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13 May 2025

Top eco trends and tips for cement and concrete retail 

By Staff Writer

From towering skyscrapers to highways and everyday building structures, cement and concrete materials are indispensable to development. These materials form the backbone of modern construction, shaping urban landscapes and supporting critical infrastructure.  The African cement industry stands at the threshold of unprecedented growth, offering savvy retailers significant opportunities to expand their building materials business. As...
11 Jul 2024

AfriSam Quality Cements EB Construction’s Success

By Staff Writer

We are often in unusual situations that require both the contractor and supplier to go the extra mile.
13 Jun 2024

Pratley’s Pratliperl boosts energy efficiency in combating global warming & climate change

By Staff Writer

Pratliperl has been developed by Pratley to promote sustainability in the construction industry. Pratliperl is a mineral aggregate for plaster and screeds that can assist contractors and developers with meeting standards such as SANS 204. Read more in our latest DIY & Industrial Trade News issue.
07 Feb 2024

A legal roadmap for cement suppliers

By Staff Writer

When it comes to construction projects, using the right cement is crucial for ensuring structural integrity and durability.

05 Dec 2023

CCSA leaflet warns about dangers of non-compliant cement 

By Staff Writer

Cement & Concrete SA (CCSA) has published a special informative leaflet stressing the importance of using the correct and legitimate cement for new structures to prevent building collapses and potential lethal accidents.
17 Oct 2023

Group strives to impact communities positively

By Staff Writer

At the forefront of the South African construction industry stands the Kwikgroup, a group incorporating Kwikbuild Cement, KWIKtile, and Kwikbulk.

17 Oct 2023

Government’s failure of SA’s construction industry “frustrating” says PPC’s Lekula

By Staff Writer

“We are continuously engaging with government and have seen examples of PPP’s that have been very good and productive in delivering projects.”

28 Sep 2023

Supporting contractors’ green ambitions

By Staff Writer

AfriSam has therefore been cautious in how it sets and publicises its sustainability targets, while all along continuing to prioritise research and development into how to achieve lower carbon products.

29 Aug 2023

ABB's digital solution enhances efficiency and lowers energy usage at Tokuyama cement plant in Japan

By Staff Writer

ABB has delivered the advanced process control solution ABB Ability™ Expert Optimizer system to control, stabilise and optimise industrial processes at the Tokuyama Nanyo cement plant in Japan. Please find attached a news article showcasing how this advanced process control-based system controls, stabilises, and optimises industrial processes across the calciner, kiln, and cooler.
01 Jun 2022

Prioritise Responsible Manufacture, Urges Cement Leader

By Staff Writer

As South Africa endures some of its most difficult economic times yet, the country should recognise the importance of supporting responsible manufacturing practice in its cement sector. The call comes from Hannes Meyer, cementitious executive at leading cement producer AfriSam, who emphasises the strategic value – both economic and social – in a sector that...
03 Nov 2021

Bag the benefits of superior quality cement

By Staff Writer

AfriSam All Purpose Cement is available at reputable merchants in areas where AfriSam is supplied.

06 Oct 2021

Sharing the PPC Africa sustainability model: Grassroot Corporate Social Investment

By Staff Writer

The rapidly changing business environment has shown companies that they should put contributing to the improvement of the socio-economic circumstances of the communities in which they operate at the core of their values. While these contributions help to enhance their reputation, it shows that they are locally relevant and responsive to the needs of their...