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Contents Vol 98 | May 2014www.shop-sa.co.za | www.facebook.com/shopsa.za

24 IS YOUR STAFF EXCITED TO COME TO WORK?

Disengaged and uninspired staff impact a company’s bottom line – and ultimately the boss is to blame

IN EVERY ISSUE02 | EDITOR’S WELCOME 07 | WEB BUTTONS34 | CRIME ALERT 35 | PERSONABILITY38 | PRODUCT SHOWCASE 40 | BUYERS’ GUIDE48 | PUNCHLINE

SPECIAL FEATURES03 | INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL EVENTS Make a note of these upcoming shop-sa and industry events and keep the cycle of knowledge going

29 | CORPORATE PLAYING FIELD Your desk is an item of furniture used daily, and

30 | ENGRAVED IMPRESSIONS Add engraving as a service to boost your bottom line31 | CENTRE FRAME Canvas, boards and frames provide structure and space for creative ideas and artistic expression

47 | WIN THIS! Write in and win giveaway products

NEWS32 | INDUSTRY NEWS Industry-related news and trade business announcements

36 | ECO PAGESA green sustainability update, sponsored by Mondi

SALES SAVVY08 | ADVOCATING CUSTOMER SERVICE Aki Kalliatakis discusses the lessons we can learn from Barry Roux and Gerrie Nel

12 | POLISHED AND COMPACT DOCUMENTATIONAffordable laminating and binding products keep business documentation safe in demanding environments

BUSINESS SAVVY06 | STAND UP AND TAKE IT Ingrid Lotze discusses accountability as the bottom line

10 | INADEQUATE ARBITRATION Dr Ivan Israelstam looks at how arbitrators can have their decisions set aside should a judge

26 | THE INFLUENCE OF MOBILE MARKETINGBadisheng Morena discusses how today’s

and verify information

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I was reminded the other day of the saying “the cobbler’s children have no shoes”. I was visiting a client and while

and passed comment about how superior their product

been compiled from whatever excess stock had been lying around in the store room and obviously looked less than slick. I was both the cobbler and the shoeless child.

I immediately booked another appointment with the client so he could show me their binding capabilities and I could catch up with the latest industry offerings. It is always good to see familiar landscapes with new eyes and to keep abreast of the many innovative products on the market that add professionalism

showing corporates how to use the tools available to them in the stationery world. You can do just that on page 12 with our Binding and Laminating feature focus.

In every issue we highlight a product within the lead advertisement feature, such as on page 12. Advertising support of the feature allows companies additional editorial space to

upcoming June feature will focus on the range of pens available

and other related IT tools for meetings and conferences. August will feature cutting tools, from knives to guillotines. Wendy

the Cape Town region. We are both available to visit you and discuss the best way to get your product seen in the market. Should you be looking to boost your presence in the market, a

four pages of coverage for the cost of just two. With an extensive industry database and under the management of Future Wave Media, My Office magazine remains at the top of its niche market.

The shop-sa board of directors has been in consultation and has kicked off the annual events calendar with an infotainment event on 4 June. Two independent industry experts will discuss the effect

industry. This will be of particular interest to shredder suppliers, so make sure to book your seat. More information can be found on page 3.

new line of business. I recently had the pleasure of giving a silver christening pin to a friend on the birth of her baby, engraved with baby’s name, which can be made into a pendant on her 21st birthday. I love elegant traditions and all my children have their own engraved silver goblet. My father passed an

me, and so wonderful memories live on.Many of us didn’t have the privilege of interacting with

computers at school simply because they weren’t around in the day, so there is an understandable lack of knowledge regarding the possibilities offered by the World Wide Web and its related

highlighting some of the more important channels of which businesses need be aware. Feel free to discuss how you can link to the shop-sa Web site or electronic newsletter as a member or advertiser with Wendy or myself.

Finally, humour makes for joy and we all need a lot more of it in our lives, so we are asking you to take a moment and give

for this month’s photograph. If you make us laugh the loudest, you get to take home your very own laminator courtesy of Rexel. I have recently discovered a laminator is one of those tools that you don’t know you really need until you have one, so be sure to enter the competition .

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Age is a double-edged sword. For

years bring wisdom that comes from experience. That experience

comes mostly from doing something erroneously and then learning from that. Wisdom comes through the school of knocks. Possibly one of the most important things that I’ve become aware of is accountability and my need to step into it.

For me, being accountable means that I take ownership of the things that I say and do, both good and bad. It’s easy to shoulder the winning decisions and actions, but it can be embarrassing to take the weight of those that are poor and result in a bad case of regret.

Accountability seeps into every part of our lives and there is little that is

untouched by it. How often have you experienced people avoiding being accountable in your work environment? There is always someone who ducks and

all costs” individual that just won’t step up. How do you feel about them? Do you trust or respect them?

Think about your feelings toward that person the next time you duck and dive. If you don’t trust or respect someone who lives their lives without accountability, how will people feel about you when you do the same?

The peculiar thing is that we like people who take responsibility for what they say and do. We feel like we could hit the trenches with them. It’s natural. They won’t leave you standing when the music stops, will they?

You’ve also met the person that stands up and admits that they made the wrong call and takes the resulting heat. The one that comes into the meeting late and doesn’t make excuses – they simply apologise and get on with it.

Being accountable involves a couple of simple steps that you can follow at

any time. Let’s say you promised to do

people on a project team, and you didn’t.

Here are the steps to take:• What did I say I would do?• Did I do it?• What did I choose to do instead?• What impact did this have on me?• What impact did this have on those I

made the promise to?• What can I do to remind myself not

to do that again?

You will be astounded at the response from people if you do this out loud in front of them. Pick the right time and place to try it out though, otherwise you may have people staring at you as if you have lost your mind.

me, from my steps towards taking accountability in all aspects of my life. If I

will hear me stand up and be accountable for it.

Why? Because that’s a way of showing respect for myself, and for you. n

Stand up and take it

Accountability is the bottom line

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advocates battling it out in the

murder trial of Oscar Pistorius?

You could be forgiven for wondering why these often hostile and confrontational men are people to be admired. They challenge everything said by witnesses, are aggressive to anyone that challenges them, and their behaviour borders on downright rudeness.

charming people and being nice to them. What I truly admire about both of these advocates is the fact that they have done their job of representing their clients in an impeccable manner.

They have fought tirelessly for their cause, using every available tool in their toolbox,

the accused guilty or innocent. They have

for example, Roux suggested that dogs can sound like cats when stressed.

As I watch snippets of the trial, and read what others have written, it strikes me that

Barry Roux in my corner if ever I needed a great partner. But it also struck me that I

businesses that I deal with seem to go out of their way to score as much as they can from me.

