Timber iQ June - July 2019 // Issue: 44 | Page 3

CONTENTS Published By Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd 13A Riley Rd, Bedfordview 2009, South Africa PO Box 695, Edenvale, 1610 Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] Web: www.interactmedia.co.za PUBLISHING UNIT LEAD/MANAGING EDITOR: Benjamin Brits | [email protected] WRITER: 10 16 34 Dineo Phoshoko | [email protected] REGULARS CONTRIBUTORS Knysna Woodworkers, MiTek, Swedish Wood, Dolphin Bay, Wood for Good ADVERTISING EXTERNAL SALES: Angeline Martin | [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS: Maxlee Marange | [email protected] Timothy Sibuyi | [email protected] SUB EDITOR: Tina Heron | [email protected] DESIGN AND LAYOUT: 2 4 42 44 46 47 48 Wood for Thought What’s Happening In Profile _ Taking timber to greater heights Talking Timber _ Ensuring your timber endures for many years to come Wood Wise _ 10 fun facts about wood and hybrid structures Workbench Brand listings Craig Patterson | [email protected] PROCESS COORDINATOR: Matthew Van Wyk | [email protected] MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS: Sean Macnamara [email protected] CONTENT: Benjamin Brits [email protected] FINANCE: Laetitia Arnott [email protected] COVER PHOTO CREDIT: Harris Sawing PRINTING: Paarl Media DISTRIBUTION: [email protected] CIRCULATION Controlled Free Circulation 3390 ABC period JUL – DEC 2018 ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY PRINTING All paper is sourced from the Forest Stewardship Council and Chain of Custody-certified suppliers. All waste paper from the plant is recycled. All used plates are recycled. All new printing equipment is purchased for low energy-consumption levels and low volatile organic-compound emissions. COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER While every reasonable precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the advice and information given, neither the editor, publisher, proprietor, staff, nor any official body represented or published in this issue, will accept responsibility for any damages, loss, injuries or false claims that may arise or be made in the content. Including but not limited to any references to gender, religion, politics, ethnicity or personal preferences of any editorial contribution whether an industry expert, advertiser through sponsored or paid content or contract writer. We subscribe to the Codes of Conduct of the Advertising Standards Authority and the Press Ombudsman (see below). Disclaimers by individual companies are hereby overridden by this disclaimer. Reproduction of any of the content is expressly forbidden in terms of the Copyright Act of 1987 with all amendments. All requests to reproduce must be made in writing to the publisher and such confirmation must be given in writing before proceeding. A copy of where the reproduction was published must be supplied to the publisher at the above address. No reasonable request will be refused provided all conditions are met. All publication and exhibition titles are registered as trademarks in terms of the Trade Marks Act of 1993 and are held by Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd, Reg No 2014/092774/07. PRESS OMBUDSMAN: This publication has committed itself to maintain the highest standards of journalism as embodied in the Press Code of Professional Practice. If you believe we have failed to report news and comment accurately, honestly and fairly, you may lodge a complaint with the Press Ombudsman either by email, fax or letter, or by telephoning the office for the procedure to be followed. Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.ombudsman.org.za for the press code This publication subscribes to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Code of Conduct which represents truthful advertising. Should any reader feel or believe that advertising in this publication lacks substantiation, is dishonest or misleading in any way, they may refer to the ASA, www.asasa.org.za. NEWS 3 5 6 8 Shockproof riding the wave in Jozi Highlands Sawmill prospers with Wood-Mizer Rooted in history and truth Heating up with firewood ASSOCIATIONS 10 The backbone of a thatched roof 11 ITC-SA’s SAQA accreditation renewed 12 Design that understands eco life cycles EVENTS 14 Global wood industry gathers in Gabon 14 Developing into a high-value forest nation COVER STORY 16 On the cutting edge for more than 80 years PROJECTS 18 Tables with a wooden, magical touch 34 Doing good with wood FEATURES 26 Up on the roof with MiTek 30 Wood in the good old days of mining 38 Building with timber is ‘climate smart’ GET IN TOUCH Follow us @Timber_iQ Like us Timber iQ Follow us Timber iQ Connect with us Timber iQ Visit us www.timberiq.co.za // JUNE / JULY 2019 1