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Safripol
Share a gift, share a smile: The 2024 Safripol Toy Campaign is here!
Join the Safripol Toy Campaign in partnership with The Angel Network to transform pre-loved toys into treasures of joy and discovery for underprivileged children in South Africa. By donating your gently loved toys, you’re not only prolonging their life but igniting imagination, fostering learning, and promoting happiness. This initiative stands at the crossroads of child enrichment and environmental sustainability, celebrating the collective effort of our partners, volunteers, and donors. Together, we’re writing stories of hope and demonstrating the power of responsible reuse. Be part of this beautiful journey; let’s make every toy count for a brighter, more sustainable future. 12 Nov 2024 Read more

PG Bison
PG Bison 1.618 Education Initiative 2024 winner revealed in the economic heartland of South Africa
Cara Turner, interior design student at Design Time School of Interior Design, was announced as the winner of the 2024 PG Bison Education Initiative at a special awards ceremony where she won R75,000, with her lecturer, Anel Joubert, taking home R50,000. 25 Oct 2024 Read more

Unitrans
Driving supply chain innovation and efficiency
Technology has drastically transformed how we live and work. In logistics, this transformation is enabling deeper insights, enhanced decision-making and greater operational efficiency. It is no longer a mere trend, but rather an essential tool for companies seeking to boost productivity and remain competitive in challenging economic climates. 18 Oct 2024 Read more

PG Bison
PG Bison unveils new SupaWood Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF) line in Mkhondo
PG Bison proudly welcomed guests to the official launch of its new medium-density fibreboard (MDF) line in Mkhondo, marking a significant milestone for the company and the South African furniture industry. The project was one of the investment commitments made at President Ramaphosa's 2020 South African Investment Conference. 14 Oct 2024 Read more

Unitrans
Shaping skills for the supply chain today and tomorrow
Rapid technological advancements, the surge in data, and the increasing demand for specialised expertise has led to business environments needing constant adaptation. Staying ahead of these changes is not merely about remaining competitive – it’s about building resilience and ensuring long-term success in a marketplace that is constantly changing. 1 Oct 2024 Read more

Restonic
Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic celebrates one-year anniversary
On 14 September 2024, the Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic marked one year since opening its doors as a unique sleep diagnostic, research and training facility – the first in the country. 18 Sep 2024 Read more

Unitrans
Unitrans Passenger celebrates gender diversity achievement at Secunda Depot
Unitrans Passenger's ongoing commitment to gender diversity is paying off in Mpumalanga at the company's Secunda Depot, which has achieved a higher-than-average ratio of female bus drivers. 10 Sep 2024 Read more

Unitrans
Unitrans enhances last-mile fuel delivery with state-of-the-art technology
Leading supplier in bulk tanker fuel transportation and supply chain solutions, Unitrans, is optimising supply chains by leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance last-mile fuel delivery to forecourts, leading the charge towards greater efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. 4 Jun 2024 Read more

Safripol
Addressing childhood stunting: Safripol’s call for national action
At Safripol, we believe every child deserves the best start in life, including access to adequate nutrition for healthy growth and cognitive development. Alarming statistics indicate that a significant number of South African children suffer from nutritional deficiencies leading to stunting. Recognizing the urgent need to act, we view this not just as a call to action but as a moral imperative. 4 Jun 2024 Read more

PG Bison
First board produced at PG Bison's new Mkhondo MDF Line
PG Bison achieved a significant milestone with the production of the first board from its newly commissioned medium-density fibreboard (MDF) line at its Mkhondo manufacturing facility, almost a month ahead of schedule. Full commercial operation is set for 1 July 2024. This new line trebles PG Bison’s MDF capacity, and enables the company to meet the growing demand for MDF in Africa and select markets. 4 Jun 2024 Read more

Unitrans
Building customer trust through personalised, integrated logistics solutions
Unitrans blends innovation and the personal touch to develop and maintain exemplary supply chain solutions. 22 May 2024 Read more

Safripol
Water: The essence of life
Water, the essence of life, is an invaluable resource often taken for granted until it becomes scarce. The April 2022 floods in Kwazulu-Natal served as a stark reminder of our vulnerability, wreaking havoc on communities and severely compromising water supplies. In these critical times, Safripol, alongside other dedicated South African entities, demonstrated unwavering solidarity and swift action to address the urgent need for clean water. 23 Apr 2024 Read more

Unitrans launches Centre of Excellence to enhance African supply chain solutions
Operating cost efficiencies and safety – both driver and vehicle – are primary considerations for any logistics or freight company and Unitrans, a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing value-added supply chain solutions across the continent, moves this to a new level with the launch of its newly upgraded Centre of Excellence (COE). 19 Apr 2024 Read more

Safripol
Safripol's Share a Gift, Share a Smile Toy Campaign: Spreading joy, sustainability, and community
The Safripol Share a Gift, Share a Smile Toy Campaign, launched in partnership with The Angel Network and Toy Kingdom in 2020, represents a heartfelt effort to uplift underprivileged children. This initiative aims to find new homes for pre-loved toys, promoting responsible plastic use while spreading joy among young ones. It's not just about bringing smiles to children's faces; it's a commitment to the well-being of our planet and the happiness of its future stewards. 18 Mar 2024 Read more

