S&V Protect Magazine Vol15 No4 Fourth Quarter 2021
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Bullet Resistant Vests
- The fourth in a series of articles by Deon du Plessis, MD of Bullet Proofing Technology, in which he discusses the threat levels faced in South Africa, and how that should influence the purchaser's choice in selecting BRVs.
09 Safety Footwear
- There are no easy answers to the problems of supply from the Far East, writes Nick Bryant of ProFit Safety Footwear, and everyone has to adjust.
- BBF's Lemaitre brand expands into new terrains.
10 Work Wear
- Sweet-Orr & Lybro marks its 90th anniversary in SA by exporting to the country where it originated.
12 Standards Compliance
- ISO 40001: Integrating international health and safety standards saves money and minimises risks, writes Louise Woodburn of KBC Risk Solutions.
- Disability friendly buildings: "It's easier than you think," writes André Michau of Afroteq Advisory.
14 Biocides
- Microban International announces a new range of antiviral technologies.
- AATCC test method TM211-2021: "A breakthrough method for evaluating odour control capabilities in the textile industry."
- Sanitized Puretec technology delivers antimicrobial performance for all fibre types.
16 Environmental Protection
- Nestlé announces industry-first pilot that reduces carbon dioxide emissions and recycles wastewater.
17 Legal Issues
- SARS tackles non-compliant PPE companies that benefitted from tenders.
- Western Cape healthcare products distributor agrees to pay penalty for alleged cartel conduct.
18 Workplace Injuries
- "Dysfunctional" Compensation Fund slammed for attempt to cut third party administrators from payment process.
20 Innovations - The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
- Medical Engineering: The 'Hearable' aims to improve collaboration between people and machines.
- Biotechnology: Stem cells from the bioreactor.
- Filter solutions for high technology processes: Clean air at all times.
29 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety Group/Lemaitre (OFC), BBF Safety Group/Lemaitre Urban (02), ProFit Safety Footwear (08), Rebel SafetyGear (06), Selective International Footwear/Kaliber (04.
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Footwear Industry Articles
- Law firm files class action lawsuit against Crocs
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights firm, has initiated a class action lawsuit against Crocs, Inc., representing all purchasers of Crocs common stock between November 3, 2022, and October 28, 2024. The lawsuit alleges that Crocs misled investors regarding its acquisition of HEYDUDE, a casual footwear brand.Key allegations include:1. ...moreCanton: As big as ever
China Import and Export Fair, also known as the “Canton Fair”, is the World’s No.1 Expo in terms of scale. Canton Fair will see its 137th session to be held from April 15 to May 5, 2025 in Guangzhou, China.With an exhibition area of 1.55 million square meters, the 137th edition of Canton Fair converges 28,000+ exhibitors ...moreChallenges in the global footwear market amid economic strainDiscussions in Hong Kong: At a recent network session with fellow Footwear Council members from a few other countries while at the APLF, the topic for discussion revolved around the almost flat line and dip seen in manufacturing and exports with no significant increase.Of course, the likes of India and a few others commented on thing ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- The Fairs - Sam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humourWe have just had the pleasure of the celebration of the world's major leather fairs, Lineapelle and APLF. Both fairs have been considered well attended though business was apparently not brilliant. However, have you noticed that the fairs are more and more shifting from the exhibition and business purpose to a conference venue, an instrum ...moreRwanda plans tannery parkKigali, Rwanda – According to an article in The New Times on 08 April, Rwanda is to establish a tannery park, including a centralised effluent treatment plant, to service more than 1 tannery.The planned tannery park is to be in the Bugesera Industrial Zone, about 50 kilometres from Kigali.The Times reported that the Leather Value Ch ...moreNew Zim tannery seeks ‘retired adviser’A new tannery to process cow and goat skins has started near Harare, and is hoping to attract “a retired tanning person” from South Africa for a short period to help set it up.“We have 3 drums and a few machines,” said Hashmook Naran of Tika Shoes, Harare, who is involved in the new business.“We’re curr ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Beier Group, Department of Higher Education and SETA ‘better together’
Pinetown, KZN, SA – The Beier Group, which includes the BBF Safety Group, in December hosted the Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and the FP&M SETA for an oversight visit to ensure that state funds are being used in accordance with the Sectoral Skills Plan.DHET deputy minister Dr Mimmy Martha Gondwe and SETA ...moreConsumer Protection Act marking – ‘beware faulty inspections’ warns importer who is R250 000 poorerPinetown, KZN, SA – Wholesaler and retailer Treadsafe cc, which had a container of 120 000 pairs of plain white cotton gloves held up last July by the National Consumer Commission for suspected contravention of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), managed to get the container released – almost 3 months and around R250 ...moreA partnership for inclusion: Circular Energy and Bradshaw LeRoux join forces for disability inclusionCircular Energy is partnering with Bradshaw LeRoux, a disability inclusion specialists organisation, to forge a disability-positive workplace. ...more
