Remembering the Poor and Needy among us
On the 7th of June, a group of Geo Stott staff were delighted to donate food parcels to the Sparrow Rainbow Village. Sparrow Rainbow Village is an Aids Hospice, adults and children, Home Based Care Education, Training and Counselling facility which was founded on 14 February 1992 by Rev. Corine McClintock. It was indeed an […]
Aveng to sell rail business to Mathupha Capital for R133m
Aveng to sell rail business to Mathupha Capital for R133m JSE-listed infrastructure group Aveng announced on Wednesday that it would sell its rail business to black-owned investment company Mathupha Capital for R133-million. The proposed transaction is subject to several conditions, including Competition Commission approval, but it is nevertheless expected to close by no later than […]
Understanding weld standards crucial to the welding industry
Understanding weld standards crucial to the welding industry o ensure quality in the welding industry, pipes supplier Marley Pipe Systems product specialist Ian Venter says it is important to not only use the standards required in welding but also understand them. Delivering a keynote address at the Thermoplastic Welding Technology Day, hosted by industry body […]
Pilot programme seeks to align artisan training with industry needs
Pilot programme seeks to align artisan training with industry needs The Centres of Specialisation pilot programme has been launched by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to develop a focused and industry-led apprenticeship structure for 13 priority trades required for infrastructure development. The objective is to test the effectiveness of direct private-sector involvement […]
Designation of Steel Products and Components for Construction – Well done to all involved!
Designation of Steel Products and Components for Construction – Well done to all involved! National Treasury has published an instruction note that from the 1st of February 2017 steel products and components for construction have been designated. The SAISC started the process with powerlines in 2009 and applied for designation of power station steelwork in […]
Preparing For Generation Z
Preparing For Generation Z Many critical manufacturing topics warrant priority attention from the sector’s stakeholders, yet it seems some significant and hard-pressing issues remain overlooked. In effect, these matters prove just as much of an influence on the industry and in turn, the economy of a country. The Manufacturing Indaba is a one-of-a-kind conference that […]
Is war between China and the US inevitable?
Is war between China and the US inevitable? Taking lessons from a historical pattern called “Thucydides’s Trap,” political scientist Graham Allison shows why a rising China and a dominant United States could be headed towards a violent collision no one wants — and how we can summon the common sense and courage to avoid it.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XewnyUJgyA4
Manufacturing: winners and losers of 2018
Manufacturing: winners and losers of 2018 The manufacturing industry rebounded in 2018, recording its highest annual growth rate in five years. The food and beverages and automotive divisions were the major drivers behind the rise. However, manufacturers in communication equipment, electrical machinery and clothing failed to perform.Manufacturing production increased by 1,2% in 2018 compared with […]
Advantages of Collaborating
Advantages of Collaborating Collaborating on development projects can offer a firm a number of advantages. First, collaborating can enable a firm to obtain necessary skills or resources more quickly than developing them in-house.6 It is not unusual for a company to lack some of the complementary assets required to transform a body of technological knowledge […]
China is coming for everything unless you land the first punch
China is coming for everything unless you land the first punch A highly-skilled industry professional with a high-level of technical knowledge gained across multiple industry segments in the South African market. Passionate about helping people achieve their business goals while sharing his extensive knowledge to make the South African manufacturing industry globally competitive.In South Africa, […]