May/June 2010

Featured on cover:
Grace Haven Industries
Contents
Tel. 011 608 2800
Email. [email protected]
Website. www.ghi.co.za 3 From the Desk . . . Energy Efficiency
17 Turning Up the Heat
Cover Story 37 Into “Green” Hot Water
5 Feeling Bullish
Practice Profile Cladding & Coating
6 Less But More 21 Getting it Covered

Trends in Leisure Kitchens & Bathrooms

10 Night Racing Comes to SA 24 Designer Water
14 Agriculture is the ‘New Golf’
Insulation
27 Setting the Ceiling

Architectural Hardware
32 Showing Off the Goods

42 News & Views

56 AAAMSA Matrixes

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EPSASA, the Expanded Polystyrene Association
of Southern Africa
SABISA, the SA Building Interior Systems Association
TPMA, the Thermal Panel Manufacturers’
ASDA, the Aluminium Stockists’ & Distributors’ Association Association
AAAMSA Fenestration
SASA, the Skylight Association of Southern Africa
SAGI, South African Glass Institute

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 Architect & Specificator May/June 2010
From the Desk
Frequently asked questions about thermal
insulation
Q: Is there a minimum quality/performance standard
that insulation material should comply with that a
consumer should check before purchasing? Is this
the same for all types of insulation and applications
(eg, walls and/or ceilings)? In other words are all
R-Value claims by suppliers equal?
A: All insulation materials have to be tested to the
relevant SABS standards pertaining to the specific
products. Products need to be in compliance with Hans A Schefferlie, executive director
the requirements of the relevant Standard to be
“acceptable” for usage.
Q: Are there quality concerns? (For example, with
The performance requirements are different for the promotion of Compact Fluorescent Lamps it
different products. One might use for an example; was found that several cheap, but low quality
a polystyrene insulation which would have a dif- lamps where being imported and sold) and if so, is
ferent thermal performance requirement for a wall there a way to avoid promotion of inferior products
than for a ceiling (refer SANS 204). eg, ‘consumer’s are recommended to purchase
R-value claims quoted by suppliers are different only SABS approved products’ or something to
for different materials. SANS 204 gives a clear that effect?
guidance to the thermal performance requirements A: There is a flood of insulation materials entering
for roofs and ceilings in the different climatic zones our country, especially those “cheap imported”
of South Africa (refer to table “Typical deemed-to- ones. We would definitely recommend products
satisfy thicknesses of generic insulation products” that have been tested and approved in accordance
in SANS 204, also on our website). with the relevant South African National Standard
(SANS). It does not matter if it has been “tested”
overseas, it might not comply with our National
Q: How big is the South African industry – many Building Regulation requirements with regards to
role players or a few only? Is there a ‘list’ of sup- health and safety. In South Africa thermal insulation
pliers should we want to engage with the industry is also applied internally whereas in Europe it is
to structure a promotional campaign or is there externally. It is therefore safer to evaluate products
an appropriate forum to channel this through eg, through our Association to determine whether it
TIASA? is suitable or not.
Often products “tested overseas” fail our local fire
A: We would obviously prefer to use TIASA as
safety requirements. It might have good thermal
the appropriate forum as we represent the major-
properties but could be a fire hazard. Safety always
ity of the insulation manufacturers, contractors,
comes first.
suppliers and distributors in the country and have
a membership list which would make it easier to The statement “SABS Approved” is also very
assist Eskom. misleading as only products that have the SABS
Mark of Approval are considered to be “SABS Ap-
proved”. However, this does not mean that one
cannot use any other insulation products on the
Q: Who typically does installation – primarily market that has also been tested in accordance
the homeowner/DIY after purchasing from a DIY with the relevant South African National Standard
store or is it mainly installed by the supplier or a and are in compliance with the requirements of the
combination of these approaches? standard. Often statements are made that products
A: Unfortunately the installation of roof insulation have been SABS tested, but that on its own is not
in South Africa has been neglected and/or ignored enough. Test Reports should always be available
but generally insulation is installed by the Roofing for inspection to proof compliance.
Contractors, TIASA Specialized Contractors or the
DIY market. This will now obviously change with
the introduction of the legislation. Q: Are there installation quality considerations/
concerns? Is this regulated in any way – are there

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 recommended installers for instance? What
should a homeowner look out for when doing his
own installation or when an installation is being
Making Dreams A done/selecting an installer?

Reality! A: A BIG YES! Insulation materials incorrectly

installed will not achieve the required thermal
performance.
Tired of the restrictions created by TIASA has taken the initiative to start a “Specialist
the boundaries of traditional exterior Contractors Division” to ensure that contractors
are familiar with the installation procedures of the
and interior doors and windows? various products and requirements in accordance
with the new National Building Regulations. Our
Allow us to open up your creative Manufacturers are actively involved with this
initiative as it is a wonderful opportunity to cre-
imagination. ate new employment opportunities as “unskilled”
labour can also be trained.
As the market leader in the design We would obviously recommend TIASA approved
and manufacture of sliding door installers and then of course there is the DIY market
as well. The DIY installers will unfortunately not
gear systems and with decades be able to submit a “Conformance Certificate”
of knowledge and experience after installation. Only accredited installers will
be able to submit such a certificate to the owner
behind us, we can make your of the building.
dream a reality.

JOHANNESBURG Q: Is there a limited life expectancy (I saw the

Tel: 011 663 6600 product loses efficiency after time, but that this
Fax:011 663 6700
was considered in the recommended R values)
CAPE TOWN
– does this differ from product to product or is this
Tel: 021 531 4100
Fax:021 531 8558 prescribed by any standard? Should homeowners
DURBAN
therefore consider replacement after time?
Tel: 031 207 3533
Fax:031 207 3572 AAAMSA A: In accordance with the Application of the
National Building Regulations “any material used
PORT ELIZABETH
Tel:041 581 4530 in the erection of a building shall be of a quality
Fax:041 581 5128 adequate for the purpose for which it is to be used.
GEORGE The requirements shall be deemed to be satis-
Tel: 044 873 4292 fied if such material complies with the standard
Fax: 044 873 4293 prescribed for it in the relevant standard specifi-
cation. The life span of replaceable components
and materials, such as claddings, roof materials
etc, shall not be less than 15 years”.
“Aging” of certain insulation material properties
are adversely affected but has been taken into
consideration when establishing the performance
parameters, ie, R-Values in accordance with
SANS 204.
It should not be necessary to replace the insula-
tion if it complies with the relevant SABS standard
and installed in accordance with the installation
specifications of the Manufacturer.
Hans A Schefferlie
Executive Director

www.hsdg.co.za
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 COVER STORY

Feeling Bullish
The new Taurus range of doorwear distributed by Grace Impressive production
Haven Industries (GHI) looks set to provide local specifiers Lionel adds his vote of confidence, describing the
with architectural hardware that can compete with the best Taurus production facilities. “It’s one of the most
in the world. impressive factories I’ve ever seen,” he tells us.
“It produces over 40 000 floor springs a month
to very tight specifications at exceptionally high
quality levels. “
The range available in South Africa will be expanding
to include stainless steel pull handles in addition
to the spring-loaded, narrow-style handle that is
currently available.
On top of trends
Gracehaven is no stranger to staying on top of trends
and Clinton adds that they’re moving increasingly
into frameless fixtures and fittings, such as those
found in shopfronts, shower cubicles, balustrades
and internal doors.
With 30 years under its belt, GHI has become
known as a quality aluminium hardware special-
ist, but Lionel emphasises that the company has
a firm foothold in numerous other areas of the
industry. “Apart from toughened glass hardware,
we’re also big players in the silicone sealant field,
and even in wooden window and door hardware,”
Clinton Bunch (left) and Lionel Mansfield at GHI are enthusiastic about
he interjects.
the new Taurus range
Structural silicone

W
hen “Architect & Specificator” chats The structural silicone sphere has certainly seen
to Lionel Mansfield, MD and Clinton major input from the company, with a number of
Bunch, sales director, at GHI, they’re landmark projects incorporating the material in the
enthusiastic about the new range. form of the Olivé Quimica range from Spain. “We
“Taurus is a world-class range of floor springs, door have a number of clients who are strong supporters
closers, locks and handles,” explains Clinton, by of this product,” says Clinton.
“Ronnie Mazor, of Mazor in Cape Town, has used
40 000 floor springs a month to very tight Olivé SG-71 in projects such as the Cape Town
specifications at exceptionally high quality levels Stadium and Mandela Rhodes House.” The ma-
terial has also been used in the Teatro at Monte
way of introduction. “As a company that has become Casino.
aligned with some of the world’s most prestigious
brands within this industry including Securistyle Olive 933 was used on the ‘Calabash’ at Soccer
from the UK and Olivé Quimica from Spain, this City. “The sealant was used in the upper arc of
fits perfectly into our existing offering.” the curve of the structure,” continues Clinton. “It
was originally meant to be gasket glazed, but the
subcontractor, Burger Emonyeni, had used Olivé
before and preferred it.”
Back on the topic of the Taurus line, Lionel
concludes that while GHI is the direct importer
of the range it will also be available from other
distributors to facilitate access to market. “This is
an international-class product,” he ends off. “The
floorsprings have a 500 000 cycle guarantee, locks
have a 5-year guarantee and products are made
from AISI 304 grade stainless steel. They truly are
equal to anything available worldwide.”
Clinton Bunch, Grace Haven Industries, Tel. 011 608 2800,
Olive 933 was used on the ‘Calabash’ at Soccer City Email. [email protected], Website. www.ghi.co.za

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PRACTICE PROFILE

Less But More

Every architect takes inspiration from some source, whether
it’s the environment, a mentor or the classic works of a
previous designer.

L
ameck Garonga, however, takes his guidance
from a somewhat higher place. “God is my
inspiration,” he smiles, during an interview
with “Architect & Specificator”. He is, after
all, the ultimate architect.
Lameck Garonga, LBM Architects
A man of strong religious convictions, Lameck
cut his teeth in various architectural firms before
deciding that starting his own firm would allow “I had both aspects within me and wanted to define
more freedom to express his individual style, and, myself, handling my own scheduling and financial
more importantly, devote time to his religious planning. But these skills are not enough to start
pursuits. a firm. You also need talent, business skills and
guts,” he emphasises.
You also need talent, business skills and guts With two degrees under his belt, Lameck is well
aware of the value of education. “I studied at
Getting out there the architectural school in Zimbabwe; we were
“I was with Rabana until 2007, and then joined pioneers at the institution,” he tells us, chuckling
Muhle Unlimited Designs until 2009, when I took as he adds: “I’m a Mozambiquen who studied in
the brave step to start my own company. The in- Zim and practices in South Africa. In a way, I owe
spiration came from my need to develop my own each a debt of gratitude.”
architectural style and concepts,” he explains.
“Every firm has its own style; Rabana was quite Embracing minimalism
conservative, while Muhle was younger and more In spite of his spiritual leaning, Lameck has a
fast-paced. steadfastly pragmatic approach to business. His

Mash-Lap’s Contractor’s Building in Soweto is designed to rival any office block in Sandton

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Simple design, coupled with clever use of light and colour can create a very welcoming space for health-care
facilities, such as the Substance Abuse Centre in Cullinan

young firm, LBM (Less But

More), expresses a design
ethic based on the style of
Mies van der Rohe, embrac-
ing minimalism and simplic-
ity, with a strong focus on
solid architectural principles
laced with spirituality.
“For a new company, mar-
keting is vital,” says Lameck.
“Referrals are the best way
to do this, but we need to
gather the work experience
first which we allocate a lot
of budget to putting propos-

als together to generate

work. It’s the only way we
can compete with the big
firms which have estab-
lished reputations.”
With a portfolio that shows
a strong background in gov-
ernment-based projects and Much of LBM’s proposal work is centred around upgrading property in the South of Johannesburg,
in support of government’s such as the Uncle Charlie project near Southgate
initiatives regarding service
delivery for marginalised communities, LBM’s leaning
towards healthcare is beginning to emerge. “We’ve The area around Gold Reef City is the last big node in
worked on a number of health-oriented facilities,”
terms of development in the South
he continues, and are currently completing a sub-
stance abuse centre in Cullinan.”
can create a very welcoming space. “We also
Although some might feel that the firm’s minimal- incorporated natural elements into the design,
ist style is not suited to providing a warm healing focusing on the abundant greenery outside, natural
environment, Lameck assures us that simple de- sunlight and aeration; putting patients back in
sign, coupled with clever use of light and colour touch with nature.

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Last big
node in
terms of
development
in the
South

LBM has been involved in projects forming part of the renewal of Soweto’s buildings

Big approach need to keep churning our business plans and

“Although small, we’re a firm with a big approach,” proposals. With the help of the ultimate Green
Lameck smiles as he continues. “Renovations or Architect, we will meet our goals,” the left-handed
new buildings are fine but we’d really like to get architect ends off.
involved in some ground-breaking projects.” Lameck Garonga, LBM Architects, Tel. 011 432 6640, Fax.
In association with contracting firm, Marsh-Lapp 432 6641, email. [email protected], website.
Investments, LMB has already come up with some www.lbmconsulting.co.za
pretty innovative concepts for new projects, the
flagship being Mash-Lap’s own new Contractor’s
Building in Soweto. Designed to rival any office
block in Sandton, the building forms part of the
Soweto renewal project. Lameck has plenty more
ideas for this area.
One proposal takes the old Uncle Charlie restau-
rant, a dilapidated building in the interchange
near Southgate, and converts it into a 16-storey
structure incorporating hotel and restaurants. “The
area around Gold Reef City is the last big node
in terms of development in the South,” explains
Lameck.
“Development in the North is rampant and we’d
like to see this trend take off in the South. Many
of our proposals are based on providing develop-
ers with ideas on how to invest successfully in
the area. We’re also costing projects in order to
submit them for funding so that we can follow
them through ourselves.”
Youthful energy
At just 31, some might think that Lameck’s opti-
mism in the face of challenging projects is due to
youthful naivete, but he laughs this off. “According
to SACAP figures, there are only 98 self-employed
young architects in South Africa, and I’m proud to
be one of them. If I have youthful energy on my
side, then I’ll take advantage of it – we’ll need all
the help we can get in order to establish our name,
particularly since it’s ultimately my dream to have
offices in South Africa, Maputo and Zim.
“Our work will have to speak for itself, so we’ll

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Night Racing Comes to SA

If you Google horse racing events like the Durban July and
the J&B Met, there is more about fashion than the actual
racing. With night racing coming to South Africa, will we be
looking at fabulous pyjama parties? Fact of the matter is,
horse racing at night is here. Turffontein racecourse is the
first venue to present such an event. The race course has
been buzzing with activity as special lighting towers provide
enough light for the TV cameras and night-time race-goers.

Temperaments
However, it was not just a matter of putting up
poles and affixing bright lights on top like you
would for any other sports arena. Race horses
are a breed of their own and apart from costing
an arm and a leg, they’re highly strung, so they
don’t take kindly to anything unusual which may
distract them from their sprint down the turf. “Ap- Mark Malherbe of Prosound

Simply stop running if one of the lights happens to “Architect & Specificator” had first-hand experience
catch its eye head-on of race-horses tetchiness when we visited Turffontein
to take photos of the unique aluminium structures
parently a horse will simply stop running if one of being erected to bear the lights. We were told to
the lights happens to catch its eye head-on,” says walk 500 metres down the straight and to hurry
Mark Malherbe, technical director of Prosound, the it up as some of the 800 horses housed at Turf-
company responsible for installing the specially fontein, were soon coming out to practice and then
designed lighting systems. no movement of people whatsoever is allowed along
the track as it will
upset them.
Constraints
“We had to be
very patient with
the installation,”
says Mark. “Apart
from covering the
bottom part of
the structure with
Hessian to ‘hide’
it from the horses,
our teams had to
leave the area ev-
ery morning and
every afternoon
while the horses
came out on the
track to exercise.
We weren’t even
allowed to put
banner tape
around the con-
struction areas as
we usually do.

Night racing
in Hong Kong

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The uprights going up on the straight

“Obviously the usual system of supporting light-

poles with cables anchored to the ground would
not do as they could cause damage to a very
expensive horse if they happened to break loose.
So we came up with a whole new concept in
terms of a stand-alone lighting structure” explains
Mark. “The other criterion was that the structures
should not obscure the view of television cameras
covering racing events.”
Aluminium
One of Prosound’s main lines of business is provid-
ing and erecting the temporary structures for the
staging of rock concerts, theatre lighting grids and
other outdoor events. At the core of these structures
are aluminium trusses designed and manufactured
by Dutch company Prolyte Products. Confronted
with the Turffontein requirements, Mark called on
the expertise of Paul Erik Haseloop and Ivo Mulder Paul Erik Haseloop (right) and Ivo Mulder of Prolyte at the first structure erected
of Prolyte to see if they could help.
“We had never done anything like this, but Ivo, that could be made in South Africa.
our senior engineer immediately had some idea of
“The rest of the tower was then specially made
how we could utilise our truss design experience
out of 6082T6 aluminium which tapered down
to come up with something sturdy enough as a
in sections to reduce the amount of material re-
stand-alone structure,” says Paul Erik, worldwide
quired, the higher we went. A twenty-two metre
sales director. “Armed with some basic ideas, we
truss across the two towers then completes the
flew out to South Africa to study the requirements
together with Mark and then went back to the
A unique design, a first for Africa and as far as I know
drawing board.”
also a world first
The design
“All our trusses are made in-house in Holland goal post structure which is securely bolted onto a
where we have the expertise and necessary spe- concrete foundation of four metres by two metres
cial fabrication equipment. But if we had to make with just the plinth sticking out. Before finally
this whole structure out of aluminium, the cost of specifying material thicknesses and lengths of
the material and shipping it out here would have the section, we had to take the prevailing wind
been prohibitive,” adds Ivo. “As stresses in a 22 pressures at Turffontein into account to make sure
metre high structure tend to be in the lower part, the structure wouldn’t sway too much in windy
we designed the first nine metres as a steel truss conditions,” says Paul.