There are, naturally, a few exceptions.

met him, nor have I spoken to him, but

fellow citizens, because he is the driving

fearlessly and ceaselessly to get the government to change their policy on tolling Johannesburg’s roads.

against FICA, which inconveniences millions of customers every year. I didn’t hear one executive from any mobile phone company

another inconvenience. No manager from the petrol companies has fought tirelessly to get the government to reduce the tax burden on every litre of fuel. None of the

suppliers – medical aid, airlines, retailers,

entertainment companies, construction companies, event planners and conference

also be like Barry Roux, and I’d also do whatever it takes for my customers.” Yes,

customers. But I can also tell you without hesitation that whenever I have had one of those rare great experiences, it has always been by underpaid front line staff or small business owners who have gone out of their way to make me feel good about my purchases and support.

These include a receptionist from

upon discovering that I split my pants from front to back ten minutes before a presentation, managed to sew them back together so that nobody noticed.

Kuala Lumpur who, after asking his boss’ permission, walked me to the optometrist’s shop because I had broken my glasses and he was worried that I wouldn’t be able to

the Crystal Towers Hotel in Cape Town who

and fetch me from the local garage because I had become hopelessly lost.

We all occasionally have people in our lives that help us when we need it most. I salute you, Mr Nel and Mr Roux, and while I hope that I will never need your services, I admire you for your utter devotion to your clients. n

Advocating customer service

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT


Inadequate arbitrationArbitrators can have their decisions set aside should a judge find cause for misconduct

Arbitrator misconduct occurs in many different

including: bias; interrogation of witnesses; failure to

keep records; ignoring evidence; refusal to allow a party the right to question witnesses or bring evidence; failure to apply the mind; misconstruing of evidence; overstepping authority; and failure to consider statutory provisions.

BiasIn the case of Mutual and Federal

Insurance Company versus CCMA and

court held that proof of actual bias was not necessary. The applicant for the review only needed to prove that the arbitrator’s conduct indeed gave rise to a reasonable suspicion or perception of bias. It is important to note that it would not be enough for a party to have believed there was bias. They will have to prove that the actions of the arbitrator would have given any reasonable person a clear impression of bias.

For example, in the case of Best Boland Motors versus Dispute Resolution Centre and others (Contemporary Labour Law

Appeal court found that the conduct of the arbitrator suggested bias. In that case the arbitrator and the applicant employee left

before and after the arbitration hearing and entered into discussions between

themselves. As they had no acceptable reason for this the court found that the arbitrator’s conduct led the respondent to a reasonable apprehension of bias.

Bias can show itself in other ways too. For example, the arbitrator might assist

interrogate witnesses rather than ask

evidence.

Aggressive interrogationIn County Fair Foods versus Theron

the court found the aggressive manner in

to be unacceptable and therefore set the arbitrator’s decision aside.

Failure to keep a record

the arbitrator had failed to provide a record of the arbitration proceedings.

Ignoring of evidenceAn arbitrator cannot make a fair

decision if they fail to take into account all of the material evidence placed before them. In the case of Sasko versus

into account that the applicant employee had refused a promotion to a post in another town. Therefore, in arriving at the decision that the employer had unfairly failed to promote the employee, the arbitrator had not taken into account material evidence. The Labour Court found this to be a breach of the arbitrator’s duty and set the decision aside.

Misconstruing evidenceIn the case of Crown Chickens versus

the arbitrator found that an employee had not used a racial slur to refer to a colleague. However, the Labour Appeal Court found that the arbitrator had, without good reason, rejected the evidence of two witnesses whose evidence indicated that the employee had used a racial slur. The court found that this, and the commissioner’s failure to construe the probabilities of the case correctly, amounted to a gross irregularity. The court therefore overturned the decision of the arbitrator, found the employee’s dismissal to have been fair, and ordered the employee to pay the employer’s legal costs.

Failure to consider statutory provisions

arbitrator’s award was set aside because they had failed to consider the provisions

in arriving at the award.Thus there are numerous reasons for

legitimately overturning the award or ruling of an arbitrator. Parties therefore need not give up if they truly believe that, based on

irregular conduct on the arbitrator’s behalf.However, even if the aggrieved party

has evidence of arbitrator misconduct, it is

evidence amounts to solid proof meriting the overturning of the award. Parties should not take take the decision to apply to court for a review on their own, without

Read more in Walking the New Labour Law Tightrope at www.labourlawadvice.co.za. n

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

IVAN ISRAELSTAM is the chief executive of Labour Law Management


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Is your staff excited to come to work?

Disengaged and uninspired staff impact a company’s bottom line – and ultimately the boss is to blame

A business’ greatest asset is its staff complement. When staff

engaged and

your business. When they are uninspired – which they may not always broadcast – they create problems in the business which must be addressed in order for a company to move forward. It is estimated that one in four non-management staff is unmotivated. So how do you motivate and inspire staff?

It is not are hard as you might think, because staff actually want to be motivated. As humans, it feels good to feel inspired. It feels good to get things done for the greater good of an organisation, and for our own good. It follows then that the responsibility to

inspire and motivate staff lies at the top

a manager, team leader or company director – has to promote staff motivation.

Instead of sitting at the top of an ivory tower and dictating what will be done and how it will be done – and having to

the traditional boss needs to descend the proverbial stairs and engage at ground level with employees. Communication is key.

Vision

that as a leader, a boss communicates and shares the vision of the company. This is a good time to refer to the

and regularly bring attention to the

becomes the goal.

Internal characteristicsThe next stage is to ensure you are

aligning the daily vision with the internal procedures of the business, so that

everyone gets on board and follows it through while going about their daily activities. This is the glue that holds a company together and characterises the extent to which a company is following through on meeting its goals.

to administrative systems, are integrated and using best practices. Make sure everyone is clear on their role. Clear parameters can be communicated via key

conversations and drive productivity.Create a checklist of what staff need

to do to succeed and what is expected of

member of staff needs to be engaged in an incentive scheme. No matter what role they play in meeting the vision, they

some way. Then it is up to management to invest the resources and time into cultivating the right spirit. By helping them to stay focused on core values and purposes, staff have the motivation to keep working toward the company’s vision.

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It will mean that you need to treat staff as you want to be treated, which is with

temper or be emotionally distant.

ListenIndividuals need to feel valued, and

they do so by being clear about their role and where they are placed in the team.

and gain a sense of pride. Include staff in major decisions. Having

a taste of success. As a leader, it is your job to help them connect to their role and guide them towards the company’s

opinion and understand their job from their perspective. By using the power of

something you haven’t thought of. It enables everyone to have a voice and feel valued, needed and appreciated.

AskPerformance, productivity and

motivation is linked to how staff feel about the company. Learn about what makes them tick, and what motivates them.

