S&V Protect Magazine Vol11 No3 Third Quarter 2017
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News
BBF Safety Group's acquisition of Quality Safety will probably double the size of its turnover. Its goal is to be 'a total workplace safety solution'.
Chemical resistant workwear feature
Protection begins with the fabric
- Acid resistant fabrics by Dr John Durrans, consultant to Da Gama Textiles.
- Specially treated polyester/viscose blend by Janice Coetzee, Gelvenor Textiles.
Themes from the A+A Fair
- Protective clothing for fire fighters, by Kirsten Rein.
- Fit for work: Avoiding sickness - promoting health, by Natascha Plankermann.
Working at Height
Dylan Sutherland of Protekta Safety Africa says without shock absorption, a relatively short fall in a harness can be fatal.
Head protection
New safety cap and hat products under development, by Grant van der Merwe, Pienaar Brothers North.
Battling infection and resistance
German-Australian iCAIR project.
Future technology
Footwear manufacturer and its suppliers combine to produce customised safety footwear.
New Products & Services
- E2S: E2x corrosion proof warning devices benefit from major upgrades.
- Neptun Boot: Patented toughness.
- ProFit Safety Footwear: The only way to do great work is to love what you do!
Corporate responsibility
BBF Safety Group: Aiding gumboot dancing group, making a video of female workers.
Buyers' Guide
We've brought back this popular section.
- BBF Safety Group
- Claw Boot
- ProFit
- Protekta Safety Africa
- Rebel SafetyGear
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety/Spartacus (OFC), Neptun Boot (6), ProFit Safety Footwear (17), Protekta Safety Africa (10), Rebel SafetyGear (2), Wing Safety Manufacturers (8).
Footwear Industry Articles
- Has Nike’s greed come back to haunt it?Early in July, international media carried reports about a steep fall in Nike’s share price following disappointing results. One was Sky News, which headlined a report: ‘How a series of blunders brought Nike's share price to COVID lows and meant it's being beaten by younger rivals.The iconic sportswear brand has switched away ...moreHuntsman to launch new footwear soling for running, hiking and safety.The Woodlands, Texas, U.S. – Huntsman’s Polyurethanes business will launch a ‘gripping’ new soling development for the footwear industry at the NW Materials Show at the end of August.The new portfolio of high performing thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products is aimed at footwear brands producing running, hiking ...moreAlternative to master plan is not anarchyNote: This article is about the Department of Trade, Industry & Competition’s master plans as a concept, not about the R-CTFL Master Plan specifically. ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Surge in exports to Brazil and Argentina in 2023 : Is South America a new Eldorado for SA’s automotive leather industry?
Note: S&V African Leather asked both Bader SA and Pangea SA, SA’s – and Africa’s – surviving specialist automotive leather tanneries, to comment for this article. At the deadline, neither had responded. ...moreRetail attitudes to leather: A mixed pictureCarletonville, Gauteng, SA – Mohammed Laher, sole proprietor of 6-store mini-chain Textile Wholesalers, said leather remained a priority for his customers.He said formal footwear – which is all leather – was “a much smaller category than before”, but that “the better end of casual footwear is predominan ...morePoor market for sheepskins, hides steadyDialogue with Cape Produce Co. MD Greg FeinbergAre there any issues with sheepskins in terms of quality and availability?Quality and availability are both relatively steady (based on the usual seasonal variations). The primary issues on both lines are market related (demand vs supply) with both Merinos and Dorpers experiencing unpreceden ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Warren Sachs new CEO of Beier Group
Pinetown, KZN, SA (01 August 2024) – The Beier Group, which includes Beier Envirotec, BBF Safety Group, Beier Drawtex Healthcare, and Neucoat, and which manufactures technical textiles, personal protective equipment, and advanced wound care products, has appointed Warren Sachs as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 July 2024 ...moreAfreximbank and Africa CDC join hands to strengthen health systems in AfricaCairo, Egypt (19 June 2024) – On 04 June, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) entered into a cooperation agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to leverage their strengths in boosting health systems across Africa and improving the livelihoods of African citizens. This milestone agreeme ...moreGeorge disaster highlights the importance of compliance and the right people partnerCape Town, W. Cape, SA (19 June 2024) – The catastrophic collapse of a near-completed building under construction in George in May 2024, which resulted in at least 34 fatalities and many more injured, has shone a spotlight on the need for compliance. This includes health and safety compliance as well as industrial relations (IR) and ...more