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Aluminium structure specially manufactured in Holland

Safety for instance. This system would also work perfectly

“When Ivo finished this design, we had it audited and for night-time tennis matches.”
reviewed by an independent third party standards Judging by Ivo’s ruddy glow, he’s clearly had a lot
organisation in Germany before submitting it to the of South African sun shining on his pale European
client in South Africa,” says Paul Erik. “It being skin as he checks out the Prosound crew install-
ing along the track. His glow is heightened due to
A lot of South African sun shining on his pale his excitement about this world-first. “Today was
European skin fairly windy and I was pleasantly surprised how
little it affected the structure while we were fitting
a unique design, a first for Africa and as far as I the cross beam truss,” he says with a broad smile
know also a world first, we are more than satisfied before we dash off the track so that the horses
with the outcome now that the first structure has won’t spot us and start going wild.
been put up. We now have a new product line to
add to our portfolio and the first application that Mark Malherbe, Prosound, Tel: (011) 470-6800, Email:
[email protected]
comes to mind is camel racing at night in Dakar,

A first for the Industry

Bohle Glass Equipment (Pty) Ltd, the fully owned South African subsidiary of Bohle AG, Haan,
Germany, is proud to advise that the first ever Lady Master Glazier will visit South Africa
and attend the GlassExpo that will be held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec over the
period 8 to 11 September, 2010.
She will conduct demonstrations on the Bohle Glass Equipment (Pty) Ltd stand (Stand num-
ber 7B7) that will cover all aspects of glass cutting, including template cutting, thick glass
cutting (19mm glass), circle and oval cutting with glass thickness up to 19mm as well as UV
bonding technology.
Ursula Feulbach is employed as a Master Glazier by Bohle AG, Haan, Germany and has been
with the company since February, 2003. She has conducted seminars in professional glass
cutting and UV Bonding Technology in countries such as Spain, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia,
Romania, Italy, Sweden, Japan and France and is extremely proficient in what she does.
In Germany, there are rigid and exacting standards for the glass Industry and before anyone is Ursula Feulbach
allowed to work for a glazing company, they have to attend Glazing School for a period of three
years, during which time all aspects of glass are taught to the students in both theory and practical terms.
The understanding of glass, glass handling and glass cutting are some of the subjects taught at Glazing School and after
successfully completing these courses with a high pass mark as well as completing glass projects, only then is a student
classified as a glazier and allowed to be employed by a glazing company.
Tel: (011) 792-6430, Website: www.bohle.co.za

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Agriculture is the
‘New Golf’

The concept of Crossways is that of a typical village of yesteryear in a modern idiom. At the centre of the village will be a town
square which will also be the centre of activity for residents and visitors

In the US there is growing support for the concept of rural

living in an agricultural environment. The slogan ‘Agricul-
ture is the new golf’ has been taken up enthusiastically by
people in all walks of life concerned about the environment.
There is in particular an increasing awareness of the impor-
tance for the future of safe access to food and water, and of
the need to live with the land in a sustainable manner.

A
R3,4 bn farm village lifestyle project
planned next to the Van Staden’s River
gorge has received the go-ahead from
the Department of Economic Affairs,
Dr Chris Mulder, founder and CEO of the design and
Environment and Tourism of the Eastern Cape who architectural firm CMAI, is the pioneer of the concept
has approved the plans without any preconditions. of farm living which combines residential development
It earlier received the blessing from the national with agriculture in a rural environment
department of agriculture.

It will have its own mini-municipality that will provide in South Africa to be built to this scale. His urban
all essential services design and architectural firm CMAI is responsible
for the design, planning and implementation of
A delighted Dr Chris Mulder, one of the main the project.
shareholders and originator of this concept says Chris, who gained international prominence with
Crossways Farm Village, as the new develop- his Thesen Islands development in Knysna, has
ment will be known, will be the first of its kind just returned from the US where he found enthu-

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An aerial impression of a completed Crossways Farm Village on the plateau above the Van Stadens River gorge
to the west of Port Elizabeth. It represents a new concept in rural living

siastic acceptance of his concept of farm living.

He was invited to present a lecture on interdisci-
plinary cooperation at the Texas A&M University’s
College of Architecture, Urban Design and Land
Development, where he obtained a doctorate in
environmental planning and urban design in 1980.
The College of Architecture, the largest academic
institution of its kind in the US, presented him with
its Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2002.
Mini-municipality
Crossways Farm Village, which forms part of
an existing dairy enterprise, will comprise some
780 residential units designed to accommodate
virtually the full income and housing spectrum.
In support will be extensive sporting and other
outdoor recreational facilities. The development
will also include light “cottage” industries with
related retail, commercial and office components.
Run by the future homeowners’ association, it will
have its own mini-municipality that will provide
all essential services, from electricity and water used to reduce members’ monthly levies.
to refuse removal and sanitation.
Your own cow
The size of the present dairy operation will be Commenting on the slogan “agriculture is the new
extended to almost 170 ha of the total property golf”, Chris said in the United States a great many
of some 560 ha with new pastures being estab- golf estates have run into financial difficulties due
lished and a state-of-the-art milking parlour built to high maintenance costs. “Research has shown
to accommodate the enlarged herd of about 500 that 83% of people living on golf estates don’t
Holstein stud cows.
Divided equally Homeowners can even purchase cows in the herd
On-site education and training facilities will offer which will be looked after by farm management
courses in farm and dairy management, the only
facility of its kind in the Eastern Cape to do so. play golf. They bought there because of the life-
The profits of the farming operation will be divided style. Crossways will offer a similar lifestyle with
equally between the homeowners’ association, the the added advantage that the farming operation
farm management and the farm workers. The one will not be an expense, but a source of income
third due to the homeowners’ association will be for residents.

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Homeowners can even purchase cows in the herd today the Limpopo Province. When his farms were
which will be looked after by farm management. expropriated for one of the erstwhile homelands,
At the end of the month they receive a cheque for he returned to his alma mater to continue his stud-
the milk their animals produced.” ies, but this time in landscape architecture. Last
year, the Institute for Landscape Architecture in
Fresh veg
Southern Africa (ILASA) elected him one of three
The accent for the planned development will be
icons of landscape architecture in South Africa, the
on rural living. “The property adjoins the Van
first time in 70 years the institute has conferred
Stadens Wild Flower Reserve and large tracts of
this honour on any of its members.
land will consist of rehabilitated indigenous vegeta-
tion crisscrossed by walking trails. Fresh fruit and Chris Mulder Associates Inc (CMAI), Dr Chris Mulder,
vegetables produced on the farm will be available Cell: 082 881 2903, www.cmai.co.za
to residents as well as an extensive range of dairy
products, to promote a healthy lifestyle.
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Turning Up the Heat

Fans of winter sports like rugby and soccer know they have is exactly what this system does. Instant heat, just
to brave the cold to see their favourite teams play, but even like when a light is switched on.”
seasoned fans sometimes have second thoughts when the Fuels
weather turns nasty. This is compounded by the fact that the Ellis Park utilises natural gas from the Egoli gas line,
new stadiums are all open structures, putting more of a bite in but the system can also be run off gas bottles. “In
the cold air flowing into the grandstands. the not too distant future, it will also be possible to
run off natural gas from a virtual gas
pipeline supply system where gas
is stored in large special containers
called Mats,” says Fritz.
Mats are currently being introduced
to the South African market system-
atically for a variety of applications,
including vehicles that have been
converted to run on compressed
natural gas.
Operation
“The system is switched on remotely
simply by flicking an electric switch,”
says Fritz. “The temperature is
controlled by a sensor aimed at the
actual flame and it will adjust the
flame lower or higher to radiate a
constant pre-set temperature. The
gas burner is fitted with a pilot
burner ignition device and detection
system as opposed to the standard
Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg system usually used on gas burners.

E
llis Park stadium in Johannesburg, however,
no longer has this problem. An infrared
heating system has been fitted to raise the
comfort level for spectators in the grandstand
areas. This radiant heating system was installed
by Eastleigh, a combustion engineering specialist
company in Benoni who are the sole agents for
GoGaS heating products from Germany. “Architect
& Specificator” speaks to Fritz von Graszouw about
this new technology.

Infrared radiation transferred into heat when it hits a

body
Thermic comfort
“Due to the high efficiency rate of infrared systems,
a high level of thermal comfort is achieved, even
at low outdoor temperatures,” Fritz elaborates.
“The effect can be compared with solar radiation
in winter where even in low temperatures, you feel
comfortable.
“Our high efficiency radiators emit infrared radia-
tion which transforms into heat once it hits a solid
The GoGaS heating system, installed at outdoor and
surface. As spectators are in the stadium only for a indoor sports arenas all over Europe is not only for
short stay, the heat must be available at once which stadium heating

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It is also fitted with a unique new

anti-propagation device that not
only simplifies installation, but also
prevents propagation from damag-
ing the burner while increasing
the safety of the system.”
A heating system using gas infrared
radiant heaters is the best way to
fulfil the special requirements of
open space heating. It is clean
and easy to regulate, there are
no distribution losses and it’s
energy-saving as heat is imme-
diately usable.
Fritz Van Graszouw of Eastleigh Com- Comfortable and healthy
bustion Engineering The gas infrared radiant heater
emits medium-wave infrared
radiation transferred into heat when it hits a body. As the air is
almost permeable to radiation, it is not heated up. Therefore it is
possible to heat open grandstands in sports arenas or other open
spaces economically and comfortably. Bright radiators are directly
heated. The gas/air mixture burns on the surface of a ceramic plate
where the surface temperature is about 850°C to 900°C. Most of
the heat is transferred to the surroundings by direct radiation.
The temperature sensed by a person is a combination of the air
temperature and the intensity of radiation. Due to the high amount
of radiant heat emitted by the gas infrared heaters, a high thermal
comfort is reached even in the face of low outside temperatures.
The ambient air remains cool and fresh and thus the climate is
comfortable and healthy. In addition, indirect heating comes from
the heated walls, floors and other objects warmed up by the radia-
tion before spectators are seated.

Blankets are provided but it’s cumbersome and untidy

Impressed
Paul Appalsamy, Chief Executive Officer at Ellis Park comments,
“Often event schedules overlap with our winter and any event with
a 15h00 kick-off and later, held at the stadium during the winter
period, is very uncomfortable. Blankets are provided to our VVIP
and VIP guests to ensure their comfort but it’s cumbersome and
untidy.
“When we were first exposed to the GoGaS heating concept, I
was immediately convinced that such an installation would be of
definite value to our venue and in line with our facility improve-
ment. The GoGaS space heating covers the main west grandstand
over level 1 to 3.
Bundling into their boxes
“And it’s a real big hit with the ladies who are now able to sit and
enjoy the total atmosphere of the game,” he continues. “It also
means we have less of a crush with everyone bundling into their
boxes because of the cold. The installation process and the speed
with which it was implemented was also very impressive.”
The GoGaS heating system, installed at outdoor and indoor sports
arenas all over Europe is, however, not only for stadium heating.
“We customise the control system for various applications including
factories, churches and large aircraft hangars,” says Fritz.
Fritz Von Graszouw, Eastleigh Engineering, Tel: (011) 969-1992, Email:
[email protected]

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 CLADDING & COATING

From an
architectural
standpoint, the façade
of a building plays a
tremendously important
role, since it can set
the tone for the entire
structure. It’s not
surprising, then, that
the field is becoming
more specialised on an
almost daily basis.

Getting it
Covered
O
ne company that’s been involved in
some exciting projects is Grinaker-LTA
Façades, which specialises in external
Colin Gardner, Grinaker-LTA Façades
cladding of buildings, primarily in glass
and aluminium. “We generally subcontract on
large projects in what is a very specialist field,” professionals and ourselves to achieve the best
General Manager, Colin Gardner, tells “Architect possible solution.
& Specificator”.
“It’s very exciting to be involved in this field when
Invariably it involves a complex iteration process so many great things are happening. Many of our
between various professionals buildings are becoming landmarks and watching
the work progress is fantastic. Sites develop daily,”
Front-end design he smiles. “15 Alice Lane Towers, for example, is
“We head up the front-end design and development a stunning project.”
responsibility and drive this part of the practice Scheduled for completion in November this year,
ourselves,” he continues. “Invariably it involves the award-winning 15 Alice Lane Towers project
a complex iteration process between various in Sandton applied some innovative thinking to

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 CLADDING & COATING

The chequer-plate façade of the Alice Lane project is

made up of numerous glass panels held in place by
aluminium clips

overcome the challenge of creating a vertically

curved curtain wall made up of panels of different
tinted glass. The outcome is a chequer-pattern
effect, with geometric shapes creating a dramatic
partnership with the fluid flow of the walls.
Innovative concept
“The professional team came to us with conceptual
drawings, and we knew we could do it,” Colin says.
“Obviously we prefer to have a little more to work
with, but this was such an innovative concept that
we were keen to get involved.”

Façades are also a useful way of getting

new buildings to work cohesively with
existing ones

The vertically curved curtain wall, which protrudes

five metres past the outside of the structure, con-
sists of a variety of patterned glass elements with
panels held in place by a combination of brack-
etry and structural silicone. While Grinaker-LTA
Facades’ Jet Park factory boasts state of the art
machinery for manufacture, special dies had to be
made for the Alice Lane development. “It’s been
a very complex project,” explains Colin. “It took
a year of design and development and we’re still
resolving issues as the building progresses.”
Planning ahead
“All projects have their share of challenges,” he
continues, referring to the new Investec Building

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The new Investec Building on the Umhlanga Ridge includes a combination of flush glazed single and double-glazed panel
systems

on the Umhlanga Ridge in Durban. One of the issues and control energy consumption, and you
most noteworthy elements of this project is the have a pretty attractive package.” Grinaker-LTA is
600m2 planar screen which uses a combination of a subsidiary of the JSE-listed Aveng Group.
imported and specially-designed local fittings and
Colin Gardner, Grinaker-LTA Façades, Tel. (011) 578-
suspension cables to hold the structure in place. 6200, Email. [email protected], Website. www.
A combination of varying densities of fritted glass grinaker-lta.co.za
provides shading from the sun.
“Specialist consultation is a crucial part of the pro-
cess,” adds Colin. “We advise on all the technical
aspects of the job. This also applies to the thermal
and shading criteria. The clients choose the glass
and we, in conjunction with our suppliers, assist
by providing the technical properties. This informa-
tion is then passed on to the HVAC professionals
to determine their requirements.”

And we’re still resolving issues as the

building progresses
Blending in
The R33-million subcontract for the Inner Circle
offices in Rivonia Road, Morningside was completed
ahead of schedule last year. Comprising 1600 curtain
wall units, the 10 500m2 curtain wall is not only a
shimmering façade with its combination of Arctic
Blue and Marine Blue glass, it was also designed
to maximise the natural lighting and reduce solar
heat build-up in the 10-storey office block.
“Façades are also a useful way of getting new
buildings to work cohesively with existing ones,”
Colin explains. “Creating landmarks is invigorat-
ing work, but in many instances buildings need
to remain true to the surrounding architecture.
Façades make this possible without compromis-
ing on the integrity of the design. Add this to the
ability to optimise thermal efficiency, address light

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KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

Designer Water
It seems to be a sign of society’s sophistication when basic living conveniences become reengineered, re-
invented and redesigned to an art form. Hansgrohe AG is a family-run business that has been around for
generations, and in that time, it has become recognised for redefining the way we perceive the household
water dispenser.

A
nthony Mederer, MD of the South African were a swearword. We had to assure
chapter of this sanitary style icon, tells clients that they could rely on us for
“Architect & Specificator” that for the stock and parts – all within a 24 hour
German-based company, service is not turnaround time.”
an option. “We’ve invested a fortune in our service
Raindrops keep falling…
centres,” he tells us. “Setting a service benchmark
Although Anthony is focused on service,
was vital back in the days when imported products
it’s the design and technology of these
products that catches our attention.
Without having to change your entire plumbing set-up “The technology is phenomenal and
it’s what sets our products apart from
the cheap knock-offs,” he explains.
“Hansgrohe products go beyond simply
dispensing water.”
Using the Venturi principle, the shower
heads mix air into the water stream
to create a unique sensory feel. “If a
strobe light is shone on the stream,
you’d be able to identify individual
droplets. It’s like standing under
raindrops,” he smiles. “The sensa-
tion is softer and more in harmony
with nature.”
Universal system
A firm belief that technology and
design should work hand-in-hand has
encouraged the company to develop
its ‘iBox’, a universal concealed unit
that works with any type of mixer
from any of the design ranges, along
with all associated equipment, such
as thermostatic devices.
“This allows you to change from one
product range to another without hav-
ing to change your entire plumbing
set-up,” explains Anthony. “It not only
gives the homeowner the freedom to
upgrade with ease, but makes the
plumbing process a lot simpler.”
Clean water
Not only are the products techno-
logically advanced, they’re also
environmentally friendly. The green
showerhead, Crometta 85 Green,
uses six litres of water instead of the
industry standard of 15 to 18. For
Hansgrohe, however, green culture
is not a new concept.
Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola has designed a vibrant organic range for Hansgrohe’s “Our factories are situated in the
Axor brand Black Forest, an ecologically-sensi-

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tive area, so green manufacturing processes are

entrenched in our operational methodology,” says
Anthony. “Our factories are energy efficient and our
manufacturing processes are as safe as possible
to the environment.”
Small sacrifice
He admits, however, that green compliance some-
times requires small sacrifices. “At the end of the
day, a water efficient shower head dispenses less
water and while we’ve introduced methods to
maximise flow, inevitably some people will notice
the difference.”
This issue is easy to overlook by those committed
to the process, who will no doubt also appreciate
the Hansgrohe’s Pontos water recycling system.
This domestic unit is able to treat bath and shower
water before re-routing it for gardening, cleaning
and toilet flushing purposes.