If you are not sure, have a staff survey or a team building exercise and ask what obstacles might be preventing them from performing at their best. What are their fears, thoughts and concerns? Do they feel safe, loyal, valued and

advantage of, dispensable and invisible? Are their opinions consulted and taken seriously? Job performance cannot be

a work life balance in order to maintain

understanding of each individual’s idea of what their best means, and then go about eliminating any hindrances.

AllowStaff need to be allowed to act

courageously with initiative and

tightly by management they will be too afraid to make mistakes and they won’t take chances or apply themselves. In the greater scheme of things, it also dooms the company to being unable to adapt

changing fast and needs innovators. Companies need to teach and encourage

lessons too. Find out what can be learned from them, and how can you move forward in a positive way.

TrainAs a boss it is your responsibility to

provide your staff with training, as well as give genuine support, positive messaging and constructive feedback. Discover where development is needed and invest the time and money in your people.

job with the correct tools and support, along with realistic targets they believe they can achieve. Don’t neglect your own professional development either. Listen to key speakers, attend talks, read articles and engage at seminar level.

LeadAs a leader, you will need to set a good

example. If you want staff to be engaged, you need to be engaging – celebrate their

issues they are facing. This is a good time to look at your own expectations. How have you considered the current economic climate in relation to your business and their aligned targets and objectives?

Change things up within the business. Start each day in an interesting way –

something to laugh at. Pay attention to what gets them excited. In conversation listen to what they say and how they say it. Key words will stand out as clues. When staff members are motivated to take action, you must reward their

ambivalent the next time you approach them with a goal. Recognition is the motivator for future progress – if you don’t recognise your staff they may become bitter and disillusioned.

PraiseA great environment will produce great

performance. Internal motivation means you need to keep it fresh. No matter how much someone may enjoy their job, it can also become monotonous. Keep

could be as simple as a gift voucher, or arranging a staff family day in the park.

Consistent praise keeps staff consistently motivated. Don’t leave it for the end of the

Says Marcy Twete, author of You Know Everybody! A Career Girls’ Guide to

Building a Network That Works:do I love praise, I just plain love feedback in any form, even negative. I want to know when I’m doing a bad job and what I can improve upon as much as what I’m doing well.”

Provide feedback on a daily basis and

As a leader you need to motivate and engage yourself too. Look to your own weaknesses. You might need to start letting some of the small things go, and backing up your staff more. As a leader, you cannot play favourites, and you can’t engage in gossip. You must be effective in solving problems, be able to handle the truth of your own errors, and have the

There is no room for indecision.Says employee Anton Black in a recent

calling for disciplinary procedures. It alienates staff when a simple positive communication could correct the problem.”

Look to staff turnover as an indication of yourself. If you are courageous enough, ask your staff to give you feedback on their opinion of the characteristics that make up a bad boss and a good boss. You may be surprised by the answers. Common complaints

characteristics of a good boss should include guidance, skill, the giving of

making and graciousness.Inspired, engaged employees are

worth their weight in gold, and good leaders will do everything possible to keep them happy. n

Develop the boss in you:

• •

• Choose positive, constructive

• • • • • • Write your ambitions down and

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The information age has long been upon us. The reason we have to take notice is that most of our customers are using new media platforms to interact with each other and with brands. The customers we want to interact with are using

devices and desktop computers.

Business people have to adapt to the change in behaviour of their current and future customers. The business community needs to know where its target market is spending its time, and engage with them. New media platforms collect information about their users and they can help businesses reach their target audience.

Web sitesA business Web site is a digital

storefront where you can display information about your business to your

that it can be found by billions of Internet users worldwide. Most importantly, a Web site is a platform on which you can engage your customers in the comfort

include links to other online platforms on your Web site, so that your clients know where to interact with you.

The following are important components of a company Web site:•

the same theme as the business establishment, so that you are not

what your business does.•

be aesthetically pleasing. You have about 15 seconds to make an impression on a visitor to your site. If

a site does not look good, people will move on.

• to navigate. An enhanced user experience means visitors will stay longer on your site.

• must have a clear call to action. This

or read on if they don’t know what to do. These might include sections

invitation to link to alternative social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter.

•

you by using search engines and can share your site with people they know.

A Web site is a critical part of a business establishment and, if you market it properly, it has the potential to increase your customer base dramatically.

The influence of mobile marketing

Today’s purchasers are looking for easier

ways to find and verify information

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your business identity and make sure it shows on your Web site. Remember, your Web site is your online brand ambassador and your message needs to be consistent and effective.

list your business, as it offers the opportunity to show up on the first

in your town. As an online business directory, their

search technology decides the order in which businesses in their database are listed, in accordance with the relevance of

In order to increase your chances of

results, you need to:•

videos as well• Claim your listing. Do this by

code by SMS. • Put your contact details on your Web

site. This must be the same ones

• List your business with other online business directories. The more

listings, the better. It is critical that you list with Yellow Pages because

Pages will get you higher listings on

• ratings.

Facebook Places is a mobile phone application that enables Facebook users to alert their fans about where they are. This is good advertisement for you because the status report appears on the person’s wall, and all their friends have an opportunity to see your business.

this in the actual business premises, as

position of your mobile phone.You then need to claim your business.

To do this, log into Facebook and search

this your business?”. You will receive a

complete the process.The last step is to merge your Facebook

Places listing with your Facebook Fan page.

When you are done, Facebook users spread the word about your establishment. This application also allows users to comment on the service

Online business directories

the yellow pages in your local telephone directory. The things that make them different to the traditional yellow pages

are better because they allow the business owner to show more critical information like a map, pictures, videos, services and a short description of the business.

As a business person you need to view these listings in two ways. The

a listing that is meant to be seen by

business directories have thousands of people visiting them and searching for businesses daily. The second way is to look at your listing as a form of

if the contact information is the same

more preference.

Social media marketing

use of social media sites to promote

and to engage and communicate with customers and other related activities that must be in line with the company’s marketing strategy. Social media optimisation differs from SMM in that it is the effective use of social networks through the optimisation of a company’s presence on social media. It leads to improved sales, enhanced visibility and

awareness of the company or brand across many different channels. Some

content distribution through blogs, vlogs,

party applications or widgets.

Facebook

log onto Facebook on any given day. The

the demographics of the South African Facebook user to see if your target market is accessible via Facebook.

Companies use Facebook to interact with their customers so they can have a closer relationship with the company and therefore greater brand loyalty. Facebook

marketing platform.

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LinkedInLinkedIn is a business networking

site. Its members are comprised of business owners, company executives and professionals in various industries.

platform to connect with people you might be interested in, and to advertise to your target market.

Depending on the kind of business you run, you can use LinkedIn as a platform to network with professionals in the same industry or to attract customers.

LinkedIn groups offer forums where members join and share advice, opinions and content. This is a good way to increase your reputation in the industry you are working in and learn as well.

