure holders are not lost and that earplugs with holders are made affordable to all, Pluxone earplugs has an integrated holder in which the earplugs can be stowed when not in use. Stowing the earplugs in the integrated holder also reduces cord entanglement. Thanks to its singular part construction, Pluxone is also very competitively priced.

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Millions of earplugs end up in our landfills each year. Packaged corded earplugs can consist of two to six different types of materials. This makes it uneconomical to recycle. Pluxone earplug is injection molded as a single component using highly recyclable polymers.

Used Pluxone earplugs can be returned to Chronotech for recycling into other usable products such as erasers. Companies looking

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Pluxone earplugs to decrease their carbon footprint and increase compliance with ISO14001 environmental management system, can thus readily do so by implementing Pluxone. Pluxone earplugs are packaged with the earplugs in their holders, without the need for additional plastic bag.

SAFETY Cords of traditional earplugs, especially the braided cords, have very high breaking strengths. Many industrial users thread the cord of their earplug through their jacket buttonholes. Should the cord get caught up in moving machinery, it may pull the user in harm’s way. Pluxone earplugs has a high elongation cord, but limits the breaking strength to reduce this risk.

COMFORT Pluxone is a soft “Christmas tree” type earplug known for good fit and comfort. Additionally, the cord is fixed perpendicular to the stem, enabling the user to wear the cord over the ear, thus reducing irritating cord transmitted noise.

LOCAL MANUFACTURING Pluxone has been developed locally and is also manufactured locally by Chronotech. Several patents, design registrations and trademark registrations has been done.

WHERE TO BUY Pluxone can be ordered at most major PPE suppliers, or contact Fetotech at info@ fetotech.com or 021 205 7566.

Chronotech/Pluxone www.pluxone.com

Did you know?

Used Pluxone earplugs can be returned to Chronotech for recycling into other usable products such as erasers. Companies looking to decrease their carbon footprint and increase compliance with ISO14001 environmental management system, can thus readily do so by implementing Pluxone.

TOOLS & MACHINERY

EHRENBERG ENGINEERING | Contact: Inge Glaner | JHB Tel: 011 493 6280 | Fax: 011 493 1677 | sales@ehrenberg.co.za

The family of hard rockers Ehrenberg Engineering presents its specialised ‘Rocker Family’, a range of products designed to save you time and effort in materials handling, whether you’re in the manufacturing, beverage, canning, building, transport or agricultural business.

The Rocker Bin, Rocker Barrow, Rocker Pallet — and the newly introduced Rocker Tip Trailer — are manufactured locally by Ehrenberg Engineering to ensure workers enjoy maximum comfort, safety and flexibility in their working environments. Needing no hydraulic attachments, each variant has its own unique ability enabling it to handle a wide variety of materials.

The Rocker Bin, with its steady tipping ability (brought about by disengaging the locking mechanism), allows you to dump or unload fast and efficiently. Easily manoeuvrable, forks can slide securely into the ‘shoes’ of the bins, whether empty or loaded. Once emptied, the bin rocks back into its original position by the backward tilt of the fork hoist and is then automatically locked. The forklift driver therefore does not need to leave his seat, thus saving time and effort.

These bins come in various sizes with different accessories and attachments. The Turbo Rocker bin, for example, comes with an airtight lid and turbo industrial vacuum cleaner, giving it numerous cleaning and pneumatic filling applications.

Available in 6 sizes

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The Rocker Bar row, suited to manual bulk handling, has uses ranging from agricultural to industrial.

Twice the size of a standard barrow, it is still perfectly balanced and easy to wheel. The simple foot release allows the operator to tip without effort.

The Rocker Tip Trailer is designed for the fast and efficient transportation ofgoods.

A load of 1.4 cubic meters can be off-loaded by one person in seconds. Any suitable tow vehicle can be used.

PACKAGING

BUCKLE PACKAGING | National Sales Contact: Anthony Mason | JHB Tel: 011 613 8024 | Fax: 011 613 1080 |

info@bucklepack.co.za | www.bucklepack.co.za

Number one bag closing specialists Since 1979 Buckle Packaging has supplied Africa with a range of end-of-line bag closing machines.

