Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa May/June 2015 | Page 13

AFRICA LED EXPO LAUNCHES VAN DYCK CARPETS IS FIRST SA COMPANY TO ACHIEVE BRITISH CARBON TRUST STANDARD Van Dyck Carpets is the first SA manufacturer to achieve the Carbon Trust Standard – an international mark of excellence recognising success in reducing carbon emissions. This International standard acknowledges organisations that take a best practice approach to measuring and managing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve real reductions year-on-year. Pictured at the factory are staff members who worked tirelessly to achieve the certification, from left to right: Leon Naidoo, Dr Mehdy Zarrebini, Cyril Kumalo, Kris Narainsamy and Dr Mehran Zarrebini. News Watch Africa LED expo is a focused international exhibition for professionals to to see the latest developments and innovations in the LED lighting industry. The expo will take place from 22-24 July 2015 in Hall 1 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg. Exhibitors will have an opportunity to share knowledge and products so that best practices can be communicated to stakeholders and visitors can attend lighting lectures at the conference hosted at the exhibition. The event will focus on: architectural lighting; decorative lighting; commercial lighting, entertainment/gaming lighting and industrial lighting. Visitors to the expo will include: architects; lighting designers; commercial property owners; electrical engineers; ad agencies; the hospitality industry; casino/gaming industry and illumination professionals. The expo will be co-located with Sign Africa with its own dedicated area as there is a distinct synergy with application of the respective products such as printed wall coverings, printed window graphics, 90 Grayston, Sandton way finding signage, Plexiglass, Perspex and other composite materials used with signage and building design. Entry to the show is free. Register online to receive your confirmation and gain quick, easy access to the show. Africa LED Expo: 011 025 9890 Web: www.africaledexpo.com E-mail: [email protected] 13