Foresta Timber and Board recently re-launched its factory shop situated in Alrode, Germiston inviting members of the press and local contractors to join them on the day. (more…)
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Hamilton Brush announces independent future
Hamilton Brush in March announced the completion of the management buyout under the current management structure. (more…)
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Hitachi past has a Hikoki future
The Hitachi range of power tools has been rebranded and its full line of power tools will carry the name Hikoki, effective immediately. (more…)
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Eurolux acquires Radiant Lighting
Eurolux believes it will bring positive change to the local lighting market after its acquisition of Radiant Lighting. (more…)
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Vermont to host its annual trade show
The Vermont Sales annual Open trade show will take place from 15 to 17 March at is premises in Midrand Corporate Park South. (more…)
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New spark in welding
The domestic welding category is a key category within general and hardware stores. The introduction of new, more compact welding technology has sparked an increase in micro-industrial businesses, and an uptake of welding by the general DIY enthusiast. (more…)
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10 year partnership
Build it awarded Real People consumer finance with an award in recognition of its 10 year partnership. In this decade Real People paid out R2.5bn to Build it stores for consumer finance which amounts to around 150 000 approved loans. The average basket size derived from the finance is R20 000. In one month Real […]
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Be a sophisticated marketer using social media
LinkedIn described what they consider to be a sophisticated marketer in its online publication, ‘The Sophisticated Marketer’s Guide’. (more…)
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A growing family
The journey for the current Sikaflex-11FC+ started 50 years ago in 1968, with the launch of Sikaflex 1A. A pioneering innovation, the product was one of the first single-component polyurethane adhesive-sealants for construction. (more…)
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Essential Group announces major changes
After an extremely exciting National Trade Day 2018, The Essential Group has announced some major innovative changes that will be implemented in 2019; changes that have the potential to exponentially grow the Essential brand across our suppliers, contractors, staff, clients, members and throughout various industries. (more…)
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Strong R&D puts Pratley in pole position for 2019
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. (more…)
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Soldering on
National Solder Company (Nasco) is a leading African manufacturer and supplier of solders, fluxes, pure tin and lead products. Its products provide solutions for joining metals in the plumbing, electronic, electrical, bearing, engineering and automotive industries. (more…)
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Key manufacturing trends for 2019
About Kansai Plascon Kansai Plascon is the largest coating supplier in southern Africa operating in the market for over 128 years and supplies decorative, professional, industrial and automotive products. The company’s ethos, to design products through constant innovation and ground-breaking technologies, is what drives Kansai Plascon’s growth and has cemented the business as a leading […]
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Mrs SAPMA to depart after two decades
Q: When and how did your career at SAPMA start? A: I started working for SAPMA in January 1999. The administration office had moved from Durban to Johannesburg and I took over from John Bryce of the Chamber of Commerce in Durban, who had performed the secretarial duties for SAPMA. At my first official meeting […]
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Why you should belong to SAPMA – dealing with officialdom
We experience it here at SAPMA every year when we try to renew memberships: “There is no benefit to me being a member” or “It’s a club for the big guys” are typical responses not to pay subs. (more…)
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