“At RTS Africa Technologies, we have been distributing H2Scan hydrogen detection and analysis products for the past decade. In particular, H2Scan’s Hy-Optima range of products have numerous applications in South Africa’s oil refineries,” says Ian Fraser, MD of RTS Africa Group, a Tshwane-based company specialising in innovative technologies which provide solutions to industrial challenges. Among other things, the company has been involved in supplying hydrogen production and analysis equipment for many years.

To ensure correct and accurate functioning, the sensors in the Hy-Optima instruments need to be conditioned. Until now, H2Scan has been using the services of a remote laboratory which could only condition H2Scan’s standardised products. Now, H2Scan has opened a new expanded Environmental Conditioning Laboratory for its Hy-Optima hydrogen analyser products.

“This gives H2Scan the capability to expand its production and deliver customised products to refineries and petrochemical facilities,” continues Fraser. “In an oil refinery, they are as many as 23 points where the level of hydrogen needs to be very accurately monitored and where H2Scan new conditioned instruments can play a key role.”

Hy-Optima products are used in process applications to ensure production optimisation of oil and petrochemical products. Each Hy-Optima sensor is rated for background monitoring of hydrogen in the presence of gases such as hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide at predetermined concentrations with no interference with the H2 reading. “The laboratory will be used to ensure that the sensors are conditioned to provide accurate hydrogen indication in the presence, or absence, of these gases,” he adds.

“This laboratory gives us the flexibility to develop products that are unmatched in the industry currently,” he continues. “The ability to certify hydrogen sensing in the presence of 50% carbon monoxide and 5% hydrogen sulphide is unheard of in the industry and this offers new alternatives to our refinery and petrochemical customers,” Fraser asserts.

The new laboratory now conditions Hy-Optima products which have been marketed for more than 10 years and can currently measure hydrogen concentrations from 0.5% to 100%, in the presence of carbon dioxide of up to 20% concentration and in the presence of hydrogen sulphide at up to 3% concentration.

The Hy-Optima 2700, for example, is fitted with a solid-state, non-consumable sensor that is configured to operate in process gas streams. The Hy-Optima 2700’s thin film technology ensures that instrument is not in any way affected, or cross-sensitive, to other gases in the process stream. The 2700 has been designed to continuously measure only hydrogen – which it does with great accuracy and reliability,” Fraser continues. In addition, the Hy-Optima 2700 is rated explosion-proof and conforms to the requirements for Class I, Division 1 or 2 locations. Should hydrogen get into the instrument and ignite, the 2700’s robust, cast-iron casing will safely contain the event. With Hy-Optima 2700, the need for calibration is greatly reduced. “In most cases, an annual calibration using standard calibration gases is all that is needed,” he explains.

H2Scan was founded in 2002 and has its headquarters in Valencia, California. The company provides the most accurate, tolerant and affordable hydrogen leak detection and process gas monitoring solutions for industrial markets. The company’s customer base includes some of the largest manufacturing enterprises in the world including General Electric, DOD, ABB, Siemens, ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, NASA, Procter & Gamble and more. H2Scan designed and built its new laboratory to its own specifications in a secured facility adjacent to its corporate offices.

An H2Scan spokesman explains that the expanded laboratory has already paid dividends in increasing production and streamlining the company’s product delivery process. “This has allowed us to cut our backlog and shorten delivery times,” says Mike Nofal, H2Scan Vice President of Sales and Business Development. “With this resource, H2Scan becomes one of the most agile players in this market and we have the room to expand as the economy grows,” Nofal adds.

“From an RTS Africa Technologies’ perspective, thanks to the establishment of the new laboratory, we are pleased to be able to offer H2Scan’s enhanced range of instruments which will have the potential to improve the output of Africa’s many oil refineries,” concludes Fraser.

RTS Africa Group is a specialised, Tshwane-based company offering innovative technologies for – and solutions to – industrial challenges.

