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AfriSam showcases urban quarry amid focus on quality
AfriSam showcases urban quarry amid focus on quality
21st November 2019

Cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates company AfriSam is focusing on providing high-level, responsive services and high-quality products to its clients as it weathers the sustained doldrums the... 


AFRISAM READY-MIX PLANT
The ready-mix batch plant has significant process controls to ensure that the correct ingredients and additives are mixed and loaded for clients
AfriSam prioritising quality amid tough times for construction sector
15th November 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates company AfriSam is focusing on producing high-quality cements, concretes and aggregates, as well as offering timely, reliable service to clients, amid... 


Concor Buildings Does It Again At Construction World Best Projects
Concor Buildings Does It Again At Construction World Best Projects
8th November 2019

Concor Buildings received industry recognition at Construction World’s 2019 Best Projects awards last night when the company scooped the winning place in the Building Contractors category with its... 


AMIT DAWNEERANGEN
One should rather think about the benefits of products in terms of durability, sustainability and the environment
Company provides multiple new solutions
11th October 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

As part of its continuous drive to improve on its solutions offerings, diversified construction materials company AfriSam is developing multiple new solutions to provide more environment-friendly... 


Tshifhiwa Ramuthaga one of the first South African CIOs to receive Professional CIO (pr.CIO) designation
19th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Barloworld Automotive & Logistics’ Tshifhiwa Ramuthaga is amongst the first six CIOs in South Africa to be certified by IITPSA. The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa... 


Building a Positive African Future for 85 Years
16th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With evidence of the longevity and potential of its products on display in infrastructure across southern Africa, AfriSam’s presence is widespread. Notably with a legacy that goes back 85 years,... 


(Left to Right) TCI MD Bryan Perrie, PPC Cement sales head Rob Rein and AfriSam sales and marketing executive Richard Tomes
Cement industry seeks tariffs amid crippling imports
13th August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

The Concrete Institute (TCI) has lodged an appeal with the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) to impose import tariffs on cement imports to protect South African... 


AfriSam details carbon tax responses and showcases potential solutions
AfriSam details carbon tax responses and showcases potential solutions
4th July 2019

JSE-listed diversified materials company AfriSam has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon intensity and developed responses to limit the impact of a carbon tax.  


LIMESTONE KILN
Producing clinker is energy intensive and releases CO2 over and above the fuel used to burn the limestone
AfriSam exploring ways to further reduce its carbon emissions
28th June 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified materials company AfriSam is working to further reduce its carbon emissions, after achieving a sustained reduction of 35% as a result of on various initiatives over nearly two decades,... 


Making roads and bridges last longer with Afrisam
25th June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Blurb for online platforms. Construction materials leader AfriSam leverages the power of applied research to make roads, bridges and other concrete structures more resistant to corrosive environments. 


Precast concrete slabs speed up housing delivery
Precast concrete slabs speed up housing delivery
19th June 2019

South Africa’s massive backlog in affordable housing has seen a continued demand for precast hollow core concrete slabs. “With rapid urbanisation and the increased premium on land in urban areas,... 


HOLISTIC APPROACH
HOLISTIC APPROACH
14th June 2019

Government has given an assurance that South Arica’s carbon tax, implemented on June 1, has been designed not to raise revenue but to change the behaviour of plants such as AfriSam’s Dudfield... 


CARBON TAX COMPLICATIONS 
AfriSam has significantly reduced its carbon emissions
Producer achieves 35% emission reduction, supports carbon tax
7th June 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Construction materials supplier AfriSam has reduced the company’s carbon emissions, per ton of cement produced, by 35% from 1990 to 2018 and is focusing on further carbon reductions, sustainability... 


AVI BHOORA
AfriSam remains hopeful that the country’s embattled construction industry is at the end of the downward cycle
Embattled sector necessitates cost containment measures – AfriSam
24th May 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

With the South African construction industry remaining under pressure and in a state of accelerated decline, the need to contain costs continues and correct specification of construction materials... 


Making Roads And Bridges Last Longer With Afrisam
Making Roads And Bridges Last Longer With Afrisam
13th May 2019

Construction materials leader AfriSam leverages the power of applied research to make roads, bridges and other concrete structures more resistant to corrosive environments. Among its long term... 