BAG STITCHING

BAND SEALERS

‘HOT AIR’ SEALING

Fischbein in-line industrial bag stitchers are the leaders in bag closing technology.

Heavy duty, robust, durable and reliable work horse.

Suitable for all bag types such as paper, woven polypropylene, BOPP, plastic and net.

The HANATO band sealer is suitable for various bag sizes. Ideal for sealing plastic bags filled with dry foods, grain, coffee etc. Seals pouches, foil securely with a 10mm seal.

The Saxon range of sealers are state of the art. Available in stainless steel for the food industry as well as fertilizer and chemicals.

No Teflon belts – uses the patented method of ‘hot air’ sealing with less maintenance and down time.

AUTO INFEED DEVICE The Fischbein infeed automatically guides the filled bag towards the stitcher. Allows for straight stitching and neat closures. Available for straight stitching or fold over prior to closing the bag.

Continuous Band Sealer

In-Line Heavy Duty Bag Stitcher

Auto Infeed Device With Fold Over

Saxon ‘Hot Air’ Heat Sealer

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CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION

75 years young and still serving the industry BAMR is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The company has been the supplier and distributor of Elcometer instruments and equipment since 1947. It is the sole official authorised Elcometer distributor and partner in South Africa and most of Africa. The first export sale for Elcometer in 1947 was through BAMR. Yet, how did it all start?

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red Duk, a major in the Airforce, returned from the war to establish BAMR on 22 May 1946. Frank Duk, took over in 1961 and Graham Duk, Fred’s grandson, became involved in 1998. BAMR remains a customer-focused, family-owned business.

In its early days, the company focused predominantly on instrumentation in the coating industry with the Air Force being the first target focus with Fred’s background. To this day, the business remains loyal to its core business principles.

ELCOMETER APPLICATIONS Applications for the Elcometer Protective Coating Inspection range includes any application where you are applying a coating to a substrate including painting a ship, a tank or a structure such as a stadium.

Other than measuring the coating thickness, other gauges and applications in this industry include: • Material thickness • Surface cleanliness • Surface profiles • Climatic conditions including moisture • Coating thickness – including Wet and Dry Film • Pinhole and Porosity Testing • Adhesion Testing

Other than the Protective Coatings Industry, Elcometer also supply instruments and equipment that are used for Laboratory and Physical Test equipment, predominantly in the Paint manufacturing industry. This includes: • Viscosity Cups • Fineness of Grind Gauges

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Film Applicators Elasticity & Deformation testers Density Cups Hardness & Scratch testers

FAMILY BUSINESS “BAMR is very much a family business. When my brother decided to do his own thing, my wife, Helena stepped in and has been actively involved and instrumental in the marketing side of the business. As the Elcometer business has grown and become more sophisticated, so has our representation of the brand on the African continent” explains Graham, the current owner. “Although a Cape Town based business, we have key account managers in Johannesburg and in KZN and our footprint extends throughout Anglophone and subSaharan Africa.”

“With our partners on both the supplier front and the distribution front having similar philosophies with regards innovation and customer service, we are very excited about the future of BAMR.” says Graham.

DIGITAL EVOLUTION BAMR is working hard to keep pace with the digital evolution and launched its e-commerce site Gaugeit.co.za last year. “We have had a great response to the incorporation of this online platform. We are continually evolving and trying to make sure that we are relevant to our stakeholders. We feel that the combination of our 75 years of experience alongside our goal of being the best in what we offer gives the end user the confidence that they are having the best possible experience,” Graham continues.

It is perhaps fitting that Graham as an active member of the Corrosion Institute and is destined to become the Institute’s next president, the first to be nominated outside of Gauteng. His aims are to promote transparency and inclusivity in the role and to continue with

Fred Duk (back row, third from left) with his Airforce squadron

A range of Elcometer instruments that have been sold by BAMR over the course of 75 years the well-established programmes of courses that highlight and identify the problems of corrosion which it is estimated have a cost impact of 3% of worldwide GDP. “BAMR and Elcometer sponsor instrumentation for the NACE courses that are run by the Corrosion Institute training. Sadly, the impact of and technology required to combat corrosion are not taught as university engineering subjects, so the Institute’s educational programmes have a vital role to fill this important gap” he concludes.