You can also pay to have your ad shown to your target market as it allows you to segment audience by geography, gender, job title, job function, industry, company size, seniority, age and LinkedIn

Twitter

users post at least once a day on Twitter.Twitter is a social network that allows

you to have other Twitter users follow you and receive information and content from you. Unlike Facebook and LinkedIn you are the only one who can post on your message board and whatever you post is seen by users who follow you. You on the other hand receive messages and content from users you follow.

As a business owner, you want an audience to whom you can make announcements and who will receive your announcement immediately and save you thousands in advertising costs. Stats read

brands they follow on Twitter.Business people need to take notice

of the massive potential that lies in this platform. The fact is that people are hungry for information and they will get it where they can get it. Start by building a community of loyal followers on Twitter. The key is that information is coming from you. People will then trust you and prefer to deal with you. There are many ways to increase the number of followers on Twitter.

YouTubeYouTube is a social network where

users can view, upload and share videos, made by other users on a professional or amateur level.

YouTube differs from LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter in that the video you upload can be found and seen by anyone in the world. Anyone can take your video and add it to their blog and share it with their friends on other social media sites. This can give your brand an incredible boost. It also gives you the ability to create your own channel to which users can subscribe. By sharing, advertising and promoting these videos

following.

Mobile marketingMobile marketing is the promotion

of a product or brand to mobile phone users via SMS or MMS advertising. The mobile marketing scene is one of the most exciting marketing methods

more mobile phone owners than radio

of adults own a mobile phone, and market penetration in South Africa is

seriously.There is no doubt that your target

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A desk has a lifespan of between 10 and 15

in theory makes it an investment purchase; even more

comfortable is key.

12 years of schooling at wood and metal furniture. This is often followed

desk. Yet, despite this, how many of us have actually considered our daily comfort levels while sitting at our personal work surfaces?

now well entrenched in the furniture manufacturing industry, and there really is no excuse not to consider our health on the job. The key today is adjustability.

a tailored shirt,” says University of

come to your workstation and you’re six

So how do we go about choosing a new desk? Consider your space. Its physical dimensions will dictate size and desk location in the room. What privacy does the room provide? Is it an open

consider desk partitioning? This occurs, for example, in a call centre.

What about visual privacy? Do you

desktop shredder or fax machine? The standard depth of work space dimensions

you are reaching for items. When considering a style of desk,

look at durability, loading capacities,

desks are available in many style options at many different price points.

and leather. Another pivotal aspect of buying a desk

is dealer knowledge: levels of service,

must be taken into account. Local manufacturers can provide custom designs

though, that modern styles will still need to

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Your desk is an item of furniture used daily, and a reflection of your character

Corporate playing field

Ask the following questions to choose the right desk for the job:

• under the desk on wheels?

•

• How will the desk be positioned to receive natural light and ventilation?

• with a larger conference or break room area table allowing for more group interaction?

• Will you be working on a computer, along with other

platform ledge or a hidden keyboard drawer space?

•

is height adjustable, allowing for both sitting and standing work?

• What sort of impression do you want to give?

• Will you be receiving many visitors at your desk?

• Will the company be moving, expanding or rearranging the furniture?

• What is your budget?

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For retailers looking to

adding an engraving service to your current business is a way to reach your database in a new way.

The engraving of products such as sports trophies, corporate branded products and promotional gifts can translate into a profitable business with a relatively inexpensive capital outlay in machinery. Modern systems range from handheld engravers to laser engravers, laser cutters and

including photoengraving, laser, marking, cutting, foil stamping and embossing – is well supported in South Africa.

learn, and with an understanding of graphic design software there is a very short learning curve to get the business up and running.

Items which can be engraved include plastic, glass, steel, copper,

stone, fabric, paper, wood and rubber. Popular items for engraving include

custom awards, signage, sports and school trophies, pens, pocket knives, luggage, laptops, iPod covers and

makes parts identification, labelling, serialisation and security markings

If you can print it, you can engrave it. Photos, logos, text and AutoCAD

or memorial events.Laser engraving is a profitable

business opportunity in a growing industry. It takes only a small investment and is one which will pay for itself over a very short time span.

suppliers of Dremel, Kirba, Vision,

of incising a design onto a hard, flat or curved surface by cutting grooves into it. It is a permanent marking which alters the surface of the substrate in various layers.

BC when primitive man used pebbles and flaked rock to make markings on clothing, spears, bones and paintings, much like etching.

branding. Today we use lasers and computers, but essentially the need remains the same: for man to leave his mark to be seen by the world.” n

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Engraved impressionsProduct personalisation and customisation is in high demand

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It is possible to frame absolutely

paintings to 3D objects such as a cricket bat.

But what makes up a frame and why do they cost what they do? The components of a frame include the outer frame, the matting, the glazing and the backing, which carries the hanging hooks.

Modern frames are made of plastic,

solid wood by master craftsmen. Today,

frames for purchase. The frame is moulded

and this increases the price point. More and more people are moving

and convenience. These frames come in sizes to match standard photo prints.

When choosing a frame, consider the moulding size. The width must be relative to the size of the frame, so frame sizes

will feature different widths. Thin frames are suitable for small pieces and feature one nail hanging hook at the back of the moulding. Because glazing and matting can be heavy, as the frame size increases, so does the area for the hanging hooks, to increase their hanging strength. The type

strength of the hanging hooks.Frames come in a variety of colours, as

well as gold or silver leaf. Be careful that the chosen frame does not dominate the picture.

Matt boards add a visual effect and create a space between the artwork and frame. When in doubt as to what colour to

a wide matt board so that the picture does

one inch is the rule.Frames make a great gift, and can spice

Notice boards and pin boards

story for a client, and catch their attention with all the right visual elements.

Available in a variety of styles, from cork

pins can make the board a focal point in a

white pin board paper are also available.

CanvasAn artist’s canvas is a piece of fabric

stretched over a wooden frame, used as a painting surface. Artists already have so many decisions to make, ranging from size of the canvas to the medium in which they wish to paint,

Made of cotton, canvas is the most popular medium for oil and acrylic painting, especially for students. An acrylic gesso primer is generally used in this scenario.

Canvas art prints are an impressive way of decorating a large office or boardroom. Printing a photograph image onto canvas makes for a good decorative piece. n

Centre frame

Canvas, boards and frames provide structure and

space for creative ideas and artistic expression

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kitchen, the microwave is a basic necessity in all

leader for Digital Appliances at Samsung South Africa, has introduced Samsung’s new range of microwaves with ceramic enamel technology which is easier to clean and ensures that meals are prepared in a

International, kitchen appliances are a major source of germs. In our latest range of microwaves, we have a coating of ceramic enamel that combats germs. It

multiplying, and it repels odours and residue as a result of the built in enamel layers on the interior of

on most microwaves as a result of daily usage and scouring to remove traces of the last meal we prepared. What we don’t often realise is that residue often accumulates in these scratches, leading to germs and bacteria nesting in the crevices. With this in mind, ceramic microwaves have been created to be seven times more durable and resistant to wear and tear, compared to stainless steel microwaves. The ceramic interior is also easier to wipe, so in addition to being easier to maintain, your microwave is more hygienic, healthier and it also looks newer for longer.”

