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PLASCON PROFESSIONAL HYGIENE LOW SHEEN COATING
Plascon Professional Hygiene Low Sheen paint has obvious applications in South Africa ’ s healthcare sector because it contains a multitude of properties designed for environments where infection control and antimicrobial performance are essential . This makes it ideal for hospitals and clinics , doctors ’ surgeries and nursing homes – even veterinary clinics .
Plascon Professional Hygiene™ Low Sheen uses BIODEFENCE™ silver technology , which actively inhibits microbial growth between cleanings , promotes a more hygienic environment , and helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination via painted surfaces . Plascon Professional Hygiene™ Low Sheen provides proven protection against harmful bacteria , and eliminates up to 99,9 % of E . coli .
The food industry is another environment in which protection against pathogens such as bacteria is critical . That ’ s why industrial kitchens , catering establishments , abattoirs and food preparation areas in hotels and restaurants have to be so careful about hygiene – and why these are precisely the kinds of environments that will benefit from Plascon Professional Hygiene™ Low Sheen , which is low in volatile organise compounds ( VOCs ), withstands repeated cleaning cycles , and maintains its antibacterial effectiveness for its full lifetime .
The wine industry in particular has to be certain of cellar hygiene and fermentation management in order to avoid the evolution of off-flavours in wine and to help ensure the production of excellent quality wines . Plascon Professional HygienevLow Sheen boasts the highly reputable Thalès Services certification , which means that it has been tested and proven as safe for use in a wine environment . Thalès Services , which offers a holistic approach to wine-cellar hygiene , partners with the Institute for Wine Biotechnology ( IWBT ) at Stellenbosch University to provide the wine and cork industries of South Africa with specialised analytical services as part of quality control . www . plascon . com
BC GILDENHUYS & ASSOCIATES BAGS INTERNATIONAL AWARD
BC Gildenhuys & Associates and the City Planning Department of the City of Ekurhuleni were recently awarded the Commonwealth Association of Planners Award for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth for 2022 . This award was in the category “ Planning for Cities & Human Settlements / Plan Making .” BC Gildenhuys & Associates is the first South African company to receive this reward . The award is for the City of Ekurhuleni ’ s Growth Management Strategy ( GMS ), which is a response to a rapidly changing environment . High rates of urbanisation , growing unemployment and a struggling economy , compounded by the impact of COVID-19 , have meant that the City Council has had to rethink its spatial planning approach . The Growth Management Strategy ( GMS ) used new and innovative spatial analysis techniques underpinned by technology and driven by a solid data and evidence-based methodology . The GMS encapsulates the principles of accountable , responsive , and responsible governance by setting objectives and fact-based guidelines These measure performance ; formulating an appropriate response to change , and promote a more sustainable and resilient city form . The strategy ’ s formulation was driven by the view that if we cannot quantify , we cannot measure , and if we cannot measure , we cannot manage . “ We want to acknowledge and thank Ekurhuleni ’ s planning team who allowed us the freedom to address the specific local development challenges rather than driving a process complying with endless government policies and guidelines ,” said Stephan Gildenhuys , director at BC Gildenhuys & Associates . “ This is the way forward , and we hope this award will inspire other councils to make this much-needed mind shift .”
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