Cement Industry To Appeal For Protection Against Imports
Cement Industry To Appeal For Protection Against Imports
26th March 2019

The Concrete Institute (TCI) will be lodging an appeal to the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of SA to impose import tariffs on cement imports to protect producers from the... 


Precast Concrete Slabs Speed Up Housing Delivery
Precast Concrete Slabs Speed Up Housing Delivery
11th March 2019

South Africa’s massive backlog in affordable housing is likely to see continued demand for precast hollow core concrete slabs from Elematic SA, given the high quality finish and the time that this... 


AfriSam expects ‘tough 2019’ amid continuing political, policy uncertainty
AfriSam expects ‘tough 2019’ amid continuing political, policy uncertainty
21st February 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Construction materials company AfriSam CEO Rob Wessels expects “a tough 2019”, especially amid ongoing political and policy uncertainty. Wessels was, on Thursday, joined by political analyst Aubrey... 


Hearings into alleged cement industry cartel continues, judgment expected by June
25th January 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

The Competition Tribunal turned its focus back to the case of alleged cartel conduct in the cement industry on Thursday, with a judgment in the case against KwaZulu-Natal-based Natal Portland... 


Concor Boosts Safety And Targeted Enterprises In Eastern Cape Road Project
Concor Boosts Safety And Targeted Enterprises In Eastern Cape Road Project
18th January 2019

Safety of both pedestrians and motorists has been boosted by Concor Infrastructure’s rehabilitation of the R75 double-carriageway between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, while the project has had... 


Afrisam Takes Leading Role In Safa’s Youth Soccer Development Programme – Ima Nathi
Afrisam Takes Leading Role In Safa’s Youth Soccer Development Programme – Ima Nathi
4th December 2018

Leading construction materials group, AfriSam, today kicked-off the AfriSam Ima Nathi Soccer Development Programme in association with the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Ditsobotla... 


Industry associations offer innovative opportunities for precast manufacturers
23rd November 2018 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Leading construction materials company AfriSam, who has been producing quality construction materials for over 80 years, strongly believes that industry bodies, such as the Concrete Manufacturers... 


AfriSam Celebrates The Beauty Of Concrete Through Its Inaugural Concreativity Award
AfriSam Celebrates The Beauty Of Concrete Through Its Inaugural Concreativity Award
5th November 2018

AfriSam announced the winners of its inaugural ConCreativity challenge at a prestigious awards ceremony held at Zeitz MOCAA, the largest museum of contemporary African art in the world, on 26... 


Shortlisted projects announced for the AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation for 2017/18
25th July 2018

Following a record number of entries, the shortlisted projects for the fifth AfriSam–South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation have been revealed.... 


Listed contractors feeling the pinch as construction sector dynamics change
Listed contractors feeling the pinch as construction sector dynamics change
18th July 2018 By: Natasha Odendaal

A change in dynamics within the construction industry over the past few years is leading to the demise of the “big contractor” in South Africa. With the first potential “casualty” possibly being... 


Rocla Shines at 2018 CMA Awards
17th July 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Rocla was recognised at the recent 2018 Concrete Manufacturer’s Association (CMA) Awards for their innovative Thuthukisa sanitation units installed at the Amatole Municipality Sanitation Project... 


Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
AfriSam bolsters Western Cape prominence with technical Zeitz Museum concrete work
18th April 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Building materials company AfriSam designed and supplied specialist concrete for the construction of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, which involved the cutting away of the inside of... 


AfriSam CEO Rob Wessels
Green shoots seen in construction industry, despite tight conditions
23rd February 2018 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

The South African construction sector is still facing "very tough and difficult" conditions, with the 2.5% inflation rate creating an even tighter environment, Econometrix chief economist Dr Azar... 


Afrisam Readymix For Unique Dynamic’s Droogheuwel Reservoir Project
22nd February 2018

Gauteng continues to be an urban magnet drawing job seekers from far and wide, making the Droogheuwel municipal bulk water reservoir in Randfontein a vital piece of infrastructure to keep... 


