DIY & Industrial Trade News

16 Sep 2015

Dulux take top honours

Annually South African consumers vote for brands that have made an impact on them in terms of the way they…

Dulux take top honours

Annually South African consumers vote for brands that have made an impact on them in terms of the way they define their personalities and lifestyle in the Target Group Index (TGI) Iconic Brands survey.

16 Sep 2015

Design fraternity welcomes a.b.e. Waterproofing loading on REVIT

Ivor Boddington, a.b.e.’s Product Manager for concrete repairs, protection and general construction, says, “Autodesk REVIT is an innovative building information…

Design fraternity welcomes a.b.e. Waterproofing loading on REVIT

Ivor Boddington, a.b.e.’s Product Manager for concrete repairs, protection and general construction, says, “Autodesk REVIT is an innovative building information computer programme that has transformed building design from drawing flat sketches on paper to creating virtual, three dimensional designs.

07 Sep 2015

PPC facilitate fourth Women’s Forum

PPC Ltd’s fourth annual Women’s Forum was hosted in Johannesburg on 13 August 2015. Themed “African women united for a…

PPC facilitate fourth Women’s Forum

PPC Ltd’s fourth annual Women’s Forum was hosted in Johannesburg on 13 August 2015. Themed “African women united for a united Africa”, the programme featured a line-up of keynote speakers including Member of Board of Directors for Aspen Care, Dr Judy Dlamini and PPC Ltd CEO, Darryll Castle – and…

07 Sep 2015

Insimbi employees give their time

The Insimbi team were ably supported by Academy Brushware on Mandela Day. Insimbi Alloys, through their Nano paint division that…

Insimbi employees give their time

The Insimbi team were ably supported by Academy Brushware on Mandela Day. Insimbi Alloys, through their Nano paint division that manufactures Upendi Paints, support the incredible New Beginnings Foundation.

01 Sep 2015

The 2015 Global Sources Exhibitions returns to SA

The 2015 Global Sources Exhibitions South Africa returns on November 12–14 to the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec. For the past…

The 2015 Global Sources Exhibitions returns to SA

The 2015 Global Sources Exhibitions South Africa returns on November 12–14 to the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec. For the past five years Global Sources has been bringing its sourcing fairs to South African soil, helping African volume buyers, traders and entrepreneurs to source their products. These products are from reliable…

12 Aug 2015

a.b.e. for Ashburton bridge repairs

Three a.b.e. Construction Chemicals’ concrete repair and protection products were used for the repair of the Ashburton Bridge over the…

a.b.e. for Ashburton bridge repairs

Three a.b.e. Construction Chemicals’ concrete repair and protection products were used for the repair of the Ashburton Bridge over the N3 highway between Pietermaritzburg and Durban.

12 Aug 2015

Concrete info in five languages

Matthews Magwaza, who has been associated with The Concrete Institute and its Midrand predecessors, the Cement & Concrete Institute (C&CI)…

Concrete info in five languages

Matthews Magwaza, who has been associated with The Concrete Institute and its Midrand predecessors, the Cement & Concrete Institute (C&CI) and Portland Cement Institute (PCI) for a total of 18 years, says many previously disadvantaged South Africans are keen to pursue a concrete-related career. “But the problem is that most…

12 Aug 2015

Businessman proved his mettle in the steel industry

Turning his back against a ‘safe’ career in accountancy, 31-year-old James Neill leapt into the risky world of business in…

Businessman proved his mettle in the steel industry

Turning his back against a ‘safe’ career in accountancy, 31-year-old James Neill leapt into the risky world of business in 1889. Today First Cut is a product of his early success.

12 Aug 2015

African market identified as key to future growth

TAL general manager Chaitan Manga highlights the fact that the company began planning the growth of its African footprint around…

African market identified as key to future growth

TAL general manager Chaitan Manga highlights the fact that the company began planning the growth of its African footprint around six years ago, after realising the massive opportunities that exist on the continent. “We realised that sub-Saharan Africa specifically had become a trade hotspot, and we have already grown our…

28 Jul 2015

Prodist hosts open day

Prodist, a wholesale supplier to the hardware industry, recently held their annual open day for hardware retailers. After the success…

Prodist hosts open day

Prodist, a wholesale supplier to the hardware industry, recently held their annual open day for hardware retailers. After the success of the previous year’s Prodist Open Day, the company decided to keep the format the same, only with more emphasis on new ranges and special offers.