The Samsung ceramic microwaves come with a

Samsung brings microwave hygiene to home and office

Pritt relaunches Multi Tack

Industry highlights or business initiatives to [email protected]

Johannesburg.According to the Sunday Times, tender documents show that

walkways, landscaping, the revamping of cafes, bicycle parking racks and toilet

wallpaper.

month, while seeking a government bailout

feed more power to the grid via generators, in order to keep the lights on.Source: News24

Eskom plans R500m office facelift

Pritt, one of South Africa’s leading stationery brands,

Multi Tack with an improved formula. A locally manufactured product which is a

porous surface from paper, board, glass and ceramics to wood, metal, rubber and

lasting stickiness,

simply roll or pull off – and use again. As Pritt is committed to consumers and the environment,

toxic.Pritt Multi Tack is available in stores

countrywide. Visit www.prittworld.co.za for more

information about this Henkel brand, or contact Shannon Cloete, Pritt product manager

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the appointment of Peter Moyo as chairman of the Bacsa board. This followed the resignation of Yedwa Simelane.

designed a new strategic direction for Business Against Crime to ensure we are able to focus on eradicating crime, not only on a symptomatic level, but at the root cause.

to continue to mobilise business and government to combat crime.”

been committed to its vision as being government’s primary strategic partner in leveraging a substantial and sustainable reduction in crime, to enable a safe and secure South Africa. I am excited to assume the role of chairman for the next phase of the company’s journey in delivering on this promise.”

with partners Sango Ntsaluba and Thabiso Tlelai. Amabubesi

a member of the Audit Committee of the Voice of the Auditor

Holdings, Right to Care and Right to Care Health Services. Moyo also serves on the Advisory Board of the Stellenbosch University Business School. n

New members for Inovocom

Inovocom has suspended the membership of BTC Queenstown due to previous agreements in place.

TrainingThe Positive Performance Training Academy, on behalf of Inovocom, kicked off their training last week with two successful courses. Nicholsons sent six staff members

Mania in Brits. A great deal of content was covered, with interactive

and participative learning as well as role play.

is convinced that stationers will see an impact in their businesses as a result of their training.

Course for May are as follows:• • •

positiveperformance.co.za

published in the March issue. Seen here is Luigi Pistilli, service manager at Pitney Bowes South Africa.

Peter Moyo appointed as chairman of Bacsa

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Selecting the best candidate for the job means considering

and language and

Unfortunately, too few companies perform due diligence when it comes to the security side of the hiring process. These include

Suddenly Sue from Accounts has

fraud in three short months, and the company is left handling the aftermath.

is best to safeguard your investment at the beginning rather than regret it later on.

According to Managed Integrity

of candidates screened had records that

the new regulations pertaining to the Credit Act will keep companies in the dark about

potential employees or vendors.With the regulation changes to the

bureaux in South Africa approximately two months to remove adverse consumer credit

deleted in a short period of time. According to iFacts, negative

will no longer be allowed. The bureaux will also not be allowed to give out enforcement action indicators, such as legal action, written off, repossessed or overdue.

of negative credit information, plus the

it means that there will be no track record

also be no notice of the action taken against these individuals.

the debt is written off, it does hide important information when investigating potential employees,” she explains.

around new people coming into a company. This extends to vendors you might be about to use.

credit history can pose a security threat,”

accessible would help put this history in context. It is important to know if the individual provided the correct information or deliberately misrepresented basic facts,” says Reid.

Accurate information helps companies to rule out the risks associated with new employees or vendors.

The accurate and legal gathering

knowledgeable administrative skills.

businesses will ensure a successful hiring

candidates a company has decided to extend an offer to.

minded employee can cause your company, coupled with the high incidence of crime in South Africa, means that employers simply cannot afford to put themselves at risk. n

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the risk before you employ

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Tell us about your childhood and some favourite memories while growing up?

from the Ntshinga family. Both my mom and late father were teachers. They never advanced much in education but they ploughed almost all their money into educating their children.My favourite childhood memory is walking long distances

and had our lunch. In those days it was safe for us to walk without fear. I used to forget my school shoes under those trees and my father would send me barefoot to school the next day, only to find a new pair upon my return home. At what stage of life do you find yourself now?

Briefly describe the highlights of your working career?My appointment as the first female manager at Tutuka

What are the three most pivotal moments in your career that you either learned from or that got you to where you are?

business – that is, generation and distribution of electricity.

Being given an opportunity to establish a renewable energy

What is your business philosophy?Any progress and success is attributable to a formidable and cohesive team. What do you do best?After all the strategising and planning, I tenaciously follow through on execution. What has been your greatest lesson in life?

What is your life’s motto or personal brand?Live in the present.Use three words that describe yourself?Tenacious, courageous, perseverant.

I would ensure that South African citizens benefit more from the renewables industry the country is currently developing.

inroads have we made in this regard?

exploit solar power through the PV platform for day peak

plants feeding power into the grid.Where will the most significant growth occur in the next few years?

industry will see greater growth in the solar PV space for the residential and commercial sector.Tell us about the highlights and achievements you have enjoyed in your career?Highlights of my career include my appointment as

my appointment as a board member of South African Wind

What would you say is the most important ability a leader should have?True knowledge of self.

trends on the horizon?

need to save and conserve energy. What is one thing that you cannot do without?

What would be the most valuable question you could ask yourself?What legacy do I want to leave behind? What was the last new thing you bought?A Power Bank, in order to charge my phone during the day when on the road. Tell us something about yourself that we did not know? I am a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with

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ADHESIVES, GLUES AND SPRAYSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Correction Fluid,

Glue sticks & Super Glue

BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Bostik, Ponal,

Pritt, Pentel, Staedtler

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - New Wave

Freedom Stationery - Marlin

ADHESIVE NOTES3M SA PTY Ltd - Post-it ®

BSC Stationery - Stick ‘n Notes

ART, CRAFT, GRAPHIC AND DRAWING MATERIALSBSC Stationery - Treeline, Pentel, Pilot,

Henkel, Bostik, Staedtler,

CTP Stationery - A4 coloured poster boards


Max Frank - Uni, Artline

Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd. - Oil pastels and

watercolour paint

BBAGS AND CASESBSC Stationery

Staedtler

Flip File - Business cases.

