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Pratley

04 May 2022

Local Manufacturer Offers Unique Construction Range

By Staff Writer

From designing to manufacturing, and DIY projects to construction masterpieces, choosing the right materials and products ensures quality end results. Local producer Pratley has a range of construction and adhesive products that will help deliver the highest possible standard for any project. The ideal solution for preparing surfaces prior to plastering, painting, or tiling is...
02 Dec 2021

Unique crystal-clear DIY glass adhesive

By Staff Writer

Formulated and manufactured for glass-to-glass repairs or projects, Pratley UV Bond is a single-part, crystal-clear glass adhesive that cures in direct sunlight or under a UV light or torch. Being the only crystal-clear DIY glass adhesive on the market, sales of Pratley UV Bond have increased significantly since its launch in 2013, explains Pratley National...
08 Sep 2021

Superior thermal insulation with Pratliperl

By Staff Writer

Energy efficiency in the construction industry is more important than ever due to load-shedding and the rising cost of electricity. Pratliperl® from Pratley is a ‘green’ building material that can assist the construction industry to meet sustainability criteria such as SANS 204. The thermal insulation of a two-leaf (220 mm) brick wall can be doubled,...
23 Apr 2021

Some unanticipated results of Pratley’s R&D efforts

By Staff Writer

Developing new products, and finding innovative answers to specific customer applications, is all in a day’s work for the research and development (R&D) division at Pratley. This two-pronged approach has resulted in ongoing success for the manufacturer. “A strong R&D mind-set means the team is always open to finding solutions to problems,” CEO Kim Pratley...
24 Mar 2021

Pratliperl® revolutionises eco construction industry

By Staff Writer

Energy efficiency in the construction industry is more important than ever due to load-shedding and the rising cost of electricity. The thermal insulation of a two-leaf (220 mm) brick wall can be doubled, for example, by simply plastering the inside and outside with Pratley’s Pratliperl®. Pratliperl® is derived from a volcanic glass called Perlite. The raw...
25 Feb 2021

The passing of an industry icon

By Staff Writer

South African manufacturer Pratley announced with much sadness the passing of its managing director, Kim Pratley on 19 January 2021. World first plastic putty Kim’s father, George ‘Monty’ Pratley, established the company in 1948. During the 1960s, the company invented and produced the world’s first epoxy putty. Initially intended for insulating and affixing terminals to...
01 Jun 2020

Sustainable plaster and screed for energy-efficient buildings

By Staff Writer

In the construction industry it is important to comply with quality standards such as SANS 204, which is a National Standard for Energy Efficiency in Buildings. SANS 204 contains performance levels that are higher than SANS 10400-XA, for example, and that define the minimum requirements that must be adhered to in order to achieve a...
07 Feb 2019

Strong R&D puts Pratley in pole position for 2019

By Staff Writer

The company not only plans to bolster its electrical and adhesive product ranges in 2019, but also to consolidate its growing mineral product range in a standalone division.
06 Jul 2018

70 Years of Pratley

By Staff Writer

This year marks 70 years since George ‘Monty’ Pratley founded Pratley Adhesives. Established in 1948, the company has since grown into a brand-leading adhesive manufacturer that produces over 1 000 products, including an impressive array of electrical and mineral products. Pratley has filed over 350 patents world-wide and they even have a product on the...
08 Feb 2016

Pratley – where product performance must exceed all others

By Staff Writer

Pratley have a bold policy statement that says that the performance of their products must exceed all others in the world market. This statement is printed on the back of every pack of Pratley Adhesive, signed by their CEO, Andrew Pratley.
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