Restonic
Focusing on the power of sleep for World Sleep Day 2024
Restonic, the largest bed manufacturer in sub-Saharan Africa, leads the way to improve sleep for South Africans 14 Mar 2024 Read more

Safripol
The Litter Boom demonstrates how innovative solutions can improve our world
It's truly inspiring to see the positive strides we're making towards cleaner oceans! Instead of feeling overwhelmed, it's heartwarming to know that action is being taken to tackle waste, especially plastic, which doesn't belong in our natural surroundings or landfills. Fortunately, plastic is highly recyclable! 13 Mar 2024 Read more

Kap sani2c 20th edition adds UCI status to the exciting line-up
While Kap sani2c has always been popular with the top South African marathon mountain biking teams, the addition of a Prologue and Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) status for the Kap sani2c Race in 2024, is set to raise the bar and make the event even more compelling for professional riders. 8 Mar 2024 Read more

Unitrans
Paving the way: The benefits of PBS vehicles
As leaders in the mining industry, we are witnessing a significant change pushing us to improve transportation, safety, and environmental sustainability. Using performance-based standards (PBS) vehicles is a big part of this change, stirring up essential discussions in our field. These vehicles are quickly gaining traction in the mining industry as service providers increasingly acknowledge their benefits while effectively managing any challenges that may arise. 21 Feb 2024 Read more

Unitrans
Unitrans mother of three Cynthia Thala takes home the #ThankYouTrucker award for 2023
Leading transport, logistics and end-to-end supply chain solutions company Unitrans, is thrilled to announce that Cynthia Thala, a dedicated bulk vehicle operator with the company, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first woman to secure the coveted title of the 2023 #ThankYouTrucker competition. 2 Jan 2024 Read more

PG Bison
PG Bison strengthens Mkhondo's firefighting capacity
Recognising the critical role of firefighting in safeguarding lives and property, PG Bison handed over a custom-made firefighting Land Cruiser truck to the Mkhondo Fire Department. The event was attended by traditional leaders and officials from the Mkhondo Local Municipality and Councillor M Ngwenya from the Mkhondo Local Municipality in September 2023 at the PG Bison plant in Mkhondo. 2 Jan 2024 Read more

Unitrans
Unitrans takes a win in Hollard Highway Heroes competition
As the festive season gets underway, leading transport, logistics and integrated supply chain solutions company Unitrans, has much to celebrate. 19 Dec 2023 Read more

PG Bison
PG Bison rises to the challenge to address the MDF (SupaWood) shortage in Southern Africa
Supply of locally produced medium-density fibreboard (MDF) in the Southern African market has been constrained for many years. That is set to change in July 2024, when PG Bison’s supply of MDF from their R1,875bn MDF Contiroll line investment in Mkhondo increases their installed capacity of MDF up to 1,180 cubic metres per day across its two MDF plants (Boksburg and Mkhondo). 27 Nov 2023 Read more

Safripol
Plastic has a greater value than we think
Plastic often receives negative attention, primarily due to the issue of plastic litter. However, it is important to acknowledge that plastic adds value to our lives, often in ways that we may not fully appreciate. 22 Nov 2023 Read more

Unitrans
Unitrans wins two prestigious awards in the annual Master Drive competition
Renowned end-to-end supply chain solutions service provider Unitrans has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by securing two prestigious awards in the annual MasterDrive Fleet Safety Awards. The company landed first place in the categories Best Employer and Best Company - Medium Commercial Vehicles. 24 Oct 2023 Read more

PG Bison
PG Bison 1.618 Education Initiative 2023 winner announced
Carmen Gregan, interior design student at Design Time School of Interior Design (Cape Town) was announced as the winner of the 2023 PG Bison 1.618 Education Initiative at a special awards ceremony in Johannesburg last night. 18 Oct 2023 Read more

Unitrans
Ubunye Mining Services crowned global Rio Tinto Contractor of the Year
Ubunye Mining Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Unitrans, a leading name in the mining logistics industry, has been awarded the prestigious Rio Tinto Safety Award for Best Contract Partner at Richards Bay Minerals (RBM). This remarkable accomplishment holds special significance, considering the vast scope of operations by Rio Tinto, a multinational giant engaging over 18,000 contractors globally. 10 Oct 2023 Read more

Safripol
Safripol's 10-Megawatt Sasolburg renewable energy plant shows sustainability is good for business
As industry faces ongoing power supply challenges Safripol has constructed a solar farm to supply energy to their Sasolburg plant. A move that sees operational efficiencies and sustainability goals align perfectly. 9 Oct 2023 Read more

Unitrans
Navigating the future of logistics: The role of upskilling and automation
In today's rapidly evolving world, where technology is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, the logistics sector stands at the forefront of transformation. 6 Oct 2023 Read more

