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BBF Safety Group

14 Nov 2023

Local Nikki hard hats exceed international standard for lateral deformation

By Staff Writer

A turn top adjustable crown vent on the Nikki 1 allows for double crown protection as well as one-hand adjustment for breathability or to close it for protection from chemicals, liquids, or falling gravel and rocks. Integrated slots easily accommodate common accessories like ear muffs, face shields, and visors.

23 May 2022

Why we need local development during tough economic times

By Staff Writer

With a history in occupational footwear over 120 years, it would have been excusable for Africa’s largest manufacturer of safety footwear to spend these pandemic years consolidating the existing products; instead BBF Safety Group has forged ahead with its plans to introduce and expand its range of head-to-toe Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). BBF Safety is...
28 Apr 2022

Registration opens for Africa's largest occupational health and safety trade show

By Staff Writer

The wait is over: visitor registration for A-OSH Expo, Africa’s largest occupational health and safety trade show, is now open after a two-year COVID-19 drought. Specialised Exhibitions, the largest trade show organiser in Southern Africa, is once again offering A-OSH Expo 2022 in co-location with the long-established and highly-respected security show Securex South Africa –...
14 Apr 2022

Durability, comfort and reliability in one safety boot

By Staff Writer

The Inyati Range of safety footwear, from Lemaitre, allows workers to step out with confidence in a durable and reliable safety boot, knowing their feet will be protected in all conditions. Driven by passion, dedication and a commitment to high-quality products, Lemaitre Safety Footwear has always been committed to keeping those who build South Africa...
07 Mar 2022

How responsible, local sourcing and manufacturing creates a sustainable economy

By Varushka Padayachi

For more than 30 years, Lemaitre has supported South African workers with locally manufactured, top-quality safety footwear, and responsible sourcing that supports local industries. Now more than ever, it’s about one worker supporting another in order to play our part in boosting the economy and getting South Africa back on its feet.  Lemaitre Safety Footwear,...
12 Mar 2021

Is this the most beautiful shoe in South Africa?

By Staff Writer

For 30 years Lemaitre’s Maxeco boot has helped build the nation, from construction sites to mines, farms and factories, but every legacy starts somewhere. Lemaitre celebrates 30 years of Maxeco by asking the question – is this South Africa’s most beautiful shoe? Almost 10 million pairs have helped realise the dream of a stronger South...
22 Oct 2020

BBF Safety Group participates in Wheelchair Wednesday

By Staff Writer

BBF Safety Group recently participated in the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities’ (APD) Wheelchair Wednesday initiative to experience what life is like for people with physical disabilities. BBF is a proudly South African company driven not only by performance, but also a desire to bring about meaningful change. As Silvia Ceriani, the group’s CEO...
02 Sep 2020

BBF ensures workers put safety first as all economic sectors open up 

By Staff Writer

Face masks are one of the best weapons in the daily fight against COVID-19, which is why BBF Safety Group is donating 400 000 Nikki reusable filtered masks to the value of R4.4 million to those who need them most.  As the economy began to open up after the hard lockdown experienced in April and May,...
19 Aug 2020

Locally produced safety footwear manufactured by workers for workers

By Staff Writer

Lemaitre Safety Footwear has been working behind the scenes on a number of new ranges for various applications. For more than 30 years, Lemaitre has supported South African workers with locally manufactured, top quality safety footwear, and responsible sourcing that supports local industries. Now more than ever, it’s one worker supporting another in order to...
19 Jun 2020

Unmasking the contribution of local innovation to the COVID-19 response in SA

By Varushka Padayachi

BBF Safety Group has managed to completely localise the manufacture of its masks, contributing to both the need for PPE as well as the South African economy
18 Jan 2017

uMkhuze’s anti-poaching rangers elated with boot donation

By Staff Writer

BBF Safety Group (BBF), the largest manufacturer of safety footwear in Southern Africa, proudly contribute to a number of social responsibility projects on an annual basis and donated 55 pairs of Rigger boots to the staff of uMkhuze Game Reserve late last year.