“Elcometer-sponsored training and new equipment courses are also regularly staged to interested parties around the country and we usually try to make this a yearly event, although with current scenarios this will be a challenge.”

BAMR 021-683-2100, sales@bamr.co.za, www.bamr.co.za, www.gaugeit.co.za

CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION

BAMR | www.bamr.co.za| 021 683 2100 | sales@bamr.co.za

Quality Control Instrumentation Accurate ∙ Repeatable ∙ Reliable Since 1946 BAMR supplies instruments in the Coating, Corrosion, NDT & Allied Industries

DRY FILM COATING THICKNESS GAUGES • • • • • • •

Elcometer 456 DFTG with NEW Scan probe Fastest gauge on market : 140 readings per min.

Large Colour LCD Display, Robust to IP65 Accuracy ±1%, Repeatability, Range : up to 30mm 2 Year Warranty & Upgradeable Firmware Full menu driven, Graphics display, Easy to use Free ElcoMaster software - Bluetooth, USB

ULTRASONIC MATERIAL THICKNESS GAUGES MTG • Elcometer have just launched a new range of Material Thickness Gauges – MTG2, 4, 6 & 8 • Accuracy ±1%, Range : 0.65 to 500 mm • Easy menu driven operation, robust, scan mode • Echo to Echo mode with thru’ paint technology • Download readings with free ElcoMaster software • Also popular TT2110 & SA40

MOISTURE METERS

FLAW DETECTORS F700 Hand-held flaw detectors combines state-of-the-art flaw detection with advanced material thickness capabilities • Exceptional visibility in sunlight AMOLED colour VGA display (320x240 pixels) • Sizing Toolkits: DAC, AWS, TCG, DGS • Pulse Repetition Frequency: 8 to 2000Hz, adjustable • Automatic: probe zero, probe recognition, and temperature compensation • Free ElcoMaster software - Bluetooth, USB

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CONCRETE TEST HAMMERS • Elcometer - Low cost Schmidt Hammer equivalent or digital with Output • Simple non-destructive testing of concrete structures • Complies with ISO & other international Stds • Also Concrete Covermeters : depth, direction of rebar

PORTABLE METAL HARDNESS TESTER • • • •

TH5100 - easy measurement - Rockwell, Brinell Automatic identification of impact direction Memory of 270 in 9 files, Backlight, Software Upper and lower limit setting, USB Output Comprehensive Menu operation

Pin, Non-destructive or Dual, Analog / Digital Low Cost to Moisture Measurement Systems New Protimeter Digital Mini, Surveymaster, MMS Popular for Building Materials including Concrete & Screeds, Wood, Paper, Grain, Crops

LASER DISTANCE METERS • • • • •

Swiss made Leica Disto D1, D2, X3, X4, D810 & D910 Accuracy 1mm, Range 0 to 200m Pythagoras function to measure heights Bluetooth connection for downloading data to PC Tilt sensor for angles with D510 & D810

DEWPOINT METERS • Hand-held dewpoint meter with both manual and automatic data logging in one gauge • Stores 25,000 records in up to 999 batches • Dustproof and waterproof gauge with fully sealed sensors (to IP66) • Measuring RH, Ta, Ts, Td, TΔ, Tab, Twa, SH • USB and Bluetooth® data output to ElcoMaster® software

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Greenco IE2 Range of Side Channel Blowers Energy efficient motors (IE2) use less electricity, run cooler, and often last longer than standard efficiency motors of the same size. ... For an electric motor, efficiency is the ratio of mechanical power delivered by the motor (output) to the electrical power supplied to the motor (input).

The Greenco range of side channel blowers is available in single stage as well as two stage units. The Greenco range of side channel blowers comes as a complete unit and is easy to install. Ring blowers are used where standard centrifugal blowers are not suitable and higher pressures are required.

