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12 Jul 2021
Sales data indicates that confidence is up and buying is back

Aggregated monthly sales data from over 600 South African companies reports that 20 business sectors outperformed the pre-Covid first quarter…

Sales data indicates that confidence is up and buying is back

Aggregated monthly sales data from over 600 South African companies reports that 20 business sectors outperformed the pre-Covid first quarter of 2020. Numerous business sectors saw increased order volumes in the first half of 2021 with larger order values, as consumer confidence grew amidst the pandemic.  Of the 26 sectors…

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30 Jun 2021
Why businesses must beware of cutting corners when they decide to go off grid

The recent announcement by the President to lift the limit on the self-generation of power from one megawatt (MW) to…

Why businesses must beware of cutting corners when they decide to go off grid

The recent announcement by the President to lift the limit on the self-generation of power from one megawatt (MW) to 100MW, is a gamechanger for industries such as mining, farming, retail, healthcare and manufacturing. But, says Old Mutual Insure, while is likely that more companies may follow suit in the…

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29 Jun 2021
Danfoss celebrates World Refrigeration Day 2021

Danfoss, a market leader in the manufacture of variable speed drives, soft starters, refrigeration components, compressors and switches, joined the…

Danfoss celebrates World Refrigeration Day 2021

Danfoss, a market leader in the manufacture of variable speed drives, soft starters, refrigeration components, compressors and switches, joined the global cooling community in commemorating the third global World Refrigeration Day (WRD) on 26 June 2021, celebrating the technologies, and importantly the people, behind this industry. “Worldwide, cooling has become…

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03 Jun 2021
Why women must demand female-specific PPE in the workplace

BY: Predahni Naidoo, brand manager at Sisi Work Safety There is a great need for female-specific safety gear, especially footwear,…

Why women must demand female-specific PPE in the workplace

BY: Predahni Naidoo, brand manager at Sisi Work Safety There is a great need for female-specific safety gear, especially footwear, in the mining, manufacturing and construction industries. Over the years, women have been making up a greater proportion of the workforce, and this includes sectors that have typically been male-dominated…

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28 May 2021
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…

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. The division, under the banner of AssureCloud, is the largest group of sector-focused laboratories in southern Africa. Assuring safety…

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05 May 2021
New CEO for SafetySA

South Africa’s fast-growing Safety Training, and Testing, Inspection & Certification powerhouse, Safety SA, has announced the appointment of a new…

New CEO for SafetySA

South Africa’s fast-growing Safety Training, and Testing, Inspection & Certification powerhouse, Safety SA, has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Pieter Erasmus, effective 1 May 2021. Erasmus replaces Karl Campbell who remains involved with the group in a non-executive capacity, thereby retaining access to Campbell’s knowledge and…

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26 Apr 2021
Black-owned logistics company flourishes during COVID-19 lockdown with help from Dube TradePort

Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (DTPSEZ) has made it possible for a black-owned logistics company to flourish amidst a volatile…

Black-owned logistics company flourishes during COVID-19 lockdown with help from Dube TradePort

Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (DTPSEZ) has made it possible for a black-owned logistics company to flourish amidst a volatile economic climate, tainted by a global pandemic. Knocking on doors looking for business may turn up nothing immediately, but who knows what the future holds. Such was the experience of…

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23 Apr 2021
SYSPRO says yes to Next in manufacturing with re-brand

SYSPRO has just unveiled its re-energised brand, visual identity and positioning to the market signifying its commitment to securing a…

SYSPRO says yes to Next in manufacturing with re-brand

SYSPRO has just unveiled its re-energised brand, visual identity and positioning to the market signifying its commitment to securing a digital future for the manufacturing industry. The company is an industry-built ERP software solution designed to make things possible in key manufacturing and distribution industries. Evolving offering The new brand…

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07 Apr 2021
New Bova PPE range protects against the hazards of arc flash

Leading local safety wear manufacturer Bova, a BBF Safety Group brand has launched its range of BOVA Arc Flash Protection…

New Bova PPE range protects against the hazards of arc flash

Leading local safety wear manufacturer Bova, a BBF Safety Group brand has launched its range of BOVA Arc Flash Protection garments. The range has been designed to provide the best balance of inherent protection against the hazards of an arc flash, with lightweight, comfortable and durable garments. Arc Flash An…

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01 Apr 2021
Ledlenser P- and H-series start a mobile lighting revolution

Ledlenser offers the P-series torches and the H-series headlamps in three versions to meet the differing demands placed on mobile…

Ledlenser P- and H-series start a mobile lighting revolution

Ledlenser offers the P-series torches and the H-series headlamps in three versions to meet the differing demands placed on mobile light sources by different requirements and occasions. Core is the basic line for every day, Work includes extra robust work aids and Signature stands for the most demanding applications. Selected…

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