Freedom Stationery - Space Case and Marlin

Global Bag And Sportswear Manufactures -

Custom schoolbags ,tracksuits

Kolok - Kenton

Topmark - School Bags, Laptop Bags, Pencil

Cases, Sports Bags, Luggage

BATTERIESBSC Stationery - Eveready

Nikki Distributors - Duracell Batteries

Nikki Distributors - Energizer Batteries

BIN RANGE

BINDING ACCESSORIESAZ Trading - Plastic Comb, Wire, Thermal &

Covers

- Fellowes

BSC Stationery

CTP Donau

A4 poster board

Parrot Products - Parrot Comb Binding

Machines

W Vos & Co - Renz covers & combs, ringwire

BINDING MACHINESAZ Trading - DSB, Neorel

- Fellowes

Parrot Products - Parrot Comb Binding

Machines

W Vos & Company - Renz.

BOARDSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - BIC Velleda

School Whiteboards

BSC Stationery - Bestboards, Pentel, Pilot,

CTP Stationery - Flip Chart Pads

Hortors Stationery - Legal Notices i.e. Basic

Conditions & OSH Act and Leave and Absence

Chart


Max Frank - Artline Flipchart Markers, Artline,


Parrot Products - Full range of boards and

accessories. Custom boards printed to your

- NOBO whiteboards,

pinboards, easels and accessories

BOOK COVERSCTP Stationery - Poly Prop Donau heavy duty

covers

Empire Toy & Stationery

Freedom Stationery

Gordon’s Productions - contact paper

woodgrain, marble, pattern designs. Magic

cover back to school clear and coloured self

adhesive paper. (4M rolls, A4 and lever arch).

Plastic coated brownkraft rolls and pre-cut

polythene covers.

Grafton Paper Products

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - brown paper

rolls, poly rolls, gift-wrap

RBE - Papersmart

BOOKS AND PADSBSC Stationery - Treeline

CTP Stationery - Impala and premier books

and pads

Freedom Stationery - Manufacturers

Hortors Stationery - Legal registers

Impala Vuwa Stationery Manufacturers

Palm Stationery Manufacturers

Power Stationery - Powerstar

RBE - NCR Business Books

BOXES AND CARTONS

CTP Stationery - Archiving Systems

Specialised Filing Systems - Archive and

Off-Site

Tidy Files - Acid free archiving products

CCALCULATORSBSC Stationery - Treeline, Kaiser, Sharp

Freedom Stationery

Kolok - HP

Nikki Distributors - Truly calculators



- IBICO

CALENDARSCTP Stationery - Diaries assorted sizes

CALLIGRAPHYMax Frank - Artline

CANTEENKolok - Tea, Coffee, milk etc,

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CombBind C12 CombBind C20 CombBind C340

Effortless binding

with perfect results

CombBind C150 Pro

CARBON PAPER AND FILMSRBE - NCR Business Books

CD’S, DVD’S AND DISKETTESKolok - Verbatim, Kenton

CLIP BOARDSCTP Stationery - DONAU brand

Parrot Products - Masonite and whiteboard

CLIPS, FASTENERS AND PINSFreedom Stationery - Marlin

Grip Binders

Essentials, Stephens, Penguin

Tidy Files - Filing solution

COLOURING BOOKSEmpire Toy & Stationery - Empire books



COMPUTER ACCESSORIES- Fellowes

Kolok - Verbatim, Kenton

Pyrotec - Tower Inkjet-laser labels, business

cards and photo paper

COMPUTER CLEANING - Fellowes

Pyrotec - Tower computer cleaning range

Kolok - ComputerCare

COMPUTER CONSUMABLESCTP Stationery

KMP - for computer consumables

Kolok Unlimited - Penguin (Ribbons, Toners,

Redfern Print Services - Redfern inkjet/laser/

copier labels and a full range of stationery

labels

COMPUTER HARDWAREKolok Unlimited - Blazer UPS systems, Geha

(Interactive white boards)

CORPORATE STATIONERY & GIFTINGStar Stationers and Printers

CRAYONS AND CHALKSBSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Henkel, Faber

Castell, Staedtler


Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Chalks and

Crayons

Power Stationery-Powerstar

DDESK SETS AND ACCESSORIESBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Desk Set Solo

BSC Stationery - Treeline


Ledger Systems - Falcon Products

DIARIES, PLANNERS AND ORGANISERSCTP Stationery - CTP Brand

Hortors Stationery - Legal diaries

and T-card kits

South African Diaries - For all your diary

needs

DICTATION - TRANSCRIPTIONOlympus Audio S.A - Digital Voice Recorders,

Transcription Kits and Accessories.

Powerhouse Dictation for Philips - Dictation,

transcription, meeting recording, mini-tapes,

foot pedals, accessories

DRAUGHTING AND DRAWING OFFICE SUPPLIESCTP Stationery - A4 Poster Boards

EEMBOSSERS AND ENGRAVINGRubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Ideal

& Trodat Embossers (pocket, desk and

electronic), Trotec

ENVELOPES AND MAILINGBSC Stationery - Leo Envelopes, Jiffy

CTP Stationery - Commercial envelopes

Global envelopes

Grafton/Star

KZN ENVELOPES

Merpak Envelopes - Simplistic, full range of

printed and plain envelopes

Narayan Wholesaler - Wholesaler of Quality

Envelopes, Peel and Seal

PaperGeni

RBE - Papersmart

ERASERS & ERASING / CORRECTION FLUIDSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd

bottle and Pen

BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Artline, Faber

Castell, Pentel, Pilot, Staedtler, Pritt


Max Frank - Uni

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Tape/Erasers

Pentel S.A (PTY) LTD - Hi-Polymer and Ain

eraser, correction tape and pens


FFAX ROLL MANUFACTURERSRotunda

FILES AND FILINGAfrican Filing Systems

and arching products

BSC Stationery

CTP Stationery - Full range of quality DONAU

brand

Flip File

Freedom Stationery

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Lever arch,

Grafton/Star

Kolok - Geha (Binding machines)

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - leaver arch,

Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd. - Display book Vivid,

Specialised Filing Systems - Top Retrieval,

Archive and Off-Site

Tidy Files - Filing solutions

FOLDERSBSC Stationery - Treeline,

CTP Stationery - DONAU Brand



polypropylene & board folders

Tidy Files - Specialised

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WireBind W20 ThermaBind T400ClickBind 15

www.rexelsa.co.zaMultiBind 230Comb & Wire

FORMS - LEGAL AND MISCELLANEOUSHortors Stationery - complete range of custom,

company, miscellaneous, magisterial, etc.