Green compliance sometimes requires

small sacrifices

Smart and beautiful

Hansgrohe’s design team have produced outstanding
ranges for a variety of markets. The Pharo brand
includes shower solutions and steam cabins, Pontos
addresses grey water recycling systems while the
Axor range highlights top-end design.
“Our designers are world renowned and they’re not
afraid to take chances,” Anthony says with clear
pride. Names like Phillipe Starck, Patricia Urquiola,
Antonio Citterio and Jean-marie Massaud trip off
his tongue with practised ease while a new range
by the Bouroullec Brothers is set for its launch in
South Africa in June. Jean-Marie Massaud unique tap design
“We work with top creators to keep us at the vanguard
of the design sphere,” he explains. “It’s important
to work with the best people to get the best results.
Often companies try to do everything themselves,
from developing the technology to handling the Fittings in
design. We recognise the importance of employing the Axor
specialists to handle the various areas. Urquiola
Organic form range reflect
“Our designers draw attention to our name. In ’94, harmony
when Starck brought out a range featuring counter-
top basins and tall taps, he set a new standard in
bathroom design. Citterio’s edgy square tap with
its simplistic design has changed the look of taps
everywhere and Massuad’s organic form is nature
inspired. These designers really test the limits of
bathroom design.”
Hansgrohe’s attention to design, has won the
company some heavyweight design awards. “This
is what has made Hansgrohe a powerful player in
the sanitary industry,” concludes Anthony.
Anthony Mederer, Hansgrohe, Tel. 021 447 7144, Fax.
021 447 2817, Email. [email protected], Website.
www.hansgrohe.co.za

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 INSULATION

Setting
the
Ceiling
Insulation has received a lot
of interest lately with ongoing
attention being given to the
thermal efficiency in build-
ings. In addition, the carbon
credit system has made en-
ergy efficiency more attrac-
tive than simply a means of
building green. ThermocousTex used at Cape Town Airport

W
hen “Architect & Specificator” speaks
to Thomas Datel, MD of Datlink, he
has a lot to say on all of these subjects.
“With the SANS 204 Thermal Efficiency Thomas
Standard for buildings due to be legislated in June chats to
this year, buildings will have to conform to the residents
standards stipulated by TIASA and the SABS,” of an
he tells us. affordable
housing
“This is a positive development – thermally efficient settlement
building, together with performance windows, will
save in the region of 4500MW. In the face of our
current energy crisis, the importance of this aspect
simply cannot be overlooked.”

It’s important that the products that are used are Affordable solutions
verified by an independent body to ensure that they With extensive experience in providing cost-ef-
will be accepted by the Green Building Council fective yet efficient green insulation solutions for
affordable housing, Datlink has researched the
Smart building subject exhaustively. It’s projects are frequently
While it’s generally assumed that green building is, showcased in various housing competitions. A
at least at the construction stage, more expensive project highlighted in ABSA’s Innovative Afford-
than conventional building, in many instances energy able Housing Competition incorporated InnoBlok
efficiency relies on smart, passive design of the 140mm Insulated Masonary Blocks developed by
building envelope to effectively manage heat loss Datlink specifically for use in the affordable hous-
and gain. Including insulation adds some expense, ing sector. Datlink’s 42m² entry level house was
but has so many benefits that the cost factor is awarded 2nd place in this competition.
quickly outweighed. Using green insulation takes
“The material, which is NHBRC and Agrement
the environmental commitment a step further.
approved, has additional benefits since it can
“Everyone is talking about green options at the also save costs by not having to be plastered
moment, but it’s important that the products that when used with ThermocousTex or IsoBoard ceil-
are used are verified by an independent body to ings, allowing funds to be used on other useful
ensure that they will be accepted by the Green mechanisms. Installing solar water heaters are not
Building Council,” Thomas advises. only energy efficient, but they also play a social

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V&A Waterfront

role by raising the quality of life of the residents,” The carbon credit system has begun to draw local
says Thomas.
interest
“Although ThermocousTex is well-known for its
acoustic and thermal properties, it is also effec- ThermocousTex products are thermally bonded
tive as a ceiling in affordable housing projects in bulk-fibre and board thermal and acoustic insu-
either a skimmed or vinyl laminated form and can lation products for ceilings, walls and floors for
be used in either a nail-up or retrofit application,” residential, commercial and industrial applications.
Thomas tells us. It is produced using a mix of virgin and recycled

Oliver Tambo Airport

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Grand West Casino

polyester fibre, or kenaf, which is a non-toxic and

non-harmful, low VOC product as well as being
a more installer-friendly alternative to fibreglass
insulation. Romatherm insulation can be installed
on top of ceilings, and mixed InnoFilla insulating
material into concrete to provide thermal values.
Taking credits
“In addition, with the energy savings achieved,
certain projects can register for carbon credits.
For example for low cost housing we show energy
savings of 45% over conventional houses and Canal Walk Shopping Center
between 4-6 tons of carbon per unit per year,” he
adds. “This can generate about R550,00 rand per We show energy savings of 45% over conventional
house, which can be used to build more units, put houses and between 4-6 tons of carbon per unit per
back into the community for improvements or be year
used to pay off loans to build better units.”
Formalised in the Kyoto Protocol in a bid to di- for its acoustic properties. Cape Town Film Studio,
minish concentrations of greenhouse gases, the Gautrain, Cape Town International Airport, and
carbon credit system has begun to draw local a number of call centres and education facilities
interest. The goal of the scheme is to allow market have benefited from the company’s advice and
mechanisms to drive business towards a low- product installation.
emissions approach. Greenhouse gas mitigation “There’s often the implication that green products
projects generate credits, with one carbon credit are more expensive than others,” ends Thomas
being the equivalent of one ton of carbon dioxide. “However there’s a growing number of green op-
These credits may be purchased by companies, tions that are competitive with their non-green
governments or other entities with high footprints to counterparts. We’ve been very happy with the
lower their rating by effectively becoming financers performance of our green range; they’re excellent
of carbon reduction projects. products in their own right. Being green is simply
Fortunately, affordable housing is not the only area a bonus.”
of the construction arena that has validated the Thomas Datel, Datlink, Tel. 0861 DATLINK, Fax. 086
importance of insulation and acoustics. Some of 520 6475, emai. [email protected], website. www.
Datlink’s other clients have recognised the material datlink.co.za

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ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE

Showing Off the Goods

Brochures and catalogues ing architects what they’ll be working with,” says
do a good job of showcas- Kevin. “They can feel how the mechanisms operate
ing a product range, as and it gives them a real sense of how the product
do interactive websites, will fit into their design, and of the impression it
however little can compare creates with the mechanism they choose.”
with the sensory satisfac- While some might think that door mechanisms
tion of actually handling are a minor detail in the grand scheme of things,
the items themselves. for Kevin, they’re vital. “A doorway creates a first
impression of the building you’re entering,” he

W
hen “Architect & explains. “Ironmongery is generally the last thing
Specifcator” visits that happens in a building, but a handle is the
the offices of Geze first thing you touch when you enter.”
South Africa, a tour The company currently has three product ranges on
through the showroom with MD, offer: Hoppe’s upmarket range easy-to-install door
Kevin Diamond, gives us first- handles; Exidor, which is a European compliant

Kevin Diamond

range of panic hardware and the highly specifica-

Ironmongery is generally the last thing that happens in
tion-driven Geze range of door mechanisms which
a building, but a handle is the first thing you touch range from door closers to automatic doors.
“The three options complement each other perfectly,”
hand experience of the vast array of handles, hinges says Kevin, explaining that each meets a specific
and door systems the company offers. market need. Geze, however, draws our attention
First impressions due to the innovative nature of the products. In
“We find that this is the most effective way of show- the past year alone, the company has introduced

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Swing door drive

23 new offerings ranging from safety technology to within a building. “It’s a very practical approach
radio-controlled opening mechanisms and a new to minimising airconditioning and even lighting
security-based electronic range that can be built costs,” Kevin continues.
into a building’s management system.
Practical approach
Simply green In fact, this principle generally drives the entire
One product that has already received attention company. Geze is a family-run business headed by
in previous issues of this publication is the Geze Bridgitte Voster-Alber and her practical approach
RWA system. While previous articles have focused comes through in their products.”
on the safety applications of the system, Kevin
explains that it has considerable scope as an My father was a carpenter and for him, quality was
energy saving device. not negotiable; it was simply the way things were
“While smoke control and emergency evacuation done
are primary features of the RWA range, the prod-
uct also has a significant role to play in terms of “Our products can easily be worked into a manage-
managing energy consumption within a building. ment system. For instance, we can retrofit access
The potential for green design is huge,” he says control into an existing building,” he says,
with enthusiasm. “A strong component of our business is working
When fitted with sun and rain sensors, the sys- closely with the architect to specify a product, closely
tem facilitates natural ventilation, automatically with the merchant to deliver it to site, and closely
opening and closing windows to manage airflow with the contractor to assist with installation. On-

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functionality and an attractive design

site support is crucial,” Kevin emphasises. “We’re

starting to see contractors moving towards having
manufacturers on-site to offer installation training
as a means of maintaining product quality.” With Slimdrive, extremely low construction height allows you to integrate
In Kevin’s opinion, this is not so much a new ap- these drives almost invisibly into your facades
proach as it is a return to old values. “My father
was a carpenter and for him, quality was not
negotiable; it was simply the way things were We walked out of there with our chests puffed out
done. We need more specialists like this on site
to oversee the process.” motivated, which is essential in a market that’s
Meaty projects so difficult to read.
A specialist philosophy is also reflected in the “We’re also very lucky with Geze because of the
Geze team. “In addition to our incredible Gauteng innovations it constantly introduces; we’re never
branch, we have a very strong team in Cape Town static. Architects love something new and exciting,
and wonderful people in Durban. This is getting us particularly if they’re given a chance to tinker with
some meaty projects that we’re really proud of. it, which is why our showroom is so useful. It makes
“For example, the Port Elizabeth and Cape Town the products real for the guys; they get to interact.
football stadiums have seen our products beautifully All in all, it’s a winning combination.”
installed. We walked out of there with our chests Kevin Diamond, DCLSA, Tel. 011 315 8286, Fax. 011 315
puffed out,” he laughs. The staff is passionate and 8261, email. [email protected], www.gezesa.co.za

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 ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Into “Green” Hot Water

In a world of instant
gratification, most of us take
hot water for granted.
However, as society turns its attention to all mat-
ters green, many of us are becoming aware that an electric
water heater (geyser) is
becoming an expensive item on numerous levels.

E
stablished in 1903, Kwikot boasts over a along with the launching of the new Kwiksol brand
century of design and manufacture, with name.
a green initiative that started as far back
Product offering
as the 1980s. “Architect & Specificator”
The Direct System is used in frost-free areas, or
speaks to Kwikot, to learn about the company’s
where the ambient temperature remains above
solution to the ecological, social and psychological
5ºC. The potable water in the solar water heater
implications of hot water.
is heated directly by passing through the solar
Recently launched a complete Direct System that can collector panels or manifold for an array of solar
be used in frost-prone areas vacuum tubes.
The Indirect System is installed in very cold, frost-
The company has had tremendous success with
prone areas, such as the Highveld and utilises a
their export of the indirect double-jacketed solar
dilution of propylene glycol and water as the heat
water heater tanks, which
transfer fluid. This fluid passes through
where designed in con-
the double-jacketed tank and the solar
junction with an Aus-
collector panel or manifold of the solar
tralian company in
vacuum tubes, heating the water in
2001. In 2007 this
the inner tank indirectly.
product was aligned
with Eskom’s initia- Both systems can also be used as
tive to subsidise conventional electric geysers if there
domestic solar isn’t enough solar energy to heat
water heaters, the water as they are fitted with an
element and thermostat.
Frost-prone
Kwikot has also recently launched a
complete Direct System that can be used
in frost-prone areas. However this system can
only be used in conjunction with an array of solar
vacuum tubes with manifold and frame, and is
supplied with a pitched roof support for a themo-
syphon close-coupled system.
Silicone tubing is supplied, which is inserted into
the external copper piping that connects the solar
water heater to the manifold for the tubes. This
silicone tubing prevents the pipes from freezing
up in very cold conditions.
Affordable solution
Most South African homes are equipped with an
electric water heater due to the abundance of
electricity available and cheap electricity in the

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80s, 90s and even into the turn of the century.

Changing to a complete new solar water heating
system comes at an initial substantial cost, which
many homeowners cannot afford and/or they have
electric water heaters, which are still in perfect
working condition. So Kwikot offers a system that
converts an existing installed Kwikot electric water
heater to solar, at an affordable price. An attractive
alternative to investing in a complete new solar
water heating system.
The Solarfit kit, also known as a Retrofit kit,
includes a flange assembly for either direct or
indirect water heaters, glass solar vacuum tubes
with frame, manifold, solar circulating pump and
solar photovoltaic panel. The indirect system
also comes with an expansion tank and a one-
litre bottle of Kwiksol propylene glycol solar heat
transfer fluid.

So, the company has introduced

a 110litre, non-electric complete
low-pressure evacuated tube solar
system. Safe and affordable, this solar system
puts hot water within reach of a sector of society
that is often sidelined when it comes to life’s
little luxuries.
Apart from eliminating the potential health and
safety risks of informal heating methods, simply
providing hot water can make a tremendous dif-
ference to the quality of life. Considering that a
few million houses are home to tens of millions of
people, the social implications are significant.

Rebates Converts an existing installed Kwikot electric water

Kwikot currently has 15 products tested and reg- heater to solar, at an affordable price
istered with Eskom on the rebate system, from
100lt, 150lt, 200lt and 250lt solar water heaters Skilled installers
indirect and indirect systems, various flat plate solar In a bid to increase the number of skilled solar
collectors with different aperature areas and solar installers in the country, Kwikot also provides
vacuum tubes, 12, 16, 20 or 32 tube system. SAQA-accredited training towards the Level 4
Another three products are currently awaiting testing Solar Installer title at its training centre in Benoni.
and Eskom registration. All of these systems are Since January this year, 203 plumbers have been
distributed through Kwikot’s national distribution trained.
network and to outlets who are accredited Eskom The demand for solar water heating has been
solar suppliers. growing and it’s set to skyrocket as the additional
Social impact costs by Eskom’s increases are felt over the next
While the company’s products have principally three years. The increase in Eskom’s rebates will
been aimed at the middle and upper income mar- make it far more attractive to invest in a solar
kets, South Africa’s burgeoning affordable housing water heating system. What is vital though is
sector has become a focal point. The company that there are the necessary skills available to
has not neglected the millions of low-income ensure that the systems are installed correctly
households that have electricity but no geyser, or as, without this, the successful roll-out of these
no electricity at all. These households heat water products, coupled with back up maintenance, will
on stoves, paraffin burners (which are a safety be significantly hampered.
risk) or by making a wood or coal fire, none of Kwikot. Tel. 011 897 4600 Fax. 011 9142108 Email. solar.
which is an ideal. [email protected], Website. www.kwikot.com

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14001 as well as full members
of the Greenbuilding Council of
South Africa.
For further information, please email
[email protected] or visit www.nex-
uscarpets.co.za

Assembly of judges
PG Bison has announced its judging
panel for the 2010 1.sixoneeight
Competition for Students of Archi-
tecture and Interior Design – as well
as an all important endorsement by
the IID (SA Institute of the Interior
Design Professions), the first com-
petition of its kind to achieve this
significant design industry seal of
approval.
“We’re thrilled to confirm we’ve
secured the services of notewor-
thy design experts and authorities
Brian Steinhobel, Derek Patrick,
Greg Gamble, Phill Mashabane,
Kim Fairbairn, Pat Henry, Nthabi
Taukobong and Andrea Kleinloog
Versatile style as judges on this year’s panel,” says Jason Wells, Brand
A sophisticated new tufted nylon carpet tile range from
Manager of PG Bison.
Nexus, the commercial division of Belgotex Floorcoverings,
adds a new dimension of luxury and style to the tried and “Andrea is a newcomer to the judging team who actually
tested hardiness of the needlepunch collection. won the PG Bison South African Interior Design Student
of the Year award in 2005. While not a judge, Prof Des
Base Line, Time Zone and Time Square are luxury ranges
Laubscher of the Greenside Design Center will facilitate
designed specifically for commercial office applications
and convene the stellar judging panel which has been as-
with the same excellent soundproofing advantages of
sembled for 2010.”
broadloom carpets. Made from SDX yarn, these carpet
tiles are completely stainproof and UV resistant to fading Another interesting addition to the competition team is
from sunlight. one of the founders of the Night of 1000 Drawings, David
Chong. “David has opened our eyes to an array of interest-
Base Line features a subtle light/dark embossed geometric
ing design concepts and is keeping everyone on their toes,
design to create a soft dappled but formal effect in heavy
especially some of the judges who have been photographed
commercial applications. Time Square with its subtle
in a whole new way!”
geometric square design and Time Zone with a striated
effect are excellent choices in heavy commercial applica- Website: www.1sixoneeight.co.za
tions where the need to disguise soiling is an important
consideration.
Rubix Cube is made from Stainproof Miracle Fibre which is
also completely stainproof and very hardwearing. Suited to
medium commercial installations where differing textures
are key to the design concept, this range features a softer
“circuitboard” look for more subtle and repetitive patterned
designs in eight contemporary colourways.
A cut above the rest
Should these tile ranges not meet individual specifica- Saint-Gobain Gyproc recently launched the BladeRunner,
tions, the Custom-X department offers tailormade designs an innovative cutting tool that cuts through RhinoBoard
for unique, custom-made installations in the pattern and with ease. Designed to save time, reduce injury and boost
style of your choice. productivity, the BladeRunner is also economical: each blade
Belgotex Floorcoverings are fully compliant with ISO set will cut up to 1 100 running metres before it needs

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and semi-face bricks, and has been a preferred supplier
to major landmark developments in Johannesburg
and the surrounding province. These include the
Constitutional Court, Montecasino, Tsogo Sun,
the Palace of the Lost City, Sandton City and
Sandton Square shopping and office malls and
the 146m-high Michelangelo Tower hotel.
Murray & Roberts Building Products, Tel: (011) 674-
6940

Rising to the challenge

It may be one of the smallest and newest franchises within
the Trellidor stable, but Trellidor Lephalale is responsible
for setting a new record in the number of security barri-
replacing. ers supplied on a single project in the company’s 30 year
history. With assistance from technical staff from both
The sharp blades the Durban head office and Johannesburg branches, the
are safely concealed franchise fitted 3 498 security barriers to 350 homes at
within the device, and Eskom’s Ledibeng Eco Estate in Limpopo Province.
BladeRunner users cut board by
pushing the device away from them.
This keeps fingers safe and prevents any other injuries that
could be caused by a naked blade.
The BladeRunner also cuts RhinoBoard in one sweep,
eliminating the need to cut both sides of the board. This
reduces cutting time by at least half, as the device’s circular
blades score the board on both sides in one quick, safe
pass, after which the board is cleanly snapped. BladeRun-
ner cuts straight or curved lines, steps and corners, and a
tape-measure slot ensures accuracy, every time.
For more information about BladeRunner, RhinoBoard or Saint-
Gobain Construction Products, contact 0860 27 28 29

