Summer is here, and there’s no better time to turn your swimming pool into the ultimate escape. At SA Marblite, we specialize in creating pools that are more than just a place to swim—they’re a statement of luxury, relaxation, and style. Our premium pool plaster is designed to bring lasting beauty and strength to your pool. Engineered with only the finest raw materials, our plaster is fade-resistant, durable, and crafted to minimize white blemishes, ensuring your pool looks pristine all season long. A Colour for Every Style Choose from a breathtaking range of shades to match your unique vision: Whether

In a construction landscape where cost pressures are rising, AfriSam’s Amit Dawneerangen is raising a red flag, cautioning contractors that cutting corners on material quality may appear cost effective in the short term, but it compromises the long-term performance and value of infrastructure. As Executive: Sales & Product Technical at AfriSam, Dawneerangen sees worrying signs of a growing trend – across both public and private sector projects – where the drive to reduce costs is resulting in widespread ‘buying down’ on material quality. Dawneerangen argues that the foundation of any durable and cost-effective infrastructure project lies in the quality of materials used. Cement, aggregates and

In the competitive world of logistics, manufacturing and material handling, equipment downtime is not just an inconvenience, it is a major threat to productivity and profitability.Industrial Power, a division of CFAO Equipment, is meeting this challenge head-on with advanced high-output lithium-ion battery solutions that are transforming how businesses operate. Boosting output with smarter energy Industrial Power’s high-performance lithium-ion batteries are engineered for fast charging and extended run times, reducing the need for frequent recharges and minimising equipment downtime. The result is higher throughput and operational efficiency across the board. Industrial Power National General Manager, Imtiaz Mahomed Ally, says with intelligent

AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer (Pty) Ltd is an Importer and Distributor of Pumps in Southern Africa. For the past 20 years, we have served in the pump industry with a vast product variety that caters for the Mining, Industrial, Agricultural and Utility markets. At AxFlow/AQS we value the strong partnerships we have with our suppliers and clients alike and strive to consistently unlock value for every customer, every time, by providing trusted pumping solutions within a culture of adaptability and passion.

Calls on government to find out – and says it must also address public safety and unfair competition concerns. JSE-listed cement and building materials producer PPC believes the government should pay attention to why it’s so costly to produce cement in South Africa – despite its confidence that the new R3 billion cement plant it’s building in the Western Cape will enable the company to increase its competitive edge against cement imports. PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli on Monday (9 June) said the government also needs to address the outsourcing of cement blending to independent blenders from a public safety and

When it comes to construction or DIY projects involving concrete, proper curing is often overlooked but is one of the most critical steps in achieving strong and durable results. SCC’s GripCure Acrylic is a game-changer in curing technology, making it easier to lock in moisture, prevent cracks, and maximise the strength of your concrete. In this blog, we’ll explore why curing is essential and how GripCure Acrylic can make all the difference. Why Is Concrete Curing So Important? Concrete gains strength through a process called hydration, where water reacts with cement to form strong chemical bonds. Without proper curing, moisture can escape too quickly,