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13 Apr 2016

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 Industry Training Institute (SAPITI), with...
13 Apr 2016

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 call of duty to the...
13 Apr 2016

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 and maintain a national databank...
13 Apr 2016

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 2016.
11 Apr 2016

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 to window décor. A proudly...
11 Apr 2016

Fast forward

Vermont Sales’ held its annual Open Day at its new premises in Midrand in mid-March and showed off exciting new products and specials to clients. As always, Roland Hunt and his team didn’t disappoint. They extended their offering to clients by adding new brands to their existing arsenal. Product experts also demonstrated how to market...
11 Apr 2016

Stanley FC Barcelona Striker Challenge winners

For the past few months tool company Stanley has run a competition with Stanley Black&Decker’s international football partner, FC Barcelona, affectionately known by fans as Barça.
11 Apr 2016

Golf day

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers’ Association (SAPPMA) hosted their 7th Annual Golf Day last Friday at the Blue Valley Golf Estate in Midrand. Although this year’s event saw a slightly smaller field than in previous years, 12 teams (48 players) made the most of the good weather and pleasant atmosphere to build stronger networks...
11 Apr 2016

Retail in African set to grow

A newly released report by PwC shows that although Africa is a challenge for business, retailers have reason to be optimistic. Africa’s economy has seen modest growth in the wake of falling commodity prices, slowing revenues and volatile currencies. The moderation in growth impacts a range of industries and sectors, including retail and consumer products...
11 Apr 2016

Black and Decker in search for a DIY Guru

Entries for the second Black and Decker DIY Guru Search, in collaboration with Grand Designs Live, are now open. As the headline sponsor of Grand Designs Live this year, Black and Decker encourages the uptake of DIY in line with the show’s theme of ‘Responsible Living’. Prospective DIY Gurus are encouraged to fashion their projects...

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