Trellidor window and door fixtures

“A total of 804 security gates and 2 694 window fixtures

Explore opportunities had to be measured, manufactured, transported to site and
Murray & Roberts has merged the operations of two of its installed within 40 days,” says marketing and sales direc-
specialised building products manufacturing companies, tor, Peter Rawson. This equated to installing an average
Technicrete and Oconbrick. The move is aimed at exploring of 120 units a day.
wider marketing opportunities in the construction industry
From the preliminary measuring for the quotation to the final
and improving overall financial performance, according to
fitting of each custom-manufactured unit, this has been a
a company statement.
team effort with support for Trellidor Lephalale coming from
Headed by Technicrete managing director Paul Deppe, the Trellidor’s commercial manager, Paul van Blerk, technical
newly aligned company – named Murray & Roberts Building support manager Shaun Erasmus and installation teams
Products – will however continue to market the individual from Trellidor Johannesburg.
Technicrete and Oconbrick brand-name products.
“The fitting has gone smoothly in spite of the constraints,
Technicrete is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete and shows that our commercial division and franchise
products in South Africa, producing a broad range of prod- operation are capable of handling any sized contract any-
ucts at 12 manufacturing plants in six provinces. where in the country,” Peter concludes.
Founded in 1982, Vereeniging-based Oconbrick is a lead- Paul van Blerk, Trellidor, Tel: (031) 508-0800, Website: www.
ing Gauteng manufacturer of hjgh quality clay stock bricks trellidor.co.za

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SOluTiOn fOR Small-site solution
THE difficult job of manoeuvering bulky mobile cranes into small building sites
yOur NEEDS has been made a lot easier by Echo Floors with investment in a specialised
truck-mounted crane to facilitate the installation of hollow-core concrete
flooring panels. The crane is a key tool in Echo Floors’newly established
department geared to serve the domestic home-building market.
“Small sites and restricted access into estates and complexes have previously
excluded Echo from some of these types of developments,” says Melinda
Louw, marketing director of South Africa’s largest manufacturer of hollow-
core concrete flooring slabs. “Architects and developers have frequently
expressed preference for the hollow-core concrete panel system, because of
its proven benefits, but have not always been able make use of it because
of space restrictions.”
Echo Group, Tel: (011) 393-4655

Completed in minutes
A new range of steel beams that are set to revolutionise the local steel
construction industry, especially in the multi-storey arena, will soon be
manufactured in South Africa by Konti Steel group company, Konti Blue,
under licence from Fabsec Ltd in the UK.
Konti Blue managing director, Costa Kontopirakis, says that the unique
manufacturing process of the plated Fabsec beams requires significantly
less energy than standard manufacturing methods. “This will lower building
costs to the point where multi-storey construction using steel framing will
become a very competitive alternative,” he says.
The beams, which will be ‘I‘- and ‘H’ shape, consist of flanges and web
all stripped from hot-rolled steel plate and coils, assembled and welded
together using state of the art assembly, handling and submerged arc weld-
ing technology.
Supreme Building Technology - The unrivalled cell geometry and position permitted in Fabsec beams includes
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Optically, they blend with any architectural
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stallation and adjustment possibilities.

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and therefore overall costs

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circular, rectangular and elongated openings in both normal Pavers, blocks, timber, stone and cladding have been sourced
and fire-engineered conditions. “ With the beam design locally, decreasing long-distance hauling of materials. The
optimised through the FBeam proprietary software, the beam re-use of materials and products from the region have also
weight is usually substantially less than the equivalent hot been encouraged. Provision has been made for taxi and bus
rolled steel beams or castellated alternatives. drop-off zones close to the site. “It was agreed that there
Hennie de Clercq, SAISC, Tel: (011) 726-6111, Email: info@saisc. would be fewer than 4 bays per100m² of parking.
co.za, Website: www.saisc.co.za This encourages visitors and staff to use public transport
or to car pool,” adds DBM project architect, Christine
Goosen.
”Geothermal energy systems proposed for phase 2 of the
project which will, in theory, reduce energy consumption
by 75%. The system uses the constant core temperature of
the earth (14 to 18 degrees C) to extract the heat from the
building and exchange it into the earth, effectively replacing
Catching a lift the need for airconditioning,” says Christine.
Twenty kilometres from Sun City, the Moruleng office devel- Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela Traditional Administration (BBKTA), Johannes
opment will be the new headquarters of the Bakgatla-Ba- Matshego, director of BBKTA projects, Tel: (014) 556-1889, Christine
Kgafela Traditional Administration (BBKTA), which provides Goosen, architect, DBM architects, Tel: (012) 365-3441
services to a community of about 350 000 people living
in 32 villages in the area, north of Rustenburg.
The first phase of the Moruleng development has reached
completion and the occupants moved into their new of-
fices at the end of February 2010.
“We implemented green guidelines in the design, ensuring
that sustainability became an integrated part of the plan-
ning -- rather than trying to do it afterwards,” says DBM Independent
project architect, Christine Goosen. analysis
Energychek In-
ternational, an
energy solutions
consulting firm
has opened a
Africa Division,
with headquar-
ters in Kwa Zulu
Natal. Eben Com-
brinck, President
of the new Division,
says Energychek
is positioned as an
unbiased third party providing energy solutions through
proprietary analytic energy modeling, design, and manage-
ment.” He adds, “We are excited to be part of a solution
that offers the commercial and industrial sectors savings
that translate to more profitable business, and more im-
portantly, the retention of jobs.”
Specialising in municipal, industrial, and commercial
buildings, Energychek consistently finds substantial en-
ergy efficiency improvements. Working with the client,
the improvements are made and paid for with the energy
cost savings found.
As a third-party service provider, Energychek does not have
products or maintenance contracts to sell. Instead, the goal
is to find the highest efficiency reductions possible with
the fastest return-on-investment (ROI). Their experts do
this by first recycling wasted energy, then retrofitting and
re-commissioning existing equipment, and finally recom-
mending the highest impact improvement options.
The Moruleng Tribal office development Eben Combrinck, Email: [email protected]

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your NEEDS

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GEZE Automatic Door Systems

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Mapei supplied waterproofing solutions used in the construction of the
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apartment’s bathrooms
tive technology.GeZe Automatic Door systems
add elegance to superb functionality;
combiningarchitecturalbeautywithfunctional Durable lasting luxury
efficiency and reliability. Mapei South Africa, has supplied a variety of products for the construction
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Adopting a no compromise safety policy, widely acclaimed as some of the most opulent on the market today.
GeZe has developed a wide range of Mapei’s building materials have succeeded in solving construction challenges
devices designed to control safely and where numerous competitor products have failed. Pieter Aucamp, building
reliably every type of automatic entrance - products manager, Mapei South Africa, explains, “We were approached by
e.g Swing, Bi-Parting, Revolving, Telescopic,
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Folding, Curved and Circular doors.
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Hot reception
So you require hot water at your office kitchen,
but don’t want the expense of installing a large
conventional geyser? No problem! Cobra Watertech
has designed a series of mini instant water heaters
that suit areas where the volume of hot water usage
is low, such as medical suites, office kitchenettes,
clinics, and domestic kitchens.

The Ikhaya Futurehouse System (IFHS) which consist of thermally

insulating walling panels, has been designed to improve building
comfort, enhance structural performance and to significantly reduce
energy required for heating and cooling in commercial, industrial,
institutional and residential buildings

structural performance and to significantly reduce energy

required for heating and cooling in commercial, industrial,
institutional and residential buildings.
“This environmentally-friendly and safe to use building
material, with enhanced thermal and sound insulation
properties, also offers advanced structural integrity over
traditional building methods, like bricks and mortar,” says
Claudio Rossi of Ikhaya Futurehouse Systems.
The ‘sandwich’ structure of IFHS wall panels consists
of an 80 mm thick corrugated EPS sheet core, which is
encapsulated by a pre-galvanised, high tensile steel mesh
cage and 35 mm thick sand cement plaster for structural
strength. If necessary, this plaster can be further re-inforced
with the addition of polypropylene fibre. These factory
manufactured panels, which are 2,5 m high and 1,12 m
wide, have a finished wall thickness of 150 mm. The Cobra Boil Hot Water Heater in a white casing

A standard IFHS wall has a thermal insulation value at

least six times better than a 230 mm plastered brick The Cobra Prisma Deluxe is available in 10l, 15l
wall, which improves building comfort and reduces en- and 30l units while the Cobra Boil – for smaller
ergy required for heating and cooling. Sound insulation applications – is available from 2.5l to 25l. These
characteristics of these wall panels are 10 dB superior to instant water heaters solve the problem of having to
a conventional wall. wait for hot water from larger electric water heaters
(geysers) that are installed some distance from the
These lightweight panels are also easy to transport and posi-
point of use, thus avoiding heat loss through long
tion. Each panel area is 2,8 m² which means construction
lengths of pipe.
is quick. Plastering can be done conventionally, or by the
spray method if greater building speed is required. Cobra Prisma Deluxe Heaters have a Titanium
glass-lined cylinder for longer life. All units have
Claudio Rossi, Ikhaya Futurehouse Systems (IFHS), Tel: (012)
653-0095, Fax: (012) 653-0926, Email: [email protected],
a gloss finish non-corrosive polypropylene outer
Website: www.futurehouse.co.za casing, which provides aesthetic appeal and will
not discolour over time. Water remains heated for
longer periods, thanks to thick polyurethane foam
insulation inside the cylinder that prevents heat
loss, thus saving on high electricity bills. Units
are fitted with a larger sacrificial anode, providing
additional inner cylinder protection.
For further information contact Cobra Watertech on
Highs and lows 0861-212121, Email: [email protected],
Civcon Construction celebrates 30 years of construction Website: www.cobra.co.za
excellence in 2010.
The last 30 years have seen some lean times, according
to MD, Lex Henning. “The ability to recognise the warning

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signs early has resulted in Civcon being able to maintain Beginning in 2010, the brand will open roughly 50 new
a reasonable order book throughout the highs and lows. hotels over three years in 15 countries, including the United
And our ability to undertake large or small contracts has States, Colombia, India, Russia, Slovakia, Taiwan and
meant we are not exposed to just one sector.” Vietnam. Sheraton - the largest international upper-upscale
The 30-year celebrations follow Civcon’s successful merger hotel brand in China - will nearly double its footprint in
with Altx listed construction group, Erbacon Investment the country with the addition of 28 stunning new proper-
Holdings Limited in 2009. This occurred concurrently with ties, including the Sheraton Shanghai Hong Kou Hotel,
black-owned private equity company, Medu Capital (Pty) Sheraton Qingdao and Sheraton Huadu Resort, bringing
Limited’s acquisition of a 29.4% stake in the group. Erbacon its total number of hotels there to 50.
has achieved CIDB 9CE status, which is the highest CIDB The brand will also add 10 new resorts to portfolio, ex-
grading a construction company can achieve. pand its footprint in New York City with new properties in
Erbacon CEO, Dave Erskine, says that Erbacon is now fully Brooklyn and Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood and open
compliant with the BEE requirements of the Construction several new convention hotels.
Industry Charter. In addition, the deal has increased the By 2015, it is estimated that 400 million Chinese and
enlarged group’s footprint in the construction industry and Indians will have sufficient incomes to travel abroad – this
enables it to tender more competitively on larger construc- figure is seven times the number of international travelers
tion projects. who visited the United States in 2009.
Vanessa Greeff, Civcon, Tel: (011) 206-9660, Fax: (086) 517-8068, Willie Williams, Sheraton Pretoria Hotel, South Africa, Tel: (012)
Email: [email protected] 429-9999, Fax (012) 429-9328, E-mail: willie.williams@sheraton.
com, Website: www.sheratonpretoria.com

Doubling their footprint

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is increasing its worldwide
footprint through a strategic expansion that will add
approximately 50 new hotels and over 20 000 rooms
to the brand over the next three years.
More than $4 billion is being invested in new hotel open-
ings across four continents. Sheraton currently boasts
more than 400 hotels in 70 countries with 92% global
awareness among business travelers - the highest of any
hotel brand in the world.

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Impressive advantages
Multinational steel supplier, Blue-
Scope Steel, has made its range
of lightweight, corrosion resistant
steel framing and trusses available
in South Africa. Steel frames can be
pre-punched to allow electrical and
plumbing services to be installed
quickly and efficiently. Waste is mini-
mised by taking advantage of off-site
fabrication of building frames. “This
is entirely in line with the philosophy
of sustainable building practice”, says
the company’s Wayne Miller.
Lightweight steel frames and trusses
are quick to erect on site, requiring
less energy and saving time. They are
also more economical to transport to
site and, having lower mass, leaving
a lower carbon footprint than heavy
steel. BlueScope Steel’s product, now
available in South Africa, is called
TrueCore. Importantly, the product,
is coated with a metallic coating
similar to Zincalume Steel, which
makes it highly corrosion resistant
and durable. The coating is based
on an metallic mixture consisting of
55% Aluminium, 43.5% Zinc and
1.5% Silicon. It is easily identified
by its slightly blue tinge.
Wayne points out that light steel
framing offers immense advantages
in aggressive climates such as found
in South Africa. The product is
also impervious to hostile insect
infestations and will not burn, thus
reducing the risk of fire spreading
throughout the entire structure of
the building.
Wayne Miller, BlueScope Steel, Tel:
(021) 442-5420, Email: wayne.miller@
bluescopesteel.com

Merger announcement
Aurecon is pleased to announce a merger whereby AKi known in industry for their involvement in past projects
(previously Axis and KAYP), a Johannesburg and Cape such as the Sun City and Lost City developments. The
Town based engineering consultancy, merged its operations addition of AKi’s proven skill to Aurecon’s existing service
with Aurecon as of May 2010. This integration mirrors offering will both strengthen and consolidate Aurecon’s
continued efforts to increase the skills base and capacity position as an industry leader, particularly in the building
within the organisation. The combination will unite two engineering environment.
market leaders in the field who will, together, be uniquely The merger will increase Aurecon’s ability to serve their
positioned to provide clients with an even more compre- large corporate clients in the commercial (offices and
hensive set of solutions. mixed use), large retail and light industrial markets in
Founded in 1954, AKi is a full-service consulting engineer- RSA’s major centers.
ing company practising in the fields of structural and civil Jody Boshoff, Tel: (012) 427-2066, Fax: 086-606-0671, Email: Jody.
engineering, as well as engineering geology. They are well [email protected]

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Ringing the changes fittings are fixed in position to provide either
Lighting and its role in the retail uniform general pattern illumination or light-
setting has also undergone many ing that follows the merchandising layout. In
changes. Store owners are more a kinetic lighting system, general lighting is
aware of the cost of lighting per supplemented by fixtures that can be moved
sale and are therefore seeking and aimed to flexibly support changing mer-
energy savings through new chandising goals. The merchandise strategy
technology. New solutions such generally determines which lighting system is
as T5 and ceramic Metal Halide more appropriate. In both cases, additional
Lamps are available and growing supplementary lighting may be required for
in popularity and use. specific task spaces such as point-of-sale
areas. In addition, speciality lighting may be
“Lighting should be considered a
employed in themed environments.
sales tool in retail environments,”
says Valerie Poyurs, Director of Radiant, Tel: (011) 386-0000,Website: www.radi-
Marketing at The Radiant Group ant.co.za
(Radiant). “It can be used to at-
tract customers into the store,
lead them through merchandise
areas, call attention to specific
merchandise and draw shop-
pers through the transaction
process—all the while conveying
specific moods or enhancing Valerie Poyurs
various merchandising themes.
Imminent launch
The effective use of light can dramatically enhance the
A new home for Porsche in Cape Town is under construction
performance of most retail environments.”
on a gateway site at Century City. Being developed at a cost
Valerie believes that merchandising areas can be dynamic of R85m, the magnificent new showroom and workshop
lighting environments in which key items may be moved facility will serve the entire Western Cape region. Porsche
frequently. “In these areas, it is critical to think of light in Centre relocated its Western Cape operations to Century
three dimensions since the task may range from horizontal City three and half years ago and is currently situated in
merchandise tables to vertical display walls. Light quality temporary premises in the Century Gate office park.
requirements that must be considered involve colour qual-
Toby Venter, CEO of Porsche Centre South Africa, says the
ity, distribution and glare control,” she adds.
decision to move to Century City was prompted by the fact
Most retail environments are illuminated using either a that it is extremely centrally located, is a rapidly developing
static or kinetic approach. In a static lighting system, the commercial and residential precinct and enjoys high traffic

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Writing is on the wall
Vitrex has launched new vitre-
ous enamelled steel writing walls,
produced by using the company’s
architectural cladding panels to create
large writing surfaces.
The writing walls, a “first” for South
Africa, can be custom-made by Vitrex
at its Jet Park factory to suit specific
room layouts and wall sizes. The
writing walls offer greatly increased
writing surfaces compared with tra-
ditional writing boards.
Cristian Cottino, Sales and Marketing
Director of Vitrex, says, “The writing
walls- which can be supplied with
Century city graphics and screening options - are
ideal for meeting rooms, boardrooms,
volumes with more than 24 million visitors a year. computer rooms, laboratories and ‘think tanks’.”

“Our customers are also now very used to visiting us at The first installation of a Vitrex writing wall was recently
Century City so it makes sense to build our permanent completed at the Sandton premises of a leading advertising
Western Cape base here,” he says. agency. Designed by Design Inline, five white VE panels
make up the 5m long writing wall which is 2m high. Vitrex
He adds that the new facility, built on 9200sqm, comprises subsequently also secured a contract for a 5,6m long and
an impressive showroom for both new and pre-owned 2,4m high writing wall for the Venue Operations Centre
Porsche, a coffee shop where customers can relax; a meeting room at the 2010 Soccer World Cup Moses Mab-
Porsche Design Drivers’ Selection outlet which will fur- hida Stadium in Durban. Five panels of VE cladding make
ther enhance the total Porsche experience, as well as a up the writing wall specified by architects, Ibhola Lethu
state-of- the-art service centre, wheel alignment and tyre Consortium (ILC).
fitment facility for customers to enjoy a comprehensive
ownership experience. In both instances, white writing walls were specified.

