S&V Protect Magazine Vol16 No4 Fourth Quarter 2022
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Upfront
- NRCS appoints firm to evaluate effectiveness and funding model.
03 Radon
- Research measurement data indicates that there can be unexpectedly high levels of radon, regardless of floor level, according to a report by Radonova Laboratory.
- Fact sheet and position statement on radon as a cause of lung cancer: A paper by the Cancer Association of SA (CANSA).
10 Health
- Sugar: The Health Promotion Levy, limiting sugar in drinks, is working, says an article in the SA Medical Journal.
- Sugar: The Health Promotion Levy is hurting an industry already on its knees, says the SA Sugar Association.
11 Competition Tribunal
- No decision yet in automatic fire sprinklers cartel allegation.
12 Asset Maintenance
- New ASTM International group to develop standards for adult sexual products.
13 Consumer Protection
- You need to find your trusted advistor, writes Suren Naidoo, Field Services VP Anglophone at Schneider Electric.
14 Innovation - The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
- Cost-effective alternative to a PCR test.
- Reduced risk after cardiac surgery thanks to resorbable pacing leads.
16 Fairs & Events
- A+A under new management: Lars Wismer to become new director.
- Themes for A+A 2023: Sustainability, digital performance, future solutions, new work, hygiene and pandemic.
17 Substance Abuse
- Alcohol and drug testing the workplace: Some do's and don'ts for employers.
18 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
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Footwear Industry Articles
- Skechers-Shein partnership: Dilution or strategic expansion?
Since 2023, Skechers’ decision to sell on Shein has raised eyebrows. Known for its comfortable, casual, and sometimes athletic shoes, Skechers occupies a market space perceived to offer higher quality compared to Shein’s fast-fashion, low-price model. This move has some analysts worried about a potential dilution of Skech ...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 ...morePlastics manufacturer develops first recyclable plastic bicycle frame
Midrand, Gauteng, SA (31 July 2024) – Industrial polymer developer and manufacturer, igus, has developed the first injection-moulded polymer bicycle frame designed for advanced bikes, a milestone in sustainable mobility. igus collaborated with German e-bike manufacturer Advanced Bikes to create a bicycle frame made entirely of recyc ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Enzymatic removal of proteoglycans in hides promotes opening-up of collagen fibre bundles
IntroductionWhen a hide loses moisture, the proteoglycans present in the hide stick the collagen fibres together. This negatively impacts the penetration of water and other chemicals into the hides during processing, and also the opening-up of the collagen fibres and hence the softness of the leather. It is therefore ideal to remove prote ...moreSam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humour" You can’t help those who don’t help themselvesThe International Trade Centre in Geneva spent a large amount of money in order to analyse the leather value chain in Mongolia. An extensive value chain study was made from the raising of the animals up to the finished product. The ITC presented a strategy proposal to the Go ...moreSam Setter's 'Pills'"Bangladesh unravellingThe leather industry in Bangladesh is slowly, slowly disintegrating. Their tanneries in the Hemayelpur area, which is part of the Savar Industrial Complex, are suffering from a non-functional common effluent treatment plant, hence European importers and brands are avoiding buying from them. The only chance to e ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- South Africa's water crisis - a call to action for climate-resilient solutions
Durban, KZN, SA (09 April 2024) – South Africa faces a water crisis of immense proportions, a dire situation fuelled by a confluence of challenges. Unevenly distributed water resources, exacerbated by unpredictable rainfall patterns due to climate change collide with the burden of outdated and deteriorating infrastructure, threateni ...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 ...moreTransitioning to climate-friendly construction: Bio-concrete and biogenic construction materials with cyanobacteria
Dresden, Germany (01 July 2024) – Fraunhofer researchers have developed a method of creating biogenic construction materials based on cyanobacteria. The bacteria multiply in a nutrient solution, driven by photosynthesis. When aggregates and fillers such as sand, basalt, or renewable raw materials are added, rock-like solid structure ...more