As there is not contact between the casing and the rotating parts there is no direct friction during operation. These blowers operate completely oil free delivering clean oil free air.

Coupling or V-driven blowers can now be used in off-site applications and powered by P.T.O or gasoline engine. Used in the same applications for positive pressure as well as vacuum the same reliability and quality is now more conveniently utilized in the field

Other features include: • Easy installation • Low noise level • No vibration, and therefore complete dynamic stability • Pulsation-free discharge • Higher pressure ratio Head Office - Wadeville 135 Snapper Road Wadeville P.O. Box 18093, Rand Airport Germiston Tel: 011 827 1536 Email: info@vacserve.co.za

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Longer grease life 100% oil free air Suitable for enviromental protection Minimal maintenance Cooler running bearings Low maintenance Small dimensions

www.vacserve.co.za

Durban Office New Era House, 6 Joseph Ave P.O. Box 20903, Durban North Tel: 031 572 4495 Email: nelson@vacserve.co.za

WAREHOUSING

Eight trends shaping the materials handling industry Achieving seamless operations in any industry is an ongoing challenge. Chantell Malherbe, operations director for EIE Group has identified several trends that players in the material handling and industrial equipment industry should consider embracing if they want to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive 21st century.

1. EFFICIENCY IS EVERYTHING Malherbe says efficiency is the single most important factor in achieving operational success for suppliers of material handling and industrial equipment. “One of the greatest challenges in our industry is equipment flow. By adopting a logistics management system – in our case the Toyota Lean Logistics Management system – the flow of equipment can be streamlined from 60-plus days to a maximum of 21 days.

This includes bringing the equipment into the country and putting it through a predelivery inspection (PDI) before dispatching it.”

2. PAPERLESS PROCESSES Introducing paperless processes within the business also helps to streamline operations. This allows everything to be driven via apps – from capex approval and human capital appointments, to procurement. Requests can be uploaded to the apps and run by the executive team for approval.

The apps can also be used in conjunction with a business information (BI) tool to generate statistics and information, which can be stored in the cloud, allowing for easier, more accurate audits and more informed decision-making.

3. CUSTOMER CARE The longer it takes to get equipment from the port (with its shipping and customs delays) to the distribution facility for the pre-delivery inspection, the longer and more frustrating the wait for the customer.

4. RELIABLE EQUIPMENT Malherbe says efficient warehouses are hubs of high productivity. “The reliability of

anywhere, via a mobile app and web portal.”

6. ENHANCE OFFERINGS

Chantell Malherbe, operations director for EIE Group equipment plays a critical role in ensuring efficiencies in these types of operations.

Good material handling equipment allows the user to move more stock around faster and with a greater degree of accuracy. Not being able to move something from A to B results in unproductive time.

5. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION The introduction of apps to help manage administrative tasks and enable customers to book services or report breakdowns, as well as BI tools to optimise data, are some of the ways material handling and industrial equipment can innovate.

Malherbe says another way is by introducing bespoke fleet management systems. “All of our forklifts are equipped with Toyota’s patented I-site Fleet Management System, which provides fleet managers with the ability to optimise overall productivity by monitoring parameters such as truck performance, truck and driver utilisation and battery status.

“Other features include pre-operational checks, which ensure the truck is reliable and safe to use. Notably, fleet managers have access to the Toyota I-Site from

Providing clients with a one-stop-shop for material handling and industrial equipment means they don’t have to look to several different providers to meet their needs.

Malherbe says EIE Group’s acquisition of Uni-Cape Equipment allows the business could bolster its offerings with cranes, lifts, docking equipment and pallet trucks in the Western Cape. “We are no longer merely a forklift supplier and are becoming specialists in the industrial space when it comes to warehousing and logistics.”

7. EMBRACE INNOVATION Today, most operators in the industry have introduced lithium-ion batteries, which are rechargeable and offer better power efficiency. “There are, however, other possibilities that are being explored such as solar battery charging and hydrogen fuel engines. These are important developments to follow as operations around the world focus on reducing their carbon footprints.

