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Township Economy – People , Spaces and Practices Authors : Andrew Charman , Leif Petersen and Thireshen Govender ISBN : 978-0-7969-2577-0
Township Economy provides a unique insight into township informal business and entrepreneurship . It is set in the postapartheid period , in the third decade of Africa ’ s democracy and draws on evidence collected from 2010-2018 in 10 township sites , nine in South Africa and one in Namibia . The book focuses on micro-enterprises , the business strategies of township entrepreneurs and the impact of autonomous informal economic activities on urban life . The book is unique in approach and content . It looks at spatial influences at various gradients , from the city-wide level , to objects , to invisible infrastructure . The analysis examines the influence of power as a tool to dominate and control and thus constraint inclusive opportunities . This captivating book will be of interest academic researchers , university students and specialists in business studies , urbanism , politics and socio-economic For further info contact Thireshen on thiresh @ urbanworks . co . za .
VARILUX JOINS FORCES WITH DOOR MANUFACTURER HUET
Varilux is proud to announce it has joined forces with Huet , one of Europe ’ s largest producers of high performance acoustic and fire rated timber doorsets . Huet , also a family owned business like Varilux , has been developing acoustic and fire doors for over 65 years and pride themselves as a preferred supplier of high quality doors .
Huet Doors have been specified for many years by leading architects , designers and acousticians on hotel & leisure , health & medical , studios and auditoria as well as residential projects . With the combined knowledge of both Huet and Varilux they are now able to offer in-situ performance projects as specified by clients .
All the acoustic , fire and smoke seals , including options on thresholds and hinges , are pre-factory fitted with engineered cut-outs to suit specified locks , handles and specific ironmongery .
Huet ’ s Supreme Performance acoustic doors are tested and certified to comply within a wide doorset ranging from Rw 32dB to Rw 55dB . All doorsets are third party tested by independent fire EN test laboratories and fully compliant with SANS requirements .
Varilux carries a wide range of standard Huet acoustic and fire rated timber doorsets and is also able to supply Steel Frames manufactured under licence in Cape Town . Varilux has been trained at the Huet Academy in France as a Certified Installer and has the technical expertise to offer any project specific advice . Varilux has also successfully installed many projects throughout South Africa and other countries and takes pride in offering high quality turnkey in-situ solutions . www . huet . co . za | sales @ varilux . co . za
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