More than a million of Corobrik’s Champagne PA clay pavers have been used in the second and third phase of…
Bricks for sidewalk renewal programme
More than a million of Corobrik’s Champagne PA clay pavers have been used in the second and third phase of the rehabilitation of Tembisa sidewalks in the City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The revitalisation project, initiated by the Ekurhuleni Municipality, has seen the upliftment of Tembisa’s walkways, as well as…
Over the past two years, Cedar Paint was actively involved in research and development and introduced new innovative products to…
Cedar Paint gets innovative
Over the past two years, Cedar Paint was actively involved in research and development and introduced new innovative products to the market. A series of innovative, practical products were designed and a series of direct to market products launches were planned for the Retail market. Most recently, the Cedar 3-in-1…
The fax, telegraph and till slip have one thing in common, they represent a technology that once used paper which…
Slip into convenience
The fax, telegraph and till slip have one thing in common, they represent a technology that once used paper which has been replaced with something better, more convenient, more user-friendly. By Francois Liebenberg, Pocketslip Marketing Director The telegraph revolutionised long-distance communication when it was developed in the 1830s. As time…
Paint and other protective coatings have been around for hundreds of years and their use is twofold – decorative and…
Painting the future
Paint and other protective coatings have been around for hundreds of years and their use is twofold – decorative and protective. However, some of these coatings unbeknown to the user, are dangerous not just for the environment, but for all living things including humans. Some conventional paints and many related…
At a recent board meeting, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) agreed to make a significant financial contribution to the Two…
BCF throws its weight behind Two Sides cause
At a recent board meeting, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) agreed to make a significant financial contribution to the Two Sides campaign in 2016. Commenting on this decision the BCF Chief Executive, Tom Bowtell said, “I’m delighted that the BCF board supported the proposal from the BCF Printing Ink Council…
SAPMA recently provided free training for 10 unemployed women who are in the process of forming a paint contractor company to…
SAPMA training becomes women in the pink!
SAPMA recently provided free training for 10 unemployed women who are in the process of forming a paint contractor company to be called The Pink Painters. The training was provided also as a SAPMA donation to the Kagiso Day Care Crèche and was handled by SAPMA’s training arm, the SA Paint…
SAPMA has decided to bestow a Roll of Honour Award to Arthur Byrns, a highly respected veteran of training in the…
Roll of Honour for doyen of paint training
SAPMA has decided to bestow a Roll of Honour Award to Arthur Byrns, a highly respected veteran of training in the coatings industry. The certificate of appreciation is to be awarded to Byrns for his major commitment to the training of newcomers to the paint industry and his contributions above the…
SAPITI’s training for 2016 includes the latest IT technological developments, offering students and tutors a more streamlined and effective learning…
SAPITI embraces technology
SAPITI’s training for 2016 includes the latest IT technological developments, offering students and tutors a more streamlined and effective learning experience. “These technological advancements have recently resulted in SAPMA being appointed as an Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO) which requires SAPMA to develop…
Strengthening global networks for pigment production
At the BASF site in Nanjing, China, the company has increased its production capacity for high-performance diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments (DPP). In…
Strengthening global networks for pigment production
At the BASF site in Nanjing, China, the company has increased its production capacity for high-performance diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments (DPP). In Ludwigshafen, Germany BASF intends to expand its capacity for the production of versatile alpha blue pigments, which are particularly characterised by their excellent fastness properties in the second half of…
Partner with the window décor brand that offers a soft edge to the hardware environment Windowlines, one of the leading…
The soft side of hardware
Partner with the window décor brand that offers a soft edge to the hardware environment Windowlines, one of the leading window décor suppliers in South Africa, has a retail offering that should not be ignored by retailers, says Travis Backhouse, Windowlines National Sales Manager. Windowlines specialises in all things related…