The Pratley company recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding, and it brings current CEO Andrew Pratley a great sense of achievement, not least because the family still owns the business. “The average lifespan of a family-owned and run business in the USA is about 20 years according to research I recently read by the SC Johnson College of Business in the United States. Of those who succeed past that time, only about 10% of companies transition into the third generation. I am not sure what the statistics are in South Africa, but I would guess that they are even lower,” adds Pratley.
Elsewhere in the issue we look at MMCs & Motor Protection, Energy Efficiency and Lighting
Beyond Turbines – Windaba 2023 heads to Cape Town to talk about wind’s power
The annual wind-themed conference Windaba will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 3-5 October 2023, and will feature a roster of local and international experts who will explore and recommend the best path to delivering a sustainable energy supply along the theme of Beyond the Turbines.
BEKA Schréder launches Sozella solar post top luminaire range
The Sozella series of solar post top lights have been launched by BEKA Schréder, adding to its catalogue of decorative products. The luminaire is styled with a modern design and clean lines, but it is under the covers that the real magic is hidden. Using state-of-the-art technology, the engineering team at BEKA Schréder has created a product that is as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing, and the Sozella range can be used for almost every urban lighting application.
Storage batteries: Knowing the good from the bad
Loadshedding isn’t going anywhere anytime soon (still), so the search for back-up power is more important than ever. But with myriad options on the market, how do you know the performers from the flops when it comes to storage batteries? Here’s a five-step guide to choosing the right battery for your system.
Human-centric lighting is good for business – and the user
Human centric lighting (HCL) has emerged as an increasingly important tool in business as it seeks to improve productivity by promoting health-care and awareness. HCL offers lighting conditions that are in harmony with the biological clock, and the philosophy has been easier to implement in recent years thanks to advancements in LED lighting and digital control systems.
You could be paying 35% too much on your generator usage
South Africa’s loadshedding crisis is hitting businesses harder than anyone has realised, with small and large business spending a fortune on generators to provide electricity. Generators are a significant expense and there is a fine line to balance between the company bearing the cost implication by itself or passing it on to its customers and client base. Asset management specialist Pragma may have the ideal tool to help find ways to save money on back-up power generation.
Tackle e-waste and dispose of your old appliances the right way
Getting rid of electrical and electronic devices is not as easy as throwing them on the refuse pile. e-Waste could be tomorrow’s big crisis that South Africans should be tackling today if figures from the Gauteng provincial government are to be believed. But what is e-waste?
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