In fact, Toyota SA and Sasol have put their heads together to establish a hydrogen mobility corridor as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles gain traction globally,” adds Malherbe.

8. THE RIGHT PEOPLE She concludes by saying that the success of any operation is underpinned by a dedicated and focused workforce. “In our industry, teamwork, strong leadership and an engaged workforce are key to operational success. When everyone is focused on the same vision, everything else follows.”

EIE www.eiegroup.co.za

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WAREHOUSING

Think smarter about storage With the head office based in Cape Town, Southern Storage Solutions-Dexion’s network provides support to customers nationally and into Africa.

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ith over 55 years international experience in materials handling and storage systems, Dexion has the expertise required to solve any storage requirements.

COMPLETE RANGE Dexion offers a complete range of products, including all forms of racking, steel shelving, mobile shelving, conveyor systems, mezzanine floors, small parts bins, staff lockers and fencing as well as a complete advisory and system design service incorporating the latest CAD technology.

The company also offers a full racking inspection service which can be completed every six months, or where necessary on a more frequent basis. This includes a full audit on the storage system, a detailed report and recommendations on damage prevention.

Certification can be provided on request.

‘Dexion believes in thinking smart, being smarter in the way it works with its customers, smarter in the solutions it provides, and strategically smart to stay ahead of the competition’

World renowned The Dexion Brand is consistently known around the world for: • High quality products • Market-leading ideas surrounding concepts such as space utilisation and the effective storage and handling of items associated with a business • Excellence in customer service.

THINK SMART The brand is supported by training of its people, the latest design tools, active research and development, rigorous product testing and after-sales service.

Smarter thinking is embraced at all levels of the organisation. Dexion believes in thinking smart, being smarter in the way it works with its customers, smarter in the solutions it provides, and strategically smart to stay ahead of the competition.

Dexion www.dexionrackingandshelving.co.za

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Did you know?

Dexion offers a complete range of products, including all forms of racking, steel shelving, mobile shelving, conveyor systems, mezzanine floors, small parts bins, staff lockers and fencing as well as a complete advisory and system design service incorporating the latest CAD technology.

Your Racking & Shelving Specialist The Dexion brand is known around the world for: High quality products, Market-leading ideas, Excellence in customer service and after-sales service. ‘Smarter Thinking’ – The Dexion Way

NEED A STORAGE SOLUTION?

TEL: 021 552 0220 EMAIL: ron@dexioncape.co.za ADDRESS: Southern Storage Solutions cc Cnr Koeberg Rd & Freedom Way Marconi Beam, Cape Town, 7441

Pallet Racking Cantilever Racking Shelving Mezzanine Floors Conveyors Mobile Racking Mobile Archive Shelving Small Parts Storage Staff Lockers

PRINTING, CODING AND MARKING

Coding and marking solutions for packaging Tracepack offers the widest and most suitable inline laser product portfolio for all flexible packaging applications.

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he HPD series is used in the packaged goods market for cutting, perforating and coding.

CUTTING AND CODING HPD lasers are powerful, high-performance CO2 lasers.

They deliver exceptionally high-power density which enables them to be effective in cutting and perforating flexible plastic films and foils and other materials, marking high-resolution images onto several non-metallic substrates and coding difficult to code substrates.

This combination of cutting and coding makes the HPD laser appropriate for integration with form, fill and seal machines and similar equipment where it is needed to both cut flexible plastic film and to apply lot code information to it.

Tracepack’s lasers can code without loss of quality on a wide range of films and flexible packaging materials and substrates such as PP, OPP, PET, PE among others.

There are many advantages associated with a laser such as speed, environmentally friendly technology that requires no consumables, a stable and permanent mark and can adapt to harsh environmental conditions. With a laser, you can obtain a clean and accurate cut, as well as great flexibility due to its large capacity for adaptation in complex processes.

The synchronisation of several lasers can make a great variety of applications from simple lines to contours for reusable packaging. The laser cutting is versatile and functional since it can make all kinds of shapes in order to obtain a great variety of customised packaging adapted to your needs.