“Porsche’s diverse and exciting product range, the Cristian says alternative painted steel surfaces, often classified
Boxster,Cayman, iconic 911 and the recently introduced with vitreous enamel under the generic banner “magnetic
Panamera four-door sport surfaces”, as well as high-pressure density laminate writing
saloon is to be comple-
mented with the immi-
nent launch of the all-new
Cayenne four-wheel-drive
sport utility vehicle in July;
which promises to be a
very exciting model for the
market.
Toby says the Porsche
Centre Cape Town is being
built according to the same
worldwide corporate stan-
dards as the flagship facility
in Johannesburg which, in
fact, is the largest Porsche
Centre in the world, and the
recently-opened Porsche
Centre in Umhlanga.
Construction of the centre
is due for completion by
the end of 2010.
For further information, con-
tact Christo Kruger of Porsche
Centre South Africa, Tel: (011)
540-5000. A new Vitrex writing wall installed at Durban’s Moses Mabhida 2010 Soccer World Cup Stadium

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surfaces (“non-magnetic”), may be cheaper in the short able to scoop, load, mix, transport and place concrete
term but cannot match VE steel for material construction, independently, while being operated by a single person.
properties, and ultimate performance. They are also easy to maneuver, making them suitable for
“Vitrex guarantees the VE writing surfaces and workman- low cost housing sites and other infrastructure projects.
ship, in respect of normal usage, against fading of colour, “Customers can also opt for the on board electronic weigh-
deterioration or failure of component vitreous enamelled ing system which ensures that every batch is identical in
parts, for 20 years,” Cristian concludes. quality and weight, with a receipt printed out for every
Cristian Cottino, Vitrex, Tel: (011) 826-6057, Website:www.vitrex. operation to keep as a permanent record,” Walter explains.
co.za “The mixing drum has a double auger system that mixes
concrete very intensely and prevents material segregation,
giving a superb quality end product.”
What’s more, these mixers have their own loading bucket
and are mounted on a mixing truck, which drives the
bucket into the sand and stone stockpile and loads itself.
“Bigger models offer four-wheel drive with hydrostatics
that enables them to handle rough terrain – ideal for local
conditions,” says Walter.
Mixing your own
Making its debut in South Africa is the super-strong Fiori Pan Mixers SA, Tel: (011) 397-3754, Fax: (011) 397-4721, Website:
panmixers.net
self-loading concrete mixer range that is equipped to handle
South Africa’s toughest terrain and batch quality concrete
in the most remote areas.
Director, Pan Mixers South Africa, Walter Ebeling, believes
the plant to be a top quality offering for the local building
and construction industry, as well as certain applications
in the mining sector.

Into exile
At a ceremony held in
May at Monte Casino,
ABSA Bank awarded
Kavango Block Brick
with numerous awards
including first place
in the “Breaking New
Ground (BNG) Energy
Efficiency category for
Innovative Housing,
third place in the “Break-
ing New Ground (BNG)
Housing category for
Innovative Housing, and
third place “Affordable
Housing category for
Innovative Housing.
Heinrich Schroeder CEO
and founder of the Ka-
vango Block Brick says
“In order to address
the housing backlog in
South Africa, Namibia
and the rest of Africa,
houses need to be con-
“This equipment is ideal for mixing high- quality concrete, structed at a much faster pace, yet quality control standards
without having a massive concrete batching plant or a large need to be properly maintained and controlled, and this is
labour force. To be able to mix your own quality concrete what can be achieved with our system”.
in rural areas or Greenfields sites means cutting down the Kavango Block Brick represented Namibia in the 2009
costs and logistics involved in transporting ready mixed International Innovative Housing and Sustainable Energy
product.” Efficiency Competition recently held at Wellington near
These hydraulically- operated, standalone machines are Cape Town – South Africa. The competition has resulted

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Heinrich Schroeder (left), a director of Kavango receiving the

award, a member of the management of Cape Town, Dan Plato
(second from left), Helen Zille and John Hopkins, CEO of the
Southern African Behuisingstigting (SAHF)

in South Africa making history in showcasing International

ideas on innovative building technologies. Kavango Block
Brick is a truly Namibian concept and has proven that
Namibia can make a significant contribution in reducing
the housing shortage facing the SADC region.
James Arm, marketing manager of Kavango Block Brick
based in Cape Town says, “ We had to go into exile in
South Africa to prove to the people of Namibia and the rest
of the world that the K-Brick technology is a sustainable
solution with regards to housing delivery. Winning places
in all three categories at the International Innovative Hous-
ing and Sustainable Energy Efficiency Competition 2009 Handrailing performs of vital safety role
bares witness to this”.
The clean modern lines are attractive and the stanchions
James Arm, Kavango Block Brick, 082-500-8224 offer a variety of standard angles and matching accessories.
Bends and closures common to mild steel systems are also
available for this stainless steel system.
Elaine Van Rooyen, Andrew Mentis (Pty) Ltd, Tel: ( 011) 255-3200,
Website: www.mentis.co.za

Aesthetic and practical

Across a broad spectrum of industries that range from food
and beverage to heavy industrial, cosmetic and sewage,
Andrew Mentis stainless steel tubular handrailing still is
corrosion resistant, maintenance free, and is the handrailing Into the Cape
of choice in corrosive and damp environments. Duro Pressings, South Africa’s largest manufacturer and
“It is aesthetically pleasing and its scratch- and stain-resis- distributor of steel and aluminium windows, doors and
tant properties make it the obvious alternative to traditional allied building products, has established a R3-million
mild steel or painted handrailings,” explains Elaine van new aluminium window production facility in the Western
Rooyen, marketing manager at Andrew Mentis. Cape.
Three alternative grades are available: 3CR12, 304 and Located at Kuils River, and operated under the umbrella of
316 stainless steel, with stanchions 45 mm in diameter Duro’s aluminium product division, Richards and Barlow
with a 2mm wall thickness and base plates designed to (R&B), the project was commissioned in the first half of
allow moisture to drain from the stanchion itself, adding April.
to the corrosion-resistant benefits. “The centre hole for The investment by Duro is seen as a clear vote of confidence
the knee rail is drilled and then flared on both sides,” in the Western Cape’s building, construction and home
Elaine says. “The top is also flared and a half round cap improvement sector at a time when it is still shaking off
is welded into place. The base plate is 8 mm thick and the effects of the worst recession in almost two decades.
welded to the tube.”
R&B commercial manager Stephan Marckx says the Kuils

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Rivier window manufacturing facility – which dovetails The R&B aluminium product range is now marketed un-
on the same site with R&B’s Western Cape distribution der two consumer brands - “Como” (windows and doors)
nerve centre – will be managed by a team led by Theo and “Bellagio” (shower doors and other bathroom acces-
Butler and David Garrett, both of whom are residents of sories).
Cape Town. “Our distribution infrastructure at Kuils Rivier covers not
only the Peninsula and the Western Cape but also reaches
into the Northern Cape – as far as Kakamas in Namaqua-
land – as well as into Namibia…..giving the two brands a
strong footprint in the region,” Stephen concludes.
Greg Kukard, Tel (011) 444-6900, Email: [email protected],
www.durowin.com

One brick at a time

With independent schools proving popular, AdvTech and
their property division has worked hard in the last couple
of months to develop Independent schools in the areas of
South Africa where there’s a need for private education.
Abbotts Johannesburg South was the last school completed
by the division.

And there’s
a lot that goes into
building these schools includ-
ing, Amphitheatres, music rooms, art
rooms, labs etc.
In the next couple of months, the AdvTech group’s Property
division will be building two new schools. One will be in
the multibillion-rand Royal Palm Estate project at Linley
Manor on the North Coast and a deal has already been
signed to establish a Trinity House School on the West
Rand in Gauteng.
Candice Menoita, AdvTech, Tel: (011) 676-8000
“This project enables us not only to boost service to our
community of customers in the Western Cape, but also to
move even closer to them as the source of a wide, and fully
complementary, range of R&B aluminium products that are
being increasingly used in the housing market in the region
– from economic and affordable to top-end homes.
Engineer Placements
“It also provides the perfect springboard from which we www.engineerplacements.com
will launch an exciting range of new aluminium products
– particularly in shower doors and in double glazed lines,”
adds Stephan.

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GAUTENG FREESTATE
D Purdue & Sons (Pty) Ltd (011) 453-0838 Distributor AGI Sheerline* 079 496 0283 Supplier
Hinges & Hardware* (011) 748-2660 Distributor Aluminium Hardware Sales Bowen & Sons* (051) 432-1800 Supplier
AGI Aluminium Coatings (011) 472-7432 Finisher Anso Aluminium* - Bloemfontein (051) 432-5437 Supplier
Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings SA (Pty) Ltd (011) 861-0500 Finisher Hulamin Building Solutions* - Bloemfontein (051) 432-8151 Supplier
Cascolor Aluminium Finishing (011) 626-2772 Finisher NORTH WEST
Diri Aluminium (012) 666-9022 Finisher Kesan Glass & Aluminium (014) 554-8127 Installer
Polynam (011) 618-1055 Finisher Plotz and Muller Traders (018) 297-0808 Installer
Wispeco* (011) 389-0000 Finisher KWAZULU NATAL
A100 Aluminium Wood & Steel Prod. Wholesa (011) 708-6750 Installer Hinges & Hardware* (033) 386-1422 Distributor
Delarey Welding (011) 673-6603 Installer AKZO Nobel (Interpon Powder Supplier) (031) 451-3269 Finisher
Fineline Mirror Doors (011) 477-5408 Supplier Cascolor Aluminium Powder Coating (031) 705-4018 Finisher
abe Construction Chemicals (011) 917-2520 Supplier Shaka Windows (031) 564-9020 Installer
AGI Aluminium (Pty) Ltd (011) 724-6000 Supplier A100 Aluminium Wood & Steel Products Wholesalers (031) 561-7185 Installer
AGI Sheerline* - Head Office (011) 873-0880 Supplier AGI Sheerline* (031) 533-8201 Supplier
AGI Sheerline* - Pretoria (012) 661-0415 Supplier DM Plastics* (031) 705-1446 Supplier
AGI Sheerline* - Vereeniging (016) 455-2511 Supplier Hulamin Building Solutions* (031) 564-7350 Supplier
Alustock* (011) 626-1300 Supplier Hulamin Building Solutions* - Richards Bay (035) 797-4450 Supplier
Alustock - Pretoria* (012) 333-0361 Supplier Pelican Systems* (031) 563-7307 Supplier
Architectural Hardware* (011) 622-7246 Supplier Savignac (Pty) Ltd (031) 569-1125 Supplier
C H C Polymerworld (011) 876-6707 Supplier SE Controls Africa (031) 467-2738 Supplier
Conways & Co* (011) 796-0900 Supplier Silicone & Technical Products (031) 700-2201 Supplier
Conways & Co* (012) 803-7989 Supplier Wispeco* (031) 579-8300 Supplier
Conways & Co* (011) 454-0300 Supplier Xline Aluminium Solutions (031) 579-4750 Supplier
Dorma Door Controls (011) 510-1500 Supplier OTHER
FenTech Fenestration Technologies* (011) 614-7554 Supplier AGI Solutions* - Botswana (00267) 397-2111 Supplier
Fineline Mirror Doors (011) 477-5408 Supplier Aluminium City* - Namibia (00264) 61 26-4364 Supplier
Grace Haven Industries (Pty) Ltd* (011) 608-2800 Supplier Wispeco* - Botswana (00267) 71 62-6082 Supplier
Henderson Sliding Door Gear (011) 663-6600 Supplier Wispeco* Namibia (00264) 61 27-5500 Supplier
Hillaldam Coburn Systems* (011) 626-1001 Supplier MPUMALANGA
Hulamin Building Solutions* - Johannesburg (011) 626-3347 Supplier Alucad Design CC (013) 752-4464 Manufacturer
Hulamin Building Solutions* - Head Office (011) 626-3330 Supplier Alustock* - Nelspruit (013) 755-4218 Supplier
Hulamin Extrusions (011) 206-0200 Supplier Hulamin Building Systems * Nelspruit (013) 758-2266 Supplier
M Bunyard & Associates (011) 706-3336 Supplier RM Renovators & Aluminium * Nelspruit (013) 755-4008 Supplier
Procureco (Pty) Ltd * (011) 316-1322 Supplier POLOKWANE
Raven Window & Door Seals (011) 442-7799 Supplier Glass & Aluminium 2000 (015) 491-4156 Installer
SA Weatherstrip & Textiles* 083 490 6616 Supplier
Savignac (Pty) Ltd (011) 615-6304 Supplier SASA
Silicone & Technical Products (011) 452-5164 Supplier Skylight Association of Southern Africa
Tremco Limited (011) 254-5583 Supplier GAUTENG
Upat SA (Pty) Ltd - Fischer Fixings* (011) 624-6700 Supplier Burger Emoyeni Skylights (Pty) Ltd (011) 792-7742 Manuf/Installer
Wispeco* (011) 389-0000 Supplier Centurion Glass & Aluminium (012) 666-8000 Manuf/Installer
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Cover Frameless Glass (Cape) (Pty) Ltd (021) 949-2197 Associate Skybright Skylights (010) 222-0497 Manuf/Installer
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Hinges & Hardware* (021) 905-0005 Distributor AGS Aluminium Glass Specialist (32) 551-4382 Manuf/Installer
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Swartland Boards CC t/a Glass & Aluminium (021) 555-0661 Installer Bacalum Manufacturers (043) 722-6776 Manuf/Installer
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AGI Sheerline* - Cape Town (021) 704-1802 Supplier Palmer Alum t/a Alutech (041) 451-5039 Manuf/Installer
AGI Sheerline* - Montague Gardens (021) 552-4754 Supplier R V Smith (043) 743-3407 Manuf/Installer
AGI Sheerline* - Somerset West (021) 845-4180 Supplier Rodgers Aluminium (044) 533-3663 Manuf/Installer
Alberg Aluminium CC* (021) 905-0705 Supplier Skybright Skylights (010) 222-0497 Manuf/Installer
Almex Aluminium Distributors CC (021) 905-5770 Supplier WESTERN CAPE
Conways & Co* (021) 528-1100 Supplier Cloud 9 Skylights & Patio Systems (021) 552-5655 Manuf/Installer
Hulamin Building Solutions* (021) 380-6100 Supplier Glazing Vision (021) 510-3295 Manuf/Installer
Hulamin Extrusions (021) 534-5531 Supplier Lifestyle Conservatories (021) 709-0901 Manuf/Installer
Ligget Extrusions (Pty) Ltd (021) 704-3962 Supplier The Glass Alui Co (021) 8544731 Manuf/Installer
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Stalcor* (021) 507-9600 Supplier Mpumalanga Aluglass CC (013) 752-7985 Manuf/Installer
Thaba Aluminium Installations CC t/a Extrusio (021) 982-6233 Supplier
Winklik* (021) 385-1705 Supplier
Wispeco* (021) 528-1100 Supplier SASEMA - South African Shower Enclosure
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Hulamin Building Solutions - East London (043) 702-3900 Supplier National Glass Distributors (041) 364-0161 Manufacturer
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GSA - Pretoria (012) 653-6701 Distributor Factoria Glass & Mirror CC (011) 664-6814 Glazier
GSA - Roodepoort (011) 474-7070 Distributor Fair Deal Wooden Windows (012) 993-0550 Glazier
GSA - Springs (011) 817-1350 Distributor Fernando Aluminium 072 259 7219 Glazier
GSA - Vereeniging (016) 421-3910 Distributor FM Glass 082 543 8870 Glazier
Guardian Africa Corp. (Pty) Ltd (011) 828-0208 Distributor Fordsburg Glass Works (011) 834-7399 Glazier
McCoy's Glass Wholesalers (011) 864-1313 Distributor G3 Architectural Glass & Aluminium (011) 314-8231 Glazier
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Abcus Windows and Doors (012) 803-2827 Glazier Glaco Industries CC (011) 873-8278 Glazier
Active Blue Trading '89 (011) 462-4210 Glazier Glasfit (011) 607-3000 Glazier
Active Glass Services (011) 477-6490 Glazier Glasfit Blackheath (011) 476-7478 Glazier
Aerts Aluminium (011) 672-5270 Glazier Glasfit Booysens (011) 493-4340 Glazier
Affordable Glass & Aluminium (011) 857-1276 Glazier Glasfit Centurion (012) 663-7843 Glazier
AFFSL Glass & Windscreen Centre (011) 953-2384 Glazier Glasfit Krugersdorp (011) 953-4120 Glazier
African Olive Trading 138 (011) 974-4999 Glazier Glasfit Pretoria Central (012) 322-0090 Glazier
AG Aluminium & Glass Products (011) 827-0806 Glazier Glasfit Pretoria North (012) 546-0121 Glazier
AG Glass (011) 472-9238 Glazier Glasfit Pretoria West (012) 327-1882 Glazier
AGE Aluminium CC (011) 908-9501 Glazier Glasfit Roodepoort / NRC Glass (011) 760-1550 Glazier
Albert van Rensburg Glass 082 895 7759 Glazier Glasfit Silverton (012) 804-9500 Glazier
Alberton Aluminium Installations (011) 869-5624 Glazier Glass & All 4 U 082 670 2793 Glazier
Alberton Glass Works (011) 864-2201 Glazier Glass & Aluminium Doctor (016) 422-4547 Glazier
Alpa Aluminium (011) 976-2804 Glazier Glass & Aluminium Zone CC (011) 766-2727 Glazier
Alu 4 U 082 891 1444 Glazier Glass & Brass Repairs (011) 452-4054 Glazier
Alu All Glass & Aluminium (012) 653-8876 Glazier Glass & Mirror Services (011) 917-8779 Glazier
Alu Glass 2000 (018) 462-8786 Glazier Glass Bugs (011) 394-4512 Glazier
Alu Pro Aluminium 079 498 5842 Glazier Glass Clinic (011) 894-4550 Glazier
Alu Spectrum (011) 622-6588 Glazier Glass Design (Pty) Ltd (011) 708-4868 Glazier
Alufast CC (011) 472-6169 Glazier Glass Fella's CC (011) 792-5529 Glazier
Aluline CC (011) 444-3030 Glazier Glass Globe 084 804 5858 Glazier
Alumac (011) 615-0340 Glazier Glass Planet (012) 803-1187 Glazier
Aluminium Enterprises 083 309 4166 Glazier Glass Plus (011) 782-4265 Glazier
Aluminium Junction CC (011) 965-1234 Glazier Glass Tempering t/a Clear Glass (011) 970-1550 Glazier
Aluminium Shopfitters (011) 822-8233 Glazier Glass Works for Africa (011) 823-5080 Glazier
Aluminium Solution Services (011) 022-2445 Glazier Glassfill (011) 316-5644 Glazier
Aluminium Windows & Shopfronts (011) 814-1577 Glazier Glassworld (012) 326-4279 Glazier
Alumutech 072 288 9597 Glazier Gorr's Glass and Aluminium CC (012) 653-4577 Glazier
Alu-Vaal (016) 932-4174 Glazier GP Safety Glass (011) 334-1080 Glazier
Aluwood (012) 333-2919 Glazier GRL Glass and Aluminium CC 078 456 9730 Glazier
Ameen's Glasswork (016) 362-2449 Glazier Hartbees Glas & Aluminium (012) 253-2826 Glazier
Anthony's Glass Works (011) 760-2511 Glazier HD Glass & Aluminium CC (011) 693-2561 Glazier
Apache Glass and Maintenance (012) 335-2319 Glazier Henque Glass and Aluminium (012) 548-2112 Glazier
Arch Aluminium Manufacturers (011) 892-1640 Glazier Hillside Glass & Aluminium (012) 386-1961 Glazier
Artisan Project Management CC (011) 465-4196 Glazier Hi-Tech Glass t/a Hellenic Glass (011) 845-3182 Glazier
Attack Glass Works (011) 907-1250 Glazier Honeydew Glass & Mirror 078 277 4416 Glazier
B & H Glass and Aluminium (012) 664-8568 Glazier Hudson Glazing & Showerdoors (011) 974-1094 Glazier
B G & J Steel Windows (Pty) Ltd (011) 955-4493 Glazier IHT Installations (Pty) Ltd 083 675 1975 Glazier
Bea's Glass Works (012) 565-4373 Glazier I & J Installations (011) 869-4393 Glazier
BJ Glaswerke / Roodeberg Projekte (012) 332-1753 Glazier Icon Glass & Aluminium (011) 472-0740 Glazier
Blue Star Aluminium and Glass (011) 794-8750 Glazier Ideal Glass and Mirror CC (011) 787-8993 Glazier
Bokamoso Aluminium Projects (011) 892-1110 Glazier Ideal Trading 49 CC t/a Glass & Mirror Specia (011) 453-2547 Glazier
Bonanza Projects (Pty) Ltd (011) 493-7628 Glazier Impala Glass CC t/a P G Glass (016) 341-6623 Glazier
Boss Glass - Silverton (012) 804-1090 Glazier Inso Aluminium Johannesburg CC (011) 864-5301 Glazier
Braam Glass/Nozipho Braam Glass (011) 624-1100 Glazier Inso Aluminium MK (Pty) Ltd (011) 704-4443 Glazier
Bracken Aluminium & Glass (011) 827-0693 Glazier Instant Glass (011) 614-5228 Glazier
Brad's Glass & Aluminium (011) 474-0919 Glazier Intello Glass Solutions (012) 665-4647 Glazier
Breedt Aluminium Doors and Windows (011) 869-6500 Glazier J D Wooden Touch CC (011) 827-9315 Glazier
Breytenbach Glass (011) 764-4718 Glazier J E Breet Glass CC (011) 948-8716 Glazier
Buchmor Glass Tech CC 084 512 9610 Glazier J H Glass (011) 948-8716 Glazier
Bucks Brother G Trading 6 082 305 8210 Glazier J I Windows (012) 377-0865 Glazier
Builders Timber Market (011) 462-1796 Glazier J J Glassworks (016) 362-1797 Glazier
C G S Shopfitters 082 888 0808 Glazier J N S Aluminium (011) 432-4537 Glazier
C Thru U Glass & Mirror (011) 618-0688 Glazier J P Glass & Aluminium (012) 803-9395 Glazier
CAM Glass & Aluminium CC (012) 321-3324 Glazier J R Shopfitters (011) 822-3103 Glazier
Carlies Traders (012) 804-5512 Glazier Jay-C Systems (011) 845-2910 Glazier
Castle Ultra Trading 306 t/a Home Décor Group (012) 561-2991 Glazier Jaycee Glass & Aluminium (012) 800-1168 Glazier
CDC Glass Studio CC (012) 653-6117 Glazier Jeppe Glass t/a Associated Glass & Alum (011) 493-9611 Glazier
CenPret Glass & Aluminium CC (012) 653-1202 Glazier Jozy Aluminium & Glass Works (011) 938-7913 Glazier
Christie Mojakie Property Dev. CC (011) 988-4575 Glazier JPN Glass and Aluminium CC 082 843 6600 Glazier
City Glass (016) 590-2744 Glazier Jupen Projects t/a Sunderlang Glass & Hardware (012) 666-8359 Glazier
Clearview Glass (011) 472-4888 Glazier Kemway Sliding Doors (011) 975-6019 Glazier
Cornwall View Hardware t/a Winmore Hardwa (012) 997-0884 Glazier Kensington Mirror & Glass CC (011) 622-3434 Glazier
Dawie's Glass & Aluminium Works (011) 814-4295 Glazier K N Glass CC (011) 393-6879 Glazier
DDK Aluminium & Glass CC (011) 849-9900 Glazier K's Glass (011) 976-4909 Glazier
Don K Glass 073 314 5050 Glazier Kgodimo Workmenship & Projects CC (011) 986-6967 Glazier
Donico Interior Systems 082 880 6003 Glazier KGT Mnisi Trading CC (011) 865-1142 Glazier

