Grabbing shoppers’ attention in the grocery aisle on a crowded supermarket shelf or at the point of purchase is becoming much more challenging, especially when competing against brands with bigger marketing budgets. Pyrotec PackMedia’s Do-It® range of hang tabs and display strips is ideal for brand owners who are looking for smart and affordable ways to increase the shelf appeal of their products in the retail space. With our range of merchandising solutions, brand owners can enhance brand presence in-store and make their products stand out from the crowd without…
Read MoreDay: May 10, 2018
Downstream steel sector to be championed by CEO Task Force – Allied Steelrode a driving member
Currently South Africa’s steel industry – the key component of South Africa’s manufacturing sector – is facing serious challenges. In order to coordinate decision-makers, South African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) members, and other associations to find actionable solutions to the current challenging industry environment – and to provide opportunities for steel industry leadership to raise key issues and propose potential solutions – on the May 4th, the SAISC held an industry mobilisation meeting. Under the auspices of the SAISC, and with Allied Steelrode’s driving support, it was decided at the…
Read MoreSupporting SA Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind at Securex South Africa and A-OSH EXPO 2018
SA Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind is this year’s charity partner at the co-located trade exhibitions, Securex South Africa, the continent’s Africa’s largest security and fire trade expo, and A-OSH EXPO, Africa’s leading occupational health and safety (OHS) trade exhibition. The SA Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind was founded in 1953 by Gladys Evans, and it is the only seeing-eye dog operation in Africa. This year’s co-located expos take place from 22 to 24 May at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. Sven Smit, Portfolio Director for both A-OSH EXPO and Securex…
Read MoreA-OSH EXPO showcases holistic treatment of employees’ health issues
Holistic wellness programmes have an important role to play in the workplace, and employers play a significant role in offering such programmes. Shocking statistics released in late 2017 showed that depression (circa 2016) was costing South African business more than R232 billion – either due to absence from work or attending work while unwell (the latter being a phenomenon sometimes called ‘presenteeism’ as opposed to absenteeism). This was according to the IDEA study of the London School of Economics and Political Science[1]. A statement released by the chairperson of the…
Read MoreLabour conducts blitz inspection in Agricultural Sector, Free State
Blitz inspections condcuted by the Departmentof Labour in the agricultural sector yield surprising but encouraging results Blitz inspections in the Agricultural Sector painting a positive picture as cases of non-compliance are not as bad as anticipated. As part of this year’s Workers Month campaign, the Department of Labour in the Free State conducted inspections at Green Park Farm, Yukon Farms and Stols Farm in Bothaville. These inspections are conducted by inspectors representing all competencies within the Inspection and Enforcement Services Directorate of the Department. Out of three farms inspected, only…
Read MoreLocally Manufactured FALKEN Tyre selected as OE fitment for the popular Volkswagen Polo Hatch
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (PTY) LTD (SRSA) is proud to have been selected as one of the tyre suppliers for the latest Volkswagen Polo Hatch models. SRSA, who manufacturer the popular Falken tyre, have successfully adhered to Volkswagen’s stringent technical, process and product audit requirements. The OE agreement enables SRSA to supply locally manufactured FALKEN tyres to Volkswagen South Africa for the new VW Polo Hatch assembled locally and exported around the globe. The development of this world class tyre is one of the outputs from SRSA’s R 1.1-billion-rand investment…
Read MoreSchneider Electric innovations shine in Germany
In an ever-changing digital world, for everything from new business models and new consumer technologies to new infrastructure, energy and power systems – the digital transformation is inescapable. The fourth industrial revolution, or smart manufacturing, has accelerated the move to digital technologies that offer a competitive advantage to every company and every geographical zone that adopts them. Augmented reality, IoT, IIoT, machine learning and predictive maintenance are making companies more efficient and innovative, boosting their competitive advantage. Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management…
Read MoreEBH NAMIBIA
The management of Elgin Brown & Hamer Namibia (EBHN), together with new minority shareholder the Elgin Brown & Hamer Consortium (EBHC) has confirmed today that a share transfer agreement has been concluded. In terms thereof, 100% of the shares held in EBHN by former shareholder the DCD Group were transferred to EBHC, a group comprised of prominent Namibian business leaders. As a result, the 47,5% shareholding held by EBHC is now effectively in the hands of Namibian-owned companies. As of Monday 2 April 2018, the DCD Group relinquished all shareholding…
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