S&V Protect Magazine Vol14 No4 Fourth Quarter 2020
The only SA magazine aimed exclusively at the PPE end user.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
3 Forecasting 2021
- BBF: Localisation and distribution network have been key to our success, says Silvio Ceriani.
- Hi-Tec/Magnum/Interceptor: We'll help to rebuild the economy, says Geraint Beacham.
- ProFit: We're cautiously optimistic, says Nick Bryant.
- Protekta Safety Gear: Work harder, stay focused, says Neels Coetzee.
- Rebel Safety Gear: Plan for a difficult year, aim for a good one, says Rob Gingell.
5 PPE Procurement
- Putting the ethics back into procurement.
7 The Virus: Making The Pandemic Work For Them
- Handel Street Medical: Marketing director Ashraf Ismail on being a new supplier of locally-made N95 medical masks and respirators.
- It had to happen: Pure Air puts fashion into face masks, by Samantha Chrysanthou.
10 Arc Flash Protection
- BBF launches arc flash PPE range.
12 Working At Height
- Confined spaces = Authorised personnel only: An ongoing series by Anderson Cilliers of Protekta SA.
15 Substance Abuse
- A new breathalyser procedure and holding station has what it takes to aid in COVID-19 prevention in SA. An article by Rhys Evans of ALCO-Safe.
16 PPE Textiles
- Devan shows high activity of BI-OME against SARS-COV-2 and other viruses after intense washing.
- Anker, Devan and Shark Solutions develop world's first flame retardant aviation carpet with recycled PVB-based binder.
- Archroma announces 20% price increase for its fluorochemical range.
- Antiviral properties of Sanitized products on synthetics validated.
18 The Urban Environment And Health
- Built environment practitioner 'are key drivers of public health', says Professor Tolullah Oni.
19 Competition Tribunal
- Fire sprinkler installer fined R120 000 for collusive tendering.
- Supplier to sanitiser manufacturers fined for excessive pricing.
21 Testing
- SGS expands its Product Recalls Online Platform as Australia and Canada get on board.
21 Hygiene
- Fraunhofer researchers develop a mobile robot cleaner which takes production hygiene to a higher level.
23 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety Group/Bova Artisan range (OFC), BBF Safety Group/Lemaitre (2), Hi-Tec/Magnum (5), Palm Footwear/Terra Pod (11), Protekta Safety Gear (9), Rebel SafetyGear (6), Rolfes Leather (below), Selective International Footwear/Kaliber (4).
In the next Issue
Issues facing PPE in 2021.
Footwear Industry Articles
- Swedish retailer wanted to ensure its European suppliers were a better fit than Far East – SGS assessment programme raised standards of Macedonian supplier
Geneva, Switzerland (16 May 2025) – A partnership between testing, inspection and certification company SGS and luxury goods retailer, Shepherd of Sweden, has led to a transformation in footwear quality, reduced waste and increased production from one of the Swedish company’s principal European suppliers.Known for its hig ...more40 000 retail doors could close by 2029, but footwear stores could hold their ownAgainst a backdrop of store closings, shoe retailers UBS analyst Michael Lasser favours include On Holding, Deckers, Dick's and Academy Sports. ...moreGrowing trend in the East towards factories staffed entirely by robots – rest of the world ‘being left behind’'While Europe is still focused on Industry 4.0, Asia is already gearing up for Industry 5.0, which emphasizes autonomy over mere connectivity.' ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Can incoming legislation bring opportunities for Africa?
As global markets adopt stricter environmental, human rights and ethical regulations—particularly in the European Union—the African leather industry faces a pivotal moment. While new legislation around sustainability, traceability, and labour rights introduces compliance challenges, it also opens doors for African producers to access higher-value international markets. ...moreUK Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists annual conference, AGM and dinner dance
The annual Conference, AGM and Dinner Dance of the Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists took place on 25-26th April in Glasgow.This year, there was a 2-day programme that included a field trip to Scottish Leather Group on the afternoon of Day 1, when 30 delegates had the opportunity to learn about SLG’s heritage and world l ...moreThe effect of fatliquor sulphitation on leather quality
IntroductionDuring the fatliquoring process, the fatliquors are deposited or chemically bind to the leather fibres. This allows the fibres to move over each other and prevents them from sticking to each other when the leather is dried. It is therefore a well-known fact that fatliquoring impacts the tensile strength, tear resistance, imper ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Lengthy detentions: That’s just the way it is, says NCCS&V Protect asked the National Consumer Commission to comment on Treadsafe’s experience, and also whether other containers have been detained. Jabu Mbeje, Divisional Head: Enforcement & Legal Services, at the NCC, sent this response: ...more7 strategies to create more resilient mine dewatering
Dewatering is a crucial operation in mining. Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager at Xylem Africa, advises how to approach mine dewatering with these 7 strategies. As recent events at a Namibian mine demonstrate, dewatering is a critical linchpin for mining operations. ...moreSouth Africa’s first safety escape room for hands-on health and safety training
South Africa's first safety escape room was set up at Phalaborwa Mining Company (PMC) in November last year by health and safety solutions provider KBC.“We required a fresh approach to training,” said Mabore Macheru, Manager in Training Development and Contractor Management at PMC. “This offers an interactive and practic ...more
