- Home security with style “Home security is an undeniable priority for homeowners across South Africa. It should be prioritised during a home’s architectural or interior design process in the same way other features are,” says Duncan Snyman Managing director of AMERICAN shutters®. “It should be considered as a design feature rather than a necessary compromise after the fact.” AMERICAN...
- Second best is not an option Grinding Techniques manufactures Superflex, Andor and Tyrolit bonded abrasives and converts Deerfos and Starcke coated abrasives at its Chamdor factory in Krugersdorp, South Africa. All its products are produced in accordance with international standards, including ISO9001, EN12413 and OSA (Organisation for the Safety of Abrasives). Grinding Techniques is a proud member of the Tyrolit –...
- Butter price skyrockets Manufacturers of ready meals, bakery products and confectionery face higher prices for butter after a surprise rally on global commodity markets. The news leaves food companies exposed to the risk of rising raw material costs, which could hit profits further if a fixed price deal is not negotiated.
- Miss FIE at your peril! Food ingredients Europe, the world’s leading food and beverage ingredients show, opens its doors in Frankfurt on 28 November. This year, the must attend event for all industry professionals presents the biggest show to date. Organisers are looking forward to a record number of exhibitors and a four-day conference programme focused on thought leadership and a topic range from innovations to business insights.
- Stocking fillers: Gift your child a tax-free investment this festive season As a parent you may be looking for special ways to treat yourself and your loved ones this festive season, but rather than spending your hard-earned money on soon-to-be forgotten toys or designer clothing, now is the perfect time to invest towards your child’s future with a Tax-Free Savings Account, says Silindile Ngubo, Fund Accountant...
- Debunking palm oil myths The specific functional properties of palm oil make it an important ingredient in food manufacturing, and as a trans-fat free product, a popular replacement for partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. The palm oil landscape is complex, and anti-palm oil campaigners are vocal in their concerns about sustainability.
- Built for sophisticated, professional weighing OHAUS Explorer Semi-Micro balances deliver the performance and features required by demanding lab professionals! Get the most precise results ever from an OHAUS Explorer® balance with intelligent performance, intuitive software, and ingenious construction. Visit the OHAUS Explorer Microsite! Intelligent performance In addition to superior craftsmanship and a high quality load cell, many performance-enhancing features have...
- OUTA welcomes Public Protector’s reports The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has welcomed the Public Protector’s reports which implicates the Treasury director-general, Dondo Mogajane as well as former ministers Malusi Gigaba and Fikile Mbalula.
- Tips to stay safe this storm and hail season The summer rain season is in full swing in Gauteng, and once again the South African Weather Service has issued a warning of severe thunderstorms, large hail and heavy downpours across the region.
- New life born into the market The recent acquisition of Unique Flavors (Unique) by Frutarom will result in a host of new and innovative products and formulation solutions to the flavours and specialist ingredients market. Unique’s strength in savoury products, combined with Frutarom’s excellent market share in sweet flavours, means this is a perfect match.

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.

Paints & Coatings

Paint retailers will have to upgrade skills

Paint retailers will have to upgrade skills

Cutting Edge Interiors

Cutting Edge Interiors

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