Safripol
Safripol makes bottle-to-bottle recycling a reality for South Africa
Safripol's first commercial recycled polymer product under its PET range is already proving to be a game-changer across the entire plastic waste recycling value chain. 6 Oct 2023 Read more

Unitrans
Unitrans champions International Water Week with collaborative clean-up day
Committed to environmental rejuvenation and sustainability, logistics services provider Unitrans has partnered with Adopt-a-River, uniting their efforts in a river clean-up initiative as part of International Water Week. 2 Oct 2023 Read more

PG Bison
PG Bison steams ahead on the promise to meet MDF (SupaWood) demand in Southern Africa and beyond
PG Bison's operation, situated just outside Mkhondo, formerly Piet Retief, in Mpumalanga, is in the spotlight. 2 Oct 2023 Read more

Restonic
Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic to pioneer South African sleep research and treat sleep disorders
The Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic, the first facility of its kind in South Africa, has launched in Johannesburg. The clinic, in association with multidisciplinary health research centre Ezintsha, will research sleep and related health issues. 2 Oct 2023 Read more

Safripol announces bottle-to-bottle product
The annual Safripol Sustainability Conference is being held at the Sandown Hilton from 15-16 March 2023. Thought leaders, captains of industry, and EEHs (Everyday Environmental Heroes) will discuss 'circularity' and climate impact within the theme 'Let's plastic responsibly'. 14 Mar 2023 Read more

PG Bison launches trendy new range of colours at its Road Show
PG Bison, the proudly South African company that aims to inspire and enable beautiful living spaces with its range of locally manufactured decorative wood-based panel products, is currently touring South Africa to launch the latest additions to its range. 16 Feb 2023 Read more

The war on waste needs strong partnerships
Safripol is proud to partner with the Green Corridors to find local solutions to tackle plastic pollution. 6 Dec 2022 Read more

We're going to war
Don't let a wonderful world go to waste. 30 Nov 2022 Read more

Help support the Safripol Toy Campaign
Safripol, in partnership with The Angel Network and Toy Kingdom have been running their annual Toy Collection Campaign to collect donated pre-loved toys to be re-gifted to underprivileged children this Festive Season. So far, we have collected 35,728 toys from our school and corporate partners. Please support us in getting to our goal of 50,000 toys, to create 50,000 smiles. 14 Nov 2022 Read more

Driver safety comes first
Driver training is arguably the single biggest intervention that can be made to reduce South Africa's high road accident rate, says Melanie Naidoo-Padayachee, head of people development and culture at Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions. 10 Nov 2022 Read more

Supply chain solutions provider committed to safety and community
Scrupulously observing the highest standards in safety and environmental practice, specialist logistics services group Unitrans has established itself as a leading service provider to the mining sector. "Safety is deeply ingrained in our day-to-day operations," says Kobus Burger, operations executive: Mining Division. "We understand the importance mining houses place on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and as a supplier to the industry we are not just obliged, but committed to, meeting and exceeding these targets." 20 Oct 2022 Read more

Welcome to the Safripol toy campaign
We are a leading polymer producer and marketer, serving markets in South Africa and beyond. 17 Oct 2022 Read more

PG Bison supports rising young talents in design and architecture
In 2022, PG Bison mark 30 years of supporting South Africa's rising young talents through the PG Bison 1.618 Education Initiative www.1sixoneeight.co.za. Here are the 2022 top 10 finalists. We congratulate them all, as well as their lecturers and educational institutions and we look forward to welcoming them on 29 September for the awards ceremony, where we'll celebrate in person. 26 Sep 2022 Read more

Let's plastic responsibly
Safripol is a leading polymer producer and marketer, serving valued customers and markets in South Africa and beyond. A proud member of KAP, a Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed company, they have grown to become the second largest polymer producer in sub-Saharan Africa, with customers in every sector of industry and business. 20 Sep 2022 Read more

Kap Industrial Holdings: Being the change
When catchphrases become action, a measurable positive impact that is both planet-focused and business-focused is achieved, but it starts with being the change you want to see in the world. 15 Sep 2022 Read more

PG Bison in the community - winter 2022
Over the past few months, PG Bison has been helping out in various ways in the communities in which we operate. In Mkhondo, we have helped to restore electricity to residents by replacing a damaged transformer box, and collected blankets for Mandela Day, while in Ugie, we've signed two new cattle grazing leases. 2 May 2022 Read more

How GPS field design can lead to more efficient farming
Commercial farmers (and stakeholders throughout the food supply chain) are under ever-increasing pressure to accelerate productivity and quality to meet rapidly rising demand. At Unitrans Africa, we are strategically positioned to offer commercial agricultural entities smart farming solutions to ensure maximum efficiency built on years of knowledge and experience. 2 Feb 2022 Read more

Managing plastic waste
The benefits of plastic are well documented in terms of lightness, strength, durability, formability, and its use in sterile and hygienic environments. Plastic is very important in enabling the sustainability of many products. Plastic is found in many everyday products and can be reused and recycled multiple times. 2 Jan 2022 Read more