- New rotary lobe pumps ensure cost-effective and reliable performance Alfa Laval OptiLobe rotary lobe pumps are cost-effective, reliable and versatile alternatives for general applications requiring gentle product treatment and easy serviceability. To meet the requirements of lower flow rates and higher production capacities, the addition of the Alfa Laval OptiLobe 10 and OptiLobe 50 adds four new pump sizes to the product range. These...
- World’s first microplastic free iridescent effect glitter joins the Bioglitter range Ronald Brittin , already the creators of the world’s most eco-friendly glitter brand – Bioglitter – has now developed a microplastic free, iridescent effect glitter. Stephen Cotton, director at the firm says: ‘This is another first from Ronald Brittin . The new product is the only iridescent effect glitter available on the market, which is...
- COVID-19: The best move an investor can make is no move The arrival of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) in South Africa last week and the subsequent confirmation of 17 positive cases has amplified the anxieties of local investors saving towards their retirement. While the outbreak is certainly unsettling, South Africans must resist the urge to panic when it comes to their investments. This is according to Andrew...
- Metropolitan Health, Thebe Health and Validate-Workerslife Consortium in empowerment partnership Metropolitan Health Group (MetHealth), Thebe Health Group (Thebe Health), Workerslife Group (an affiliate of the PGC Group of Companies) and Validate (a group of healthcare industry players) have entered into a strategic partnership where Thebe Health and the Validate/Workerslife consortium will own a 49% stake in MetHealth.
- A special focus on Sacmi’s closures The group will showcase its complete range of solutions for the closures and beverage industries at Food & Drink Technology (FDT) Africa 2018. The biennial event takes place from 4 to 6 September at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg.
- Vanilla is the flavour of change in Madagascar Wall’s ice cream has announced the launch of Vanilla for Change – a campaign to reinforce its support for global vanilla farmers and young people in farming communities in Madagascar, as well as its support of young change makers across the UK through the power of education.
- SA private pensions show strong growth over five years – BankservAfrica Private pensions have grown from strength to strength over the last five years and, in some ways is outpacing take-home pay as can be seen in the Five-year Private Pensions Review for South Africa1, released by BankservAfrica and Economists.co.za today.
- Moving your Tax-Free Savings Account Taxpayers who have been diligently using their Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) allowance annually can now (since the beginning of last month), transfer these savings from one provider to another, without it being seen as a new contribution.
- UPM Raflatac opens new slitting and distribution terminal in Johannesburg UPM Raflatac, one of the world’s leading suppliers of self-adhesive label stock, has opened a new slitting and distribution terminal in Johannesburg, South Africa. Operational since December 2018, the new Johannesburg terminal will supply innovative and sustainable paper, film and specials products to label converters in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Aon study reveals ‘true potential’ of blockchain for insurance industry Aon plc. (NYSE: AON), the leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, today announces the launch of the first article in its 2018 Global Insurance Market Opportunities series. The article, Blockchain: Mechanics and Magic, written by risk academic and former Chief Executive Officer of Aon Benfield Analytics,...

Paints & Coatings

23 Jun 2020

Paint retailers will have to upgrade skills

The online training South African Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) offers for retail sales personnel is now more important than ever,…

Paint retailers will have to upgrade skills

The online training South African Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) offers for retail sales personnel is now more important than ever, says Tara Benn, executive director of SAPMA. The training culminates in the paint and hardware store staff becoming Certified Paint and Coatings Advisors.

Cutting Edge Interiors

Carbon salon is a new salon in Dunkeld Johannesburg.

Cutting Edge Interiors

Carbon salon is a new salon in Dunkeld Johannesburg.