Led by Managing Director Ian Fraser since its inception in the early 1990’s, the company offers globally-sourced, quality products via two operational divisions, namely RTS Africa Engineering (supplying inertial spin filters and hydrogen technology solutions); and RTS Africa Technologies (supplying all instrumentation-related solutions such as boiler tube leak detection, laser-based gas detection devices for hot or corrosive areas).

Product delivery and technical consultation by highly trained staff is offered throughout Southern Africa to a range of clients in industry sectors such as mining, power generation, petrochemicals, glass, steel and energy.

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Dave and Anna Bremner owned the company for some 20 years. While the company had been a customer of First Cut for many years buying various sawing-related products, a change came about when Dave and Anna decided to sell their business.

Willis has had a long and successful relationship with Bremsaw, calling on the Bremners for many years. “It’s always a business we have had an interest in,” he explains. The ultimate result was that First Cut took over the business in August 2018, with the former owners staying on to assist with the management and transition phase until July this year.

First Cut have appointed former Johannesburg-based employee Nico Nel as the key salesperson at the branch.

“Nico has many advantages going for him in that he has excellent product knowledge and also knows the area and the customers around Mbombela extremely well, having represented us there for some time when he was working at First Cut in Johannesburg,” explains Willis.

Currently, Bremsaw is relatively small company with a team of some 10 people; however it does have a saw sharpening and repair facility on site. As such, the business can handle all types and sizes of saws for sharpening or repair. Bremsaw has traditionally supplied blades to the local timber industry.

However, First Cut is very keen to grow not only the timber industry market share; but also to aggressively market the rest of their cutting consumables and capital equipment offering.

“As we like to say when training our sales people, First Cut’s ethos is to cross-sell and upsell – or ‘sell your (product) basket’,” says Willis.

“We therefore see Bremsaw as an excellent base and springboard from which to market our products to customers from Mbombela, all the way up to Tzaneen and even as far as Maputo,” he explains, adding that the opportunities offered by the region are considerable and there is much potential for growth in the branch’s sales. To realise this potential, First Cut is planning to hire a further salesperson for the business, who can embark on building relationships with new and existing customers.

“Our team has worked hard to inject fresh energy into what is fast becoming a vibrant business,” Willis continues. Apart from circular and bandsaw blades for the timber industry, First Cut offers customers the choice of locally manufactured hacksaw blades and cutting consumables; as well as capital equipment, such as sheet metal and tube lasers, brake presses and tube and wire benders.

“From First Cut perspective, we have been in the business of supplying cutting consumables and capital equipment for 63 years,” he explains. The company’s policy of supplying top quality premium brand products has stood it in good stead, as it has weathered the various economic cycles that have happened in the past six decades.

The company is renowned for not only delivering superb products but also consistently excellent advice and service; which enhance the productivity and profitability of its customers. First Cut maintains excellent relationships with a range of overseas principals who are recognised globally for supplying state-of-the-art, highly advanced technology.

The acquisition of Bremsaw is a valuable addition to the other branches First Cut has around South Africa,” explains Willis.

“We look forward to taking Mpumalanga’s timber industry to new frontiers of productivity with our cutting-edge products – and to supplying a range of cutting, grinding, bending and welding technology to other forward-looking industries in the Mbombela region,” he concludes.

Note to Editors

With 63 years of industry experience, First Cut is a leading South African distributor of a range of cutting consumables and capital equipment.

Since producing its first band saw blade in 1956, First Cut has grown its offering substantially over the years, and is able to meet the needs of a vast range of industries through the supply of band saw blades, circular saw blades, hacksaw blades, and other cutting consumables.

First Cut’s merger with Alexander and Poole in 2001, an exclusive agent for the Starrett range of cutting tools, was a significant milestone in the company’s history, as was its acquisition in 2002 of Band Sawing Services, which meant that the company could expand its services into capital equipment.

