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Double celebration at GEA Africa
By John Ackermann
Last year , on 30 October , saw a double celebration at the GEA Africa facilities in Cape Town . Bassy Ramjukadh retired after 26 years ’ service and four employees left to start their own business .
Ramjukadh , who will be well known to many suppliers , has been the chief buyer at GEA for many years . He joined Grenco in 1990 after leaving the APV Company in Cape Town . Among his colleagues , Ramjukadh will be sorely missed for his helpful attitude and ability to source materials and services for the company at the best prices . To the many suppliers throughout South Africa , the friendly approach and politeness of Ramjukadh will certainly be remembered .
Along with the staff , many of GEA ’ s suppliers also attended the farewell to wish Ramjukadh a happy and enjoyable retirement .
This day also marked the farewell of four employees
— Abdul Marcus , Kevin Wessels , and Leon and Brandon Bloys — who have done the pipe insulation for GEA for many years and have taken the plunge to form their own company to offer their services to a wider clientele . CLA
1 . Ken Reed ( on left ) with Bassy Ramjukadh .
2 . Chantal Klopper ( Essential Safety Wear ) and Marshund Marr ( SCG Engineering ).
3 . Bassy Ramjukadh during his farewell .
4 . From left : Rhoda Kleinhans and Ursula Borchjes ( Macsteel ), Bassy Ramjukadh , Celeste von Molendorf ( GEA ), and Grant von Raht ( Macsteel ).
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