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Paints & Coatings

18 Feb 2022

Introducing the coating industry’s first-ever Business-to-Business e-commerce platform that streamlines trade retail

The platform is firmly embedded in Plascon’s renewed approach to doing business now, which embraces improvement and innovation.
22 Nov 2021

SAPMA comment on new leaded paint legislation

The new legislation was announced by SA Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, in the Government Gazette, in October 2021.
20 Jan 2021

Promac expansion to mark 30th Anniversary

Promac Paints, privately-owned South African paint producer and a leading toll manufacturer of quality paint and coatings, has expanded its operations with the installation of additional automation and capacity at its Silverton, Pretoria plant. After the company’s new expansion, and the acquisition of the 51-year-old Cedar Paints two years ago, Promac now has an impressive...
17 Sep 2020

Global Anti-Lead Conference

The SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) has been asked for input for a major global conference dealing with the hazards of leaded paint. Tara Benn, executive director of SAPMA, has been attending preparatory online meetings with the World Coatings Council (WCC) to provide input on the situation in South Africa for the WCC’s presentation on...
05 May 2020

Trending Decorative Ceilings

Ceilings no longer have to be boring. A good way to update the home is to have a feature ceiling. The fifth wall can be modernised with these top ceiling design techniques. Dark Ceilings To draw the eye upwards, have a dark ceiling. But don’t dark ceilings make the room look dark? For small low...
06 Mar 2020

New design automatic special needs gate by Turnstar

Turnstar is excited to announce its new design automatic special needs gate. The gate is a drastic improvement in terms of overall size of the post, method of glass clamping and a totally different drive solution. Fitted with a servo motor and gearbox, the gate has position and torque sensing as well as a heavy...
06 Mar 2020

Special Effect Paints

Africote’s Special Effect Paints are ideal for that added special touch. The special effect paint range includes chalk paint, rust paint, copper paint and vintage rust paint. Chalk Paint Africote’s Chalk paint is an innovative water-based paint, with a unique chalky matt finish for all styles, from the cottage to traditional country to a contemporary...
05 Mar 2020

First Green Key Boutique Hotel in South Africa

21 Nettleton attains their Green Key Award from WESSA, becoming South Africa’s first boutique hotel to achieve this accolade for its efforts in sustainability. An exciting partnership between WESSA and 21 Nettleton has resulted in the private boutique hotel in Clifton, Cape Town being awarded the prestigious Green Key award. Green Key is a well-established...
05 Mar 2020

Stainless Steel Door Furniture

Yale offers a comprehensive range of door hardware consisting of hinges and handles made from high quality 201 Grade stainless steel. The range is ideal for new projects, as well as the replacement of existing door furniture. Consisting of four tubular handle designs, made from 19mm diameter material on 200mm backplates, available in both standard...
05 Mar 2020

Sanitaryware for hospitals, clinics and mortuaries

  Franke is a leading supplier of sanitaryware products to hospitals, clinics and mortuaries – environments where hygiene is of the highest priority. Franke is certified to ISO9001: 2008 quality management standards. The designs and construction ensure that the products meet the demands of safety, hygiene and quality. Products include Slop Hoppers, Drip Sinks, Bottle...