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GAUTENG (Cont.) GAUTENG (Cont.)
K N Glass CC (011) 393-6879 Glazier Schietfontein Glass & Aluminium (012) 504-1497 Glazier
K's Glass (011) 976-4909 Glazier Shower & Aluminium Creations (012) 379-5989 Glazier
Kgodimo Workmenship & Projects CC (011) 986-6967 Glazier SJ Glass CC (011) 791-5444 Glazier
KGT Mnisi Trading CC (011) 865-1142 Glazier Southern Glass (011) 435-9944 Glazier
Kgwedi's Glass Works CC (011) 403-4057 Glazier Southway Aluminium & Glass 084 232 4625 Glazier
KLS Building Construction 072 451 5338 Glazier Span Verspreiders t/a Fair Deal Wooden Wind (012) 653-8538 Glazier
Lala Lapa Investments CC (012) 244-1444 Glazier Springs Windscreens & Glass (011) 812-2631 Glazier
Leading Edge Glass Worx (011) 954-6964 Glazier Steel Studio International (011) 450-4666 Glazier
Lekoe Glassware CC Fax: 086 594 0271 Glazier Stiaan's Glass & Building Contractors CC (011) 391-3926 Glazier
Lenasia Glass Doors CC (011) 854-1435 Glazier Stirling Glass & Aluminium (Pty) Ltd (011) 392-5582 Glazier
Manaba Construction and Services 073 804 5764 Glazier Stone Glass (011) 665-3174 Glazier
Marvus Aluminium CC (012) 323-2545 Glazier Super Aluminium & Glass Products CC (011) 474-3233 Glazier
Mathabela Glass & Aluminium Projects CC (011) 882-5632 Glazier Techtonic Aluminium Systems (011) 452-8560 Glazier
Matsoge Glass Works CC (011) 935-5481 Glazier Tharimart Aluminium Windows (011) 493-6836 Glazier
Midrand Glass & Aluminium (011) 468-1104 Glazier The Aluminium Workshop (012) 333-2777 Glazier
Midway Glass (011) 315-2378 Glazier The Door Connection CC (011) 420-1262 Glazier
Mirror Robe (011) 493-6326 Glazier TLC Aluminium & Glass (011) 673-3919 Glazier
Miwa Glass (011) 805-8848 Glazier TMG Designs (011) 708-7538 Glazier
MJB Glass (011) 462-5992 Glazier Tru-Line Aluminium (011) 433-0331 Glazier
Modern Glass CC (011) 334-6288 Glazier Tshwane Rite Glass (012) 700-0769 Glazier
Moferefere Construction Fax: 0866 301141 Glazier TSK Glass and Aluminium 072 099 7069 Glazier
Mofolo Glassworks & Maintenance Services (011) 982-6849 Glazier TRS Glass & Aluminium CC (011) 852-1045 Glazier
Mr. Door (011) 672-4324 Glazier Tsonga Glass & Glazing (011) 476-6286 Glazier
MSQ Construction CC (011) 909-2357 Glazier Tyric Glass and Mirror Installations 083 408 3355 Glazier
Msweli Glass and Building Construction CC (011) 410-3414 Glazier U Co. Glass & Hardware (012) 252-4923 Glazier
Mushiane TZ Construction 079 304 8180 Glazier U'LLC Glass t/a Alderwood Trading 152 082 883 2385 Glazier
Newclare Glass & Mirror (011) 477-2646 Glazier Unity Glass (011) 822-5343 Glazier
New Heights Glass & Aluminium 083 657 5656 Glazier Varia Glass & Paint (013) 932-2948 Glazier
Newlands Glass & Mirror 083 433 4343 Glazier Velakude Glass 082 419 0491 Glazier
North West Glass (012) 541-6200 Glazier Vereeniging Glass (016) 455-3848 Glazier
Nteyi's Glass Works 078 761 4595 Glazier Vertigo Glass & Aluminium (011) 874-0607 Glazier
Ntsikabusisa Trading & Projects (011) 433-4435 Glazier Vicast Aluminium (Pty) Ltd (011) 023-6273 Glazier
Nu-Glass Applications t/a Glass Applications (011) 474-1691 Glazier Visual Reflections (011) 454-1044 Glazier
Paramount Glass Trust (011) 907-2762 Glazier Weltevreden Glass Works (011) 476-3338 Glazier
PG Glass - Alberton (011) 869-8544 Glazier Wendy Glass & Alu Trust (011) 973-4348 Glazier
PG Glass - Benoni (011) 421-3136 Glazier Whipco Glass & Aluminium (012) 804-4915 Glazier
PG Glass - Blackheath (011) 476-6991 Glazier Whitehouse Projects (Pty) Ltd (011) 894-4321 Glazier
PG Glass - Boksburg (011) 823-1241 Glazier Williams Glass CC t/a Glasfit (011) 845-3340 Glazier
PG Glass - Bronkhorstspruit (013) 932-2229 Glazier ZAF Aluminium CC (011) 623-1549 Glazier
PG Glass - Bruma (011) 615-4125 Glazier Zaid Ally Trading CC (011) 493-6125 Glazier
PG Glass - Centurion (012) 663-4437 Glazier Zip Construction (011) 646-9058 Glazier
PG Glass - Edenvale (011) 452-2657 Glazier AGI Glass Manufacturing (011) 607-4500 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Fourways (011) 467-4083 Glazier Advanced Armour Glass (011) 383-0900 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Head Office (011) 392-4433 Glazier AGI Glass - Denver (011) 621-2700 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Heidelberg (016) 341-6623 Glazier C & C Safety Glass (011) 864-1341 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Jhb City (011) 823-3400 Glazier FGW Safety Glass (011) 474-0737 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Kempton Park (011) 394-1473 Glazier Furman Glass Co. (1964) (011) 473-6700 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Krugersdorp (011) 273-1038 Glazier Furmguard (011) 473-6700 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Lenasia (011) 854-4791 Glazier Glass South Africa (Pty) Ltd (011) 844-4600 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Menlyn (012) 361-3796 Glazier Major Glass & Aluminium (011) 763-8603 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Midrand (011) 805-0954 Glazier McCoy's Glass Wholesalers (011) 864-1313 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Pretoria City (012) 338-0770 Glazier National Glass Distribution (011) 615-9772 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Pretoria North (012) 565-6867 Glazier Northern Hardware & Glass - Midrand (011) 314-0365 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Randburg (011) 886-4416 Glazier Northern Hardware & Glass - Pretoria (012) 333-0440 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Roodepoort (011) 675-5600 Glazier PFG Building Glass (Pty) Ltd (011) 360-1000 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Sandton City (011) 884-5111 Glazier Rene Turck & Associates (011) 571-7400 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Silverlakes (011) 809-4281 Glazier Resistoglas (011) 493-6663 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Silverton (012) 804-8125 Glazier SA Bullet Resistant Glass (011) 493-8249 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Soweto (011) 938-2188 Glazier TEKglass (011) 623-2896 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Springs (011) 811-6648 Glazier Clean Cut Glass & Mirror (011) 872-0974 Processor
PG Glass - Woodmead (011) 656-0772 Glazier Fineline Mirror Doors (011) 477-5408 Supp/Manf.
Pillays Glass & Aluminium (011) 854-4932 Glazier Glacier Door Systems/Glide Aluminium (011) 613-8120 Supp/Manf.
PLT Glass Traders (011) 708-7185 Glazier Bohle Glass Equipment (011) 792-6430 Supplier
Pronk Aluminium CC (012) 333-0872 Glazier Redcap Industries CC (012) 998-6351 Supplier
Proud Glass Works CC (011) 412-4730 Glazier
Pure & Magic Aluminium (011) 743-1548 Glazier FREESTATE
Queen Victoria Glass & Pawn (012) 327-0065 Glazier AGI Glass - Bloemfontein (051) 432-4652 Distributor
R & H Glass (011) 975-4558 Glazier GSA - Bloemfontein (051) 448-4451 Distributor
RCH Glass & Aluminium 082 789 8168 Glazier GSA - Welkom (057) 396-2828 Distributor
Renjo Glass & Signs (011) 915-1883 Glazier Denvos Glass CC (016) 971-2315 Glazier
REV Aluminium 0860 REV GRP Glazier Freestate Glass Holdings t/a BP Glass (051) 448-3105 Glazier
Revcon Glass & Aluminium 082 651 6401 Glazier Glasfit Bethlehem (058) 303-5069 Glazier
Riaphela General Services CC (012) 321-0643 Glazier Glasfit Bloemfontein (051) 447-1829 Glazier
Ricci Aluminium (Pty) Ltd (012) 567-0885 Glazier Glasfit Virginia (057) 212-2671 Glazier
RL Woodworks CC (012) 668-1658 Glazier Glasfit Welkom (057) 353-2543 Glazier
Roodepoort Glass Works (011) 763-3765 Glazier Linrood Glassworks CC (051) 432-4328 Glazier
Royal Glass CC (011) 394-3738 Glazier Mecca Glass t/a Glasfit Kroonstad (056) 212-1057 Glazier
Ryder Glass & Aluminium t/a Glass 24 083 448 5311 Glazier PG Glass Bethlehem (058) 303-4775 Glazier
SA Glass Works (011) 795-2676 Glazier PG Glass Bloemfontein (051) 447-4862 Glazier
Sassi Metal Innovation (011) 795-1950 Glazier PG Glass Welkom (057) 355-2501 Glazier
SBP Glass & Aluminium (011) 493-2436 Glazier Temple Glass and Aluminium 082 560 2889 Glazier