Since then, First Cut’s capital equipment division has grown exponentially, thanks to its partnerships with some of the best-known brands globally.  The company’s capital equipment division specialises in metal cutting, sheet metal processing, structural (such as CNC bending and punching), and tube and pipe processing. First Cut has also invested substantially in its service programme enabling the company to provide repairs and maintenance services for a wide range of machines, from entry level band saws to state-of-the-art CNC controlled drilling and cutting lines.

Employing 240 people, First Cut is based in Benrose, Gauteng but has a national footprint and distribution facilities across South Africa.

Quality is at the top of the agenda at First Cut and the company has achieved the ISO 9001:2015 certification and adheres to strict quality and safety regulations.

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Alkım Tatlı, Marketing and Sales Manager of Yorglas® stated for their participation at Eurasia Glass “Yorglas’ priority is to create value with the customers’ satisfaction and new collaborations. Yorglas is aiming to achieve for being not only a supplier but also a solution partner. And Exhibitions are the best places to listen the industry and the needs of our customer’s and build new opportunities for the most convenient improvements. “

YORGLAS’ MISSION IS

TO WIDEN THE AREA OF INFLUENCE

Eurasia Glass 2018 was a really successful exhibition and Yorglas has found great opportunity to welcome the guests, its esteemed business partners and the visitors and has encountered a great interest.

Marketing and Sales Manager of Yorglas®, Mr. Alkım Tatlı said: “The patterns are as diverse as their inspirers from nature. But the standards for their applications remain the same: We aim to inspire our customers with our first class patterns, designed and produced in highly recommended flexibility, quality and reliability. “

THE FIRST AND THE ONLY CERTIFICATED COMPANY

IN GLASS INDUSTRY

With increasing environmental awareness, both institutional and individual consumers have begun to prefer eco-labeled products to reduce environmental footprints and support environmentally friendly products in every industry. It is aimed to implement and spread this system, which envisages that consumers turn to environment friendly products.

In this content, Cam Merkezi – Yorglas® had another score in its industry and proudly announced, that Yorglas® is the pioneer in glass industry who have joined in Environmental Foot Print Project for Businesses.

Yorglas collaborated with Carbon Trust, a United Kingdom based organization which is an independent, expert partner of leading organizations around the world, helping them contribute to and benefit from a more sustainable future through carbon reduction, resource efficiency strategies and commercializing low carbon Technologies, to declare to the nation its carbon emission level.

This Project gained a big opportunity for Yorglas to create awareness and make a state determination. At the end; it is stated that, production of 1 m2 satin glass of Cam Merkezi – Yorglas® causes only 2900 gr carbon to the nature.

DOUBLE SIDED PRODUCT

EQUALIS® IS DRAWING GREAT ATTENTION

After long time of research, consultancy and trial of new methods Yorglas has found a different technique to fit with our 100% high quality control standards and Equalis Series have drawn attention continuously in the fair.

Equalis is perfectly suitable for; Interior partitions, Office enclosures, Shower and Bath enclosures, Interior and Exterior doors, Balustrades, Mirror and Closet doors Furniture and Kitchen components, Shelving and Wall decoration.

As a world trend it is very valuable to sustain privacy when you are having the light in the premise. In offices and private areas it is very important to benefit from daylight as much as possible.

With this technique, Yorglas is more flexible with production on Mirror, Back painted Glass, Laminated.

CRYSTALLUX® IS CREATING

THE DIFFERENCE IN THE MARKET

After a long research and development period, Yorglas® has added a new and exclusive product to its product range named Crystallux®, which has a homogeneous and silky touch surface with a scratch resistance feature (Mohs hardness 5). Since now it is mostly preferred on kitchen and bathroom countertops with its anti-scratch property.

Crystallux® gives an elegance aesthetic value for your premises. Due to its easy to clean feature, it’s now one of the most preferred application for countertops among marble and granite. Also, due to its high light transmittance it is also suitable for Office, bank partitions and doors. Recently in many high tech projects it has been preferred with its non-glare and easy to clean specialty such as smart boards, marker boards.

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Ayşe Harmancı

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