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MINISTER DAVIES LAUNCHES NECSA’s TOOLING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Government is committed to building and
supporting the manufacturing sector as a
key driver for inclusive growth, job creation
and poverty alleviation. This was said by
the minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob
Davies at the launch of the Tooling Centre
of Excellence at the South African Nuclear
Energy Corporation (Necsa) in Pretoria on
Monday, 10 November 2014. The launch
was held in partnership with the Intsimbi
National Tooling Initiative (NTI) and NECSA.
Davies said the demise of the SA Tool,
Die, and Mouldmaking (TDM) sector over
the past 30 years has resulted in the loss
off more than 80% of TDM manufacturing
capacity. He estimates that the SA
economy utilises on average more than
R15 billion per annum of TDM equipment
Davies also said the shortage of
toolmakers in South Africa posed a
serious challenge towards achieving the
goals set out in the Industrial Policy Action
Plan.
and maintenance services, of which only
20% is provided by the local industry.
This has not only had an adverse effect on
the balance of payments, but resulted in
significant loss of technical and engineering
skills and maintenance support. Given the
centrality of the TDM sector, the broader
manufacturing sector’s competitiveness
has also been negatively impacted.
Addressing stakeholders at the same
launch the chief executive officer of the
NTI Programme, Dirk van Dyk said the
NTI needs the industry participation in
order for the programme to succeed.
Van Dyk said under the programme’s
skills development pilot phase, there are
1 600 learners in the pipeline at various
FETs and tooling centres of excellence
undergoing training at different levels and
that over 200 manufacturing companies
have so far provided on-the-job training
for the learners.
Safeline Brake Pads launch brake accessory kits
Safeline Brake Pads goes the extra mile
to promote safer braking by launching
free brake accessory kits with their brake
pads.
Fitting damaged or worn clips in
a vehicles’ braking system or not
using clips at all can result in a rattle,
vibration, premature wear and squeal,
compromising braking ability.
Safeline Brake Pads new brake accessory
kits consist of calliper clips, springs and
or plates which are often overlooked as
essential replacement parts.
“We are always looking for ways we can
add greater value to our customers, while
making the brake pad fitment process as
hassle-free as possible for the mechanic.
With the launch of our free brake
accessory kits we support the mechanics
that fit our brake pads as well as further
our commitment to ensuring safe and
efficient braking.” says Diyan Botha,
general manager, Safeline Brake Pads.
The brake accessory kits will vary by
brake pad and are designed for optimum
braking performance. Packaging that
contains the free brake accessory kits
are easily identifiable with a bold sticker
and are already available at leading
automotive retailers.
A Tyre Fitment Revolution
Which industry has the worst reception
areas, apart from doctors and dentists?
Did we hear someone say the tyre fitment
industry? Well, think again. The BestDrive
Experience is about to change perceptions,
with luxury and elegance coming to a tyre
fitment centre near you.
Driven by the need to provide superior,
top-notch service to discerning customers
who demand the best, BestDrive brings
stylish lounge amenities, superior expertise
and service excellence to the tyre fitment
business.
South Africa is the latest country to benefit
from the BestDrive phenomenon, which
was first developed in Europe more than
eight years ago. Today, an extensive
network of BestDrive fitment centres
operates around the globe, and the number
is growing all the time. Regardless of
country or location, the objective of each
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BestDrive centre is the same: to become
the world’s leading tyre service network
through an unwavering commitment
to premium service, premium quality,
premium products and premium facilities.
Read more in the next issue of aBr.
december 2014 / January 2015