GOOD CODING = GOOD QUALITY Print real-time “best by”, lot code, “sell by”

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and other identifying marks and codes to any substrate with our CIJ coding system range. Today, good coding is evidence of quality for product safety and consumers.

Tracepack’s ultra-reliable inkjets offer better performance and include an impressive number of features as standard, such as smart start technology, better change intervals for pumps and filters and lower solvent consumption.

When it comes to offline printing of cartons and sleeves with product specific data, manufacturers have several options available to them.

This means that any feeding system

‘Today, good coding is evidence of quality for product safety and consumers’

Laser coding

Offline coding must be able to integrate with a wide variety of printing and control devices.

Tracepack’s offline coding system with its stack-to-stack processing is ideal for applying variable data flexibly and precisely in small and medium batch sizes outside the production line, the system can be fitted with a variety of coding systems for printing flat folding cartons, sleeves, cardboard blanks and labels.

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Reduce inventory costs with fewer SKUs Generally, the more line items or stock-keeping units (SKUs) a brand has, the higher the capital investment needs to be to manage them. Fix-a-Form booklet labels from Pyrotec PackMedia have many advantages, just one of which is helping to reduce the number of SKUs.

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nventory management is a fundamental building block for the longevity of product-based businesses.

One of the goals of inventory management is to reduce the number of SKUs because higher inventory levels increase orders and stock audits as well as management time and resources.

Higher inventory levels also add pressure to the picking, packing and processing of orders, and create a need for sophisticated inventory management software.

Fix-a-Form booklet labels help to reduce the number of SKUs because they:

SUPPORT MULTIPLE REGIONS AND LANGUAGES This is particularly useful for companies who supply products internationally. Fixa-Form booklet labels have multiple pages that offer the space to provide product information in many different languages.

SIMPLIFY INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Brand owners don’t need to create packaging and therefore SKUs for every

Fix-a-Form booklet labels have multiple pages that offer the space to provide product information in many different languages country they supply to. Because all that’s changing is the information on the product’s Fix-a-Form booklet label, inventory management is simplified and costs are reduced.

MAKE APPLICATION EASY Pyrotec PackMedia’s Fix-a-Form booklet

labels – which can be tailored to suit different product needs, packaging designs, and material requirements – are supplied on-reel, enabling them to be applied using standard labelling equipment.

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Anser Hand-Held Printer

Features: • Ultra portable • Long lasting battery • 600 dpi • Plug-n-print • Full-Colour Large LCD Display • Ink selections • Image download / Create Software CALL US FOR A QUOTE! Website: www.pyrotec.co.za | Tel: +27 83 634 3334 | Email: lcoetzee@pyrotec.co.za

PRINTING, CODING AND MARKING

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Mark your words If Signea cannot find you a cost-effective solution for coding marking and labelling, nobody can.

CIJ INKJET

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LISTINGS BAG FILLING AND SEALING

PPE

Buckle Packaging.......................................................011 613 8024

Chronotech............................................................... 021 205 7566

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PUMPS & VALVES

Pyrotec....................................................................... 083 634 3334

Vacserve...................................................................... 011 827 1536

Signea Systems.........................................................011 965 0823 Telpro...........................................................................011 875 9300 Traceability Solutions............................................ 010 020 7220

SAFETY AND HYGIENE Aspirata.................................................................... 087 330 3790

CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION BAMR.......................................................................... 021 683 2100 Drive Dynamics........................................................ 012 653 0080

SAFETY AND SECURITY Chronotech............................................................... 021 205 7566

LABELLING Pyrotec....................................................................... 083 634 3334

TOOLS AND MACHINERY

Signea..........................................................................011 965 0823

Awesome Tools Distributors.................................. 021 981 6672

Telpro...........................................................................011 875 9300

Ehrenberg Engineering........................................... 011 493 6280

MATERIALS HANDLING

WAREHOUSING

Southern Storage Solutions t/a

Southern Storage Solutions t/a

Dexion Storage Solutions......................................021 552 0220

Dexion Storage Solutions......................................021 552 0220

PACKAGING AND PALLETS Buckle Packaging.......................................................011 613 8024

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