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KWAZULU NATAL KWAZULU NATAL (Cont.)
AGI Glass - Durban (031) 571-9000 Distributor Showerhaus (031) 312-9095 Glazier
AGI Glass - Newcastle (034) 375-6285 Distributor Silver Solutions t/a Ikwezi Contractors & Maintenance (031) 463-2356 Glazier
AGI Glass - Pietermaritzburg (033) 386-3565 Distributor SMA Glass CC (031) 507-3556 Glazier
AGI Glass - Richards Bay (035) 789-9904 Distributor Speedy Glass Works (031) 464-5950 Glazier
Glass Edge Technology (Pty) Ltd (031) 579-4508 Distributor Sure Frame Windows (031) 702-8370 Glazier
GSA - Durban (031) 700-1230 Distributor Terry's Win-Door Centre CC (031) 468-5181 Glazier
GSA - Empangeni (035) 787-1004 Distributor Thekwini Glass and Aluminium (031) 902-8445 Glazier
GSA - Newcastle (034) 312-5771 Distributor Umgeni Glass & Aluminium (031) 309-7656 Glazier
GSA - Pietermaritzburg (033) 346-1881 Distributor Waterfall Glass & Aluminium (031) 763-3338 Glazier
Hitech Safety Glass (031) 579-4580 Distributor Window Scene (039) 685-5532 Glazier
McCoy's Glass Solutions KZN (031) 569-6639 Distributor AGI Glass - Durban (031) 579-9000 Manufacturer
Aluminium & Glass Master (039) 317-2210 Glazier Glass South Africa - Durban (031) 700-1230 Manufacturer
Aluminium Accessories (031) 579-2391 Glazier Glass South Africa - Toughened (031) 700-1404 Manufacturer
Aluminium Installations (031) 569-1371 Glazier Hitech Safety Glass (031) 579-4580 Manufacturer
Amanzimtoti Glass & Aluminium (031) 903-3586 Glazier McCoy's Glass Wholesalers (031) 569-6503 Manufacturer
Argyle Glazing Services CC (031) 312-7009 Glazier PFG Building Glass (Pty) Ltd (031) 700-5158 Manufacturer
Atlantic Glass Works & Aluminium (031) 579-5201 Glazier
Blue Print Aluminium (031) 563-6030 Glazier WESTERN CAPE
C & V Aluminium & Glass (032) 533-2847 Glazier AGI Glass - Cape Town (021) 510-2060 Distributor
Challenge Glass and Mirror (031) 404-1490 Glazier AGI Glass - Wijnland (021) 905-2191 Distributor
Clearview Aluminium (032) 944-6152 Glazier Glass Warehouse (021) 982-3739 Distributor
Costa Glass Works (031) 702-8823 Glazier GSA - Bellville (021) 949-9977 Distributor
Creative Steel Design (031) 462-6555 Glazier GSA - Somerset West (021) 853-0202 Distributor
C-Thru Glass & Aluminium (039) 978-1315 Glazier GSA (Pty) Ltd (021) 555-4150 Distributor
Cutrite Glass Works (Pty) Ltd (031) 465-1321 Glazier National Glass Distribution (086) 117-7751 Distributor
D & A Aluminium Windows & Doors (031) 579-1777 Glazier PFG Building Glass (021) 535-2205 Distributor
Design Mirror & Glassworks (031) 569-2547 Glazier AGM Aluminium Glass Manufacture (021) 905-6181 Glazier
Dolphin Coast Aluminium (032) 947-0054 Glazier All Glass (021) 434-5365 Glazier
Double Vision Aluminium Manufacturers (039) 682-4434 Glazier All Glass Bellville (021) 949-1961 Glazier
Euroshower & Sanitary Ware (031) 569-6555 Glazier All Glass Motorglass (021) 797-1816 Glazier
Euro-Tech Glass (031) 569-1260 Glazier All Glass Parow (021) 930-8220 Glazier
Express Glass (031) 401-0126 Glazier All Glass Sea Point (021) 434-5365 Glazier
G G Glass CC (039) 682-1170 Glazier All Glass Wynberg (021) 797-7244 Glazier
G3 Glass & Aluminium (031) 579-4489 Glazier Armour Glass CC (021) 761-5128 Glazier
Glasfit Ladysmith (036) 631-1168 Glazier Brians Auto Glass Centre (021) 448-7730 Glazier
Glasfit Newcastle (034) 312-9927 Glazier Coastal Windows & Doors - Knysna (044) 382-6538 Glazier
Glasfit Pietermaritzburg (033) 345-5258 Glazier Cohesion Interiors (021) 551-5423 Glazier
Glasfit Richardsbay (035) 789-1103 Glazier Emergency Glass Repairs (Pty) Ltd (021) 930-2266 Glazier
Glasfit Scottburgh (039) 976-0223 Glazier Glasfit - Bellville (021) 946-1931 Glazier
Glasfit South Coast (039) 682-3151 Glazier Glasfit- Parow East (021) 939-0100 Glazier
Glasfit Stamford Hill (031) 303-2940 Glazier Glasfit -Western Cape (021) 552-1234 Glazier
Glass & Mirror Centre (031) 332-1842 Glazier Glass Master (023) 626-4445 Glazier
Glass Edge Technology (Pty) Ltd (031) 579-4508 Glazier Glassmen - Cape Town (021) 462-3642 Glazier
Glass Unlimited 073 510 1389 Glazier Glassmen - Gansbaai (028) 384-3666 Glazier
Glassinc (031) 701-5282 Glazier Glassmen - Hermanus (028) 312-3870 Glazier
Glazing Vision (021) 510-3295 Glazier Glassmen - Hout Bay (021) 790-4532 Glazier
Hebron Aluminium and Automation (031) 500-5226 Glazier Glassmen - Parow (021) 933-2056 Glazier
Image Glass & Aluminium 084 701 3780 Glazier Glassmen - Retreat (021) 701-5821 Glazier
Iphupho Projects CC (031) 307-2164 Glazier Glassmen - Stilbaai (028) 754-3107 Glazier
JR's Glass & Airconditioners (032) 946-1058 Glazier Glassmen - Strand (021) 853-3311 Glazier
K G Glass & Aluminium (039) 312-0116 Glazier Glassmen - Sunningdale (021) 554-2895 Glazier
Kruger Glass t/a PG Glass Vryheid (034) 981-4332 Glazier Glassmen - West Coast (021) 552-4862 Glazier
Len Powell Glazing (031) 564-8143 Glazier Glassmen Group (021) 933-2056 Glazier
Max Glass (031) 208-2003 Glazier Glazing Vision (Pty) Ltd (021) 510-3295 Glazier
Magnum Profile Industries (031) 401-4531 Glazier Mantovani Frameless Glass & Shower Doors (021) 945-4489 Glazier
Margate Glass & Aluminium (039) 317-4237 Glazier Novray Glass (021) 706-6106 Glazier
Motown Glass & Aluminium 073 135 2236 Glazier PG Glass - Bellville (021) 946-1323 Glazier
Mr Glass & Aluminium (039) 978-2410 Glazier PG Glass - Greenpoint (021) 419-0645 Glazier
National Glass & Hardware (039) 317-1096 Glazier PG Glass - N1 Motorcity (021) 595-3442 Glazier
NEN Construction & Maintenance (031) 467-2143 Glazier PG Glass - Plumstead (021) 762-5031 Glazier
Newcastle Glass & Aluminium CC (034) 312-6660 Glazier PG Glass - Stellenbosch (021) 887-6699 Glazier
Order & Save (035) 751-1436 Glazier PG Glass - Strand (021) 853-0200 Glazier
PG Glass - Ballito (032) 946-0600 Glazier PG Glass - Tableview (021) 556-5966 Glazier
PG Glass - Durban City (031) 305-9900 Glazier PG Glass - Tygervalley (021) 919-3524 Glazier
PG Glass - Newcastle (034) 315-4633 Glazier PG Glass - Worcester (023) 347-6660 Glazier
PG Glass - North Coast (032) 946-0600 Glazier Riverside Park Trading 72 (021) 854-4731 Glazier
PG Glass - Pietermaritzburg (033) 394-6847 Glazier Stikland Glass & Fibreglass (021) 946-3556 Glazier
PG Glass - Pinetown (031) 701-1922 Glazier Tedkaye Aluminium and Glass (021) 932-0660 Glazier
PG Glass - Pongola (034) 413-1847 Glazier Valley Glass & Mirror (021) 783-2589 Glazier
PG Glass - Shelly Beach (039) 315-6475 Glazier West Cape Glass (021) 532-3056 Glazier

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AGI Africa Glass (041) 487-0055 Distributor Glasfit Kuruman (053) 712-2227 Glazier
AGI Africa Glass - East London (043) 743-3010 Distributor National Auto Glass Kimberley (053) 833-7376 Glazier
AGI Africa Glass - George (044) 871-4321 Distributor NORTHERN
GSA - East London (043) 722-4835 Distributor GSA Pietersburg (015) 297-1023 Distributor
GSA - George (044) 803-8700 Distributor GSA Tzaneen (015) 307-1945 Distributor
GSA - Port Elizabeth (041) 582-1224 Distributor Northern Hardware & Glass - L Trichardt (015) 516-1310 Distributor
National Glass Distribution (041) 364-0161 Distributor Northern Hardware & Glass - Pietersburg (015) 293-2204 Distributor
Fast Glass 2 (043) 740-1212 Glazier Ennie Rams Business Projects 082 412 9288 Glazier
Glasfit - Cradock (048) 881-4673 Glazier Espe Glas & Aluminium 082 960 2465 Glazier
Glasfit - East London (043) 742-0991 Glazier Glass King Aluminium & Hardware (015) 297-1172 Glazier
Glasfit - George (044) 874-4230 Glazier Glass Planet Lowveld (015) 793-2000 Glazier
Glasfit - Knysna (044) 382-7272 Glazier Glassman - Warmbad (014) 736-5477 Glazier
Glasfit - Mosselbay (044) 695-2776 Glazier Inso Aluminium Limpopo (015) 297-3223 Glazier
Glasfit - Oudtshoorn (044) 272-0179 Glazier JL Glass CC (015) 781-5988 Glazier
Glasfit - Port Alfred (046) 624-3641 Glazier Marvene Painters and Glazers (014) 762-1603 Glazier
Glasfit - Umtata (047) 532-6341 Glazier Motetete Glass Glazing CC (015) 483-2515 Glazier
Glassworx (043) 727-1108 Glazier Mphophi General Construction (015) 592-0100 Glazier
Kassie Glass (041) 453-0161 Glazier N M Oosthuizen Glass 073 207 2643 Glazier
PG Glass - Cradock (048) 881-5244 Glazier Northern Aluminium Shopfitters 071 670 1053 Glazier
PG Glass - East London (043) 743-0303 Glazier PG Glass - Louis Trichardt (015) 516-2568 Glazier
PG Glass - George (044) 874-2860 Glazier PG Glass - Polokwane Auto (015) 292-1172 Glazier
PG Glass - Grahamstown (046) 622-2950 Glazier Quality Glas & Aluminium (015) 293-2679 Glazier
PG Glass - Knysna (044) 382-5881 Glazier Raymond's Glass CC (015) 516-2474 Glazier
PG Glass - Plettenberg Bay (044) 533-5808 Glazier SAA Glass & Aluminium (015) 297-1371 Glazier
PG Glass - Port Alfred (046) 624-3110 Glazier Yellow Glass Aluminum & Numberplates Cen (015) 297-8978 Glazier
PG Glass - Port Elizabeth (041) 365-1998 Glazier Northern Hardware & Glass - Porgietersrus (015) 491-5806 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Sedgefield (044) 382-5881 Glazier PVB Laminated Safety Glass (015) 491-5806 Manufacturer
Purple Pansy 100 CC t/a PG Glass - KWTown (043) 643-3281 Glazier SABISA -South African Building Interior Systems Association
Timber City / P G Glass (044) 279-2826 Glazier GAUTENG
Windmill Aluminium Products CC 083 410 1140 Glazier ACU Ceilings & Partitions (011) 673-7064 Contractor
McCoy's Glass Wholesalers (041) 451-1215 Manufacturer Ambient Contracting Services (011) 663-9000 Contractor
MPUMALANGA Azdec Projects cc (012) 804-4653 Contractor
AGI Glass - Nelspruit (013) 752-6949 Distributor Centurion Ceilings & Partitions (011) 673-2052 Contractor
GSA - Middelburg (013) 246-2129 Distributor Combined Ceilings & Partitions (011) 615-7153 Contractor
GSA - Nelspruit (013) 753-2912 Distributor Dracon (011) 786-2800 Contractor
Northern Hardware & Glass - Groblersdal (013) 262-4115 Distributor Fast Track Shopfitters (011) 452-0868 Contractor
Alucad Design (013) 752-4464 Glazier HST International cc (012) 460-8005 Contractor
Apex Glass CC (013) 656-3667 Glazier Hunter Douglas SA t/a Kool Aluminium (011) 793-3641 Contractor
Bethal Glas & Aluminium (017) 647-3581 Glazier Jay-C Systems (011) 845-2910 Contractor
Crest Glass CC (013) 751-3584 Glazier Patriarch Projects (011) 263-9301 Contractor
Ermelo Door Centre CC (017) 819-1512 Glazier Star Contractors (Pty) Ltd (0861) STARGROUP Contractor
Fair Deal Wooden Windows Nelspruit (013) 752-4522 Glazier CAPCO (011) 822-8142 Supplier
Glasfit - Middelburg (013) 243-1496 Glazier Everite Building Products (011) 439-4400 Supplier
Glass Clinic Mpumalanga (013) 256-9038 Glazier Lafarge Gypsum (011) 389-4500 Supplier
Inso Aluminium Lowveld (013) 752-2889 Glazier Lafarge Gypsum - East Rand (011) 826-1701 Supplier
Lowveld Aluminium & Glass CC (013) 752-8555 Glazier Lafarge Gypsum - Johannesburg (011) 402-4747 Supplier
Master Glass 082 825 9421 Glazier Lafarge Gypsum - Pretoria (012) 325-2408 Supplier
Mopanie Glass & Aluminium/East of Eden (013) 751-2464 Glazier Lafarge Gypsum - Sandton (011) 444-8020 Supplier
Nu-Mid Glassworks CC (013) 282-6078 Glazier Lafarge Gypsum - Troyville (011) 402-4747 Supplier
PG Glass - Groblersdal (013) 262-3822 Glazier Lafarge Gypsum - Wynberg (011) 444-8020 Supplier
PG Glass - Middelburg (013) 282-7408 Glazier Masonite Africa Limited (011) 453-3260 Supplier
PG Glass - Nelspruit (013) 753-2710 Glazier Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Call Centre (086) 027-2829 Supplier
PG Glass - Standerton (017) 712-1209 Glazier Saint-Gobain Gyproc - East Rand (011) 626-3355 Supplier
PG Glass - Witbank (013) 656-2011 Glazier Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Head Office (011) 345-5565 Supplier
Sable Glass & Aluminium (013) 752-2255 Glazier Saint Gobain Gyproc - Krugersdorp (011) 953-1124 Supplier
Willie Basson 082 497 6488 Glazier Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Pretoria (012) 653-5376 Supplier
National Glass Distribution (013) 758-1666 Manufacturer WESTERN CAPE
OTHER Hunter Douglas SA t/a Kool Aluminium (021) 552-2100 Contractor
PG Glass - Francistown (00267) 241-6476 Glazier Lafarge Gypsum - Cape Town (021) 510-3670 Supplier
PG Glass - Namibia (00264) 61 287-5000 Glazier Lafarge Gypsum - Strand (021) 854-8550 Supplier
VASP Investments (Pty) Ltd (00267) 393-8452 Glazier Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Cape Town (021) 511-9328 Supplier
AGI Glass - Namibia (00264) 6 121-4861 Distributor Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Kaymor (021) 957-5480 Supplier
GSA - Swazuland (00268) 518-7134 Distributor KWAZULU NATAL
GSA - Walvisbay (00264) 6 420-4102 Distributor AGS Aluminium Glass Specialist (032) 551-4382 Contractor
NORTH WEST Fast-Track Shopfitters (Pty) Ltd (031) 577-9632 Contractor
AGI Glass - Rustenburg (014) 592-0130 Distributor Hampson Interiors (Pty) Ltd (031) 569-5024 Contractor
AGI - Klerksdorp (018) 469-3331 Distributor Hulafab - Durban 086 460 460 Contractor
GSA - Rustenburg (014) 597-3813 Distributor Hulafab - Pietermaritzburg (033) 346-0460 Contractor
Aluminium Corporation 082 305 6020 Glazier Hunter Douglas SA t/a Kool Aluminium (031) 263-1449 Contractor
Aluminium 4 You Windows & Doors 072 641 9424 Glazier Shospec (Pty) Ltd (033) 386-0100 Contractor
Bates Fraser Supplies (012) 719-9822 Glazier CAPCO (031) 569-6090 Supplier
Bosveld Glas & Buildings Bk (014) 763-2513 Glazier Masonite Africa Limited (031) 304-3231 Supplier
Dam Glas & Aluminium 083 242 0225 Glazier Pelican Systems - Head Office (031) 563-7307 Supplier
Fair Deal Wooden Windows: Bela Bela (014) 736-4137 Glazier Pelican Systems - Pietermaritzburg (033) 345-3701 Supplier
Glasfit - Bela-Bela (014) 736-5070 Glazier Pelican Systems - Zululand (033) 345-3701 Supplier
Glasfit - Brits (012) 252-7442 Glazier Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Durban (031) 569-7200 Supplier
Glasfit Mafikeng (012) 252-7442 Glazier EASTERN CAPE
Inso Aluminium Klerksdorp (018) 469-3676 Glazier Adel Group (Pty) Ltd (041) 363-4396 Contractor
Inso Aluminium Rustenburg (014) 596-6662 Glazier Hunter Douglas SA t/a Kool Aluminium (041) 373-3867 Contractor
J & R Aluminium and Glass (012) 252-2715 Glazier RV Smith cc (041) 453-2568 Contractor
J V M Aluminium & Glass (018) 293-3711 Glazier Lafarge Gypsum (041) 484-6308 Supplier
Kesan Glass & Aluminium (014) 554-8127 Glazier Masonite Africa Limited 083 251 6711 Supplier
PG Glass - Klerksdorp (018) 462-2179 Glazier Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Port Elizabeth (031) 453-3367 Supplier
PG Glass - Mafikeng (018) 384-3290 Glazier FREESTATE
PG Glass - Potchefstroom (018) 293-0532 Glazier Hunter Douglas SA t/a Kool Aluminium (051) 430-7799 Contractor
PG Glass - Wolmaransstad (018) 596-1025 Glazier Lafarge Gypsum - Bloemfontein (051) 447-1024 Supplier
Vaal Glass (018) 788-5025 Glazier Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Bloemfontein (051) 434-1493 Supplier
NORTHERN CAPE MPUMALANGA
GSA - Kimberley (053) 833-2634 Distributor Alucad Design CC (013) 752-4464 Contractor
GSA - Kuruman (053) 712-1195 Distributor R M Renovators & Aluminium (013) 755-4008 Contractor
Glasfit Hartswater (053) 474-2161 Glazier Lafarge Gypsum - Nelspruit (013) 752-2129 Supplier

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 Thermal Insulation Association of Southern Africa EPSASA - Expanded Polystyrene Association of Southern Africa
GAUTENG GAUTENG
Fabco Trading (Pty) Ltd (012) 800-3606 Contractor Automa Multistyrene (011) 974-3524 Converter
Insul-Coustic Contracting (011) 314-3930 Contractor Isowall (012) 804-3564 Converter
KAEFER Thermal Contracting Services (011) 974-8123 Contractor Sagex - East Rand (011) 360-8333 Converter
SGB Cape (011) 842-4000 Contractor Sagex - West Rand (011) 762-5381 Converter
Stoltz Isotherm Installers (012) 663-4833 Contractor Technopol (SA) (011) 363-2780 Converter
Southey Contracting (011) 579-4600 Contractor ABP Buildling Products (011) 455-2519 Specialist
Vedder & Moffat (011) 835-2127 Contractor Automa Building Products (011) 450-2139 Supplier
Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (011) 462-9122 Distributor BASF (011) 254-2400 Supplier
D & D Roof Insulations (012) 800-3606 Distributor Courtney Products (011) 463-4801 Supplier
Datel Consulting t/a Datlink Insulation (0861) Datlink Distributor EASTERN CAPE
Global Innovative Building Systems (011) 903-7080 Distributor Sagex - East London (043) 745-0222 Converter
Insulation Convertors & Distributors (011) 824-6060 Distributor Sagex (041) 461-1508 Converter
Insulation Warehouse (Pty) Ltd (012) 804-5454 Distributor KWAZULU NATAL
Eco Climate Comfort (011) 793-2222 Installer Isolite Durban (031) 465-0305 Converter
Africa Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (011) 462-9122 Manufacturer Sagex (031) 705-6273 Converter
Bhamuza (011) 908-9040 Manufacturer Courtney Products (031) 561-3340 Supplier
Brits Nonwoven Isotherm (011) 979-1192 Manufacturer Kurtz Systems Africa (032) 538-1200 Supplier
Isofoam SA (012) 653-8204 Manufacturer WESTERN CAPE
Nampak L & C P (011) 249-5224 Manufacturer Automa Styromould Cape (021) 931-6181 Converter
Polybond (012) 804-5903 Manufacturer Isolite Cape Town (021) 951-6100 Converter
Sealed Air Africa (011) 923-4600 Manufacturer Isolite Montaque Gardens (021) 551-6350 Converter
Acer Projects (011) 622-2922 Specialist Sagex (021) 951-1167 Converter
Alf Peyper (011) 824-6060 Specialist Styromould (021) 931-6181 Converter
Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd (011) 344-0159 Specialist OTHER
Fangriaan Energy Spectrum (011) 432-5757 Supplier Global Polymer Industries (Pty) Ltd (00264) 6 730-3191 Converter

