S&V Protect Magazine Vol14 No4 Fourth Quarter 2020
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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
- Italian Trade Agency sponsors SA visit to Milan fairs
This September, SAFLEC, accompanied by a group of trailblazing members funded by the Italian Trade Agency, made a significant and impactful presence at Simac Tanning Tech, Lineapelle, Micam, and Milan Fashion Week.More than a routine industry visit, this participation was a strategic initiative designed to gather high-level intelligence a ...moreSAFLIA: Hopefully the slide will be reversed
Durban, KZN, SA – My forecast for 2024 is that production will be 12.5% down on last year. Meaning 41,690,000 pairs.The last time we saw such low volumes was in 2007.My forecast for next year is that production will be stabilised at the same level as this year – let’s say 42,000,000 pairs. However, with some serious inte ...moreAI is putting an end to counterfeit sneakers
Osmo’s AI-powered scent authentication machine in action, revolutionizing the fight against counterfeit sneakers by detecting unique chemical profiles with remarkable precision.As the sneaker resale market continues to boom, counterfeit goods remain a persistent concern for both luxury and mass-market brands. Counterfeiters have bec ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- LEATHER FRIENDS?
Perhaps not quite ‘the enemy of my enemy is my friend’, but ‘natural’ materials have more in common with each other than with the arch enemy, plastics ...moreHide demand steady amid growing global supply, gelatine plants absorbing higher number of lower grades
The picture I get of the leather industry globally is that it is losing share in all its markets for a variety of reasons. In South Africa, the situation is compounded by cash-strapped consumers choosing cheaper alternatives. Cape Produce Company is at the beginning of the leather process, and it supplies all leather markets in SA and internationally. I asked CEO Benjy Lapiner if the picture is as bleak as I’m told. No, he said, but… ...moreAgency company changesCape Town, W. Cape, SA – Gert Bosch and Arné Husselman left TST Agencies earlier this year.Bosch started Bosch Technical Services (Pty) Ltd (BTS), which began trading on 01 March, servicing the tanning industry. He represents a number of principals including some formerly represented by TST.Husselman has left the industry and ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Hydrogen technology: Compact power plants for green hydrogen
Dresden, Germany (01 July 2024) - Hydrogen generated with the power of the sun could largely replace fossil fuels in the future, helping to lower carbon emissions. In the Neo-PEC joint research project, Fraunhofer specialists have developed a tandem module that is self-sufficient and reliable at producing solar-generated green hydrogen.Hy ...moreInteraction with autonomous driving How drivers and cars understand each other
Karlsruhe, Germany (01 July 2024) – Optimising communication between vehicle and driver as a function of the degree of automation is the objective of a research project conducted by Fraunhofer in collaboration with other companies. The researchers are combining sensors for monitoring the vehicle interior with language models to form ...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