Widening Of Bridges At Hopetown
22nd February 2018

Upington-based contractors Botes & Kennedy Manyano are progressing well with the widening of the 312 metre bridge on the N12 carriageway over the Orange River at Hopetown in the Northern Cape. The... 


Concrete Industry Honours Afrisam With Two Top Awards
22nd February 2018

Construction materials leader AfriSam dominated at the recent Southern African ReadyMix Association (SARMA) awards by winning two of the four accolades bestowed on the industry’s top performers for... 


Afrisam Builds Quality And Reliability In Downturn
Afrisam Builds Quality And Reliability In Downturn
22nd February 2018

Seeing through the challenging economic times requires an even more intense focus on quality, as this is what drives efficiency and cost effectiveness, according to Afrisam general manager readymix... 


Infinité Project Rolls On For Tri-Star, Afrisam
Infinité Project Rolls On For Tri-Star, Afrisam
22nd February 2018

After the turning of the first sod in April 2017, construction of the glamourous Infinité apartments in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, has been proceeding apace – with AfriSam supplying readymix... 


Updating Technology With Planned Maintenance – AfriSam
Updating Technology With Planned Maintenance – AfriSam
22nd February 2018

To stay at the cutting edge of cement production technology, construction materials leader AfriSam ensures that its maintenance programme is well planned with future production targets and energy... 


Comair dealing with poor economic situation in SA
Comair dealing with poor economic situation in SA
7th September 2017

The weak South African economy is affecting the local airline sector. Keith Campbell reports on how one local airline group, Comair, is meeting the challenge. 


PPC receives two other indicative merger proposals as AfriSam submits revised offer
PPC receives two other indicative merger proposals as AfriSam submits revised offer
4th September 2017 By: Anine Kilian

AfriSam has submitted a revised merger proposal to PPC, while a regional unit of Fairfax Africa Investments has offered to buy R2-billion of PPC shares, subject to PPC shareholders agreeing to the... 


AfriSam Committed To Responsible Transporation Methods And Road Usage
AfriSam Committed To Responsible Transporation Methods And Road Usage
14th December 2016

Leading concrete materials producer, AfriSam takes its responsibility towards the road-going public extremely seriously and has put various measures in place to ensure that its extensive fleet of... 


Afrisam Helps Bpb Sindi Civils Lay The Foundations For Upliftment In Kwazulu-Natal
Afrisam Helps Bpb Sindi Civils Lay The Foundations For Upliftment In Kwazulu-Natal
24th October 2016

Some five kilometres outside of Wartburg, and neighbouring Trust Feed Village, essential infrastructure is being developed to support a highly anticipated housing project in KwaZulu-Natal. Once... 


INCREASING YIELD Ncamiso Mining’s work includes the screening out of fine and materials from waste rock to increase gold yield
Companies in partnership to enhance gold recovery, enviro remediation
27th May 2016 By: Mia Breytenbach

Local mining and raw material processing firm Ncamiso Mining has collaborated with ASX-listed mining company Mintails Mining SA-Mogale Gold to carry out vital services to ensure maximum gold... 


Afrisam Donates Fire Extinguishing Equipment To Protect The Livelihood Of Local Community Members
23rd May 2016

AfriSam’s Ulco cement factory contributed towards the safety and prosperity of local community members when it donated much needed fire extinguishing equipment to emerging farmers at... 


Afrisam Employees Create Possibilities For Mants’ase Children’s Home Through A Generous Donation
23rd May 2016

On 14 August 2015, AfriSam handed over a cheque valued at M49 500 and groceries to Mants’ase Children’s Home in Mohale’sHoek Lesotho, as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility... 


Afrisam Steps In To Create Possibilities For Maths And Science Learners & Teachers In Kimberley
23rd May 2016

Leading construction materials group AfriSam, has partnered with the Maths and Science Leadership Academy to create possibilities of quality education aimed at learners and teachers across 38... 


Afrisam’s Thank Tank Recognises The Contribution Building Contractors Make To South Africa
23rd May 2016

AfriSam acknowledges the role that all stakeholders play in creating a sustainable future for South Africa. At the Totally Concrete Expo held in May 2015, AfriSam ran a campaign asking visitors to... 


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