Architect and Builder June 2017 | Page 10

NEWSWATCH THE LATEST NEWS AND PRODUCTS FROM THE BUILDING INDUSTRY BOSCH INTRODUCES ‘SMART’ LEVELLING WITH TWO NEW LASER LEVELS NEWSWORTHY WSP GLOBAL UNVEILS NEW IDENTITY WSP Global Inc. (“WSP”) has unveiled its new brand identity, represented by the introduction of a new logo that marks its growth and transformation, and celebrates the culture built on the coming together of over 85 companies in the last five years. The new brand is evocative of WSP’s strong and forward- looking identity. Engineering is about asking questions, looking at complex problems from different angles, and finding solutions that break paradigms. WSP’s new brand speaks to the complexity and intelligence of engineering, while remaining open to the endless possibilities driving the Bosch has introduced the concept of ‘smart’ levelling with its launch of the GCL 2-50 C (red laser technology) and GCL 2-50 CG Professional (green laser technology), which allows hands-free remote control via smartphone, in addition to a motorised mount for precise positioning of the laser lines. An innovative Bluetooth connection means that these combi lasers can be controlled not only hands-free via a smartphone, but also remotely over longer distances. In addition, both combi lasers can be combined with the RM3 Professional multifunctional mount. This motorised mount enables the laser lines to be precisely positioned. The GCL 2-50 CG Professional allows for supreme visibility, as well as an array of ‘smart’ functions to enhance its connectivity. Features include horizontal and vertical laser lines, and two centred plumb points with optimal visibility. Precise positioning of the laser lines around the plumb points is possible via motorised positioning with the optional RM3 Professional, using an app or remote control, or manual positioning with the RC2 Professional infrared remote control. This has the option of three available speeds, namely normal, fast, and step-by-step. While traditional green laser products used colour-conversion technology to generate the green laser beam from a red laser diode, Bosch’s latest GCL line-up boasts a genuine green laser diode, which not only increases effectiveness and robustness, but offers the best visibility possible. The high visibility of the green horizontal and vertical laser lines ensures a working range of 20m without a receiver, while a working range of 50m is possible with the optional LR6 or LR7 Professional receiver. A pendulum lock ensures safe transport, while there is an added benefit of a dual power source in the form of either 12 V-LI-ion battery or standard alkaline batteries. www.bosch.co.za work of its 36,000 employees around the world. “We are proud to represent this forward-thinking, organisation in multinational Africa,” Mathieu du Plooy, Director of WSP says Managing in Africa. “Our local business is home to international standard expertise, while we are able to access global thinking when our clients need it. At the same time, we understand our local market. This new brand represents our organisation as what we are, and what we strive to be.” www.wsp.com 10 News Watch