FURNITURE - OFFICE & SCHOLASTIC- accessories

furniture desks, chairs, credenzas, boardroom

tables, etc

Reboni Furniture Group - Manufacturing and

Specialised Filing Systems - Cabinets,

Shelving and Hi-Density

GGUILLOTINES AND TRIMMERSAZ Trading - DSB, Kobra

- Fellowes, Vivid

- SmartCut and

ClassicCut

W Vos & Co - Ideal

IINDEX TABBING AND DIVIDERS3M SA

BSC Stationery - Treeline, Flip File

CTP Stationery - DONAU Brand board and P.P

Flip File



Grip Binders

Prima board

INKSKMP - for computer consumables.

Max Frank - Shachihata, Artline

- Numbering machine

ink

Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Trodat, Noris

fastdry, security, numbering, franking. Laundry.

INTER-SCREWS / BINDING SCREWSLedger Systems - Sole suppliers of Inter

screws

JJANITORIALKolok - Goldenmarc (Cleaning products),

Brooms, Mops and equipment.

LLABELSBSC Stationery


Nor Paper

Pyrotec - Tower stationery, inkjet-laser labels

Redfern Print Services - Redfern Inkjet/laser/

copier labels and a full range of stationery labels

Specialised Filing Systems - Filing


LABELLING MACHINESKemtek Imaging Systems - Distributor of

Brother P-Touch Labelling System

LAMINATING MACHINESAZ Trading - DSB, Speedlam, Lamiace

- Fellowes

Kolok

Parrot Products - Parrot A4 and A3

Laminators

W Vos & Co - PEAK & Renz.

LAMINATING POUCHES AND MATERIALSAZ Trading - A0 to ID card size

- Fellowes

Kolok - GEHA, Penguin laminating pouches

and rolls

Parrot Products

- GBC

LEGAL STATIONERYHortors Stationery - All legal registers, forms,

diaries etc

LETTER TRAYS

MMAILING TUBES

CTP Stationery

MARKERSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Permanent

Markers, Highlighters, whiteboard

BSC Stationery Sales - Treeline, Collosso,


Interstat Agencies - Edding

Max Frank

Parrot Products - White board, permanent

and OHP markers. Wide range of highlighters

markers, highlighters

Pentel (Pty) Ltd.

marker and paint marker


MATHEMATICAL GEOMETRY SETS & ACCESSORIESFreedom Stationery - Marlin



MINUTE AND GUARD BOOKSHortors Stationery - Company registers,

minute books and other legal registers

Ledger Systems - Falcon products

NNUMBERING MACHINES

Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Reiner Dater/

Numberer (manual/electronic), Trodat

OOFFICE ERGONOMICS

- Fellowes Back/

Wrist/Foot support; Notebook riser stand

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Fusion 1000L Fusion 1100L Fusion 3000L

Simply faster to the finish...Introducing the new line of Fusion

TM Laminators

- Kensington

electric staplers and punches which reduces

chances of RSI (repititive strain injury)

OFFICE FURNITURE

(Desks and Chairs) from reception to CEO’S

OVERHEAD PROJECTION AND ACCESSORIES3M SA (Pty) Ltd.

transparency, multimedia

Kolok - Penguin Transparencies

Max Frank - Artline

Parrot Products - Data Projectors, OHPs,

- NOBO

PPAPER AND BOARDAntalis South Africa

packaging solutions

BSC Stationery

CTP Stationery - DONAU A4 poster boards


Freedom Stationery

Grafton/Star

Kolok Unlimited - Geha (paper media),

EPSON, HP, CANON,

Nor Paper

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Cubes and

board

Paper World Handmade Paper, Embossed

Paper, Specialty Papers, Scented Paper Board,

Paper Products


RBE - Papersmart

- Prima Paper & Board

TRIBE - TRIBE Inkjet Paper and Film

PAPER FOLDING MACHINESW. Vos & Co - Ideal

PENCILSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - BIC Evolution

Graphite, BIC Matic Clutch ,Velocity Clutch,

Atlantis Clutch, BU4 Clutch

BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Pilot, Pentel,

Uni, Staedtler, Henkel

Freedom Stationery - Marlin / Edo

Max Frank - Uni


Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd - Hotshot, Mechanical

Pencil, Techniclick Pencil.


Staedtler SA (Pty) Ltd

Technical, Clutch Pencils and lead

PENCIL LEADSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Criterium 0.5mm

leads


Max Frank - Uni

Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd - Ain lead, standard lead

- various grades

PENCIL SHARPENERSFreedom Stationery



PENSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Clic, Crystal,

Orange and Prismo

BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Pilot, Pentel,

Freedom Stationery - Marlin and Edo

Max Frank


Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd - Superb Ballpoint,

Energel Pen


Staedtler SA (Pty) Ltd - Ball point, Fineliner,

Gel and Pigment liner pens

PEN CARBON BOOKSBSC Stationery - Treeline, RBE



RBE - NCR Business Books

PERSONAL STATIONERYCTP Stationery

Grafton/Star

PLANNING BOARDS AND ACCESSORIESParrot Products - Range of year planners,

term planners, maps and in/out boards.

custom printed boards designed to

- NOBO planners

POINT OF SALE PRINTER ROLLSPaperGeni

Rotunda

PRINTINGOlivetti Imports - Distributors of

Multifunctional Printers / Copiers

Star Stationers and Printers

Kolok

Printers, Oki (Hardware)

PRINTER CONSUMABLESImpression Management - Prinart, Logic,

Q-Ink, Sanchi, Oliser and ATIKMP - For

computer consumables.

Ink Spot Suppliers - Suppliers of all brands of

inkjet and LaserJet cartridges

Kolok - EPSON (inkjet, large format etc),

LEXMARK, HP, Brother (Toners and Inks), Oki

(Toners, inks and Ribbons), Tally Genicom

(Ribbons), Seikosha (Ribbons), Panasonic

(Toners and Ribbons), Kyocera (Toners),

(Toners), Fujitsu (Ribbons)

Nor Paper

PaperGeni

Royce Imaging Industries - Remanufacturers

and suppliers of inkjet and laser cartridges

Technical Systems Engineering - Suppliers of

quality compatible cartridges and bulk inks for

PUNCHES AND PERFORATORS - Kangaro

BSC Stationery


Parrot Products - Parrot range of punches


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www.rexelsa.co.za

RRUBBER STAMPSMax Frank - Schachihata X Stampers

Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co. - Trodat

RUBBER STAMP MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENTRubber Stamp & Engraving Co - AZ Liquid

RULERSFreedom Stationery - Marlin



- PENFLEX rulers

SSCHOLASTIC SUPPLIESBSC Stationery Sales - Treeline

CTP Stationery


Flip File - Flip File display books A5, A4, A2,

A3

Freedom Stationery - Marlin and Edo

Gordon’s Productions - contact paper

woodgrain, marble, pattern designs. Magic

cover back to school clear and coloured self

adhesive paper. (4M rolls, A4 and lever arch).