CORPORATE MEMBERS
Insulpro (011) 835-2127 Supplier
Nampak L & C P (011) 249-5497 Supplier
TMS Group Industrial Services (016) 986-2210 Supplier/Cont
AGI Manufacturing (011) 724-6000
KWAZULU NATAL
KAEFER Thermal Contracting Services (031) 480-1881 Contractor
AGI Sheerline (011) 873-0880
Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (031) 208-0240 Distributor
D & D Roof Insulations (039) 976-0065 Distributor
Everite Building Products (011) 439-4400
Datel Consulting t/a Datlink Insulation (0861) Datlink Distributor
Global Specialised Systems (Pty) Ltd (031) 468-1234 Distributor
Glasfit (011) 607-3000
Brits Nonwoven Isotherm (031) 713-2398 Manufacturer
Frame Industrials (Pty) Ltd (031) 710-7700 Manufacturer
Glass Corporation (011) 864-4170
Nampak L & C P (031) 903-3657 Manufacturer
Spunchem International (Pty) Ltd (031) 538-8700 Manufacturer
Glass South Africa (GSA) (011) 392-4427
Thermguard (Pty) Ltd (033) 346-0111 Manufacturer
Isofoam SA (031) 700-3525 Supplier
Hulamin Building Systems (011) 626-3330
EASTERN CAPE
Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (041) 484-4590 Distributor
Hightech Safety Glass SA (Pty) Ltd (031) 579-4580
Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (041) 484-4590 Distributor
IC Insulation t/a Eco-Insulation (041) 581-0863 Installer
Hunter Douglas (011) 793-3641
Rhino Plastics (041) 451-3197 Supplier
WESTERN CAPE
Lafarge Gypsum (011) 389-4500
Africa Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (021) 951-5796 Distributor
Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (021) 556-8006 Distributor
Masonite Africa (011) 453-3260
D & D Roof Insulations (021) 559-8006 Distributor
Datel Consulting t/a Datlink Insulation (0861) Datlink Distributor
McCoy's Glass Wholesalers (011) 864-1313
Brits Nonwoven Isotherm (021) 577-1490 Manufacturer
Isofoam SA (Pty) Ltd (021) 983-1140 Manufacturer
National Glass Distribution (041) 364-0161
Nampak L & C P (021) 979-3520 Supplier
Rhino Plastics (021) 932-6601 Supplier
Pelican Systems (031) 563-7307
Sustainable Fibre Solutions (Pty) Ltd (021) 700-2315 Supplier
MPUMALANGA
PFG Building Glass (011) 360-1204
Iseco (Pty) Ltd (013) 755-2400 Contractor
Nova Plant Services (IIG Group) 082 928 0858 Contractor
PG Glass (011) 928-2500
Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd (017) 619-2413 Specialist
FREESTATE
Primador (012) 719-8881
Fabco Trading (Pty) Ltd (051) 432-6997 Contractor

TPMA - Thermal Panel Manufacturers Association Saint Gobain - Gyproc (011) 345-5565

GAUTENG
Silicone & Technical Products (021) 534-9055
Thermowall (011) 391-1501 Associate
CBI Engineering (012) 811-0711 Manf/Contractor
West Cape Safety Glass (021) 531-7429
Club Refrigeration (IPM) (012) 541-0977 Manf/Contractor
Dalucon Refrigeration Products (012) 661-8480 Manf/Contractor
Wispeco (011) 389-0000
Insulated Structures (011) 462-2130 Manf/Contractor
IPS Projects (087) 941-2395 Manf/Contractor SAGI - South African Glass Institute
Isobodies (012) 541-3035 Manf/Contractor K Bulcock [email protected]
Isowall (012) 804-3564 Manf/Contractor C Johnston [email protected]
Precool (012) 327-1291 Manf/Contractor T Kennelly [email protected]
WESTERN CAPE J MacKenzie [email protected]
Cool Maintenance (021-9451070 Manf/Contractor M Pote [email protected]
EASTERN CAPE E Sievert [email protected]
Cool Maintenance (041) 461-2766 Manf/Contractor N Wright [email protected]
KWAZULU NATAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
Precool 083 449 8380 Manf/Contractor Arup Façade Engineering [email protected]
Rapid Panel Structures CC (033) 394-5023 Manf/Contractor Ness Consulting [email protected]
Rudnev, A division of Southey Holdings (Pty) Ltd (031) 709-1888 Manufacturer Pure Consulting (Pty) Ltd [email protected]
POLOKWANE WSP Group - Mr A Hakin [email protected]
Shivers CC (015) 295-5659 Manf/Contractor WSP Group - Mr T Linder [email protected]

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 T = TESTED CONTRACTORS REGISTERED AAAMSA CONTRACTORS - May 2010 (Page 1)
T = TESTED MANUFACTURER Vertical Horizontal Side Hung Top Hung Vertical Patio Curtain Special
Shopfronts
X = Surpassed by higher test Sliders Sliders (Proj) (Proj.) Pivot Doors Wall Products
* Flush glazed products A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4
GAUTENG
AGI Aluminium (011) 617-9100 T X T T X T X X T T T T X X T T T X X T X X T X T T
Aluglass Bautek* (011) 451-8400 X X T
Aluminio (Pty) Ltd (011) 955-5005 X T X T
Alumnispec (011) 615-0491 X X T
Aluminium SA (011) 262-2040 T T
Alu Pro Glass & Aluminium (011) 334-4444 X T
Alu Projects (012) 644-1369 X T X T X T X X X T
AMA Aluminium (011) 786-2686 X X T X T
Burger Emoyeni Skylights (011) 792-7742 X X T T
Centurion Glass & Alum* (012) 666-8000 X X T X T X X T X X T
Da Costa Interiors (011) 827-0708 X X T
Diri Aluminium* (012) 666-9022 X T T T X T T X T T X T T T X T T T X T T X T T X T T
DST Glass Enterprises CC (011) 315-0598 T T
Edelweiss Glas & Aluminium* (012) 804-3795 X X X X T X T T X T X T X T X X X T X X X T X X X X T
Glass Rite (012) 804-9522 X T
Govenders Aluminium & Glass (011) 334-2621 X X X T X X X T
Grinaker-LTA Building Inland (011) 578-6200 X X T X T
G W Glass & Aluminium (011) 918-2927 X T X T
Hennops Glass & Aluminium (012) 653-3004 X T
Hulamin Building Systems (011) 626-3330 X X X X T
Hunter Douglas t/a Kool Aluminium (011) 793-3641 X X X T
Image Glass & Aluminium (011) 914-1363/4/5 X X T X X T X X T
Industria Glass & Aluminium t/a Tshwane Glass (012) 804-5044 X T X X X X T X T T X T X T X T X X T X T X X X X T
Insite (011) 794-7724 X X T X X T
Inso Aluminium - Pretoria (011) 316-4416 X T
L & D Enterprises* (011) 618-1512 X T X T
Lamda Projects CC 071 124 5966 X X T
Matsoge Glass Works (011) 935-5481 X T
Mushiane TZ Construction 079 304 8180 X T X T
Origin Aluminium (Johannesburg) (011) 827-3211 X T X X T X T X X X T X T X X X T X X X X T
Pan African Shopfitters (011) 825-1234 X X T X X T
Parker Doors (011) 622-0670 T T
Preplan* (011) 908-2765 X T X X T X T T X T T T T T T T X T
Primador (012) 719-8881 X X X T X X T T X T X T
Primador Gauteng Distribution Centre (012) 657-0221 X X X T X X T T X T X T
RCH Glass & Aluminium 082 789 8168 X T
RDA Aluminium Doors & Windows (011) 908-4281 T X T T
Rene Turck & Associates (011) 571-7400 X X T X T T X T X X X T
REV Aluminium Products (Pty) Ltd (086) 073-8477 X X X X T
Sell-Mar Installations (011) 835-1762 X X T X X X T X X X T
Ted Kaye Aluminium & Glass (011) 626-1528 T T
Trend Aluminium & Glass (011) 453-9503 X T
Trialco (Pty) Ltd (011) 615-5130 X T T X X T
World Of Windows (011) 613-2036 X X X T X T T T X T T T X T X T X T T X X X T T X X X T
EASTERN CAPE
AGI Aluminium (041) 487-0055 T X T T X T X X T T T T X X T T T X X T X X T X T T
All Aluminium (Alcon) (044) 874-4248 X T
Alu-Frames (041) 722-6697 X T T
Alugro George (044) 873-6547 X T X T
Aluko Aluminium Products CC (041) 365-0155 X T
Aluminium AllWays (041) 461-2745 X X T X X T X X T
Aluminium House (043) 721-3215 X T X T
Aluminium Innovations (041) 360-3638 X T
Aluminium Systems (041) 451-2130 X T T
Alu-Sash (041) 373-0831 X T T X X T X T T X T X T
Atlantic Glass and Aluminium (041) 407-1300 X T T T X T T T X X T X X T T
Bacalum Manufacturers (043) 722-6776 X T X X T X T T X X T X X X T X X X T
Brandon's t/a Mister Windows (043) 726-9907 X T X T
Coastal Multiglass (041) 484-2622 T T T
Copet CC t/a Multi Aluminium (043) 642-4335 X X T X X T X T
CWD Aluminium (044) 382-7846 X T X T
Duro Pressings (041) 486-1480 X T
Eagle door 086 117 7751 X T T X T
Glasfit Port Elizabeth (041) 581-8122 X T
Glasfit Queenstown (045) 839-4134 X T
Glass & Aluminium Centre (044) 695-1142/3 X T X T X T
Glass Co (043) 722-8519 X T X T X X X T
Hunter Douglas t/a Kool Aluminium (041) 373-3867 X T T
Ilingo CC (041) 922-6155 X T
Inso Aluminium - Port Alfred (046) 624-4262 X T
Inso Aluminium - Border (043) 743-0303 X T T X T T T X X X T X T T T X X X T
Jowil Aluminium Trust (044) 453-2733 X T T
Kraft Aluminium (043) 742-2604 X T X T X X T
Mattaniah Aluminium & Glass (042) 293-1335 X T X T
National Auto Glass (043) 643-4268 X T
National Glass Distribution (041) 364-0161 X T T X T
Origin Aluminium (Port Elizabeth) (Pty) Ltd (041) 451-1702 X T X X T X T X X X T X T X X X T X X X X T
Palmer Alum t/a Alutech (041) 451-5039 X T X X T T X T T X T X X T X X T
P G Glass - East London (043) 743-0303 X T X T
Primador (041) 585-7617 X X X T X X T T X T X T
Qualuminium (044) 695-2296 X X X T X X X T X X X T X X X T
Queen Glass t/a P G Glass (045) 838-3683 T X T
Richards & Barlow (041) 486-2453 X X X T
Rodgers Aluminium (044) 533-3663 X T
R V Smith (0437) 43-3407 X T
FREESTATE
Geustyn & Horak Aluminium* (051) 432-5104 X T X X T X T X T X X T T X X T
Hunter Douglas t/a Kool Aluminium (051) 430-7799 X X X T
Origin Aluminium (Bloemfontein) (051) 432-9107 X T X X T X T X X X T X T X X X T X X X X T
NORTH WEST
Aluzone Aluminium CC (012) 250-2460 T T
MPUMALANGA
Alucad Design CC (013) 752-4464 T T
Alusmart Glass & Aluminium (013) 752-5999 X T X T
Mpumalanga Aluglass (013) 752-7985 X T X T X T
R M Renovators & Aluminium (013) 755-4008 T
Note: To ensure quality end products Specifiers using this Matrix are encouraged to invite only tenderers who have relevant AAAMSA Test Performance Certificates for the required products

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T = TESTED MANUFACTURER Vertical Horizontal Side Hung Top Hung Vertical Patio Curtain Special
Shopfronts
X = Surpassed by higher test Sliders Sliders (Proj) (Proj.) Pivot Doors Wall Products
* Flush glazed products A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4
WESTERN CAPE
A1 Aluminium & Glass (021) 851-0427 X T X X T
AGI Aluminium (021) 505-1660 T X T T X T X X T T T T X X T T T X X T X X T X T T
Aldiy (021) 709-0901 X X T X X T
Aluminium Build (021) 949-6520 X T
Aluminium Klik Frames (021) 871-1789 X T
Aluminium Window Industries (021) 556-2168 X X T
Aluplan Architectural Aluminium (021) 701-2002 X X T X X T
Alusolutions (021) 982-7661 X X T
Anglo Window Services (021) 982-8477 X X T
Boland Aluminium t/a Alutech (021) 981.1550 X X T X X T X X T
CT Aluminium CC (021) 975-6541 X X T X X T
Dix Aluminium & Glass (021) 797-1111 X X T X X T X X T
DMG Aluminium (021) 704-0012 X X T X X X T
Excluminium (Pty) Ltd (021) 982-5931 X X T T
Eurostype Windows & Doors (021) 552-8095 X X T
G & E Glass & Aluminium (021) 903-5173 X X T T
G W Glass & Aluminium (021) 905-0349 X T
Geustyn & Horak Aluminium (021) 905-2460 X T X X T X T X T X X T T X X T
Hunter Douglas t/a Kool Aluminium (021) 552-2100 X T T
Inso Aluminium Western Cape (021) 982-8898 X X T X X T X X T
Limelight Fenestration (Pty) Ltd (021) 933-5559 X X T T
Matthews Aluminium (021) 905-4792 X T X T X T
Mazor Aluminium (021) 556-1555 X X X T X X T
MG Innovations (021) 905-7160 X X T X X T
Multi Homes Aluminium (021) 981-9273 X T X T X T
Origin Aluminium (Cape Town) (021) 556-6664 X T X X T X T X X X T X T X X X T X X X X T
Primador (021) 931-4077 X X X T X X T T X T X T
Prime Glass & Aluminium (021) 931-1141 X X T
Sage Aluminium (021) 692-2604 X X T X X X T
Salient Aluminium Systems (Pty) Ltd (021) 905-1287 T T X T X X T
Status Aluminium (021) 854-4563 X T X X T X X T X X T
Skillfull 180 (021) 905-2170 X X T T X X T T X T T T X T T T X X T T X X X T
Sterling Waterford Developments (021) 555-1105 X X X T
Swartland Boudienste (022) 433-8000 T
Winlite Aluminium windows & Doors (021) 386-6707 X T X T X X X T X T T T X X X T
Wintong Aluminium SA 082 748 5956 X X X T X X T
World Of Windows (021) 551-3235 X X X T X T T T X T T T X T X T X T T X X X T T X X X T
KWAZULU NATAL
Advance Glass Works (Pty) Ltd (031) 465-8861 X X T X X T
AGI Aluminium (031) 571-9000 T X T T X T X X T T T T X X T T T X X T X X T X T T
Alumaster CC (031) 562-1074 X T
Aluminium Boyz CC (031) 446-0807 X T X T
Aluminium Dynamics (031) 563-2278 X X X T X X X T
Aluminium Fabricators (031) 705-1847 X T X T
Aluminium Glass Maintenance (035) 789-3611 X X T X X T
Alustar (031) 579-3785 X X T T X X T T
City Glass & Aluminium (031) 579-4580 X X T X T X T X X X X T X X X X T
Clear Cut Glass & Aluminium CC 082 576 4706 X X T X X T
Coastal Glass & Aluminium (032) 946-2722 T T
Coastline Aluminium & Glass CC (032) 947-1103 X T X T
Durban Aluminium Windows (031) 563-9601 X X T X T X T T
Exotic Glass (031) 569-2732 X X X T X X X T
Façade Solutions (031) 569-5024 X T T X T T T X X X X T
Freedom Glass & Aluminium (031) 500-4417 X X T
Glasfit Stanger (031) 551-1574 T T
Glass & Aluminium Craft (031) 914-4635 X T X T
Hampson Interiors (031) 569-5024 X T T X T T T X X X X T
Hibiscus Aluminium t/a Alutech Aluminium (039) 682-3398 X X T X X T
Hilro (0333) 45-4527 X X T
Hitech Glass (031) 579-4580 X X T X T X T X X X X T X X X X T
Howick Mirror and Glass / Pegma 77 (033) 330-6380 X X T
Hunter Douglas t/a Kool Aluminium (031) 263-1449 X T T
Inso Aluminium - KZN (031) 702-2066 X X X T X T X T X X X X T
International Glass & Aluminium (031) 700-3347 X X T T X X T X X X X T
J N Glass & Aluminium (032) 552-5542 X X X T X X X X T
K S R Glass & Aluminium 083 777 8164 X T X T X T
Kwikfit Glass & Aluminium (033) 394-3846 X X T X X T
Louren Aluminium (031) 902-7747 X T
Magnum Profile Industries (031) 401-4531 X T X T
Millenium Aluminium & Glass (031) 577-6956 X X X T X X X T
Mobile Glass (033) 345-3782 X X T X X T
Natal Shopfitters (031) 702-3521 X T
Origin Aluminium (Durban) (031) 569-6071 X T X X T X T X X X T X T X X X T X X X X T
Phasiwe Aluminium & Glass (032) 944-1678 X X T X X T
Primador (031) 705-6940 X X X T X X T T X T X T
Pro Aluminium & Glass 911 (031) 701-2001 X X T X X T
Richards & Barlow (031) 902-2323 X T T T X T T X X X T
Seawood Home Centre (032) 947-0121 X X T
Sue Mel Glass & Aluminium (039) 976-1516 X X X X T X X X X T
Sunsai Aluminium & Glass (032) 533-1861 X X T
Sure Frame Windows (031) 702-8370 X T X T X X T
Terry's Win-Door Centre (031) 468-5181 X T X T X T
Top Marks Aluminium Windows & Doors 082 771 1695 X T X T
T P Glass & Aluminium (031) 463-1674 X X T X X T
TSI Glass & Aluminium CC (031) 577-5777 X X T X X T
Wandsbeck Glass & Aluminium (031) 709-1161 X T X T
World Of Windows (031) 564-0809 X X X T X T T T X T T T X T X T X T T X X X T T X X X T
POLOKWANE
Quality Glass & Aluminium (015) 293-2679 X T X T
SAA Glass & Aluminium (015) 297-1371 T
NORTHERN
Glasfit Phalaborwa (015) 781-1063 T
OTHER
Alutech (Namibia) CC (00264) 61-374580 X T
Alutech Holdings t/a Surelite Aluminium (00267) 316-7883 X T
Fortune Properties (0026) 461-245080 X T X T
R Allers Alum - Namibia (0064) 61-261455 X X X T X X X T X X X T X X X T
Note: To ensure quality end products Specifiers using this Matrix are encouraged to invite only tenderers who have relevant AAAMSA Test Performance Certificates for the required products

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