After a pandemic enforced hiatus of three years, the Illumination Engineering Society of South Africa (IESSA), was able once again to host its popular annual conference which brings together members from across the country for two days of learning, knowledge sharing and networking. Hosted at the lavish Blueberry Hill Hotel in Randburg, the conference saw approximately 40 members joining in person to listen to a range of lighting-related presentations, while a number of members from outside of the province joined in online.
Elsewhere in the issue we look at DBs, Switches, Sockets and Protection; Industry 4.0; and Lighting.
New technologies and innovations in the electrical field
Technology is making a huge impact on the construction industry as well as its trade industries like electrical contracting. In this field, numerous innovative tech tools have been introduced but there are also new discoveries that are worth mentioning. All these modifications are changing the way electrical construction works, as well as how electricity is created. Overall, they promote higher efficiency both during the construction process and the turnover of buildings.
Central Support Systems: 28 years and growing
Central Support Systems has been operating for 28 years. It has steadily progressed to become one of the major players in the electrical strut industry. With its group of companies, Central Support Systems is able to manufacture and supply top quality cable management systems for both the commercial and industrial, as well as the solar markets.
Essential health and safety tips for installers working on site
Sometimes it can be easy to forget that working onsite comes with hazards that can put your health and safety at risk. While it is inevitable that accidents do happen, everything that can be done should be done to mitigate and minimise the risks you might face as an installer on the job. Installers that need to be onsite should follow strict safety measures to ensure that their work environment is as safe as possible – and this requires a no-cutting-corners approach.
Zest WEG develops a significant manufacturing capability
Over the past 12 years Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, has evolved from being primarily a sales and distribution company to a fully-fledged manufacturer working to the best global standards.
Buyers Guide
The September 2022 Buyers’ Guide lists manufacturers and distributors of products and services in the DBs, Switches, Sockets and Protection sector. Click here to read the September Buyers Guide.
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