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09 Feb 2022

Steps to select the right paint contractor

By Staff Writer

Selecting the correct paint contractor for commercial and domestic projects needs careful consideration.
22 Nov 2021

SAPMA comment on new leaded paint legislation

By Staff Writer

The new legislation was announced by SA Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, in the Government Gazette, in October 2021.
22 Apr 2021

S.A Leading paint tutor passes away

By Staff Writer

Antonio “Toni” Stella, one of the most experienced tutors in the SA paint industry, has passed away at the age of 69. A former Training Manager at the SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA), he died on March 22 after a short battle with cancer. Stella held a Diploma in Analytical Chemistry and spent his entire...
22 Apr 2021

Raw materials shortage puts the S.A. Coatings industry under heavy pressure

By Staff Writer

A serious shortage of raw materials, coupled with substantial increases in prices for raw materials, has put the South African coatings industry under intense pressure, says Tara Benn, executive director of the SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA). Benn says a complex mix of demand; production issues at global chemical plants; and scarce transport resources for...
20 Apr 2021

SAPMA welcomes election of World Coatings Council Executive

By Staff Writer

UK-based Tom Bowtell; who works closely with, and has often attended, the SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) events in SA, has been elected vice president of the World Coatings Council (WCC). Bowtell is Chief Executive of the British Coatings Federation which has for many years made extensive parts of its own training modules available to...
08 Mar 2021

Preventative maintenance of assets "makes financial sense"

By Staff Writer

Property owners should employ preventative maintenance programmes for their structural assets instead of resorting to tightfisted, short-term thinking when refurbishment can no longer be delayed, says Frederik Nel, MD of independent maintenance consultants, Curasure. The company offers specialist maintenance consulting services to the property industry, particularly building owners, building managers, and administrators. “Even in economic...
08 Mar 2021

Exports to drive further growth for SPL

By Staff Writer

Synthetic Polymers Limited (SPL) has recently completed five years of operations – a period of rapid growth. Despite the disruption of the pandemic, SPL is confident that the future holds even more success for the relatively young company with exports among its key priorities, says founder and MD, Sanjeev Bhatt. SPL is a member of...
20 Jan 2021

Promac expansion to mark 30th Anniversary

By Staff Writer

Promac Paints, privately-owned South African paint producer and a leading toll manufacturer of quality paint and coatings, has expanded its operations with the installation of additional automation and capacity at its Silverton, Pretoria plant. After the company’s new expansion, and the acquisition of the 51-year-old Cedar Paints two years ago, Promac now has an impressive...
17 Sep 2020

Global Anti-Lead Conference

By Staff Writer

The SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) has been asked for input for a major global conference dealing with the hazards of leaded paint. Tara Benn, executive director of SAPMA, has been attending preparatory online meetings with the World Coatings Council (WCC) to provide input on the situation in South Africa for the WCC’s presentation on...
23 Jun 2020

Paint retailers will have to upgrade skills

By Staff Writer

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.
20 Apr 2020

Allow Lockdown Sales Of D.i.y. Products

By Staff Writer

The coatings industry appeal to ment to allow the governhome-improvement products to be classified as “essential products and services” during the Covid-19 lockdown so that South Africans could use their residential confinement to upgrade dwellings and increase property values.
24 Feb 2020

No dangers from titanium dioxide in paint, coatings sector reassures

By Staff Writer

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has issued a reassurance that paint containing titanium dioxide holds no health dangers for workers, users, and the public – a viewpoint strongly endorsed by the SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA). Deryck Spence, executive director of SAPMA, says European Union concerns about the hazards of exposure to titanium dioxide are...

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