Mohammed Sali-Ameen has been lighting and electrical giant Signify’s Market Leader Sub-Saharan Africa for just under a year, and in that time he has helped steer the brand towards a strong new year. “We are expecting to grow at about 12% in 2024. We have seen the industry growing at about 8%, but we think that we can do a little bit better,” he says. “We are opening new markets today; it will be organic business that we are going to capture in these markets.”
Elsewhere in the issue, we look at Earthing, Lightning & Surge Protection, and Cables & Cable Accessories
Navigating the pitfalls of incorrect lightning protection
Lightning strikes can be breath-taking and destructive at the same time. As modern structures rise into the skyline, the importance of effective lightning protection has never been more critical, says local lightning protection company Lightning Protection Concepts.
Hydraulic crimping kit that will transform your cable work
Leading electrical manufacturer and distributor Major Tech is continuing with its special deals and one of the biggest is with its ECT400 battery-powered crimping tool that retails for just under R36 000. With a crimping head that rotates 350° there is no job or awkward position this tool cannot handle.
Navigating loadshedding woes: The rise of plug-n-play systems
Years of constant power outages have seen many South Africans turning to plug-n-play back-up units, bigger back-up solutions or solar solutions to mitigate the effects of loadshedding and ensure a reliable power supply.
Lightning protection is risk management, says ELPA
There is the misconception that lightning protection is only for large buildings, when the truth is that you can have it at home if your risk profile indicates that the suffering of loss and damage outweighs the price of protection.
Powertool manufacturer shines the light on dark jobsites
German tool and equipment maker Kress has unveiled its new KUF05.9 cordless LED jobsite spotlight, packing a powerful 1 500 Lumen in a tiny frame that is ultra-portable and delivers well above far bigger light systems.
Augmented reality will continue to benefit the electrical industry
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality systems are quickly becoming important to electricians and contractors as the tradespeople are able to work in a 3D world generated from building plans and schematics.
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