Plastic coated brownkraft rolls and pre-cut

polythene covers.

Grafton Paper Products


Max Frank


Parrot Products - chalk boards/slates


Pyrotec - Tower Adhesive Book Cover 45cm

SCISSORS AND CUTTERSFreedom Stationery - Marlin


Products

SCRAPBOOKING - Trimmers and

guillotines

Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Making

memories, Clearsnap, Marvy, Ranger, Bazzill,

Carl

SHREDDERS AND ACCESSORIESAZ Trading - DSB, Kobra, Roto, Repairs to all

makes

- Fellowes

Kolok - GEHA entry level and high-end

shredders

Nikki Distributors - Nikki shredders

Parrot Products - Parrot range of value

shredders

W Vos & Co - Ideal.

SLATESFreedom Stationery - Marlin

Parrot Products - Whiteboard and chalk board

SPECIALISED STATIONERY AND BOOKBINDINGLedger Systems - Law reports and periodicals

SPIKE FILESGrip Binders

STAMPS, STAMP PADS AND INKSRubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Trodat, pre-

STAPLING MACHINES AND STAPLES- Kangaro

BSC Stationery


Interstat Agencies - Genmes

Parrot Products - Parrot range of staplers

STATIONERY SUNDRIES - SCHOLASTICBSC Stationery - Treeline, Pritt, Henkel,

CTP Stationery - DONAU Scissors and cutting

knives

Freedom Stationery



STENCILSFreedom Stationery

STORAGE SYSTEMSCTP Stationery - Archiving Systems -

Suspension Files

Kolok - VERBATIM (hard drives, USB sticks

etc), HP

Specialised Filing Systems - Filing


TTAPES3M SA (Pty) Ltd. - Brand Scotch® MagicTM

BSC Stationery - Sellotape, Brother

Freedom Stationery


TELECOMMUNICATIONSNIKKI Distributors

TELEX ROLLS AND TELETEX PAPERRotunda

THERMAL ROLLSRotunda

TONERS AND CARTRIDGESKMP - Computer consumables

Kolok - PENGUIN (Inkjets and Laser toners),

EPSON, LEXMARK, HP.

PaperGeni

TOP RETRIEVAL FILINGOptiplan a div of Waltons - Paper based top

Specialised Filing Systems - Total Solution

and more

Tidy Files

solutions

TOYS, HOBBIES AND GAMESFreedom Stationery

Pyrotec - Toby Tower Stickers and Activities

TRANSFER LETTERING AND SIGNSParrot Products - Vinyl lettering

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TRANSPARENCIESKolok - Penguin transparencies for inkjet and

laser

OEM, Penguin and HP Transparencies

- NOBO range

VVISITORS BOOKS/REGISTERSLedger Systems - Falcon Products - visitors

books, hotel guest register, restaurant

reservation registers


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Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Pretoria

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Bloemfontein

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Port Elizabeth

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Pietermaritzburg

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Botswana

AZ Tradingwww.aztradingcc.co.za

[email protected]

[email protected]

BIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd

BSC Stationery Sales

[email protected]

CTP Stationery


[email protected]

Flip File

Freedom Stationery - Johannesburg

[email protected]

Freedom Stationery - Cape Town

[email protected]

[email protected]

Freedom Stationery - East London

[email protected]

Global Bag And Sportswear Manufactures

www.globalbags.co.za

Global [email protected]

www.envelopes.co.za

Gordon’s Productions

Grafton/Star Paper Products

[email protected]

Grip [email protected]

Hortors Stationery

[email protected]


[email protected]

Impression Managementwww.impression.co.za

[email protected]

Ink Spot Suppliers

[email protected]

Interstat Agencies - Durban

[email protected]

Interstat Agencies - Cape Town

[email protected]

Interstat Agencies - Port Elizabeth

[email protected]

14 Isando Road Isando

Kemtek Imaging Systems

[email protected]

Kemtek Imaging Systems - Cape

[email protected]

Kemtek Imaging Systems - KZN

[email protected]

Kemtek Imaging Systems - PE

[email protected]

Kemtek Imaging Systems - PTA

[email protected]

KMP

[email protected]

[email protected]

Kolok Unlimited - Cape Town

[email protected]

Kolok Unlimited - Durban

[email protected]

Kolok Unlimited Polokwane

[email protected]

Kolok Unlimited - Port Elizabeth

[email protected]

Kolok Unlimited - Namibia

[email protected]

Kolok Unlimited - Nelspruit

[email protected]

Kolok Unlimited - Bloemfontein

[email protected]

Kolok Unlimited - Botswana

[email protected]

[email protected]

KZN ENVELOPES

[email protected]

Ledger Systems

[email protected]

Max Frank

[email protected]

Maynards - Olympus Audio S.A / Olivetti [email protected]

www.maynards.co.za

Merpak [email protected]

www.merpak.co.za

Narayan [email protected]

Nikki - Cape [email protected]

www.nikki.co.za

Nikki - [email protected]

www.nikki.co.za


www.nikki.co.za


www.nikki.co.za

Nor Paper

[email protected]

Optiplan a division of WaltonsPencil Park, Croxley Close, Herriotdale

[email protected]

Palm [email protected]

www.palmstat.co.za

[email protected]

www.papergeni.co.za

Paper [email protected].

www.paperworldsa.com

Parrot [email protected]

www.parrotproducts.biz

Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd

www.pentel.co.za

Powerhouse [email protected]

www.speech.co.za

Power Stationery

[email protected]

Pyrotec

[email protected]

RBE Stationery Manufacturers (Pty) [email protected]

www.rbe.co.za

Reboni Furniture Groupwww.reboni.co.za

[email protected]

Redfern Print Services - Cape Town

[email protected]

Redfern Print Services - Durban

www.redfern.co.za

Redfern Print Services - Johannesburg

www.rexelsa.co.za

[email protected]

Rotunda

[email protected]

Royce Imaging Industrieswww.royceimaging.co.za

[email protected]

Box 931, Wendywood, 2144

[email protected]

Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Cape TownBox 931, Wendywood, 2144

[email protected]

Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - DurbanBox 931, Wendywood, 2144

[email protected]

South African Diaries

[email protected]

Staedtler SA (Pty) Ltdwww.staedtler.co.za

[email protected]

Specialised Filing Systems

Star Stationers and [email protected]

www.starstat.co.za

Technical Systems Engineering

[email protected]

Tidy Files

[email protected]

Tower (Division of Pyrotec) - Cape Town

Tower (Division of Pyrotec) - Johannesburg

[email protected]

Tower (Division of Pyrotec) Durban

[email protected]

Tribe

[email protected]

W. Vos & Companywww.wvos.co.za

[email protected]

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